Smooth Operator

Dorothy Dandridge | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 20, 1999)
• Original Release Date: July 20, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000JMJV
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,532 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If only this was released back in the day..., February 23, 2001

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The Fancy One "blackprincess" (Westchester County, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Smooth Operator (Audio CD)

it may have turned things around in Dorothy Dandridge's tragic life and career. Even though Ms. Dandridge was known mostly for her acting, she made her living as a lounge singer for years, and continued to sing throughout her acting career. She thought of herself as more of an actress than a singer, which is probably why this collection of songs was never released until now.

This is an excellent CD that features her jazzy, sensual vocals against the intimate background of the Oscar Peterson Trio on most of the selections, then backed by an unknown swinging orchestra by the last few songs on SMOOTH OPERATOR. Dorothy sounds great singing these standards. Although they were made famous by other people, Dorothy sings them as if they were written especially for her. The arrangements bring out the best in her voice. I can't find a single thing wrong with this CD. It's an absolute work of art, from beginning to end. Do yourself a favor and get this! REDISCOVER DOROTHY DANDRIDGE!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy, indulging and terrific!!!!, September 29, 1999

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Dorothy Dandridge was as great a singer as she was an actress. Her voice has a soft and sexy quality and is like no other. I think this cd is by far one of the best ever recorded by a popular artists. I would suggest any Dorothy Dandridge fan to purchase it because beleive me, it is one heck of a treat!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but could have included more, January 3, 2003

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Beth "bethiejw2" (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

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The two songs that show Dandridge's potential on this cd are "Smooth Operator" and "Stay with It." The songs are catchy and she showed that she had a voice, shouldn't have been dubbed in Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess, that Otto Preminger! Up tempo numbers were what she was most memorable with. Perhaps her producers didn't realize this. I think a few of the slow numbers should be included but my main criticism is that there is nothing of her early non solo career.
I'm interested to hear the Dandridge Sisters. It included not only Dorothy and her sister Vivian but also a young Etta Jones. I know there are singles out there of them. Someone should release them.