This Is Art Deco

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio Cassette

Product Details

• Audio Cassette (August 3, 1993)
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000EIUH
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,675,192 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Nobody

2. Swanee

3. Fascinating Rhythm

4. Poor Little Rich Girl

5. Some of These Days

6. If I Had a Talking Picture of You

7. Look What You've Done

8. I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan

9. Minnie the Moocher's Wedding Day

10. I Can't Give You Anything But Love

11. A Guy What Takes His Time

12. I Get a Kick Out of You

13. They Can't Take That Away from Me

14. Lili Marlene

15. All Through the Night

16. The Man That Got Away

17. What'll I Do?

18. Let's Fall in Love

19. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)

20. You Can't Tell the Difference After Dark

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun variety show of performers from yesteryear, August 25, 2011

By 

Gary Coffrin (San Jose, California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Is Art Deco (Audio CD)

This is a fun conglomeration of recordings spanning a 69 year period. What theme holds these disparate elements together? Well, nothing much ... other than the nifty art deco layout of the CD cover.

The anthology starts with Bert Williams, a popular black songwriter and entertainer, singing his 1913 version of 'Nobody.' Don't expect much for sonics here. Then, you get Al Jolson singing 'Swanee.'

Other acts include the under-appreciated Cliff 'Ukelele Ike' Edwards, Gertrude Lawrence, Sophie Tucker with Ted Lewis Orchestra, Bing Crosby singing with Paul Whiteman, comedian Eddie Cantor, Guy Lombardo, Boswell Sisters (arguably the best family group to ever sing jazz), Mills Brothers (the other side of the argument), actress Mae West, Ethel Merman, Fred Astaire, actress Marlene Dietrich, Mary Martin, Judy Garland, actress Judy Holiday, actor Jack Lemmon, and Helen Humes. The set, which is presented in chronological order, ends with the rediscovered Alberta Hunter singing 'You Can't Tell the Difference After Dark' in 1982.

Bottom line: This whimsical collection features many historically important performers. This is a variety show united by no single theme or musical genre. That said, the CD can be an enjoyable romp ... and you can always use the Skip button when needed. Recommended, especially if the price is right.