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Tribute to Doris Day: Heart's Desire

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What a shame Sue Raney sang when she did! Born too late for one generation and too soon for another, were she singing TODAY at the height of her talent, she would easily be a superstar among female vocalists. Her uncanny ability to interpret a standard, her phrasing and magnificent voice control easily put her on a par with Frank Sinatra and that is no exaggeration. If you are fortunate to pick up a copy of her out of print CD "Quietly There" with the Bob Florence Group, listen especially to "Unless It's You" to hear a perfect rendition of that Johnny Mandel song.

So now we have the long-awaited tribute to Doris Day. This album is nothing short of a masterpiece and a loving tribute to Doris Day it truly is. You would never know Sue is now singing in her sixties. I have always disliked Que Sera, Sera but Sue makes this song so compelling that I have listened to it over and over again. Every cut on this album is a showpiece to this wonderful singer's magnificent ability. Perhaps with this album, Sue Raney will finally receive the recognition she so richly deserves.

This is such a wonderful CD. Sue has a smooth,Rich voice.I just love her CD's. Linda B.

A superb offering from a superb artist. She records far too infrequently, so I hope this CD signals an increase in output!

Sue Raney is my favorite singer. I have every CD shown on Amazon, some 16. That's not enough. Call me a glutton.

I absolutely fell in love with this album! Sue Raney makes love with her voice. Passion and warmth flow from her in rich seductive earthy tones. Run, don't walk to buy this fabulous tribute to Doris Day! As a friend of mine said, "Put this on in your car and you will experience the most beautiful drive you have ever taken!" I agree!

Doris Day has never ranked anywhere near the top of the list of favorite female vocalists... most of her popularly accepted efforts were little more than cotton candy for the ear.

Sue Raney has taken this most unlikely of all content and created a jewel of an album. For those not familiar with Raney, she is a master interpreter... her phrasing, her "reading," her rich voice separate her from so many others.

I first "discovered" her years ago and have bought every album since ... among my favorite Sue Raney recordings: "These Foolish Things" and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" on her "In Good Company" album on Discovery. Jazz fans will recognize Conte Candoli and Bob Cooper in the combo backing her - who were also, in a very real sense, "in good company."

Bud Carter,
Atlanta