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Ultra Lounge: Vegas Baby!

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Although the Lounge revival has (sadly), faded from its heights of the late 90's, Capitol thankfully hasn't jumped ship on us martini swillers. "Vegas Baby" is a brand new offering in their Ultra-Lounge series (File under: LOUNGE).

The Special Edition disc has a green felt cover, with a roulette wheel toy in the center that has the Ultra-Lounge logo on it (it doesn't spin; it's more like one of those Cracker Jack toys where you tip the game to move a silver ball around). The toy is fun, but makes you wonder how you'll stack it on the shelf with your other CDs.

Look at this Loungey line-up: Mel Torme, Bobby Darin, Vic Damone, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Wayne Newton, Count Basie, and even Tom Jones! Loius Prima and Keely Smith sing one of their classic standards, and Dino and Sammy are right on the money. You'll be pulling right into Swanksville, baby!

The only thing missing here (and this is a big-time mystery!), is why there's no Frank on this disc. Sinatra's "Luck, Be a Lady" would have been perfect, and even if there's no Frank, the song itself belongs on this album. This oversight is pretty major, and takes the fizz right out of your club soda. For shame, Capitol!

Even so, this ain't no sucker bet, pally. Roll them dice, order this CD, and Lady Luck will be at your side all night!

With relentless upbeat energy, this album will brighten your mood no matter how much you've just lost at the tables.

Although there's some overlap with other UltraLounge collections, and there's one jarring misfit (Torme's Games People Play -- a great track, but not for this album), I highly recommend this collection.

I find the Ultralounge series in general to be hit or miss -- some I couldn't live without, some I got rid of within a few months. But this might be the best one yet.

This CD was a great complement to our Vegas themed New Year's Party. All the oldies (except Frank) are on it and it gives a great atmosphere to an old style Vegas theme. Definately a recommended collection for this style party.

Listening to this is a hoot. I especially like the Louis Prima tunes. I have also gained a greater appreciation for Keely Smith through this recording. Jazz snobs might not like it because there is no self indulgent jazz here (actually, some of it is not jazz). It is for the listeners.