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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I'll Walk Alone

2. I Left My Heart At The Stage Door Canteen

3. No Love, No Nothin'

4. We Mustn't Say Goodbye

5. You'll Never Know

6. I'll Remember April

7. It Could Happen To You

8. I Don't Want To Walk Without You

9. I Fall In Love Too Easily

10. I'll Be Seeing You

Product Details

Audio CD (September 11, 1993)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: CORINTHIAN
ASIN: B0000010KE
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,302 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #197 in Music > Jazz > Traditional Jazz & Ragtime
- #280 in Music > Pop > Oldies > Traditional Pop
- #350 in Music > Jazz > Vocal Jazz

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Class Act

By Michael J. McVay on May 29, 2000

Format: Audio CD

Jo Stafford's collection of songs from the World War II era -- songs of longing and nostalgia --is probably her most moving. Recorded in 1958, this concept album (originally titled "I'll Be Seeing You") boasts lean Paul Weston arrangements, never veering towards the maudlin, of course, and typically seamless phrasings from Stafford. She was born to sing these songs, and her voice and interpretations here are unforgettable. "I'll Be Seeing You" is given the definitive treatment -- Jo's descant above the orchestra's melody on the repeat is indescribably beautiful. The breezy "No Love, No Nothin'" tries hard not to be humorous, and offers a tasteful contrast.
Two tracks from the original LP are missing (Yesterdays and I Should Care), and the remaining tracks are not in the same order as they originally were. As in my review of June Christy's Something Cool, I have to disagree with recording labels that tinker with albums (for whatever reason? ), particularly the very special "concept albums" from the '50s, like this one, which were not intended to be a collection of potential "hits" with arbitrary ordering. On the original LP, the first track, "I Don't Want to Walk Without You," led effortlessly into the second track, "It Could Happen to You," by a common tone -- the last orchestral pitch of the first song turns into the new key of the second song, a characteristic Weston technique.
Regardless of packaging annoyances, this is a loving Memorial Day tribute for our war veterans.

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Jo Stafford's heartfelt , moving tribute to the war years

By Lorenz Maycher on January 26, 2000

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During the years of World War II Jo Stafford was a favorite singer among those men and women at home and abroad in the armed forces, and she was frequently given the nickname "G.I. Jo" because of her popularity. In this album, originally released as Columbia's "I'll Be Seeing You", Jo recreates some of the best known and memorable songs she sang both on live radio broadcasts and recordings during the war years. Her voice is at its richest on this disk, and her heartfelt interpretations are enhanced by her trademark impeccable phrasing and tuning. Here is a great artist at her vocal peak, singing the songs she loves, accompanied with the lush arrangements of Paul Weston and his orchestra. Highlights include "I'll Walk Alone", "I'll Be Seeing You", "I Don't Want to Walk Without You", "I'll Remember April", and this listener's favorite, "We Mustn't Say Goodbye", which melts me every time I hear it. A must for anyone with a heart.

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Surprisingly Good

By Dwight R. Rhoads on February 27, 2000

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Jo Stafford's singing career was a little before my time, so it wasn't nostalgia that drew me to this recording; it is just that Jo Stafford is one of the best singers I've ever heard. I'm guessing this recording was made in the late 1950's, as the sound quality is really good, catching all her beautifully subtle throaty nuances, but the recording was probably made two days before stereo. The artistry, both singing and instrumental is first class; every note was crafted with heart. Jo may have been at her singing peak about the time of this recording. It is unfortunate that technology denied recording artists their best chance for posterity until about the mid 1950's, but luckily the confluence of a voice at its peak, along with good sound makes this an excellent recording.

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One of the Best

By Thomas B. Lankford on November 10, 2010

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I bought this CD because it had one of my favorites: "I'll Be Seeing You". I was so pleased to find that the other selections were equally enjoyable. Typically, a CD or LP has several songs I can do without, but not this one. It's a winner in every sense. Jo's voice rates a place in the all-time greats. I couldn't have been more pleased with the CD.

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Only if you want your heart broken....

By Rick on October 30, 2011

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Dammit Jo...how could you leave us behind? You break my heart every time I play this CD. You told us "We Musn't Say Goodbye" and yet we do every time this song ends. You told us "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" and yet, those of us who are still around do have to walk without you, your artisty, your phrasing, and your perfect pitch. The saving grace? I hold onto "I'll Be Seeing You" knowing that I will be seeing you again the next time I press Play.

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A Special Voice

By M. Clifton on February 16, 2007

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I first heard Jo Stafford's voice in the early 90s. And going back in time a bit, during the 80's, I have to consider to be one of the dryest period musically I've experienced since I wasn't able to find artists I wanted to hear. The introspective singer/songwriter period during the late 60s and the early 70's had all been phased out only to be replaced by disco dance music and punk rock. I felt abandoned and basically went back to listening to music from artists I've already come to know.

I first heard Jo Stafford on a Pasadena radio show featuring recordings from the Big Band Era and the music of the 50s in 1990. I was immediately taken aback; and her voice hit home with me. Her unique extended phrasing and the lovely lilt in her voice was perfectly expressed with backing arrangements that accompanied her voice beautifully, and which was basically the standard, on this, the G. I. Jo CD.

Before her singing career was launched, she received training to become an opera singer, but apparently it didn't work out quite the way she might have planned. But it is fortunate for us as listeners to hear that vocal training come to fruition on these popular songs of that era. These tracks are quality gems because the sound can never be repeated.

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It is wonderful. I owned it and lost it and now ...

It is wonderful. I owned it and lost it and now have it back.

Published 6 months ago by Daphne

Five Stars

This is a great album of favorite World War II songs sung by a great lady!

Published 7 months ago by Roberta1986

Five Stars

Yes i love the cd of Jo Stafford..World war 11 songs...

Published 14 months ago by Rôbert

Five Stars

I bought this basically for the songs and oh how she can interpret them!

Published 14 months ago by Wayne Logsdon

Dissappointing

Most of the songs were very slow tempo. There was only a couple songs I really liked. I am going to look for a different Jo Stafford CD. Read more

Published on August 30, 2013 by Pam AZ

G.I. Jo - Songs of World War II by Jo Stafford

My wife and I got this, as it has songs both of us love, that we remember from our childhood. We plan to play some of them at her mothers funeral, which we are sad to say is coming... Read more

Published on March 24, 2013 by Nanakulikane

Hauntingly Hopeful

What a fantastic treat this collection is. I can only imagine the number of ladies who cried over this music as they waited for their men to come home from the war. Read more

Published on March 2, 2013 by Patricia Kinner

Not original recordings

The CD is fine, just not exactly what I was looking for. Although Jo Stafford sings all of the songs, they are not the original recordings which is what I wanted. Read more

Published on August 16, 2011 by LJ

Perfection in song selection, arrangements, accompaniment and...

The only thing wrong with this CD is that I probably just received the last one Amazon will ever have in stock. Read more

Published on July 24, 2010 by William E. Adams

Jo Stafford: A American Voice

Jo Stafford's album, "GI Joe" brings you back to an American past filled with all the dreams and ideals that created and sustained the "geatest generation". Read more

Published on August 18, 2008 by Patricia O'hagen

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