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Helen Forrest: The Voice of the Big Bands Import

Helen Forrest Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars 27 customer reviews
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

  1. Deep In A Dream (w. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra)
  2. Deep Purple (w. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra)
  3. Comes Love (w. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra)
  4. Day In, Day Out (w. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra)
  5. All The Things You Are (w. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra)
  6. Moonray (w. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra)
  7. How High The Moon (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
  8. Shake Down The Stars (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  9. It Never Entered My Mind (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  10. I'm Nobody's Baby (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  11. Taking A Chance On Love (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  12. Yes, My Darling Daughter (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  13. Bewitched (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  14. I Found A Million Dollar Baby (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  15. When The Sun Comes Out (w. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
  16. The Devil Sat Down And Cried (w. Harry James & His Orchestra & Dick Haymes)
  17. I Don't Want To Walk Without You (w. Harry James & His Orchestra)
  18. Skylark (w. Harry James & His Orchestra)
  19. He's My Guy (w. Harry James & His Orchestra)
  20. I Had The Craziest Dream (w. Harry James & His Orchestra)
  21. I've Heard That Song Before (w. Harry James & His Orchestra)
  22. Close To You (w. Harry James & His Orchestra)
  23. Long Ago And Far Away (w. Dick Haymes)
  24. It Had To Be You (w. Dick Haymes)

Product Details

  • Audio CD (July 8, 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Jasmine Music
  • ASIN: B0000017ED
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,960 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 starsEnchanted Forrest
By anne on November 1, 2002
Format: Audio CD
Arguably the most underrated singer of the 20th Century -- she was also a dear friend and one of the sweetest people you could ever hope to meet. Her impeccable phrasing and unparrelled range and breath control made it sound so easy to be heard over a 17 piece brash band - but her contemporaries knew better. Miss "99 lbs. of dynamite" (according to Downbeat Magazine) was held in the highest regard as the finest big band singer ever by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, etc.... If you think I'm boasting a bit much, remember that as a band singer she never had the luxuary of either choosing her own material, or even the ability to select the tempo of the songs she was obliged to sing by her bosses (Artie Shaw - Benny Goodman - Harry James). Yet "there is not a single song she failed to elevate" by giving them all her special glory. Check out Helen's recording of "When The Sun Comes Out" with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and see if you agree with this fanatic. Albeit one of her lesser known works, it may very well be the greatest interplay you'll ever hear between band and vocalist! I'd love to get your feedback.
-----P.S.---In reply to the person who asked if Helen ever recorded any Christmas music -- the answer is unfortunately NO.
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5.0 out of 5 starsYou Don't Want to Walk Without This...
By tpm1800 on December 27, 2001
Format: Audio CD
I first discovered Helen Forrest through an old 78 record I discovered of her hit "I Don't Want to Walk Without You." Although I am not of the WW II generation, I have always loved the sound of the big bands and immediately fell in love with this woman's voice. I discovered this CD and purchased it (mainly to hear a crisper, clearer version of "I Don't Want to Walk Without You") to my amazement I found this collection to be a treasure trove of great big band sounds. It is an awesome sampler of Helen's early musical days featuring a variety of tracks from her years with Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James and two duets with Dick Haymes. If you are new to the music of this great lady than I would suggest purchasing this CD to get you started. My favorite tracks are her versions of "Taking a Chance on Love," "Bewitched," "I've Heard That Song Before" and a live recording of a song called "Moonray." If you love the big band music of the 30's and 40's and have never heard Helen Forrest than you are missing a lot. Note: Does anyone know if Helen ever recorded any Christmas music?
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5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful, Profound, and Swinging!
By A Customer on December 22, 1999
Format: Audio CD
This is an excellent Cd! Deep in a Dream, Deep Purple, Comes Love, All the Things You Are (my favorite version of this amazing song), Moon Ray, How High the Moon, Shake Down the Stars, Taking a Chance on Love, and many more are beautifully arranged, orchestrated, and impeccably sung by the incomparable Helen Forrest. Very high quality recording. You won't be disappointed!
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5.0 out of 5 starsVoice of the Big Bands/Helen Forrest
By Stuart Barenbaum on March 15, 2006
Format: Audio CD
In the Voice of The Big Bands CD, Helen Forrest demonstrates clearly that she is the most underrated singer of the Twentieth Century. Perhaps, because of the Billie Holliday fervor and the tendency to seek missing links that trace the evolution of Rock and Roll, she has not been considered "cool" enough for today's critics. Her understated vocal style runs the gamut of passions and is quite sensual, but always feminine, controlled, and simple. I personally like her material with Artie Shaw the best, particularly Deep Purple with its poetic images and brokenhearted reverie. I would recommend this CD to anyone who wants to hear what the feminine soul sounded like before it was uncool to be a classicly vulnerable, ardent, but modest woman.
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5.0 out of 5 starsthe beautiful artistry of Helen Forrest with that classic big band sound
By Matthew G. Sherwin HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on March 13, 2010
Format: Audio CD
Helen Forrest is one of the finest songbirds of the twentieth century; but sadly she has been largely forgotten along with the big band era that was once so wildly popular. This album clearly proves that Helen could perform faultlessly with more than just one big band leaders and their musicians; indeed, everything she sings on this album is exquisite. The quality of the sound is pretty good especially considering the age of these recordings; and the artwork is very nicely done.

The first six numbers showcase Helen singing with Artie Shaw & His Orchestra. "Deep in a Dream" is one of my favorite songs on this album; Helen sings this without ever letting go of a single superfluous note and that's grand. "Deep Purple" has Helen squarely in the spotlight--which is right where she belongs! "Day In - Day Out" is easy on the ear despite a bit of surface noise; and I really like "All the Things You Are." Helen makes this heavenly with her fine interpretation of the lyrics.

Then there are the songs we get when Helen worked with Benny Goodman & His Orchestra. "How High the Moon" is absolute bliss to hear; and "I'm Nobody's Baby" is very well done--Judy Garland would have loved this! "Taking a Chance on Love" lets Helen deliver yet another tune with panache; and I'm very impressed. Listen also for Helen to do a splendid job as she sings "Yes, My Darling Daughter;" "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and "I Found a Million Dollar Baby (In a Five and Ten Cent Store)." "When the Sun Comes Out" also has that big band sound that I love and Helen does this justice with a flawless performance!

We then get Helen Forrest singing with Harry James & His Orchestra; and Dick Haymes joins Helen for some duets I won't forget anytime soon.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsOlder oldies

I enjoy listening to the music from my mom's youth. It is from a little before my time but I like this artist.

Published 6 months ago by Fred
5.0 out of 5 starsThe voice of the big bands!

Nice choice of Helen F. numbers, representing her tenure with three of the biggest big bands; Shaw, Goodman and James. I enjoy listening to it as I'm driving around town.

Published 10 months ago by F. Maddux
5.0 out of 5 starsIf you only own one big band chanteuse, maybe it should be this album?

I may be old, but I'm not so old that I like this by reflex or by nostalgia. There were many years during which my go-to music was jazz, but that jazz was John Coltrane, Charles... Read more

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As a musician, I'd be happy to be dead today if I could have played behind her then.

Published 19 months ago by john romanowich
5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the best!

I was not old enough to appreciate her when she was in her prime, but listening to this amazing voice is a real joy. Read more

Published on April 5, 2014 by Randall G. Shelden
5.0 out of 5 starsWhat a great voice!

This particular collection represents a sampler of Helen Forrest vocals with some of the best of the Big Bands. Read more

Published on March 12, 2014 by lanczos
2.0 out of 5 starsA new CD arrives in a case with broken hinges

I certainly enjoy the selections but was very disappointed that a "brand new product" is received with a broken plastic case. Read more

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