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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful bit o' Boop, September 8, 2001
Although I imagine Ms. Kane turns in her grave everytime she's mentioned in the same breath as Betty Boop (She tried to sue the makers of Boop's cartoons - unsuccesfully - for stealing her persona and by default, her career), this collection of all her recordings shows once and for all that she was a unique talent in her own right.Her version of such songs as "Button Up Your Overcoat" have never been bettered, sung with a mix of Betty Boop and Eddie Cantor, with all the innocent innuendo you could get away with in the late 20s. Amoung the less well known gems on the disc are "That's My Weakness Now" (the song that rocketed her career) and "I've Got It and It don't Do Me No Good..." (what a title!). I'd love to see some of the films she made for Pararmount in the very early 30s, but I wouldn't trade this CD for anything. A grade "A" genuine classic!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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An essentail jazz age vocalist!!!, June 20, 2001
Most jazz collectors prefer the recordings of Ruth Etting and Annette Hanshaw in the 20's, because of their whistful swinging styles. Often overlooked are Lee Morse and Helen Kane. Kane did have a squeeky voice and an accent, however she had a wonderful sense of rhythm and her timing was impeccable. She could be just as wistful and swinging as Etting and Hanshaw, and she had charm and humor to add to that. She had what it took to be a jazz singer. This CD brings back all of her recordings from the 20's & 30's in digital srereo impressions, thanks to Robert Parker who has restored these timeless performances to sound as though they were recorded just yesterday. All the tunes are wonderful, including her hit "I Wanna Be Loved By You" as well as the classics "Button Up Your Overcoat" and "Get Out & Get Under The Moon." Most of these songs find Kane backed by top notch jazz oriented dance bands, and on "I Wanna Be Loved By You" there is a brief bass sax solo, that sounds very Adrian Rollini-ish. This is the 1st release ever on cd of Kane, and it is exellent, Louisiana Red Hot Records has released another gem. Recommended to anyone who likes good and fun music.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Boop Boop Before Betty Boop, January 29, 2001
My 78-collecting sister, father, and I were delighted to see this finally issued, as Helen Kane's 78's are quite hard to find and never cheap. This cd is (the only existing) collection of Babs Kane's entire catalog for RCA Victor from 1928-1930. This is my favorite (pre-rock) era of American Music - just before the Swing era took the country by storm, and just after the roaring 20's flapper craze, in a delightfully innocent time that wasn't without its share of thinly-veiled sexual innuendo and giddy gaities. Helen doesn't sing as much as talk (or squeak) through many of these tunes, all of which are above average for even this golden era. Her band is innovative and amusing, walking the line between the 'sweet' sound that was coming into vogue in this period, and the novelty bands of the earlier 1920's. If you're a Betty Boop fan, a novelty music fan, or just want to take a trip to a bygone innocent age, this is for you. All classics, all remastered in brilliant sound.
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