Annie Ross - Annie Ross Sings A Handful Of Songs (2016)

By 1963, Annie Ross had permanently moved back to England and had started working more as an actress than as a singer. This interesting set (reissued by DCC as an audiophile CD) features Ross backed by an orchestra arranged and conducted by Johnnie Spence. The obvious high point is one of the darkest and scariest versions of "Love For Sale" ever recorded; Ross' desperate-sounding rendition is haunting. Otherwise, she performs a variety of standards in lightly swinging fashion, not scatting or using vocalese but instead working on interpreting the lyrics. Other highlights include "All of You," "Nature Boy," "Like Someone in Love" and "Limehouse Blues." This worthy set was also put out on CD by the Fresh Sound label.

TRACKLIST

01. A Handful Of Songs
02. All Of You
03. Fly Me To The Moon
04. Nature Boy
05. Love For Sale
06. A Lot Of Livin' To Do
07. Let Me Love You
08. All Things You Are
09. Like Someone In Love
10. Everything I've Got Belongs To You
11. Invitation To The Blues
12. I Didn't Know About You
13. I Don't Want To Cry Anymore
14. Lucky Day
15. I Was Doin' Allright
16. You Took Advantage Of Me
17. You're Nearer
18. I'm Just A Lucky So And So
19. I'm Nobody's Baby