VA - Heart & Soul: Celebrating The Unforgettable Songs Of Frank Loesser (2010)

In that miraculous catalogue of songs written by Frank Loesser, “Heart and Soul” (1938) might not be counted among the masterpieces. Loesser wrote only its lyrics, to an endearingly, maddeningly mesmerizing tune by Hoagy Carmichael. The lyrics a surprise to almost anyone who has pounded out the melody on a piano tell you a lot, though. They seem artless, at first, direct, inevitable, a clever laundry list of deep romantic sighs that synchs perfectly with the gentle swagger of the melody. It’s the “perfectly” part that grabs you. Once you hear the lyrics, it is impossible to hear the song the same way again. Loesser’s words aren’t artless. They just seem that way, because they land as deftly, as accurately, as Cupid’s arrows. And with a cheeky grin that adds to the glow of the song’s title.

Tracklist:

01. Helen Forrest - I Don't Want To Walk Without You
02. Larry Clinton & His Orchestra - Heart And Soul
03. Della Reese - Two Sleepy People
04. Kay Kyser - Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition!
05. Sarah Vaughan - Can't Get Out Of This Mood
06. Vaughn Monroe - Let's Get Lost
07. Johnny Mathis - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
08. Sarah Vaughan - Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year
09. Dinah Shore - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
10. Hot Lips Page - Baby, It's Cold Outside
11. The Four Lads - Where's Charley Medley
12. Doris Day - I've Never Been In Love Before
13. Barry Manilow - Luck Be A Lady
14. The Four Lads - Standing On The Corner
15. Doris Day - Somebody Somewhere
16. Johnny Mathis - Joey, Joey, Joey
17. Vic Damone - Never Will I Marry
18. Michele Lee - I Believe In You
19. Boston Pops Orchestra - Medley