They’d performed together several times onstage, but not until Quincy Jones came up with these brilliant arrangements in 1974 did Sammy Davis and Count Basie finally work together in the studio. Better than with either Tony Bennett or Frank Sinatra, the relaxed swing of Sammy Davis harmonized perfectly with the light swing of Count Basie and his crew. A few assertive notes on the keyboard and the band begins to swing; a snap of the fingers and Sammy Davis’ whole body begins to swing. Just listen to the “New York City Blues” for a wonderful example. In “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You” listen to the voice melting with the band as though it were a musical instrument. “She’s A Woman” is first-class entertainment and the tap dancing in “Bill Basie, Won’t You Please Come Home” is quite unsurpassed.
Songs:
1. My Shining Star 2. Teach Me Tonight 3. Work Song 4. Why Try to Change Me Now 5. Blues For Mr. Charlie 6. April in Paris 7. New York City Blues 8. You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You 9. She's a Woman 10. Girl From Ipanema, The 11. Keepin' Out of Mischief Now 12. Bill Basie, Won't You Please Come Home ORIGINAL PICTURES OF ALBUM LP: SAMMY DAVIS COUNT BASIE Title: Our Shining Hour Label: Verve 8605(Mono) Record: VG++ Front Cover: VG Back Cover: Slight Discoloration - G *Inner Sleeve Not Original* (MGM pressing with deep groove.) *3 Day Return Policy* *Purchase By 3P.M For Same Day Shipping*