Thank heaven for the invention of the microphone, which preserved the pitchperfect tiny voice for all time. Pianistvocalist blossom dearie s lone capitol session is probably her bestknown album. And the musicians accompanying her are absolutely as good as it gets. She had a voice so weak, it was said it would barely reach the second story of a dollhouse.
She also recorded four albums for fontana in england. Im in love again and the feelings not new yes, i know the signs and i know what to do its a highway that i have traveled through before so i know all the. Blossom recorded an album for capitol records entitled may i come in. She was a cult, a musicians musician, but her fame spread wider through television. Albums include blossom dearie, once upon a summertime, and give him the oohlala. Track listing something happens to me marvin fisher, jack segal 2. This album, cut in february, 1964, brings back more miss dearie. Fiddler on the roof yiddish cast david finckfuture day.
The blossoms of spring may have faded and dropped their petals but this, dear readers, is my blossom of summer. Blossom dearie thats her real name has been a fixture on the new york nightclub scene for decades. Blossom dearie passed away last weekthat sure brought back memories, from the ed sullivan show, and similar fare of the time. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Her family is working to preserve her life, career and recordings on her. Blossom dearie, the jazz pixie with a littlegirl voice and pageboy haircut who was a fixture in new york and london nightclubs for decades, died on saturday at her apartment in greenwich village. Speakin of the devil well, here i am may i come in.
Buy blossom dearie s album titled adorable blossom dearie to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. This cd is the perfect introduction for listeners to the unique sound of blossom dearie. Blossom dearie 19242009 was a wonderful jazz and pop pianist, singer and composer with a wry sense of humor who continued to perform into her 80s. Blossom dearie, the jazz pixie with a littlegirl voice and pageboy haircut. I admit to being a freak for blossom dearie, and almost ashamed to have become one at such a late date. In addition to the 14 original selections mostly swingera standards plus a couple of french songs, there are three previously unreleased numbers including blossom s blues, which dates from 1959. Buy blossom dearie by blossom dearie online at alibris. Verve records 1961 blossom dearie sings rootin songs. Her small and cutesy voice will not appeal to all listeners, but she has long had a cult following.
Gin blossom dearie or, what i learned from schoolhouse rock. Blossom dearie verve 1957, give him the oohlala verve 1957, once upon a summertime verve 1958, blossom dearie sings comden and green verve 1959, my gentleman friend verve 1959, broadway song hits verve 1960, may i come in. Although her voice has always been an acquired taste, its sincerity and sense of swing wins one over after a few songs. World class entertainment website handling ticket, cd, dvd, bluray bd, games and goods. A song for a root beer grew into the blossom dearie sings rootin songs 1963 album and in 1964 the notable capitol lp, may i come in. Blossom dearie was born on april 28, 1924 in east durham, new york, usa as blossom margrete dearie. The all music guide states, a distinctive, girlish voice, crisp, impeccable delivery, and an irrepressible sense of playful swing made blossom dearie one of the most enjoyable singers of the vocal era. Blossom dearie our day will come by vladimirsmartins. Blossom dearie was an ethereal musician and song stylist from the bebop era into the 2000s. Oct, 2018 the whole group was supposed to go to the states, but they didnt. Blossom dearie on allmusic 1964 pianistvocalist blossom dearies. Moving to new york in the late 1940s, she mixed with.
I was madly in love with blossom at the time, he remembered wistfully. Adorable blossom dearie by blossom dearie 50929334502. Blossom dearie the partys over by vladimirsmartins. Gin blossom dearie or, what i learned from schoolhouse. Despite being a wise, sophisticated woman from early in her career, she had a distinctive, littlegirl voice that got younger as she grew older. Blossom dearie is a jazz vocalist with a quality all her own. New release items and information of blossom dearie.
The blossom dearie songbook by blossom dearie softcover. Blossom dearie was an occasional singer on schoolhouse rock, and so was jack sheldon, who sang the gravellyvoiced conductor song conjunction junction. Margrethe blossom dearie was an american jazz singer and pianist. Blossom dearie im in love again lyrics genius lyrics.
Blossom dearie discography price guide recently listed email alerts refine search results. Blossom dearie was an american jazz singer and pianist born in east durham, new york. Feb 09, 2009 blossom dearie, the jazz pixie with a littlegirl voice and pageboy haircut who was a fixture in new york and london nightclubs for decades, died on saturday at her apartment in greenwich village. Work from home with blossom dearie, my new celebrity is you, blossom s planet planet one, blossom dearie sings 45th anniversary edition, diva, singles. When blossom came to hollywood for a big recording session at capitol records, sheldon was her trumpeter.
A wonderful day like today from the roar of the greasepaint 2. Blossom dearie by ravyn lenae free listening on soundcloud. She was physically petite, with a recognisably light and girlish voice. She died on february 7, 2009 in greenwich village, manhattan, new york city, new york. So im saying thanks again, blossom but, this time, im buying you a drink. Backed by an unidentified orchestra, dearie sings concise versions of a dozen songs, all of which clock in under three minutes. Music profile for blossom dearie, born 28 april 1924. Blossom dearie the oneoff american jazz singer and pianist known for her sublime, distinctive tones. Teamed up with bassist ray brown and drummer jo jones, dearie is heard in her early prime. Born on 28th april 1926 in east durham, new york, of mixed scottish and norwegian ancestry, dearie began her career in vocal groups in new york. Capitol 1966, blossom dearie sings daffodil 1974, my new celebrity is you daffodil 1975, winchester in. Other than a pair of sessions for the french barclay label during 19551956, this set which has been reissued on cd has pianistvocalist blossom dearie s first recordings as a leader.
Blossom dearie 1957 is available in hd audio, and the rest of blossom s verve recordings, produced by norman granz, are available on cd as well as itunes and spotify, and all digital services, worldwide. Blossom dearie vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Margrethe blossom dearie april 28, 1924 february 7, 2009 was an american jazz singer and pianist. Blossom dearie the best is yet to come by vladimirsmartins.
Dearie performed regular engagements in london and new york city over many years and collaborated with many musicians, including johnny mercer, miles davis, jack segal, johnny mandel, duncan lamont, bob dorough, dave frishberg and jay berliner. Blossom dearie 19262009 was an american jazz singer and pianist. Stream blossom dearie by ravyn lenae from desktop or your mobile device. All the albums featured contain a wide crosssection of classic american compositions showcasing blossom s breathy, wispy, soul stirring tones that only she was capable of. Since then ive been doing a solo on the night club circuit, television and albums. Capitol records 1964 blossom time at ronnie scotts. Youll also find blossom s finest tracks, lovingly added to many verve compiliations. Jazz singer and pianist blossom dearie official website. I fell in love with this album the moment i sampled the selections on it.
This album, cut in february, 1964, brings back more miss dearie yes, she used her real name had a really catchy, little girl voice. A christmas love song, spring in manhattan single, touch the hand of love, love is on the way, christmas, top tracks. Moving to new york in the late 1940s, she mixed with some of the rising jazz musicians of the day, including charlie parker, miles davis and gil evans. Blossom dearie, who has died aged 82, was one of the unique jazz voices of the second half of the 20th century. Im sitting across from you vibrations are streaming the emptiness in the room melting all your words in my hand tell me all the things that i am i wish that i. Blossom dearie by ravyn lenae published on 20150422t17. See more ideas about singer, jazz and great american songbook. This folio celebrates blossom s career with arrangements of 15 of her most enduring favorites, including.
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