Esther Phillips Sings
Download links and information about Esther Phillips Sings by Esther Phillips. This album was released in 1966 and it belongs to Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Pop genres. It contains 12 tracks with total duration of 31:10 minutes.
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| Artist: | Esther Phillips |
| Release date: | 1966 |
| Genre: | Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Pop |
| Tracks: | 12 |
| Duration: | 31:10 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | It's All Right With Me (LP Version) | 3:03 |
| 2. | The Shadow of Your Smile (LP Version) | 2:06 |
| 3. | Crazy He Calls Me (LP Version) | 3:36 |
| 4. | He Touched Me (LP Version) | 2:43 |
| 5. | A Taste of Honey (LP Version) | 2:09 |
| 6. | Let There Be Love (LP Version) | 2:04 |
| 7. | You Can't Go Home Again (LP Version) | 2:36 |
| 8. | Just Say Goodbye (LP Version) | 2:17 |
| 9. | I Could Have Told You So (LP Version) | 2:43 |
| 10. | Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (LP Version) | 3:06 |
| 11. | As Tears Go By (LP Version) | 2:43 |
| 12. | The Party's Over (LP Version) | 2:04 |
Details
[Edit]Though it lacked a big hit (like 1965's And I Love Him!), Esther Phillips Sings featured a better set of songs and better charts for her to sing in front of. With the opener "It's All Right With Me" leading the way, Oliver Nelson's seven arrangements bring out the best in Phillips, giving her plenty of space with light instrumentation but filling any available gaps with his strong, brassy orchestra. "A Taste of Honey" and "Just Say Goodbye" are also very successful, leaving the big-band era for a groovier period of swinging traditional pop. There are a few clunkers, mostly the fault of Ray Ellis' overly commercial arrangements on "The Shadow of Your Smile" and "You Can't Go Home Again," but everywhere else Esther Phillips bridges the world of R&B and jazzy pop with finesse and an easy charm.