four years ago, Count Basie briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Pennies From Heaven”. Count Basie was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Count Basie and Complete Decca Recordings - 1937 (CD 1) together. This -song debut EP shows the promise that Count Basie has. Overall, I would highly recommend Complete Decca Recordings - 1937 (CD 1) CD.
Pennies From Heaven is one of the best records ever. Swing At The Daisy Chain is a good listen every once in a while. Roseland Shuffle is a nice, innocuous song, and much better than anything Count Basie released so far. Exactly Like You is Count Basie’s best work in years. Overall a nice softer song. The Glory Of Love is just a great song and one well worth taking the time to give it a good listen. Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong) still maintains something of a specific flourish. I have all of Count Basie’s tracks and Smarty (You Know It All) is probably the most his introspective effort. Count Basie emotions are reflected through One O Clock Jump. Voice and instruments in Listen My Children and You Shall Hear complement each other. John S Idea is the most memorable and cool. Good Morning Blues-1st Take - is a breath or fresh air compared to many previous songs of Count Basie. I was truly moved when I heard Good Morning Blues-2nd Take. Our Love Was Meant To Be is a bit of a show-tune. Time Out - A classic Count Basie track. Topsy is new, fresh, and hypnotizing. This track is full of harmonies and gets Complete Decca Recordings - 1937 (CD 1) off to a relaxing start. Out The Window is simple, dignified and effective, Count Basie refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. Best song on the album, love it.
Complete Decca Recordings - 1937 (CD 1) CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Honeysuckle Rose.mp3 | 3:00 |  |
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| Pennies From Heaven.mp3 | 3:02 | |
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| Swing At The Daisy Chain.mp3 | 2:51 | |
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| Roseland Shuffle.mp3 | 2:34 | |
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| Exactly Like You.mp3 | 2:43 | |
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| Boo Hoo.mp3 | 2:28 | |
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| The Glory Of Love.mp3 | 2:31 | |
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| Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong).mp3 | 2:51 | |
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| Smarty (You Know It All).mp3 | 2:43 | |
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| One O Clock Jump.mp3 | 3:03 | |
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| Listen My Children and You Shall Hear.mp3 | 3:08 | |
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| John S Idea.mp3 | 2:56 | |
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| Good Morning Blues-1st Take.mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| Good Morning Blues-2nd Take.mp3 | 3:06 | |
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| Our Love Was Meant To Be.mp3 | 2:47 | |
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| Time Out.mp3 | 3:04 | |
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| Topsy.mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| I Keep Remembering.mp3 | 2:48 | |
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| Out The Window.mp3 | 2:49 | |
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| Don T You Miss Your Baby.mp3 | 3:11 | |
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| Let Me Dream.mp3 | 3:09 | |
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