Singer Dakota Staton's first full-length album was one of her best. She had a hit with "The Late, Late Show" and performed memorable versions of "Broadway," "A Foggy Day," "What Do You See in Her," "My Funny Valentine" and "Mooney." Backed by a largely unidentified orchestra arranged by Van Alexander (with Hank Jones on piano), Staton sounds both youthful and mature, displaying a highly appealing voice on a near-classic set.
“My Funny Valentine” was written in 1937 by lyricist Lorenz Hart and composer Richard Rodgers for their stage musical “Babes in Arms.” It’s given a brooding rendition by Dakota Staton accompanied throughout by a very morose sounding flute solo. This is another of her signature songs.
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Lyricist Harry Ruby and composer Rube Bloom wrote “Give Me The Simple Life” for the 1945 film musical “Give Me The Simple Life” starring June Haver and John Payne. Dakota Staton comes off brilliantly with her wonderful group that includes a great guitar solo.
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This is just in case the whole song didn't make it the last time! I have nothing but trouble trying to get in here, so this may be a minor miracle!
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Dakota Staton burst into the jazz vocalist world in 1957 with her Capitol album “The Late, Late Show.” She quickly became a great favorite among musicians and singers alike for her clear-trumpet influenced voice. George Shearing said, “Dakota is dynamic! To hear her sing for the first time is to joyously discover one of the finest jazz singers of our day.” Here is what Shearing was talking
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| 1 Broadway |
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| 2 Trust in Me |
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| 3 Summertime |
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| 4 Misty |
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| 5 A Foggy Day |
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| 6 What Do You See in Her? |
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| 7 The Late, Late Show |
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| 8 My Funny Valentine |
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| 9 Give Me the Simple Life |
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| 10 You Showed Me the Way |
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| 11 Moonray |
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| 12 Ain't No Use |
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