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Mrs. Swing

by: Mildred Bailey

Release Date May 05, 2003
Mildred Bailey sang beautifully--and when they say her voice was as clear as a bell, they mean it! This terrific four CD set gives us many tracks from the years when Mildred was truly a star.

The first of the four CDs is entitled Squeeze Me. "Heat Wave" features Mildred's vocals squarely in the spotlight; there's some surface noise but she sings this so well you can forgive it. After a musical intro Mildred comes in--and man, how this number takes flight! I love the jazzy arrangement, too. Mildred's excellent diction bolsters her performance even further. In addition, "I'd Love To Take Orders From You" is a peppy little jazzy tune that features Mildred singing about the type of romance she wants with her man. Mildred sings this ... Read More: