Fifties heartthrob Johnnie Ray really had a knack for dramatic interpretations of romantic songs. With that in mind, his delivery takes on a totally different standard of excellence considering Ray was practically deaf. This Collectables CD makes available two long-out-of-print LPs originally made for Columbia in the '50s: Big Beat and I Cry for You. Highlights include passionate versions of "Pretty-Eyed Baby," "How Long, How Long Blues," "Lotus Blossom," "Everyday (I Have the Blues)," and "Trouble in Mind."
Johnnie Ray
The Big Beat/I Cry for You
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AllMusic Review by Al Campbell
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | |||
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| 1 | 2:20 | |||||
| 2 | 2:27 | |||||
| 3 | 2:26 | |||||
| 4 | 3:08 | |||||
| 5 | 2:46 | |||||
| 6 | 2:45 | |||||
| 7 | 3:48 | |||||
| 8 |
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2:56 | ||||
| 9 | 2:27 | |||||
| 10 | 2:59 | |||||
| 11 | 4:48 | |||||
| 12 | 2:47 | |||||
| 13 |
feat: The Four Lads
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3:00 | ||||
| 14 | 2:42 | |||||
| 15 |
feat: Buddy & His Quartet Cole
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2:23 | ||||
| 16 |
feat: Buddy & His Quartet Cole
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2:15 | ||||
| 17 |
feat: The Four Lads
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2:51 | ||||
| 18 |
feat: Buddy & His Quartet Cole
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2:07 |
