The Voice of America

Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet

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The Voice of America Review

by Thom Jurek

These recordings feature the great Rosemary Clooney with Johnny Guarnieri's group on the Voice of America radio programs numbers two, six, 11, 19, and 22. Given the small size of the ensemble, Clooney’s vocals are way out front. The material is all stellar, but it’s important to note that this CD is comprised of radio recordings, and therefore the sound quality suffers a tiny bit. All the instruments can be heard and there are some wonderful musical interludes, but they are a bit muted. Clooney’s voice, however, is way up front and her performances on tunes like “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” "I Still Get a Thrill,” “Chicago,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man,” and “If I Were Your Girl” are simply stellar.

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:50 SpotifyAmazon
2 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:17 SpotifyAmazon
3 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:28 SpotifyAmazon
4 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:57 SpotifyAmazon
5 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:05 SpotifyAmazon
6 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:17 SpotifyAmazon
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Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:52 SpotifyAmazon
8 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:22 SpotifyAmazon
9 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:41 SpotifyAmazon
10 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 03:02 SpotifyAmazon
11 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:47 SpotifyAmazon
12 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:06 SpotifyAmazon
13 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:43 SpotifyAmazon
14 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:21 SpotifyAmazon
15 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:55 SpotifyAmazon
16 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:34 SpotifyAmazon
17 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:02 SpotifyAmazon
18 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 03:15 SpotifyAmazon
19 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 03:18 SpotifyAmazon
20 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:13 SpotifyAmazon
21 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:05 SpotifyAmazon
22 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:36 SpotifyAmazon
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Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:08 SpotifyAmazon
24 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:19 SpotifyAmazon
25 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:59 SpotifyAmazon
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Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 02:18 SpotifyAmazon
27 Rosemary Clooney / Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 01:48 SpotifyAmazon
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