One of the more popular big-band-era singers, a performer that some might not consider a jazz vocalist, but one with exceptional ability to project lyrics and also an excellent interpreter. Forrest used several names early in her career, among them the Blue Lady and Bonnie Blue.
She began singing in her brother's band in Washington, D.C., then was featured in Artie Shaw's band after Billie Holiday left in 1938. Forrest joined Benny Goodman when Shaw disbanded in 1939, staying until 1941. She recorded with Nat King Cole's trio and Lionel Hampton in 1940, then began to score hits working with the Harry James orchestra. During the early '40s, she had string of successes. Later she teamed with Dick Haymes on his radio show and on six duets that were big hits. Forrest cut back her activity in the '50s, then sang with Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra led by Sam Donahue in the early '60s. She continued to work on the club circut in the '70s and '80s, making a new album for Stash in 1983. Forrest died July 11, 1999 at age 82. Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1. You're a Sweet Little Heartache 3:00
Ralph Rainger / Leo Robin
2. Thanks for Ev'rything 3:20
Mack Gordon / Harry Revel
3. Day After Day 3:17
Johnny Green / Richard Himber
4. Say It With a Kiss 3:24
Johnny Mercer / Harry Warren
5. They Say 2:49
Edward Heyman / Paul Mann / Stephen Weiss
6. Supper Time 3:19
Irving Berlin
7. Bill 2:40
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern / P.G. Wodehouse
8. I Want My Share of Love 3:09
Sammy Cahn / Saul Chaplin
9. It's All Yours 2:51
Dorothy Fields / Arthur Schwartz
10. This Is It 2:53
Dorothy Fields / Arthur Schwartz
11. Any Old Time 3:12
Artie Shaw
12. I'm in Love With the Honorable Mr. So-And-So 3:36
Sam Coslow
13. You Grow Sweeter as the Years Go By 3:11
Johnny Mercer / Merer
14. If You Ever Change Your Mind 2:56
Johnny Green / Maurice Sigler / Mayme Watts
15. I Poured My Heart into a Song 3:27
Irving Berlin
16. All I Remember Is You 2:33
Eddie DeLange / James Van Heusen
17. A Man and His Dream 2:58
Johnny Burke / James V. Monaco
18. Easy to Say 2:35
Artie Quenzer / Artie Shaw
19. I'll Remember 2:33
Arthur Freed / Burton Lane
20. The Last Two Weeks in July 2:59
Sam M. Lewis
21. Many Dreams Ago 3:19
Fred E. Ahlert / Al Stillman
22. Love Is Here 3:07
Artie Quenzer / Artie Shaw
23. I Didn't Know What Time It Was 2:59
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
24. Do I Love You? 3:01
Cole Porter
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – George Koenig, Hank Freeman, Les Robinson
Clarinet – Artie Shaw
Drums – Buddy Rich, Cliff Leeman, George Wettling
Guitar – Al Avola, Dave Barbour
Piano – Bob Kitsis, Les Burness
Tenor Saxophone – Georgie Auld, Ronnie Perry, Tony Pastor
Trombone – George Arus, Harry Rodgers, Les Jenkins, Russell Brown
Trumpet – Bernie Privin, Chuck Peterson, Claude Bowen, Harry Geller, John Best
Vocals – Helen Forrest
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