Recorded at the Tally-Ho in Hollywood, Matt Dennis Plays and Sings Matt Dennis is a program of what visitors to his supper-club sets could expect from one of the best lounge singers in an era before the term became a dirty word. Accompanying himself on the piano with bass and drums for backing, Dennis sings 12 of his own tunes, including an avalanche of standards -- "Will You Still Be Mine," "The Night We Called It a Day," "Angel Eyes," "Violets for Your Furs," "Everything Happens to Me," and "Let's Get Away from It All." Though his voice doesn't quite match his notable composing skills, Dennis uses his narrow range and soft, high-tenor tone to craft a sensitive vocal style. His deft sense of humor also comes in handy during several hilarious offsides to the audience and listener, often in the middle of a line. Virgina Maxey duets with him on "We Belong Together" and "When You Love a Fella."
John Bush
Tracklist :
1 Will You Still Be Mine 2:36
Lyrics By – Tom Adair
2 Junior And Julie 2:46
Lyrics By – Bob Carson
3 The Night We Called It A Day 2:17
Lyrics By – Tom Adair
4 Angel Eyes 3:06
Lyrics By – Earl K. Brent
5 Violets For Your Furs 2:19
Lyrics By – Tom Adair
6 Everything Happens To Me 3:10
Lyrics By – Tom Adair
7 Compared To You 3:00
Lyrics By – Paul Herrick
8 That Tired Routine Called Love 2:25
Lyrics By – Ted Steele
9 It Wasn't The Stars That Thrilled Me 2:53
Lyrics By – Dave Gillam
10 Let's Get Away From It All 2:22
Lyrics By – Tom Adair
Credits :
Bass – Gene Englund
Drums – Mark Barnett
Written-By – Matt Dennis
