Ann Richards, only in her early twenties at the time, had already sung with Charlie Barnet and would always be closely associated with Stan Kenton (whom she married and later divorced). Her life was short, but she did record a few albums as a leader, including this one, her debut. Backed by an unidentified big band conducted by Brian Farnon and arranged by Warren Barker, Richards displays an appealing voice and a swinging style. She was best at this point on upbeat material, so the highlights include "I'm Shooting High," "Poor Little Rich Girl" and "Will You Still Be Mine." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. I'm Shooting High 1:33
Written-By – Jimmy McHugh, Ted Koehler
2. Moanin' Low 5:51
Written-By – Howard Dietz, Ralph Rainger
3. Nightingale 2:39
Written-By – Wise, Rosner, Cougat
4. Blues In My Heart 3:33
Written-By – King Carter, Irving Mills
5. I've Got To Pass Your House To Get To My House 2:46
Written-By – Lew Brown
6. Deep Night 2:39
Written-By – Charlie Henderson, Rudy Vallee
7. Poor Little Rich Girl 2:20
Written-By – Noel Coward
8. Should I 3:02
Written-By – Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown
9. I'm In The Market For You 2:05
Written-By – James F. Hanley, Joseph McCarthy
10. Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (For Somebody Else) 2:26
Written-By – Warren, Young, Lewis
11. Lullaby Of Broadway 3:02
Written-By – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
12. Will You Still Be Mine? 2:05
Written-By – Matt Dennis, Tom Adair
Credits :
Arranged By, Orchestrated By – Warren Barker
Conductor – Brian Farnon
Vocals – Ann Richards
