The Boswell Sisters inauspiciously launched their recording career in New Orleans, their hometown, on March 22, 1925. Early local appearances featured Connie, the eldest, on cello, Helvetia (Vet) on violin, and Martha at the piano, but the city's Jazz environment made Connie and Vet switch to saxophone and banjo, respectively. At first, the singing was almost incidental, but it became their ticket to national attention five years later when they moved to New York and became a fixture on radio shows. The Boswell Sisters were notable for their tight harmony as well as their unique ability to modulate pitch and give familiar songs a new melodic twist. They were the cutting edge that inspired future groups, including the Andrews Sisters, who began their own career by emulating them, even down to their Southern accent. The exuberant sisters recorded a string of hits in the 1930s, sometimes teaming up with fellow vocalists, such as Bing Crosby and the Mills Brothers. Instrumental accompaniments are by some of the days most popular musicians and bands, including the Dorsey Brothers, Don Redman, Red Nichols, and Benny Goodman. Considering their popularity and impact, the sisters had a relatively brief run, disbanding in 1936 when Martha and Vet married outside of the music industry and decided to give priority to family life. Connie, however, continued and enjoyed a successful solo career. This boxed set contains the entire Boswell Sisters output of commercially released recordings- a remarkable set of performances that paved the way for the vocal trio genre. It also includes a bonus DVD featuring more extraordinary performances.
Tracklist:
Wha'dja Do To Me
When I Take My Sugar To Tea
Roll On, Mississippi, Roll On
Shout, Sister, Shout
Sing A Little Jingle
I Found A Million Dollar Baby
It's The Girl
It's You
Makin' Faces At The Man In The Moon
I Can't Write The Words
Shine On, Harvest Moon
Heebie Jeebies
River, Stay 'way From My Door
An Ev'ning In Caroline
Nothing Is Sweeter Than You
I Thank You Mister Moon
Was That The Human Thing To Do
Put That Sun Back In The Sky
Stop The Sun, Stop The Moon
Everybody Loves My Baby
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
If It Ain't Love
Got The South In My Soul
Nights When I'm Lonely
We're On The Highway To Heaven
That's What I Like About You
My Future Just Passed
Heebie Jeebies
Gee, But I'd Like To Make You Happy
Don't Tell Him, What Happened To Me
I Surrender Dear
Stardust
Sing A Little Jingle
Gems From George White's Scandals, Part 1 & 2
We've Got To Put That Sun Back In The Sky
Was That The Human Thing To Do
California Medley, Part 1
California Medley, Part 2
Lawd, You Made The Night Too Long
"O.K., America!" Medley Part 1
"O.K., America!" Medley Part 2
Was That The Human Thing To Do
California Medley, Part 2
Lawd, You Made The Night Too Long
"O.K., America!" Medley Part 2
"O.K., America!" Medley Part 1
Doggone, I've Done It
Hand Me Down My Walkin' Cane
Old Yazoo
We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye
Sleep, Come On And Take Me
Down Among The Sheltering Palms
Down On The Delta
Charlie Two-Step
Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia
It Don't Mean A Thing
Louisiana Hayride
Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day
Crazy People
Mood Indigo
Forty-Second Street
Shuffle Off To Buffalo
California Medley (Part 2)
O.K. America
We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye
Sleep, Come On And Take Me
Down Among The Sheltering Palms
Mood Indigo
Forty-Second Street
The Gold Diggers' Song
It's Sunday Down In Caroline
Puttin' It On
Swanee Mammy
Sophisticated Lady
That's How Rhythm
Song Of Surrender
Coffee In The Morning (Kisses In The Night)
You Oughta Be In Pictures
I Hate Myself (For Being So Mean To You)
Goin' Home
The Lonesome Road
Rock And Roll
If I Had A Million Dollars
The Object Of My Affection
It's Written All Over Your Face
Dinah
O.K. America
Coffee In The Morning (Kisses In The Night)
Alexander's Ragtime Band
The Darktown Strutters' Ball
Don't Let Your Love Go Wrong
Why Don't You Practice What You Preach
If I Had A Million Dollars
The Object Of My Affection
It's Written All Over Your Face
Dinah
Way Back Home
Every Little Moment
Travelin' All Alone
St. Louis Blues
Fare Thee Well, Annabelle
Lullaby Of Broadway
Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
Cheek To Cheek
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
The Music Goes 'round And Around
Let Yourself Go
I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
UPC: 717101860821 Label: Storyville Records Release Date: 8.9.11 Format: CD
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