Helen Merrill With Strings

by Helen Merrill

Helen Merrill With Strings cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:19
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reinterpreting a collection of classic standards, vocalist Helen Merrill is supported by deeply lush string orchestration. The nocturnal, highly romantic acoustic session highlights her delicate phrasing and breathy, emotive vocal timbre.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Lilac Wine (4:23)
  2. Anything Goes (3:04)
  3. Mountain High, Valley Low (2:58)
  4. Beautiful Love (3:13)
  5. Comes Love (3:00)
  6. End of a Love Affair (3:26)
  7. When I Fall in Love (3:19)
  8. The Masquerade Is Over (4:00)
  9. Just You, Just Me (3:33)
  10. Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year (3:48)
  11. You Won't Forget Me (3:08)
  12. Wait Till You See Him (3:23)

Credits

  • Helen Merrill - primary artist
  • Richard Hayman - arranged by, conductor
  • Milt Hinton - bass
  • Sol Gubin - drums
  • Barry Galbraith - guitar
  • Hank Jones - piano
  • James H. Shelton - written-by
  • Cole Porter - written-by

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