West of the Moon

by Lee Wiley

West of the Moon cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:16
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Possessing a smoky, deeply intimate vocal timbre, the singer revitalizes classic standards with a sophisticated, world-weary elegance on 'West of the Moon'. The subtle, jazz-inflected accompaniment allows her impeccable phrasing and emotional transparency to remain at the forefront.

Genres

Descriptors: Vocal

Tracklist

  1. You're a Sweetheart (2:53)
  2. This Is New (2:56)
  3. You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby (2:59)
  4. Who Can I Turn to Now? (3:52)
  5. My Ideal (3:23)
  6. Can't Get out of This Mood (3:14)
  7. East of the Sun (West of the Moon) (3:30)
  8. I Left My Sugar Standing in the Rain (3:45)
  9. Moonstruck (3:41)
  10. Limehouse Blues (3:03)
  11. As Time Goes By (3:10)
  12. Keepin' out of Mischief Now (2:46)

Credits

  • Lee Wiley - primary artist
  • Ralph Burns And His Orchestra - accompanied by
  • Ralph Burns - arranged by
  • Peanuts Hucko - clarinet
  • Moe Wechsler - piano
  • Lou McGarity - trombone
  • Urbie Green - trombone
  • Billy Butterfield - trumpet

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