Sarah Vaughan

4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

This double LP adds alternate takes to seven of the numbers, none on the original single LP release. This version of "Ain't Misbehavin'" is a true classic (with memorable eight-bar solos by each of the four horns); "Mean to Me" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It" are gems, and the other performances are not far behind. In addition, Vaughan sings two versions of "The Nearness of You" in 1949; there is also a previously unknown recording of "It's All In the Mind," and three orchestra numbers from 1951 and 1953 wrap up the outstanding reissue. Sassy has rarely sounded better.

SIDE A:

01. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
02. Nice Work If You Can Get It
03. Pinky
04. The Nearness Of You
05. Come Rain Or Come Shine
06. Mean To Me

SIDE B:

01. It Might As Well Be Spring
02. Can’t Get Out Of this Mood
03. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year
04. Ooh, What ‘Cha Doin’ To Me
05. Goodnight My Love
06. Ain’t Misbehavin’

SIDE C:

01. It’s All In The Mind
02. The Nearness Of You (alternate take)
03. Ain’t Misbehavin’ (alternate take)
04. Goodnight My Love (alternate take)
05. Can’t Get Out Of this Mood (alternate take)

SIDE D:

01. It Might As Well Be Spring (alternate take)
02. Mean To Me (alternate take)
03. Come Rain Or Come Shine (alternate take)
04. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) (alternate take)