I came across the most beautiful voice I have ever heard a few weeks ago. That was the voice of Jo Stafford. The song was Allentown Jail, a haunting lament of a woman whose lover stole a diamond to give to her and got caught.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg5WIuiXZQo
Jo Stafford
Jo Stafford
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Re: Jo Stafford
A beautiful ballad, indeed. This is only folk material I've ever heard her sing.
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Re: Jo Stafford
I've loved her recording(s) of "You Belong to Me" for many years.
"I feel so low, old chap, that I could get on stilts and walk under a dachshund." - Monty, It (1927)
Re: Jo Stafford
This is a kind of fun song called Make Love To Me sung by Jo Stafford.
https://youtu.be/6x24oxzwNwY
https://youtu.be/6x24oxzwNwY
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Re: Jo Stafford
Yes, that is a fun one. I've heard that before. I think it was probably a big hit of the day—it's certainly catchy. And one thing that interested me is that it blends a remnant of the big band sound of the 40's with the rock-n-roll sound of the late 50's, doesn't it? Which would make sense, since it was recorded in 1954.
Re: Jo Stafford
It's got that boppy type thing going on with an old style voice. You said it!
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Re: Jo Stafford
Been humming this all evening.Kitty wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:13 amI came across the most beautiful voice I have ever heard a few weeks ago. That was the voice of Jo Stafford. The song was Allentown Jail, a haunting lament of a woman whose lover stole a diamond to give to her and got caught.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg5WIuiXZQo
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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Re: Jo Stafford
This song spent 12 weeks at #1 in 1952 and is a favorite of mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJvwzZZkb4M
This is a re-recording from 1961 for Capitol Records, which I prefer over the 1952 version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJvwzZZkb4M
This is a re-recording from 1961 for Capitol Records, which I prefer over the 1952 version.
"I feel so low, old chap, that I could get on stilts and walk under a dachshund." - Monty, It (1927)
Re: Jo Stafford
It's a lovely, cool morning, and this was so pleasant to listen to. Thanks for sharing!
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)