Shades of Blue Ben E. King

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  • Release Date: 08/10/1999
  • Label: HALFNOTE RECORDS
  • UPC: 801074420325

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Shades of Blue

1LISTENLittle Mama 3:32
2LISTENYou're Drivin' Me Crazy 3:34
3LISTENJust for a Thrill 3:51
4LISTENThey Can't Take That Away from Me 4:18
5LISTENHallelujah, I Love Her So 3:27
6LISTENSong for Jennie 3:45
7LISTENThere'll Be Some Changes Made 3:45
8LISTENStairway to the Stars 5:43
9LISTENYou'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 2:19
10LISTENI Want a Little Girl 3:09
11LISTENBaby Won't You Please Come Home 4:28
12LISTENCry 5:17
13LISTENLearnin' the Blues 4:30

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Ben E. King is best known for his rhythm & blues recordings, so Shades of Blue is a return to his roots. He is accompanied by a band led by trumpeter Tim Ouimette that includes a single guest appearance apiece by tenor saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman and vibraphonist Milt Jackson. The orchestra is very much in the Count Basie groove, King adds a lot of soul to the lyrics without improvising much, and the music swings in a pleasing fashion. Among the selections that King interprets are "Just for a Thrill," "Hallelujah I Love Her So," "Stairway to the Stars," and "Baby Won't You Please Come Home." Nothing too surprising occurs, but the results are easy to enjoy. This is a happy set of mostly familiar material. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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