The 1956 release "Dinah!" features a selection of the singer's best-known recordings from her time with Mercury Records, showcasing her unparalleled vocal command. This compilation captures Washington in her prime, effortlessly moving between jazz standards and R&B numbers.
- "Dinah!" was released by Verve Records in 1956, featuring recordings made between 1949 and 1955.
- The album includes Washington's 1949 hit recording of "It's Too Late, Baby, It's Too Late."
- "Dinah!" was later reissued by Verve Reissues, a division of Mercury/Verve.
Dinah Washington was a Grammy-winning American singer of blues, jazz, and R&B. By 1956, she was already a seasoned recording artist with a string of hits across multiple genres.
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