album · August 14, 1963
Little Girl Blue / Little Girl New
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jazzrhythm and blues
This 1963 single features Smith reinterpreting Rodgers and Hart's "Little Girl Blue" with a restrained, bossa nova-inflected arrangement, contrasting with the upbeat, driving R&B of the B-side, "Little Girl New."
- The A-side, "Little Girl Blue," was arranged by Billy May, a veteran of big band and orchestral jazz.
- The B-side, "Little Girl New," showcases Smith's dynamic vocal delivery in a more R&B-oriented context.
- Released on the Dot Records label, this single followed Smith's 1962 album 'The Swingin' Sound of Keely Smith.'
Keely Smith was a jazz and blues singer, best known for her work with Louis Prima in the 1950s. By 1963, she had established a solo career, exploring a more pop-oriented sound while retaining her signature vocal power.
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