This 1962 LP features Smith delivering a selection of standards with her signature blend of torch and cool. The arrangements lean towards lush orchestral settings, a departure from her earlier, more R&B-inflected work.
- The album was released on November 13, 1962, by TP4 Music.
- The track "What Kind of Fool Am I?" was a popular standard, originating from the 1962 film "Wild Is the Wind."
- Smith's interpretation on this album contrasts with other versions, emphasizing a restrained intensity.
Keely Smith was a prominent jazz and blues singer, best known for her distinctive vocal style and her work with Louis Prima. At the time of this release, she was navigating a solo career following her successful partnership with Prima.
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