Description:
Hollywood star Mitzi Gaynor became known to millions of move goers through her appearances in a number of hit musicals, among them Anything Goes, Golden Girl, There's no Business Like Show Business, Les Girls and, of course, the most famous of all, South Pacific. Fresh from her phenomenal success in the latter, she recorded an album of songs with the orchestra of Pete King. It is a stunning collection, with a programme of songs from some of the finest composers. It might well be that the singer is more often associated with up tempo numbers – but not in this collection. Most of the songs are ballads, and they are magical. Delivered in Ms Gaynor's soft, pitch perfect voice with its rare, fluttery vibrato, they are all winners. Flare is pleased to be able to present Ms Gaynor's 1958 album "Mitzi" here, along with a selection of other fine recordings by the much loved artist. Among them are tracks featuring Ms Gaynor in some of her songs from the soundtrack of South Pacific and Anything Goes, as well as songs from her second solo album. Just listen to her exquisite phrasing, her wide octaval range. This is a lady who has rightly always been thought of as a fine actress, a terrific dancer and of course a superb singer. As to the latter category, however, this album makes one listen anew; it reveals the sheer brilliance of the lady's vocal talent. |