Friday 22 January 2016

Hello Young Lovers – NANCY WILSON****

A Good Man Is Hard To Find/Hello Young Lovers/Sophisticated Lady/When A Woman Loves A Man/Little Girl Blue/Nina Never Knew/You Don’t Know What Love Is/Put On A Happy Face/When Sunny Gets Blue/Listen Little Girl/Miss Otis Regrets/Back In Your Own Backyard

Hello Young Lovers was an early album from jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson, arranged by George Shearing, released just before her commercial breakthrough. (US:49)

“This is Nancy Wilson at her finest. Her voice is superb, crystal clear and very well liked.”

“For lovers of the finest in music to savour and enjoy over and over - timeless in appeal. Hello Young Lovers arranged by legendary master George Shearing, crystal clear mix brings to life a total masterpiece from Nancy Wilson who certainly is one of the true greats.”

“This outstanding album came just before Nancy's emergence as a massive record seller so it has been rather forgotten over the years. Sounding wonderful, it is still a true gem. Highly recommended.”

“If you are a true Nancy Wilson fan then you will already have this wonderful work of art. If you are looking for mellow music don't look any further, you've found it.”

“I highly recommend this beautiful album to all those out there who are fans of Miss Wilson, or just lovers of jazz and blues. I am impressed with all the strings and orchestration backing her wonderful voice. The choice of songs alone is worth the purchase of this marvellous album. With standards such as the title track and Put On A Happy Face, which I guarantee you will when listening to this gem of a recording. What more can I say except that I am, and will forever be, a lifetime fan of Nancy.”

Hello Young Lovers contains Wilson's standard programme of easy swingers and ballads which show off her impeccable phrasing, while sporting George Shearing's luxurious string arrangements like Little Girl Blue and Back In Your Own Backyard. One also hears Wilson's burgeoning talent for vocal drama as she evokes a variety of moods on Miss Otis Regrets. On this recording, the listening pleasure is found mostly in her signature urbane pop sound.”

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