Ina Ray Hutton and Her Melodears

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All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
Ina Ray Hutton was only 18 years old when she formed her first all-female orchestra in 1934. Ina Ray Hutton's Melodears became the most famous of the "all-girl" bands even though it only lasted for five years and made but five studio recordings. An excellent outfit, it was not topped among all-female ensembles until the International Sweethearts of Rhythm in the 1940s. This CD has all five of the records by the band in 1934 plus highlights from the soundtracks of the group's short films. In addition, also included are two of the dozen studio recordings by the all-male group that Hutton fronted in the early '40s plus selections taken from that orchestra's radio broadcasts of...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
Ina Ray Hutton was only 18 years old when she formed her first all-female orchestra in 1934. Ina Ray Hutton's Melodears became the most famous of the "all-girl" bands even though it only lasted for five years and made but five studio recordings. An excellent outfit, it was not topped among all-female ensembles until the International Sweethearts of Rhythm in the 1940s. This CD has all five of the records by the band in 1934 plus highlights from the soundtracks of the group's short films. In addition, also included are two of the dozen studio recordings by the all-male group that Hutton fronted in the early '40s plus selections taken from that orchestra's radio broadcasts of 1943-1944. While the male band was solid although it lacked its own musical personality beyond the vocals of Hutton and future Tommy Dorsey star Stuart Foster, the earlier female group could hold its own with the better second-level bands of the era. Although one misses the dancing gyrations of Ina Ray Hutton on these recordings (for that, one must view the memorable film shorts), this CD is quite definitive, summing up Ina Ray Hutton's legacy perfectly.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/6/2001
  • Label: Vintage Music Prod.
  • UPC: 725543338129
  • Catalog Number: 81
  • Sales rank: 254,215

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 How's About Tomorrow Night? - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:18)
  2. 2 And I Still Do - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:35)
  3. 3 Georgia's Gorgeous Gal - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:03)
  4. 4 Wild Party - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:14)
  5. 5 Twenty-Four Hours in Georgia - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:04)
  6. 6 Witch Doctor - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:55)
  7. 7 Blues in the Groove - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:03)
  8. 8 Truckin' - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:38)
  9. 9 High Steppin' - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (1:57)
  10. 10 I'm 100% for You - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:38)
  11. 11 Struttin' With the Ladies - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (4:54)
  12. 12 Medley: Stardust/Organ Grinders Swing - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:23)
  13. 13 Suzi-Q - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:25)
  14. 14 Melodear Swing - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (1:55)
  15. 15 What's the Good of Moonlight - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:53)
  16. 16 Nobody's Sweetheart Now - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:08)
  17. 17 Angry - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (4:36)
  18. 18 Remember - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:37)
  19. 19 In My Arms - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:11)
  20. 20 Star Eyes - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:19)
  21. 21 Rose Room - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:41)
  22. 22 Tess' Torch Song (I Had a Man) - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (3:36)
  23. 23 Ring Dem Bells - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:31)
  24. 24 All of Me - Ina Ray Hutton & Her Melodears (2:15)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Ina Ray Hutton Primary Artist, Vocals
Tony Aless Piano
George Paxton Tenor Saxophone
Jack Andrews Trombone
Marty Berman Alto Saxophone
Ralph Collier Drums
Stuart Foster Vocals
Clarence Willard Trumpet
Eddie Zandy Trumpet
Sol Kane Alto Saxophone
Bud Smith Trombone
Joe Ortolano Trombone
Audrey Hall Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Mack Anthony Adams Trumpet
Helen Baker Guitar
Technical Credits
George Paxton Arranger
Jerome Hopkins Liner Notes
Ina Ray Hutton Director
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