Artist: Esther Phillips
Title: And I Love Him / Esther
Year Of Release: 1999 (1965, 66)
Label: Collectables [COL-CD-6228]
Genre: R&B, Jazz, Jazz Blues
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue+.log,scans)
Total Time: 65:17
Total Size: 328 MB
Review by John Bush:
This Collectables compilation packages Esther Phillips' first two LPs for Atlantic, 1965's And I Love Him! and the following year's Esther Phillips Sings. Gradually switching from an R&B chart name to a pop singer with a subtle power over the blues and jazz, Phillips didn't hit the charts much during the year ("And I Love Him" was the big exception), but she did record great versions of some solid material: "Shangri-La," "It's All Right With Me," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," and others. The sound is solid as well, leaving this collection as a great next step after the Atlantic wrap-up, The Best of Esther Phillips (1962-1970).
Tracklist:
"And I Love Him!" (1965)
01. And I Love Him
02. 'Tis Autumn
03. Shangri-La
04. Moonglow/Theme from "Picnic"
05. Out of the Blue
06. People
07. Makin' Whoopee
08. Girl from Ipanema
09. I Wish You Love
10. If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
11. Too Soon To Know
12. Make Believe Dreams
"Esther" (1966)
13. It's All Right With Me
14. Shadow Of Your Smile
15. Crazy He Calls Me
16. He Touched Me
17. Taste Of Honey
18. Let There Be Love
19. You Can't Go Home Again
20. Just Say Goodbye
21. I Could Have Told You So
22. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
23. As Tears Go By
24. Party's Over
