A few years after a confidential live debut, the future Queen of Soul signed with Columbia and entered the studio for the first time, accompanied by pianist Ray Bryant and his combo.Produced by John H.Hammond, this calling card album showcases the 18 year old singer who would go on to define soul music.Here, she explores pop repertoire (Over the Rainbow, It Ain’t Necessarily So) showing that the label was still searching for her direction.The voice, however, was already unmistakably hers.
Tracks:
Won't Be Long Over the Rainbow Love is the Only Thing Sweet LoverAll Night Long Who Needs You? Here Today and Gone Tomorrow **Harbor Lights **I May Never Get to Heaven **Right Now Are You Sure Maybe I'm a Fool It Ain't Necessarily So (Blue) By Myself Today I Sing the Blues Please Answer Me **Moon River **I Won't Cry Anymore **Looking Through a Tear **
