Julie London - Ultra-Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 5

give that gal a spotlight !!!

Ultra-Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 5 features wonderful songs and ballads performed by the great Julie London. Julie could sing out a tune so well that she could make you ecstatic or break your heart--she was that talented and that good. The sound quality is excellent and the artwork is nicely done although I've seen better renderings of Julie London. However, the music is what we're after and that's very good throughout!

"Come On-A My House" gets a fine jazzy treatment from Julie London who sings this with a much slower tempo than I'm used to--what a steamy rendition from the great Julie London! Her voice is as clear as a bell and that's excellent. "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" always makes me smile with its playfulness and the lush musical arrangement impresses me every time I hear it. Great! "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" features a very elegant musical arrangement with its percussion and piano; Julie gets the fine musical accompaniment that she deserves and "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" is truly a major highlight of this album. Julie sings this without a superfluous note, too! In addition, "Makin' Whoopee" never sounded better than when Julie did this rendition--Eddie Cantor, watch out! "Makin' Whoopee" gets the full treatment from Julie who aces this tune effortlessly. Was it because it was easy to sing? Nope; we know better than that--Julie has incredible talent here and that's what makes it seem so easy when we know it really wasn't.

"Black Coffee" shines like new when Julie London sings it so sweetly; and that horn solo sounds so good! "Blues In The Night" by Harold Arlen gets a fine interpretation from Julie London who delivers this flawlessly. Great! "You And The Night And The Music" is another elegant tune that Julie was born to sing--and just one listen proves it amply! Julie sings this sweeter than I've ever heard it and that's very impressive. "Go Slow" is yet another magnificent tune that Julie delivers with great passion, heart and soul; and the violins are perfect for this number. "Wives And Lovers" sounds terrific when Julie swings brightly as Julie performs this without a hitch and listen also "Mad About The Boy." "Mad About The Boy" is a classic pop vocal that Julie delivers with all her might--and she certainly succeeds! The album ends well, too, with Julie London performing "Mickey Mouse March." This interesting treatment of a classic children's song intrigues me and it actually works much better than I thought it would!

Julie London truly was one of the very best female vocalists of the entire twentieth century and just one listen to this album proves it! Her fans will love this album and if you like classic pop vocals you won't be disappointed.
May 22, 2008

Perfect!

Her voice is so sultry! She draws you in and gives you the greatest vibe. August 29, 2007

WONDER WHO INSPIRED DIANA KRALL'S SINGING STYLE? LOOK NO FURTHER...

... because DK's source of inspiration is the real deal - sexier and more expressive, she's a blast from the past worth checking out. May 1, 2007

Julie London Ultra Lounge CD

Audio quality of digital re-mix excellent.
EQ especially of voice really tops.
Music must be via a well recorded original studio master, i.e.not a live concert (with inherent remastering problems) All in all a super update. Received airmail in Australia in good condition.
Julie London great. January 7, 2007

S-E-X Appeal

Yeah, pals and gals, Julie didn't have the range of Ella, but she brought sexiness to the table . . . in double doses. While Doris Day made a career out of being the "eternal virgin," Julie didn't even start recording until after she had kids! Once you hear her sultry, throaty voice on these tunes, you'll never forget it . . . and it will definitely put you "in the mood for love." This particular collection leaves out a few tunes (most notably, her signature "Cry Me A River"), but the inclusion of some little gems like "Nice Girls Don't Stay For Breakfast" makes this collection a winner. So mix a shaker of martinis, put this on your player, turn the lights down and curl up with your sugar! January 10, 2005

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