If you were only going to buy one Betty Hutton CD I would recommend this one. Not only do you get her performing in the TV musicial "Satins and Spurs", you also get a greatest hits collection plus the lovely "Love is the Darndest Thing" duet she does with herself.
June 16, 2007 |  | I bought this cd for one song only... |  |
After watching Betty Hutton being interviewed on TCM I was haunted by the song they played at the end - I Wish I Didn't Love You So. Up till then I'd only known (and loved) Betty for her zany numbers. This album is probably not the best out there (Somebody Loves Me seems to have better sound quality and more of her beautiful ballads), but there are some fun songs on this one. I Wish I Didn't Love You So really is hauntingly beautiful. The Satin and Spurs songs from the TV special are basically forgettable.
March 13, 2007i LOOOOV Betty Hutton! I bot this CD along with ALL of her others after seeing a special interview of her on Turner Classics followed by some of her amazing movies!
She is a POWERhouse to say the least AND she is the MOST romantic, tender ballad singer I have EVER heard. She delivers such subtlety it is exquisite!!
I was so inspired by a couple of the songs that I have learned them and performed them!! ENJOY!!
December 16, 2006It was so great to hear Ms. Hutton again. The audio quality is great. I will be making my purchases soon!
January 12, 2005Betty Hutton was Paramount's answer to Judy Garland in the 40's. A blonde, whirling dervish of unlimited energy and spirit. Sadly, she isnt that well remembered today, except by film buffs. She and Garland had a lot in common, besides the fact their film careers pretty much ended by the early 50's. (in Hutton's case, I'm not sure why. Garland at least had her "Star" comeback, but Hutton never did have a movie comeback, though was active in nightclubs). This is a wonderful introduction to Hutton and captures her zest for life. The first part is Satin and Spurs, a kind of Poor Man's Annie Get Your Gun television special from the early 50's. Its ok, not in the same league as Annie. But its the rest of the CD that is really special, containing many of her Capitol recordings from the 40's. Great songs by a great performer. Betty could do it all: swing, boogie woogie, novelty numbers and bring a tear to your eye singing torch songs. This is a great recording to play on a cold rainy day when your spirits are down. Guaranteed to lift your spirits! If you like this, try the Rhino Soundtrack of Annie Get Your Gun, which has recordings by both Betty and Judy on it (Betty replaced Judy after she couldnt go on with the project). And check out Betty's films, many of which are out on video or DVD. Betty Hutton rules! I only wish more of her recordings were available.
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