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I’ve rarely found anyone that has ever heard of Kay Starr. I got to know Kay Starr by a friend of mine from West Virginia who told me that Kay was Patsy Cline’s favorite singer. If you’ve not gone down the rabbit hole of Kay Starr’s discography, do yourself a favor...
I think this piece speaks even more today than when Dolly recorded it over 40 years ago. I think too often Dolly’s music can be tossed off by many as light music, this shows the breadth of expression and commentary Dolly has offered throughout her entire career. ...
Maureen Forrester brings so much to this largely unknown piece by Jerry Herman through her vocal warmth and her incredible attention to phrasing and pacing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x29n7O-rX3c