A MUST HAVE COLLECTION from DINAH WASHINGTON

This gem of an album finds Dinah in familar company with arranger/conductor Belford Hendricks, making spectacular music. Be it the bluesy swinging of "SURPRISE PARTY" (one of 6 bonus tracks) or the world weary wisdom of the opening verse of the classic "WHEN I FALL IN LOVE", its a mixed bag of standards, ("OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY", the aforementioned "WHEN I FALL IN LOVE" and "EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY" in addition to the title track) to titles co-penned by Dinah herself, ("LINGERING", "DO YOU WANT IT THAT WAY", and the searing "SOMEWHERE ALONG THE LINE") that find Dinah in excellent voice. Another long time Dinah collaborator, the talented Clyde Otis produced the sessions, and brought a few songs of his own to boot. Of the four, perhaps the most popular is the almost autobiographical reading of "THIS BITTER EARTH". Upon first hearing of this song, I rushed out and bought this disc. (That is, of course, after I regained my composure.) The story told in this lovely song must be heard by anyone who appreciates a great song. Truly a masterpiece, as is the entire set. In my opinion, this disc and Dinah's "What A Diff'rence A Day Makes" set (recently remastered and re-issued) are locked in a dead-heat as must have Dinah Washington albums. But I had no problem buying both, and you shouldn't either; after all, you can never have too much of a good thing! And anything Dinah Washington ever recorded definitely falls in that "good thing" category...UNFORGETTAB-ly...

DINAH WASHINGTON IS THE GREATEST

The album UNFORGETTABLE is really a TEN STAR album. She is the GREATEST and can bring tears to your eyes and soul and tugs at the heart of the most hardened music listener.

Mellow, Sad Dinah

This is a must have for those whose pain is still fresh in their minds (and hearts) from a recent break-up or to spend a rainy day in front of the fireplace. If you liked the "What A Difference A Day Makes" CD, this one is for you. I find the songs and Dinah on this CD to be melancholic, mellow and sad. We all know Dinah from her blues material, but here she is understated and mellow. Yet she still infuses each song with heartbreak and ache that rattles your soul. Standouts include the lesser known songs "Alone" and "This Love of Mine". Listen to this CD with a box of Kleenex.