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Chattanooga Swing by Betty Johnson-Elisabeth Gray
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fave it Swing/Big Band | Big Band
15 tracks | 53 minutes
Released Apr 2002
on Bliss Tavern Music
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:23 It Could Happn to You lyrics BUY MP3 03:23 It Could Happn to You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:23 It Could Happn to You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:31 Makin'whoopee lyrics BUY MP3 03:31 Makin'whoopee lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:31 Makin'whoopee
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:05 It's Alright With Me lyrics BUY MP3 03:05 It's Alright With Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:05 It's Alright With Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:11 I Get a Kick Out of You lyrics BUY MP3 05:11 I Get a Kick Out of You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:11 I Get a Kick Out of You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:25 Tuxedo Junction lyrics BUY MP3 03:25 Tuxedo Junction lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:25 Tuxedo Junction
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:38 Mack the Knife lyrics BUY MP3 04:38 Mack the Knife lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:38 Mack the Knife
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:28 You Make Me Feel So Young lyrics BUY MP3 03:28 You Make Me Feel So Young lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:28 You Make Me Feel So Young
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:56 Blue Moon lyrics BUY MP3 02:56 Blue Moon lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:56 Blue Moon
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:23 Spring Is Here lyrics BUY MP3 03:23 Spring Is Here lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:23 Spring Is Here
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:10 Tu Me Acostumbraste lyrics BUY MP3 04:10 Tu Me Acostumbraste lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:10 Tu Me Acostumbraste
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:51 Goody Goody lyrics BUY MP3 01:51 Goody Goody lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:51 Goody Goody
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:15 Somebody Loves Me lyrics BUY MP3 03:15 Somebody Loves Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:15 Somebody Loves Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:10 Chattanooga Choo Choo lyrics BUY MP3 04:10 Chattanooga Choo Choo lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:10 Chattanooga Choo Choo
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:41 Singing in the Rain(instr.) lyrics BUY MP3 03:41 Singing in the Rain(instr.) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:41 Singing in the Rain(instr.)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:44 Night and Day (instr. lyrics BUY MP3 03:44 Night and Day (instr. lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:44 Night and Day (instr.
Up-beat Big Band. Twenty-four great musicians-Betty and Elisabeth singing the popular Great American Popular Standards plus-a Spanish love love song-Tu Me Acostumbraste.
Editorial review
Betty Johnson and daughter Elisabeth Gray take on the big band repertoire in this highly entertaining, swinging set of carefully selected standards. Further evidence of Johnson's remarkable comeback after years of retirement, this album finds the two vocalists fronting a steaming Madrid-based orchestra performing in the styles of decades past. Close your eyes and you are transported to another era when these great tunes (including "It's All Right With Me," "Tuxedo Junction," "Blue Moon," and "Chattanooga Choo Choo") held sway. Like her sister, Lydia Gray (who can be heard to good effect with Johnson on Soft Lights & Sweet Music), Elisabeth has a fresh, relaxed style, a fine affinity for the lyrics, and a naturally sultry banter. While Johnson's voice has deepened a bit through the years, it still manages to project a youthful exuberance. Together, the women communicate a certain innocence, a throwback to simpler times, and a sort of apple-pie Americana that is appealing for its un-self-consciousness. Even on the somewhat difficult slower pieces, such as the lovely "Tu Me Acostumbraste" (sung in Spanish by Gray) or "Spring Is Here," there is an upbeat, lilting quality beneath the surface. Ultimately, Johnson and Gray regale in optimistic fare and good dance music of the toe-tapping variety, with a strong jazz feel. Great fun. ~ Steven Loewy, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
I have been singing for a very long time. I made Hits in the 50's and retired cold turkey to raise two beautiful daughters, Lydia and Elisabeth. They have the singing genes that were passed to me by my family, "The Johnson Family Singers."
Elisabeth lives in Madrid, Spain and is a regular singer with the Big Band. Happily they let me join them in concerts. Our Chattanooga Swing CD was a great treat for all of us. The Spanish musicians are wonderful and so admire American music. She is a University professor (day job), and raises two great children. Her husband, Carlos, attends and enjoys all recording sessions.
Lydia (Family Affair), is a talented singer as well and we have a special relationship. She manages the homes and the music business and manages to raise two beautiful children and keep her husband happy as well- quite an accomplishment. My mission is to keep the music playing and enjoy family and friends that I meet on the web and in concert.
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