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Elmer Bernstein
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge: An HBO Original Movie Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. Your Red Wagon - Bill Elliott, DePaul, Gene
2. I Got Rhythm - Bill Elliott, Gershwin, George
3. Hep Hop - Bill Elliott, Elliott, Bill [1]
4. Chattanooga Choo Choo - Bill Elliott, Gordon, Mack
5. Sportsman's Mambo - Bill Elliott, Elliott, Bill [1]
6. Somebody - Bill Elliott, Brooks, Jack
7. Twelve Cylinders - Bill Elliott, Elliott, Bill [1]
8. You Do Something to Me - Bill Elliott, Porter, Cole
9. Zoot Suit for My Sunday Girl - Bill Elliott, Gilbert, Ray
10. That's All - Bill Elliott, Brandt, Alan
11. Streamiliner - Bill Elliott, Elliott, Bill [1]
12. First Telephone - Bill Elliott, Bernstein, Elmer
13. Try Again - Bill Elliott, Bernstein, Elmer
14. No Song - Bill Elliott, Bernstein, Elmer
15. Dorothy - Bill Elliott, Bernstein, Elmer

CD Details

All Artists: Elmer Bernstein
Title: Introducing Dorothy Dandridge: An HBO Original Movie Soundtrack
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: RCA
Original Release Date: 8/10/1999
Release Date: 8/10/1999
Album Type: Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists
Style: Musicals
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 090266354429

Synopsis

Amazon.com

The life and (tragic) times of nightclub singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge make a fitting subject for a movie, and HBO deserves credit for funding this vehicle starring Halle Berry. The soundtrack for the movie features some of Dandridge's best-loved tunes sung by Wendi Williams and backed by the Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra. Together they do a great job of re-creating these timeless jazz vocal numbers. Williams isn't as rough around the edges as the real thing, but a great reissue on Verve can solve that need. As an added bonus, this soundtrack features Elmer Bernstein's score for the movie. Using soft and dreamy strings and piano arrangements, the scoring legend helps to really set this film's bittersweet mood. --Jason Verlinde

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CD Reviews

Music Captures The 1950's Mood

John Cudrik | Gainesville, Fl United States | 08/01/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"..This CD captures the 'mood' of the early 1950's,especially with the help of Bill Elliott's orchestra.--Wendi Williams'vocals are pretty good throughout..Bill Elliott's first 'soundtrack',this cd will most likely introduce the B.E.S.O. to a lot more non-jazz music fans. 3-and 1/2 stars."

Excellent job on music!!

John Cudrik | 09/07/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved the music! The movie was also extravagant! What a combination"

Excellent cd for vocal jazz & swing lovers

Kate E. | Chicago, IL. United States | 04/18/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this soundtrack shortly after the "movie" came out in 1999 and I still love it. It's a great cd for anybody who loves vocal jazz & swing music. I'd like to find more cd's made by Wendi Williams, who sings all the vocals on this soundtrack, she has a wonderful voice. The arrangements are also great. This cd is fabulous!"