Gale's first two albums on one cd...PLUS
Ronald E Baker | Mason, WV USA | 04/13/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a long-time Gale Storm fan I welcomed the release of her first two albums on cd. The sound quality on this release is incredible! Although recorded in mono, the sound is so crisp and full you could almost swear Gale is in the room with you. The songs on this set include some of her big hits: "I Hear You Knocking", "Memories Are Made of This", "Teenage Prayer", and "A Heart Without a Sweetheart" (which wasn't on the original album). This is a fine example of 50s pop singing at its best. I'm in love all over again!"
Gale Storm Albums on CD At Long Last!
Robert Walsdorff | 06/03/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This set contains 2 of the greatest albums ever made for the first time officially on cd. Gale Storm was enormously popular in the 1950's as a pioneer on television with her television series MY LITTLE MARGIE (at its height number 2 in the ratings) and THE GALE STORM SHOW: OH! SUSANNA (also a big hit in the ratings). Between the series she began an enormously successful singing career. 4 of her early hits are included here in this set that has her first 2 albums: GALE STORM and SENTIMENTAL ME. One of the things that made Gale such a great singer was her ability to take a popular song of the day and not merely do a cover of it, but make the song truly her own. Among many examples is MORE THAN YOU KNOW. It is lovely song and there have been many fine versions of it by some of the most noted pop singers of all time. Still Gale's version is unique. She does it in a different tempo and arrangement than it is usually done, yet it is so perfect for her singing style and personality. Rarely have singer and song been so perfectly matched. She also makes the other songs in this collection truly her own. Not only does she have a lovely voice but she uses her abilities as an actress to convey emotion and personality into her singing as few others can. Her ability to do so many different kinds of songs is also amazing. These are two truly unforgettable albums and worthy additions to anyone's collection. (Note there are 2 numbers not on the original Dot albums included here: A HEART WITHOUT A SWEETHEART and MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU) At last we can hear them in even better sound on CD."
Renews a crush from long ago
Steven R. Flander | costa rica | 02/18/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Listening to this wonderful compilation of Gale's recordings brings back the warm feelings I held for her. Her voice is soothing, her diction lovely and songs such as The Three Bells are still poignant in a long gone era way.
Followed her career and retirement long after she faded from the public eye.
Very happy to have Gale Storm back in my home."
