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Jane Froman's dark and lovely voice will entrace

06/19/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"An exquiste sampling of Jane Froman's dark and lovely voice, The Star Through Three Decades will entrance a new listener and delight those who already know her work. Like many new listeners, I learned about Miss Froman through the film of her life, "With A Song in My Heart." The soundtrack of the film is also available).I was enthralled by this c.d. -- it was a window back in time to a musical era before my time. Although the style of the music seems very affected by today's standards, it will delight those who enjoy listening to popular music of a bygone age. And Froman's voice is quite remarkable -- it transcends the style of the music to give it a timeless quality. Froman was classically trained, and you can hear that training in the perfection of her phrasing and the delivery of her music. But she is far more than a tecnician -- a genuine melencholy and longing emerges from the somewhat stilted tunes. I highly recommend this c.d. for those interested in Miss Froman's life, or for those who like to "time travel" via music. It has become one of my favorites, and I listen to it over and over again. But beware -- the lilting and memorable melodies may become "stuck" in your head!"

Jane Froman - Her Memory Lingers On

03/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have all the original recordings that are on this CD. In addition, I also have the original "Pal Joey" album with Jane Froman and a Gershwin memorial album recorded in 1938 from Lewisholn Stadium in New York with Jane Froman, Felix Night and his orchestra, and Enoch Light. I was privileged to have been a fan and friend of Jane Froman's starting in 1953 until not too long before she passed away. As a young girl, I was involved in fund raising with Ms. Froman and other fans and friends for Ms. Froman's favorite charity, the children's division of The Menninger Clinic. Ms. Froman's courage and graciousness left a lasting impression on my life. I gave most of my memorabelia to her fan club in 1956, but I have retained her recordings and some original sheet music from the 1930's with her photo on the covers."