Damita Jo - Sings
Review by Hoang Truong DDS
Damita Jo's album Sings is a classic example of her vocal prowess and musical versatility. Released in 1960, the album features a mix of jazz, blues, and pop songs that showcase Damita's range and depth as a singer.
The album opens with the upbeat and jazzy "I'll Be There," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Damita's smooth, soulful voice carries the listener through each track, whether it's the bluesy "Easy Living" or the swinging "Don't Say Goodnight."
One standout track on the album is "Blue Prelude," a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases Damita's ability to convey emotion through her voice. Her rendition of "Love Me or Leave Me" is also noteworthy, as she infuses the song with a sense of longing and vulnerability.
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Download
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Hurt a Fool | ||
| For All We Know | 2:42 | |
| If I Were You | 2:46 | |
| Nevertheless | 2:20 | |
| It Kills Me | 2:44 | |
| This Is Life | 2:21 | |
| I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In | 2:20 | |
| It's Too Late To Be Sorry | 2:21 | |
| Hello, Dolly! | 2:13 | |
| It's Too Late to Be Sorry | ||
| I'm Waiting for Ships That Never Come In | ||
| Please Don't Use My Name | ||
| Molly Malone | 2:19 | |
| Hurt A Fool | 2:43 | |
| Please Don't Use My Name | 2:32 | |
| Right Here With You | 2:02 |
Video
Damita Jo - IT KILLS ME (1964)
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Catalog Numbers
- COL-CD 7122
- VJLP-1137
- VJS-1137
Labels
- Vee Jay Records, Collectables
- Vee Jay Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Vinyl
- LP
- Mono
- Stereo
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Dave Grusin (tracks: 1,2,7,8), Ernie Freeman (tracks: 3,4,5,6,10,12), Gil Askey (tracks: 9,11) |
| Cover | George S Whiteman |
| Photography By | George S Whiteman |
| Mastered By | Little Walter Devenne |
| Producer | Lee Young |
About Damita Jo
American actress, comedian, and singer.
Born: August 5, 1930, Austin, Texas.
Died: December 25, 1998, Baltimore, Maryland.
Damita Jo DuBlanc was involved within the music business and the comedy circuit since the early '50s. Damita was also the featured vocalist with Steve Gibson and the Red Caps, from 1951 to 1953, then from 1959 to 1960. Damita later became a part of the Redd Foxx television series.
She had two Top 20 R & B singles in 1960 and 1961, with "I'll Save The Last Dance For You" an answer record to the Drifters, "Save the Last Dance for Me." Her 1961 single "I'll Be There" reached number 12 on the pop charts and was a number 15 R & B hit. This was an answer record to Ben E. Kings Stand By Me .
Real Name
- Damita Jo DuBlanc (or DeBlanc)
Name Vars
- D. Jo
- Damita Jo Gibson
- Damita Joe
- Damito Jo
- Dimita Jo
- Jo
- Miss Damita Jo
Aliases
- Jo Jo
Summary by Hoang Truong DDS
Comments
2023-04-11
Excellent song !
2023-04-11
Her voice had more depth than Nancy Wilson's and she sang with better intonation. In short, a better singer than Wilson. Also a beauty.
2023-04-10
I love this singer.
2023-04-09
hi pal thanks 4 all the posts,good tune -- ktf
