| In a Blue Mood | ||||
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| Released | 1955 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
In a Blue Mood is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1955 by Capitol Records (catalog no. T-580). [2]
Upon its release, Billboard magazine wrote that the 12 songs selected for the album show Starr "at her bluesy best" with songs allowing her to display "atmosphere and mood". [3] AllMusic gave the album a rating of two stars. [1]
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Movin'! is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1959 by Capitol Records. Produced by Dave Cavanaugh, it was her first album after returning to Capitol. While RCA Victor had her singing material with a pop orientation, the liner notes assert Capitol's intention to "reaffirm her status as a great jazz vocalist." She was backed on the album by an orchestra conducted by Van Alexander and a big band.
Blue Starr is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1957 by RCA Victor. It was her second album for RCA Victor. Hal Stanley was the producer.
The One, The Only Kay Starr is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1956 by RCA Victor. It was her first album for RCA Victor after a decade with Capitol Records.
The Kay Starr Style is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1953 by Capitol Records. The album included Starr's No. 3 pop hit, "Side by Side". Originally issued as a 10-inch LP with eight songs, it was reissued in 1955 as a 12-inch album with four additional tracks.
Swingin' with the Starr, also known as Swinging with the Starr: Kay Starr Swings, is a studio album of 16 songs recorded by Kay Starr. It was released in September 1956 by Liberty Records. The recordings feature Starr singing with the Jazz All Stars.
I Cry by Night is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1962 by Capitol Records. In 2014, Universal Music Group made the album available on YouTube with 24 bit mastering.
One More Time is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1960 by Capitol Records.
I Hear the Word is a studio album of inspirational songs by Kay Starr. It was released in 1959 by RCA Victor. Starr was backed up on the album by the Jimmy Joyce Singers and an orchestra conducted by Bill Stafford.
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Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz, also known as Romantic Jazz, is a studio album by television personality, Jackie Gleason. It was released in 1955 on Capitol Records. Gleason conducted the orchestra.
Persuasive Percussion Volume 4 is a studio album by Enoch Light and The Command All Stars. It was produced by Enoch Light and released in 1961 on Light's Command Records label.
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