List of Jo Stafford compilation albums (2000–2009)

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The following is a list of compilation albums of songs recorded by U.S. singer Jo Stafford that were released between 2000 and 2009. They include material from her solo career, and recordings she made with artists such as Gordon MacRae, as well as her foray into comedy with husband Paul Weston as New Jersey lounge act Jonathan and Darlene Edwards.

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Jo Stafford, New York, July 1946

Just Reminiscin'

Just Reminiscin' is a 2000 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. The album was released on January 1, 2000, in the United Kingdom on the Dutton Laboratories/Vocalion label. [1]

Jo & Friends

Jo & Friends is a 2000 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and various other artists. The friends who accompany her on this album include Nelson Eddy, Liberace and Vic Damone. It was released by Sony Music on their Sony Music Special Products label on January 1, 2000. A second album, titled Jo Stafford and Friends featuring the same tracks was released on October 30, 2007, on the Collectables Records label. [2] [3]

In 2008 the album was released as part of a three CD set along with Getting Sentimental over Tommy Dorsey and Best of Jo Stafford . [4]

The Columbia Hits Collection

The Columbia Hits Collection is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by Corinthian Records on January 1, 2001. [5]

Candy

Candy
Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label Proper Sales & Distribution

Candy is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by Proper Sales & Distribution on January 1, 2001. [6]

Haunted Heart

Haunted Heart
Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label X5 Music Group

Haunted Heart is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by the X5 Music Group on January 1, 2001. [7]

'A' You're Adorable

'A' You're Adorable
Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2001 (2001-01-01)
Genre Traditional pop
Label X5 Music Group
Jo Stafford chronology
Haunted Heart
(2001)
'A' You're Adorable
(2001)
International Hitst
(2001)

'A' You're Adorable is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by the X5 Music Group on January 1, 2001.

International Hits

International Hits is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on January 1, 2001, by Corinthian Records, the company founded by Stafford and her husband Paul Weston. [9]

Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Hour
Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 9, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label Columbia River Entertainment Group
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Cocktail Hour is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on January 9, 2001 by the Columbia River Entertainment Group. [11]

The Magic of Jo Stafford

The Magic of Jo Stafford
Compilation album by
ReleasedMarch 13, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label EMI Gold
Music for Pleasure (United Kingdom)

The Magic of Jo Stafford is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on March 13, 2001 on the EMI Gold label. [12] In the United Kingdom this album was released by Music for Pleasure. [13]

Jo Stafford on Capitol

Jo Stafford on Capitol is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on the Collectors' Choice label on June 12, 2001. [14]

Old Rugged Cross

Old Rugged Cross
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 9, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Inspirational music
Label EMI
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Old Rugged Cross is a 2001 compilation album of inspirational songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and singer and actor Gordon Macrae. Originally released by EMI Records on July 9, 2001, it was re-released in 2011. [16]

Best of the War Years

Best of the War Years
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 10, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label Stardust Records
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Best of the War Years is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by Stardust Records on July 10, 2001, and features tracks she recorded during the Second World War. [18]

Platinum Collection

Platinum Collection
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 2, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label Start

Platinum Collection is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on the Start label on July 2, 2001. [19]

The Two of Us

The Two of Us
Compilation album by
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2001
Genre Traditional pop
Label The Empress Recording Company
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The Two of Us is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and actor and singer Gordon Macrae. It was released by the Empress Recording Company on September 18, 2001. [21]

Yes Indeed!

Yes Indeed
Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 8, 2002
Genre Traditional pop
Label Proper Records
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Yes Indeed is a 2002 compilation album box set of four discs featuring songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released in the United Kingdom by Proper Records on April 8, 2002. [23]

I Remember You

I Remember You
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 23, 2002
Genre Traditional pop
Label Fabulous

I Remember You is a 2002 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on the Fabulous label on July 23, 2002. [24]

The Ultimate

The Ultimate
Compilation album by
ReleasedAugust 27, 2002
Genre Traditional pop
Label EMI Music Distribution
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The Ultimate is a 2002 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by EMI Music Distribution on August 27, 2002. [26]

The Best of Jo Stafford

The Best of Jo Stafford
Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 1, 2003
Genre Traditional pop
Label CEMA Special Markets
Professional ratings
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The Best of Jo Stafford is a 2003 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. The album was released by CEMA Special Markets on April 1, 2003. [28] An album of the same name with the same tracks was also released on the Collectables label on the same date as the CEMA Special Markets edition. [29]

In 2008 the album was re-released as part of a three CD set along with the titles Getting Sentimental over Tommy Dorsey and Jo Stafford and Friends .

Meet Jo Stafford

Meet Jo Stafford
Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 29, 2003
Genre Traditional pop
Label Sepia Records

Meet Jo Stafford is a 2003 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by Sepia Records on April 29, 2003. [30]

The Columbia Singles Collection, Vol. 1

The Columbia Singles Collection, Vol. 1 is a compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford during her time at Columbia Records. This album was released by Corinthian Records, the company founded by Stafford and her husband, Paul Weston, on February 17, 2004. [31]

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name , which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 and appears on the Memoir label. [32]

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 by Remember Records. [33]

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 by Rajon Entertainment Pty Ltd. [34]

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 and appears on the ASV and Living Era labels. [35]

Stars of the Summer Night

Stars of the Summer Night
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 13, 2004
Genre Traditional pop
Label Sepia Records

'Stars of the Summer Night' is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and actor/singer Gordon Macrae. It was released on the Sepia label on July 13, 2004. [36]

Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow
Compilation album by
ReleasedSeptember 7, 2004
Genre Traditional pop
Label BCI

'Over the Rainbow' is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. The album was released on the BCI label on September 7, 2004. [37]

Alone & Together

Alone & Together
Compilation album by
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2005
Genre Traditional pop
Label Castle Pulse

Alone & Together is a 2005 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and actor/singer Gordon Macrae. The album features both duets by Stafford and Macrae, as well as solo performances by both artists. It was released on February 28, 2005 on the Castle Pulse label. [38] [39]

Memories Are Made of These

Memories Are Made of These
Compilation album by
ReleasedAugust 2, 2005
Genre Traditional pop
Label Essential Gold/Dynamic

Memories Are Made of These is a 2005 compilation album of songs recorded by American artist Jo Stafford. The album was released on August 2, 2005, and has appeared on the Essential Gold and Dynamic labels. [40]

Love, Mystery and Adventure

Love, Mystery and Adventure
Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 18, 2006
Genre Traditional pop
Label Jasmine Records

Love, Mystery and Adventure is a 2006 compilation album of songs recorded by American artist Jo Stafford. It was released by Jasmine Records on April 18, 2006. [41]

Sincerely Yours

Sincerely Yours is a 2006 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on May 9, 2006 on the Sepia label.

The "Hollywood House Party" included on the album was a special release of Columbia Records in 1955. It was recorded at a party Stafford and husband Paul Weston gave at their home. Columbia had produced several new phonographs in 1955; part of their sales promotion for them was to give buyers of units valued at $100 or more the Columbia House Party album, which was not available any other way. [42] One side of the album featured the party with celebrities at the Weston's California home, while the other featured Mitch Miller's New York City party. Those who attended the Weston's Hollywood house party and are heard on this album include Liberace, Dave Brubeck, and Frankie Laine. [43] [44]

Vintage Years

Vintage Years
Compilation album by
ReleasedJune 22, 2006
Genre Traditional pop
Label Red X

Vintage Years is a 2006 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. The album was released under the Red X label on June 22, 2006. [45]

All Hits!

All Hits!
Compilation album by
ReleasedDecember 18, 2006
Genre Traditional pop
Label Golden Stars

All Hits! is a 2006 compilation album of songs recorded by Jo Stafford. The album was released on the Golden Stars label on 18 December 2006. [46]

Ultimate Capitol Collection

Ultimate Capitol Collection
Compilation album by
ReleasedJune 4, 2007
Genre Traditional pop
Label EMI
Professional ratings
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Ultimate Capitol Collection is a 2007 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. The album was released on the EMI label on June 4, 2007. [48]

Blues in the Night

Blues in the Night
Compilation album by
ReleasedOctober 30, 2007
Genre Traditional pop
Label PIO

Blues in the Night is a 2007 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. This collection, released on the PIO label in the United Kingdom, has 23 tracks. It was released on October 30, 2007. [49] [50]

Her Greatest Hits

Her Greatest Hits is a 2008 compilation album of songs recorded by American artist Jo Stafford. This album, released by JSP on January 8, 2008, features over 100 of Stafford's recordings. [51] [52]

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me is a 2008 compilation album of songs by American artist Jo Stafford. Released on the Dynamic label on April 8, 2008, the album features 16 of Stafford's hits. [53]

The Capitol Rarities 1943-1950

The Capitol Rarities 1943-1950 is a 2009 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on March 24, 2009 on the DRG label and is a collection of rare recordings from the earlier part of her career. [54]

Reflections: The Ultimate Collection

Reflections: The Ultimate Collection
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 14, 2009
Genre Traditional pop
Label Jasmine Records

Reflections: The Ultimate Collection is a 2009 compilation of recordings by Jo Stafford. The collection was released on the Jasmine label on July 14, 2009 as a 4-CD set. [55]

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Jo Stafford American singer (1917–2008)

Jo Elizabeth Stafford was an American traditional pop music singer and occasional actress, whose career spanned five decades from the late 1930s to the early 1980s. Admired for the purity of her voice, she originally underwent classical training to become an opera singer before following a career in popular music, and by 1955 had achieved more worldwide record sales than any other female artist. Her 1952 song "You Belong to Me" topped the charts in the United States and United Kingdom, becoming the second single to top the UK Singles Chart, and the first by a female artist to do so.

"You Belong to Me" is a romantic popular music ballad from the 1950s. It is well known for its opening line, "See the pyramids along the Nile". The song was published in Hollywood on April 21, 1952, and the most popular version was by Jo Stafford, reaching No. 1 on both the UK and US singles charts.

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<i>The Capitol Rarities 1943-1950</i> 2009 compilation album by Jo Stafford

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<i>You Belong to Me</i> (2008 Jo Stafford album) 2008 compilation album by Jo Stafford

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<i>Sincerely Yours</i> (Jo Stafford album) 2006 compilation album by Jo Stafford

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<i>You Belong to Me</i> (ASV/Living Era) 2004 compilation album by Jo Stafford

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 and appears on the ASV and Living Era labels.

<i>You Belong to Me</i> (Rajon) 2004 compilation album by Jo Stafford

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 by Rajon Entertainment Pty Ltd.

<i>You Belong to Me</i> (Remember) 2004 compilation album by Jo Stafford

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 by Remember Records.

<i>You Belong to Me</i> (Memoir) 2004 compilation album by Jo Stafford

You Belong to Me is a 2004 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It is one of many Stafford compilations to have been released in the early 2000s under the title You Belong to Me, the name derived from the song of the same name, which became one of her best known hits during the 1950s. This album was released on June 29, 2004 and appears on the Memoir label.

<i>The Columbia Singles Collection, Vol. 1</i> 2004 compilation album by Jo Stafford

'The Columbia Singles Collection, Vol. 1' is a compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford during her time at Columbia Records. This album was released by Corinthian Records, the company founded by Stafford and her husband, Paul Weston, on February 17, 2004.

<i>Jo Stafford on Capitol</i> 2001 compilation album by Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford on Capitol is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on the Collectors' Choice label on June 12, 2001.

<i>International Hits</i> (Jo Stafford album) 2001 compilation album by Jo Stafford

International Hits is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released on January 1, 2001, by Corinthian Records, the company founded by Stafford and her husband Paul Weston.

<i>The Columbia Hits Collection</i> 2001 compilation album by Jo Stafford

The Columbia Hits Collection is a 2001 compilation album of songs recorded by the American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by Corinthian Records on January 1, 2001.

<i>Jo & Friends</i>

Jo & Friends is a 2000 compilation album of songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and various other artists. The friends who accompany her on this album include Nelson Eddy, Liberace and Vic Damone. It was released by Sony Music on their Sony Music Special Products label on January 1, 2000. A second album, titled Jo Stafford and Friends featuring the same tracks was released on October 30, 2007, on the Collectables Records label.

Kiss Me, Kate is a 1949 album of songs from the musical of the same name recorded by American singer Jo Stafford and actor and singer Gordon Macrae. It was released January 1, 1949 on Columbia Records. In its record review column, Saturday Review called it the best album of the show's songs outside the original cast album.

<i>Happy Holidays: I Love the Winter Weather</i> 1999 compilation album by Jo Stafford

Happy Holidays: I Love the Winter Weather is a 1999 compilation album of seasonal songs recorded by American singer Jo Stafford. It was released by Corinthian Records, the label founded by Stafford and her husband Paul Weston on October 12, 1999.

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