Catherine Laverne Starks, known professionally as Kay Starr, was an American pop and jazz singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s. She was of Iroquois and Irish heritage. Starr was successful in every field of music she tried, but her roots were in jazz.
"Act Naturally" is a song written by Johnny Russell, with a writing credit given to Voni Morrison and publishing rights transferred to Buck Owens. It was originally recorded by Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, whose version reached number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1963, his first chart-topper. In 2002, Shelly Fabian of About.com ranked the song number 169 on her list of the Top 500 Country Music Songs.
"Sentimental Journey" is a popular song, published in 1944. The music was written by Les Brown and Ben Homer, and the lyrics were written by Bud Green.
"I'm Beginning to See the Light" is a popular song and jazz standard, with music written by Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, and Harry James and lyrics by Don George and published in 1944.
William McLeish Smith was an American saxophonist and one of the major alto saxophone players of the swing era. He also played clarinet and sang.
"Angry" is a popular song, with lyrics by Dudley Mecum and music by Henry Brunies, Merritt Brunies, and Jules Cassard, written in 1925. Ted Lewis and His Band first recorded the instrumental version on June 22, 1925, and then on June 26, 1925, The Whispering Pianist recorded the first vocal version.
Willis Leonard Holman, known professionally as Bill Holman, is an American composer, arranger, conductor, saxophonist, and songwriter working in jazz and traditional pop. His career is over six decades long, having started with the Charlie Barnet orchestra in 1950.
"Swingin' Down the Lane" is a 1923 song composed by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Popular versions in 1923 were by Isham Jones and his Orchestra; Ben Bernie; and The Columbians.
The Astronauts were an American rock and roll band, who had a minor hit in 1963 with "Baja" and remained successful for several years, especially in Japan. They have been described as being, "along with...(the) Trashmen, the premier landlocked Midwestern surf group of the '60s." For most of their career, the band members were Rich Fifield, Jon "Storm" Patterson, Bob Demmon, Dennis Lindsey, and Jim Gallagher.
"Swingin Party" is a song written by Paul Westerberg and recorded by his band The Replacements for their fourth studio album Tim (1985). The song is an indie rock and rock and roll ballad with influences from jazz, country and new wave. Lyrically, it portrays the protagonist's "feigned nonchalance". It was well received by music critics, who praised Westerberg's songwriting talent. The song has been covered by other artists, notably Kindness in 2009 and Lorde in 2013.
Losers, Weepers is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1960 by Capitol Records. It was produced by Dave Cavanaugh. She is backed on the album by Van Alexander and his band. The album's liner notes state: "Kay Starr, working closely and skillfully with the musicians, so that each nuance of lyric, melody, and mood is carried out with full beauty and meaning."
Kay Starr: Jazz Singer is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1960 by Capitol Records. It was produced by Dave Cavanaugh, and the music was arranged and conducted by Van Alexander.
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.
In a Blue Mood is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1955 by 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.
Just Plain Country is a studio album by Kay Starr. It was released in 1962 by Capitol Records. Ken Nelson was the producer. In 2015, the Universal Music Group made the album available on YouTube.
