| The One and Only Tommy Dorsey | |
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| Studio album by Tommy Dorsey | |
| Released | 1961 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | RCA Camden |
The One And Only Tommy Dorsey is an album released in 1961 featuring Tommy Dorsey and his band playing, accompanied by a number of singers such as Frank Sinatra, Jack Leonard, Jo Stafford, Edythe Wright, and the Pied Pipers. [1]
| Track | Song Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Whatcha Know Joe? Composed by Victor Young | 3:24 |
| 2. | The Lonesome Road Composed by Nathaniel Shilkret | 4:55 |
| 3. | The Call of the Canon Composed by Billy Hill | 3:08 |
| 4. | Way Down Yonder In New Orleans Composed by Henry Creamer | 2:49 |
| 5. | Too Romantic Composed by Johnny Burke, Jimmy Monaco | 3:11 |
| Track | Song Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Lady Is A Tramp Composed by Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers | 2:54 |
| 2. | A Sinner Kissed An Angel Composed by Mac David, Ray Joseph, Larry Shanye | 2:56 |
| 3. | Night in Sudan Composed by Tommy Dorsey | 3:15 |
| 4. | Turn Off The Moon | 2:43 |
| 5. | Be Careful, It's My Heart Composed by Irving Berlin | 2:49 |
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