rest in peace, Eydie
I just heard that Eydie Gormé died.
Most people of my generation remember her only in her late career — and many dismiss her because of it — but get hold of something she did at her peak. For instance, "The Gift," from Blame it on the Bossa Nova. A radiant performance: she's simply perfect, and the sparkling arrangement sets her off like a jewel.
Listen to the way she navigates the tricky melody: right there with it, swooping in and out stylishly as the need arises, with that clear enunciation and a wide variety of American Eastern Seaboard Rs. Girlish, sophisticated, utterly musical. The album is highly recommended, and (with the exception of its title track, very obviously demanded by some pinstriped executive who wanted a Sandra Dee-ish hit) a breezy corrective to those who only know her from her rather turgid Carol Burnett Show performances.
Most people of my generation remember her only in her late career — and many dismiss her because of it — but get hold of something she did at her peak. For instance, "The Gift," from Blame it on the Bossa Nova. A radiant performance: she's simply perfect, and the sparkling arrangement sets her off like a jewel.
Listen to the way she navigates the tricky melody: right there with it, swooping in and out stylishly as the need arises, with that clear enunciation and a wide variety of American Eastern Seaboard Rs. Girlish, sophisticated, utterly musical. The album is highly recommended, and (with the exception of its title track, very obviously demanded by some pinstriped executive who wanted a Sandra Dee-ish hit) a breezy corrective to those who only know her from her rather turgid Carol Burnett Show performances.
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