- Original Release Date: 12 Sep 2011
- Label: Play Digital
- Copyright: 2011 PLAY DIGITAL
- Total Length: 2:33:25
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- ASIN: B005MYZFYA
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,565 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Barry McCanna
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Given the opportunity, Fats Waller could produce minor masterpieces, but his creative talents were undermined by the need to fund his increasingly hectic lifestyle, which factor bedevilled much of his later output. Fortunately for us, this Avid set has been cherry-picked with evident care, and the result lives up to the title. Those who know him only as the exuberant leader of his Rhythm group will discover two earlier sides with his Buddies, some of his distinctive piano solos, and some amusing dialogue on two collaborations with Jack Teagarden. It may come as a surprise also to hear him on the organ, in four 1927 pipe-organ solos and with Morris' Hot Babies the same year. In addition, he is featured on the Compton organ in "Ain't Misbehavin'", a side recorded with his Continental Rhythm during a visit to London in 1938, and the orchestral version of "Bond Street" from his London Suite of 1939 is included also. In short, anyone wanting an excellent showcase of Fats Waller's talents will not be disappointed.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You need a lift, you want to hear something that makes you so happy that you want to laugh out loud? Well, this is it! Go for it!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a really well put together compilation, the first CD has more instrumental pieces which demonstrate the intricacy and beauty of Fats' piano playing and arrangement. The second has the more vocally defined tracks (though the instrumental elements are not in any way missing) and the distinctive playfulness of Fats' vocal style which is a unique experience. Overall I've found listening to this a joyful experience and its a great CD for any fan as well as anyone that hasn't already heard much of his music.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Worthy Collection Of Fats Numbers
This is as suggested on the cd cover a good deal of Fats instrumental numbers organ and piano. The reproduction is not too bad considering the age of the recordings The track which... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Reggie P
5.0 out of 5 stars
My feets too big...
Essential collection just about sums it up. All the greats from the master that can be listened to time and time again on one disk.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Alistair Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Listening
Very good value for the cost of the CD, good variation of Fats Waller songs, covers the full range of his talent.
Published 4 months ago by Colin Picking
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia.
Helpful in trying to educate an offspring into appreciating the art, style of an accomplished performer. Remarkable talent and performer
Published 5 months ago by H. R. Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fats Collection
The Beatles were inspired by this man(along with others) and I can understand why. I heard one of Fats songs by chance and decided to buy this set. I have not been disappointed
Published 13 months ago by Dave
4.0 out of 5 stars
Many instrumentals
I bought this cd because I had previously enjoyed Fats' humorous renditions of amusing lyrics. In that respect it was a disappointment as many of the tracks are instrumentals. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by avondale paul
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