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Let's Face The Music And Dance

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date February 26, 2008
- the legendary Fred Astaire's audition card! Well, I think he can sing as well as dance a little. Anyone who likes Fred Astaire will love this album, which includes all his best hits from films including Top Hat, Carefree, Shall we Dance, and Swing Time... Unfortunately, it does not include Ginger Rogers, but I love it anyway! A romantic hero of a time when the world was in a Depression, Fred Astaire will brighten up anyone's day and will live on forever in the hearts of people throughout the world.

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The Essential Collection

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date September 18, 2006
A very good range of songs, it seems silly to give the review any loss of stars because of a one track omission. Unfortunately songs are a bit too fast and much faster than any in the films. Added to that the small actual amount of song, rather more instrumental and this scores a three in my mind but may be higher for those people who think the film songs are too slow.

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Cheek to Cheek

by: Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers

Release Date March 04, 2008
A very good range of songs, it seems silly to give the review any loss of stars because of a one track omission. Unfortunately songs are a bit too fast and much faster than any in the films. Added to that the small actual amount of song, rather more instrumental and this scores a three in my mind but may be higher for those people who think the film songs are too slow.

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Steppin' Out: Astaire Sings

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date December 23, 1999
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Fred Astaire: Let's Face the Music and Dance

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date June 08, 1995
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.

CD-Charts Position 6
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A Couple of Song and Dance Men

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date November 01, 2004
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Top Hat White Tie and Tails: His 50 Finest/Original Mono Recordings 1926-1950

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date February 04, 2002
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Complete Recordings Vol.3 1933-1936: Top Hat White Tie & Tails

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date September 01, 2003
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Dancing Cheek to Cheek With Fred Astaire: His 56 Finest

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date October 27, 2008
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Puttin' on the Ritz

by: Fred Astaire

Release Date May 01, 1992
This is part of Norman Grantz' "Fred Astaire Story" project from the 1950s. The later Astaire turns in relaxed performances, quite different from his sound in the 1930s - better, in fact. He is backed by an excellent small jazz group including Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers and Flip Philips! They contribute some superb moments to the album, too. The recording quality is excellent and gives an intimate feel. Don't be put off by the terrible cover design. This is a great CD.