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1992 studio album by Betty Carter
It's Not About the Melody studio album by the American jazz singer Betty Carter .[ 1]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 1]
The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album four stars, and described Carter as "a vocal improviser in a manner few have equaled, and if her voice lacks the clarity and timbre of the all-time greats, she's more than compensated with incredible timing, flexibility and power."[ 1]
Title Writer(s) 1. "Naima's Love Song" Betty Carter , John Hicks 8:25 2. "Stay as Sweet as You Are " Mack Gordon , Harry Revel 7:11 3. "Make Him Believe" Carter 5:25 4. "I Should Care " Sammy Cahn , Axel Stordahl , Paul Weston 3:26 5. "Once Upon a Summertime " Eddie Barclay , Michel Legrand , Eddy Marnay , Johnny Mercer 5:58 6. "You Go to My Head " J. Fred Coots , Haven Gillespie 5:35 7. "In the Still of the Night " Cole Porter 4:07 8. "When It's Sleepy Time Down South " Clarence Muse , Leon René , Otis Rene 7:45 9. "The Love We Had Yesterday" Pat Watson 7:17 10. "Dip Bag" Carter 8:57 11. "You're Mine You" Johnny Green , Edward Heyman 7:12 Total length: 71:34
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