Steve Lawrence returns to the WSVNRadio review with his compilation of
hits from his years at ABC Paramount (1959-1960). As a kid, I had one of
his hits on 45 rpm vinyl -- "Footsteps"/"You Don't Know."
Taragon Records would release this compilation, likewise his hits on the
Coral label,
Songs By Steve Lawrence. Easy Listening and the early sound
of Rock n Roll best describes Lawrence's music on his Best Of.
"Pretty Blue Eyes" has the typical 1950s pop style, likewise
"Footsteps," and "Why Why Why." There are many songs consisting
of a crooning styles. Frank Sinatra and/or Bobby Darin comes to mind on songs
such as "I Hear A Rhapsody" (Sinatra), "There'll Be Some Changes
Made" (Darin), "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" (Sinatra/Darin;
nice big band sound on this one). Another nice big band sound and having the
Bobby Darin style is "You're Everything Wonderful."
Steve Lawrence defines his own crooning style on songs such as "Loving
Is A Way Of Living," "You're Nearer" and "You Don't Know."
"(I Don't Care) Only Love Me" is very impressive, havving a jumpy Easy
Listening sound, and the closing tune, "Come Back Silly Girl" has a
slight Harry Belafonte style; another nice Easy Listening style.
The Best Of Steve Lawrence, likewise Songs By Steve Lawrence
are good collections in discovering his music. Surprsingly, his most famous hit,
"Go Away Little Girl" (which reached #1), is not on either compilation.
That song would be found on a greatest hits collection, featuring both himself
and his wife, Eydie Gorme. The early 1950s sound and styles of Sinatra and
Darin are covered mostly throughout this set, and for those who enjoy Easy
Listening, and Big Bands will enjoy this compilation.
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