Georgie Fame - Two Faces Of Fame (1967) [1992]

Split between studio and live tracks, there are few vestiges of Fame's pop/rock traits on this set, which focuses on suaver, jazzier big-band arrangements. It's pulled off in a convincingly sophisicated and smooth fashion, but it lacks much spunk or fire. The material includes covers of standards by the likes of Rodgers & Hart, and the set will probably appeal more to jazz vocal fans than listeners who think Fame's mid-'60s "beat" records were his best. ~ Richie Unterberger

Tracks:

01. Georgie Fame : Green Back Dollar Bill [00:03:51]
02. Georgie Fame : Things Ain't What They Used to Be [00:04:51]
03. Georgie Fame : River's Invitation [00:02:27]
04. Georgie Fame : Bluesology [00:03:32]
05. Georgie Fame : Don't Try [00:03:08]
06. Georgie Fame : Keep Your Big Mouth Shut [00:03:44]
07. Georgie Fame : You're Driving Me Crazy [00:03:32]
08. Georgie Fame : C'est la Vie [00:04:12]
09. Georgie Fame : El Pussy Cat [00:04:14]
10. Georgie Fame : It Could Happen to You [00:02:39]
11. Georgie Fame : Do It the Hard Way [00:03:08]