Keely Smith - Sings The John Lennon - Paul Mccartney Songbook + A Keely: Christmas (2022)

The album is a gem with Keeley's vocals accompanying the stylish arrangement and craftsmanship of the performance! The arrangement with light bossa is charming at the beginning (M-1), followed by the romantic M-2, and the night falls away. Arrangements by Ernie Freeman and Benny Carter shine through, and it is no wonder why the reissue was eagerly awaited. The fact that the Beatles' names were not used in the title of the album shows Keely's respect for the composers. The swingy M-3, M-5, M-9, and the graceful waltz-like M-11 are all good songs, and the album is finished with an exquisite blend of nostalgia and urban sensibility. The bonus track, "A Keely Christmas," released in 1960, is included as a Christmas present for this year. Commentary: Kazunori Harada

Tracklist:
1-1 Keely Smith - IF I FELL [3:07]
1-2 Keely Smith - THIS GIRL [2:26]
1-3 Keely Smith - PLEASE PLEASE ME [2:50]
1-4 Keely Smith - AND I LOVE HIM [2:54]
1-5 Keely Smith - WORLD WITHOUT LOVE [3:19]
1-6 Keely Smith - SHE LOVES YOU [3:14]
1-7 Keely Smith - A HARD DAY’S NIGHT [3:10]
1-8 Keely Smith - DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? [2:46]
1-9 Keely Smith - CAN’T BUY ME LOVE [2:19]
1-10 Keely Smith - ALL MY LOVING [3:06]
1-11 Keely Smith - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND [3:04]
1-12 Keely Smith - P.S. I LOVE YOU [2:46]
1-13 Keely Smith - WHITE CHRISTMAS [2:57]
1-14 Keely Smith - CHRISTMAS ISLAND [2:26]
1-15 Keely Smith - O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM [2:12]
1-16 Keely Smith - JINGLE BELLS [2:21]
1-17 Keely Smith - HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS [2:37]
1-18 Keely Smith - O HOLY NIGHT [2:17]
1-19 Keely Smith - SILENT NIGHT [2:46]
1-20 Keely Smith - THE CHRISTMAS SONG [3:27]
1-21 Keely Smith - HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING [2:50]
1-22 Keely Smith - I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS [3:00]
1-23 Keely Smith - RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER [2:23]
1-24 Keely Smith - ADESTE FIDELES [1:55]
1-25 Keely Smith - BLUE CHRISTMAS [2:36]