Brenda Lee / Pete Fountain - Brenda & Pete LP Vinyl Record For Sale

Brenda Lee / Pete Fountain - Brenda & Pete - Decca Records DL 74955 - 1968 - Original Release - Pinckneyville Pressing

Tracks:

Cabaret (From The Musical Production: "Cabaret")
There's A Kind Of Hush
Basin Street Blues
Windy
Night And Day
One Of Those Songs (Le Bal De Mo: Temouille)
Mood Indigo
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
The 59th Street Bridge Song
Anything Goes
I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues

    Brenda & Pete is a warm and easygoing collaboration between powerhouse vocalist Brenda Lee and legendary clarinet player Pete Fountain, blending smooth pop vocals with relaxed New Orleans-style jazz. Released during the early 1960s, the album stands out for its laid-back charm, mixing Brenda Lee’s emotional singing with Fountain’s rich, melodic clarinet work in a way that feels classy without ever sounding complicated. Instead of focusing on rock and roll hits, the record leans into softer standards and jazz-pop arrangements, giving it a timeless cocktail-lounge feel that still sounds inviting decades later. It’s the kind of album that works equally well as background listening or for fans who appreciate vintage American music with real personality and musicianship.

Genre/s: Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Easy Listening, Dixieland Jazz
For Fans Of: Patsy Cline, Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong
Official Release Date: 1968
Notes: Smooth duet-style chemistry between vocals and clarinet | Strong New Orleans jazz influence | Softer and more sophisticated than Brenda Lee’s rockabilly recordings | Easy listening atmosphere with vintage studio warmth