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Carmen McRae

Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 8, 1920 (New York City), Died November 10, 1994 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 143 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 89685 3/30/1956 All this could lead to love Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89686 3/30/1956 Even if it breaks my heart Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89904 5/4/1956 You don't know me Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89905 5/4/1956 Never loved him anyhow Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89906 5/4/1956 Skyliner Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89907 5/4/1956 If you should leave me Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 100557 9/4/1956 The party's over Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 100558 9/4/1956 Namely you Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101700 2/18/1957 Tea for two Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101701 2/18/1957 Cheek to cheek Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101702 2/18/1957 The things we did last Summer Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101703 2/18/1957 They didn't believe me Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101704 2/18/1957 Baby it's cold outside Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101705 2/18/1957 There's a small hotel Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101706 2/9/1957 People will say we're in love Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101707 2/19/1957 Happy to make your acquaintance Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101708 2/19/1957 Two sleepy people Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101709 2/19/1957 Who cares Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101710 2/19/1957 You're the top Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101865 3/5/1957 It's like gettin' a donkey to gallop Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101866 3/5/1957 How many stars have to shine? Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101867 3/5/1957 As I love you Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101868 3/5/1957 So nice to be wrong Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101873 3/6/1957 East of the sun (West of the moon) Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 101874 3/6/1957 Guess who I saw today Carmen McRae vocalist  
(Results 51-75 of 143 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McRae, Carmen," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635

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