I'm late to an old thread, but love her. I was aware of her, but mostly from my youth, including as Dixie on Emergency!, though I'd heard her singing too. But I was just a kid and that kind of music wasn't cool. When Analog Productions released Julie is Her Name a few years back at 45 RPM, I ordered that and it's been all downhill (financially) from there as I've been building her catalog with original pressings. She was amazing and has to be one of my absolute favorite female vocalist ever. She's also amazing for showing your system off to those who don't understand true HiFi.
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Foster, everyone agrees she is the queen of ballads. |
I'm in too. I have 3 or 4 of her albums and they are great end to end.
One of my favorite songs - "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" |
IMO she was a better actress then singer.
05-04-14: Dayglow Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I would say that you haven't heard enough of her work. I'm telling you all again, find her up-
beat work, she had fantastic timing could swing with the
best of them. 05-04-14: Schubert No question that her timing and tonality was beautiful and showed especially in upbeat recordings. But, she had plenty of beautiful slow tempo recordings as well. Here are some of my favorites: "What Is This Thing Called Love?" "Blue Moon" "What's New?" "Willow Weep For Me" "Cry Me a River" "A Cottage For Sale" "Don't Worry Bout Me" "S'Wonderful" "Go Slow" "Doncha Go Away Mad" "Gone With the Wind" "You Do Something To Me" "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" "Laura" Listen to these recordings and tell me she wasn't fabulous! |
Well said, Goldenguy, well said .
I'm telling you all again, find her up-beat work, she had fantastic timing , could swing with the best of them.
My records are packed for moving, can't make a recommendation
just now. |
1965 or 66.....I saw her at The Royal Box,Americana Hotel.New York City.All I can say is that she sounded as good as she looked and she looked incredible |
Dayglow,
You might be right, but I still can't think of anyone before or after who can match. |
IMO she was a better actress then singer. |
Mark, I highly recommend:"Love On The Rocks" and "Julie Is Her Name" |
1markr, one of the best-of albums, there were few released on Liberty label are the most popular and the most recommended to start from... |
Hey Foster, while I enjoy Julie very much, which are her "best" must have albums? Any recommendations? |
I cannot tell you how much I listen to her music, almost daily. I guess you could say I'm obsessed with her "sound." I'm addicted. Roxy54 you will enjoy her music even more! I wish my stereo was better because of her, and I really wish I had an exceptional vinyl rig in an exceptional system just have an even greater appreciation of her special sound. |
She was also a very fine person , beloved by all who met or worked with her.
Also gave large amounts of money to Child Charities, just a lovely human being. |
Foster 9,
I only know a little of her music. Thanks for the heads-up...I'm going to buy some. |
She's still a magnet after whole buncha years past stronger than most before or after her life/stage career. |
The greatest american female ballad singer.
She could go upbeat just as well, but her producers seldom let her. |
John Marks of Stereophile has turned me on to several wonderful albums over the years, not least of which is Time for Love - the Best of Julie London. |
Mark, it's been a while since I've seen one of your posts here. Good to hear from you! Glad to know you also enjoy her music. |
Hey Foster, I was just listening to Julie last night! I agree with everything you say. Wonderful talent and a voice that I never get tired of! |
One of my favorites, a beautiful woman with a fantastic voice. |
No one here knows how great she was? |
