The Very Best of Fats Waller

The Very Best of Fats Waller Artist: Fats Waller
Label: RCA
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 090266373123
EAN: 0090266373123
ASIN: B000050G8C


Release Date: 2000-11-07

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Tracks:

  1. Ain't Misbehavin'
  2. Honeysuckle Rose - A Jam Session At Victor
  3. Hanful Of Keys - Fats Waller
  4. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby (And My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Me)
  5. Smashin' Thirds - Fats Waller
  6. The Joint Is Jumpin'
  7. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now - Fats Waller
  8. Squeeze Me
  9. Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller
  10. All That Meat And No Potatoes
  11. The Jitterbug Waltz
  12. I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)
  13. Lulu's Back In Town
  14. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
  15. Somebody Stole My Gal
  16. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
  17. The Sheik Of Araby
  18. Two Sleepy People
  19. A Good Man Is Hard To Find
  20. Your Feet's Too Big

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Thanks for smashing those thirds.......2004-05-04

If I get to heaven Fats would be one of the first people I'd look up. His music is a real joy - it always puts me in a good mood. This is one of those rare albums where every song is great!

5 out of 5 stars A True American Master.......2002-06-28

This compilation is, in effect, a reissue of earlier Bluebird compilations; nevertheless, it is a fine selection of Thomas Waller. It's as good as the Time-Life LPs in presenting Waller, who is unfortunately dismissed as merely popular a pianist or quaint curiosity. There wasn't anyone writing popular lyrics in the 30s and 40s that had his gift for invention and for melody, to say nothing of the command of his playing and singing. And that certainly includes the Gershwins. Nor was there anyone as prolific--Fats tossed away pop masterpieces (or sold them to hacks for ready cash). What I love about him is the sense of whimsy and the mother wit and satire in the face of the purely commercial aspects of Tin Pan Alley and American racism of his time. He inverts the crass nonsense that the label foists on him and makes it his own with the irony that comes from genius beset by idiocy and the joy that comes from genius celebrating its gifts. This compilation of Bluebird material is representative, and it's a worthy introduction to one of America's musical geniuses. Despite Ken Burns' virtual dismissal, you can't get away from Fats. Just listen to Prairie Home Companion. Better yet, listen to this CD. Go find some others. Read Eudora Welty's short story called "Powerhouse." Then hear Pops play Fats.

5 out of 5 stars *Fats, Bright & Brilliant*.......2002-04-12

Fats Waller was a brilliant stride pianist, fun singer, and all around great entertainer. This nicely-priced disc features a great selection of colorful, lively tunes with excellent sound quality. The recording dates range from 1929 to 1943.

The music of Fats combines astounding jazz virtuosity with a fun, swingin' mood that even the musically illiterate can enjoy. Just check out the jam-session version of Honeysuckle Rose and then the solo piano version of the same tune to witness the breadth of the man's talent. Waller was a great composer as well, and the first eleven tunes featured were either authored or co-authored by Fats. Some great jazz names show up throughout the course of the disc, including Benny Carter, Slam Stewart, Bunny Berigan, and Tommy Dorsey, and the performances within never result in anything short of pure aural joy. We are also treated to four solo pieces by Fats, played with such richness and exuberance that his piano sounds like an entire band. Not only is this a collection of important music by a true jazz giant, it also makes a great soundtrack for your hipper shindigs. Check it out.

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