This is like audio Ambien. Seriously, if you're having trouble sleeping put this on. Its so lush and smoldering that it will probably put you to sleep before you even have to flip it to side B.
The Jackie Gleason LPs on Capitol are all pretty stellar examples of lounge music from the late 1950's and early 60's. The funny thing is that Jackie Gleason was best known for his portrayal of the brash, Ralph Kramden, on television's "The Honeymooners"-- his albums, however, are quite the opposite of that fat, sweaty, manic, spousal-abusey loudmouth.
Also, he's on my top 10 list of favorite drunks.
Amy doesn't believe that I owned a copy of Je m'appelle Barbra. (Actually, it's probably still in the basement). Can you please review this classic work of art for her?
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JMK
I don't believe it either! Does she sing in French the whole time? I might need to borrow this masterpiece in order to pay proper homage!
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