USA-Various Artists - The Cole Porter Songbook (LP)

Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 - October 15, 1964) is one of the biggest names on the 20th century American music scene. Many of his songs became noted standards for their witty, urban lyrics; and most of his scores were successful on Broadway and in the movies. His compositions were recorded by all the great artists; from jazz performers to pop stars. Here is a collection of 14 of his classics as recorded by 14 of the century's most important artists: Tony Bennett; Dinah Washington; Arty Shaw; Eartha Kitt; Ella Fitzgerald; Anita O'day; Frank Sinatra; Judy Garland & Johnny Mercer; Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters; Lena Horne; Django Reinhardt; Chris Connor; MelTorme; Billie Holiday.