Dakota Staton has long been a fine jazz singer who is at her best on blues and standards. Usually her ballad renditions make for a fine contrast, but this out-of-print LP is a bit of a disappointment. Staton is backed by strings, flutes, French horns, a harp and a rhythm section arranged by Benny Carter. Unfortunately, the strings often weigh down the music, and the worst aspects of Staton's singing are often emphasized with exaggerated emotions, a touch too much vibrato and a sameness to many of her interpretations. The dozen songs mostly stick to older standards and are not completely without merit Dakota Staton's fans will want it anyway, but she is represented by much more exciting performances elsewhere.

TRACKLIST

01. You're Mine, You!
02. Dedicated To You
03. Close Your Eyes
04. Solitude
05. My Wish
06. The Very Thought Of You
07. Be Anything
08. Congratulations To Someone
09. Whispering Grass
10. Old Folks
11. Body And Soul
12. I Can't Get Started