Billie Holiday "Control Booth Series, Vol. 1, 1940-1941"
The “Control Booth Series, Vol. 1: 1940-1941” by Billie Holiday is a collection of recordings from her early career. This album includes multiple takes of several songs, offering listeners a glimpse into her recording process and the development of her performances. Here are some of the tracks featured in the album:
I’m All for You: This song has two versions, one at 3:28 and another at 3:09, both performed by Billie Holiday.
I Hear Music: Two versions of this Burton Lane and Frank Loesser composition are included, each lasting 2:42 minutes.
It’s the Same Old Story: Four different takes of this Michael Field and Newt Oliphant song are featured, with durations ranging from 3:09 to 3:19.
Practice Makes Perfect: Three versions of this Ernest Gold, Don “Red” Roberts, and Don Roberts composition are included, with times ranging from 2:35 to 2:44.
St. Louis Blues: Two versions of W.C. Handy’s classic are featured, with Billie Holiday and Benny Carter performing, each lasting around 2:50 to 2:58.
Loveless Love: Another W.C. Handy composition performed by Billie Holiday and Benny Carter, lasting 3:18.
Let’s Do It: Three versions of Cole Porter’s song are included, with Billie Holiday and Eddie Heywood performing, each ranging from 1:11 to 2:58.
Georgia on My Mind: Three versions of this Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell composition are featured, with durations ranging from 3:01 to 3:19.
Romance in the Dark: Four versions of this Sam Coslow and Gertrude Neisen composition are included, with times ranging from 2:16 to 2:28.
All of Me: One version of Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons’ composition is featured, performed by Billie Holiday and Eddie Heywood, lasting 3:58.