by LaVern Baker · Collectables · CD · EAN 0090431641521
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«Precious Memories / LaVern Sings Bessie Smith» is the compilation by LaVern Baker, released in 2000 by Collectables on CD.
The CD brings together the two LPs LaVern Baker recorded for Atlantic in the late fifties: the gospel repertoire «Precious Memories», with choirs and orchestra, and the tribute to Bessie Smith, with versions of blues classics. Among the 24 tracks are «Precious Memories», «Just a Closer Walk With Thee» and «Back Water Blues».
The catalogue number is COL-CD-6415; the edition presents the two original Atlantic LPs on a single CD, with 24 tracks in English.
It will appeal to fans of classic R&B, gospel and blues, with two facets of LaVern Baker brought together on a single CD.
