The Great American Songbook by Carmen Mercedes McRae is a limited double LP, an analog remastering of Pure Pleasure Records, 180 grams. Originally published by Atlantic Recording Corporation in 1972. Carmen McRae is an underrated artist and one of the most influential jazz singers. Her big example was Billie Holliday who was only 8 years older. In the style of other greats like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. With a great accompaniment of which jazz guitarist Joe Pass is probably the best known.

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Tracklist

Side 1
1. Satin doll
2. At long last love
3. If the moon turns green
4. Day by day
5. What are you doing the rest of your life

Side 2
1. I only have eyes for you
2. Medley
3. Sunday

Side 3
1. A song for you
2. I cried for you now it's your turn to cry for me
3. Behind the face
4. The ballad of the Thelonious munk
5. There no such thing of love

Side 4
1. They long to be close to you
2. Three little words
3. Mr. Ugly
4. It's like reaching for the moon
5. I thought about you