You’re the Top: Cole Porter in the 1930s
Compilation by Cole Porter
Released 1992
Tracklist
- CD 1: 1930–1934
- 1The New Yorkers (1930): I’m Getting Myself Ready for YouEmil Coleman and His Orchestra2:39
- 2The New Yorkers (1930): Where Have You Been?Teddi King with orchestra directed by George Siravo3:10
- 3The New Yorkers (1930): Let’s Fly AwayLee Wiley with Bunny Berigan's Music3:00
- 4The New Yorkers (1930): I Happen to Like New YorkJudy Garland with orchestra & chorus directed by Norrie Paramour2:57
- 5The New Yorkers (1930): Love for SaleLibby Holman with studio orchestra3:19
- 6The New Yorkers (1930): Love for SaleRuby Braff & Ellis Larkins5:39
- 7Fifty Million Frenchmen (added 1930): Let’s Step OutMister Tram Associates2:17
- 8Gay Divorce (1932): After You, Who?Bill Evans3:39
- 9Gay Divorce (1932): After You, Who?Sylvia Syms with Mike Renzi3:29
- 10Gay Divorce (1932): I’ve Got You on My MindAmbrose and His Orchestra2:34
- 11Gay Divorce (1932): Mister and Missus FitchJulie Wilson & William Roy2:00
- 12Gay Divorce (1932): Night and DayLeo Reisman & His Orchestra, vocal refrain by Fred Astaire3:275.0 ★
- 13Gay Divorce (1932): Night and DayBillie Holiday2:584.0 ★
- 14Gay Divorce (1932): Night and DayArt Tatum1:30
- 15Gay Divorce (1932): How’s Your Romance?Bobby Short2:22
- 16Nymph Errant (1933): ExperimentMabel Mercer with Cy Walter & Stan Freeman3:18
- 17Nymph Errant (1933): The Cocotte2:45
- 18Nymph Errant (1933): Nymph ErrantGertrude Lawrence with orchestra conducted by Ray Noble2:05
- 19Nymph Errant (1933): The PhysicianJoan Morris & William Bolcom4:07
- 20Nymph Errant (1933): How Could We Be Wrong?Bobby Short3:17
- 21Nymph Errant (1933): SolomonElisabeth Welch with orchestra conducted by Ray Noble3:11
- 22Nymph Errant (1933): It’s Bad for MeRosemary Clooney & the Benny Goodman Sextet2:54
- CD 2: 1934–1936
- 1Anything Goes (1934): Anything Goes3:14
- 2Anything Goes (1934): I Get a Kick Out of YouEthel Merman with Johnny Green & his Orchestra3:07
- 3Anything Goes (1934): All Through the NightBarbara Lea with Bucky Pizzarelli3:27
- 4Anything Goes (1934): Blow, Gabriel, BlowEthel Merman with orchestra conducted by Jay Blackton2:26
- 5Anything Goes (1934): You’re the TopHal Kemp and His Orchestra3:19
- 6Anything Goes (1934): You’re the TopLouis Armstrong with orchestra directed by Russell Garcia2:33
- 7Miscellaneous Song (1934): Miss Otis RegretsEthel Waters with studio orchestra3:02
- 8Miscellaneous Song (1934): Miss Otis RegretsElla Fitzgerald3:033.0 ★
- 9Adios, Argentina (1934–35): Don’t Fence Me InEdward Nell with The Foursome Quartet2:22
- 10Adios, Argentina (1934–35): Don’t Fence Me InBing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters3:023.5 ★
- 11Jubilee (1935): Begin the BeguineTony Martin with orchestra arranged & conducted by Henri René3:56
- 12Jubilee (1935): Begin the BeguineXavier Cugat & His Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra3:13
- 13Jubilee (1935): Begin the BeguineArtie Shaw and His Orchestra3:193.0 ★
- 14Jubilee (1935): When Love Comes Your Way1:42
- 15Jubilee (1935): Why Shouldn’t I?Mary Martin with orchestra conducted by Ray Sinatra2:37
- 16Jubilee (1935): Just One of Those ThingsLouis Armstrong with Oscar Peterson and his Quartet4:04
- 17Jubilee (1935): Just One of Those ThingsBud Freeman & Bob Wilber3:51
- 18Born to Dance (1936): Easy to LoveJames Stewart with MGM Studio Orchestra1:12
- 19Born to Dance (1936): Easy to LoveJudy Garland with MGM Studio Orchestra1:54
- 20Born to Dance (1936): Easy to LoveCasper Reardon and his Orchestra3:06
- 21Born to Dance (1936): Rap Tap on WoodBobby Short2:38
- 22Born to Dance (1936): I’ve Got You Under My Skin (excerpt)Lee Wiley with Victor Young leading orchestra2:21
- 23Born to Dance (1936): I’ve Got You Under My SkinCesare Siepi with the Roland Shaw Orchestra3:55
- 24Born to Dance (1936): Swingin’ the Jinx AwayTempo King and his Kings of Tempo2:54
- CD 3: 1936–1939
- 1Red, Hot and Blue! (1936): Ridin’ HighBenny Goodman and His Orchestra2:40
- 2Red, Hot and Blue! (1936): Down in the Depths (on the 90th Floor)Ethel Merman with Fairchild and Carroll and Their Orchestra3:11
- 3Red, Hot and Blue! (1936): OursMabel Mercer, Cy Walter & Stan Freeman2:50
- 4Red, Hot and Blue! (1936): It’s De‐LovelyMabel Mercer, Cy Walter & Stan Freeman3:42
- 5Rosalie (1937 film): RosalieArtie Shaw and His Orchestra2:49
- 6Rosalie (1937 film): In the Still of the NightAl Bowlly with Ronnie Munro conducting the New Mayfair Orchestra2:02
- 7Rosalie (1937 film): In the Still of the NightJessye Norman with the Boston Pops conducted by John Williams2:43
- 8Rosalie (1937 film): I’ve a Strange New Rhythm in My HeartArtie Shaw and His New Music2:47
- 9You Never Know (1938): At Long Last LoveLena Horne with Lennie Hayton & His Orchestra2:42
- 10The Sun Never Sets (1938): River GodTodd Duncan with the Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra conducted by Charles Prentice3:12
- 11Leave It to Me (1938): My Heart Belongs to Daddy (interviews)Mary Martin1:40
- 12Leave It to Me (1938): My Heart Belongs to DaddyMary Martin with Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra3:09
- 13Leave It to Me (1938): Get Out of TownRosemary Clooney with The Concord Jazz All-Stars3:24
- 14Leave It to Me (1938): Most Gentlemen Don’t Like LoveJulie Wilson with The Marshall Grant Trio2:15
- 15The Man Who Came to Dinner (1939): What Am I to Do?Hubbell Pierce with William Roy2:14
- 16Broadway Melody of 1940 (film): I’ve Got My Eyes on YouBob Crosby and His Orchestra2:37
- 17Broadway Melody of 1940 (film): Please Don’t Monkey With BroadwayFred Astaire & George Murphy with MGM Studio Orchestra3:30
- 18Broadway Melody of 1940 (film): I Concentrate on YouTeddi King3:47
- 19Du Barry Was a Lady (1939): FriendshipJudy Garland & Johnny Mercer with orchestra conducted by Victor Young2:39
- 20Du Barry Was a Lady (1939): Do I Love You?Ella Fitzgerald with orchestra conducted by Buddy Bregman3:52
- 21Du Barry Was a Lady (1939): When Love Beckoned (on 52nd Street)Artie Shaw and His Orchestra3:16
- 22Du Barry Was a Lady (1939): Katie Went to HaitiBobby Short4:39
- 23Du Barry Was a Lady (1939): Well, Did You Evah!Cole Porter & cast of 1956 telecast0:56
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