Kay Starr Misbehavin’ Album has been released by Hindsight Records as part of their Reimagined Series. The project was produced by John F. Forbes with Thomas Gramuglia as Executive Producer. The Sentimental Pops Orchestra was conducted by John Forbes and the original orchestra was conducted by Billy Butterfield on “So Tired.” Additional production was recorded, mixed and mastered by John Forbes at Forjam Studios.
On several occasions during 1945-49, a young Kay Starr recorded jazz sessions that were made strictly for the radio. The best of these transcriptions are reissued and reimagined on this release. Nine selections from May 1945 team her in a combo with violinist Joe Venuti and guitarist Les Paul. The other two dates, one song from a big band and four with a combo that includes trumpeter Billy Butterfield, are from the 1947-49 period.
Kay Starr – Misbehavin’ Track List
1. What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry – Abe Lyman and Walter Donaldson
2. It’s A Great Feeling – Ray Heindorf
3. Blame My Absentminded Heart – Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn
4. So Tired – Russ Morgan, Jack Stuart and John B. Soell
5. Betcha I Getcha – Mort Greene and S. Dewey, D. Darcy
6. Don’t Do Something To Someone Else – Marvin Fisher and Roy Alfred
7. Honeysuckle Rose – Andy Razaf and Fats Waller
8. Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Andy Razaf, Fats Waller and Harry Brooks
9. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen – Public Domain
10. There’s A Lull In My Life – Mark Gordon and Harry Revel
11. What Goes Up Must Come Down – Ted Koehler and Rube Bloom
12. What A Difference A Day Makes – Maria Grever and Stanley Adams
13. Dixieland Band – Johnny Mercer and Bernie Hanighe
14. You’re Always There – Ned Miller
The Kay Starr Misbehavin’ album is available for streaming and download on all digital music platforms including Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, and more.