Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
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In January 1995, John Snyder, the producer of the reissue, said - "...This is a very soulful record, a record of ispired singing by one of the great voices of our time. That makes it a "must-have" and a record that is once again "current." It's that kind of work: Ms. Franklin's performance makes it timeless. Many of the songs, you may recognize, are her current hits."

Side One

  1. "Unforgettable
    Unforgettable (song)
    "Unforgettable" is a popular song written by Irving Gordon. The song's original working title was "Uncomparable". The music publishing company asked Irving to change it to "Unforgettable". The song was published in 1951....

    " (Irving Gordon) - 3:39
  2. "Cold, Cold Heart
    Cold, Cold Heart
    "Cold, Cold Heart" is a country music and popular music song, written by Hank Williams. This blues ballad is both a classic of honky tonk and an entry in the Great American Songbook....

    " (Hank Williams) - 4:35
  3. "What A Diff'rence A Day Made" (Stanley Adams, María Méndez Grever) - 3:30
  4. "Drinking Again
    Drinking Again
    "Drinking Again" is a 1962 torch song, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Doris Tauber. The song has been recorded by Frank Sinatra , Dinah Washington , Aretha Franklin and Bette Midler , among others.The song was recorded by The Jeff Beck Group in 1968 "Drinking Again" is a 1962 torch...

    " (Johnny Mercer, Doris Tauber) - 3:28
  5. "Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning" (Tom Delaney, Pearl Delaney) - 5:10

Side Two

  1. "Evil Gal Blues" (Lionel Hampton, Leonard Feather) - 2:40
  2. "Don't Say You're Sorry Again" (Lee Pearl, Art Berman, Eugene West) - 2:45
  3. "This Bitter Earth
    This Bitter Earth
    "This Bitter Earth" is a 1960 song made famous by rhythm and blues singer Dinah Washington. Written and produced by Clyde Otis, it topped the U.S. R&B charts for the week of 25 July 1960 and also reached #24 on the U.S. pop charts...

    " (Clyde Otis) - 4:33
  4. "If I Should Lose You
    If I Should Lose You
    "If I Should Lose You" is a song composed by Ralph Rainger, with lyrics by Leo Robin. It was introduced in the 1936 film Rose of the Rancho.-Notable recordings:*Georgia Brown - Georgia Brown Sings Gershwin/Georgia Brown...

    " (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin)- 3:36
  5. "Soulville" (Titus Turner, Morris Levy, Henry Glover, Dinah Washington) - 2:20

Bonus Tracks on later reissues

Reissue by Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Series in 1995 included "Lee Cross". This song was recorded at the same time as the other tunes and is the only song not released on the original album. It was first released several years later on "Take It Like You Give It" and became one of the Franklin's biggest hits on Columbia.
  1. "Lee Cross" (Ted White) - 3:19

Personnel

  • Aretha Franklin, vocals, piano
  • Ernie Hayes, piano, organ
  • Paul Griffin, organ
  • Teddy Charles, vibes
  • George Duvivier, bass
  • Gary Chester, drums
  • Ernie Royal, trumpet
  • Buddy Lucas, tenor sax, harmonica
  • Bob Asher, trombone
  • Strings arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey

Production

  • Original recordings produced by Robert Mersey
  • Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Series Director: Adam Block
  • Reissue Producer: John Snyder
  • Remixed and digitally mastered by Vic Anesini, Sony Music Studios, New York
  • Art Direction: Tony Sellari
  • Design: C.M.O.N.
  • Original Jacket Cover: John Berg
  • Interior Photos: Sony Music Photo Library
  • Packaging Manager: Robert Constanzo
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