Jo Stafford 'Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere' 78 RPM

[renew2day]

She was so versatile! She had hits with comedy singles, duos or groups; folk music; hymns; jazz; blues; country; you name it!

[chesterst10]

This is Jo's original recording of BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF SOMEWHERE

Recorded 7.5.53 First issued 3.5.54 *

Columbia 40193 (Boxed Set “Garden Of Prayer”)

She later released a version with Gordon McRae in 1961

[musicmandon1]

A fabulous song by a great singer. Somehow, the imperfections lend an authenticity that you won't get today when everything is so perfect. Singers then had distinct sounds, unlike today when they all sound the same. You couldn't confuse Jo Stafford with, say Patti Page, or any other female singer of the day.

[yorksshirepud]

my very favourite female singer.So rich and pure

[yorksshirepud]

my very favourite female singer.

[ChristopherSyn1]

The most beautiful voice ever in popular music.

[ChristopherSyn1]

The most beautiful voice ever in popular music. This the real First Lady of Song.

[momzeegram2]

So many, many memories this song brings to mind..........SO VERY LONG AGO......But if I listen hard enough, I can almost hear loved ones singing it once more and I get so very homesick.

[ferrarial]

@momzeegram2 I'm so glad this brings back those happy memories

[noelsingleton]

she was great