CONNEE BOSWELL- White Christmas

Jazz vocalist Connee Boswell, with Orchestra directed by Warren Vincent. Recorded June 17, 1958 in New York City, Beltone Studios. Released as"Connee Boswell Sings Irving Berlin" on the Design label. The stereo (and mono) versions of this album, as well as an out-of-print CD, can still be found on eBay and in second hand stores.

Other than the lovely picture of Connee that I used, the only thing here is the music and oh, what music! When she first recorded this in 1958, the A & R Director wrote that "'White Christmas' has to be another standard version to rank alongside the fine Crosby and Sinatra versions." Indeed! Oh, and be sure to listen to a very brief Christmas greeting from Connee herself at the end.

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• Irving Berlin

[miltsar]

wow ! what a beautiful version of this classic ....I love her voice, her phrasing, the pure sentiment and warmth in her voice...I am embarrassed to admit that I have only just discovered her . I am an old man and should have been aware of this brilliant artist much sooner...but better late than never and I want to thank you for that !

[TheSwingShift]

@miltsar There's a lot more Boswell here on this site to find and enjoy. A true weatlh of riches, Boswell-style. Thanks for taking time to comment!

[Fegen]

Terrific! In the 1950s Connee, Doris

Day, and Denise Lor all recorded

singles of "If I Give My Heart To You.

Each record did very well. I am hoping

someone will post Connee's version.

[TheSwingShift]

I have Connee's version at home. I also have a super rare filmed performance of this song she did for a 1955 March of Dimes TV commercial. Maybe I'll post that at some point as well.

[dewey44]

Terrific version of this classic by one of the great, underrated singers of the radio and early TV era. As a child I saw her on TV a few times. She had a voice that stayed in you head long after she finished singing. Thank you for the post.

[hoopjnky]

Sitting here, teary-eyed. No one ever sang it, or said it better. Brava Connee Boswell. Thank you Neffs,.

[hoopjnky]

Sitting here, teary-eyed. No one ever snd it, or said it better. Brava Connee Boswell. Thank you Neffs,.

[maxinDetroit]

beautiful recording ..

[hoopjnky]

The very best....