Carmen McRae
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 8, 1920 (New York City), Died November 10, 1994 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1966
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano, lyricist, composer
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 143 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 89685 | 3/30/1956 | All this could lead to love | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 89686 | 3/30/1956 | Even if it breaks my heart | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 89904 | 5/4/1956 | You don't know me | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 89905 | 5/4/1956 | Never loved him anyhow | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 89906 | 5/4/1956 | Skyliner | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 89907 | 5/4/1956 | If you should leave me | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 100557 | 9/4/1956 | The party's over | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 100558 | 9/4/1956 | Namely you | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101700 | 2/18/1957 | Tea for two | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101701 | 2/18/1957 | Cheek to cheek | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101702 | 2/18/1957 | The things we did last Summer | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101703 | 2/18/1957 | They didn't believe me | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101704 | 2/18/1957 | Baby it's cold outside | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101705 | 2/18/1957 | There's a small hotel | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101706 | 2/9/1957 | People will say we're in love | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101707 | 2/19/1957 | Happy to make your acquaintance | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101708 | 2/19/1957 | Two sleepy people | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101709 | 2/19/1957 | Who cares | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101710 | 2/19/1957 | You're the top | Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101865 | 3/5/1957 | It's like gettin' a donkey to gallop | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101866 | 3/5/1957 | How many stars have to shine? | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101867 | 3/5/1957 | As I love you | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101868 | 3/5/1957 | So nice to be wrong | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101873 | 3/6/1957 | East of the sun (West of the moon) | Carmen McRae | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 101874 | 3/6/1957 | Guess who I saw today | Carmen McRae | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McRae, Carmen," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.
McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.
"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McRae, Carmen - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84002094
Wikidata: Carmen McRae - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q240371
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MusicBrainz: Carmen McRae - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/29b0a6c7-ab3a-4bf3-a64f-63c8a3548196
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