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- A(+Powell)How could you believe me
- B(Powell)Too late now
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- AA Fine Romance
- BBojangles of Harlem
Fred Astaire with A Fine Romance and Bojangles of Harlem, both from the 1936 film Swing Time, on Vocalion 500.AI summary
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- AA Fine Romance
- BBojangles of Harlem
Fred Astaire sings 'A Fine Romance' and 'Bojangles of Harlem', both from his 1936 film 'Swing Time', on Vocalion.AI summary
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- AAfter you Who
- BNight & Day
Fred Astaire, the legendary dancer and singer, recorded 'After You Who' and Cole Porter's 'Night and Day' for Columbia; these are among his finest vocal recordings.AI summary
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- ABeginner's Luck
- BSlap that Bass
Fred Astaire, the American dancer and singer, recorded 'Beginner's Luck' and 'Slap That Bass' from the 1937 film *Shall We Dance* for Brunswick. These are among Astaire's most famous recorded songs.AI summary
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- ABeginner's Luck
- BSlap that Bass
Fred Astaire dancing to two George Gershwin songs from the 1936 film 'Shall We Dance', recorded for Brunswick: the bright novelty 'Beginner's Luck' and the rhythmic 'Slap that Bass', both showcasing Astaire's rhythmic precision and the orchestral sparkle of the era.AI summary
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- AChange Partners
- BI used to be Colour Blind
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- ACheek to Cheek
- BTop Hat
Fred Astaire, the legendary dancer and entertainer. Speak-O-Phone recording 'Cheek to Cheek' and 'Top Hat', two of his most famous musical-theatre numbers; extremely scarce label.AI summary
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- AEv'ry night at seven
- B(Orch)Sunday jumps
Fred Astaire on MGM 373, the dancer and vocalist, with 'Ev'ry night at seven' and 'Sunday jumps' (with orchestra).AI summary
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- AFlying down to Rio
- BMusic makes me
Fred Astaire recorded 'Flying Down to Rio' and 'Music Makes Me' for Columbia (DB1329), songs from the 1933 film of the same name co-starring Ginger Rogers. Astaire was the greatest dancer and a major star of stage and screen, and this record captures him at the height of his popularity.AI summary
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- AHigh Hat
- BMy One and Only
Fred Astaire, the world's greatest dancer and a distinguished recording artist, performs these two song standards for Columbia; "High Hat" became a classic of the era.AI summary
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- AI'd rather lead a Band
- BI'm building up to an awful Let-down
Fred Astaire, the dancer and singer, on Columbia DB1635 from the mid-1930s. This is a standard dance or comedy number from Astaire's prolific recording career; HMV pressings of Astaire are widely available.AI summary
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- AI'm Putting all my Eggs in One Basket
- BWe Saw the Sea
Fred Astaire performing two songs from the 1936 film 'Follow the Fleet' on Brunswick 7609: 'I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket' and 'We Saw the Sea'. Astaire (1899–1987) was one of the greatest entertainers and dancers of the twentieth century.AI summary
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- AIsn't this a Lovely Day?
- BTop Hat White Tie and Tails
Fred Astaire recorded 'Isn't This a Lovely Day?' and 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' for Brunswick, catalogue RL297. These are standards from Astaire's film work, and his vocal records are sought-after by collectors of American popular song on 78s.AI summary
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- ALady Be Good - Fascinating Rhythm
- BLady Be Good - The Half of it Dearie
Fred Astaire was the greatest dancer and one of the finest singers of the 20th century. This Columbia DB pressing documents two of his most celebrated recordings: 'Lady Be Good', from the 1924 Gershwin musical, a signature Astaire piece.AI summary
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- ALet yourself go
- BLet's face the music and dance
Fred Astaire on Columbia DB1633, performing two Irving Berlin songs, 'Let Yourself Go' and 'Let's Face the Music and Dance', from the 1930s; a classic recording by one of the greatest dancers and entertainers of the century.AI summary
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- ALet yourself go
- BLet's face the music and dance
Fred Astaire, the American dancer and singer, recorded 'Let Yourself Go' and 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' for Columbia, catalogue DB1633. The latter, from the 1936 film *Follow the Fleet*, is one of Astaire's most celebrated numbers.AI summary
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- ALet's Call the Whole Thing Off
- BShall We Dance
Fred Astaire, the legendary American dancer and entertainer, recorded 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off' and 'Shall We Dance' for Brunswick, songs from the 1937 film *Shall We Dance*.AI summary
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- ANight and Day
- BAfter you who
Fred Astaire, the celebrated American dancer and singer, recorded 'Night and Day' and 'After You, Who' for Columbia in the mid-1930s. Both are standards by Cole Porter, and the recordings capture Astaire's distinctive light baritone and impeccable phrasing.AI summary
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- APick Yourself Up
- BNever Gonna Dance
Fred Astaire with Pick Yourself Up and Never Gonna Dance, both from the 1936 film Swing Time, on Vocalion 501.AI summary
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- APoor Mister Chisholm
- BDig it
Fred Astaire, the legendary dancer and entertainer, recorded 'Poor Mister Chisholm' and 'Dig It' for Columbia, capturing his distinctive rhythmic vocal style in the early 1930s.AI summary
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- AShine on your shoes
- BBy myself
Fred Astaire recorded 'Shine on Your Shoes' and 'By Myself' for MGM Records, likely from the 1950s.AI summary
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- AShorty George
- BDearly beloved
Fred Astaire performing 'Shorty George' and 'Dearly Beloved' on Brunswick, recorded during his early Hollywood period in the late 1930s–40s. Astaire's dance-related recordings remain popular with collectors.AI summary
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- ASo near and Yet So Far
- BSince I Kissed My Baby Goodbye
Fred Astaire performing two popular songs on Brunswick, catalogue 03287. Astaire was already a major star by the time of this recording; these are likely 1930s sides from his early film and recording career.AI summary