Fred Astaire

ALady Be Good - Fascinating Rhythm
BLady Be Good - The Half of it Dearie

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: DB3969
Genre: Personalities (Prs)
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #1739

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.

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2. BNight and day
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1. AAfter you Who
2. BNight & Day
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1. ABeginner's Luck
2. BSlap that Bass
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1. AChange Partners
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1. ACheek to Cheek
2. BTop Hat
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1. AEv'ry night at seven
2. B(Orch)Sunday jumps
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1. AFlying down to Rio
2. BMusic makes me
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1. AHigh Hat
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1. AI'd rather lead a Band
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1. AI'm Putting all my Eggs in One Basket
2. BWe Saw the Sea
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1. AIsn't this a Lovely Day?
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2. BLet's face the music and dance
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1. ALet's Call the Whole Thing Off
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1. ANight and Day
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1. APick Yourself Up
2. BNever Gonna Dance
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1. AShine on your shoes
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1. AShorty George
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