Album · 1978

The Astaire Story Vol.2

Released: 1978
Label: Verve Records, Inc.
Catalogue no.: 2304 465
Tracklist: 11 tracks
Length: 56:17
Country: FR

“The Astaire Story Vol.2” is an album by Fred Astaire, released in 1978 on Verve Records, Inc.. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 56:17. Jazz standards on the record include “A Foggy Day”, “Oh, Lady Be Good” and “They Can't Take That Away From Me”. The line-up features Fred Astaire (vocals) and Pete Moore Orchestra (performing orchestra).

Who played on The Astaire Story Vol.2

Fred Astaire vocals on 2 tracks
Pete Moore Orchestra performing orchestra on 1 track

Tracklist

A1 They Can't Take That Away From Me standard — George Gershwin 4:22
A2 You're Easy to Dance With 3:22
A3 A Needle In a Haystack — Con Conrad 2:22
A4 So Near and Yet So Far — Cole Porter 3:19
A5 A Foggy Day standard — George Gershwin 4:00
A6 Oh, Lady Be Good standard — George Gershwin 5:01
A7 I'm Building Up To An Awful Letdown 3:58
A8 Not My Girl 3:36
B1 Jam Session For a Dancer 6:32
B2 The Astaire Blues 11:59
B3 The Second Astaire Blues 7:46

Production

Norman Granz producer

More albums by Fred Astaire

The Irving Berlin Songbook · Verve The Astaire Story 1953 · Clef Records Finian's Rainbow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 1968 · Warner Bros.‐Seven Arts Records Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town 1970 Attitude Dancing 1976 · United Artists Cheek To Cheek 1988 · Pro-Arte Records A Fine Romance 1991 · Evasound

Jazz Time

Mr. Top Hat 1956

Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire, Volume 1: The Gay Divorcee / Top Hat 1995

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Astaire Story Vol.2?

The line-up of The Astaire Story Vol.2 includes Fred Astaire (vocals) and Pete Moore Orchestra (performing orchestra).

Which label released The Astaire Story Vol.2?

The Astaire Story Vol.2 was released in 1978 on Verve Records, Inc. (2304 465).

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