Deep in My Heart - Ann Blyth on CD

Ann Blyth demonstrated an exquisite singing voice in her films, radio and musical stage appearances and concerts, but fans have one great regret --  that her discography is so limited.  With someone so accomplished a vocalist, we might naturally expect a number of recordings, but unfortunately, we are left with only a few singles and cast albums of movie soundtracks.  

However, there was a compilation CD produced by Flare Records, a company in London, England, in 2007, Deep in My Heart - The Golden Voice of Ann Blyth, which is a very nice collection of some of Ann's hits from her four M-G-M musicals.

It is a pleasure to focus in on her musical moments from The Great Caruso (1951), Rose Marie (1954), The Student Prince (1954) and Kismet (1955).  Her duets with Mario Lanza, Howard Keel, Fernando Lamas, and Vic Damone are included.  A special added feature is the inclusion of the song "Rhymes Have I," sung with Howard Keel that was cut out of Kismet.  It's an energetic, soaring performance from both, and a real shame that it was left out of the movie.

Flare Records, established in 1995, is dedicated to re-issuing pop music from the past.  Have a look here for their catalogue.