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The Very Best of Fats Waller | 
 enlarge | Artist: Fats Waller
Label: RCA
Category: Music
Buy New: $11.98
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 111232
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 63731
UPC: 090266373123
EAN: 0090266373123
ASIN: B000050G8C
Release Date: November 7, 2000
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| Tracks:
| • | Ain't Misbehavin' | | • | Honeysuckle Rose - A Jam Session At Victor | | • | Hanful Of Keys - Fats Waller | | • | I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby (And My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Me) | | • | Smashin' Thirds - Fats Waller | | • | The Joint Is Jumpin' | | • | Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now - Fats Waller | | • | Squeeze Me | | • | Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller | | • | All That Meat And No Potatoes | | • | The Jitterbug Waltz | | • | I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me) | | • | Lulu's Back In Town | | • | I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter | | • | Somebody Stole My Gal | | • | It's A Sin To Tell A Lie | | • | The Sheik Of Araby | | • | Two Sleepy People | | • | A Good Man Is Hard To Find | | • | Your Feet's Too Big |
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| Customer Reviews:
Thanks for smashing those thirds May 4, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If I get to heaven Fats would be one of the first people I'd look up. His music is a real joy - it always puts me in a good mood. This is one of those rare albums where every song is great!
A True American Master June 28, 2002
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This compilation is, in effect, a reissue of earlier Bluebird compilations; nevertheless, it is a fine selection of Thomas Waller. It's as good as the Time-Life LPs in presenting Waller, who is unfortunately dismissed as merely popular a pianist or quaint curiosity. There wasn't anyone writing popular lyrics in the 30s and 40s that had his gift for invention and for melody, to say nothing of the command of his playing and singing. And that certainly includes the Gershwins. Nor was there anyone as prolific--Fats tossed away pop masterpieces (or sold them to hacks for ready cash). What I love about him is the sense of whimsy and the mother wit and satire in the face of the purely commercial aspects of Tin Pan Alley and American racism of his time. He inverts the crass nonsense that the label foists on him and makes it his own with the irony that comes from genius beset by idiocy and the joy that comes from genius celebrating its gifts. This compilation of Bluebird material is representative, and it's a worthy introduction to one of America's musical geniuses. Despite Ken Burns' virtual dismissal, you can't get away from Fats. Just listen to Prairie Home Companion. Better yet, listen to this CD. Go find some others. Read Eudora Welty's short story called "Powerhouse." Then hear Pops play Fats.
*Fats, Bright & Brilliant* April 12, 2002
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Fats Waller was a brilliant stride pianist, fun singer, and all around great entertainer. This nicely-priced disc features a great selection of colorful, lively tunes with excellent sound quality. The recording dates range from 1929 to 1943. The music of Fats combines astounding jazz virtuosity with a fun, swingin' mood that even the musically illiterate can enjoy. Just check out the jam-session version of Honeysuckle Rose and then the solo piano version of the same tune to witness the breadth of the man's talent. Waller was a great composer as well, and the first eleven tunes featured were either authored or co-authored by Fats. Some great jazz names show up throughout the course of the disc, including Benny Carter, Slam Stewart, Bunny Berigan, and Tommy Dorsey, and the performances within never result in anything short of pure aural joy. We are also treated to four solo pieces by Fats, played with such richness and exuberance that his piano sounds like an entire band. Not only is this a collection of important music by a true jazz giant, it also makes a great soundtrack for your hipper shindigs. Check it out.
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