Gloria, Marty & Strings

by Scott YanowFrom 1958-63, singer Gloria Lynne recorded nine albums for Everest, most of which have never been reissued on CD. Her ninth and final Everest project finds Lynne joined by a string section and a big band arranged by Marty Paich. Although she could be a forceful and soulful shouter, Lynne was versatile enough to sound quite comfortable performing ballads, as she shows throughout this obscure but enjoyable date. Among her better performances are "Don't Worry About Me," "Don't Take Your Love from Me," "The Folks That Live on the Hill" and "I Wish You Love." This LP is worth picking up if one is lucky enough to find this set, or any of the singer's other fine Everest dates.