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Julie London

Julie London is the exception to the old maxim that beauty is only skin-deep. Equally matched with her statuesque grace is her warm sultry voice. In her teenage years she received some singing engagements in her home state of California, but it was Hollywood that was attracted by her beauty. She was cast in several low-budget films, usually in secondary roles. The movies, it appeared, would be her stepping stone to fame along with her marriage at the age of 19 in 1945 to radio actor Jack Webb, many years her senior. Jack Webb was ambitious and eager to advance both their careers and certainly achieved success for himself with the well remembered TV series Dragnet and the later Pete Kelly's Blues in which he both starred and directed. Meanwhile Julie's career had improved only slightly - she at least appeared in films with stars like Edward G. Robinson and Van Heflin.

The marriage to Jack Webb ended in 1953, but Julie was then on the brink of a new career. Under the guidance of composer, pianist and vocal coach Bobby Troup, whom Julie married in 1957, her artistry as a singer was developed. Bobby Troup, (author of the Nat King Cole hit Get Your Kicks on Route 66 as well as one of the great novelty standards Daddy - among the titles in this showcase) recognised the appeal of Julie's husky vocal quality. He launched her new career in 1955 with the simple, intimate accompaniment of Barney Kessel's guitar and Ray Leatherwood's bass in what has become the definitive version of Cry Me A River. And with her emergence as a singing star, Julie's acting career blossomed anew - both in movies and on television where, among other productions, she appeared in the long-running Emergency series. In spite of the rock and roll boom, the 1950's and 60's saw some of the finest quality recordings by the all-time great stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole and Julie London.

 

It was the album age - the proliferation of the LP, and Julie was very much an LP artist. Her output of some two albums a year gave us a memorable selection of extremely good and varied fare. Julie is her Name, Sophisticated Lady, Your Number Please, Julie - At Home are all highly prized by collectors. On this release we present twenty of the most popular tracks from the versatile and beautiful Julie London.

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The Hits (LP, 180g Vinyl)
Julie London: The Hits (LP, 180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LP6785481

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(Vinyl Lovers) 20 tracks - limited edition on colored vinyl This release presents some of Julie London's greatest hits from the period 1955-1962. Among them are some of her best-known I songs, such as 'Cry Me a River' (No. 9 on the US &...
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Best
Julie London: Best Art-Nr.: CDP829816

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(EMI) 20 tracks - original Capitol recordings
$5.60 $14.66
About The Blues - London By Night (CD)
Julie London: About The Blues - London By Night (CD) Art-Nr.: CD5352082

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(2001/EMI) 24 tracks
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The Best Of Julie London - Liberty Years (CD)
Julie London: The Best Of Julie London - Liberty Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDP7912982

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(1989/EMI) 16 tracks - Cry Me A River, Daddy, Fly Me To The Moon, Love For Sale and more
$14.66
Calendar Girl - 1956 Limited Edition (180g)
Julie London: Calendar Girl - 1956 Limited Edition (180g) Art-Nr.: LP771892

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(2014/Wax Time) 13 tracks, includes free mp3 download, gatefold cover
$20.31 $24.84
Swing Me An Old Song (CD)
Julie London: Swing Me An Old Song (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMAR040

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(Marginal Records) 31 tracks AAD digitally remastered and cedarized
$20.31
At Home - Around Midnight (CD)
Julie London: At Home - Around Midnight (CD) Art-Nr.: CDP854542

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Two albums on one CD!Great Pop Vocals from the 50s! Zwei Alben auf einer CD! Die Frau hat eine super Stimme! Letzte Exemplare!!
$5.60 $14.66
End Of The World - Nice Girls Don't Stay For Breakfast (CD)
Julie London: End Of The World - Nice Girls Don't Stay For... Art-Nr.: CDP856059

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​(1997/EMI) 24 tracks
$19.18
Twin Best Now (2-CD, Japan)
Julie London: Twin Best Now (2-CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDTOCP7303

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(1992/Toshiba) 40 Tracks - Anthology with 22 page booklet containing Japanese liner notes and complete lyrics in English! Still factory sealed!
$33.89
Julie Is Her Name, Vol.2 (2-LP, 180g Vinyl, Ltd.)
Julie London: Julie Is Her Name, Vol.2 (2-LP, 180g Vinyl, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPAPP710045

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(Sieveking Sound) 12 tracks, gatefold cover, 180g vinyl, limited edition Julie London was a pin-up girl, a lascivious movie star and a successful singer whose alto voice enchanted an entire generation. The actress had enormous success...
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