Basin Street Boys

Review: This 1940's quartet is best known for their huge post World War II hit, 'I Sold My Heart To The Junkman.' They broke up in 1951, but they were a fine example of the developing R & B style, similar to the Mills Bros., while suggesting the crooning of Bing. This accompanied recording contains their best cuts, and is a fine backdrop for their tight, finger-snapping swing. 'Jumpin' At The Jubilee' has a half spoken, half sung middle break, a vocal jazz rap, as it were. If sumptuous ballads are your thing, listen to 'Nothing Ever Happens To Me,' 'Summertime Gal' and 'I'll Get Along Somehow,' which caress the ear with a deft touch. 'Ain't Got No Loot' is as hip now as it was then, the epitome of cool, it's melodic hook offset by a jive confessional.

Songlist: Satchelmouth Baby, Jumpin' At The Jubilee, Nothing Ever Happens To Me, I'm Gonna Write A Letter To My Baby, Exactly Like You, Changes, I Need A Knife, A Fork, And A Spoon, I Sold My Heart To The Junkman, Voot Nay On The Vot Nay, Near To You, I'll Get Along Somehow, I Want To Love And Be Loved, For You, Josephine, Ain't Got No Loot, Summertime Gal, You're Mine Forever, This Is The End Of A Dream