The Astaire Story

The Astaire Story is an album by Fred Astaire, released in 1953. A delightful journey through classic American standards, blending jazz, swing, and Astaire's effortless charm. This album is significant for its compilation of timeless standards that not only highlight Astaire’s vocal talents but also reinforce his legacy as a cultural icon in American music. It features songs that have become synonymous with the jazz and traditional pop genres, influencing countless artists and maintaining high chart positions during its release period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Isn’t This a Lovely Day 4:30
• 2 Puttin’ on the Ritz Standout 2:53
• 3 I Used to Be Color Blind 4:17
• 4 The Continental 3:31
• 5 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off 4:39
• 6 Change Partners 3:16
• 7 ’s Wonderful 2:59
• 8 Lovely to Look At 3:28
• 9 They All Laughed 2:58
• 10 Cheek to Cheek Standout 5:40
• 11 Steppin’ Out With My Baby 2:24
• 12 The Way You Look Tonight Standout 2:59
• 13 I’ve Got My Eyes on You 3:00
• 14 Dancing in the Dark 4:47
• 15 The Carioca 4:50
• 16 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:09
• 17 New Sun in the Sky 2:30
• 18 I Won’t Dance 3:03
• 19 Fast Dances 2:44

Disc 2

• 1 Top Hat, White Tie and Tails 4:01
• 2 No Strings 2:58
• 3 I Concentrate on You 2:45
• 4 I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Basket 2:57
• 5 A Fine Romance 3:45
• 6 Night and Day 5:24
• 7 Fascinating Rhythm 2:44
• 8 I Love Louisa 2:41
• 9 Slow Dances 2:55
• 10 Medium Dance 2:03
• 11 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 4:24
• 12 You’re Easy to Dance With 3:24
• 13 A Needle in a Haystack 2:24
• 14 So Near and Yet So Far 3:21
• 15 A Foggy Day 4:03
• 16 Oh, Lady Be Good 5:03
• 17 I’m Building Up to an Awful Letdown 4:01
• 18 Not My Girl 3:38
• 19 Jam Session 6:33

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