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Fats Waller - Complete Recorded Works 2: A Handful of Keys [CD]

Complete Recorded Works 2: A Handful of Keys
Fats Waller
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By 1929, aged 25, when this compilation opens, Fats had established himself among the inner circle of New York session players; with Andy Razaf he was getting into his stride as a songwriter; he was a recording artist; he had contributed to a couple of hit Broadway shows; he had played Carnegie Hall. The opening track show Fats as a gifted soloist and as an inspiring bandleader. Handful Of Keys has Fats in his stride-influenced glory, dazzling with what Jelly Roll Morton called a 'picture-show' right hand. Ain't Misbehavin' was written for the 1929 revue 'Hot Chocolates'. As well as consolidating Louis Armstrong's showbiz career, it established Waller/Razaf as a leading writing team. There are some of Fats' distinctive organ numbers here. Victor had bought a church in Camden to use as a studio. The church came with it's own organ which was familiar to Fats. He had used it for his first Victor cut in 1926. Few players in the prewar years could produce such authentic jazz from the instrument. At the end of the 'Roaring Twenties' came the Stock Market crash. Few escaped. The recording industry was no exception. Victor had sold about 35 million discs in 1929. In 1930, sales were half that, and in 1931 they were 3 million. The situation could have been serious for Fats - but that would be to underestimate his selling power. He cut only two sessions in 1930, but that was as slow as his recording career ever got. Fats' irrepressible personality was made for radio and live performance. That's part of the story. He was now writing his own scintillating material. This might have been because he was so often asked to record inferior work written by others. The problem was, even when he was given below-standard writing he was able by some alchemy to turn it into gold. The evidence here - if it was ever needed - is that Fats never cut a dud side.

Tracklist:

  1. Handful of Keys
  2. Minor Drag, The
  3. Harlem Fuss
  4. Numb Fumblin'
  5. Ain't Misbehavin'
  6. Sweet Savannah Sue
  7. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
  8. Love Me or Leave Me
  9. Gladyse
  10. Valentine Stomp
  11. Waiting at the End of the Road
  12. Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
  13. Tanglefoot
  14. That's All
  15. Waitin' at the End of the Road
  16. Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
  17. Goin' About
  18. My Feelin's Are Hurt
  19. That's How I Feel Today
  20. Six or Seven Times
  21. Smashing Thirds
  22. Lookin' Good But Feelin' Bad
  23. I Need Someone Like You
  24. Big Business Pt. 1
  25. Big Business Pt. 2
  26. I Wish I Were Twins
  27. Plain Dirt
  28. Gee, Ain't I Good to You?
  29. I'd Love It
  30. Way I Feel Today, The
  31. Miss Hannah
  32. Peggy
  33. Wherever There's a Will, Baby
  34. You Don't Understand
  35. You've Got to Be Modernistic
  36. My Fate Is in Your Hands
  37. My Fate Is in Your Hands
  38. Turn on the Heat
  39. Lookin' For Another Sweetie
  40. Ridin' But Walkin'
  41. Won't You Get Off It Please?
  42. When I'm Alone
  43. St. Louis Blues
  44. After You've Gone
  45. Girls Like You Were Meant For Boys Like Me
  46. Arkansas Blues
  47. Egyptian-Ella
  48. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
  49. Dallas Blues
  50. Royal Garden Blues
  51. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
  52. Draggin' My Heart Around
  53. You Rascal You
  54. That's What I Like About You
  55. Chances Are
  56. I Got the Ritz From the One I Love
  57. China Boy
  58. Lies
  59. I'm Sorry Dear
  60. Tiger Rag
  61. I Would Do Anything For You
  62. Mean Old Bed Bug Blues
  63. Yellow Dog Blues
  64. Yes Suh!
  65. A Shine On Your Shoes / Louisiana Hayride
  66. Porter's Love Song to a Chambermaid, A
  67. I Wish I Were Twins
  68. Armful O' Sweetness
  69. Do Me a Favor
  70. Georgia May
  71. Then I'll Be Tired of You
  72. Don't Let It Bother You
  73. Have a Little Dream on Me
  74. Serenade For a Wealthy Widow
  75. How Can You Face Me?
  76. Sweetie Pie
  77. Mandy
  78. Let's Pretend There's a Moon
  79. You're Not the Only Oyster in the Stew
  80. Honeysuckle Rose
  81. Believe It, Beloved
  82. Dream Man
  83. I'm Growing Fonder of You
  84. If It Isn't Love
  85. Breakin' the Ice
  86. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
  87. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
  88. Love Me or Leave Me
  89. Gladys
  90. Valentine Stomp
  91. Waiting at the End of the Road
  92. Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
  93. Tanglefoot
  94. Waiting at the End of the Road
  95. Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
  96. Goin' About
  97. Where Ever There's a Will
  98. I Would Do Anything For You
  99. Mean Old Bed Bug Blues
  100. Yellow Dog Blues
  101. Yes Suh!
  102. I Wish I Were Twins

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