Jo Stafford - The Essential Recordings

Artists as diverse as Patsy Cline and Judy Collins have acknowledged Jo Stafford's influence, inspired by her pure, wistful, vocal style, with its emotional honesty and perfect intonation, as exhibited on these wonderful early recordings. Her enormous repertoire encompassed Popular Standards, BeBop, Country, American Folk Music, Blues, Big Band ballads, Spirituals, and even novelty comedy records.