Helen Merrill/France 1984

“Sighs of New York” Helen Merrill’s live performance on October 30, 1984 at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, France, was recently broadcast locally and recorded with the finest stereo soundboard sound source. A live performance featuring a trio led by Gordon Beck, who was a member of Phil Woods’ European Rhythm Machine, and Cedar Walton’s most trusted tenor player Dale Barlow. Richard Rodgers’ masterpieces “My Favorite Things” and “Falling In Love With Love,” Cole Potter’s masterpieces “I Love You,” “What Is This Thing Called Love?” and “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home. You can enjoy performances of wonderful standard numbers such as “To” and George Gershwin’s “‘S Wonderful” with her charming husky singing voice to the fullest. 01. Believing Is Seeing (04:56) 02. My Favorite Things ((05:42) 03. I Love You (03:05) 04. What’s New (03:27) 05. Falling In Love With Love (02: 27) 06. Wave (03:51) 07. What Is This Thing Called Love? (03:14) 08. While We’re Young (03:08) 09. By Myself (03:52) 10. You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To (03:17) 11. The Thrill Is Gone (07:00) 12. ‘S Wonderful (04:40) 13. Lilac Wine (04:43) Live at Théâtre de la Ville, Paris , France, October 30th 1984 Helen Merrill – vocals Dale Barlow – soprano & tenor saxophone, flute Gordon Beck – piano Mick Hutton – bass Steve Argüelles – drums Stereo Soundboard Recording