[78-L] Duke's "Memories of You"

[Steven C. Barr]

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From: "Julian Vein" <julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk>
> What possessed Bluebird to reissue Duke Ellington's "Memories of You"? 
> One of Duke's dullest despite a freakish vocal by Dick Robertson.
> 
Bluebird was, of course, a "branch" of (RCA) Victor. Decisions as to
what was reissued on the label were made on the basis of what
might sell (and thus make further profit?!)...and NOT on artistic
or "jazz-based" merit! Duke's name, of course, guaranteed (and
may still?) sales...?!

Steven C. Barr