- Artist:
- Blossom Dearie
Give Him The Ooh-La La
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Release date: January 9, 2026
"Give Him The Ooh-La La", released in 1958 on Verve Records, captures pianist and vocalist Blossom Dearie's signature blend of cool understatement, crisp diction, and harmonic finesse. Produced by Norman Granz, the session features Dearie on piano and vocals, leading a quartet with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jo Jones. The program includes songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Noël Coward, along with two Dearie co-writes — "Try Your Wings" and "Bang Goes the Drum (And You’re in Love)" — which showcase her wit and compositional touch. From the sly charm of the title track to the graceful melancholy of "Plus je t’embrasse," Dearie's performances balance elegance with rhythmic ease. The intimate arrangements leave space for subtle interplay between her voice and piano, supported by a rhythm section steeped in the language of swing and bop.
Verve Vault Series: Cut and mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by Optimal. Single sleeve with iconic original artwork.
Tracklisting:
Give Him The Ooh-La La (1958)
A1. Just One Of Those Things
A2. Like Someone In Love
A3. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
A4. They Say It's Spring
A5. Try Your Wings
A6. Bang Goes The Drum (And You're In Love)
B1.The Riviera
B2. The Middle Of Love
B3. Plus Je T'Embrasse
B4. Give Him The Ooh-La-La
B5. Let Me Love You
B6. I Walk A Little Faster
