Lillian Roth Sings

 

You Can't Take It With You

Lillian Roth Sings

Orchestra under the direction of Don Elliott

TOPS L1567

1957

From the back cover: In the course of life there are few things that have the degree of permanence to be found in a recorded work of art. When an artist lifts her voice in song and that voice is etched on the shiny surface of the magnetic recording tape a record is obtained that may then be perpetuated into infinity.

Proud, indeed is. TOPS Records to have had the opportunity to record the unique voice and art that is Lillian Roth. For among the many truly great personalities that our generation has produced Lillian Roth has a very special place which is shared by only a very few. If ever the power and magnetism of a performer deserved to be perpetuated on a record surely Lillian Roth's talent is so deserving.

Here is a woman who surely and steadily went to the very top of her profession as a singer of songs that delighted whole continents, and then just as surely and steadily left that lofty perch to taste the bitterness of a life that came perilously close to being extinguished.

The saga of the indomitable personality of Lillian Roth is far too well known to need retelling at this time. Miss Roth's own story "I'll Cry Tomorrow" has become endeared to all the civilized world through her book and again in the movie where she was portrayed by Susan Hayward.

What's been happening to this courageous lady of tremendous talent since we last encountered her in literature and on the screen? Has she been content to rest and retire, as she so well deservedly might? No sir and ma'm, not our Lillian!! She has gone on to thrill and delight countless audiences in America's smartest supper clubs, singing in her performances. many of the wonderful songs contained in this album. She has completely recaptured the place of eminence in show business reserved only for those whose talent are unsurpassed. And interspersed among her many singing engagements, which include television and theatres as well as the aforementioned chic spots, her activities have included lectures, lending her aid to varied charities, and writing a widely syndicated newspaper column.

Lillian Roth's new book, "Beyond My Worth" has been written to meet the unprecedented demand of a public enthralled by this lovely lady.

Included in this collection of heartfelt songs Lillian has recorded here, for its premiere performance the lovely, "Beyond My Worth" which was composed especially for her. But whether it be the warmth of "Beyond My Worth" or the sentiment of "That Old Feeling", or the longing of "If I Had You", Lillian Roth's thrilling performance is characterized by the amazing quality which is a combination of sincerity and heart.

Lillian Roth is here in newly recorded High Fidelity and she is all yours to enjoy again and again for many hours of thrilling entertainment.

After You've Gone

It's Been A Long, Long Time

Beyond My Worth

Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

That Old Feeling

It Takes A Woman To Know A Man

You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

If I Had You

Until The Real Thing Comes Along

You Can't Take It With You

I Don't Know Why

I'll Never Smile Again