How About This


How About This is an album by vocalist Kay Starr and pianist and bandleader Count Basie, released in 1969 by the Paramount Records label.

Background

In the 1960s, Basie had previously recorded for Roulette Records, Reprise, and Verve, before recording single albums for a number of labels, including Paramount. In December 1968, he recorded How About This with Starr; Dick Hyman was responsible for the arrangements.
Starr's vocal performance was likened to that of Dinah Washington.

Reception

awarded the album 4½ stars.

Track listing

  1. "I Get the Blues When It Rains" – 3:04
  2. "God [Bless the Child |God Bless the Child]" – 3:02
  3. "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" – 2:48
  4. "Ain't No Use" – 2:46
  5. "Keep Smiling at Trouble " – 1:58
  6. "If I Could Be with You" – 2:41
  7. "My Man" – 2:46
  8. "Hallelujah [I Love Her So|Hallelujah I Love Him So]" – 2:59
  9. "I [Can't Stop Loving You]" – 3:07
  10. "Goodtime Girl" – 3:00
  11. "A Cottage for Sale" – 3:00

    Personnel

Adapted from All About Jazz and album liner notes.