The Betty Carter Album


The Betty Carter Album is a 1976 album by Betty Carter. It is unique among her albums in its use of overdubbing on some tracks to allow her to record multiple vocal lines. It was also her first album for which she wrote the majority of the songs herself.
The album was originally released on Carter's own Bet-Car label. It was first reissued on CD by Verve in 1988.

Reception

The singer Bilal names it among his 25 favorite albums and one of the first jazz records he purchased, citing Carter's vocal stylings.

Track listing

  1. "You're a Sweetheart" – 3:57
  2. "I Can't Help It" – 2:45
  3. "What is It?" – 5:35
  4. "On Our Way Up " – 1:36
  5. "We Tried" – 5:53
  6. "Happy" – 2:08
  7. "Sunday, Monday or Always" – 4:19
  8. "Tight" – 1:36
  9. "Children Learn What They Live" – 4:16
  10. "Sounds " – 7:17

Personnel