Various Artists - Doo-Wop Classics Vol. 5 / Klik Records - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Betty Hutton - Betty Hutton & Co-stars The Paramount Years 1938-1952 / A set containing songs from soundtracks, playback discs, radio previews and recording sessions, this is a treasure trove of Betty Hutton recordings - InchHollywood's Blonde BombshellInch Betty Hutton first sang with Vincent Lopez' orchestra. This compilation tracks her early performances with Lopez right up through her glory years at Paramount Pictures in the 1940s. Taken from soundtracks, playback discs, radio previews and recording sessions (many from her own collection), this set is a treasure trove of rarely heard Hutton that is sure to please.

A welcome re-press for the final volume in this series and the in-depth look into Hy Weiss's Old Town doo wop output. An aural and visual treat (check out the centre spread tag fans), and a great read in Bob Hyde's impeccable notes.

This series documents the various classic independent record labels that operated at the dawn of Doo-Wop. This volume focuses on the Tip-Top tag and their stable of artists including the Emblems, Five Vets, Three Friends, Kingsmen and many more. 25 tracks