''Earl Hines Plays Cole Porter'' is a solo album by pianist Earl Hines performing compositions by

Cole Porter Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in film. Born to ...

which was originally released as an LP on the Australian Swaggie label and rereleased on the New World label on CD in 1996.Earl Hines Plays Cole porter Liner Notes
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Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow commented: "Hines interprets the compositions as if he had been familiar with them for decades. His chancetaking improvisations have their hair raising moments (particularly when he suspends time) and are quite exciting. A superb effort by the immortal pianist who at 71 still seemed to be improving".

Track listing

''All compositions by Cole Porter.'' # " You Do Something to Me" - 7:39 # " Night and Day" - 9:50 # "Rosalie" - 4:08 # "

I've Got You Under My Skin "I've Got You Under My Skin" is a song written by American composer Cole Porter in 1936. It was introduced that year in the Eleanor Powell musical film ''Born to Dance'' in which it was performed by Virginia Bruce. It was nominated for the Acad ...

" - 8:12 # "

I Get a Kick Out of You "I Get a Kick Out of You" is a song by Cole Porter, which was first sung in the 1934 Broadway musical ''Anything Goes'', and then in the 1936 film version. Originally sung by Ethel Merman, it has been covered by dozens of prominent performers, in ...

" - 4:11 # " What Is This Thing Called Love?" - 5:00 # "

You'd Be So Easy to Love "(You'd Be So) Easy to Love" is a popular song written by Cole Porter for William Gaxton to sing in the 1934 Broadway show ''Anything Goes''. However Gaxton was unhappy about its wide vocal range and it was cut from the musical. Porter re-wrote i ...

" - 7:38

Personnel

* Earl Hines - piano

References

{{Authority control 1975 albums New World Records albums Earl Hines albums Cole Porter tribute albums Solo piano jazz albums