Artist: Kay Starr
Genre: Traditional Pop/Jazz
Kay Starr was an American pop and jazz singer whose powerful voice and versatility made her one of the most successful vocalists of the 1950s. Her biggest hits included 'Wheel of Fortune,' which topped the charts in 1952, and 'Rock and Roll Waltz.' Starr's Native American and Irish heritage contributed to her distinctive vocal character. She could deliver jazz standards, country-influenced material, and pop hits with equal conviction. Her recording of 'Wheel of Fortune' sold over five million copies. Starr's career spanned from the big band era through rock and roll, demonstrating remarkable adaptability. Her powerful voice influenced subsequent generations of female vocalists who valued strength and emotion over mere prettiness.
Kay Starr vinyl records (10)
KAY STARR Movin (80s UK Jasmine issue of the 1959 12-track vinyl LP with picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork JAS307) Track Listing: 1. On A Slow Boat To China 2. I Cover The Waterfront 3. Around The World 4. Sentimental Journey 5. Night Train 6. Riders In The Sky 7. Goin To Chicago Blues 8
£12.00 used
KAY STARR Wish Upon A Starr (1965 UK 12-track mono LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless MFP1033) Track Listing: 1. Waiting At The End Of Road 2. The Man Upstairs 3. Mama Goes Where Papa Goes 4. When My Dreamboat Comes Home 5. Tonight You Belong to Me 6
£12.00 used
KAY STARR Wish Upon A Starr (Early 60s UK WRC mail order only 12-track mono LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The cover shows little of its age & the vinyl is Excellent with just a little faint cosmetic wear not affecting play T100) Track Listing: 1. Waiting At The End Of Road 2. The Man Upstairs 3
£9.75 used
KAY STARR Blue Starr (80s German issue of the 1957 11-track mono vinyl LP glossy barcoded picture sleeve.Both sleeve and vinyl in Excellent condition NL90045) Track Listing: 1. Its A Lonesome Old Town (When Youre Not Around) 2. Youre Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do.) 3. The House Is Haunted (By The Echo Of Your Last Goodbye) 4
£9.00 used
KAY STARR Just Plain Country (1980s UK Stetson label issue of the 1962 11-track stereo vinyl LP [originally released in the US on Capitol] glossy barcoded colour picture sleeve HAT3049) Track Listing: 1. Pins And Needles In My Heart 2. Crazy 3. Four Walls 4. My Last Date (With You) 5. Blues Stay Away From Me 6
£9.00 used
KAY STARR Pure Gold (1981 UK issue off the 1976 12-track compilation LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains near as new with few signs of play INTS5090) Track Listing: 01. The Rock And Roll Waltz 02. Rockin Chair 03. Georgia On My Mind 04. My Heart Reminds Me 05
£17.00 used
KAY STARR Kay Starr Country (1974 US 10-track vinyl LP pasted picture sleeve. Notorious for being at home with the big bands and jazz standards Kay truly demonstrates her dexterity and malleability as a singer by recording this country crossover album GNPS2083) Track Listing: 1. Frankie & Johnnie 2
£14.00 used
KAY STARR Kay Starr In The 1940s - The Uncollected (1982 UK 14-track vinyl LP compilation of previously unreleased radio recordings picture sleeve. The sleeve has minimal edgewear and the vinyl is in near as new condition HUK214) Track Listing: Them There Eyes Nevertheless Its A Good Day Maybe Youll Be There Pretty Baby Please Love Me Stars Fell On Alabama The Best Things In Life Are Free It Happens Every Spring I Only Have Eyes For You Leave Me A Memory Or Two For The First Time So Tired Ive Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
£9.00 used
KAY STARR With Les Paul Joe Venuti & Billy Butterfield (1986 US 14-track vinyl LP Volume 2 of the Kay Starr series featuring previously unreleased recordings made in 1949 pasted textured picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl has little sign of play HSR-229)
£12.00 new
KAY STARR Blue Starr (1974 Japanese sample issue of the 1957 11-track mono vinyl LP with custom promotional white labels pasted picture sleeve with lyric insert. The sleeve shows foxing to the reverse and the vinyl is Near Mint RCA-5095(M)) Track Listing: 1. Its A Lonesome Old Town (When Youre Not Around) 2
£17.00 used