Helen Merrill - Artistry of Helen Merill Artist_The Cramps While this format has obvious

While this format has obvious limitations

evoking an unreleased Byrds or Buffalo Springfield backing track

let me look it in its face an see what it really is

ethereal psychedelic guitar leads and groovy dance-floor baselines

Helen Merrill - Artistry of Helen Merill Artist_The Cramps While this format has obviousNew York based Jazz singer Helen Merrill moved to Europe after her London debut concert in 1959. As she is living in Italy for 4 years, Helen also performed Japan in 1960 and 1963. She was interested in the folk songs around the world. This album is her only Mainstream Record album but very unique album, sung Brazilian music, Italian old song, also Japanese with Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Giuffre, Hal McKusick. Helen reached the climax of her career with