Prelude to a Kiss (album)
Prelude to a Kiss is a 1958 concept album by Mel Tormé. The album charts the course of a relationship, where each track is interspersed with dialogue. The album was recorded in Los Angeles in November, 1957.- "Something to Live For"
- "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You"
- "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You"
- "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me"
- "Prelude to a Kiss"
- "I've Got the World on a String"
- "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"
- "I Surrender Dear"
- "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart"
- "Don't Worry 'bout Me"
- "One Morning in May"
- "I Can't Give You Anything But Love"
Personnel
- Mel Torme - Vocals
- Marty Paich - Arranger, Conductor, Piano, Celesta
- Don Fagerquist - Trumpet
- Ronnie Lang - Alto-saxophone, Baritone-saxophone, Clarinet
- Hynie Gunkler - Alto-saxophone and Clarinet
- Bob Enevoldsen - Tenor-saxophone and Bass-clarinet
- Vince DeRosa - French horn
- Bill Pitman - Guitar
- Joe Mondragon - Bass
- Mel Lewis - Drums
- Stella Castellucci - Harp