Songs from the Heart (Johnny Hartman album)


Songs from the Heart is a 1956 album by Jazz singer Johnny Hartman. It was Hartman's debut album and was released on the Bethlehem label. The album was reissued in 2000 with six additional tracks, alternate takes of songs from the original album.

Reception

John Bush reviewed Songs from the Heart for Allmusic and wrote that the album was "...a set of tender ballads, each word of which is treasured by Hartman's expansive, evocative voice." Bush described Hartman's musical support as "...soft, spare, and completely supportive".

Track listing

  1. "What Is There to Say?" - 2:52
  2. "Ain't Misbehavin'" - 2:50
  3. "I Fall in Love Too Easily" - 2:26
  4. "We'll Be Together Again" - 3:03
  5. "Down in the Depths " - 3:01
  6. "They Didn't Believe Me" - 2:36
  7. "I'm Glad There Is You" - 2:32
  8. "When Your Lover Has Gone" - 3:10
  9. "I'll Remember April" - 3:12
  10. "I See Your Face Before Me" - 3:34
  11. "September Song" - 3:52
  12. "Moonlight in Vermont" - 3:08
;Alternate takes released on 2000 CD reissue
  2. "Down in the Depths" - 3:01
  3. "They Didn't Believe Me" - 2:43
  4. "I'm Glad There Is You" - 2:38
  5. "I'll Remember April" - 3:43
  6. "I See Your Face Before Me" - 4:10
  7. "September Song" - 3:56

    Personnel