Artist  Anita O'Day 
Album Title  Anita Sings the Most 
Date of Release  Jan 31, 1957 (recording) 
AMG Rating    
Genre  Vocal 
Tones  Exuberant, Cheerful, Springlike, Confident, Witty, Joyous, Playful, Boisterous, Lively 
Styles  Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz 
Time  33:59 

Anita O'Day recorded many rewarding albums in the 1950s when her voice was at its strongest, and this collaboration with the Oscar Peterson Quartet (comprised of pianist Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer John Poole) may very well be her best. Not only is the backup swinging, giving a Jazz at the Philharmonic feel to some of the songs, but O'Day proves that she could keep up with Peterson. "Them There Eyes" is taken successfully at a ridiculously fast tempo, yet the singer displays a great deal of warmth on such ballads as "We'll Be Together Again" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." While Peterson and Ellis have some solos, O'Day is never overshadowed (which is saying a lot) and is clearly inspired by their presence. The very brief playing time (just 33 minutes) is unfortunate on this straight CD reissue of the original LP, but the high quality definitely makes up for the lack of quantity. A gem. — Scott Yanow 
 
    1.   'S Wonderful/They Can't Take That Away...  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 2:57 
    2.   Tenderly  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 3:20 
    3.   Old Devil Moon  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 2:53 
    4.   Love Me or Leave Me  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 2:33 
    5.   We'll Be Together Again  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 3:37 
    6.   Stella by Starlight  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 2:05 
    7.   Takin' a Chance on Love  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 2:23 
    8.   Them There Eyes  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 2:37 
    9.   I've Got the World on a String  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 3:58 
    10.   You Turned the Tables on Me  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 3:41 
    11.   Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered  performed by ODay / Oscar Peterson - 3:55 
 
 
Herb Ellis  -  Guitar 
Oscar Peterson  -  Piano, Performer 
Anita O'Day  -  Vocals 
Ray Brown  -  Bass 
Milt Holland  -  Drums 
John Poole  -  Drums 
Dennis Drake  -  Remixing