Betty Carter
Out There With Betty Carter LP

7520061
Verve Records
116Last In: 2026 years ago
- A1: You're Driving Me Crazy
- A2: I Can't Help It
- A3: By The Bend Of The River
- A4: Babe's Blues
- A5: Foul Play
- A6: You're Getting To Be A Habit
- B1: On The Isle Of May
- B2: But Beautiful
- B3: All I've Got
- B4: Make It Last
- B5: Blue Bird Of Happiness
- B6: Something Wonderful
Originally released through Peacock Records in 1958 after her stint with Lionel Hampton’s band, Out There is a snapshot and early gem in Betty Carter’s broad career. Supported by a quality cast including Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano) and Kenny Dorham (trumpet) among others, Carter glides through standards such as “Something Wonderful” as well as her first-penned track “I Can’t Help It” which would go on to become a performance staple. This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.

