I don't have this album, so I can only write about the songs that I know from A Musical History and the PHLO myspace page. If you have the album and can provide further details, please let me know.
Cry Me A River
Written by Arthur Hamilton. Recorded by Julie London (1955), Ella Fitzgerald (1961), Barbra Streisand (1963), Joe Cocker (1970), and many others.
Misery And The Blues
"Mis'ry And The Blues" was written by Charlie LaVere. It was recorded by Jack Teagarden in 1961.
Trombonist Jack Teagarden (1905-1964) also sang the original versions of "Meet Me Where They Play The Blues" and the revised "Basin Street Blues".
Java Jive
Written by Ben Oakland and Milton Drake. Recorded by the Ink Spots in 1940.
Hallelujah
"Hallelujah I Love Her So" was written by Ray Charles. It has been recorded by Ray Charles (1956), Peggy Lee (1959), Ella Fitzgerald (1962), and many others.
Ray Charles Robinson (1930-2004) was an American singer and pianist. His hit records include "I Got A Woman", "What'd I Say", "Georgia On My Mind", "Hit The Road Jack", and "I Can't Stop Loving You".
Rain Today
"I Think It's Gonna Rain Today" was written by Randy Newman. It has been recorded by Julius La Rosa (1966), Judy Collins (1966), Eric Burdon (1967), Ian Campbell (1968), Randy Newman (1968), UB40 (1980), and many others.
Randy Newman (born 1943) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist. He has won two Oscars (with twenty nominations), three Emmys, and five Grammys. His songs include "Sail Away", "You Can Leave Your Hat On", "Short People", and "Mama Told Me Not To Come".
Sunny Skies
"Even Sunny Skies Are Blue" was written by Andy Leggett and Henry Davies. It was also recorded by Henry's Bootblacks (1987).
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