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o entertainer was more colourful than the fabulous Mae West, stylish interpreter of double entendre, who headlines this collection of mischievously risque vocal offerings by a variety of popular female songbirds from the 1950s. The 1954 session on this collection marked Mae West's return to the recording studio after some twenty years. The final Mae West track, Criswell Predicts, pays tribute to Jerome Criswell, the famous psychic of the day, who envisaged that Mae would win the 1960 American Presidential Election. As featured vocalist with Kay Kyser's Orchestra, Gloria Woods' vocal range brought her an abundance of studio work. Many of her recordings featured her wordless vocal as part of the instrumental ensemble but she does get a few evocative words to sing in "Oh Honey (Please Don't Stop)". Betty Reilly and Connie Russell had similar careers, each working support roles in Hollywood musicals, often billed as 'the singer' and both guested frequently on TV. Betty's nightclub act included songs with a Latin flavour such as Besame Mucho. Damita Jo came to prominence as vocalist with husband's group Steve Gibson and The Red Caps, and with this background; her vocal manner suited the moody Sadie Thompson's Song. Georgia Carr was announced joint winner along with another singer April Stevens at a talent competition for an engagement with the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, however both declined the contract that came with the prize. Carr soon signed with Capitol and her recording of Softly was a big seller. In the meantime April Stevens while still in high school recorded "Don't Do It" which at the time was banned from airplay due to the suggestive lyrics. Trudy Richards developed her vocal style while singing with a big band, in her case Charlie Barnet. Ella Mae Morse's energetic vocal style was well suited to the two selections presented here. Although cast as "The British Marilyn Monroe" Diana Dors had a vocal manner to match her image but made very few recordings. The two sides of one rare 78 recorded early in her career are included on this compilation.