The Astaire Story — Fred Astaire

An elegant, late-night warmth that feels like a private performance from an old friend.

Tracklist · 21 Tracks

Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off

4:36

Lovely to Look At

3:26

They All Laughed

2:55

Steppin’ Out With My Baby

2:22

I’ve Got My Eyes on You

2:57

The Carioca

4:48

New Sun in the Sky

2:27

(Ad Lib) Fast Dances

2:24

Top Hat, White Tie and Tails

4:00

I Concentrate on You

2:43

Fascinating Rhythm

2:41

I Love Louisa

2:40

Slow Dances (Ad Lib)

2:55

(Ad Lib) Medium Dance

2:01

A Needle in a Haystack

2:22

So Near and Yet So Far

3:18

A Foggy Day (in London Town)

4:00

Oh, Lady Be Good

5:01

I’m Building Up to an Awful Letdown

3:59

Not My Girl

3:37

Jam Session for a Dancer

6:34

Moments Worth Listening For

The rhythmic brilliance of the tap-dancing solos on Jam Session for a Dancer, where his feet act as a lead percussion instrument alongside the jazz ensemble.

The playful vocal delivery and linguistic banter on Let's Call the Whole Thing Off, capturing his signature conversational charm.

The transition from intimate, spoken-word-like delivery to a swinging stride on Top Hat, White Tie and Tails.

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