It was in 1957 that the American songstress SUE RANEY (then aged 17) signed to Capitol Records and released her debut LP "When Your Lover Has Gone" produced by Nelson Riddle. Her latest album that was released in 2007 poignantly found Raney returning to those very same studios at Capital that she cut her first record.
"Heart's Desire: A Tribute to Doris Day" (2007) is accompanied with a full orchestration (brass, reeds, rhythm & strings) and arranged/conducted by the Grammy winning musician Alan Broadbent. Released by the Spanish independent label Fresh Sounds, it features a selection of Day tunes that on the whole originate from Doris's years at Warner Brothers.
Raney's back catalog of albums originally released through the 1960s - 1990s on Capitol Records, Imperial Records and Discovery Records, have found a worldwide resurgeance now that much of it has been reissued and remastered on CD. She has recorded albums with Stan Kenton, Nelson Riddle and Billy May. Of her songwriting, Nancy Wilson has recorded her works.
Dear Sue, You are an amazing lady and an inspiration and fantastic vocalist! I am so pleased and proud to have you as a friend here on my space! I was introduced to you and your husband by Jack Wood a few years back! An honor and a pleasure! Love & Music, Peggie
Hi Sue, Thank you so much for adding me! You have been a favorite vocalist of mine for a long time...You sound absolutely fantastic and I am excited to get your new album.
Thanks for years of exquisite musicality! Sheer elegance, so very beautiful; the sweetest sounds, indeed! So very happy to find your myspace profile. Thanks so much for accepting my friend request.
Sue, Thanks so much for accepting my add. It's great to find you and hear your rich, nuanced takes on those great D.D. songs. My fave--"Love Me or Leave Me". Best, Chris Morse
Hey Sue, Great to hear from you. It'd be great to catch up when I'm out your way next month. Please keep us posted on what's up. And as always, you know we're diggin' your sounds. God bless, RJ www.RandyJonesWorld.com
