Give Him The Ooh-La La, released in 1958 on Verve Records, captures pianist and vocalist Blossom Deariessignature blend of cool understatement, crisp diction, and harmonic finesse. Produced by Norman Granz, thesession features Dearie on piano and vocals, leading a quartet with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, anddrummer Jo Jones. The program includes songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Nol Coward, along with twoDearie co-writes Try Your Wings and Bang Goes the Drum (And Youre in Love) which showcase her witand compositional touch. From the sly charm of the title track to the graceful melancholy of Plus je tembrasse, Dearies performances balance elegance with rhythmic ease. The intimate arrangements leave space for subtleinterplay between her voice and piano, supported by a rhythm section steeped in the language of swing and bop.The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Track List:

1.Just One Of Those Things, 2.Like Someone In Love, 3.Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, 4.They SayIt’s Spring, 5.Try Your Wings, 6.Bang Goes The Drum

1.The Riviera, 2.The Middle Of Love, 3.Plus JeT’embrasse, 4.Give Him The Ooh-La-La, 5.Let Me Love You, 6.I Walk A Little Faster

street date 1/9/2026