Keely Smith: Next Steps

Keely Smith's playfulness, already apparent in her hits, comes out even more in her live cuts. On "Don't Take Your Love From Me," she mischievously cuts off duet partner Louis Prima, then offers an upbeat take on the old standard. But these tracks also reveal her range; "Someone to Watch Over Me" is delicate but self-assured, her strong vocals holding their own amidst the sparse arrangements.