The Best Of Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Hawkins
TRACKLISTING
- 1. I'm Beginning To See The Light
- 2. Greensleeves
- 3. Since I Fell For You
- 4. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
- 5. Soul Blues
- 6. I'll Never Be The Same
- 7. The Sweetest Sounds
- 8. I Want To Be Loved
- 9. In A Mellow Tone
- 10. Make Someone Happy
- 11. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
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