Kenny Baker – Starlit Hour

Fine tenors were rare, but Kenny Baker was one of the few — a film star blessed with a beautifully clear voice, refined musicianship, and a natural warmth that carried effortlessly across radio, screen, and stage. Starlit Hour gathers a generous selection of his classic recordings, offering a portrait of a singer whose tone and phrasing remain instantly recognisable.

The programme includes some of his most enduring performances: the romantic sweep of Love Walked In, the spirited Lover Come Back to Me, and the tender You Are Love. Surrounding these are atmospheric pieces such as Full Moon, Blue Tahitian Moon, The Starlit Hour, and Softly As in a Morning Sunrise, each delivered with Baker’s trademark poise. The track list ranges from light ballads to gently swinging numbers, revealing the breadth of his repertoire and the ease with which he moved between moods.

For collectors of vintage vocal music, Starlit Hour is a graceful and evocative set — a reminder of a singer whose artistry combined Hollywood polish with genuine emotional sincerity. It’s a window into a style of singing that remains timeless in its simplicity and charm.

Track Listing

1. Full Moon
2. Lost And Found
3. Sing A Song Of Harvest
4. White Sails
5. Blue Tahitian Moon
6. This Is The Night
7. Easter Sunday With You
8. Make Believe
9. You Are Love
10. The Starlit Hour
11. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
12. Wooden Wedding
13. Westwind
14. The Moon And I
15. Toyland
16. Floretta
17. When The Ships Go Sailing Back To Avalon
18. Little Grey Home In The West
19. Just Let Me Look At You
20. Lover, Come Back To Me
21. Whisper That You Love Me
22. Nina
23. Yesterthoughts
24. Love Walked In