The King Sisters – Over The Rainbow

The King Sisters were among the most polished and musically sophisticated vocal groups of the 1940s, admired for their close harmonies, rhythmic ease and bright, engaging sound. Over the Rainbow brings together 25 of their rarest recordings — none previously issued on CD — offering a vivid portrait of their versatility and charm across novelty numbers, ballads and Western‑tinged favourites.

The programme opens with the buoyant Ferry‑Boat Serenade and the playful Conchita, Marcheta, Rosita, Pepita, Lolita, Juanita Lopez, before moving into the atmospheric Call of the Canyon and the rhythmic B‑I‑Bi. Their rendition of Over the Rainbow provides one of the album’s emotional highlights, delivered with the Sisters’ trademark blend of sweetness and precision.

Further standouts include Fifteen Minute Intermission, I Understand, Jack and Jill, Minka, Hey! Zeke and the charming duet‑style My Sister and I. Jazz‑leaning selections such as Java Jive and I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem showcase their rhythmic flair, while Where the Mountains Meet the Moon, Kille Kille (Indian Love Talk) and A Rose and a Prayer add variety and colour.

The collection closes with a run of warmly delivered performances: Miss Otis Regrets, If I Could Only Play a Concertina, My Heart Sings, Perspicacity, Sadie Hawkins Day, When the Roses Bloom Again, It’s Love, Love, Love, A Tender Word Will Mend It All and Isle of Capri — each revealing a different facet of their musical personality.

Altogether, Over the Rainbow is a beautifully curated celebration of the King Sisters’ artistry — a rare chance to hear some of their most elusive recordings in one place, restored and presented with care.

Track Listing

1. Ferry – Boat Serenade
2. Conchita, Marcheta, Rosita, Pepita, Lolita, Juanita Lopez
3. Call Of The Canyon
4. B – I - Bi
5. Over The Rainbow
6. Fifteen Minute Intermission
7. I Understand
8. Jack And Jill
9. Minka
10. Hey ! Zeke
11. My Sister And I
12. Java Jive
13. Where The Mountains Meet The Moon
14. Kille Kille (Indian Love Talk)
15. Miss Otis Regrets
16. If I Could Only Play a Concertina
17. My Heart Sings
18. Perspicacity
19. I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem
20. A Rose and a Prayer
21. Sadie Hawkins Day
22. When The Roses Bloom Again
23. It’s Love, Love, Love
24. A Tender Word Will Mend It All
25. Isle Of Capri