Jane Powell – A Heart That’s Free

Jane Powell’s voice — light, ringing, and effortlessly controlled — made her one of MGM’s most beloved musical stars of the 1950s. A Heart That’s Free presents a warmly curated survey of her recordings from that era, highlighting both her classical training and her natural flair for popular song. The result is a portrait of an artist whose vocal purity and youthful brightness defined an entire generation of screen musicals.

The programme opens with Love Is Like This and Magic Is the Moonlight, both showcasing Powell’s clear, bell‑like tone. She moves gracefully through the lilting Quando M’Em Vo and the gentle title track A Heart That’s Free, before bringing lively charm to The Oceana Roll and the nostalgic By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Her operetta‑leaning side shines in My Hero and Open Your Eyes, while How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You reveals her playful, comedic touch.

Ballads such as Too Late Now, The Happiest Day of My Life and Paris highlight her expressive warmth, while lighter pieces like I Can See You, Wonder Why, We Never Talk Much and L’Amour Toujours show her ease with mid‑century popular styles. The set continues with the atmospheric Dark Is the Night, the tender My Little Nest of Heavenly Blue, and the romantic I Love You.

Powell’s theatrical background comes through in selections from The King and I — Something Wonderful, Hello Young Lovers, I Whistle a Happy Tune, We Kiss in a Shadow — each delivered with clarity and emotional poise. The collection closes with alternate takes of Wonder Why, Love Is Like This and The Oceana Roll, offering a glimpse into her studio versatility.

Altogether, A Heart That’s Free is a beautifully assembled tribute to Jane Powell’s artistry — a reminder of her shimmering tone, impeccable musicianship and the effortless joy she brought to every performance.

Track Listing

1. Love Is Like This
2. Magic Is The Moonlight
3. Quando M’ Em Vo
4. A Heart That’s Free
5. The Oceana Roll
6. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
7. My Hero
8. Open Your Eyes
9. How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You
10. Too Late Now
11. The Happiest Day Of My Life
12. Paris
13. I Can See You
14. Wonder Why
15. We Never Talk Much
16. L’ Amour Toujours
17. Dark Is The Night
18. My Little Nest Of Heavenly Blue
19. I Love You
20. The Echo Song
21. Something Wonderful
22. Hello Young Lovers
23. I Whistle A Happy Tune
24. We Kiss In A Shadow
25. Why So Gloomy?
26. Wonder Why – Alternate Take
27. Love Is Like This – Alternate Take
28. The Oceana Roll – Alternate Take