Season 3 Episode 4-June Rudell "Sings for the Gourmet"

Found in Bob's personal LP collection, this singular recording reprises the style of the radio show: girl singer with Bob, Jud De Naut on bass, and (in this case) Don Beamsley on piano and tack piano. 

Though an accomplished and busy club singer, our research found this recording and no others available, making this a rare touchstone to an era of torchy chanteuses. The liner notes mention "clever special material written exclusively for her" which must mean Jud's two tunes were written with her in mind.

Bob's copy was signed on the back by everyone: "To Bob-With deep appreciation for your wonderful efforts for us. Love, June", and "For Robert [struck through] Furnace Furniss Bain. Frankly, I'm a little bored with the big reputation you have built for yourself in music. Actually to me you are nothing but a run of the mill genius. XXX Jud" and finally "Me Too. Don". Clearly they had a good time making this record.

There were a pair of Gourmet Restaurants, in Hollywood and in Beverly Hills, and the owners took a gamble and opened a third restaurant adjacent to Disneyland as part of the Disneyland Hotel complex in 1956. June Rudell had a long engagement in the lounge (which sat 650), and so this recording may reflect her many solid hours of dates there. Gourmet lovers rejoice!