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While Laine has always had a beautiful voice and a wide range, she was never much of an improviser and her choice of material has been erratic through the years. So, next to swinging numbers such as \"Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'\" and \"It Don't Mean a Thing,\" are forgettable show tunes and throwaway songs. 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