I always thought this was one of the most interesting periods of Horne's career. She seemed to be cutting loose and taking a lot more vocal risks than she had in her earlier years. Her singing was more raw, emotional and even soulful. It didn't always work, frankly - let's face it, she was no Aretha Franklin - but it was fun to see/hear her trying out more contemporary material and arrangements, ditching the evening gowns, and shedding the carefully crafted formality of her earlier years.
