 Released in 1999 on Decca Records, "The Sweetest Punch" consisted of jazz arrangements of the "Painted From Memory" songs done by Frisell and his studio group, featured vocals by Costello on two songs, and jazz singer Cassandra Wilson on two songs, one being a duet employing both singers.Though actress Illeana Douglas apparently sings throughout the movie, her singing was dubbed by singer Kristen Vigard, notable as first girl to portray "Annie" in the 1976 workshop production before going to Broadway the following year.In the beginning, Edna/Denise performs a version of "Hey There," which was originally heard in the musical "The Pajama Game", and popularized by singers such as Rosemary Clooney.