Beneath the noir backdrop, Flint's intonations are nothing short of aural honey, similar to that of Dusty Springfield circa "See All Her Faces." Somewhat schizophrenically, the reading of Paul McCartney's "Yesterday" commences with a Baroque harpsichord flourish, before dissolving into a midtempo jazz number that could have easily been rendered by the likes of Sarah Vaughan. She has also gained a mature presence in her delivery, especially evident on the originals "Moonlight" and "The Lilly." The latter stands out as not only an affective tune on this disc, but also one of the best of her brief career. The opening "Green Leaves of Summer" - originally from the motion picture score of The Alamo (1960) - harks back to Flint's folk-infused adult contemporary roots. Of particular note is the jazz-flavored title tune, which Flint sent all the way up to a respectable number 60 on the singles chart. After a three-year hiatus, during which the artist only issued a few one-off singles, she returned with a collection of originals and cover versions. It also marked somewhat of a departure from the style of her previous two LPs, Shelby Flint (1961) and Shelby Flint Sings Folk (1963). Cast Your Fate to the Wind (1966) would be the third and final platter that Shelby Flint (vocals) would record during the 1960s.
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