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All or Nothing at All

Billie Holiday · 1958

135 min · 28 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A rich tapestry of emotive vocals and sophisticated arrangements woven through classic jazz standards.

All or Nothing at All is an album by Billie Holiday, released in 1958. A rich tapestry of emotive vocals and sophisticated arrangements woven through classic jazz standards. This album is notable for its critical acclaim upon release, with several tracks becoming staples in the jazz repertoire. Additionally, it showcased Holiday's ability to convey deep emotion through her performances even as she struggled with addiction and declining health, influencing countless jazz vocalists who followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does All or Nothing at All sound like?

A rich tapestry of emotive vocals and sophisticated arrangements woven through classic jazz standards. Rooted in blues and jazz.

What makes All or Nothing at All by Billie Holiday notable?

This album is notable for its critical acclaim upon release, with several tracks becoming staples in the jazz repertoire. Additionally, it showcased Holiday's ability to convey deep emotion through her performances even as she struggled with addiction and declining health, influencing countless jazz vocalists who followed. By 1958, Billie Holiday was in the later stages of her career, having faced significant personal challenges and health issues. 'All or Nothing at All' marked her first studio album since the mid-1950s and showcased her enduring artistry despite these struggles, featuring a collection of well-known standards reinterpreted through her unique vocal style.

How many songs are on All or Nothing at All?

All or Nothing at All has 28 tracks, running approximately 135 minutes.

Tracklist

28 tracks·135:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 4:14
  • 2 Cheek to Cheek 3:37
  • 3 Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) 6:17
  • 4 Speak Low 4:29
  • 5 We'll Be Together Again 4:26
  • 6 All or Nothing at All Standout 5:41
  • 7 Sophisticated Lady 4:51
  • 8 April in Paris 3:05
  • 9 I Wished on the Moon 3:27
  • 10 Moonlight in Vermont 3:52
  • 11 A Foggy Day 4:43
  • 12 Didn't Know What Time It Was 6:02
  • 13 Just One of Those Things 5:34
  • 14 Comes Love (alternate) 4:01
  • 15 Comes Love 3:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Day in, Day Out 6:49
  • 2 Darn That Dream 6:20
  • 3 But Not for Me 3:50
  • 4 Body and Soul Standout 6:24
  • 5 Just Friends (instrumental) 6:29
  • 6 Stars Fell on Alabama 4:31
  • 7 Say It Isn't So 3:18
  • 8 Love Is Here to Stay 3:44
  • 9 One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) 5:42
  • 10 They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:12
  • 11 Embraceable You 6:49
  • 12 Let's Call the Whole Thing Off 3:26
  • 13 Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You? 5:37

Release Date

January 1, 1958

Genre

blues, jazz, swing

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

135 min 42 sec