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In Person at the Americana

Julie London · 1964

37 min · 13 tracks · pop rock ยท traditional pop ยท cool jazz

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London's smoky vocals in an intimate live setting.

Why listen to this

Best for
intimate live listening experience steady mid-tempo flow sultry vocal immersion
Context
In 1964, Julie London was already an established artist known for her smoky voice and sophisticated style. 'In Person at the Americana' captures a pivotal moment in her career, following her successful albums from the late 1950s and early 1960s, as she embraced live performance to engage directly with her audience.
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pop rock, traditional pop, cool jazz

In Person at the Americana is an album by Julie London, released in 1964. A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London's smoky vocals in an intimate live setting. This album is significant as it highlights London's unique ability to reinterpret jazz standards while maintaining commercial appeal. It features the classic 'Cry Me a River,' which became one of her signature songs, further solidifying her status in the jazz genre and influencing subsequent vocalists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does In Person at the Americana sound like?

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London's smoky vocals in an intimate live setting. Rooted in pop rock and traditional pop.

What makes In Person at the Americana by Julie London notable?

This album is significant as it highlights London's unique ability to reinterpret jazz standards while maintaining commercial appeal. It features the classic 'Cry Me a River,' which became one of her signature songs, further solidifying her status in the jazz genre and influencing subsequent vocalists. In 1964, Julie London was already an established artist known for her smoky voice and sophisticated style. 'In Person at the Americana' captures a pivotal moment in her career, following her successful albums from the late 1950s and early 1960s, as she embraced live performance to engage directly with her audience.

Who is In Person at the Americana for?

In Person at the Americana works well if you're into intimate live listening experience, steady mid-tempo flow and sultry vocal immersion.

How many songs are on In Person at the Americana?

In Person at the Americana has 13 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·37:42

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Opening / Lonesome 2:32
  • 2 Send for Me 2:20
  • 3 My Baby Just Cares for Me Standout 3:39
  • 4 The Trolley Song 2:10
  • 5 Daddy 3:01
  • 6 Basin Street Blues / St. Louis Blues / Baby Baby All the Time 4:42
  • 7 Kansas City 2:27
  • 8 Bye Bye Blackbird Standout 2:29
  • 9 By Myself 4:19
  • 10 I Love Paris 2:21
  • 11 Gotta Move 1:43
  • 12 Cry Me a River Standout 2:41
  • 13 The Man That Got Away / Closing Music 3:12

Release Date

January 1, 1964

Genre

cool jazz, pop rock, traditional pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

37 min 42 sec