Shifting Gears
Nancy Sinatra · 2013
62 min · 15 tracks · folk · jazz · traditional pop
A reflective collection blending jazz, pop, and traditional sounds with Sinatra's signature sultry vocals.
Shifting Gears is an album by Nancy Sinatra, released in 2013. A reflective collection blending jazz, pop, and traditional sounds with Sinatra's signature sultry vocals. The album received positive reviews for its nostalgic quality and Sinatra's vocal performance, demonstrating her enduring appeal. Critics noted how the selection of tracks connected past and present musical landscapes, contributing to a resurgence of interest in classic pop standards among newer audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shifting Gears sound like?
A reflective collection blending jazz, pop, and traditional sounds with Sinatra's signature sultry vocals. Rooted in folk and jazz.
What makes Shifting Gears by Nancy Sinatra notable?
The album received positive reviews for its nostalgic quality and Sinatra's vocal performance, demonstrating her enduring appeal. Critics noted how the selection of tracks connected past and present musical landscapes, contributing to a resurgence of interest in classic pop standards among newer audiences. Released in 2013, 'Shifting Gears' marked Nancy Sinatra's return to recording after a lengthy hiatus since her last studio album in 2004. This album showcases her evolution as an artist while paying homage to classic standards, positioning her firmly within the realm of contemporary interpretations of timeless songs.
How many songs are on Shifting Gears?
Shifting Gears has 15 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As Time Goes By 3:36
- 2 When I Look in Your Eyes 2:55
- 3 Holly Holy 4:54
- 4 I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise 3:16
- 5 Cockeyed Optimist (guitar version) Standout 2:21
- 6 I Can See Clearly Now Standout 2:54
- 7 Killing Me Softly With His Song Standout 3:50
- 8 Play Me 8:31
- 9 Something 3:11
- 10 MacArthur Park 5:53
- 11 The Hungry Years 8:06
- 12 Cockeyed Optimist (orchestra version) 2:58
- 13 Why Did I Choose You? 2:54
- 14 I Don't Know How to Love Him 4:20
- 15 We Need a Little Christmas 3:11
Release Date
December 3, 2013
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
62 min 57 sec
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