Take a Look
Natalie Cole · 1993
64 min · 18 tracks · funk · soul
A vibrant blend of jazz-infused pop and soul, showcasing Cole's rich vocal prowess and playful interpretations.
Take a Look is an album by Natalie Cole, released in 1993. A vibrant blend of jazz-infused pop and soul, showcasing Cole's rich vocal prowess and playful interpretations. 'Take a Look' is significant for its critical reception and commercial performance, reaching the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album featured beloved standards and showcased Cole's ability to reinterpret classic songs, contributing to the revival of interest in jazz and pop standards during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Take a Look sound like?
A vibrant blend of jazz-infused pop and soul, showcasing Cole's rich vocal prowess and playful interpretations. Rooted in funk and soul.
What makes Take a Look by Natalie Cole notable?
'Take a Look' is significant for its critical reception and commercial performance, reaching the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album featured beloved standards and showcased Cole's ability to reinterpret classic songs, contributing to the revival of interest in jazz and pop standards during the early '90s. In 1993, Natalie Cole was riding high on the success of her earlier albums, having won multiple Grammy Awards. 'Take a Look' marked her artistic shift towards a more sophisticated sound, embracing standards and jazz influences that reflected her growth as a vocalist. This album followed her acclaimed 1991 release 'Unforgettable... with Love', further solidifying her legacy in contemporary music.
How many songs are on Take a Look?
Take a Look has 18 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I Wish You Love Standout 4:09
- 2 I’m Beginning to See the Light 3:29
- 3 Swingin’ Shepherd Blues 4:01
- 4 Crazy He Calls Me 4:11
- 5 Cry Me a River Standout 3:53
- 6 Undecided 2:16
- 7 Fiesta in Blue 4:04
- 8 I’m Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life 3:34
- 9 Let There Be Love 3:50
- 10 It’s Sand Man 2:30
- 11 Don’t Explain 3:12
- 12 As Time Goes By Standout 3:45
- 13 Too Close for Comfort 2:56
- 14 Calypso Blues 5:03
- 15 This Will Make You Laugh 3:45
- 16 Lovers 3:14
- 17 All About Love 3:40
- 18 Take a Look 3:05
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