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A Vintage Year

Mel Tormé

58 min · 12 tracks · traditional pop

A sophisticated blend of jazz and traditional pop, showcasing Tormé's velvety vocals and masterful phrasing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • velvety vocals for evening relaxation
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection
  • nostalgic tunes evoking warm memories
  • sophisticated sound for classy gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1968, 'A Vintage Year' arrived during Mel Tormé's resurgence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene after a successful career in the '40s and '50s. This album marked a return to his roots, blending classic standards with his unique interpretations, positioning him as both a nostalgic icon and a contemporary artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Nat King Cole· Frank Sinatra· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Whisper Not / Love Me or Leave Me 4:17
  • 2 Out of This World 5:11
  • 3 Someday I'll Find You 2:53
  • 4 The Midnight Sun 5:36
  • 5 New York, New York Medley: For Me and My Gal / Mack the Knife / Birth of the Blues / Send a Little Love My Way / How High the Moon / New York, New York 6:02
  • 6 Folks Who Live on the Hill 5:09
  • 7 Bittersweet 5:47
  • 8 Since I Fell for You 4:41
  • 9 The Way You Look Tonight 3:38
  • 10 Anyone Can Whistle; A Tune for Humming 5:53
  • 11 When Sunny Gets Blue 3:29
  • 12 Little Man You’ve Had a Busy Day 5:56

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