About the Blues
Julie London · 1957
42 min · 15 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz
Smooth, smoky vocal delivery intertwines with lush arrangements, evoking the intimate atmosphere of a dimly lit jazz club.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate atmosphere of clubs
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- smooth vocals for evening wind-down
- cohesive journey through themes
- for solo reflection time
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'About the Blues' marked Julie London's return to the recording studio after a brief hiatus. This album followed her successful run of albums in the early 1950s, showcasing her ability to infuse traditional pop and jazz standards with emotional depth. At this point, London was solidifying her reputation as a sophisticated vocalist in the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Basin Street Blues 3:06
- 2 I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues 2:58
- 3 A Nightingale Can Sing the Blues 3:11
- 4 Get Set for the Blues 2:44
- 5 Invitation to the Blues 2:51
- 6 Bye Bye Blues 1:41
- 8 About the Blues 3:08
- 9 Sunday Blues 2:56
- 10 The Blues Is All I Ever Had 2:53
- 11 Blues in the Night 3:41
- 12 Bouquet of Blues 2:58
- 13 Baby, Baby, All the Time 2:25
- 14 Shadow Woman 2:39
- 15 Meaning of the Blues (45 single take) 2:58
- 16 Dark 2:38
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