Alive!
74 min · 21 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz standards infused with McRae's emotive vocal delivery and rich storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sometimes I'm Happy Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Feeling Good — This track exemplifies McRae's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth, transforming the song into an anthem of liberation and hope.
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The Shadow of Your Smile — McRae's interpretation of this classic showcases her ability to convey poignancy through subtle phrasing and dynamic control, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Love for Sale — Here, McRae delivers a haunting rendition, intertwining vulnerability and strength, which highlights her deep connection to the lyrics and the song's underlying themes of longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant live performance energy
- dynamic journey through emotions
- engaging storytelling with vocals
- wave-like pacing for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- dislike lengthy musical explorations
- prefer consistently fast tempos
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant moment in McRae's career, showcasing her live performance prowess.
- Career context
- Released in 1966, Alive! captures Carmen McRae during a significant period of her career, showcasing her growth as a live performer. This album followed her acclaimed studio work and marked her emergence as a leading voice in jazz, amplifying her reputation in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
- 1 Sometimes I'm Happy Start here 3:30
- 2 Don't Explain 4:17
- 3 Woman Talk 3:52
- 4 Kick Off Your Shoes 2:19
- 5 The Shadow of Your Smile 3:56
- 6 Sweetest Sounds 2:07
- 7 Where Would You Be Without Me 2:37
- 8 Feeling Good 4:36
- 9 Run Run Run 2:33
- 10 No More 3:23
- 11 Look at That Face 5:06
- 12 I Wish I Were in Love Again 1:35
- 13 You Better Go Now 2:52
- 14 Love for Sale 7:19
- 15 If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight 4:32
- 16 Miss Brown to You 3:01
- 17 Perdido 3:01
- 18 Too Close for Comfort 2:56
- 19 Midnight Sun 4:24
- 20 Travelin' Light 2:51
- 21 Love Is Here to Stay 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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