Alone
Judy Garland · 1957
37 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A poignant blend of jazz-inflected pop ballads showcasing Garland's emotive vocal delivery over lush arrangements.
Why this album works
'Alone' received critical acclaim for its intimate production and vocal performances, helping to solidify Garland's status as a serious recording artist. The album was influential in the genre of pop standards, contributing to the resurgence of torch songs in popular music during the late 1950s.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience emotive vocal delivery focus contemplative moments of solitude
- Context
- Released in 1957, 'Alone' was Judy Garland's first studio album after her highly publicized struggles with mental health and substance abuse. This album marked a significant moment in her career as it showcased her return to music, focusing on her ability to convey deep emotion through song amidst her personal turmoil.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eydie Gormé· Barry Mann· Connie Francis· Eddie Fisher· The Friends of Distinction· Cass Elliot· Fred Astaire· Frankie Laine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 By Myself (Jazzy version) Standout 2:37
- 2 Little Girl Blue Standout 3:41
- 3 Me and My Shadow 3:42
- 4 Among My Souvenirs 3:04
- 5 I Got a Right to Sing the Blues Standout 2:51
- 6 I Get the Blues When It Rains 3:13
- 7 Mean to Me 3:57
- 8 How About Me 3:41
- 9 Just a Memory 2:28
- 10 Blue Prelude 2:47
- 11 Happy New Year 3:13
- 12 Then You’ve Never Been Blue 2:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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