American Look
The Swingle Singers · 1969
29 min · 12 tracks · a cappella
A harmonious blend of traditional American folk and spirituals, elevated by intricate vocal arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of rich harmonies
- vibrant arrangements for group enjoyment
- nostalgic reflections on american culture
- playful interpretations of traditions
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'American Look' was The Swingle Singers' third album, following their acclaimed debut 'Swingle Singers' and the successful 'Bach's Greatest Hits'. By this time, the group was solidifying its innovative style of classical and jazz-infused a cappella arrangements, gaining traction in both the classical and popular music scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentatonix· Voca People· The Bobs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Country Dances 2:12
- 2 When Jesus Wept 2:04
- 3 Negro Spirituals 3:49
- 4 Patriotic Songs 2:04
- 5 He's Gone Away 2:09
- 6 Saints Fugue 2:15
- 7 Stephen Foster Medley 3:23
- 8 My Man's Gone Now 2:48
- 9 It Ain't Necessarily So 1:56
- 10 Summertime 1:55
- 11 I Got Plenty or Nothin' 2:00
- 12 Bess You Is My Woman 2:39
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