American Standard
James Taylor · 2020
45 min · 14 tracks · country · folk rock · pop rock
A warm collection of jazz standards, delivered with James Taylor's signature smooth vocals and gentle acoustic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm, comforting listening experience
- gentle background ambiance
- short, sweet song interludes
- nostalgic and reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'American Standard' was released in 2020, James Taylor had established himself as a beloved figure in music, known for his introspective songwriting and soothing voice. This album followed a three-year hiatus after his last studio record, 'Before This World', and showcased Taylor's deep appreciation for classic American jazz and pop songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carole King· Jackson Browne· Jim Croce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Blue Heaven 2:43
- 2 Moon River 3:13
- 3 Teach Me Tonight 2:58
- 4 As Easy as Rolling Off a Log 2:50
- 5 Almost Like Being in Love 3:42
- 6 Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat 4:11
- 7 The Nearness of You 3:52
- 8 You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught 2:26
- 9 God Bless the Child 3:21
- 10 Pennies From Heaven 2:52
- 11 My Heart Stood Still 3:27
- 12 Ol’ Man River 2:53
- 13 It’s Only a Paper Moon 3:11
- 14 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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