Anita Sings the Winners
Anita O'Day · 1958
56 min · 19 tracks · jazz
Anita O'Day's vibrant vocals intertwine with swinging jazz arrangements, celebrating classic standards with a refreshing energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant vocals with swinging energy
- steady flow for easy listening
- playful interludes and transitions
- for relaxed gatherings
- nostalgic standards with fresh twists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer modern production styles
- seek longer, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'Anita Sings the Winners' came during Anita O'Day's rise as a prominent jazz vocalist following her breakout performances at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1956. This album solidified her reputation and showcased her unique vocal style, featuring a blend of improvisation and rhythmic precision that had begun to define her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Billie Holiday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take the "A" Train 2:53
- 2 Tenderly 2:41
- 3 Interlude (A Night in Tunisia) 2:36
- 4 Four 2:52
- 5 Early Autumn 3:11
- 6 Four Brothers 2:27
- 7 Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) 3:34
- 8 My Funny Valentine 3:37
- 9 Frenesi 3:05
- 10 Body and Soul 3:24
- 11 What's Your Story, Morning Glory 3:50
- 12 Peanut Vendor 2:42
- 13 Whisper Not 2:58
- 14 Blue Champagne 2:37
- 15 Stompin' at the Savoy 3:20
- 16 Hershey Bar 2:08
- 17 Don't Be That Way 2:35
- 18 Peel Me a Grape 3:06
- 19 Star Eyes 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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