As Long as She Needs Me
Sammy Davis Jr. · 1961
34 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A rich blend of traditional pop and jazz, showcasing Davis's smooth vocals and emotive delivery over lush orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 16 on the Billboard 200 chart, and features one of Davis's signature songs, 'As Long as She Needs Me', which became a staple of his repertoire. The record also highlights Davis's ability to interpret show tunes and jazz standards with a unique flair that influenced future artists in the genre.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout emotive delivery for romance seekers for intimate gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1961, 'As Long as She Needs Me' was Sammy Davis Jr.'s follow-up to his successful album 'Sammy's Back on Broadway'. At this point in his career, Davis was solidifying his status as a multi-talented entertainer, seamlessly blending music with performance art during the peak of his popularity in the Rat Pack era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· John Coltrane· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin· Herbie Hancock· Chet Atkins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As Long as She Needs Me Standout 2:59
- 2 Climb Ev’ry Mountain Standout 3:16
- 3 (Love Is) The Tender Trap Standout 2:36
- 4 We Kiss in a Shadow 4:25
- 5 There Is Nothing Like a Dame 2:34
- 6 Song From “Two for the Seesaw” (A Second Chance) 2:55
- 7 Out of This World 3:19
- 8 Back in Your Own Back Yard 2:53
- 9 Bye Bye Blackbird 2:48
- 10 Falling in Love With Love 2:23
- 11 Step Out of That Dream 2:27
- 12 There Was a Tavern in the Town 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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