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Back to the Blues

Dinah Washington · 1963

52 min · 15 tracks · blues · jazz

Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Washington's masterful vocal prowess in a blues-infused jazz landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1963, Dinah Washington was a seasoned artist known for her unique blend of jazz and blues. 'Back to the Blues' came during her prolific period, following hits like 'What a Difference a Day Makes' and solidifying her status as a prominent figure in American music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ike & Tina Turner· Billy Preston· Ray Charles

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Blues Ain’t Nothin’ But a Woman Cryin’ for Her Man 3:48
  • 2 Romance in the Dark 2:14
  • 3 You’ve Been a Good Old Wagon 3:52
  • 4 Let Me Be the First to Know 2:41
  • 5 How Long, How Long Blues 5:00
  • 6 Don’t Come Running Back to Me 2:25
  • 7 It’s a Mean Old Man’s World 3:12
  • 8 Key to the Highway 2:42
  • 9 If I Never Get to Heaven 3:46
  • 10 Duck Before You Drown 2:13
  • 11 No Hard Feelings 2:36
  • 12 Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning 8:42
  • 13 Don’t Say Nothing At All 2:36
  • 14 No One Man 2:07
  • 15 Me and My Gin 4:14

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