Top tracks — play these first
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Personality — The opening track features a catchy melody and showcases Hirt's virtuosic trumpet playing while embodying the album's lively spirit.
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'Tain't What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It) — Hirt's rendition infuses the classic with a vibrant energy that highlights his ability to reinterpret well-known songs in an engaging manner.
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside — This duet captures a playful chemistry between Hirt and vocalist Anita Bryant, demonstrating the album's versatility and charm through its warm arrangement.
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My Baby Just Cares for Me — Hirt’s joyful interpretation of this standard reveals his knack for blending smooth melodies with infectious rhythms, making it a standout moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-along with friends
- short bursts of joyful energy
- lighthearted background for gatherings
- quick, catchy melodies throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep emotional narratives
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'Beauty and the Beard' was Al Hirt's first album for RCA Victor, marking a significant shift in his career. Following his early work in New Orleans jazz, this album showcased his ability to merge commercial appeal with jazz sophistication, positioning him as a leading figure in the pop-jazz crossover scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doc Severinsen· Maynard Ferguson· Louis Armstrong
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Personality 3:16
- 2 ’Tain’t What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It) 2:14
- 3 Bill Bailey 3:18
- 4 My Baby Just Cares for Me 2:10
- 5 Everybody Loves My Baby 2:17
- 6 Little Boy 2:15
- 7 The Best Man 3:15
- 8 Ma (He’s Making Eyes at Me) 2:21
- 9 Mutual Admiration Society 2:42
- 10 Row, Row, Row 2:23
- 11 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 3:32
- 12 Just Because 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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