Released 20 years ago this June
Blue
Diana Ross · 2006
50 min · 16 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
A lush and intimate collection of jazz standards showcasing Ross's sultry vocals and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate evening listening experience
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- lush arrangements for quiet moments
- reflective mood for personal time
- candlelit ambiance and soft vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer fast-paced listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- emotional depth· heartbreak narratives
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Blue' marked Diana Ross's return to the studio after a seven-year hiatus following her album 'Every Day Is a New Day' in 1999. This album highlighted her artistic evolution as she delved into jazz standards, reflecting a shift from her earlier pop and disco roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Come Away with Me by Norah Jones — Shares lush vocal intimacy and emotional depth with a jazzy, romantic atmosphere.Back to Black by Amy Winehouse — Explores themes of heartbreak and emotional complexity with a soulful, jazz-inflected sound.Lovers Rock by Sade — Offers sultry vocals and a smooth blend of jazz and R&B, echoing similar emotional narratives.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What a Diff’rence a Day Makes 3:28
- 2 No More 3:09
- 3 Let’s Do It 3:00
- 4 I Loves Ya Porgy 5:11
- 5 Smile 2:58
- 6 But Beautiful 2:50
- 7 Had You Been Around 3:29
- 8 Little Girl Blue 4:00
- 9 Can’t Get Started With You 3:10
- 10 Love Is Here to Stay 2:13
- 11 You’ve Changed 2:54
- 12 My Man (Mon Homme) 3:31
- 13 Easy Living 2:54
- 14 Solitude 2:05
- 15 He’s Funny That Way 3:02
- 16 T’ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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