Blue Light, Red Light
Harry Connick Jr. · 1991
58 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz and pop with lush arrangements and introspective lyrics that showcase Connick's vocal charm.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim and solidified Connick's status in the music industry, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its unique blend of jazz standards and original songs contributed to the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz forms among younger audiences.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments introspective listening with warmth ideal for late-night relaxation
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Blue Light, Red Light' was Harry Connick Jr.'s third studio album, following his breakthrough with '11 O'Clock Tick Tock'. This album marked a consolidation of his style, further establishing him as a prominent figure in the jazz-pop crossover scene during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Bob Dylan· Frank Zappa· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Light, Red Light (Someone’s There) Standout 3:31
- 2 A Blessing and a Curse 3:06
- 3 You Didn’t Know Me When 3:13
- 4 Jill Standout 6:13
- 5 He Is They Are 4:15
- 6 With Imagination (I’ll Get There) 5:01
- 7 If I Could Give You More Standout 4:49
- 8 The Last Payday 7:16
- 9 It’s Time 6:38
- 10 She Belongs to Me 3:57
- 11 Sonny Cried 5:46
- 12 Just Kiss Me 4:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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