Blue Starr
Kay Starr · 1957
32 min · 11 tracks · country · jazz
A lush blend of jazz and pop, where Kay Starr's rich vocals dance over melancholic melodies.
Why this album works
'Blue Starr' is significant for its reflection of the evolving sound of popular music in the late 1950s, as it melded traditional jazz with more contemporary pop elements. The album received favorable reviews and highlighted Starr's unique vocal style during a pivotal era for female artists in music.
- Best for
- consistent emotional journey throughout melancholic melodies for reflection steady pacing for relaxed listening
- Context
- By the time 'Blue Starr' was released in 1957, Kay Starr was already an established figure in American music, known for her versatility in country, jazz, and pop genres. This album followed her successful period in the early 1950s, where she had multiple hits including 'Wheel of Fortune,' showcasing her ability to cross genre boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lonnie Mack· Connie Francis· Jeff White
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s a Lonesome Old Town (When You’re Not Around) Standout 2:32
- 2 You’re Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do?) 2:09
- 3 The House Is Haunted (By the Echo of Your Last Good-Bye) 2:24
- 4 We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) 3:08
- 5 I Really Don’t Want to Know Standout 5:09
- 6 Blue Starr Standout 2:43
- 7 Wedding Bells 2:28
- 8 It’s Funny to Everyone but Me 3:10
- 9 Little White Lies 2:11
- 10 Just Like a Butterfly (That’s Caught in the Rain) 3:25
- 11 Blue and Sentimental 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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