Broadway, Right Now!
Margaret Whiting · 1960
61 min · 20 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of show tunes and pop standards showcasing Whiting's rich vocal warmth and theatrical flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Make Someone Happy — This track encapsulates the optimistic spirit of the album, featuring a heartfelt melody that showcases Whiting's emotive delivery and vocal prowess.
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I Loved You Once in Silence — With its poignant lyrics and lush arrangement, this song highlights Whiting's ability to convey deep emotion, making it a standout ballad on the album.
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Hey, Look Me Over — An upbeat anthem that radiates confidence and charm; this track emphasizes Whiting's theatrical roots and her knack for engaging storytelling through song.
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If Ever I Would Leave You — This classic love song allows Whiting to demonstrate her vocal range and interpretative skills, creating an emotionally resonant experience that lingers with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Whiting's vocal delivery shines, supported by strong arrangements, but the material is less distinctive overall.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate lush orchestral arrangements that enhance the theatrical quality of the performances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical flair with vibrant energy
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic charm for sunny days
- earworm melodies that linger
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive pieces
- seek serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1960, Margaret Whiting was already an established artist, known for her contributions to the Great American Songbook. 'Broadway, Right Now!' marked a significant moment as it was one of her first albums entirely dedicated to Broadway songs, following her success with jazz and pop music in the 1950s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Judy Garland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fireworks 2:37
- 2 Make Someone Happy 2:11
- 3 Tall Hope 3:32
- 4 I Loved You Once in Silence 3:15
- 5 Cry Like the Wind 3:15
- 6 Hey, Look Me Over 3:10
- 7 All You Need Is a Quarter 2:36
- 8 If Ever I Would Leave You 3:20
- 9 Our Language of Love 2:31
- 10 From a Prison Cell 3:02
- 11 What's New at the Zoo? 2:36
- 12 Far Away From Home / Angelina 5:09
- 13 Baubles, Bangles and Beads 2:17
- 14 Bill 4:02
- 15 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 3:00
- 16 Look for the Silver Lining 2:55
- 17 A Sleepin' Bee 3:34
- 18 She Didn't Say Yes 2:24
- 19 All I Need Is the Girl 3:05
- 20 Poor Pierrot 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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