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But Beautiful

Nancy Wilson · 1969

39 min · 13 tracks · jazz · R&B

A lush blend of jazz standards and soulful ballads delivered with Wilson's smooth, emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • for quiet evenings
  • smooth vocals for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy experiences
  • seek complex, varied arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'But Beautiful' marked Nancy Wilson's transition from pop and R&B to embrace a more jazz-oriented sound. This album followed her successful hits in the previous decade, showcasing her versatility as she solidified her place in the jazz genre during a time of burgeoning cultural change.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Billie Holiday

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prelude to a Kiss 2:45
  • 2 For Heaven’s Sake 2:50
  • 3 Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe 2:54
  • 4 I’ll Walk Alone 3:33
  • 5 Supper Time 3:53
  • 6 But Beautiful 4:05
  • 7 Oh! Look at Me Now 2:22
  • 8 Glad to Be Unhappy 3:17
  • 9 In a Sentimental Mood 2:58
  • 10 I Thought About You 2:04
  • 11 Easy Living 3:07
  • 12 Do It Again 2:47
  • 13 Darn That Dream 2:51

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