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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