Calendar Girl
Julie London · 1956
28 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz
A sultry blend of lush orchestration and smoky vocals that evoke the changing seasons.
Calendar Girl is an album by Julie London, released in 1956. A sultry blend of lush orchestration and smoky vocals that evoke the changing seasons. 'Calendar Girl' is notable for its thematic cohesion, encapsulating the months of the year through song. It charted successfully, further establishing London's influence in the burgeoning cool jazz scene and contributing to her enduring legacy as a key figure in mid-century popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Calendar Girl sound like?
A sultry blend of lush orchestration and smoky vocals that evoke the changing seasons. Rooted in pop rock and traditional pop.
What makes Calendar Girl by Julie London notable?
'Calendar Girl' is notable for its thematic cohesion, encapsulating the months of the year through song. It charted successfully, further establishing London's influence in the burgeoning cool jazz scene and contributing to her enduring legacy as a key figure in mid-century popular music. By 1956, Julie London was already a prominent figure in the jazz and pop scenes, with 'Calendar Girl' being her eighth studio album. This release followed her successful 'Julie Is Her Name' and solidified her status as a leading voice in traditional pop, showcasing her signature style of intimate and evocative storytelling through song.
How many songs are on Calendar Girl?
Calendar Girl has 13 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 June in January Standout 2:11
- 2 February Brings the Rain 2:24
- 3 Melancholy March 2:22
- 4 I’ll Remember April 2:02
- 5 People Who Are Born in May Standout 1:43
- 6 Memphis in June 2:02
- 7 Sleigh Ride in July 2:23
- 8 Time for August 2:02
- 9 September in the Rain Standout 1:43
- 10 This October 1:49
- 11 November Twilight 3:23
- 12 Warm December 2:00
- 13 The Thirteenth Month 2:28
Release Date
January 1, 1956
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
28 min 32 sec
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