Capitol Collectors Series
Jo Stafford · 1991
75 min · 26 tracks · jazz
A nostalgic collection of jazz and pop standards showcasing Stafford's smooth, emotive vocals and timeless arrangements.
Capitol Collectors Series is an album by Jo Stafford, released in 1991. A nostalgic collection of jazz and pop standards showcasing Stafford's smooth, emotive vocals and timeless arrangements. This album is significant as it encapsulates Jo Stafford's influence as one of the leading female vocalists of her era, bridging the gap between jazz and mainstream pop. It showcases tracks that have been beloved over decades, contributing to her legacy and achieving recognition in various retrospective compilations, influencing generations of singers and musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Capitol Collectors Series sound like?
A nostalgic collection of jazz and pop standards showcasing Stafford's smooth, emotive vocals and timeless arrangements. Rooted in jazz.
What makes Capitol Collectors Series by Jo Stafford notable?
This album is significant as it encapsulates Jo Stafford's influence as one of the leading female vocalists of her era, bridging the gap between jazz and mainstream pop. It showcases tracks that have been beloved over decades, contributing to her legacy and achieving recognition in various retrospective compilations, influencing generations of singers and musicians. By 1991, Jo Stafford was celebrating a long and distinguished career in music, having first risen to fame in the 1940s as a big band vocalist. The 'Capitol Collectors Series' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights her most memorable recordings from her time with Capitol Records, capturing the essence of her contributions to pop and jazz genres.
How many songs are on Capitol Collectors Series?
Capitol Collectors Series has 26 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Old Acquaintance 3:03
- 2 How Sweet You Are 3:09
- 3 Long Ago (And Far Away) Standout 2:55
- 4 I Love You 2:42
- 5 It Could Happen to You 3:06
- 6 The Trolley Song Standout 2:58
- 7 There's No You 3:16
- 8 That's for Me 2:45
- 9 Symphony 2:27
- 10 Ridin' on the Gravy Train 2:59
- 11 This Is Always 3:01
- 12 The Things We Did Last Summer 3:02
- 13 Smoke Dreams 2:46
- 14 Temptation (Tim-Tayshun) 3:29
- 15 I'm So Right Tonight 2:49
- 16 Serenade of the Bells 2:56
- 17 I Never Loved Anyone 3:02
- 18 He's Gone Away 2:58
- 19 Congratulations 3:01
- 20 Once and for Always 2:46
- 21 Some Enchanted Evening Standout 3:13
- 22 Whispering Hope 3:06
- 23 Ragtime Cowboy Joe 2:02
- 24 Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair) 2:28
- 25 It's Great to Be Alive 2:47
- 26 No Other Love 2:57
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