Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man and other Billie Holiday Classics
Carmen McRae · 1962
46 min · 14 tracks · jazz
Carmen McRae's smoky vocals intertwine with lush arrangements, celebrating the emotional depth of Billie Holiday classics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smoky vocals for intimate evenings
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- emotional depth in every track
- for reflective solitude
- classic interpretations with warmth
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1962, Carmen McRae was already an established jazz vocalist, having released several albums since her debut in 1954. 'Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man' marked a significant moment in her career as it showcased her ability to interpret and honor the legacy of Billie Holiday, while also solidifying her own artistic identity as a powerful voice in jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Them There Eyes 2:48
- 2 Yesterdays 4:54
- 3 I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key) 2:33
- 4 Strange Fruit 2:49
- 5 Miss Brown to You 2:29
- 6 My Man 4:07
- 7 I Cried for You (Now Its Your Turn to Cry Over Me) 2:54
- 8 Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be) 4:20
- 9 Trav’lin’ Light 2:22
- 10 Some Other Spring 3:04
- 11 What a Little Moonlight Can Do 3:33
- 12 God Bless the Child 3:26
- 13 If the Moon Turns Green 3:30
- 14 The Christmas Song 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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