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.
Why this album works
'Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man' is notable for its heartfelt renditions of Billie Holiday's work, contributing to the resurgence of interest in Holiday's music during the early 1960s. The album received positive critical acclaim and helped to further cement McRae's reputation as a leading figure in jazz, influencing subsequent generations of vocalists.
- Best for
- smoky vocals for intimate evenings steady pacing for relaxed listening emotional depth in every track
- 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
- Aretha Franklin· Bing Crosby· Ella Fitzgerald· Dave Brubeck· Chet Atkins· Ray Charles· Dean Martin· Andy Williams
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 Standout 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) Standout 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 Standout 3:26
- 13 If the Moon Turns Green 3:30
- 14 The Christmas Song 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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