Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie! cover

Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie!

Rosemary Clooney · 1960

31 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A delightful blend of jazz-inflected pop showcasing Rosemary Clooney's warm, inviting vocals and playful arrangements.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on the charts and solidifying Clooney's status in the jazz-pop genre. It also reflects the cultural shift towards more accessible and joyful music during the early 1960s, resonating well with the post-war audience.
Best for
playful sing-alongs with friends steady, cheerful afternoon vibe short bursts of joy
Context
Released in 1960, 'Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie!' marked a significant moment for Rosemary Clooney, following her rise to fame in the 1950s as a prominent vocalist. This album built on her established popularity, featuring her signature style while exploring more playful and upbeat material.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie! / Everything's Coming Up Rosie Standout 2:20
  • 2 Give Me the Simple Life Standout 2:33
  • 3 Bye Bye Blackbird Standout 2:43
  • 4 Aren't You Glad You're You 2:17
  • 5 You Got 2:44
  • 6 Too Marvelous for Words 2:10
  • 7 Something's Gotta Give 2:20
  • 8 Hooray for Love 2:26
  • 9 Mean to Me 3:36
  • 10 Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' 2:14
  • 11 It Could Happen to You 2:30
  • 12 Makin' Whoopee 3:16

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