Don't Smoke in Bed cover

Don't Smoke in Bed

Holly Cole · 1993

44 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A sultry blend of jazz and pop, merging rich vocals with intricate arrangements and eclectic song choices.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Can See Clearly Now — Cole's rendition transforms this classic into a heartfelt and soulful experience, highlighting her vocal prowess and emotive delivery.
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    Don't Let the Teardrops Rust Your Shining Heart — This track showcases Cole's ability to convey deep emotion through her interpretation, turning a simple message into an impactful ballad.
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    Cry (If You Want to) — Her interpretation of this song captures vulnerability while maintaining an upbeat tempo, demonstrating Cole's versatility as an artist.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sultry late-night listening experience
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • playful yet poignant storytelling
  • warmth for cozy gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat dance tracks
  • seek high-energy anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, Don't Smoke in Bed was Holly Cole's third studio album, following her breakthrough self-titled album in 1992. This record solidified her status as a unique voice in the jazz-pop genre and showcased her ability to reinterpret classic songs with a contemporary flair.
Stylistic neighbors
Norah Jones· Diana Krall· Madeleine Peyroux

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Can See Clearly Now 4:12
  • 2 Don’t Let the Teardrops Rust Your Shining Heart 4:19
  • 3 Get Out of Town 4:42
  • 4 So and So 3:27
  • 5 The Tennessee Waltz 3:40
  • 6 Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday 4:49
  • 7 Blame It on My Youth 3:00
  • 8 Ev’rything I’ve Got 2:55
  • 9 Je ne t’aime pas 3:57
  • 10 Cry (If You Want to) 2:36
  • 11 Que Será, Será 4:43
  • 12 Don’t Smoke in Bed 2:26

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