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Dream of You

Helen Merrill · 1957

70 min · 18 tracks · jazz · vocal jazz

A lush blend of emotive vocals and intricate jazz arrangements that captures the essence of late-night introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • late-night introspective moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1957, 'Dream of You' was Helen Merrill's second studio album, following her self-titled debut in 1956. At this point in her career, she was emerging as a significant figure in vocal jazz, showcasing her unique interpretative style and establishing her presence in a competitive music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Billie Holiday· Carmen McRae· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dream of You 2:59
  • 2 People Will Say We’re in Love 2:39
  • 3 You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To 4:24
  • 4 Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home 4:16
  • 5 ’S Wonderful 3:18
  • 6 I’m a Fool to Want You 4:12
  • 7 What’s New 5:04
  • 8 Don’t Explain 5:16
  • 9 By Myself 3:29
  • 10 You’re Lucky to Me 3:31
  • 11 Where Flamingos Fly 2:50
  • 12 Falling in Love With Love 3:58
  • 13 Yesterdays 6:04
  • 14 I’m Just a Lucky So and So 3:18
  • 15 Born to Be Blue 5:16
  • 16 I’ve Never Seen 3:36
  • 17 He Was Too Good to Me 3:05
  • 18 Troubled Waters 3:14

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