Easy Does It
Julie London · 1968
38 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A soothing blend of jazz standards infused with London’s sultry vocals and nostalgic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Show Me the Way to Go Home — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its relaxed rhythm and nostalgic lyrics, highlighting London's warm vocal style.
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Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year — The poignant delivery of this song captures themes of longing and anticipation, showcasing London's ability to convey deep emotion through her interpretation.
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April in Paris — London's rendition of this classic offers a lush, romantic quality that exemplifies her jazz influences and musical sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled arrangements, though it follows familiar jazz standards.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush orchestral arrangements that complement London's vocals throughout.
- Each track is structured around a standard jazz form, often featuring extended instrumental sections before returning to the vocal line.
- London's vocal delivery is smooth and relaxed, with a focus on phrasing that emphasizes the emotional content of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing background for relaxation
- steady pacing for unwinding moments
- sultry vocals for intimate settings
- melodic flow for easy listening
- for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer complex, dynamic arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, Easy Does It was Julie London's final studio album, marking the end of her active recording career. By this time, she had already established herself as a significant figure in cool jazz and traditional pop since her debut in the late 1940s. This album reflects a mature artist revisiting classic songs with her signature smoothness and emotional delivery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This Can't Be Love
The moment shifts from playful to introspective as the realization dawns on the singer that their feelings are genuine despite initial doubts.
This lyrical turn reveals vulnerability and adds depth to the narrative, contrasting with the song's otherwise lighthearted theme.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Show Me the Way to Go Home 2:44
- 2 Me and My Shadow 3:03
- 3 This Can't Be Love 3:32
- 4 Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year 3:01
- 5 Soon It's Gonna Rain 2:42
- 6 I'll See You in My Dreams 3:43
- 7 April in Paris 3:23
- 8 Bidin' My Time 3:56
- 9 The Man I Love 3:33
- 10 It Had to Be You 3:39
- 11 We'll Be Together Again 3:06
- 12 The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) 2:27
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