For Those in Love
Dinah Washington · 1955
48 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz
A lush blend of jazz and blues, featuring emotive vocals that resonate with longing and romance.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard charts for jazz recordings. It contributed to Washington's reputation as the 'Queen of the Blues' and influenced a generation of vocalists in both jazz and pop genres.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1955, 'For Those in Love' marked Dinah Washington's transition into a more mainstream pop and jazz sound following her earlier R&B success. This album showcased her ability to convey deep emotion through sophisticated arrangements, solidifying her status as a leading vocalist in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ike & Tina Turner· Billy Preston· Ray Charles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Get a Kick Out of You Standout 6:21
- 2 Blue Gardenia Standout 5:21
- 3 Easy Living 5:03
- 4 You Don’t Know What Love Is Standout 4:05
- 5 This Can’t Be Love 6:53
- 6 My Old Flame 3:08
- 7 I Could Write a Book 4:28
- 8 Make the Man Love Me 5:35
- 9 Ask a Woman Who Knows 3:17
- 10 If I Had You 4:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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