What makes Have You Ever Seen the Rain by Stanley Turrentine notable?

This album is significant for its crossover appeal, combining jazz with elements of soul and pop, which helped expand Turrentine's audience. It features the title track, which has become a standard in both jazz and popular music, showcasing Turrentine's ability to interpret widely recognized songs. In 1975, Stanley Turrentine was transitioning from his earlier work with Blue Note Records to a more mainstream appeal. 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' was released during a period when he was solidifying his reputation as a premier jazz saxophonist, following notable albums like 'Sugar' (1970) and 'The Man with the Sad Face' (1971).

Who is Have You Ever Seen the Rain for?

Have You Ever Seen the Rain works well if you're into steady melodic exploration, intimate moments for reflection and smooth transitions between tracks.

How many songs are on Have You Ever Seen the Rain?

Have You Ever Seen the Rain has 7 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Have You Ever Seen the Rain

Stanley Turrentine · 1975

39 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A smooth blend of jazz and soul, featuring lush instrumentation and Turrentine's expressive saxophone melodies.

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Why this album works

This album is significant for its crossover appeal, combining jazz with elements of soul and pop, which helped expand Turrentine's audience. It features the title track, which has become a standard in both jazz and popular music, showcasing Turrentine's ability to interpret widely recognized songs.

Career context: In 1975, Stanley Turrentine was transitioning from his earlier work with Blue Note Records to a more mainstream appeal. 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' was released during a period when he was solidifying his reputation as a premier jazz saxophonist, following notable albums like 'Sugar' (1970) and 'The Man with the Sad Face' (1971).
Stylistic neighbors: Bing Crosby· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Ray Charles· Andy Williams

Tracklist

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

1 That's the Way of the World 5:36
2 Touching You Standout 6:30
3 T's Dream 7:27
4 You 6:31
5 Reasons Standout 5:58
6 Have You Ever Seen the Rain Standout 3:47
7 Tommy's Tune 3:58

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