Hummin' to Myself
Linda Ronstadt · 2004
37 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A soothing collection of jazz standards, showcasing Ronstadt's rich vocals and emotional depth.
Why this album works
This album highlights Ronstadt's versatility as it garnered positive reviews for her interpretations of jazz classics and showcased her vocal prowess at an older age. Notably, it reached No. 10 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, further cementing her legacy within multiple genres.
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Hummin' to Myself' marked Linda Ronstadt's return to the music scene after a long hiatus. This album followed her critically acclaimed foray into Latin music with 'Canciones de Mi Padre' and represents a significant artistic shift back to classic American standards. At this stage, Ronstadt was also grappling with health issues that would later affect her ability to perform.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Carnes· Olivia Newton-John· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tell Him I Said Hello 4:33
- 2 Never Will I Marry Standout 2:22
- 3 Cry Me a River Standout 4:25
- 4 Hummin’ to Myself 2:45
- 5 Miss Otis Regrets 3:11
- 6 I Fall in Love Too Easily Standout 3:36
- 7 Blue Prelude 3:01
- 8 Day Dream 4:28
- 9 I’ve Never Been in Love Before 3:25
- 10 Get Out of Town 2:49
- 11 I’ll Be Seeing You 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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