What does I Happen to Like New York sound like?

A vibrant celebration of New York City through lush orchestration and Caterina Valente's warm, captivating vocals. Rooted in schlager music and bossa nova. Start with "I Happen to Like New York".

Is I Happen to Like New York a good place to start with Caterina Valente?

Yes, I Happen to Like New York is recommended as a starting point for new Caterina Valente listeners. A vibrant celebration of New York City through lush orchestration and Caterina Valente's warm, captivating vocals. In 1964, Caterina Valente was at a pivotal point in her career, transitioning from European popularity to broader international recognition. This album followed her successful venture into the American music scene, showcasing her versatility as she blended genres like bossa nova and pop with traditional American standards.

Who is I Happen to Like New York for?

I Happen to Like New York works well if you're into vibrant city celebration energy, short bursts of joy and playful sing-along moments.

How many songs are on I Happen to Like New York?

I Happen to Like New York has 10 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

I Happen to Like New York

Caterina Valente · 1964

28 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A vibrant celebration of New York City through lush orchestration and Caterina Valente's warm, captivating vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Happen to Like New York Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, blending playful lyrics with an infectious melody that pays homage to the vibrancy of the city.
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Autumn in New York — This rendition captures the wistfulness of the season, enhanced by Valente's emotive delivery and rich orchestral arrangement, making it a standout interpretation.
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Take the “A” Train — Valente's energetic performance revitalizes this jazz standard, infusing it with a lively rhythm that celebrates the iconic subway line as an essential part of NYC culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant city celebration energy
short bursts of joy
playful sing-along moments
nostalgic urban storytelling
for cheerful gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer long, contemplative pieces
seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked Valente's transition to broader international recognition.
Career context: In 1964, Caterina Valente was at a pivotal point in her career, transitioning from European popularity to broader international recognition. This album followed her successful venture into the American music scene, showcasing her versatility as she blended genres like bossa nova and pop with traditional American standards.
Stylistic neighbors: Astrud Gilberto· João Gilberto· Ella Fitzgerald