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In a Blue Mood

Kay Starr · 1955

37 min · 12 tracks · country · jazz

A smoky blend of jazz and pop, showcasing Kay Starr's soulful voice against lush orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration
  • smoky ambiance for relaxation
  • reflective moments of longing
  • for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party vibes
  • wanting fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1955, 'In a Blue Mood' marked Kay Starr's transition to a more jazz-oriented style after her earlier success in pop and country music. Following her hit singles in the early '50s, this album represented a significant artistic pivot for Starr as she delved deeper into the emotional nuances of jazz standards.
Stylistic neighbors
Patsy Cline· Billie Holiday· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

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

  • 1 After You've Gone 2:33
  • 2 A Woman Likes To Be Told 3:10
  • 3 Maybe You'll Be There 3:30
  • 4 I'm Waiting For The Ships That Never Come In 2:54
  • 5 What Will I Tell My Heart? 3:27
  • 6 Evenin' 3:07
  • 7 He's Funny That Way 3:24
  • 8 I Got The Spring Fever Blues 2:55
  • 9 Don't Tell Him What Happened To Me 2:50
  • 10 I Got It Bad, And That Ain't Good 3:15
  • 11 Everybody's Somebody's Fool 3:06
  • 12 It Will Have To Do Until The Real Thing Comes Along 3:17

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