Johnny Get Angry
Joanie Sommers · 1962
29 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A blend of upbeat pop melodies and orchestral arrangements that evoke a nostalgic yet vibrant emotional landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Johnny Get Angry — As the title track, this song encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy chorus and playful narrative about youthful defiance.
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A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square — This classic standard allows Sommers to showcase her emotive vocal style, contrasting with the more upbeat tracks while highlighting her versatility.
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One Boy — 'One Boy' stands out for its engaging storytelling and demonstrates Sommers' ability to convey longing through a simple but effective melody.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- short bursts of nostalgic charm
- lighthearted melodies for sunny days
- heartfelt reflections on lost love
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer heavier emotional themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1962, Joanie Sommers was establishing her presence in the pop music scene, following her breakout success with 'Johnny Get Angry'. This album served as her first full-length release after gaining national attention, showcasing her vocal prowess and ability to interpret popular standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nancy Wilson· Karen Carpenter· Connie Francis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Johnny Get Angry 2:33
- 2 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 3:23
- 3 The Piano Boy 2:06
- 4 I Don't Want to Walk Without You 2:13
- 5 Mean to Me 2:30
- 6 Shake Hands With a Fool 2:38
- 7 One Boy 2:02
- 8 Since Randy Moved Away 2:32
- 9 (Theme From) A Summer Place 2:21
- 10 Seems Like Long, Long Ago 2:22
- 11 Little Girl Blue 2:39
- 12 I Need Your Love 2:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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