Julie Is Her Name, Volume II cover

Released 68 years ago this August

Julie Is Her Name, Volume II

Julie London · 1958

26 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, draped in London’s smoky vocals and intimate arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night listening
  • smoky vocals for relaxation
  • short bursts of nostalgia
  • candlelit ambiance enhancement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • need upbeat dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1958, 'Julie Is Her Name, Volume II' follows Julie London's successful debut album from the previous year. At this point in her career, London had established herself as a leading figure in the jazz and pop genres, particularly known for her distinct vocal style that combined sensuality with sophistication.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blue Moon 2:29
  • 2 What Is This Thing Called Love 1:44
  • 3 How Long Has This Been Going On 2:43
  • 4 Too Good to Be True 2:40
  • 5 Spring Is Here 2:06
  • 6 Goody Goody 1:51
  • 7 The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else 2:02
  • 8 If I’m Lucky 2:16
  • 9 Hot Toddy 1:46
  • 10 Little White Lies 2:48
  • 11 I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan 1:48
  • 12 I Got Lost in His Arms 2:05

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