Lady in Satin
Billie Holiday · 1958
62 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A haunting blend of orchestral lushness and Billie Holiday's emotionally fraught, smoky vocals encapsulates deep heartache.
Why this album works
'Lady in Satin' is notable for its raw emotional honesty and was met with critical acclaim, despite being released during a tumultuous period in Holiday's life. This album is often considered one of her most significant works, influencing countless artists and contributing to the legacy of jazz vocalists who followed.
- Best for
- steady emotional journeys introspective late-night listening long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1958, 'Lady in Satin' was Billie Holiday's final studio album, marking a poignant moment in her career as she faced declining health. It followed her earlier works that had solidified her place as a jazz icon, showcasing both her vocal prowess and emotional depth in a lush orchestral setting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bing Crosby· Dave Brubeck· Dean Martin· Chet Atkins· Herbie Mann· Ray Charles· Nina Simone· Sonny Rollins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 2 For Heaven's Sake 3:29
- 3 You Don't Know What Love Is 3:51
- 4 I Get Along Without You Very Well Standout 3:01
- 5 For All We Know 2:55
- 6 Violets for Your Furs 3:26
- 7 You've Changed Standout 3:20
- 8 It's Easy to Remember 4:03
- 9 But Beautiful 4:32
- 10 Glad to Be Unhappy 4:09
- 11 I'll Be Around 3:26
- 12 The End of a Love Affair (mono) 4:52
- 13 I'm a Fool to Want You (take 3) 3:28
- 14 I'm a Fool to Want You (alternate take 2) 3:26
- 15 The End of a Love Affair: The Audio Story 9:50
- 16 The End of a Love Affair (stereo) 4:46
- 17 [silence] 0:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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