Lady Sings the Blues – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Diana Ross · 1972
70 min · 35 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
A lush tribute to Billie Holiday, blending jazz standards with cinematic orchestration and Diana Ross's emotive vocals.
Why this album works
The album not only showcased Ross's vocal talents but also brought renewed attention to Billie Holiday's legacy, introducing her music to new audiences. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, solidifying its cultural significance.
- Best for
- lush orchestration for intimate moments emotive vocals for reflective listening varied tempo for dynamic engagement
- Context
- In 1972, Diana Ross was transitioning from her successful tenure with The Supremes towards a solo career. This soundtrack for the film 'Lady Sings the Blues' marked her first major role in a feature film, establishing her as a significant solo artist and actress.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Ricky Martin· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Debbie Gibson· No Doubt· Aretha Franklin· Sparks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Arrest 0:15
- 2 Lady Sings the Blues 1:03
- 3 Baltimore Brothel 0:25
- 4 Billie Sneaks Into Dean & Dean’s / Swingin’ Uptown 0:53
- 5 T’ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do 1:05
- 6 Big Ben / C. C. Rider 2:32
- 7 All of Me 2:19
- 8 The Man I Love 2:26
- 9 Them There Eyes 1:04
- 10 Gardenias From Louis 2:03
- 11 Cafe Manhattan / Had You Been Around / Love Theme 3:33
- 12 Any Happy Home 0:37
- 13 I Cried for You (Now It’s Your Turn to Cry Over Me) 0:38
- 14 Billie & Harry / Don’t Explain 2:12
- 15 Mean to Me 1:18
- 16 Fine and Mellow 0:46
- 17 What a Little Moonlight Can Do 2:10
- 18 Louis Visits Billie on Tour / Love Theme 3:47
- 19 Cafe Manhattan Party 1:37
- 20 Persuasion / T’ain’t Nobodys Bizness If I Do 3:06
- 21 Agent’s Office 1:08
- 22 Love Is Here to Stay 2:00
- 23 Fine and Mellow 2:55
- 24 Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) 3:22
- 25 You’ve Changed 2:34
- 26 Gimme a Pigfoot (and a Bottle of Beer) 2:06
- 27 Good Morning Heartache 2:21
- 28 All of Me 2:04
- 29 Love Theme 2:52
- 30 My Man (Mon homme) Standout 3:26
- 31 Don’t Explain 2:10
- 32 I Cried for You (Now It’s Your Turn to Cry Over Me) 2:12
- 33 Strange Fruit Standout 3:35
- 34 God Bless the Child Standout 2:42
- 35 Closing Theme 1:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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