LaVern
LaVern Baker · 1956
45 min · 17 tracks · R&B
A vibrant blend of R&B and blues, showcasing LaVern Baker's powerful vocals and emotional depth across romantic themes.
Why this album works
'LaVern' is significant for featuring Baker's distinctive vocal style which helped shape the sound of female R&B artists in the late 1950s. The album received positive reviews and contributed to her chart presence, further establishing her as a leading figure in the genre.
- Best for
- short, emotional storytelling sessions intimate late-night reflections nostalgic romantic themes
- Context
- Released in 1956, 'LaVern' came at a pivotal moment in LaVern Baker's career as she was solidifying her status in the rhythm and blues scene. This album followed her successful singles like 'Tweedle Dee' and marked her continued evolution as an influential artist during the early rock and roll era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ike & Tina Turner· Billy Preston· Ray Charles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lots and Lots of Love Standout 2:26
- 2 Of Course I Do 2:53
- 3 You’ll Be Crying Standout 2:59
- 4 Miracles 2:47
- 5 I’m in a Crying Mood 2:53
- 6 Mine All Mine 2:16
- 7 Harbour Lights 2:22
- 8 I’ll Never Be Free 2:22
- 9 Romance in the Dark 3:02
- 10 Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool 2:12
- 11 How Long Will It Be 2:46
- 12 Fool That I Am 2:22
- 13 Living My Life for You 3:08
- 14 I Can’t Hold Out Any Longer Standout 3:05
- 15 Fee‐Fi‐Fo‐Fum 2:43
- 16 I’ll Still Do the Same for You 2:36
- 17 The Game of Love 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.