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Lonely Girl

Julie London · 1956

29 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London’s smoky vocals over lush arrangements.

Lonely Girl is an album by Julie London, released in 1956. A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London’s smoky vocals over lush arrangements. 'Lonely Girl' is notable for its commercial success, reaching the Billboard charts and solidifying London’s status in the music industry. The album features classic standards that have since become staples in the jazz repertoire, influencing future generations of vocalists and jazz musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lonely Girl sound like?

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London’s smoky vocals over lush arrangements. Rooted in pop rock and traditional pop.

What makes Lonely Girl by Julie London notable?

'Lonely Girl' is notable for its commercial success, reaching the Billboard charts and solidifying London’s status in the music industry. The album features classic standards that have since become staples in the jazz repertoire, influencing future generations of vocalists and jazz musicians. Released in 1956, 'Lonely Girl' was Julie London's fourth studio album, following her successful self-titled debut in 1955. By this time, she was establishing herself as a prominent figure in the cool jazz scene, known for her unique vocal style that combined elements of pop and jazz.

How many songs are on Lonely Girl?

Lonely Girl has 13 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·29:32

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

  • 1 Lonely Girl 2:31
  • 2 Fools Rush In Standout 2:07
  • 3 Moments Like This 2:38
  • 4 I Lost My Sugar in Salt Lake City 2:33
  • 5 It’s the Talk of the Town 2:35
  • 6 What’ll I Do 2:02
  • 7 When Your Lover Has Gone 1:54
  • 8 Don’t Take Your Love From Me 2:43
  • 9 Where or When 2:35
  • 10 All Alone 1:48
  • 11 Mean to Me Standout 2:09
  • 12 How Deep Is the Ocean Standout 2:10
  • 13 Remember 1:47

Release Date

January 1, 1956

Genre

cool jazz, pop rock, traditional pop

More albums in cool jazz

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

29 min 32 sec