Love Is Here to Stay
Tony Bennett · 2018
42 min · 14 tracks · jazz
Timeless jazz standards collide with Bennett's velvet vocals, creating an intimate yet vibrant listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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'S Wonderful Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, highlighting Bennett's impeccable phrasing and vocal agility.
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Love Is Here to Stay — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's romantic essence, with Bennett's tender delivery elevating the timeless melody.
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I've Got a Crush on You — The lush arrangement and heartfelt interpretation showcase Bennett's ability to convey deep emotion through song, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bennett's velvet vocals shine over classic arrangements, creating an intimate yet vibrant jazz experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent arrangement of classic jazz standards, with Bennett's vocals leading the melodies throughout.
- Each track is structured around traditional jazz forms, often featuring instrumental solos that complement Bennett's singing.
- The tempo varies across tracks, but the overall feel remains relaxed and intimate, creating a cohesive atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth transitions between tracks
- tender moments of nostalgia
- for romantic evenings
- wave-like pacing throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek modern, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Bennett's continued relevance and appeal in his later career.
- Themes
- intimate jazz clubs· velvet vocals
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2018, Love Is Here to Stay marked Tony Bennett's continued evolution as a revered figure in jazz, following his successful collaboration album with Diana Krall in 2016. By this point in his career, Bennett had firmly established himself as a bridge between traditional jazz and contemporary audiences, showcasing his enduring appeal well into his ninth decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
- 1 ’S Wonderful Start here 2:52
- 2 My One and Only 2:50
- 3 But Not for Me 3:07
- 4 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:45
- 5 Love Is Here to Stay 4:28
- 6 I Got Rhythm 2:00
- 7 Somebody Loves Me 3:42
- 8 Do It Again 2:55
- 9 I’ve Got a Crush on You 4:00
- 10 Fascinating Rhythm 2:43
- 11 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 3:25
- 12 Who Cares? 1:59
- 13 How Long Has This Been Going On? 4:17
- 14 Oh, Lady Be Good! 1:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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