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Love on the Rocks

Julie London · 1963

33 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz

A smoky blend of cool jazz and pop, imbued with longing and poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • smoky ambiance for late evenings
  • poignant reflections on lost love
  • background warmth for intimate gatherings
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy dance tracks
  • prefer long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Love on the Rocks' was released in 1963, Julie London was already an established artist known for her sultry voice. This album marked a continuation of her successful career following hits like 'Cry Me a River', showcasing her ability to interpret jazz standards with emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 How Did He Look 2:37
  • 2 What’s New 2:37
  • 3 The End of a Love Affair 2:18
  • 4 A Cottage for Sale 2:33
  • 5 Where Are You? 2:35
  • 6 Willow Weep for Me 3:21
  • 7 Guess Who I Saw Today 3:08
  • 8 Where Did the Gentlemen Go 2:56
  • 9 Don’t Worry ’bout Me 2:37
  • 10 I’ll Be Seeing You 2:08
  • 11 The Man That Got Away 3:37
  • 12 Love on the Rocks 2:39

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