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Lush Life

Nancy Wilson · 1967

39 min · 12 tracks · jazz · R&B

A smooth blend of jazz and pop, showcasing Wilson's rich vocals and emotive storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotive storytelling in vocals
  • for evening relaxation
  • background for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high energy
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1967, Nancy Wilson was already a prominent figure in jazz and pop, building on the success of her earlier albums like 'Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley' (1962). 'Lush Life' came during a period of artistic maturation, as she began to explore more complex themes and sophisticated arrangements, solidifying her status as a versatile vocalist.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Billie Holiday

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Free Again 3:47
  • 2 You’ve Changed 2:49
  • 3 Only the Young 2:24
  • 4 Lush Life 3:27
  • 5 Do You Know Why 2:41
  • 6 Midnight Sun 3:51
  • 7 When the World Was Young (Ah, the Apple Tree) 3:15
  • 8 River Shallow 3:28
  • 9 (I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair 3:26
  • 10 Sunny 3:59
  • 11 The Right to Love 3:26
  • 12 Over the Weekend 3:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata