Is Night at the Concord Pavilion a good place to start with Mel Tormé?

Yes, Night at the Concord Pavilion is recommended as a starting point for new Mel Tormé listeners. A vibrant showcase of classic standards, infused with Tormé's smooth vocals and playful arrangements that capture the live concert experience. Released in 1988, 'Night at the Concord Pavilion' marks Mel Tormé's return to live recordings after a lengthy career spanning several decades. At this time, Tormé was already an established figure in traditional pop, known for his exceptional vocal control and improvisational skills, elevating his performances beyond mere entertainment.

Who is Night at the Concord Pavilion for?

Night at the Concord Pavilion works well if you're into playful energy for gatherings, nostalgic moments of reflection and dynamic medleys that surprise.

How many songs are on Night at the Concord Pavilion?

Night at the Concord Pavilion has 10 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Night at the Concord Pavilion

Mel Tormé

48 min · 10 tracks · traditional pop

A vibrant showcase of classic standards, infused with Tormé's smooth vocals and playful arrangements that capture the live concert experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sing for Your Supper / Sing, Sing, Sing, Sing (Sing a Song) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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You Make Me Feel So Young — This track exemplifies Tormé's ability to convey youthful exuberance through his phrasing and tone, making it a highlight of the concert.
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Guys and Dolls Medley: Guys and Dolls / Fugue for Tinhorns / The Oldest Established / If I Were a Bell / My Time of Day / I've Never Been in Love Before / Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat / Luck Be a Lady — The medley showcases Tormé's versatility as he seamlessly transitions between various tempos and styles, offering a dynamic listening experience.
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Too Darn Hot — Tormé’s interpretation of this classic reflects his playful side, perfectly balancing humor and technical skill in both vocals and delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful energy for gatherings
nostalgic moments of reflection
dynamic medleys that surprise
short bursts of vibrant joy

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive albums
want constant high energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid live album showcasing Tormé's style, but not a primary entry point for new listeners.
Career context: Released in 1988, 'Night at the Concord Pavilion' marks Mel Tormé's return to live recordings after a lengthy career spanning several decades. At this time, Tormé was already an established figure in traditional pop, known for his exceptional vocal control and improvisational skills, elevating his performances beyond mere entertainment.
Stylistic neighbors: Nat King Cole· Frank Sinatra· Tony Bennett

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Tracklist

1 Sing for Your Supper / Sing, Sing, Sing, Sing (Sing a Song) Start here 5:02
2 You Make Me Feel So Young 3:56
3 Early Autumn 4:33
4 Guys and Dolls Medley: Guys and Dolls / Fugue for Tinhorns / The Oldest Established / If I Were a Bell / My Time of Day / I've Never Been in Love Before / Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat / Luck Be a Lady 8:55
5 I Could Have Told You / Losing My Mind / Deep in a Dream / Goin' Out of My Head 5:26
6 Too Darn Hot 2:21
7 Day In-Day Out 4:09
8 Down for Double 2:56
9 You're Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do) 7:47
10 Sent for You Yesterday and Here You Come Today 3:36

What to play next

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An Evening with Mel Tormé

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