Playin' with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Tony Bennett · 2001
57 min · 15 tracks · jazz · soul
A warm collection of blues standards reimagined through Bennett's timeless voice and heartfelt interpretations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- warm evenings with friends
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- inviting sing-alongs and participation
- reflective moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefering fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Playin' with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues' was released in 2001, Tony Bennett was in a phase of resurgence following his commercial peak in the 1990s. This album came after his successful collaboration with various younger artists, showcasing his adaptability and enduring appeal in a changing music landscape while embracing classic blues material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alright, Okay You Win 3:31
- 2 Everyday I Have the Blues 3:38
- 3 Don’t Cry Baby 2:43
- 4 Good Morning, Heartache 4:56
- 5 Let the Good Times Roll 3:14
- 6 Evenin’ 4:14
- 7 I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues 3:55
- 8 Keep the Faith, Baby 3:51
- 9 Old Count Basie Is Gone 3:24
- 10 Blue & Sentimental 3:20
- 11 New York State of Mind 4:30
- 12 Undecided Blues 3:17
- 13 Blues in the Night 3:33
- 14 Stormy Weather 4:34
- 15 Playin’ With My Friends 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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