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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

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