Released 60 years ago
Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan · 1966
31 min · 12 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz sophistication and pop sensibility, showcasing Vaughan's immense vocal range and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional depth
- vibrant sing-along moments
- morning coffee soundtrack
- playful yet sophisticated energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
- seek aggressive or intense sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan' came at a transitional moment in Vaughan's career. Following her earlier works that established her as a jazz vocalist, this album marked her foray into more popular song forms, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the time. It was also a period when she began to embrace more commercial projects while still retaining her jazz roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yesterday 2:20
- 2 I Know a Place 2:21
- 3 If I Ruled the World 3:03
- 4 Make It Easy on Yourself 3:38
- 5 He Touched Me 2:27
- 6 Habibi (Love Song From Sallah) 2:49
- 7 What the World Needs Now Is Love 2:52
- 8 A Lover’s Concerto 2:45
- 9 Little Hands 2:42
- 10 On a Clear Day You Can See Forever 2:14
- 11 First Thing Every Morning 2:00
- 12 Waltz for Debbie 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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