Rickie Lee Jones
Rickie Lee Jones · 1979
42 min · 11 tracks · pop music · rock music
A blend of jazz-inflected pop and storytelling, wrapped in a warm, laid-back vibe.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, earning Jones a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1980. Notably, 'Chuck E.’s in Love' became a top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying her place in the pop landscape of the late '70s.
- Career context
- Rickie Lee Jones released her self-titled debut album in 1979, following her emergence in the Los Angeles music scene. This album marked her breakthrough, introducing her unique vocal style and narrative songwriting to a wider audience. It set the stage for her subsequent success and defined her artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ricky Martin· Alanis Morissette· Timbaland· No Doubt· Weezer· Donna Summer· Black Eyed Peas· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chuck E.’s in Love Standout 3:31
- 2 On Saturday Afternoons in 1963 Standout 2:35
- 3 Night Train 3:18
- 4 Young Blood 4:07
- 5 Easy Money 3:20
- 6 The Last Chance Texaco Standout 4:08
- 7 Danny’s All‐Star Joint 4:06
- 8 Coolsville 3:52
- 9 Weasel and the White Boys Cool 6:03
- 10 Company 4:54
- 11 After Hours (Twelve Bars Past Goodnight) 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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