Rosemary Clooney Sings Ballads
Rosemary Clooney · 1985
42 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A lush collection of timeless ballads, imbued with Clooney's warm, expressive vocal style and rich emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thanks for the Memory Start here — This iconic track captures Clooney's ability to convey nostalgia and yearning through her nuanced vocal delivery, setting the tone for the entire album.
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The Shadow of Your Smile — Clooney's interpretation brings a delicate vulnerability to this classic tune, highlighting her skill in transforming familiar melodies into personal narratives.
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Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered — Her rendition infuses new life into this standard, balancing playful charm with heartfelt emotion that exemplifies her artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Clooney's vocal talent within lush arrangements, creating a cohesive yet familiar jazz experience.
What we noticed
- Each track features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Clooney's vocal delivery, creating a rich soundscape.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout, with no drastic shifts in tempo or style.
- Clooney's vocals are front and center, often employing subtle phrasing and emotional nuances that enhance the lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm vocal charm throughout
- steady pacing for relaxation
- for rainy days
- intimate moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast tempos
- need high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revived interest in Clooney's work during the 1980s, showcasing her enduring talent.
- Themes
- nostalgic balladry· personal reinvention
- Career context
- By the time Rosemary Clooney released 'Sings Ballads' in 1985, she had already established herself as a beloved vocalist since her 1940s breakout. This album came during a resurgence in her career following years of personal challenges and redefined her artistic direction with a focus on classic standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
- 1 Thanks for the Memory Start here 5:00
- 2 Here's That Rainy Day 3:42
- 3 The Shadow of Your Smile 5:28
- 4 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 3:14
- 5 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 4:35
- 6 The Days of Wine and Roses 4:04
- 7 Easy Living 4:25
- 8 Spring Is Here 3:30
- 9 Why Shouldn't I 4:46
- 10 It Never Entered My Mind 4:08
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