Rosie Solves the Swingin' Riddle!
Rosemary Clooney · 1960
36 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of traditional jazz standards and pop sensibilities, showcasing Clooney's smooth vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its chart performance, reaching notable positions on the Billboard charts during the early 1960s. It features a mix of classic standards that have influenced subsequent generations of jazz and pop artists, solidifying Clooney's reputation as a versatile vocalist.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout for afternoon gatherings light-hearted moments of nostalgia
- Context
- Released in 1960, 'Rosie Solves the Swingin' Riddle!' marked Rosemary Clooney's return to the music scene after a few years focused on film and television. At this time, she was transitioning from her earlier career as a big band singer to a more eclectic solo artist, exploring different genres and styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Aretha Franklin· Julie London· Elvis Presley· The Lovin' Spoonful· Tom Scott· Bobby Darin· Charlie Rich
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Me to the Church on Time Standout 2:14
- 2 Angry 2:25
- 3 I Get Along Without You Very Well Standout 2:43
- 4 How Am I to Know? 2:51
- 5 You Took Advantage of Me 2:59
- 6 April in Paris Standout 2:39
- 7 I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares for Me) 2:54
- 8 Some of These Days 2:16
- 9 By Myself 2:30
- 10 Shine on Harvest Moon 2:19
- 11 Cabin in the Sky 2:34
- 12 Limehouse Blues 2:19
- 13 Without Love 3:00
- 14 Theme From 'Return to Peyton Place' 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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