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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • for afternoon gatherings
  • light-hearted moments of nostalgia
  • quick, catchy tunes to enjoy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy musical explorations
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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
Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Get Me to the Church on Time 2:14
  • 2 Angry 2:25
  • 3 I Get Along Without You Very Well 2:43
  • 4 How Am I to Know? 2:51
  • 5 You Took Advantage of Me 2:59
  • 6 April in Paris 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