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Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall

Rufus Wainwright · 2007

104 min · 26 tracks · indie pop

A lush celebration of classic show tunes, infused with Wainwright's emotive vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2007, Rufus Wainwright was already an established artist known for his eclectic style and theatrical performances. 'Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall' came a decade after his self-titled debut album and marked a significant homage to Judy Garland's iconic 1961 concert, showcasing Wainwright's deep admiration for the performer while highlighting his own artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Ben Folds· Sufjan Stevens· Regina Spektor

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Overture: The Trolley Song / Over the Rainbow / The Man That Got Away 4:15
  • 2 When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) 3:44
  • 3 Medley: Almost Like Being in Love / This Can't Be Love 6:10
  • 4 Do It Again 5:15
  • 5 You Go to My Head 2:40
  • 6 Alone Together 3:21
  • 7 Who Cares? (As long as You Care for Me) 2:08
  • 8 Puttin' on the Ritz 1:56
  • 9 How Long Has This Been Going On? 5:46
  • 10 Just You, Just Me 2:03
  • 11 The Man That Got Away 4:59
  • 12 San Francisco 4:53

Disc 2

  • 1 That's Entertainment 2:27
  • 2 I Can't Give You Anything But Love 8:12
  • 3 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:56
  • 4 You're Nearer 1:59
  • 5 A Foggy Day 2:56
  • 6 If Love Were All 2:34
  • 7 Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart 3:49
  • 8 Stormy Weather 6:45
  • 9 Medley: You Made Me Love You / For Me and My Gal / The Trolley Song 4:38
  • 10 Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody 5:46
  • 11 Over the Rainbow 4:48
  • 12 Swanee 1:54
  • 13 After You've Gone 2:57
  • 14 Chicago 4:30

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