September in the Rain
Dinah Washington · 1960
32 min · 12 tracks · blues
A lush blend of jazz and pop, infused with Dinah Washington's rich, emotive vocals navigating themes of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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September in the Rain — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, showcasing Washington's emotive voice against a backdrop of lush orchestration that enhances its nostalgic theme.
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With a Song in My Heart — This track highlights Washington's vocal prowess, blending heartfelt lyrics with intricate melodies that reveal her dynamic range and emotional depth.
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I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me — A standout for its intimate delivery, this song features playful phrasing and subtle shifts in tone that exemplify Washington's mastery of emotional nuance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and emotive vocals, though it follows familiar jazz-pop templates.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Washington's vocal style, with strings and horns providing a rich backdrop.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, allowing for emotional delivery and nuanced phrasing in the vocals.
- Washington's voice often leads the melody while the instrumentation supports it, creating a clear distinction between vocal and instrumental roles.
- 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
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- rich emotional vocal expressions
- nostalgic reflections on love
- for intimate gatherings
- easy listening during rainy days
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1960, Dinah Washington was an established figure in the jazz and pop scenes, having gained significant acclaim with her previous albums. 'September in the Rain' followed her successful record 'What a Diff'rence a Day Makes', further solidifying her status as a leading female vocalist of her time.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 September in the Rain 2:09
- 2 Without a Song 3:04
- 3 This Heart of Mine 2:25
- 4 As Long as I’m in Your Arms 1:58
- 5 With a Song in My Heart 3:51
- 6 Softly 2:31
- 7 I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me 2:47
- 8 I Was Telling Him About You 2:25
- 9 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 3:13
- 10 I’ll Never Kiss You Goodbye 2:30
- 11 I’ll Come Back for More 2:28
- 12 Tell Love Hello 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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