Show Tunes
Rosemary Clooney · 1989
49 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of jazz and pop, showcasing Clooney's lush vocals over timeless Broadway melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wish I Were in Love Again Start here — This opening track encapsulates the playful yet wistful spirit of the album, highlighting Clooney's expressive vocal delivery and nuanced phrasing.
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Everything I've Got — In this song, Clooney's rich tone beautifully conveys longing and devotion, making it a standout moment on the record that showcases her mastery of emotional storytelling.
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Where Do You Start — This track features introspective lyrics paired with Clooney's heartfelt interpretation, illustrating the complexities of love and loss, which resonate throughout the album.
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Taking a Chance on Love — This upbeat number highlights Clooney's vibrant energy and optimism, perfectly capturing the essence of hope found within romantic pursuits.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Clooney's interpretations of classic show tunes blend jazz and pop, showcasing her vocal prowess within rich arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Clooney's vocal style, with strings and brass prominently used throughout.
- Each track is a reinterpretation of classic show tunes, maintaining the original melodies while adding jazz-inflected phrasing.
- Clooney's vocals are consistently front and center, with minimal backing vocals or harmonies, allowing her interpretations to shine.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- warm vocals for cozy evenings
- rich emotional storytelling moments
- sophisticated arrangements for quiet reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek immediate, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return to recording with fresh interpretations, showcasing continued vitality.
- Themes
- Broadway nostalgia· romantic longing· musical theater revival
- Career context
- In 1989, Rosemary Clooney released Show Tunes as a celebration of classic musical theater songs, marking her return to recording after a brief hiatus in the 1980s. This album came after her successful 1987 comeback album, Rosemarie, and solidified her position as a revered interpreter of American standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
- 1 I Wish I Were in Love Again Start here 3:07
- 2 Manhattan 5:18
- 3 I Stayed Too Long at the Fair 4:42
- 4 Everything I've Got 5:06
- 5 How Are Things in Glocca Morra 5:06
- 6 Come Back to Me 4:59
- 7 Where Do You Start 2:58
- 8 Taking a Chance on Love 3:28
- 9 I'll See You Again 3:26
- 10 All the Things You Are 3:44
- 11 My Ship 4:43
- 12 Guys and Dolls 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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