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Sings a String of Harold Arlen

Tony Bennett · 1960

43 min · 12 tracks · jazz · soul

A lush collection of jazz standards woven with soulful, emotive vocals and rich orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • soulful vocals for reflection
  • orchestral warmth for cozy nights
  • emotive storytelling in each track
  • ideal for romantic evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1960, 'Sings a String of Harold Arlen' marked Tony Bennett's third studio album. By this time, Bennett had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz world, following his breakthrough with hits like 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco'. This album further solidified his reputation for interpreting classic American songs with a distinctive style.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When the Sun Comes Out 2:41
  • 2 Over the Rainbow 4:02
  • 3 House of Flowers 3:35
  • 4 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:32
  • 5 For Every Man There’s a Woman 3:15
  • 6 Let’s Fall in Love 4:37
  • 7 Right as the Rain 3:28
  • 8 It Was Written in the Stars 2:53
  • 9 What Good Does It Do 4:08
  • 10 Fun to Be Fooled 3:49
  • 11 This Time the Dream’s on Me 3:12
  • 12 I’ve Got the World on a String 4:38

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