Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book
Margaret Whiting · 1960
77 min · 24 tracks · country music
A lush orchestral arrangement complements Whiting's smooth, emotive vocals in a celebration of Jerome Kern's timeless melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man — This track highlights Whiting's ability to convey deep emotion through her interpretation of a classic show tune, with a playful yet heartfelt delivery that captures the essence of Kern's songwriting.
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The Way You Look Tonight — Whiting's rendition transforms this romantic standard into an intimate experience, showcasing her vocal control and ability to connect with the listener on a personal level.
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes — This standout track features a haunting arrangement that allows Whiting's voice to shine as she navigates complex emotional nuances within the lyrics, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Whiting's interpretations are well-crafted but follow established themes, making it a solid tribute without elements.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that consistently support Whiting's smooth vocals throughout the tracks.
- The first half of the album presents more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective pieces.
- 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
- steady melodic journeys
- warm, emotive listening experience
- reflective late-night sessions
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1960, Margaret Whiting was an established artist known for her pop and jazz interpretations. 'Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book' came at a time when she was transitioning from popular music into more thematic works, showcasing her ability to reinterpret classic American standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Judy Garland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why Was I Born 3:22
- 2 Remind Me 2:55
- 3 The Song Is You 3:32
- 4 I Won't Dance 2:25
- 5 Don't Ever Leave Me 3:19
- 6 I'm Old Fashioned 2:44
- 7 All in Fun 3:06
- 8 Why Do I Love You 2:34
- 9 Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man 3:57
- 10 A Fine Romance 3:39
- 11 Look for the Silver Lining 2:56
- 12 All the Things You Are 3:49
- 13 Poor Pierrot 3:23
- 14 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 3:57
- 15 Let's Begin 2:15
- 16 D'ye Love Me 3:24
- 17 Dearly Beloved 2:52
- 18 Long Ago (And Far Away) 4:17
- 19 The Way You Look Tonight 3:33
- 20 You Couldn't Be Cuter 2:05
- 21 Yesterdays 3:08
- 22 Bill 4:03
- 23 She Didn't Say Yes 2:25
- 24 The Touch of Your Hand 3:42
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