Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book
Margaret Whiting · 1960
77 min · 24 tracks · country · jazz
A lush celebration of classic ballads, blending jazz elegance with Whiting's warm, emotive vocals.
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
- When 'Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book' was released in 1960, Margaret Whiting had already established herself as a prominent vocalist in the American music scene. This album marked her continued exploration of standards and show tunes, following her earlier successes in both pop and jazz genres. By this time, she was transitioning from the peak of her popularity in the 1940s into a more reflective phase of her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Lonnie Mack· Connie Francis
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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