Sings the John Lennon - Paul McCartney Songbook
Keely Smith · 1964
34 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A smooth blend of jazz vocals and classic pop melodies that reinterprets Beatles hits with sophistication.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its unique jazz interpretations of The Beatles' songs but also because it showcased the growing influence of rock music on established artists in the early 1960s. It received positive reviews, highlighting Smith's vocal prowess and bringing renewed attention to the songwriting talents of Lennon and McCartney through a new lens.
- Career context
- When 'Sings the John Lennon - Paul McCartney Songbook' was released in 1964, Keely Smith was already an established jazz vocalist, known for her work alongside Louis Prima. This album came during a pivotal moment in her career, following her successful collaboration with Prima and marking her first major venture into covering contemporary pop songs from The Beatles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clark Terry· Dorothy Ashby· Cannonball Adderley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Fell Standout 3:03
- 2 This Girl 2:26
- 3 Please Please Me 2:48
- 4 And I Love Him Standout 2:51
- 5 World Without Love 3:16
- 6 She Loves You 3:13
- 7 A Hard Day’s Night 3:13
- 8 Do You Want to Know a Secret? 2:49
- 9 Can’t Buy Me Love Standout 2:18
- 10 All My Loving 3:05
- 11 I Want to Hold Your Hand 3:05
- 12 P.S. I Love You 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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