Something Wonderful
Carmen McRae · 1963
6 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz and theatricality, showcasing McRae's lush vocals and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic bursts of joy
- theatrical flair in every track
- vibrant vocal performances throughout
- playful sing-along moments
- for lighthearted gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek deep introspective narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1963, 'Something Wonderful' was Carmen McRae's follow-up to her acclaimed album 'Carmen Sings Monk'. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent jazz vocalist, celebrated for her unique interpretations of standards. This album further solidified her reputation as an innovator in the jazz genre, blending classic show tunes with her signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blow, Gabriel, Blow / All Through The Night / Anything Goes 2:26
- 2 Long Before I Knew You / Just In Time
- 3 Come Rain Or Come Shine 2:23
- 4 If This Isn't Love / Look To The Rainbow / That Great Come And Get It Day
- 5 A Wonderful Guy 1:14
- 6 Don't Cry / I Like Ev'rybody / Warm All Over
- 7 Give A Little, Get A Little / There Never Was A Baby Like My Baby
- 8 Getting To Know You / Hello Young Lovers / Something Wonderful
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