Songs for Distingué Lovers
Billie Holiday · 1958
58 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
Intimate and lush arrangements weave around Billie Holiday's hauntingly expressive voice, capturing the essence of jazz's emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate evenings with friends
- steady pacing for reflection
- hauntingly expressive vocal moments
- consistent journey through emotions
- background warmth for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'Songs for Distingué Lovers' marked a significant moment in Billie Holiday's later career as she continued to redefine vocal jazz. This album came just a few years before her passing, showcasing her enduring artistry and emotional resilience despite personal struggles. It stands as a testament to her unique ability to convey deep emotion through song.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Day In, Day Out 6:51
- 2 A Foggy Day 4:43
- 3 Stars Fell on Alabama 4:32
- 4 One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) 5:42
- 5 Just One of Those Things 5:34
- 6 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 6:07
- 7 Let's Call the Whole Thing Off 3:27
- 8 I Wished on the Moon 3:29
- 9 They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:13
- 10 Body and Soul 6:25
- 11 Moonlight in Vermont 3:53
- 12 Love Is Here to Stay 3:41
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