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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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