Spotlight on… Jo Stafford
Jo Stafford · 1996
52 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A nostalgic collection of jazz standards that showcases Jo Stafford's smooth, emotive vocal style and timeless charm.
Spotlight on… Jo Stafford is an album by Jo Stafford, released in 1996. A nostalgic collection of jazz standards that showcases Jo Stafford's smooth, emotive vocal style and timeless charm. This album is significant for its embrace of the Great American Songbook, showcasing Stafford's timeless interpretations that influenced many contemporary pop and jazz singers. It received positive critical reception for its production quality and Stafford's vocal performance, reminding listeners of her legacy in an era focused on newer artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Spotlight on… Jo Stafford sound like?
A nostalgic collection of jazz standards that showcases Jo Stafford's smooth, emotive vocal style and timeless charm. Rooted in jazz.
What makes Spotlight on… Jo Stafford by Jo Stafford notable?
This album is significant for its embrace of the Great American Songbook, showcasing Stafford's timeless interpretations that influenced many contemporary pop and jazz singers. It received positive critical reception for its production quality and Stafford's vocal performance, reminding listeners of her legacy in an era focused on newer artists. Released in 1996, 'Spotlight on… Jo Stafford' came during a resurgence of interest in classic pop and jazz artists. At this point in her career, Stafford was celebrated for her contributions to popular music, having already established herself as a prominent figure since the 1940s. This album serves as a retrospective of her most cherished songs, highlighting her enduring appeal.
How many songs are on Spotlight on… Jo Stafford?
Spotlight on… Jo Stafford has 18 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 It Was Just One of Those Things 2:42
- 2 I Didn't Know About You 3:11
- 3 Walkin' My Baby Back Home 2:44
- 4 Too Marvelous for Words 3:16
- 5 In the Still of the Night 2:48
- 6 Autumn Leaves Standout 2:34
- 7 Sugar (That Sugar Baby o' Mine) 2:37
- 8 Haunted Heart 2:46
- 9 The Best Things in Life Are Free 2:24
- 10 The Boy Next Door 3:04
- 11 Sometimes I'm Happy 3:10
- 12 Fools Rush In Standout 3:08
- 13 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:58
- 14 I Remember You 3:06
- 15 Always True to You in My Fashion 2:38
- 16 La vie en rose Standout 2:57
- 17 Over the Rainbow 3:17
- 18 I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time 3:04
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