Stay with Me
Billie Holiday · 1958
42 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A haunting blend of jazz and blues, where Holiday's vocals soar over lush orchestral arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional fluctuation
- haunting vocals for reflection
- intimate moments of solitude
- soft background for conversations
- late-night introspective listening
Maybe skip if you want
- need for upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1958, Billie Holiday was in the twilight of her career, releasing 'Stay with Me' shortly before her passing in 1959. This album came after a series of struggles, including health issues and personal challenges, marking one of her final studio recordings. Despite the hardships, Holiday's emotive voice remains powerful and poignant throughout this collection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wished on the Moon 6:49
- 2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 4:38
- 3 Everything Happens to Me 6:20
- 4 Say It Isn’t So 3:01
- 5 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 3:56
- 6 Always 3:57
- 7 Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me 5:00
- 8 How Deep Is the Ocean? 2:56
- 9 What a Little Moonlight Can Do 3:10
- 10 I Cried for You (Now It’s Your Turn to Cry Over Me) 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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