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Swing Around Rosie

Rosemary Clooney · 1959

28 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant collection of jazz standards infused with Clooney's warm, inviting vocals and playful charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful charm in every track
  • steady light tempo throughout
  • for casual gatherings
  • whimsical storytelling with warmth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, complex compositions
  • seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1959, Rosemary Clooney was already a prominent figure in the jazz and pop scenes, having gained fame in the early 1950s through her radio performances and hit singles. 'Swing Around Rosie' marked her continued evolution as an artist, following her successful album 'Come On-a My House' in 1951. This album showcased her ability to interpret classic songs with emotional depth and a contemporary flair.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 'Deed I Do 1:49
  • 2 You Took Advantage of Me 2:23
  • 3 Blue Moon 2:26
  • 4 Sing You Sinners 2:14
  • 5 A Touch of the Blues 2:40
  • 6 Goody, Goody 2:05
  • 7 To Close for Comfort 2:39
  • 8 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 2:48
  • 9 Moonlight Mississippi (A Whistle Stop Town) 2:35
  • 10 I Wish I Were in Love Again 2:22
  • 11 Sunday in Savannah 2:30
  • 12 This Can't Be Love 2:06

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata