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Swing Me an Old Song

Julie London · 1959

32 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · traditional pop · cool jazz

A lush blend of jazz-inflected pop standards delivered with sultry vocals and intimate arrangements.

Swing Me an Old Song is an album by Julie London, released in 1959. A lush blend of jazz-inflected pop standards delivered with sultry vocals and intimate arrangements. 'Swing Me an Old Song' is notable for its critical reception, often praised for London's captivating interpretations of classic American songs. The album further solidified her status in the music industry during a time when jazz standards were becoming increasingly popular in mainstream culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Swing Me an Old Song sound like?

A lush blend of jazz-inflected pop standards delivered with sultry vocals and intimate arrangements. Rooted in pop rock and traditional pop.

What makes Swing Me an Old Song by Julie London notable?

'Swing Me an Old Song' is notable for its critical reception, often praised for London's captivating interpretations of classic American songs. The album further solidified her status in the music industry during a time when jazz standards were becoming increasingly popular in mainstream culture. By the time 'Swing Me an Old Song' was released in 1959, Julie London had established herself as a prominent figure in traditional pop, following her successful album 'Julie Is Her Name' from 1955. This record continued to showcase her smooth vocal style and marked a consolidation of her popularity as an artist who could effortlessly bridge jazz and mainstream pop.

How many songs are on Swing Me an Old Song?

Swing Me an Old Song has 12 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·32:07

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

  • 1 Comin’ Thru the Rye 2:37
  • 2 Cuddle Up a Little Closer Standout 2:12
  • 3 After the Ball 2:46
  • 4 Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee Standout 3:27
  • 5 Camptown Races 3:24
  • 6 Old Folks at Home 2:46
  • 7 Downtown Strutters’ Ball 2:34
  • 8 How Come You Do Me Like You Do 2:33
  • 9 Row, Row, Row 2:24
  • 10 By the Beautiful Sea 2:16
  • 11 Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home? Standout 1:52
  • 12 Three O’Clock in the Morning 3:16

Release Date

January 1, 1959

Genre

cool jazz, pop rock, traditional pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

32 min 7 sec