Swingin' Down Yonder
Dean Martin · 1955
40 min · 16 tracks · country · jazz · traditional pop
A breezy collection of jazz-infused pop tunes that evoke nostalgia for the American South.
Why this album works
- Best for
- breezy afternoon gatherings nostalgic southern charm sing-along friendly melodies
- Context
- Released in 1955, 'Swingin' Down Yonder' was Dean Martin's sixth studio album, following his successful transition from a nightclub performer to a recording artist. At this point, Martin was solidifying his reputation as a smooth crooner within the pop and jazz genres, appealing to a broad audience with his relaxed style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Elvis Presley· Charlie Rich· Harry Nilsson· Peggy Lee· Ella Fitzgerald· Dolly Parton· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carolina Moon 2:33
- 2 Waiting for the Robert E. Lee Standout 2:19
- 3 When It’s Sleepy Time Down South 2:51
- 4 Mississippi Mud Standout 3:06
- 5 Alabamy Bound 1:47
- 6 Dinah 2:20
- 7 Carolina in the Morning 2:17
- 8 Way Down Yonder in New Orleans 2:21
- 9 Georgia on My Mind Standout 3:02
- 10 Just a Little Bit South of North Carolina 2:07
- 11 Basin Street Blues 2:23
- 12 Is It True What They Say About Dixie? 2:28
- 13 I’d Gladly Make the Same Mistake Again 2:34
- 14 Three Wishes 2:38
- 15 Have a Little Sympathy 2:22
- 16 Under the Bridges of Paris 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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