Swingin' Down Yonder cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • breezy afternoon gatherings
  • nostalgic southern charm
  • sing-along friendly melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • fast-paced thrill seekers
  • intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Carolina Moon 2:33
  • 2 Waiting for the Robert E. Lee 2:19
  • 3 When It’s Sleepy Time Down South 2:51
  • 4 Mississippi Mud 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 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

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