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The Shelter of Your Arms

Sammy Davis Jr. · 1964

33 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A lush blend of traditional pop and jazz, featuring soulful vocals and vibrant orchestration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • soulful vocals with lush orchestration
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • warmth for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer longer immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1964, Sammy Davis Jr. was solidifying his status as a multifaceted entertainer following the success of his previous album, 'The Sammy Davis Jr. Show'. This album came during a period when Davis was transitioning from primarily a nightclub performer to a mainstream recording artist, further showcasing his versatility beyond just music into acting and television.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hey There 2:56
  • 2 My Mother the Car 2:03
  • 3 We Open in Venice 2:14
  • 4 More Than One Way 3:14
  • 5 Feeling Good 3:03
  • 6 Paris Is at Her Best in May 2:56
  • 7 Love at Last You Have Found Me 2:59
  • 8 Sam’s Song 2:45
  • 9 If You Want This Love of Mine 2:41
  • 10 No One Can Live Forever 2:39
  • 11 This Dream 2:56
  • 12 What Kind of Fool Am I? 3:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata