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.
Why this album works
Released in a year marked by significant social change in America, 'The Shelter of Your Arms' helped cement Davis's influence on the evolving landscape of popular music. The album features 'Feeling Good', which has since become an enduring standard, frequently covered by various artists and associated with themes of empowerment and renewal.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout soulful vocals with lush orchestration for afternoon relaxation
- 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
- Dave Brubeck· Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· John Coltrane· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin· Herbie Hancock· Chet Atkins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey There Standout 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 Standout 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? Standout 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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