The Waltz Queen
Patti Page · 1957
30 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · traditional pop
A tender collection of waltzes and ballads, showcasing Patti Page's warm vocal delivery and emotional resonance.
Why this album works
'The Waltz Queen' is significant for its commercial performance, reaching the top tier of the charts during a time when waltz music was making a cultural resurgence. The album includes classics like 'You Always Hurt the One You Love,' which have remained enduring favorites in the American songbook, reflecting both Page's influence and the era's musical trends.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout tender moments of nostalgia for late-night reflection
- Context
- Released in 1957, 'The Waltz Queen' was Patti Page's attempt to capitalize on her prior success with pop standards. This album followed her commercial peak in the early 1950s when she became one of the best-selling female recording artists in the United States. 'The Waltz Queen' further solidified her status as a leading voice in traditional pop music, blending country and folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bing Crosby· Nancy Sinatra· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What’ll I Do 2:37
- 2 Memories 3:15
- 3 Till We Meet Again Standout 2:32
- 4 Whispering Winds 2:40
- 5 Remember 2:58
- 6 Now Is the Hour Standout 2:28
- 7 You Always Hurt the One You Love Standout 2:35
- 8 The Boy Next Door 3:36
- 9 Falling in Love With Love
- 10 Let the Rest of the World Go By 2:49
- 11 You Will Find Your Love in Paris 2:40
- 12 Wondering 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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