Released 60 years ago
The Wheel of Hurt
Margaret Whiting · 1966
69 min · 25 tracks · country music
A rich blend of orchestral pop and traditional country, laced with heartfelt emotion and lush arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Wheel of Hurt — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of heartbreak and resilience, featuring Whiting's emotive delivery against a backdrop of lush orchestration.
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You Don't Have to Say You Love Me — Whiting's rendition of this song showcases her ability to convey deep emotion through nuanced phrasing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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It Hurts to Say Goodbye — This track effectively illustrates the pain of loss with its poignant lyrics and melodic structure, further highlighting Whiting's vocal strength.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt emotion in every note
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- reflective moments during quiet evenings
- orchestral warmth for cozy settings
- nostalgic themes of love and
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1966, The Wheel of Hurt came at a time when Margaret Whiting was transitioning from her earlier career as a big band vocalist to a more contemporary pop sound. This album followed her successful recordings in the 1950s and marked her attempt to remain relevant in an evolving music landscape, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Nat King Cole· Judy Garland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Wheel of Hurt 2:46
- 2 You Don't Have to Say You Love Me 2:58
- 3 The World Inside Your Arms 2:47
- 4 Winchester Cathedral 2:47
- 5 Somewhere There's Love 2:31
- 6 Where Do I Stand 2:40
- 7 It Hurts to Say Goodbye 2:50
- 8 Time After Time 2:30
- 9 Show Me a Man 3:18
- 10 You Won't Be Sorry, Baby 2:27
- 11 Nothing Lasts Fovever 2:29
- 12 But Why 3:20
- 13 Let's Pretend 2:53
- 14 Faithfully 2:26
- 15 Can't Get You Out of My Mind 2:58
- 16 Maybe Just One More 2:44
- 17 Where Was I 3:25
- 18 Love's the Only Answer 2:13
- 19 At the Edge of the Ocean 2:28
- 20 Love Has a Way 3:01
- 21 ("Z" Theme) Life Goes On 3:00
- 22 Until It's Time for You to Go 3:47
- 23 I'll Tell Him Today 2:03
- 24 The Wheel of Hurt (German version) 2:49
- 25 Nothing Lasts Forever (German version) 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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