We Are in Love
Harry Connick Jr. · 1990
52 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz standards and original compositions infused with romantic charm and Connick's signature piano stylings.
Why this album works
'We Are in Love' received widespread acclaim, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. Its success helped revive interest in traditional jazz forms among younger audiences during the early '90s.
- Best for
- romantic evenings by candlelight playful moments with close friends dynamic emotional peaks and valleys
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'We Are in Love' marked Harry Connick Jr.'s major label debut, following his initial success as a child prodigy. The album solidified his transition from a young jazz pianist to a mainstream artist, showcasing his unique blend of classic jazz influences and contemporary sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Bob Dylan· Frank Zappa· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Are in Love Standout 2:44
- 2 Only ’Cause I Don’t Have You 4:26
- 3 Recipe for Love Standout 2:37
- 4 Drifting 5:19
- 5 Forever, For Now 4:25
- 6 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square Standout 5:13
- 7 Heavenly 2:03
- 8 Just a Boy 6:09
- 9 I’ve Got a Great Idea 4:24
- 10 I’ll Dream of You Again 3:35
- 11 It’s Alright With Me 4:55
- 12 Buried in Blue 6:55
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