What a Diff'rence a Day Makes!
Dinah Washington · 1959
41 min · 16 tracks · blues
A lush blend of jazz, blues, and pop drenched in emotional depth and Washington's captivating vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cry Me a River — This track highlights Washington's ability to convey heartbreak through nuanced phrasing and dynamic vocal control, making it a timeless classic.
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What a Diff’rence a Day Makes — As the album's centerpiece, this song showcases Washington’s rich emotionality and has become emblematic of her career, celebrated for its lush arrangement.
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I Remember You — This track exemplifies Washington's unique blend of blues and jazz influences, illustrating her capacity to evoke nostalgia with each note.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop with strong vocal performances, showcasing Washington's versatility.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Washington's vocals, particularly on tracks like 'What a Diff'rence a Day Makes'.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections, allowing the band to showcase their jazz influences alongside Washington's singing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- intimate evening listening sessions
- emotive storytelling and themes
- reflective moments of nostalgia
Where this album fits
- Career context
- What a Diff'rence a Day Makes! marked Dinah Washington's transition into broader commercial success following her previous album, September in the Rain. Released in 1959, it showcased her ability to effortlessly bridge genres, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the jazz and pop scenes of the time.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What a Diff’rence a Day Makes
The shift from despair to hope encapsulated in the lyrics reflects on how love can transform one's perception almost overnight.
This moment contrasts the previous sentiments expressed in the song, allowing for a powerful narrative arc that captures the essence of emotional fluctuation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Remember You 2:48
- 2 I Thought About You 2:34
- 3 That’s All There Is to That 2:19
- 4 I Won’t Cry Anymore 2:21
- 5 I’m Thru With Love 2:29
- 6 Cry Me a River 2:30
- 7 What a Diff’rence a Day Makes 2:31
- 8 Nothing in the World 3:18
- 9 Manhattan 4:19
- 10 Time After Time 2:30
- 11 It’s Magic 2:41
- 12 A Sunday Kind of Love 2:36
- 13 Time After Time 2:19
- 14 Come On Home 2:31
- 15 It Could Happen to You 3:06
- 16 [studio dialogue] 0:45
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