What a Diff'rence a Day Makes!
Dinah Washington · 1959
41 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz
A lush blend of jazz and pop, featuring Dinah Washington's rich, emotive vocals over sophisticated arrangements.
Why this album works
The album features the iconic title track, which became one of Washington's signature songs and reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart. Critics praised this work for its emotional depth and musical sophistication, contributing significantly to Washington's legacy and influencing future generations of artists within jazz and pop.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels intimate evening listening sessions emotive storytelling and themes
- Context
- Released in 1959, 'What a Diff'rence a Day Makes!' marked Dinah Washington's transition into mainstream pop, coming after her successful run in the jazz and blues scenes. This album followed her hit 'Unforgettable' and showcased her ability to cross genres, reaching a wider audience and solidifying her status as a vocal powerhouse.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ike & Tina Turner· Billy Preston· Ray Charles
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 Standout 2:21
- 5 I’m Thru With Love 2:29
- 6 Cry Me a River Standout 2:30
- 7 What a Diff’rence a Day Makes Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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