Yesterday I Heard the Rain
Tony Bennett · 1968
11 tracks · jazz
Smooth vocal stylings blend with lush orchestration to create an intimate jazz experience that feels timeless.
Top tracks — play these first
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Yesterday I Heard the Rain Start here — As the title track, this song showcases Bennett's emotive vocal delivery and captures the melancholic essence of longing that permeates the album.
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I Only Have Eyes for You — This classic standard exemplifies Bennett's ability to bring warmth and intimacy to well-known material, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the lyrics.
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Love Is Here to Stay — Bennett’s interpretation of this Gershwin classic highlights his smooth phrasing and rich tone, making it a standout track that emphasizes timeless romantic themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements but lacks standout compositions, leading to moderate replay value.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and horns that complement Bennett's smooth vocal delivery throughout.
- Most tracks are arranged in a slow to mid-tempo range, creating a consistent mood across the record.
- The title track is followed by a series of ballads, with only a few upbeat numbers interspersed, which affects the overall pacing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- smooth orchestral warmth
- steady melodic journey
- nostalgic evening reflections
- sophisticated dinner ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reestablished Bennett's reputation after a decline, gaining critical acclaim.
- Themes
- introspective longing· romantic nostalgia· smooth orchestral elegance
- Career context
- Released in 1968, Yesterday I Heard the Rain marked a significant point in Tony Bennett's career as he sought to reestablish himself after a decline in commercial success. This album came two years after his celebrated collaboration with the legendary producer and arranger, Bobby Scott, signaling a return to a more traditional pop and jazz sound that Bennett is known for.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
- 1 Yesterday I Heard the Rain Start here
- 2 Hi‐Ho
- 3 Hushabye Mountain
- 4 Home Is the Place
- 5 Love Is Here to Stay
- 6 Get Happy
- 7 Fool of Fools
- 8 I Only Have Eyes for You
- 9 Sweet Georgie Fame
- 10 Only the Young
- 11 There Will Never Be Another You
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
In the Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Captures similar introspective longing with lush orchestral arrangements and emotive vocal delivery.
Portrait in Jazz
Bill Evans
Shares a smooth, contemplative atmosphere with intricate arrangements, focusing on emotional depth and introspection.
Chet Baker Sings
Chet Baker
Combines tender vocal phrasing and melancholic themes with soft jazz instrumentation, echoing romantic nostalgia.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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