What makes You Won't Forget Me by Shirley Horn notable?

This album is significant for its critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, which highlighted Horn's distinctive ability to combine storytelling with musicality. It also contributed to a resurgence of interest in jazz vocalists during the early 1990s and set the stage for future generations of singers. By the release of 'You Won't Forget Me', Shirley Horn was in a phase of resurgence after a long hiatus from recording. This album marked her return to the studio following 'I Thought About You' in 1989, reestablishing her presence in the jazz scene with renewed vitality and artistic depth.

Who is You Won't Forget Me for?

You Won't Forget Me works well if you're into intimate late-night listening, emotional reflective moments and steady, soothing background vibes.

How many songs are on You Won't Forget Me?

You Won't Forget Me has 14 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

You Won't Forget Me

Shirley Horn · 1991

71 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A lush blend of jazz standards and ballads, showcasing Shirley Horn's intimate vocal style and masterful piano work.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intimate late-night listening
emotional reflective moments
steady, soothing background vibes
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: By the release of 'You Won't Forget Me', Shirley Horn was in a phase of resurgence after a long hiatus from recording. This album marked her return to the studio following 'I Thought About You' in 1989, reestablishing her presence in the jazz scene with renewed vitality and artistic depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Music That Makes Me Dance 6:31
2 Come Dance With Me 2:51
3 Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Cryin’ 6:03
4 Beautiful Love 3:39
5 Come Back to Me 3:47
6 Too Late Now 6:04
7 I Just Found Out About Love 2:26
8 It Had to Be You 6:54
9 Soothe Me 3:33
10 Foolin’ Myself 2:50
11 If You Go 9:02
12 You Stepped Out of a Dream 3:47
13 You Won’t Forget Me 7:13
14 All My Tomorrows 6:25

What to play next

Listen next

Here's to Life

1992

Go back to

Close Enough for Love

1989

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