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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- intimate late-night listening emotional reflective moments steady, soothing background vibes
- 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 Standout 6:31
- 2 Come Dance With Me 2:51
- 3 Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Cryin’ Standout 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 Standout 7:13
- 14 All My Tomorrows 6:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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