You've Got It Bad Girl
Quincy Jones · 1973
42 min · 10 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant fusion of funk, jazz, and soul that grooves effortlessly through lush instrumentation.
Why this album works
'You've Got It Bad Girl' is notable for its chart performance, reaching number 27 on the Billboard 200 and showcasing Jones's ability to blend various genres seamlessly. The album features the hit single 'You've Got It Bad Girl,' which contributed to establishing Jones as a major figure in contemporary music during this era.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys late-night contemplative moods layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 1973, 'You've Got It Bad Girl' marked Quincy Jones' transition from a prominent arranger and producer to a celebrated solo artist. This album arrived shortly after his commercial breakthrough with the soundtrack for 'The Italian Job' and set the stage for his subsequent influential works in the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Thelonious Monk· John Coltrane· Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Barbra Streisand· Charles Mingus· Bing Crosby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Summer in the City 4:07
- 2 Eyes of Love Standout 3:30
- 3 Daydreaming 3:35
- 4 First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:34
- 5 Love Theme From "The Getaway" 2:35
- 6 You've Got It Bad Girl Standout 5:38
- 7 Superstition Standout 4:51
- 8 Manteca 8:33
- 9 Sanford & Son Theme (The Streetbeater) 3:09
- 10 Chump Change 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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