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Julie London's debut album Julie Is Her Name was released in December 1955 by Liberty Records. This minimalist jazz recording marked a significant departure from the orchestral arrangements common in the era, featuring only London's sultry vocals accompanied by Barney Kessel (one of the era's most influential jazz guitarists) and Ray Leatherwood on upright bass. The stripped-down arrangement was revolutionary for its time, allowing London's distinctive vocal timbre and masterful microphone technique to take center stage. Initially released under catalog number LRP-3006 in monaural format, this groundbreaking album showcased an innovative recording approach. The intimate trio setting allowed for exceptional
| 1 | Cry Me a River | ♡ | 3:00 | Arthur Hamilton |
| 2 | I Should Care | ♡ | 3:18 | Sammy Cahn / Paul Weston / Axel Stordahl |
| 3 | I’m in the Mood for Love | ♡ | 2:31 | Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh |
| 4 | I’m Glad There Is You | ♡ | 2:28 | Jimmy Dorsey / Paul Madeira |
| 5 | Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man | ♡ | 3:12 | Jerome Kern / Oscar Hammerstein II |
| 6 | I Love You | ♡ | 1:51 | Cole Porter |
| 7 | Say It Isn’t So | ♡ | 2:02 | Irving Berlin |
| 8 | It Never Entered My Mind | ♡ | 2:26 | Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart |
| 9 | Easy Street | ♡ | 3:14 | Alan Rankin Jones |
| 10 | ’S Wonderful | ♡ | 1:35 | Ira Gershwin / George Gershwin |
| 11 | No Moon at All | ♡ | 1:54 | Redd Evans / David Mann |
| 12 | Laura | ♡ | 1:46 | David Raksin / Johnny Mercer |
| 13 | Gone With the Wind | ♡ | 2:05 | Allie Wrubel / Herb Magidson |
Links
- Folder:
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- AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/MW0002220292
Credits
Bass — Ray Leatherwood Engineer — John Kraus Guitar — Barney Kessel Producer — Bobby Troup Vocals — Julie London
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