Chet Baker Sings is the debut vocal album by jazz musician Chet Baker, released in 1954 by Pacific Jazz Records. In 2001, the album received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award.[4] Baker would return to selections from this album throughout his career. "My Funny Valentine" was regularly included in his concert performances, and is considered by some to be his signature song.
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Released | April/May 1954[1] | |||
Recorded | February 15, 1954 | |||
Genre | West Coast jazz, cool jazz, vocal jazz | |||
Length | 43:55 LP/CD reissue | |||
Label | Pacific Jazz | |||
Producer | Richard Bock | |||
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Side two:
This issue features additional tracks 1-6, which were recorded on July 23 and 30, 1956.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "That Old Feeling" | Lew Brown, Sammy Fain | 3:03 |
2. | "It's Always You" | Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke | 3:35 |
3. | "Like Someone in Love" | Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke | 2:26 |
4. | "My Ideal" | Newell Chase, Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting | 4:22 |
5. | "I've Never Been in Love Before" | Frank Loesser | 4:29 |
6. | "My Buddy" | Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn | 3:19 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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7. | "But Not for Me" | George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin | 3:04 |
8. | "Time After Time" | Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn | 2:46 |
9. | "I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)" | Hoagy Carmichael | 2:59 |
10. | "My Funny Valentine" | Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart | 2:21 |
11. | "There Will Never Be Another You" | Harry Warren, Mack Gordon | 3:00 |
12. | "The Thrill Is Gone" | Lew Brown, Ray Henderson | 2:51 |
13. | "I Fall in Love Too Easily" | Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn | 3:21 |
14. | "Look for the Silver Lining" | Jerome Kern, Buddy DeSylva | 2:39 |
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