Julie London's 1955 debut showcases her unmistakable, smoky vocal delivery on a tight set of standards. The stripped-down arrangements, featuring just Barney Kessel on guitar and Ray Leatherwood on bass, place London's intimate performance front and center.
- The album was recorded in a single session on August 27, 1955. It reached number 13 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart. The track "Cry Me a River" became London's signature song.
- Despite its success, London reportedly disliked the song "Cry Me a River" and often refused to perform it. The album was originally released in monaural sound.
- The album cover, featuring London in a simple wet t-shirt, became one of the most iconic and imitated in music history. It was a deliberate artistic choice to accentuate her sultry persona.
Julie London was an American singer and actress. Her sultry voice made her a jazz icon and torch singer.
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