album · March 27, 1965

South of the Border

Mel Tormé

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"South of the Border" is a 1965 album by Mel Tormé, blending jazz and soul influences with Tormé's signature smooth vocal delivery.

• The album was released in March 1965 on the PnR label.
• It features a notable rendition of the title track, "South of the Border".
• The album explores a blend of jazz standards and more contemporary R&B-influenced material.

Mel Tormé is a jazz singer, composer, and arranger, known as "The Velvet Fog" for his smooth baritone. In 1965, he was an established star, having already achieved significant success in jazz and popular music.