Torchy!

by Carmen McRae

Torchy! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1956
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:32
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Leaning into theatrical melancholy, 'Torchy!' finds the vocalist exploring a set of lamenting, lovelorn ballads. The dramatic, string-heavy arrangements frame her impeccable phrasing and slightly acerbic delivery, elevating the material beyond standard saloon song tropes.

Genres

Descriptors: female-vocals, ballad, piano, bluesy, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Last Night When We Were Young (2:37)
  2. Speak Low (3:08)
  3. But Beautiful (2:56)
  4. If You'd Stay The Way I Dream (2:45)
  5. Midnight Sun (3:45)
  6. My Future Just Passed (3:15)
  7. Yesterdays (2:35)
  8. We'll Be Together Again (3:05)
  9. I'm A Dreamer, Aren't We All? (2:46)
  10. Good Morning, Heartache (3:18)
  11. Star Eyes (3:08)
  12. A Ghost Of A Chance (3:09)

Credits

  • Carmen McRae - primary artist
  • Ralph Burns - directed by
  • Jack Pleis - directed by

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