LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

‘Chet Baker Sings’ is the debut vocal album by jazz musician Chet Baker, released in 1954. Until this album, Baker was almost exclusively an instrumentalist. His mother had loved his singing voice and asked him for years to sing more. He eventually sang on two tracks in October 1953: “I Fall in Love Too Easily” and “The Thrill is Gone”. Baker then requested to record a full album of his singing. 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. In 2001, the album received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

Track Listing:

• That Old Feeling 03:01
• It’s Always You 03:35
• Like Someone In Love 02:26
• My Ideal 04:22
• I’ve Never Been In Love Before 04:28
• MY Buddy 03:20
• But Not For Me 03:04
• Time After Time 02:46
• I Get Along Without You Very Well 02:59
• My Funny Valentine 02:20
• There Will Never Be Another You 03:00
• The Thrill Is Gone 02:51
• I Fall In Love Too Easily 03:21
• Look For The Silver Lining 02:41