Blues Ballads
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LaVern Baker's 1959 *Blues Ballads* captures the Atlantic Records artist at a moment when RandB was deepening its emotional range, moving beyond novelty and into genuine soul territory. Baker's voice—that distinctive, almost conversational alto—navigates these twelve tracks with the confidence of someone who'd already proved herself a hitmaker, yet here she luxuriates in slower tempos and intimate arrangements. The record finds her interpreting standards like "St. Louis Blues" alongside originals, each one showcasing her gift for phrasing and her ability to wring real feeling from a lyric. This wasn't the flashy, uptempo Baker of the mid-fifties; instead, it's a more reflective portrait of an artist working within the blues-ballad tradition while maintaining that signature warmth. It's essential listening for anyone interested in how RandB singers of her generation understood vocal sophistication and emotional depth.
Item Details+
| Genre | Blues |
| Style | Rhythm and Blues |
| Media | Very Good (VG) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Record has grey discoloration on side 2 and some small scuffs on the first track on side 1, cover is EX. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Year | 1959 |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. I Cried A Tear 2:34
A2. If You Love Me 2:38
A3. You're Teasing Me 2:15
A4. Love Me Right 1:56
A5. Dix-A-Billy 1:53
A6. So High So Low 1:50
B1. I Waited Too Long 2:32
B2. Why Baby Why 2:29
B3. Humpty Dumpty Heart 2:35
B4. It's So Fine 2:24
B5. Whipper Snapper 2:07
B6. St. Louis Blues 2:30
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