Chet Baker’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Chet Baker – But Not For Me

A standard number penned by the Gershwin brothers.

Chet Baker’s version can rightly be called the definitive take on this classic; his distinctive vocal style and the trumpet in the interlude fully convey the song’s charm.

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Fair Weather (Remastered)

When it comes to summer, many people probably imagine cheerful songs that perfectly match bright, sunny days.

Of course, that kind of vibe is wonderful too, but there are also plenty of people who want to listen to music that evokes midnight or the late hours—tracks with a dark, cool edge that still feel sweltering.

For those listeners, I recommend the piece “Fair Weather.” If you’re not familiar with it, Chet Baker—the great trumpeter—has an arrangement that’s especially worth hearing.

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Look For The Silver Lining(’85) – Chet Baker

Songs by Chet Baker, a trumpeter and vocalist known for his whispery singing voice, would also be a perfect fit for a hair salon’s background music.

Why not spend a relaxing moment, forgetting your everyday stress, while listening to Chet Baker’s laid-back vocals and melodious trumpet?

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Chet Baker “My Buddy”

Chet Baker’s hidden gem, “My Buddy.” He has more famous recordings, but the very fact that Shinichi Ishizuka, the author of BLUE GIANT, chose to highlight this one speaks to his refined taste.

The allure of this piece lies in its hard-boiled mood.

Another charm is its versatile lyrics, which can be read as expressing friendship, romance between a man and a woman, or romance between people of the same sex.

It’s the perfect work to enjoy while reading a hard-boiled novel and knocking back a gimlet.

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Chet Baker ~ My Funny Valentine

It’s a song from the 1937 musical “Babes in Arms.” The lyrics are by Lorenz Hart and the music by Richard Rodgers.

It’s also famous as a song sung by trumpeter Chet Baker.

It became well-known both as a vocal track and as an instrumental track.

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Chet Baker – The First Noel

The Christmas carol “The First Nowell,” which has existed since the 16th century, is said to sing about a scene found in Chapter 2 of the Gospel of Luke, one of the books of the New Testament.

Chet Baker is a representative West Coast jazz trumpeter and also a vocalist known for his sweet voice.

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Chet Baker – What’ll I Do

This is a piece that gently accompanies you on a refreshing summer night.

Chet Baker’s delicate trumpet and fragile vocals convey the aching longing for a loved one far away.

Included on the album “She Was Too Good to Me,” the track drew attention upon its 1974 release as Baker’s comeback.

It’s perfect not only for fans of jazz and cool jazz, but also for anyone who treasures quiet, contemplative nights.

Why not listen to this song—brimming with Baker’s charm—while gazing up at the summer night sky?