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Julie London – Cry Me A River

Here’s the fierce, heartbreak-fueled anthem that says, “You made me cry so much—now it’s your turn to cry a river”: Cry Me a River.

It was originally written as a song for a film, but it became a hit after Julie London covered it.

Among jazz tunes, this one has a touch that almost feels like Japanese enka.

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Julie London – Fly Me To The Moon – Best of Smooth Jazz

Speaking of autumn, it brings to mind the Harvest Moon, so I’d like to feature a moon-themed song.

This piece was created in the 1950s by Bart Howard, who wrote both the lyrics and the music, but it was originally a waltz titled “In Other Words.” In the 1960s, Joe Harnell arranged it in a bossa nova style, changed the title, and since then many musicians have freely arranged and enjoyed performing it.

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Julie London – You And The Night And The Music

This song, known in Japan as “You, the Night, and the Music,” was performed as an insert number in musicals and films and later became a jazz standard.

Julie London’s sultry rendition is also well known.

It was even used in a JT commercial.

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Julie London – Bye Bye Blackbird

This is a jazz classic by Julie London that highlights a refined, easy-to-listen-to sound, projecting a stylish female image with rich, full-bodied vocals.

With its moody feel, it’s a chic track that also works wonderfully in the summer.

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Julie London – Hushabye Mountain (1969)

A ballad used in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

It has been recorded by many artists.

The version by American singer and actress Julie London features smoky vocals and was used in a commercial for the Audi RS 5 Coupe.

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Warm December (Remastered 1992)

Julie London, a jazz vocalist from the United States who also found success as an actress.

She began her acting career in 1944 at the age of 19, and, with show-business parents, she appeared in well-known films such as The Red House, Tap Roots, and Task Force.

One of her classic Christmas songs is Warm December.

Its luxurious slow-jazz arrangement makes it perfect as background music for a dinner.

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Days of Wine and Roses [with Japanese translation] - Julie London

You can really feel the tender, adult affection of looking back on a wonderful love through her languid, husky singing.

Booze, roses, and romance suit Julie London so perfectly.

It’s the very essence of a voice that paints a picture and carries true conviction.