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Blues for Schuur
Studio album by
Diane Schuur
Released1997 (1997)
GenreBlues
Length50:32
LabelGRP
ProducerAl Schmitt
Diane Schuur chronology
Love Walked In
(1996) 		Blues for Schuur
(1997) 		The Best of Diane Schuur
(1997)

Blues for Schuur is the eleventh studio album by American singer and pianist Diane Schuur, recorded with producer Al Schmitt and arranger Greg Adams. It was released in 1997 through GRP Records.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide[4]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic praised the album, noting that Schuur sounds great throughout this rousing date with the support of the band, which emphasizes the bluesy mood, although solos are played from time to time, the emphasis is on Shuur's voice. "An infectious outing from the talented singer," he summed up.[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I'm Not Ashamed to Sing the Blues"
6:26
2."When Did You Leave Heaven?"
4:16
3."Stormy Monday Blues"
3:04
4."These Blues"
4:41
5."Moonlight & Shadows"Brown4:23
6."All Right, OK, You Win (I'm in Love with You)"
3:07
7."Who Will the Next Fool Be?"Charlie Rich2:29
8."Save Your Love for Me"Buddy Johnson5:04
9."Someone to Love"Brown6:05
10."Toodle Loo on Down"
2:42
11."You've Got to Hurt Before You Heal"Larry Addison4:57
12."I Want to Go Home"Brown3:18
Total length:50:32

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for Blues for Schuur
Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[5] 5

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for Blues for Schuur
Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[6] 25

References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. "Blues for Schuur Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). "Schuur, Diane". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7 (4th ed.). New York: Muze UK Ltd. p. 295. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4.
  3. ^ Okamoto, David (1998). "Diane Schuur". In Holtje, Steve; Lee, Nancy Ann (eds.). MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide. Musichound Series (Illustrated ed.). Schirmer Trade Books. p. 1005. ISBN 1-57859-031-0.
  4. ^ Swenson, John, ed. (1999). "Diane Schuur". The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide. Random House. p. 600. ISBN 0-679-76873-4.
  5. ^ "Top Jazz Albums" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 20. May 17, 1997. p. 37. ISSN 0006-2510.
  6. ^ "1997: The Year in Music: Top Jazz Albums" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 52. December 27, 1997. p. YE-68. ISSN 0006-2510.
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