Jack Jones Sings


Jack Jones Sings is a studio album by pop vocalist Jack Jones released in 1966 by Kapp Records. It was arranged and conducted by Ralph Carmichael. Doug Talbert played piano.

Background

The album was recorded soon after his hit song "A Day in the Life of a Fool", which hit No. 4 on the AC chart and No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album consists of many cover songs.

Chart performance

The album debuted on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the issue dated November 26, 1966, and remained on the chart for 12 weeks, peaking at number 75. It debuted on the Cashbox albums chart in the issue dated November 12, 1966, remaining on the chart for 14 weeks and peaking at number 37. On Record World's 100 Top LP's chart the album debuted in the issue dated November 5, 1966. It would peak at No. 26 in early 1967.

Reception

Jason Ankeny on AllMusic reviewed the album, writing "...Jones exhibits a confidence and depth that more conventionally dynamic vocalists can't match".
Record World put in its "Pick Hits" section, writing "The simplicity of the title is indicative of the mood of the album. Jack gives thoughtful, attractive readings of 'A Day in the Life of a Fool,' 'Street of Dreams,' 'I Don't Care Much,' 'Love After Midnight.' Blue ribbon."

Track listing

Side One

  1. "A Day in the Life of a Fool"
  2. "Autumn Leaves"
  3. "Somewhere There's Someone"
  4. "Watch What Happens"
  5. "People Will Say We're in Love"
  6. "Love After Midnight"

Side Two

  1. "Somewhere, My Love"
  2. "The Shining Sea"
  3. "The Face I Love"
  4. "Street of Dreams"
  5. "The Snows of Yesteryear"
  6. "I Don't Care Much"