The East Side / The West Side – Patti Page – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Patti Page’s ‘The East Side / The West Side’ is a testament to her remarkable ability to tell stories through song, capturing both the vibrancy and the subtle melancholy of city life. Released during a period when American popular music was at a crossroads, this album is more than a collection of standards—it’s a love letter to New York, interpreted through Page’s velvety vocals and understated phrasing. The arrangements, lush yet never overpowering, allow her to roam freely across jazz and pop idioms, inviting the listener into scenes of urban romance, longing, and everyday magic. What makes this album so compelling is its duality: it reflects the contrasting moods of city neighborhoods, from the lively bustle of uptown to the reflective calm of quiet streets. Page’s nuanced delivery elevates each track, making familiar melodies feel intimate and freshly discovered. For collectors and aficionados of vocal jazz, this record stands as an essential document from an era when storytelling and musical craftsmanship went hand in hand. It’s an evocative soundtrack for late evenings with the city lights flickering outside your window—a must-have for those who appreciate the art of classic vocal jazz.

Track List:
– The East Side –
A1 – I Fall In Love Too Easily –
A2 – Down In The Depths –
A3 – Detour Ahead –
A4 – Lost In A Fog –
A5 – The Wrong Kind Of Guy –
B1 – I Stayed Too Long At The Fair –
B2 – Who Cares What The People Say –
B3 – I’m The Girl –
B4 – Wailt Till You See Him –
– The West Side –
C1 – No Moon At All –
C2 – I’m Glad There Is You –
C3 – Nice Work If You Can Get It –
C4 – I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I Love You) –
C5 – (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over –
C6 – What Am I Here For –
D1 – Let There Be Love –
D2 – Gone With The Wind –
D3 – They All Laughed –
D4 – I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plans –
D5 – Here I’ll Stay –
D6 – Lullaby In Rhythm –