- Artist:
- Dinah Washington
What A Diff'rence A Day Makes!
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Release date: January 9, 2026
"What A Diff'rence A Day Makes!", released in 1959 on Mercury Records, marked a turning point in the career of vocalist Dinah Washington — earning her a GRAMMY Award and bringing her rich, blues-informed style into the world of lush orchestral pop. Produced by Clyde Otis and arranged by Belford Hendricks, the album represents Washington’s successful crossover from jazz and R&B into the mainstream pop market. The title track, originally written in Spanish in the 1930s and popularized in English by other vocalists, became Washington's signature song after her version climbed the Billboard charts and won the 1960 GRAMMY for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance — the first year the award was presented. The album balances Washington's commanding vocal presence with sophisticated arrangements that blend strings, rhythm section, and light brass. Tracks like "Cry Me a River," "Manhattan," and "Time After Time" showcase her ability to deliver emotional nuance and rhythmic phrasing with precision and ease. The result is a seamless fusion of jazz tradition and contemporary production, establishing Washington as one of the most versatile and expressive vocalists of her era.
Verve Vault Series: Cut and mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by Optimal. Single sleeve with iconic original artwork.
Tracklisting:
What A Diff'rence A Day Makes! (1959)
A1. I Remember You
A2. I Thought About you
A3. That's All There Is To That
A4. I Won't Cry Anymore
A5. I'm Thru With Love
B1. Cry Me A River
B2. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
B3. Nothing In The World (Could Make Me Love More Than I Do)
B4. Manhattan
B5. Time After Time
B6. It's Magic
B7. A Sunday Kind Of Love
