"Cry Me a River" stands as a landmark torch song that launched Julie London's career in 1955. The song's origin story involves Arthur Hamilton, London's former classmate who composed it initially for Ella Fitzgerald. Through an interesting twist of fate and the intervention of London's then-husband Jack Webb (famous for creating and starring in "Dragnet"), the song found its perfect interpreter. The recording's brilliance lies in its deceptive simplicity. London's characteristic breathy, sultry vocals are backed by just two instrumen… read more
"Cry Me a River" stands as a landmark torch song that launched Julie London's career in 1955. The song's origin story involves Ar…read more
Julie London (née Peck; September 26,1926 — October 18, 2000) was an American jazz and pop singer and actress. She was noted for her smoky, sensual voice and languid demeanor. She released 32 albums of pop and jazz standards during the 1950s and 1960s, with her signature song being the classic "Cry Me a River," which she introduced in 1955. London's 35-year acting career began in films in 1944 and included playing opposite Gary Cooper in Man of the West (1958) and Robert Mitchum in The Wonderful Country (1959). She achieved continuing success in the TV medical drama … read more
Julie London (née Peck; September 26,1926 — October 18, 2000) was an American jazz and pop singer and actress. She was noted for her smoky, sensual voice and languid demeanor. She released… read more
Julie London (née Peck; September 26,1926 — October 18, 2000) was an American jazz and pop singer and actress. She was noted for her smoky, sensual voice and languid demeanor. She released 32 albums of pop and jazz standards during th… read more