Song DNA
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A melancholic ballad that showcases Chet Baker's soft trumpet and vocal style, evoking feelings of nostalgia and introspection.
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Moods: calm, introspective, melancholy
Traditions: jazz, vocal jazz
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 5/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Chet Baker's catalog
We have 19 songs from Chet Baker in the library. Of those, 18 are rated Safe, 1 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 5.1, making it the #17 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Chet Baker Sings
We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- My Funny Valentine — moderate DR 7
- Almost Blue — safe DR 5
- Autumn Leaves — safe DR 4
- Alone Together — safe DR 5
- There Will Never Be Another You — safe DR 5
- But Not for Me — safe DR 5
- Time After Time — safe DR 5
- Everything Happens to Me — safe DR 5
- Tenderly — safe DR 5
- Look for the Silver Lining — safe DR 4
- Moonlight Becomes You — safe DR 5
- How Deep Is the Ocean — safe DR 5
1956 context
Released in 1956. We have 93 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.1/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1950s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Songs with the same DNA
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