From American Songwriter · Alex Hopper · · 50s
Jazz Pop Tracks for Cold Days
Jazz-pop songs that feel like a warm drink on a cold day.
In brief
Jazz-pop songs that feel like a warm drink on a cold day. Nat King Cole's 'Tis Autumn, Julie London's 'I'm In The Mood For Love', and Billie Holiday's 'Autumn In New York' are classic jazz-pop tracks that provide comfort during colder weather. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Tis Autumn by Nat King Cole
This jazz pop song is a seasonal classic that listeners wait all year to hear again as weather cools.
“The trees say they’re tired, they’ve borne too much fruit / Charmed all the wayside, there’s no dispute / Now shedding leaves, they don’t give a hoot”
I'm In The Mood For Love by Julie London
London's smooth vocals create a comforting experience for cold weather, making this song ideal for end-of-year playlists.
“I’m in the mood for love / Simply because you’re near me / Honey, but when you’re near me / I’m in the mood for love”
Autumn In New York by Billie Holiday
This song evokes a sense of home during cooler weather, regardless of location, with its romantic lyrics.
“Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds / And canyons of steel / They’re making me feel / I’m home”
The bottom line
Nat King Cole's 'Tis Autumn, Julie London's 'I'm In The Mood For Love', and Billie Holiday's 'Autumn In New York' are classic jazz-pop tracks that provide comfort during colder weather.
