It Could Happen To You
Chet Baker
80 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3362959 |
| Excel File Row | 405 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:14:52 |
| Pressing Year | 2012 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | REPRINT |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Riverside |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | RLP 1120 |
| Barcode | 9772039222616-11011 |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | - |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | - |
| Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Media Condition | SS |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Genre | Jazz |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"It Could Happen To You" marks a crucial moment in Chet Baker's discography for Riverside. Although his career was already studded with instrumental successes, it was precisely with this album that Chet strongly returned to his role as a singer, an aspect that would make him iconic and often controversial among jazz purists. The interesting point lies in the fusion between his melancholic vocals and the support of a top-tier rhythm section, led by the powerful drummer Philly Joe Jones. Jones's choice, better known for his energetic and propulsive hard bop style, created a fascinating contrast with Baker's delicacy and almost whispering interpretation, providing a solid yet never intrusive rhythmic foundation. This combination allowed Chet to explore melodies with a disarming vulnerability, transforming standards like "You're Mine, You" into timeless gems.
A record that, recorded in just a few sessions between the first and second of August '58, crystallises the magic of an artist at the peak of his vocal expressiveness, defining a sound that would influence generations.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Do It The Hard Way (2:57)
- A2 - I'm Old Fashioned (5:00)
- A3 - You're Driving Me Crazy (2:52)
- A4 - It Could Happen To You (2:48)
- A5 - My Heart Stood Still (3:24)
- B1 - The More I See You (3:01)
- B2 - Everything Happens To Me (5:01)
- B3 - Dancing On The Ceiling (3:05)
- B4 - How Long Has This Been Going On? (4:06)
- B5 - Old Devil Moon (2:54)
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