Miles Davis, the legendary jazz musician, was known for his innovation, talent, and versatility, as well as his ability to evoke deep emotions through his music. While he is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to jazz, he also explored the realm of love songs, delivering emotive and heartfelt performances that showcased his sensitive and expressive side.
One of Miles Davis’s most notable love songs is “My Funny Valentine.” Originally composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the musical “Babes in Arms,” Davis’s interpretation of this classic became an iconic jazz standard. His trumpet’s melancholic and tender tones breathed new life into the song, transforming it into a heartfelt expression of love and admiration.
Another remarkable love song by Miles Davis is “Stella by Starlight.” This beautiful composition by Victor Young gained popularity when Davis recorded it for his album “Kind of Blue.” The haunting melody, paired with Davis’s emotive playing, takes the listener on a romantic and introspective journey.
Miles Davis Love Songs
1- Miles Davis – Love for Sale
2- Miles Davis: Someday My Prince Will Come
3- It Never Entered My Mind
4- Miles Davis – On Green Dolphin Street
5- Miles Davis In Concert – My Funny Valentine
6- Μiles Davis – he loved him madly
7- Miles Davis – Stella by Starlight
8- Miles Davis – Fran-Dance
9- Time After Time
10- Miles Davis – Stella by Starlight
11- Blue in Green
12- It Never Entered My Mind
13- Summertime
14- Autumn leaves
15- You Don’t Know What Love Is
16- Miles Davis Quartet – I See Your Face Before Me
17- Miles Davis Quintet – There Is No Greater Love
18- Human Nature
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Three thoughts:
1. Awesome list – thanks for sharing!
2. Need to make it into a Spotify playlist!
3. I would only add ‘I Loves You Porgy’ to the list (making it 19 I guess!)