The Wonderful World of Julie London is a pop album without the jazz underpinnings of "Cry Me a River" and most of her best work. The LP was produced by
Snuff Garrett and arranged by
Ernie Freeman, but the music isn't pop/rock -- it's a neat foreshadowing of the easy listening sound of the mid- to late '60s, and a perfect example of the kind of music that necessitated the adult contemporary label. Breezy and modern without borrowing from rock,
The Wonderful World of Julie London delivers snappy performances of
Cole Porter songs alongside contemporary numbers by
Doc Pomus and
Mort Shuman in
London's distinctive sultry voice. This was
London's final charting album and is still an agreeable listen, but isn't as timeless and appealing as her traditional pop recordings. ~ Greg Adams