Julie Andrews Sings

Julie Andrews Sings is the second solo studio album by English actress and singer Julie Andrews, released in 1958 by RCA Victor. Following her debut album, The Lass with the Delicate Air (1957), which focused on English folk songs, this release marked a shift toward a repertoire of musical theater classics. The album was recorded during a period when Andrews was gaining prominence for her role as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady on Broadway, reflecting her rising status in the entertainment industry.

The album features compositions by some of the most celebrated songwriters of the 20th century, including Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Noël Coward, among others. With arrangements and conducting by Irwin Kostal, Andrews' performances emphasize her clear soprano voice and precise delivery. The tracklist includes a mix of sentimental ballads and theatrical numbers, highlighting her versatility as an interpreter of diverse musical styles. It represents a deliberate turn toward the Broadway and American Songbook traditions. In addition to the LP, the album was also released the same year on tape and as an EP that contained some songs from the full album.

In 1966, when the artist was at the peak of her career with her film productions Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, RCA of Australia declared "May Is Julie Andrews Month" and launched a promotional campaign featuring four albums by the beloved star: The Lass with the Delicate Air, Rose Marie, The Boy Friend, and Julie Andrews Sings.