Diahann Carroll – This is What I Call Love

Diahann Carroll’s artistry spanned Broadway, film, television and the recording studio, and this 18‑track collection offers a vivid portrait of her expressive range and unmistakable vocal presence. Known for her starring roles in House of Flowers and No Strings, as well as her iconic television work in Julia and Dynasty, Carroll brought a rare combination of poise, emotional clarity and musical intelligence to every performance.

The programme moves gracefully between romantic ballads, theatre songs and jazz‑tinged standards. Early highlights include Help Yourself, I Went to the Village and Rebel in Town, followed by elegant readings of I Didn’t Know What Time It Was, Don’t Cry, Baby and the title track, This Is What I Call Love. Carroll’s affinity for Broadway material shines in A Sleeping Bee, You’re a Builder‑Upper, Out of This World, Hit the Road to Dreamland and Come Rain or Come Shine, each delivered with her trademark warmth and clarity.

The collection closes with reflective and atmospheric performances of I Wonder What Became of Me, Down With Love, Over the Rainbow and Let’s Take the Long Way Home, offering a final reminder of her ability to balance intimacy with dramatic depth.

Thoughtfully assembled, This Is What I Call Love stands as a rich celebration of Diahann Carroll’s legacy — a singer and performer whose elegance and versatility left an indelible mark on American entertainment.

Track Listing

1. Help Yourself
2. I Went To The Village
3. Rebel In Town
4. I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
5. Don’t Cry, Baby
6. This Is What I Call Love
7. What’s Good About Goodbye
8. My Shining Hour
9. It’s Only A Paper Moon
10. A Sleeping Bee
11. You’re A Builder - Upper
12. Out Of This World
13. Hit The Road To Dreamland
14. Come Rain Or Come Shine
15. I Wonder What Became Of Me
16. Down With Love
17. Over The Rainbow
18. Let’s Take The Long Way Home