Watch Reba McEntire’s country version of “Sunday Kind of Love”

As a coach of The voiceReba McEntire has sung countless cover songs and put her own spin on beloved classics – but this wasn’t the first time she sang someone else’s song. Her 1988 reinterpretation of the jazz song “Sunday Kind of Love” is also a tour de force of soulful country charm.

Her rendition of the song breathed new life into the jazz standard, and whether you’re a country fan or a jazz lover, McEntire’s version of the classic song will give you goosebumps. The voice Coach’s emotional instinct and silky vocals on the track are a testament to her enduring artistry and cross-genre appeal.

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Perfect for relaxing on the weekend, listen to McEntire’s rendition of “Sunday Kind of Love.”

Watch Reba McEntire sing “Sunday Kind of Love”

The voice Coach’s rendition of “Sunday Kind of Love” is a testament to her chameleon-like vocals, which bring a refreshing combination of country warmth and soulful expression to the timeless song. The mix of jazz orchestration and incorporation of traditional country instruments also gives the song McEntire’s own unique touch.

Her rendition of “Sunday Kind of Love” received critical acclaim and reached number 5 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles and spent a total of 16 weeks on the charts. The song was included on her 1988 album, Reba, which also included a reinterpretation of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”.

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McEntire released a music video to accompany her cover of the jazz standard she composed in the 1940s. The video features an American family waiting for their father to return from World War II. While the children listen to the radio for distraction, McEntire sings the song in a 1940s Empire Ballroom, where her velvety voice shines.

A short history of “Sunday love”

“Sunday Kind of Love” was originally composed in 1946 by Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Stan Rhodes and Louis Prima. In 1947, Claude Thornhill and his Orchestra were the first to release the song and it soon became a jazz standard.

Afterwards, several jazz artists covered “Sunday Kind of Love”, including Jo Stafford, Ella Fitzgerald, The Four Seasons and The Harptones.

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The Del-Vikings’ 1957 uptempo cover helped popularize the song, but “Sunday Kind of Love” became instantly popular after Etta James covered it on Last but not least!, their debut album from 1960.

McEntire threw her cowboy hat into the ring with her 1988 reinterpretation, and it was a hit. McEntire’s passionate rendition of “Sunday Kind of Love” is a tribute to country blues that will no doubt please listeners for years to come.