I'll Get Along Somehow / Gotta Gimme What'cha Got

Released by Capitol Records in 1950, this single represents the later era of Julia Lee’s career, an artist whose work bridge the gap between blues, jazz, and the nascent rhythm and blues movement. Lee, a Kansas City-based pianist and vocalist, was known for her 'dirty blues' style and double-entendre lyrics, which found a surprisingly large audience during the post-war period. Capitol Records, seeking to capture the crossover potential of her regional popularity, marketed these sides to both juke-joint audiences and mainstream listeners.

The recording features the backing of 'Her Boy Friends,' a rotating ensemble of top-tier jazz musicians often including figures like Benny Carter or Red Norvo. The composition reflects the mid-century studio aesthetic of Capitol, favoring crisp, clean production that highlighted Lee's smoky, conversational vocal delivery. While Julia Lee was a significant figure in the Kansas City jazz tradition, her recordings from this period are often cited by music historians for their role in shifting public taste toward the more assertive, danceable sounds that would characterize the early 1950s.