The Lass with the Delicate Air

The Lass with the Delicate Air is the first solo studio album by English actress and singer Julie Andrews, released by RCA Victor in mono in 1957, with a stereo edition following in 1958. The record features English ballads and British folk songs, including the title track and other traditional pieces that were part of the artist’s early repertoire. The arrangements and production were handled by Irwin Kostal, who later collaborated with Andrews on her most celebrated film musicals.

The album was released at a time when Andrews was establishing her career on stage and television, having received an Emmy nomination that same year. Despite the label’s preference for more popular material, she chose a traditional repertoire, believing it was important to record those works at that stage of her career.

Music critics highlighted the "charm" of her voice and the "nostalgic" selection of songs. However, the album did not achieve significant commercial success, remaining as an artistic milestone in Andrews’s early career.