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 | Title : It Had to Be You... The Great American Songbook
Author : Stewart, Rod
Release Date : 20021022
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
Amazon.com Price : $10.17
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Editorial Reviews :
Rod Stewart's mellowing years have neatly coincided with a commitment to smart ballad choices and a generally warmer musical persona. Rod the Mod liberated at last? Like many a pop singer, Stewart returns here to what's become generally known as the Great American Songbook, that evergreen body of mid-20th century songcraft that continues to inspire singers across oceans and generations. It's said that Stewart has been vocalizing many of these songs in private for years, and given the warm, human scale of most of the performances here, it's not hard to believe. Producer Phil Ramone's spare, unobtrusive arrangements inspire the singer to some of his most subtle and rewarding performances in years. Stewart's slightly weary vocal tack handsomely suggests the smoke, booze, and aching heart that lie at the best of these songs. Such back-to-the-future efforts can often sound like a last career gasp; here, they seem a refreshing breath of fresh air.
Buyer Reviews :
This is possibly the worst cd in my collection. Rod Stewart does a terrible job of trying to sing these great standards. His register, tone, and phrasing are awful. He simply doesn't have the voice to sing these songs. Frank must be spinning in his grave, or should I say Rosemary is, because Rod's voice sounds female, though worse than any of the greats like Clooney or Page on their worst day ever. Listen before buying.
(by Richard Spafford)
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