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 | Title : Smile
Author : Lovett, Lyle
Release Date : 20030225
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $15.98
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Editorial Reviews :
If it hadn't been so long since Lyle Lovett released an album of original songs--that would be 1996's Road to Ensenada--Smile might seem more significant than it really is. Not that it doesn't contain some wonderful music. But like Step Inside This House, Lovett's 1998 tribute to his favorite Texas singer-songwriters, Smile only whets the appetite for more original material. The concept is simple enough: take 12 songs that Lovett has recorded for various movies since 1992 and put them all on one disc. The crowd-pleaser 'You've Got a Friend in Me,' his Toy Story duet with Randy Newman, is probably the most familiar of the bunch, followed by Burt Bacharach and Tim Rice's wistful 'Walking Tall,' from Stuart Little. Even better, though, are the ones that may have slipped through the cracks, such as the gospel standard 'Pass Me Not,' from 1994's Leap of Faith, and Nat 'King' Cole's 'Straighten Up and Fly Right,' from the 1996 Garry Marshall comedy Dear God. And Lovett's Chet Baker-style take on Irving Berlin's 'Blue Skies,' from 1994's With Honors, proves that the Texas troubadour is a much more versatile singer than he often gets credit for. Smile may not be in the same league as Lovett's best original work, but it's a pleasant enough diversion nonetheless. --David Hill
Buyer Reviews :
Lyle Lovett's best recording is still 'The Road to Ensenada,' his last album of original material. Although it is disappointing that 'Smile' doesn't include new material, the performances on this CD are outstanding. It's also nice to have them all in one place, rather than a song here and there on multiple soundtracks.
The varied styles here show Lyle's versatility and illustrate why he doesn't get radio airplay. This guy doesn't fit into some neat little box. Is he country? Rock/pop? Jazz? Big band? Gospel? Well, yeah, he's all that. Where else will you find songs written by Burt Bacharach, Irving Berlin, Randy Newman, Ray Charles, Charlie Chaplin, Bob Seger and others, all in one place?
Lyle Lovett is the only artist whose CDs I'd buy without even hearing a note first. I know the music will be excellent, and he hasn't let me down yet. If you are a Lyle Lovett fan you need to add this to your collection. If you haven't discovered Lyle yet, start with his greatest hits in 'Anthology' and the classic 'Road to Ensenada' then move on to 'Smile' and his many other recordings. You'll be hooked!
(by Cathy Stucker, IdeaLady.com)
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