Isn't It Romantic [Import]

Disc: 1
1. I Only Have Eyes for You - Billie Holiday
2. Knock Me a Kiss - Louis Jordan
3. Cheek to Cheek - Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
4. My One and Only Love - Oscar Peterson
5. Embraceable You - Bing Crosby
6. Love Is Here to Stay - Stan Getz
See all 10 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. 'S Wonderful - Count Basie, Joe Williams
2. Always - Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan
3. Someone to Watch over Me - Blossom Dearie
4. When I Fall in Love - Ben Webster
5. Isn't It Romantic - Ella Fitzgerald
6. My Funny Valentine - Gerry Mulligan
See all 10 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
2. Let's Fall in Love - Dinah Washington
3. Very Thought of You - Johnny Hartman
4. Stardust - Clifford Brown
5. My Romance
6. Day Dream - Johnny Hodges
See all 10 tracks on this disc

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Average customer rating: Capitol Records, Romantic songs by RODGERS and HART!! Good Surprise SOME GEMS I must disagree Capitol's stars cover the songs of Rodgers & Hart

Isn't It Romantic: Capitol Sings Rodgers & Hart Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocalists | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1940-1949 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Puttin' on the Ritz: Capitol Sings Irving Berlin Fascinatin' Rhythm: Capitol Sings George Gershwin Capitol Sings Cole Porter: Anything Goes And the Winner Is...Capitol Sings the Best Movie Songs Sweet and Lovely: Capitol's Great Ladies of Song, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000006MVH Release Date: 1992-09-22

Tracks:

1. Manhattan - Susan Barrett
2. You Took Advantage of Me - June Christy
3. I Could Write a Book - Vic Damone
4. Where or When - The Dinning Sisters
5. Little Girl Blue - Nancy Wilson
6. Blue Moon - Mel Torm
7. Lover - Margaret Whiting
8. Have You Met Miss Jones? - Sarah Vaughan
9. My Funny Valentine - Gordon MacRae
10. My Romance - The Andrews Sisters
11. My Heart Stood Still - Peggy Lee
12. This Can't Be Love - Nat King Cole
13. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - June Christy
14. Thou Swell - Margaret Whiting
15. It's Easy to Remember - Dean Martin
16. It Never Entered My Mind - Nancy Wilson
17. Isn't It Romantic? - Dolores Gray
18. Most Beautiful Girl in the World - Vic Damone
19. Glad to Be Unhappy - Sarah Vaughan
20. Lady Is a Tramp - Peggy Lee
21. Spring Is Here - The Four Freshmen
22. Falling in Love With Love - Dinah Shore
23. With a Song in My Heart - Jane Froman
24. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue - Les Brown & His Band of Renown

Customer Reviews:

Capitol Records, Romantic songs by RODGERS and HART!! .......2007-06-26

I bought this CD along with some of the other CD Volumes put out by Capitol Records (such as: "CAPITOL's GREAT WOMEN of Song","Capitol Sings the Best Movie Songs", "Capitol Sings Irving Berlin", and "Capitol's Gentlemen of Song", etc....)



I have not been disappointed in any of the CAPITOL RECORDS compilations offered by Amazon.com.



All the songs are re-recorded nicely, and they sound very good---especially considering the age of some of the recordings.

Good Surprise.......2007-01-13

I expected a CD with old interpretations and/or historic ones. To my surprise, these old recordings are quite modern and good to the ears. I recommend this disk for the good memories it brings.

SOME GEMS.......2004-09-12

Like most collections of this type,this disc is not satisfying as a whole,but contains some gems if you are a RODGERS and HART fan.GORDON MACRAE's version of MY FUNNY VALENTINE is marvelous,and so is MARGARET WHITING's THOU SWELL,PEGGY LEE's THE LADY IS A TRAMP and DEAN MARTIN's IT'S EASY TO REMEMBER to name a few.Half of the cd is quite good.On the bad side are the vocal groups's version of songs that simply does not belong in the collection.It's a pity that they did not include FRANK SINATRA who was a CAPITOL singer from 1953 to 1962.So if you are a die hard fan of DICK and LARRY,it is worth buying especially at this low price.

I must disagree.......2001-10-31

I don't know where Lawrance M. Bernabo is coming from, but to say "there just are not as many great songs by this duo" as by other composers is absurd. Rodgers & Hart songs are consistenly musically superior to Rodgers & Hammerstein songs due simply to the fact the Hammerstein insisted on writing the lyrics first, thereby locking Rodgers into conventional tempi and limiting his creative options. I would put Rodgers & Hart on an equal plane with the Gershwins and Porter, and certainly with Berlin. Rodgers melodies shine on this album, and I highly recommend it.

Capitol's stars cover the songs of Rodgers & Hart.......2001-02-10

"Isn't It Romantic," the Capitol Sings collection of songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, is one of the lesser collections in the series by default simply because there just are not as many great songs by this duo in comparison to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, or Cole Porter. In comparison to those other albums this one is one of the slowest in terms of the average tempo of the songs, which is to be expected when you have Mel Torme doing "Blue Moon," Dolores Gray singing "Isn't It Romantic," and Gordon MacRae covering "My Funny Valentine." But even Vic Damone's "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" sounds just too darn slow to my ear. These recordings span from the Dinning Sisters's 1943 version of "Where or When" to the 1967 cover of "It Never Entered My Mind" by Nancy Wilson. The standout tracks are Peggy Lee's jazzy "The Lady Is A Tramp," Jane Froman's "With A Song In My Heart," and Les Brown & His Band of Renown's version of Rodger's instrumental "Slaughter On Tenth Avenue," long a personal favorite of mine. As always there is a healthy mix of name artists such as Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughn and the Andrews Sisters with forgotten names such as Susan Barett, June Christy and the Dinning Sisters. The entire Capitol Sings series is a treat for those who have favorite musical composers and are not adverse to hearing slightly different versions of their greatest hits.

Average customer rating: Mixed feelings Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay... He's done it again Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL! A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael

The Michael Feinstein Anthology Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Romance on Film/Romance on Broadway Nice Work If You Can Get It: Songs by the Gershwins Hopeless Romantics Isn't It Romantic Michael & George (Feinstein Sings Gershwin) ASIN: B000065DVH Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
2. Isn't It Romantic
3. Swinging On A Star
4. Ask Me Again
5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
6. 'S Wonderful
7. Wonder Why
8. Too Marvelous For Words
9. Where Do You Start
10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
11. Easy To Love
12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
13. Who Are You Now?
14. You're An Education
15. You Are There
16. Sophisticated Swing
17. Love Can Change The Stars
18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
20. Marianne
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
22. I Love A Piano

Tracks:

1. That's Entertainment
2. My Favorite Year
3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
4. I Never Felt Better
5. Someone To Watch Over Me
6. Kiss Her Now
7. The Ugly Bug Ball
8. For You, For Me, Forever More
9. The Mole People
10. And So To Bed
11. You're All The World To Me
12. Old Friend
13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
14. Pattisserie
15. Open Your Eyes
16. For Love Alone
17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
19. My Romance
20. Love Is Here To Stay
21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Average customer rating: Beautiful Album Very nice,indeed ! I Love This Guy ! ! Great Focus and Peerless Performance isnt it romantic

Isn't It Romantic: The Standards Album Johnny Mathis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Essential Johnny Mathis Heavenly Open Fire, Two Guitars Better Together: The Duet Album Faithfully/Johnny's Mood ASIN: B0006SSNC8 Release Date: 2005-02-01

Tracks:

1. Isn't It Romantic
2. Love Is Here To Stay
3. Day By Day
4. Dindi
5. There's A Kind Hush
6. This Can't Be Love
7. Cottage For Sale
8. Almost Like Being In Love
9. The Rainbow Connection
10. Over The Rainbow

Amazon.com

Although his commercial triumphs rivaled Frank Sinatra's during his late 1950s breakthrough, Johnny Mathis the pop singer could seem both overshadowed and confined by that early success in the years since. But this rich, often warmly surprising entry into the contemporary Pop Standard Reinterpretation Sweepstakes finds a singer more artistically focused than he's been in years, employing a voice that remains one for the ages. His definition of "standard" here is variously classic (the majestic title track and "Love is Here to Stay"), loose (a take on Jobim's lilting "Dindi" that's the perfect showcase for every delicate nook of the singer's vibrato-rich tenor) and left-field (Herman's Hermits' brit-invasion hit "A Kind of Hush" perfectly recast as prime Mathis ballad), but his performances flow with a deceptively effortless grace that's a tribute to his nearly half-century as a recording artist. Producer/arranger Jorge Callandrelli frames Mathis in spare orchestral backdrops that allow him ample space to soar, then nudge him gently into swing mode on "This Can't Be Love" and "Day By Day." The album closes with an evocative, de facto medley pairing a magically innocent, if unlikely cover of The Muppets' "Rainbow Connection" with Mathis' duet with Ray Charles on "Over the Raindbow," culled from the r&b legend's final album. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Album.......2006-02-27

He must be doing something right! It's amazing how well he has preserved the strength and quality of his voice throughout the years. Great album! Buy it! "The Rainbow Connection" and "Cottage For Sale" will bring you to tears.

By the way, Columbia must've changed the CD cover after the initial release of this album, because my copy's cover is different. Anyway, the new picture is better anyway.

Very nice,indeed !.......2005-12-21

I like J.M. a lot and currently I enjoy this beautiful album.
I have to admit that this one is not his best.It's a little monotonous.
I was expecting something a little more soulful and diverse from him...
I loved her old album 'BETTER TOGETHER',his duets album....Fantastic !The title track was sung by Johnny and Regina Belle...great track ! Wow ! So beautiful !
In this connection,I'd highly suggest to play "Isn't It Romantic : The Standards Album" along with a truly gorgeous jazz standards CD by the super-diva Regina Belle , "LAZY AFTERNOON" ,sublime,classy,a pure joy for your ears and heart.
It will be a wonderful ,perfect Christmas combo.
I do hope that Regina and Johnny will sing together again,SOON !!

I Love This Guy ! !.......2005-11-22

I cannot believe I am the first to review this CD!! I have listened to Johnny Mathis since I discovered him when I was 11 years old. I have never been to a concert of his, but I will be looking foward to the future. This man has a voice that doesnt quit, he improves with age. No he can't hit those high notes anymore but even so he now can get down to the lower notes. I cannot believe he is 70 years old. His voice is as young as he looks. If you are a JM fan then you will love this CD. I can't say enough...buy this!! No disapointment here.

Great Focus and Peerless Performance.......2005-08-29

You really have to ask yourself when listening to this outstanding cd;has anyone ever sustained continual excellence in performace more than Johnny Mathis? Some facts, he has been recording since he was 21 and recorded this gem at 69. Simply incredible. What he has done as an recording artist is to progressively learn to interpret his songs. There have been some great reviews here on Amazon about the selections, and I cannot add much more as to the individual selections. I can hardly wait for his 50th anniversary original cd that I hope comes out next year. It will have been worth the wait.

isnt it romantic.......2005-08-18

if you are looking for a romantic evening with an old standby like Mathis, this is the ticket. Sensetive singing of lush notes ensnare you into the mood of this C D. Worth it !!!!oh Yeah !!!!!!

Average customer rating: "A Labor of Love Album" TOTAL ROMANCE Romantic songs from the soap opera Santa Barbara My Favorite Year... Education's a gem

Isn't It Romantic Michael Feinstein Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pure Gershwin Romance on Film/Romance on Broadway Hopeless Romantics Nice Work If You Can Get It: Songs by the Gershwins Remember: Michael Feinstein Sings Irving Berlin ASIN: B000002H61 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Isn't It Romantic
2. Where Do You Start
3. A Fine Romance
4. I Can Dream Can't I-I'll Be Seeing You
5. You're An Education
6. My Favorite Year
7. No Other Love
8. I Wanna Be Loved
9. How About You
10. I'll Get By
11. I Won't Send Roses-Time Heals Everything
12. Wasn't It Romantic

Customer Reviews:

"A Labor of Love Album".......2006-02-20

"Creating this album of romantic songs has truly been a labor of love. I have never before experienced such unconditional dedication and commitment from so many different people, all working toward a single goal. Collaborating with Johnny Mandel is a dream come true. He is a genius, a tireless worker, a gentle soul and a lovable man. It has been a privilege to work with him. If you have the feeling that I had a ball doing this album, you're absolutely right!" ~ Michael Feinstein ~

This collaboration between Michael Feinstein and Johnny Mandel is one of the best-ever Feinstein recordings of all-time. Mr. Mandel, who is a brilliant composer/conductor/arranger and has done several film and television musical scores and known as one of the best Sinatra arrangers, did a superb job on the stunning arrangements. The Oscar-winning composer also produced this album and chose the best studio musicians in this project most notably one of my favorite pianists, Alan Broadbent.

Presented in this "labor of love" album is a dozen of songs interpreted in sheer beauty and perfection. Mr. Feinstein has always been very resourceful in compiling songs that he would record and his musical knowledge is simply amazing. All his liner notes have been so informative and give accurate details about the origins of each song. He collected some of the best works from Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Larry Hart, Sammy Fain, Harry Warren, Jerome Kern, Burton Lane, and the Bergmans, among others, to offer another remarkable album not only for his fans but also for everyone who enjoys fine music.

My top favorite from this collection is a sentimental gem of a song by Rodgers and Hammerstein, "No Other Love," a song I've been hearing from my parents' collection (versions from Perry Como and Ella Fitzgerald) when I was growing up and so glad to hear a new charming version with fabulous arrangement. I totally embrace and welcome new interpretations of nostalgic songs that now give new significance to life in general. Some of the choice cuts are "Isn't It Romantic," a medley of "I Can Dream, Can't I"/ "I'll Be Seeing You," "A Fine Romance" and "Wasn't It Romantic," a uniquely beautiful version, which showed-off his creative style of singing and his ear-catching vocal artistry.

Mr. Feinstein is so privileged to be the first artist to record a meaningful song by Johnny Mandel/Alan and Marilyn Bergman "Where Do You Start?" It's a song that has the most poignant lyrics from this collection.

"Where do you start?
How do you separate the present from the past?
How do you deal with all the things
you thought would last, that didn't last?
With bits of memories scattered here and there
I look around and don't know where to start . . .

Which books are yours?
Which tapes and dreams belong to you and which are mine?
Our lives are tangled like the branches of a vine that intertwine
So many habits that we'll have to break
And yesterdays we'll have to take apart . . .

One day there'll be a song or something in the air again
To catch me by surprise and you'll be there again
A moment in what might have been
Where do you start?
Do you allow yourself a little time to cry?
Or do you close your eyes and kiss it all goodbye?
I guess you'll try. . .

And though I don't know where and don't know when
I'll find myself in love again
I promise there will always be
A little place no one will see
A tiny part deep in my heart
That stays in love with you."

You'll enjoy this CD. It's truly a labor of love.

TOTAL ROMANCE.......2005-05-19

If you want to fully enjoy the grand nature of this CD, pour yourself a glass of VERY GOOD WINE, be sure it is poured into WATERFORD, lower the lights, light the fireplace, then sit down and enjoy!...You will be lost in the magic of this performance.

Romantic songs from the soap opera Santa Barbara.......2004-05-04

If you liked the soap opera Santa Barbara then you would like this CD since it has alot of the romantic songs that were in the show for many of the characters.

My Favorite Year..........2003-10-09

This Is The Cd That Made Me A Michael Feinstein Fan!! I Had Bought His Two Previous Cds And Liked Them Very Much, But The First Time I Heard "My Favorite Year" I Was Hooked!! I Was In Tears By The End Of The Song & A Life Long Fan!!! Johnny Mandel's Arrangements Are Stunning And So Romantic!! One Of Michael's Very Best!!!!

Education's a gem.......2003-08-24

While this is not my favorite album in my collection, I keep coming back to "You're an Education", a song that Feinstein dug out of the vaults. He has a knack for finding great tunes that were either lost by time or simply forgotten.

Average customer rating:

With a Song in My Heart: The Songs of Rodgers & Hart Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocalists | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tea for Two: The Songs of Vincent Youmans Rodgers & Hart, Vol. 1 The Melody Lingers On: 25 Songs Of Irving Berlin Yes Sir, That's My Baby: The Songs of Walter Donaldson Anything Goes: The Songs of Cole Porter ASIN: B000059N0T Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Manhattan - Ben Selvin & His Orchestra
2. Mountain Greenery - Frank Crumit
3. The Girl Friend - George Olsen & His Music
4. The Blue Room - The Revelers
5. My Heart Stood Still - Jessie Matthews/Hutch
6. Thou Swell - Ben Selvin & His Orchestra
7. You Took Advantage Of Me - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
8. With A Song In My Heart - Hutch
9. Ten Cents A Dance - Ruth Etting
10. Isn't It Romantic - Jeanette MacDonald
11. Lover - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
12. You Are Too Beautiful - Frank Sinatra
13. Blue Moon - Glen Gray & His Casa Loma Orchestra
14. It's Easy To Remember - Bing Crosby
15. My Romance - Dinah Shore & Frank Sinatra
16. There's A Small Hotel - Hal Kemp & His Orchestra
17. Where Or When - Lena Horne
18. My Funny Valentine - Mary Martin
19. Johnny One Note - Wynn Murray
20. The Lady Is A Tramp - Sophie Tucker
21. Falling In Love With Love - Allan Jones
22. This Can't Be Love - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra/Martha Tilton
23. I Didn't Know What Time It Was - Margaret Whiting
24. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Doris Day

Average customer rating:

Isn't It Romantic Charlie Byrd Trio Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Guitar Artistry of Charlie Byrd Brazilian Byrd The Bossa Nova Years Great Guitars ASIN: B0000006F1 Release Date: 1992-07-06

Tracks:

1. Isn't It Romantic?
2. I Could Write A Book
3. Cheek To Cheek
4. The Very Thought Of You
5. Thou Swell
6. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
7. He Loves And She Loves
8. Last Night When We Were Young
9. One Morning In May
10. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
11. There's A Small Hotel
12. Someone To Watch Over Me
13. I Thought About You

Average customer rating: extremely poor re-mastering An excellent CD! Nelson Eddy on CD - always a pleasure

Change Partners Manufacturer: Encore ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romberg, Sigmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Just for Tonight Ah Sweet Mystery of Life: Anthology (1931-1938) Through the Years Sweethearts:The Timeless Love Affair -- On-Screen and Off -- Between Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, updated edition Nelson Eddy: Operatic Arias and Concert Songs ASIN: B000001ZRF Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. Carousel in the Park - Jeanette MacDonald
2. It Doesn't Cost You Anything to Dream - Jeanette MacDonald
3. Close as Pages in a Book - Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Merrill
4. Fireman's Bride - Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Merrill
5. Big Back Yard - Robert Merrill
6. When You Walk in the Room - Robert Merrill
7. Isnt' It Romantic? - Jeanette MacDonald, Paramount Studio Orchestra
8. Love Me Tonight - Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald
9. Golden Days - Nelson Eddy
10. Drinking Song
11. Deep in My Heart, Dear - Nelson Eddy, Rise Stevens
12. Serenade - Rise Stevens
13. Just We Two - Rise Stevens
14. Come Boys - Nelson Eddy
15. One More Mile to Go
16. Raindrops on a Drum - Nelson Eddy
17. Love Is the Time - Nelson Eddy
18. Nearer and Dearer - Nelson Eddy
19. Tell Me With Your Eyes - Nelson Eddy
20. Russian Easter Hymn - Nelson Eddy
21. Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met: Three Blind Mice/Short'nin Bread - Nelson Eddy
22. Why Do I Love You? [From Show Boat] - Nelson Eddy, Jane Powell
23. Beyond the Blue Horizon [From Monte Carlo][*] - Jeanette MacDonald

Customer Reviews:

extremely poor re-mastering.......2004-12-21

I listen to many (re-mastered) historical recordings. Jeanette MacDonald is certainly one of my most favorite sopranos. For some reason, I haven't been able to find a decent, or even acceptable, re-mastering of her recordings.

While this one certainly contains many valuable tracks, the re-mastering is horrid. The songs sound stripped yet still maintain a great deal of distracting noise. I conjecture that the re-mastering was done simply by increasing the bass and decreasing the treble.

An excellent CD!.......2004-03-29

This is an excellent collection of the Screen Sweethearts of the 30's, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, *not* singing together, in the 40's (except for a few of Jeanette's songs).

For Jeanette, it has numbers from Up In Central Park: Carousel in the Park, It Doesn't Cost You Anything to Dream, Close as Pages in a Book, Fireman's Bride, The Big Back Yard, When You Walk in the Room. She and Robert Merrill sing these together and on their own, and very charmingly, too. There are also Love Me Tonight, Isn't It Romantic, and Beyond the Blue Horizon.

For Nelson, he sings music from The Student Prince with Rise Stevens: Golden Days, Drinking Song, Deep in my Heart Dear, Serenade (which is BEAUTIFUL!), Just We Two, and Come Boys. He also sings all the songs from Northwest Outpost - thankfully, without Ilona Massey! Also, the Willie the Whale segment from Make Mine Music is on this CD - just as it is in the movie, with the narration and everything - it's great! (The Tristan und Isolde part is not included, however - not sure what the reasoning is behind that.) He also sings a duet with Jane Powell - Why Do I Love You? from Show Boat.

I say this is a must for fans of Nelson and/or Jeanette, not to mention Rise Stevens!

I particularly enjoy "When You Walk in the Room". It's a charming little tune, with ridiculous but adorable lyrics! "Fireman's Bride" is very funny also - Jeanette barely sounds like herself!

I hope this will help others to choose this CD - it's a pity there's not a list of the titles here!

Nelson Eddy on CD - always a pleasure.......1998-08-30

It's always a pleasure to find Nelson Eddy's wonderful voice on CD and this one has some of the harder-to-find pieces in it, including collaborations with Jane Powell and the wonderful mezzo Rise Stevens. The recording of "The Whale Who Sang at the Met" is a must for any collector as are the excellent recordings (better than on the movie) for "Northwest Outpost". The baritone singing opposite Jeanette MacDonald also has an excellent voice (though his name temporarily escapes me)

Average customer rating: Isn't It Romantic? Chris Bennett is fantastic! Gorgeous, lush vocals! What a great C.D.!! Very romantic! Contemporary jazz at it's finest!

Less is More Chris Bennett Manufacturer: Chartmaker ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: "Until The End Of Time" Bennett on Broadway ASIN: B000009CKJ Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Drifting
2. Where Do You Start?
3. Isn't It Romantic?
4. My Foolish Heart
5. Make Me New For You
6. People Will Say We're In Love
7. Dindi
8. Theme From Midnight Express
9. Feels Like A Heartbreak
10. You Never Saw Me Dance
11. Less Is More
12. Some Other Time

Customer Reviews:

Isn't It Romantic?.......2000-02-19

I purchased this album after hearing the title cut just once on the local jazz station here in Denver, it was that good. Ms. Bennett's voice is like cool silk, i.e., it feels good, but gets you all heated up. When she says "I'll be your wife" on the title track, you want her to be saying it to you. Her best songs on this album are the ones she wrote herself, particularly "Drifting" (the first few chords of the song are electric) and the title track, but "Feels Like a Heartbreak" and "You Never Saw Me Dance" are great cuts as well. The lyrics of these songs seem simple but are never trivial, and are always original. E.g., "Walk through life, suffer fools, handed junk, but fought for the jewels..." Buy the CD already, what are you waiting for?

Chris Bennett is fantastic!.......1999-09-10

"Less is More" is a promise fulfilled. I especially liked Chris's sensitive treatment of "Dindi" . . . she has a remarkable voice and ear for both her originals and covers! I highly recommend this CD!

Gorgeous, lush vocals! What a great C.D.!!.......1999-04-26

Chris Bennett has finally recorded the C.D. her fans from the Munich Machine days have been waiting for. Beautiful originals and standards utilizing the musical talents of Wayne Johnson, Eric Doney, and Bobbye Hall. The best C.D. I've heard all year! Romantic!

Very romantic! Contemporary jazz at it's finest!.......1999-02-14

Jazz Times gave this C.D. a rave review, and Bird compared Chris Bennett to Morgana King. Sultry vocals, beautiful, sparse arrangements. Dindi with Wayne Johnson and Bobbye Hall is a classic. Beautiful C.D.!!

Average customer rating:

Rodgers & Hart, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Cole Porter, Vol. 1 The Ultimate Cole Porter, Vol. 3 Ultimate Cole Porter, Vol. 2 With a Song in My Heart: The Songs of Rodgers & Hart Ultimate Irving Berlin, Vol. 1 ASIN: B0000542HE Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Dearest Enemy: Here In My Arms - Sidney Burchall
2. Dearest Enemy: Bye Bye - Sidney Burchall
3. The Girl Friend: The Girl Friend - George Olsen & His Music
4. Lido Lady: Here In My Arms - Phyllis Dare/Jack Hulbert
5. Lido Lady: A Tiny Flat Near Soho Square - Cicely Courtneidge/Harold French
6. Lido Lady: Atlantic Blues - Phyllis Dare
7. Lido Lady: Try Again Tomorrow - Cicely Courtneidge/Jack Hulbert
8. Peggy Ann: A Tree In The Park - Dorothy Dickson
9. Peggy Ann: Where's That Rainbow - Dorothy Dickson
10. Lady Luck: Sing - Laddie Cliff
11. Lady Luck: If I Were You - Phyllis Monkman/Leslie Henson
12. One Dam' Thing After Another: My Heart Stood Still - Jessie Matthews
13. She's My Baby: A Baby's Best Friend - Beatrice Lillie
14. Heads Up!: My Man Is On The Make - Helen Kane
15. Simple Simon: Ten Cents A Dance - Ruth Etting
16. Cochran's 1930 Revue: With A Song In My Heart - Leslie Hutchinson
17. Cochran's 1930 Revue: The Little Things You Do - Leslie Hutchinson
18. Ever Green: Dancing On The Ceiling - Jessie Matthews
19. Love Me Tonight: The Poor Apache - Maurice Chevalier
20. Love Me Tonight: Love Me Tonight - Jeanette MacDonald
21. Love Me Tonight: Mimi - Maurice Chevalier
22. Love Me Tonight: Isn't It Romantic? - Jeanette MacDonald
23. Hallelujah, I'm A Bum!: Hallelujah, I'm A Bum! - Al Jolson
24. Hallelujah, I'm A Bum!: You Are Too Beautiful - Al Jolson
25. Let's Have Fun: Please Make Me Be Good - Helen Morgan

Average customer rating: An absolutely fantastic compilation

Isn't It Romantic: Capitol Sings Rodgers And Hart Torme , Andrews Sisters , Martin , Wilson , Macrae , Vaughan , and Cole Manufacturer: Indent Series ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005JPF Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

1. Manhattan - Susan Barrett
2. You Took Advantage Of Me - June Christy
3. I Could Write A Book - Vic Damone
4. Where Or When - The Dinning Sisters
5. Little Girl Blue - Nancy Wilson
6. Blue Moon - Mel Torme
7. Lover - Margaret Whiting
8. Have You Met Miss Jones? - Sarah Vaughan
9. My Funny Valentine - Gordon MacRae
10. My Romance - The Andrew Sisters
11. My Heart Stood Still - Peggy Lee
12. This Can't Be Love - Nat King Cole
13. Bewitched - June Christy
14. Thou Swell - Margaret Whiting
15. It's Easy To Remember - Dean Martin
16. It Never Entered My Mind - Nancy Wilson
17. Isn't It Romantic? - Dolores Gray
18. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World - Vic Damone
19. Glad To Be Unhappy - Sarah Vaughan
20. The Lady Is A Tramp - Peggy Lee
21. Spring Is Here - The Four Freshmen
22. Falling In Love With Love - Dinah Shore
23. With A Song In My Heart - Jane Froman
24. Slaughter On Tenth Avenue - Les Brown & His Band Of Renown

Customer Reviews:

An absolutely fantastic compilation.......1998-09-19

I all ready have the Ella Fitzgerald version of Songbooks, and it's terrific, though there are songs on that compilation that I don't dig too well. This compilation more than makes up for it. Check out "My Funny Valentine" by Gordon MacRae ("Oklahoma!"). Absolutely FANTASTIC rendition. Lots of energy and charisma. This song is worth the price of the CD alone. The rest of the CD is fantastic, from the beatnick styled 'The Lady is a Tramp' to the beautiful harmony of the Four Freshmen in 'Spring is Here'. If you're a fan of Rodgers and Hart, you'll really love this set.

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2. Just Let Me Play
3. Kenny G - Greatest Hits [Import]
4. Lennie Niehaus, Vol. 3: The Octet, Pt. 2
5. Live at the Unity Temple [Live]
6. Live in Taormina [Live]
7. Los Hombres Calientes, Vol. 1
8. Love and Sorrow
9. Masters of Jazz, Vols. 6-10 [Box set]
10. Memorophilia

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