It Had To Be You The Great American Songbook Music Cd

Rod Stewart - It Had To Be You The Great American Songbook

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It Had to Be You... The Great American Songbook      Artist : Rod Stewart      List Price : $13.98 USD        Your Price : $8.97 USD      ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 2002-10-22      Studio : J-Records      Label : J-Records      Avg. Customer Rating : (368 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for It Had To Be You The Great American Songbook      Rod Stewart      Rating:      As a Rod Stewart aficionado dating back to 1971, I was highly suspicious of this product, even dismissing it at one early stage as "drivel" ! However, I chanced upon a listen one evening at a dinner party and I have to say it is a recording of the highest quality. The music is immaculately played by session musicians of considerable experience and Stewart's vocal delivery is clear and appealing. Unlike many contemporary artists who have delivered a "swing album", Stewart goes back in many cases here, to the 1930s for his songs and produces something special. "Every Time We Say Goodbye", "It Had To Be You", "We'll Be Together Again" and "The Way You Look Tonight" are timeless classics given a really good run-out by Stewart, although whisper it quietly but "You Go To My Head" and "These Foolish Things", although done wel here, were both the beneficiaries of superior covers by Bryan Ferry in the 1970s ! This album is a triumph, something different and very relaxing after a long, hard day. Love it.     Customer Reviews for It Had To Be You The Great American Songbook Cd      Rod stewart      Rating:      I also liked this one to. Play it at work every day. We sing along with rod. Editorial Reviews for It Had To Be You The Great American Songbook Audio Cd      Amazon.com      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. --Jerry McCulley