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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0720616255020 Format: Enhanced Label: Hollywood Records Manufacturer: Hollywood Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Hollywood Records Release Date: November 08, 2005 Studio: Hollywood Records Sales Rank: 1733 MPN: 162550
Amazon.com: As its title indicate, this CD sees popular vocalist Steve Tyrell pay tribute to the Sinatra songbook, and pretty much every track is a famous nugget closely identified with the Chairman of the Board. That Tyrell is no Sinatra is a given, but the combination of his slightly hammy delivery and old-school arrangements makes this perfect bourbon and leather-armchair music--familiar and comfortable. Three of the songs ("Fly Me to the Moon," "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else" and "Something Stupid") reproduce the original orchestrations--and really, how can you go wrong with those?--while the others boast cushy new ones by Bob Mann, Alan Broadbent or Count Basie arranger Sammy Nestico. In his press notes, Tyrell remarks that "Nice and Easy" features "the most modern of all the arrangements on the album," but fear not: It sounds exactly like the others, and modernity here only means extra-velvety strings and super-relaxed horns. Echoing the pairing of Frank and Nancy Sinatra on the original, Tyrell sings "Something Stupid" with his daughter Lauryn, though she seems to be pushed behind in the mix and is barely audible. But hey, Frank didn't like sharing the spotlight either! --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Solid performance by Tyrell
If you're a Steve Tyrell fan (I am - I have all his stuff now), you'll appreciate this one. No big surprises, just smooth, solid performances.
The only reason he doesn't get five stars is ... Read More
Rating: - not quite Sinatra--but this is still all right by me !!!
Songs Of Sinatra is yet another wonderful album by Steve Tyrell; and he proves his mettle well on every track here. Steve's ability to take a song and deliver it so sensitively really impresses me and ... Read More
Rating: - Awesome. Extra Awesome.
I had always known about Steve Tyrell, but never lisened to him. Me and my Dad almost always agree about music, and he said he didn't like Steve Tyrell. So I never gave him a chance. One morning my radio ... Read More
Rating: - Another Winner
I have most of Steve Tyrell's CD's. Glad to have another to add to my collection.
Rating: - if you appreciate "good" music
and lovely arrangements you will love this album. This is a tribute to Sinatra and is to be viewed in that manner. Tyrell's easy manner makes this CD a winner.
- Solid performance by Tyrell
- not quite Sinatra--but this is still all right by me !!!