Top of the line.
Hours of enjoyment await you. A surprisingly terrific album, pairing emotion-stirring and brilliant Hoagy Carmichael songs with Crystal Gayle's distinctive, crystal clear singing voice. Without a doubt, one of the truly great albums of American classics.
A Perfect Marriage of Singer and Songwriter
. Despite the fact that most of the songs were written years before Crystal Gayle was born, they sound like they were written for her.
Heart&Soul,Crystal Gayle
Crystal's emote and timing is top notch,the romance is
intense. This masterpiece is professionaly done ,produced,arrainged by some
of the best. We need to start a new catagory for music like this,"ADULT ROMANCE
This set is an all time classic and a must for connoisseurs of sophiticated music. Hoagy Carmichael ,of course, was a big band superstar
in the 40's and is famous for the song"stardust". I love "buttermik sky"
here and the song could be perfect for weddings. You won't regret buying
this. I guarrentee it.
Can this woman sing or what?
Gayle stands out with a voice that is hers alone - melodic, vibrant and emotional. In an age where sounding just like the singer next to you seems the safest bet, Ms. You can hear the smile or the tears in every one of the songs on this CD. Heart and Soul, In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening, Lazy River, Nearness of You and Two Sleepy People (her Willie Nelson duet) are my favorites. Listen and you will find you have several favorites, too.
Talented singer pays homage to great American composer
This is classic American music, beautifully performed by Ms. If you are a fan of any of the following, buy this CD!
- The songs of Hoagy Carmichael
- Traditionally jazzy music
- Crystal Gayle
Don't be deterred by the fact that this CD is apparently out of print; order one of the new or used copies from Amazon (I did). Gayle.
- You might think that "Heart and Soul" is just that simplistic little duet that kids play on the piano. In fact, it's a sweet, pretty love song, as you'll find when you listen to the lovely arrangement on this CD.
- How about "Georgia on my Mind"; you've heard the Ray Charles version, but try Crystal's -- it'll make you homesick for Georgia even if you've never been there.
- And "Stardust", Hoagy's most famous song, has been performed in countless different versions. Crystal's is one of the prettiest I've heard.
- Next is "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening". When it starts up, you may conclude that it's just an old-fashioned, corny song; but when Crystal swings into the refrain, you might not be able to keep from tapping your toes.
- "Two Sleepy People" is a Hoagy song I was not familiar with; Crystal teams up with Willie Nelson (another Carmichael fan) to deliver a charming duet.
And it goes on and on, one wonderful song after another.
This CD is a winner all the way. Highly recommended!
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