When someone asks me what my favorite music is, I have to say that the American standards are IT. Yes, I love finding new artists on iTunes. And there is a select group of artists whose CDs I buy the moment they're released. But when pressed to choose a favorite type of music, it's always going to be the standards.
Fly Me to the Moon
Just the Way You Look Tonight
I've Got You Under My Skin
Our Love Is Here to Stay
I was lucky enough to be introduced to songs like these at an early age. Watching classic movies exposed me to the standards and I haven't stopped swooning since. I'm a loyal fan of Sinatra, Ella, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin.
Because of these songs, I'm a sucker for a new voice that arrives on the scene and records the old catalog. When Harry Connick Jr. released the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack I had a front row seat at his concert in Cleveland. I wore out that cassette my freshman year of college. (Yes, I said cassette.)
I just picked up the new Michael Buble CD, Call Me Irresponsible, and though it may not be a home run, it does contain a few gems. Buble covers The Best Is Yet to Come, I've Got the World on a String, and the title cut. The biggest surprise for me is the song, Everything, that Buble co-wrote. It's simple, but sweet. It's unabashedly romantic and I love it. Like I said, I'm a sucker.
2 comments:
I am curious to know what you meant when you said,"'Call Me Irresponsible' may not be a home run." Michael has such a passion for this music and had you purchased the Limited Edition by Target which included a 30 minutes DVD of the making of this album, you might realize just how much heart and soul Michael puts into every song that he sings. Or if you ever watched his DVD "Come Fly With Me" which delves into his story of how he began or "Caught in the Act" DVD which shows what a professional he has become or attend one of his events. He is an Entertainer and he doesn't perform concerts. He believes that anyone can get up and sing, but then the people can buy the CD and listen to the music. He believes an entertainer needs to be there for his fans.He is starting on his 9th tour around the world where he will play to sold-out audiences, just as he is right now in the USA,
night-after-night.Ask Tony Bennett or Paul Anka or David Foster, or even George Michael and they will tell you that they don't get any better than Michael Buble' and they are mighty glad that he came along before some of these songs died.When compared to Sinatra, Michael says there will never be another Sinatra, but there are millions of people that believe that there will never be another Michael Buble'.
I've been a huge fan of Michael Buble...I went and saw him in concert and he was awesome. I believe he has a concert coming up...you should definately try to go. Listening to him always puts me a good mood.
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