Michael Feinstein - Livingston & Evans Songbook: Michael Feinstein
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Free Music Review: Great songs, great songwriters, great singer
Hit: 5 Stars
The first time I visited my daughter in her house near Pittsburgh, her husband told me that the house next door was once the home of Jay Livingston. "Who's that?" I asked. I think the answer was, "He wrote 'Silver Bells.'" I knew that song (is there anyone who doesn't?) and then discovered this recording and a whole lot of great music that Mr. Livingston and Ray Evans created over several decades.
I like Michael's rendition of many of them, breathing new life into some old chestnuts like "Mona Lisa."
But I especially value the piano-playing and singing of Mr. Livingston! What a thrill to hear this legendary musician toward the end of his life. He sounds like he was having a great deal of fun. Thanks to Michael for capturing those wonderful moments.
Oh, by the way, it was my honor to participate in the dedication of a Pennsylvania state historical marker commemorating Jay Livingston in his hometown several years ago. I get a charge out of seeing it every time I visit that town!
Free Music Review: Livingston and Evans
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been searching for this CD for a long time. It is a winner. Of course, I am biased. Ray Evans is from my home town of Salamanca, NY. He and Jay Livingston have written some really great American music. I love the melodies and especially focus on the clever lyrics of Ray's.
I had never heard of Ray .I was flabbergasted in 1948 when Ray showed up in our home town to preview the opening of Paleface at the local theatre. It featured the Oscar Winning song" Buttons and Bows" . A guy from Salamanca is a Hollywood phenom?? What a week it was. I have been a big fan every since.
Micheal Feinstein does a fine job.
Free Music Review: Quintessentially Beautiful
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a big fan of Michael and have many of his CD's. I found this CD to be one of his best. Especially, I got goose bumps when I heard "Tammy." It is quintessentially beautiful.Free Music Review: Not worth the money
Hit: 1 Stars
I bought this cd and I've never been so disappointed in anything in my life. If I could use one word to describe this effort it would be DRECK. I did find that it made an excellent drink coaster but nothing more, well maybe a frizbee.The selections are terrible, Melissa Manchester sings a song that's totally unrecognizable and Michael Feinstein doesn't hit a good note in the whole thing, save your money people. I wish I could get mine back.
Free Music Review: Fine Fun from Feinstein
Hit: 5 Stars
Michael once again gives us a fresh look at great songwriters. Livingston and Evans may not be the household names that Gershwin or Porter are, but everyone will recognize their classics like "Mona Lisa" and "Que Sera." Livingston plays piano on a number of tracks and shares a few vocals with the always mellow Michael, and Melissa Manchester makes a smoldering guest appearance. Some of the 23 tracks are wonderful songs we may never have heard, and even the theme songs from Bonanza and Mr. Ed are thrown in for extra delight.
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