Tony Bennett - Tony Bennett Sings The Ultimate American Songbook, Vol. 1
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Free Music Review: Tony Bennett's new CD
Hit: 2 Stars
I love Tony Bennett, but, unfortunately, this collection feels a little flat. Although he sings some great songs, the tempo on the ballads is much to slow and draggy. What probably doesn't help is that Maybe I'm comparing it to his duets CD, which was dynamic and exciting.Free Music Review: UNFORTUNATE DISAPPOINTMENT--MERELY MORE OF THE SAME
Hit: 1 Stars
After several weeks of inquiry prior to the release, and after careful
inspection of the CD (gleaned from the fine print on the back of the CD),
I can now confirm that this "new" CD is merely more of the same--another complilation CD of the "Great American Songbook." To say that this "new CD" is an unfortunate disappointment is a gross understatement. Adding insult to injury is the crytic nature in which it is marketed--nowhere is there a reference to the fact that these are previously released songs--as noted above--the only way this is ascertained is by looking at the release dates (in the fine print) on the back cover. Not to mention in the several stores I was in, attempting to here a sample, the players indicated the CD was not scanned and could not be played? Why I wonder? Moreover, all descriptions of the CD on line make mention that these songs are derived from Mr. Bennett's many works, not noting that they are the actually works--previously released--not re-makes from an older, wiser, more skilled Mr. Bennett.
Given the above, what is the point in this CD? Save for the obvious intent to dress up old material and get a double dip in profit. If you are truly interested in these songs, purchase the albums from whence
they came. Complilations rob the listener of the intended moods set by the organization and concept of the particular album. All this material has already been re-released--get the actual albums and listen to these songs as they were intended to be heard.
This is what causes me such consternation, if it was the intent of Mr. Bennett and Columbia to release a definative "Songbook" series (as is clear by the labeling of Vol. 1--suggesting more volumes to come)
why not release everything in a complete box set, akin to the massive Sinatra box sets.
In sum, this complilation is merely more of the same, it's lackluster and an extreme let done after Mr. Bennett's stellar album "The Art of Romance. Moreover, I fully support celebrating Mr. Bennett's legacy and major contributions to American Standards, however Mr. Bennett is the last of the Breed, he is still in good voice, and his efforts should be concentrated on continuing to add to the Great American Songbook, not repeating it.
Sorry Piasan, this CD is a major let down. We expect more from you.
B
Free Music Review: NOT NEW RECORDINGS!!! BUYER BEWARE. !!!!!!!
Hit: 1 Stars
When I first looked at this cd in the store I really felt this was a brand new CD newley recorded. I read the fine print to find out it was not. To my knowledge not one song is newley recorded.
I feel this is just another way for the record companies to take advantage of the public and make a fast buck,and at top dollar yet!. Puting an older picture of Tony's picture on the CD jacket almost fooled me.
Mr. Bennett is a great artist and should consider going into the recording studio and recreating these songs with a full orchestra. Put on your old Bennett cds and save your money for now.
Ed Meyer
Clermont Florida
Free Music Review: Bennet CAN NO LONGER CARRY A TUNE
Hit: 1 Stars
Disappointed in this CD. Tony needs to hang it up. He cannot carry a tune anymore.