On The Sentimental Side
Barry McCanna | Normandy, France | 08/02/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
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This CD has two deficiencies; first that at 20 tracks it's somewhat short measure by today's standards, and secondly that credits are inadequate. The opening number is "The Very Thought Of You" set against Monia Liter's stylish piano accompaniment.
Tracks 3,4,6,8 & 11 are with Roy Fox, track 5 is with Howard Godfrey, tracks 7,9,15,17 & 18 are with a studio orchestra and were issued under Al Bowlly's own name, tracks 10,13,19 & 20 are with Lew Stone, track 14 is the Deauville DB (Harry Hudson), and track 16 is with Sid Phillips & his Melodians.
Collectors will know that some of these are considerable rarities, and I've given it 5 stars because these are superb performances, all of which merit their their reissue, and some of which you'll not find elsewhere.
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OLD POP IDOL
GUDBOOKS2 | 05/05/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Al was big in his day but probably wouldn't cut it now. I enjoy these sweet old loves songs and, although they pre-date me a little, I still find them great to listen to. If you're a romantic, this may be your cup of tea."