Born for You/Circle Game - Kathie Lee Gifford, Mitchell, Joni
It Goes Like It Goes/Sweet Dreams - Kathie Lee Gifford, Bucchino, John
Help Is on the Way - Kathie Lee Gifford, Friedman, David
Moondance - Kathie Lee Gifford, Morrison, Van
Here's That Rainy Day - Kathie Lee Gifford, Burke, Johnny [Lyri
Before the Parade Passes by/Don't Rain on My Parade - Kathie Lee Gifford, Adams, Lee [1]
First Time/Not Exactly Paris - Kathie Lee Gifford, George, Russell E.
I Got Lost in His Arms - Kathie Lee Gifford, Berlin, Irving
Only My Pillow Knows - Kathie Lee Gifford, Friedman, David
Child in Me Again - Kathie Lee Gifford, Dinerman, Annie
On My Way to You - Kathie Lee Gifford, Bergman, Alan
Sunride, Sunset/Try to Remember - Kathie Lee Gifford, Bock, Jerry
The Journey - Kathie Lee Gifford, Gold, Julie
Born for You - Kathie Lee Gifford, Pomeranz, David
Best known these days for her daytime talk-show stint with Regis Philbin, Kathie Lee Gifford is an accomplished vocalist, especially on slow, sentimental ballads. On Born for You, she tackles plenty of cabaret favorites th... more »at focus on the theme of lasting love. With influences that range from jazz ("Moondance") to classical ("On My Way to You"), Lee does her best to liven up these well-worn standards with her smooth-as-silk voice. "Circle Game" and "Only My Pillow Knows" feature subtle contributions from Dolly Parton, "Child in Me" employs a children's chorus, and a string section accompanies Lee on the title track. Unfortunately, many new listeners will find Lee's impeccable tone on these songs monotonous and disappointing. --Jason Verlinde« less
Best known these days for her daytime talk-show stint with Regis Philbin, Kathie Lee Gifford is an accomplished vocalist, especially on slow, sentimental ballads. On Born for You, she tackles plenty of cabaret favorites that focus on the theme of lasting love. With influences that range from jazz ("Moondance") to classical ("On My Way to You"), Lee does her best to liven up these well-worn standards with her smooth-as-silk voice. "Circle Game" and "Only My Pillow Knows" feature subtle contributions from Dolly Parton, "Child in Me" employs a children's chorus, and a string section accompanies Lee on the title track. Unfortunately, many new listeners will find Lee's impeccable tone on these songs monotonous and disappointing. --Jason Verlinde
CD Reviews
Pleasantly Surprised
05/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've never been a fan of the vocals of Kathie Lee since my personal preference is alternative or rock but I have a real appreciation for beautiful vocals and arrangements. "Born For You" is a wonderful surprise to me. I didn't expect to fall so in love with it. In fact, I thought I'd probably hand it right over to my Mom, but instead I think I'll buy her a copy of her own to enjoy. I've listened many times now and each time I find another favorite track. I highly recommend giving this CD a chance. You'll be totally surprised at the quality of both Kathie Lee's voice and the selections of the tracks."
What a beautiful idea to have a soundtrack of your life...
Kathy Bennett | Tennessee | 06/06/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kathie Lee Gifford's cd is beautifully done and is a soundtrack of a life. Each selection ties in with the others in a smooth-flowing way. "Child in Me" features Cody and Cassidy Gifford. "Only My Pillow Knows" conveys the hurt,sadness and heartbreak of betrayal as well as any song on that topic I have ever heard. The entire collection is beautiful and comes with a booklet of photos as well as the printed lyrics. Bravo, Kathie Lee, for showing your depth of talent and emotion. We can only hope for more wonderful music."
An enjoyable orchestrated album
Kathy Bennett | 05/04/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Born for You provides for a wonderful listening experiance especially in the evening. With its lush orchestrations and charming melodies, along with Kathie Lees sweet voice it makes for a fresh soothing sound. Please ignore the one star review. The person clearly did not even listen the whole way through and was downright nasty when there is no reason to be. On the Track one section of Circle Game with Dolly Parton in the background is one of my favorites and Sweet Dreams on track 2 makes you feel like your in the American folk days with it's harmonica. Pillow Talk was also very well done."
Give it a fair chance
Kathy Bennett | 05/07/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"While I find Kathie Lee quite annoying and intolerable at times this is a nice "adult" cd. If it were someone else I think it would be getting better feedback. In this the days of "artists" barely out of their teens and music so loud and free of any meaningful lyrics, it is nice to come across a cd that you can put on and either sit and listen or let it blend into the background. It seems alot of Howard Stern fans (of which I am) are really using this forum as way to sting Mrs. Gifford. Granted she can be cloying, but c'mon lighten up!"
Born For You Bores
Rick | Queens, NY | 09/13/2000
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Kathie Lee's album is a poor example of an actress or a showhost who tries to be an artist. Her first three songs bores me to tears and she shows no sincerity and absolutely no soul. She is no Barbara Streisand. Kathie sounds just like a Karaoke singer. I think I should get my money back on this album. I would not recommend anyone to buy this album. This is a waste of time and money."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1