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Irving Berlin, Anne Tofflemire, Michael Feinstein
Let's Face the Music: Anne Tofflemire sings Irving Berlin
Genres: Pop, Classical, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Blue Skies
2. I'd Rather Lead a Band / Let Yourself Go
3. He Ain't Got Rhythm
4. Moonshine Lullaby
5. It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow
6. Manhattan Madness
7. Lazy
8. God Bless America
9. Mr. Monotony
10. Get Thee Behind Me, Satan
11. Pack Up Your Sins and Go to the Devil--duet with Michael Feinstein
12. Let's Face the Music and Dance
13. Count Your Blessings

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All Artists: Irving Berlin, Anne Tofflemire, Michael Feinstein
Title: Let's Face the Music: Anne Tofflemire sings Irving Berlin
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Harbinger
Original Release Date: 10/19/1999
Re-Release Date: 5/29/2001
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, Classical, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Oldies, Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Musicals, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 632433170823

Synopsis

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Beginning "Blue Skies" with a lovely Flicka-like soprano, Anne Tofflemire delivers a winning collection of Irving Berlin standards. "He Ain't Got Rhythm" is snappily accompanied by bass and drums, and punctuated with quotes from other Berlin songs; "Moonshine Lullaby" is deliciously languorous; and "God Bless America" is nicely understated. If any further legitimacy is needed, Berlin veteran Michael Feinstein is on hand to share counterpoint on "Pack Up Your Sins and Go to the Devil." The only disappointment here is that the disc is only 41 minutes--it'd be great to hear Tofflemire covering "They Say It's Wonderful," "How Deep Is the Ocean," "What'll I Do"--but that's a good argument for volume 2. --David Horiuchi

CD Reviews

She Stole my Heart

renaissanceman1959 | from Boston, MA | 06/19/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anne Tofflemire has an astonishing voice: it's absolutely beautiful and full of heart. There's something remarkable about someone who can make you hear every word of these classic American songs as if for the first time. In addition to a moving "God Bless America", and a great arrangement of the title song, the duet with Michael Feinstein is full of joy, and there are really rare and funny numbers like "He Ain't Got Rhythm" and "Manhattan Madness". The liner notes are great fun too! I've given copies to my friends who love Irving Berlin and they have been thrilled. You will really enjoy this CD!"

Anne Tofflemire and Irving Berlin

renaissanceman1959 | 08/03/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is excellent for easy listening and for singing along. The young lady has a beautiful voice and sings so effortlessly. Her diction is something sadly lacking in a lot of music today. She has chosen a variety of Irving Berlin's music which shows not only his versatility, but also hers. I would love to hear more of her work."