20 Tracks!!!!
Michelle Ozuna | Motown | 08/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"1. My Kind Of Girl
2. Portrait Of My Love
3. From Russia With Love
4. Who Can I Turn To
5. Let's face The Music And dance
6. Jeannie
7. April Fool
8. Cheek to Cheek
9. Softly As I Leave You
10. Here and Now
11. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
12. How Little We Know
13. Stardust
14. Small Fry
15. Skylark
16. One Morning In May
17. I Get Along Without You Very Well
18. Memphis In June
19. Blue Orchids
20. I Have Dreamed"
Splendid
David Saemann | 05/08/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Matt Monro was one of the greatest singers of the '60's. It's fair to say that he only was surpassed by Sinatra, and that happened very rarely. This album focuses on the early years of his career, when his recordings were produced by George Martin. Yes, the same Sir George Martin who produced for The Beatles. A highlight of this disc is a healthy selection of songs by Hoagy Carmichael. Nobody sang Hoagy Carmichael as well as Matt Monro. Bing Crosby said that Matt's "I Get Along Without You" was one of the best records he ever heard, and "Memphis in June" and "Small Fry" are in the same league. Matt was one of the most dreamily romantic singers ever. Just listen to "Portrait of My Love," "Softly, as I Leave You," and "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" to hear a unique voice for romantic repertoire. There also are a few selections from Matt's first album, including the lovely "Jeannie." There are many riches in the Matt Monro discography, but if you want to start somewhere, this CD is an excellent choice."