Search - Vic Damone :: That Towering Feeling / On the Swingin Side

A Towering Swinger

Jim Holtz | Madison, Wi United States | 09/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"(...)Sinatra spoke frankly when he said "best pipes in the business". Praise the Lord for singers like Vic. One can hear notes sung the way the composers wanted them to be sung. This is the kind of cd that has nothing but highlights. The swingers are just as vibrant as the ballads. Toot Toot Tootsie hasn't any of that Jolson cornball dated quality. That feat alone should have won him the Grammy if it existed then. Although Mr. Damone had his momments of glory, it's a shame he didn't have the popularity of Bennet, Sinatra, & Torme when he was able to sing them out of the recording studio. 70+ minutes of recorded bliss."

So what can't this guy do ???

Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 05/19/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's no secret that Vic Damone can sing alongside the best of them even today; he has a new book coming out as well. This "twofer" CD has all of the songs from two of Vic's record albums entitled On The Swingin' Side and That Towering Feeling! Vic takes anything he wants to sing and makes it sound so special and beautiful; he never misses a note, either. His ability to delve into a ballad and convey every little nuance of the lyrics never fails to impress me greatly. In addition, the quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork reflects good taste; the artwork incorporates the original record album artwork and that's great.



"You Stepped Out Of A Dream" starts the album with a very sweet love song that Vic aces as effortlessly as if it were mere breathing. Of course, we know it really wasn't all that easy; Vic's talent always carries him through. "Wait Till You See Her" is a very sensitive ballad that Vic delivers with panache; and I really like Vic's rendition of "The Song Is You." "The Song Is You" has a fine musical arrangement that perfectly complements Vic's vocals--impressive indeed! There's another gem in "Let's Fall In Love;" "Let's Fall In Love" charms me with its natural beauty and I could never tire of hearing Vic Damone sing this gorgeous tune. "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" amazes me; Vic sings this to perfection and his excellent diction enhances his performance all the more. I love it.



"I'm Glad There Is You" is very easy on the ear, to say the least; and "All The Things You Are" has Vic squarely front and center--right where he belongs! The arrangement uses the percussion to great advantage, too. "Cheek To Cheek" is a timeless ballad that still sounds fresh and new when Vic Damone sings it; "Cheek To Cheek" is easily a major highlight of this album. "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street" may not be the newest ballad; but Vic makes it sound so unique and romantic you'll want to slow dance to it all along with your sweetheart late at night in your living room. Similarly, "Cry Me A River" is an excellent tune that gets the royal treatment from Vic; I love hearing Vic singing "Cry Me A River." Wonderful!



"I Cried For You" has Vic crooning at his very best; and listen for Vic to do a smashing rendition of "It's A Wonderful World." "It's A Wonderful World" uses the percussion and strings very well; and the music fits in perfectly with Vic's singing. Moreover, "Deep Purple" just has to be a major highlight of this CD; Vic's "Deep Purple" sparkles and that's grand. "On The Street Where You Live" lets Vic show off the operatic qualities of his voice; and "Do I Love You (Because You're Beautiful)" has Vic performing this faultlessly with a lush musical arrangement. "An Affair To Remember" is nothing short of perfect when Vic does it; and the CD ends very well with Vic Damone outdoing even himself on "Gigi" from the musical of the same name.



Vic Damone is still going strong and if you can catch him in concert you should go! In the meanwhile, this CD is a must-have for his fans. People who like classic pop vocals will also want this album in their collections.

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