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Track Listings
| 1. More |
| 2. The Very Thought Of You |
| 3. Save The Last Dance For Me |
| 4. My Blue Heaven |
| 5. You Don't Know Me |
| 6. All These Things |
| 7. For Once In My Life |
| 8. Only You |
| 9. My Prayer |
| 10. Other Hours |
| 11. I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 12. Good Night My Love (Pleasant Dreams) |
Product Description
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Having long been unfairly dismissed as an ingenious Sinatra impersonator in some critical quarters, it's easy to see why Harry Connick, Jr., has been reluctant to record the sort of pop standards cover album that's become the career refuge of rock artists as diverse as Bryan Ferry and Rod Stewart. But that's exactly what the New Orleans pop revivalist has done here on a slate of familiar chestnuts from the 1950s and '60s. But there's a notable conflict at work here between Connick the arranger/conductor and Harry the pop crooner. The former seems eager to infuse his charts with the sort of restless, reinventive musicality he's displayed on recent works as diverse as the stage foray Thou Shalt Not and the neo-bop jazz instrumental collection it inspired, Other Hours, bringing to bear arranging influences as diverse as Ray Charles and Nelson Riddle. But the oft Sinatra-smitten vocalist cruising over those masterfully stripped-down arrangements and bluesy, laconic tempos still seems sometimes reluctant to step out of The Chairman's long shadows--and occasionally basks in them, as on the repeated "Jilly" references in "My Blue Heaven." Still, it's artistically head and shoulders above most marketing-driven retro collections, an album that should delight the Connick faithful with its jazzy arrangements and bittersweet takes on the title track and "I Only Have Eyes For You"--and maybe win a few new converts willing to forgive the periodic genuflection to Sinatra. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description
Only You, the new album from Harry Connick Jr., features a mix of standards from the 1950s and '60s. This is an album of lush ballads with big band and orchestra done in Harry's unique style. Includes such classic hits as "The Very Thought of You", "Try A Little Tenderness", and "Love Is Here To Stay".
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Alabama Fan
Jun 17 2004
Format:Audio CD
Harry Connick does what only Harry can do using creative orchestration, inspired arrangements, and haunting jazz melodies to bring the golden years new glory. This is an album for all ages. The old will reminisce and the young will find a new venue. Timeless, ageless and cutting edge all in one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Only You
May 26 2004
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the best albums I have heard in a long time. The songs are timeless. Mr. Connick's voice is timeless. A great CD all around.
A Big Disappointment
April 28 2004
Format:Audio CD
Harry Connick Jr. sounds bored and on valium on this CD. There is no zip and you feel like you're playing it on the wrong speed. The arrangements are such that you have to wait for the words to begin in order to figure out what song it is! These are classic songs and you don't fool around with the classics! There's a limit to "making the song your own".
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Off key
What was HCJ thinking? Looking at the titles of these songs, they are great, but the arrangements are all wrong and his voice just cannot hit the right key. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004
OK, but not perfect.
This album didn't give me the kick I've come to expect from Harry. Still ok though. Have Norah Jones & Michael Bublé influenced Harry into trying to become slightly... Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by India
L for lifeless, lackluste and lazy
After listening to the much more upbeat, innovative and swinging Come By Me, I have to say that this is a real sleepy time CD. What gives?
Mr. Read more
Published on April 10 2004
Excellent
From beginning to end, this is an excellent CD. Harry Connick Jr. performs these very difficult songs with practiced skill, and I relax a little time I listen to this CD. Read more
Published on April 3 2004 by M. Yakiwchuk
A total disappointment
I love 1950s popular music. And people who know me know this. So Harry Connick was recommended to me as someone I might like. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by Bruce R. Gilson
A Musical Exploration That Satisfies On Every Level!
Only Harry Connick Jr. could sing on, play on, arrange, conduct, and orchestrate an album of such quality. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004
This is jazz, honey
A fantastic CD - relaxing and fun. And very romantic.
Harry breathes new life into these classics. If you want the untouched originals, buy the originals. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004
First time may be the last.
This is my first recording by Harry Connick Jr. I had high expectations based on the songs on the CD. It turned out to be a snoozer....all songs had the same beat...slow. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by C. Turner
Too much the same, and can Harry sing?
I was underwhelmed with this CD.
The songs selection is weak, too many of the same tempo
and feel. Read more
The songs selection is weak, too many of the same tempo
and feel. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004 by Patrick D. Farrell
Ruining the old standards
Songs become 'standards' mainly because of their beautiful melodies, right? Why would someone with a wonderful voice, perfect for these beloved old songs, change all the tunes,... Read more
Published on Mar 20 2004
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