I remembered liking Ms. Stansfield's voice, and I knew that I liked swing music so I put this on my Wishlist. Two of my friends got it for me for my birthday, and I can't thank them enough.
I've never been fond of "Mack the Knife", but her version's good. I've never heard of Georgie Fame before, but his "I Thought That's What You Liked About Me" is a great addition to the album. "Martin's Theme" is a lovely bluesy instrumental.
However, the album belongs to Lisa Stansfield. For upbeat, listen to "Watch the Birdie" and "There Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens" which are light and funny. How she made the "Chickens" sexy is beyond me. For sensuality, "Two Years Too Blue" can't be beaten.
My only disappointment is "Our Love is Here to Stay." It's one of my favorite songs and after hearing "Too Blue" I was looking forward to a languid and sensual take on this classic. It's done in a more upbeat style which still sounds fantastic, it's just not what it could have been.
Buy this. It's terrific.
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Track Listings
1 | Baby I Need Your Lovin' |
2 | The Best Is Yet To Come |
3 | I Thought That's What You Liked About Me |
4 | Two Years Too Blue |
5 | Why Do We Call It Love |
6 | Ain't What You Do |
7 | Gotta Get On This Train |
8 | Martin's Theme |
9 | Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens |
10 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
11 | Love Theme |
12 | Watch The Birdie |
13 | Martin's Theme (Reprise) |
14 | Blitzkrieg Baby |
15 | Mack The Knife |
Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 14.27 x 12.5 x 0.84 cm; 108.86 Grams
- Manufacturer : RCA
- Manufacturer reference : 090266354122
- Label : RCA
- ASIN : B00000JJJ3
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #145,934 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #1,226 in Comedy (Music)
- #1,400 in Traditional Pop
- #2,284 in Traditional Vocal Pop
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 31, 2003
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 22, 2003
I bought this CD to complete my collection of Lisa Stansfield's work. I've been in love with her voice since her debut release Affection. But like most of her fans in the US, I knew nothing about the movie Swing. After seeing the video for Baby I Need Your Loving on a public access music show, I decided to give it a try. I have never been more shocked by a cd purchase. This has become my favorite of all of Lisa's music because it's so different from what she's done before, yet the music is so perfect for her voice. From Baby I Need Your Loving to the killler Why Do We Call It Love this CD..well...Swings. The true gem of this release is Two Years Too Blue, if ever there was a voice for singing a torch song, Lisa owns it. Put this disc in and let the music take you. I guarantee you won't be disapointed.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 5, 2003
with this cd Lisa Stansfield shows that if she were ever to record a cd of "Standards" she would blow other artists away!! This cd of swing music is marvellous with some standards & some songs written for the film by Lisa, Ian Devaney & Richard Darbyshire. Two of the songs that have not gotten much praise here are "Two Years Too Blue" & "Why Do We Call It Love" both are close to perfection!! As for the STANDARDS...They are magical!!!! All in all, This is a great cd of GREAT performances!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 2, 1999
Lisa Stansfield's name is listed above the title and there's a reason why: she sings about 10 of the 15 songs, and she really does quite a good job, considering her singing style is better suited to R&B/Pop than swing (which is why this doesn't get 5 stars); still, she shines on such numbers as "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" and "Ain't What You Do". (She has a hand in writing several of this CD's selections.)As a whole, this is pretty much a fully-realized production -- not a bad choice in the bunch! The band's pretty tight, the singing's fine and a great amount of fun and care obviously went into it -- it shows!DEFNITELY RECOMMENDED!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 4, 2000
If for no other reason Ms. Stansfield's version of Mack The Knife is worth the price it breathes new life into a timeless classic. I have played this version numerous times in the past six months to mixed audiences with the same result - that song is great or who does it? When I tell them it is brand new from the former or still dance diva they are further amazed. The rest of the CD well I think it is wonderful and one of those nice pleasant finds that you can enjoy both as listening and dancing.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 9, 2000
Lisa Stansfield proves that she can move from one musical genre to another with ease. It's good to see that a British artist in the 1990's can produce an album of swing that will be enjoyed by many in the next millennium. Her version of 'Mack the Knife' is the best by a woman that I have heard
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 2, 2002
I don't know how to describe this album, it is so good. The best swing music I have ever heard.
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chas
5.0 out of 5 stars
great swing numbers with a couple of vocal tracks by ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 13, 2014Verified Purchase
This Album just shows how versatile Lisa is, great swing numbers with a couple of vocal tracks by Georgie Fame.
I researched this film which apparently turned out to be a big flop worldwide.
Interestingly, this Album didn't do at all well in the British Charts yet reached the Top Ten on America's Billboard 100.
Maybe there are few Swing era fans left in the UK, lol.
I researched this film which apparently turned out to be a big flop worldwide.
Interestingly, this Album didn't do at all well in the British Charts yet reached the Top Ten on America's Billboard 100.
Maybe there are few Swing era fans left in the UK, lol.

Axie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great(test) soundtrack
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 27, 2010Verified Purchase
When i saw the movie (years ago), i instantly wanted the CD. The Music is so catchy and can compete with every other swingmusic cd. So i waited for a long time, but it never came out in Holland. At least i couldn't find it. And now i have it (had some mp3's in 128kbit which i gladly deleted)! If you you like swingmusic you love this one with some classics preformed by an outstanding Lisa Stansfield. Also immediatly bought the dvd.

Bonzo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Film score
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 10, 2016Verified Purchase
bought it solely for Lisa Stansfield vocals which always gets my vote. However, it's a film score and lots of covers from a particular era ( 40's) which you either take to or not ?!