Frankie Laine Michel Legrand - Foreign Affair Reunion in Rhythm (24 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Frankie Laine, Michel Legrand
Foreign Affair: Reunion in Rhythm
Genres: Pop, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Laura - Frankie Laine, Hankerson, Alvin
2. Mam'selle - Frankie Laine, Gordon, Mack
3. Addormentarmi Cosi (I Love You More Every Day) - Frankie Laine, Buti, Carlo
4. Autumn Leaves - Frankie Laine, Kosma, Joseph
5. Nao Tem Solucao - Frankie Laine, Caymmi, Dorival [Sr
6. La Paloma - Frankie Laine, Yradier, Sebastian
7. Mona Lisa - Frankie Laine, Evans, Ray [Lyricis
8. Si Tu Partais (If You Go) - Frankie Laine, Emer, Michel
9. Quiereme Mucho - Frankie Laine, Rodriguez, Augustin
10. Torna a Surriento - Frankie Laine, de Curtis, Ernesto
11. Too Young - Frankie Laine, Dee, Sylvia
12. Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) - Frankie Laine, Skylar, Sunny
Track Listings (12) - Disc #2
1. Too Marvelous for Words - Frankie Laine, Mercer, Johnny
2. I Forget the Time - Frankie Laine, Eugster, Carl
3. September in the Rain - Frankie Laine, Dubin, Al
4. You're Just My Kind - Frankie Laine, Carey, Bill
5. I Would Do Anything for You - Frankie Laine, Hill, Alexander [Pi
6. Lover, Come Back to Me - Frankie Laine, Hammerstein, Oscar
7. Blue Moon - Frankie Laine, Hart, Lorenz
8. The Love of Loves - Frankie Laine, Fischer, Carl [1]
9. Dream a Little Dream of Me - Frankie Laine, Andre, Fabian
10. Baby, Just for Me - Frankie Laine, Fischer, Carl [1]
11. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) - Frankie Laine, Daugherty, Doc
12. Marie - Frankie Laine, Berlin, Irving

Both albums on this Frankie Laine two-fer feature arrangements by, and orchestras under the direction of Michel Legrand. "Reunion" also features Andre Previn contributing piano on several tracks.

CD Details

All Artists: Frankie Laine, Michel Legrand
Title: Foreign Affair: Reunion in Rhythm
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Collectables
Release Date: 9/2/2003
Genres: Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Oldies, Vocal Pop, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 090431760420

Synopsis

Album Description

Both albums on this Frankie Laine two-fer feature arrangements by, and orchestras under the direction of Michel Legrand. "Reunion" also features Andre Previn contributing piano on several tracks.

CD Reviews

Two classics!

02/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Frankie Laine's two discs with Michel Legrand are the best LPs he ever cut, along with the classic "Jazz Spectacular" release. The arrangements are surprising and clever, bursting with energy and excitement. The song choices are all superb, ranging from well-known standards ("September in the Rain" and an unforgettable "Lover Come Back to Me") to such little-known gems as "I Forget the Time" and "You're Just the Kind." Best of all is Laine himself, sounding confident and joyous throughout. His version of "Too Marvelous For Words" is simply delightful, and Laine handles the clever wordplay with style and charm. There's not a bad moment anywhere on this two-disc set. And not one Western-themed song in sight, for those who don't care for that aspect of Frankie's career. This release is long overdue."

Laine + Legrand = Pop Heaven

Thomas Bumbera | Maplewood, NJ USA | 11/27/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you want to hear Laine at his best, with possibly his best orchestral backing, "Reunion In Rhythm" is the one to get - Legrand's arrangements are light as a croissant, but swing with verve, pushing Laine to new heights as an interpreter of standards. "Foreign Affair" is a bit more straight-pop, but again, very tasteful, with Laine's voice in its prime. After this one, check out "Return of Mr. Rhythm," also on Collectables."