Search - Vikki Carr :: It Must Be Him / For Once in My Life

Such Glorious Sound

Lee Eng Kong | George Town, Penang Malaysia | 06/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here in Malaysia, we are constantly debating whether analogue is better or digital. Now if all CDs sound as good as this reissue, vinyl may finally lose out. This CD sounds so good that it's unbelievable. Thank you to Collectables for another Vikki Carr masterpiece. The Persian Room live recording is particularly excellent & Vikki sounds so dammed good!"

Classic Albums By A Classy Lady

EDYN LOPEZ | California | 07/04/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Muchisimas gracias Collectibles for finally unearthing these jewels. Vikki Carr is one of those rare performers who trascends trends and times and this re-issue is proof of it. It Must Be Him is such a great albums, no wonder it was nominated for Album of the Year by the Recording Academy in 1968. Her perfect delivery of the standards and hits of the day in her live album makes the long wait for these long-overdue re-issues worth the wait. Everyone who enjoys great music must add this to their collection, and thank you to all people involved in making this happen, and thank you Vikki for giving us young and old fans the gift of music."

A highly enjoyable CD from America's greatest performer!!

R. Jessen | great music fan from Grand Island, NE | 06/20/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Finally, a re-release onto cd containing not one but two LP's by one of America's greatest artists. Beginning in the 1960's, Vikki Carr was an intergenerational artist who was one of the best selling artists of that turbulant era. Collectables should be congratualted for resurrecting these two albums. In particular, "For Once in My Life" has desperately needed a re-release for it is a magnetically volcanic performance by an artist who is still at the top of her gain. But let's not forget "It Must Be Him," which another jewel. An equally great album, it starts off with Carr's showstopping hits: "It Must Be Him" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the latter having more bite than Frankie Valli's overly anemic version. The rest are all unknown goodies that transmit a life enhancing experience--especially a heart melting version "Alfie" that's not over shouted. "For Once In my Life" is just that--incredibly vibrant performances of "It Must Be Him" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" that tears the roof off the joint! Please Collectables let's have more Vikki Carr releases!!!"