Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: Joan Ryan Title: Joan Ryan Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 1 Label: Lml Music Original Release Date: 6/8/1999 Release Date: 6/8/1999 Genres: Pop, Classic Rock, Broadway & Vocalists Styles: Easy Listening, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Musicals, Traditional Vocal Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 711788010722 |
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Joan Ryan has a voice that soars. Whether it is the emotionally charged "My Brother Lived In San Francisco," or the soaring classic "I'm Flying," this self-titled, debut solo recording will make you laugh -- and make you ... more »     |
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Album Description Joan Ryan has a voice that soars. Whether it is the emotionally charged "My Brother Lived In San Francisco," or the soaring classic "I'm Flying," this self-titled, debut solo recording will make you laugh -- and make you cry. Ryan's stirring voice will amaze you with its range. This collection, which includes Ryan's interpretation of classic standards by Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winning composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Schwartz, Lerner & Loewe and Carole Bayer Sager (from Broadway musicals such as "Shall We Dance?" from THE KING AND I, the title song from ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER and "I'm Flying" from PETER PAN), the CD also includes material from new songwriter's that are sure to make you want more! In addition, disc also features lush orchestrations and wonderful arrangements by some of musical theater's most well-respected and award-winning musicians such as John Boswell and Ron Abel, to name a few. So, whether you want to enjoy a new version of one of your favorite classic standards, or discover a new gem -- Joan Ryan is sure to make your heart soar..."to the moon and the stars." Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsA great voice Paul Manos | Sydney, NSW Australia | 09/23/2000 (2 out of 5 stars) "Joan Ryan has a wonderful voice, heard here in an uneven assortment of ballads. She has a lovely melodic quality heard to advantage in tracks such as "Trust The Wind" and "I'm Flying" or in "The Moon and The Stars" arranged by the song's composer, Michael Orland. But, for the most part, the backing mostly fails to give her the support she deserves. John Boswell makes a fine accompanist on "Feels Like Home"; but his good keyboard work on "My Brother" is undone by a leaden flute and cello. Even in the best tracks, such as "Shall We Dance", Ryan's soaring vocal line is spoiled by a truly awful instrumental bridge; and again, in "West End Avenue", where Stephen Schwartz's composition provides one of the album's few genuine opportunities for Ryan's talent to respond to quality material, the sax and percussion are distractions.I am at a loss to understand why she should include pretty ordinary interpretations of songs by Paul Williams and Carole Bayer Sager while at the same time showing us how she can unleash her emotional power on songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein and Lerner and Loewe. I look forward to more of the latter on her next CD." Oh, That Voice George Dellagiarino | Reston, Va. United States | 07/14/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Like another reviewer, I came across this CD in one of the "recommendations" lists on Amazon. So, I gave a couple of the clips a listen to and boy, am I glad that I did. A terrific voice - especially when you consider that she is married with 3 kids - that adapts to a whole cadre of different types of songs and arrangements. This is another one of those albums where there is something for everyone. From the upbeat "Trust The Wind" to the schmoozy "I Won't Last A Day Without You" to the one song that I think she has the most fun singing, "Good Thing He Can't Read My Mind", this is an enjoyable musical tour de force. The one cut that really caught me was "Shall We Dance". This isn't your mother's version of "The King and I" but, rather, a smooth, bluesy, sultry, jazzy version that makes you want to roll back the carpet and dance with your wife. I enjoyed this CD a lot. Each song was a separate cabaret of it's own and I think Joan enjoyed recording it. For those who may have heard the album, you'll know what I mean when I say: "Bungee jumping? Absolutely!" Enjoy" My New Favorite Singer Steven Alterman | CA United States | 01/03/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "A friend of mine recommended I listen to Joan Ryan's CD and that recommendation was one of the greatest musical gifts I have ever received. Long a great lover of the female voice, I have found my new favorite singer. Joan Ryan's instrument has the range and power like none I have ever heard. She sings each song with such passion and personal touch that the song will become born anew in your musical memory. My favorites are the incredible arrangement of "I'm Flying", the beautiful "Feels Like Home" and her unforgettable version of "On A Clear Day". The song that will move your heart like none other, however, (and move you to tears if you are a parent) is "The Moon & the Stars". Ms. Ryan is accompanied by incredible musicians and I can not wait for the chance to see her perform live. I could not recommend this CD more!! I assure you, Joan Ryan will become your favorite singer too."
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