( 6 reviews )
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( 7 of 7 found this review helpful ) Posted: 03-29-2008
Isn't It Romantic: The Standards Album features Johnny Mathis front and center--the way he certainly deserves to be! This fine CD is one of my favorites to enjoy over and over again. Johnny really spreads his wings and flies on this album; and that's quite all right by me! "Isn't It Romantic" starts the CD set with Johnny singing so beautifully; he never misses a note and the musical accompaniment works wonders for this ballad. Johnny's voice is in excellent form; it's truly just like a finely tuned instrument that conveys every subtle nuance of the lyrics to his audience. "Our Love Is Here To Stay" has a very slow tempo that will make you want to jump up and slow dance with your sweetheart wherever you are--this is wonderful music for lovers! "Day By Day" shines so brilliantly when Johnny delivers this like the pro he was and still remains! The musical interlude is very elegant and pretty, too. "Dindi" allows Johnny to really sing a song with exceptional grace, heart and soul. "Dindi" has a fine musical arrangement to complement Johnny's vocals. "There's A Kind Of Hush" allows Johnny to cover this tune by Herman's Hermits; and they sure would be proud to hear this rendition! I sincerely believe that Johnny's rendition of this ballad is THE definitive rendition of "There's A Kind Of Hush." "This Can't Be Love" is a distinctly upbeat number with a jazzy arrangement to make it sparkle; and "Almost Like Being In Love" features Johnny's ability to sing a romantic number practically better than any other crooner ever could. The album ends with a moving rendition of "Over The Rainbow" by Johnny Mathis and the immortal Ray Charles. These two men sing passionately and "Over The Rainbow" makes a strong ending for this album. My only disappointment that is the album doesn't have a couple more songs on it. Ten tracks is a bit skimpy and I wish there were another song or two. Disappointment! Nevertheless, Johnny Mathis fans will want this album in their collections. Johnny sings effortlessly because he remains a masterful crooner with exceptional talent. Fans of classic pop vocals will also be charmed by this CD.
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( 4 of 4 found this review helpful ) Posted: 02-27-2006
He must be doing something right! It's amazing how well he has preserved the strength and quality of his voice throughout the years. Great album! Buy it! "The Rainbow Connection" and "Cottage For Sale" will bring you to tears. By the way, Columbia must've changed the CD cover after the initial release of this album, because my copy's cover is different. Anyway, the new picture is better anyway.
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( 4 of 6 found this review helpful ) Posted: 12-21-2005
I like J.M. a lot and currently I enjoy this beautiful album. I have to admit that this one is not his best.It's a little monotonous. I was expecting something a little more soulful and diverse from him... I loved her old album 'BETTER TOGETHER',his duets album....Fantastic !The title track was sung by Johnny and Regina Belle...great track ! Wow ! So beautiful ! In this connection,I'd highly suggest to play "Isn't It Romantic : The Standards Album" along with a truly gorgeous jazz standards CD by the super-diva Regina Belle , "LAZY AFTERNOON" ,sublime,classy,a pure joy for your ears and heart. It will be a wonderful ,perfect Christmas combo. I do hope that Regina and Johnny will sing together again,SOON !!
