Rod Stewart - As Time Goes By...The Great American Songbook: Volume II
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Artist: Rod StewartEdition: Music CD
Published: 2003-01-01
CD Release Date: 2003-10-21
Music Label: J-Records
Soundtracks:
- Time After Time
- I'm In The Mood For Love
- Don't Get Around Much Anymore
- Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered (Duet with Cher)
- 'Till There Was You
- Until The Real Thing Comes Along
- Where Or When
- Smile
- My Heart Stood Still
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- As Time Goes By (Duet with Queen Latifah)
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- Crazy She Calls Me
- Our Love Is Here To Stay
Music reviews of As Time Goes By...The Great American Songbook: Volume II
Music Review: On second thought......
Rating: 3 Stars
You know, I too am one of those who long ago wrote off Rod Stewart, probably around the time "Do You Think I'm Sexy" hit the airwaves. Why? Bcause his early work with Ron Woods / Faces, and his solo albums were such blues and rock tour-de-forces, I -- like may others -- hated to see such raw, expressive talent go to waste. So, when I found out he had switched to covering tunes from the Great American Songbook, my first response was "Whatever...I certainly won't be adding them to my music collection." Then, I heard his and Cher's rendition of "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered." To my surprise, it actually works! Plus, they sound like they were having a great time while recording it. So, while I'm not fully pursuaded by Rod Stewart's recent career path, I'm willing to give this cd another chance.
Description of As Time Goes By...The Great American Songbook: Volume II
Produced again by luminaries Richard Perry, Phil Ramone and Clive Davis, Volume II consists of 14 all-timers such as "I'm In The Mood For Love," "Smile," "As Time Goes By," "I Only Have Eyes For You," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Til' There Was You," and a delicious duet with Cher on "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered," with the almost-never-heard original sexy lyrics.At least Rod Stewart is consistent. Long accused by critics of selling his considerable interpretative talents short and playing it safe for the trappings of fame, Stewart revisits the font of his latest career revival here. But while 2002's It Had To Be You at least turned on the novelty of hearing raspy Rod the Mod tackle a slate of American pop standards with a boozy, world-weary tone that sometimes reinforced the originals' intent with trans-generational flair, the British rock icon unfortunately reverted to form a year later on this 14-track sequel. Set against the laconic, cocktail-friendly productions of vets Richard Perry and Phil Ramone, Stewart's performances seem strangely detached throughout. Even when offered the chance at some real human interaction on a pair of ill-conceived duets with Cher (who at least attempts to bring some dramatic flair to "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered") and Queen Latifah (whose recent turn in Chicago informs the title track), Stewart seems almost blissfully unaware of their presence. These are songs that virtually demand to be acted out, not phoned in. Brilliant vocal performances often reinforce the notion of "the singer, not the song;" here that old adage sounds more like a suggestion of where to place the blame for this album's disappointments. --Jerry McCulley
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