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Rosemary Clooney

With Love

  • AMG Review of With Love

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    Scott Yanow
    All Music Guide

    Rosemary Clooney sings both old and new songs on this 1980 Concord album. With the emphasis on ballads (including "Just the Way You are," "The Way We Were," "Hello Young Lovers" and "Tenderly"), there is less variety on this set than usual although a swinging rendition of "Will You Still Be Mine" is a fine closer. Clooney is heard in prime voice as usual and there are some fine concise solos by tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton, cornetist Warren Vache, guitarist Cal Collins, pianist Nat Pierce and guest vibraphonist Cal Tjader.

Rosemary Clooney Sings "Just In Time"
about 1 year ago
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Tony Bennett certainly knew his songs when he recorded "Just In Time," written by the two great lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green with music by Julie Styne for the 1956 stage musical "Bells Are Ringing" starring Judy Holliday who also appeared in the film version. Clooney sings this swinging version with elan and style which are matched by the crisp ensemble playing obtained by Matt Catin...

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