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Overall, his renditions of these classics are fine, but did they really need to be re-done again? I’m not hearing anything really different on them and they all seem very slow. I think Harry is a true talent and I always like to be surprised with his creativity in his arrangements but something is lacking here. There’s just not that “Harry” personality in these songs with the exception of “Your Song”.
In terms of the other songs, I enjoyed “All the way”, “The way you look tonight” and “Your Song” and I thought Besame Mucho was interesting in that is goes from Spanish to English. I hated “Just the Way You Are” though.
I'm a bit disappointed by this one, but I think it probably has that mass appeal and will sell well, especially for those looking for a Christmas present for mom or grandma.
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I was very surprised that I liked this album as much as I did. The songs flow together well and alternate between more upbeat to mellow. Diane has a smooth, bluesy voice that's pleasant to listen to. There is a sadness in her tone though it doesn't make her songs depressing. My favorites were Valentino and Don't Wait Up.
If you like Nora Jones, Joss Stone, Carol King, and others like that, you will most likely appreciate Diane Birch.