George
Michael- Songs From The Last Century
December 14, 1999
Original Release Date: 1999
1. Brother,
Can You Spare A Dime?
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2. Roxanne
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3. You've Changed
4. My Baby Just Cares For Me
5. First Time I Ever Saw Your Face, The
6. Miss Sarajevo
7. I Remember You
8. Secret Love
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9. Wild Is The Wind
10. Where Or When / It's Alright With Me - (instrumental/hidden
track)
Review
Why is this here, one may ask? George Michael ain't a
jazz musician. No, he isn't, but he surely can sing. He
has trouble being out of breath sometimes, but that makes
his voice distinct. Yes, his singing is more mature now
then ever. And his musical aspirations have risen considerably
since the last time we heard from him. He does a good
job on these standards, with the help from producer Phil
Ramone, who also produced Sinatra's "Duets" album. What
a treat! Michael entertains us here with a ever more jazzy
version of "Roxanne," "Secret Love," and "My Baby Just
Cares For Me." The arrangements for these songs from the
20th century are immaculate. So why only a B+? Well, this
is a solid B+, a good B+. Highly recommended on sleepless
nights.
