ABOUT TIME
Terry Robertson | Asheville, NC USA | 09/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Leave it to Japan to release a rare and complete Connie Francis lp on CD and not her native USA. What does that say about us? I am glad they did it as this is one of her best in the catalogue from a one a kind artist. She covers songs made famous by other singers. Listen to this--these songs now belong to her. Thanks to Japan for the foresight, intelligence and respect they have given to his legendary performer. Maybe Universal will get on the stick and start releasing some of these treasured lps on CD in this country and give her the same respect that has been so shamefully ignored for many years."
AMEN and Thank you Japan
W. Soule | Aylett, VA United States | 10/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well it's about time someone understands supply and demand here in the US, even if it is a country outside of the US. All thanks to you Japan. Connie Francis was one of Americas greatest imports. The joys and entertainment she has bestowed on us here in the US as well as others over seas has gone greatly unsung for far too long. What is wrong here. Where are all the other great recordings she mastered in the early, middle and late sixties? And while we are at it, how about the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. What is going on there? Why is Connie overlooked every time????? Anyway this recording ranks as one of her greatest. She takes songs made famous by other female singers and makes them her own. I will say what I have said for years, in her prine NO ONE could touch her. Listen to these selections and you will see after all these years, she still is our number one female singer. What a voice."
Better than ever
Bruce London | chicago | 12/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Connie Francis is probably the single biggest commercially succesful singer in pop history. Some rare singers have chops, voices as superb instruments, that have perfect pitch and reach any part of artistry effortlessly. Only Ella Fitzgerald and Jack Jones come to mind. But, most great singers use contrivences and that becomes part of the charm of their artistry-Cher who has her "swoops" [a superb and underated singer],Rod Stewart,etc. Well Connie, when given adult and sophisticated faire still uses her ascending but dropping notes technique and becomes a superb singer. I don,t know who the arranger is here, maybe Claus Ogerman?, but just glorious arrangements and playing. Bacharach obviously inspired here and this is one lush and luscious effort. My favorite Connie Francis album!"
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1