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Matt Bogart shines!

Thomas W. Altizer | Arlington, VA, United States | 12/10/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"While neither "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" nor "Ruby Baby" are enhancements to this CD, the balance of the program is pure pleasure. The title selection, from Bernstein's "Mass" is worth the price of the album. I had the recent pleasure of seeing Mr. Bogart appear in the role of Lancelot in Molly Smith's wonderful production of "Camelot" at Arena Stage in Washington. This exposure lead me to find this CD, and I am very glad I did. He tackles some standards as well as some lesser known Broadway tunes and makes each one of them his own. If you are a fan of theatrical singing, you will find Matt Bogart keeping up with Brent Barrett and others of today's stars. Buy this CD. Encourage record companies to continue making such releases available. And by the way, Matt, skip the faux rock and roll next time out."

Success couldn't come to a sweeter man!!

Katieswaz | Columbia, MO USA | 07/15/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a fan of Matt's ever since I saw him in Aida. My disappointment of not seeing principle, Adam Pascal was short lived. This Ohio native truly knocked my socks off that night. I immediately ordered Simple Song. I would love to hear more of JFK after hearing Matt's A New America. I'm so glad he has chosen the songs he is known for, Why, God Why?, Soliquoy, the Aida duets, Tell My Father, and Ruby Baby!! They conjure so many pictures. But songs that blew me away was Proud Lady and If You Still Love Me?(a duet with brother, Dan). Since then I have seen him in Camelot...he can sing If Ever I Would Leave You. Robert Goulet move over here's the new Lancelot. And his Curly is to die for. I never knew Oklahoma! was a fan participation musical. But a few of the audience were whispering responses back to questions like "Handsome ain't I?" This CD is all I thought it would be and much more. If you are a fan of Matt's and/or Simple Song. Run and buy More Simple Songs. Here you will hear If Ever I would Leave You and Oh What Beautiful Morning, Much more."

Nobody should be this handsome and this talented!

like-it-is | 06/12/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"SIMPLE SONG really shows off this good looking guy's beautiful voice and way with a song.While I have heard stronger versions of the famous "Soliloquy" from CAROUSEL (John Raitt's is tough to beat)and "Simple Song" from Bernstein's MASS, Matt Bogart's versions of "Her Face" from the musical CARNIVAL! and "The Rain Song" from 110 in the SHADE are outstanding. His final note on the wonderfully sung "Proud Lady" from THE BAKER'S WIFE left me in awe."