Steven Davis - a Priceless Find
K. Wormald | 03/20/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I had never heard of Steven Davis when I bought REMEMBER ROMANCE, but I was attracted by its mix of Broadway and classic American composers, so I took a chance. It's now my favorite CD, right up there with Sinatra's SONGS FOR SWINGIN' LOVERS. The title song, "Remember" was used as the theme in the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movie, YOU'VE GOT MAIL. Davis has a smooth, mellow voice, and he makes old standards like "Moonlight Serenade" sound fresh and contemporary. I particularly love his rendition of "I Have Dreamed" from THE KING AND I. It was originally a duet, but Davis turns it into a stand-alone love song as beautiful as "Night and Day." His background orchestration is lush, but not overbearing; Davis' voice is at the center of every song. If you are planning a an evening of romance, light a fire, uncork a good wine, and pop in this CD. It will work every time."