Search - Sue Raney :: New and Now!

More Pop Side of great singer

E. C Goodstein | Northern CA United States | 07/23/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is a welcome rerelease, if something of a mixed bag. Released mid '60's as an attempt to capture a more pop audience for Sue, it has some curious inclusions like "Georgy Girl," "Love Me Tender," "Yesterday," & "Groovin,' as well as her semi-'hit,' "I've stayed Too Long at the Fair" (lovely version-- I prefer to Streisand by a lot). And some lesser known ones of merit like "I Can Hear the Music" & her own very catchy "Once Was a Time I Thought" with near be bop meets pop vocalese. A solid effort, if not as vital as most of the other more jazz albums listed here that are available-- & certainly a daunting price. But if you love Sue, you'll want it as a demonstration of her versatility-- or if you want a more pop side to a fine singer."