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notmesodonoteventhinkso | new york, new york USA | 08/21/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you know Twiggy only for her modeling and acting talents, you will find her song stylings a tremendously worthwhile surprise. She delivers her material with a compelling, credible authority that you will absolutely adore. And if you're already familiar with Twiggy's wonderfully charming renditions of Gershwin and Coward standards -- such as those found on the highly recommended soundtracks of "If Love Were All," "My One and Only" and "The Boyfriend" -- the Twiggy you encounter on this CD will be a further revelation. On "Midnight Blue" she has applied her remarkable interpretive abilities to contemporary music, and the results are, to say the least, stunning! From standout versions of '60s pop anthems ("Be My Baby," "Needles And Pins" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," for instance) to terrific interpretations of rock music of a more recent vintage ("Diamond," "Johnny and Mary" or "The First Cut Is The Deepest"), the tracks have an extraordinary freshness and sparkle. "Arabian Nights" is highly hypnotic, and virtually all of the songs demand repeated listenings. Carly Simon contributes background vocals on the opening track, and additional support comes from highly professional producers, imaginative arrangers and strong musicians. In short, this compilation is yet another triumph for Twiggy. And by the time you reach the CD finale -- an unusual and most effective near-acappella version of "The End Of The World" -- you'll feel that you scored a real coup in discovering this album."
Twiggy's a Great Singer!
Dennis Lee Cleven | Madison, WI | 08/20/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Midnight Blue" is an excellent compilation of her 80s recordings which are featured on CD for the first time. Twiggy's vocal abilities show an increased power and range since her earlier recordings in the 70s. While Twiggy has always been a fine singer and an interpreter of songs, her foray into musical theatre, "If Love Were All", "My One and Only", and the brilliant album "London Pride" already showed that Twiggy has a true gift as a singer. It is refreshing that this CD brings her back to pop music.
There are covers of some of her favourite songs of the 60s and Twiggy makes them her own while still being true to the originals. "Baby I Love You", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", and an amazing rendition of "The First Cut Is the Deepest" are all sung with pathos and sincerity. This is definitely Twiggy's gift as an artist: she puts herself into a song with true feeling. Included is a superb duet with Leo Sayer, "Save the Last Dance For Me" and a haunting rendition of "End of The World" which is unforgettable.
This is not an album of covers; there are many superb new songs and most are uptempo such as the brilliant opening track "Stay" with Carly Simon audible on back up, "Johnny and Mary", "Temptation", "Hiding From The Eyes of Love", and "Nervous Tension" which is a great dance number. The title track is another song that lingers in the mind long after hearing it and it is a beautiful song. "Midnight Blue" is a song to be played again and again. The entire album is to be played again and again. Twiggy. The name still brings to mind images of a model who entered into the public eye during the British Invasion. She was only a model for four years and she has done so much more as an actress and singer. Once this sublime CD is on the earlier image is forgotten and her talent as a singer who is gifted with a unique and beautiful voice will carry the listener to who Twiggy has evolved into: A truly talented woman of Today! "Midnight Blue" is a CD to be enjoyed again and again. It deserves the five star rating. Enjoy!!!"
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
