Recorded during golden age of traditional pop (when rock was still considered a kiddie novelty) this album presents honey voiced Vic Damone singing his heart out to some sophisticated and serious ballads of Cole Porter & friends calibre.
Contrary to what was going on around the same time (and to his hit singles) he is NOT destroyed with syrupy strings and backing vocals,in fact arrangements were kept at the minimum and that simplicity works out perfectly. The beauty of Damone's voice,the dynamics of his singing and the way he gently swings with youthful abandon are first class and if you ask me,this is one of the top vocal albums of all time,far more interesting than overrated and calculated Sinatra.
I dare you to listen seductive opener "You stepped out of a dream" without marveling what Damone does with just a small combo and keeping that voice under control,never going full blast but sounding sincere and intimate.
This is pure class.
No comments:
Post a Comment