Foreign Affair: Reunion in Rhythm

Frankie Laine | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 2, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B0000AHEUD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,531 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Laura

2. Mam'selle

3. Addormentarmi Cosi (I Love You More Every Day)

4. Autumn Leaves

5. Nao Tem Solucao

6. La Paloma

7. Mona Lisa

8. Si Tu Partais (If You Go)

9. Quiereme Mucho

10. Torna a Surriento

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Disc: 2

1. Too Marvelous for Words

2. I Forget the Time

3. September in the Rain

4. You're Just My Kind

5. I Would Do Anything for You

6. Lover, Come Back to Me

7. Blue Moon

8. The Love of Loves

9. Dream a Little Dream of Me

10. Baby, Just for Me

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Editorial Reviews

Both albums on this Frankie Laine two-fer feature arrangements by, and orchestras under the direction of Michel Legrand. "Reunion" also features Andre Previn contributing piano on several tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two classics!, February 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Foreign Affair: Reunion in Rhythm (Audio CD)

Frankie Laine's two discs with Michel Legrand are the best LPs he ever cut, along with the classic "Jazz Spectacular" release. The arrangements are surprising and clever, bursting with energy and excitement. The song choices are all superb, ranging from well-known standards ("September in the Rain" and an unforgettable "Lover Come Back to Me") to such little-known gems as "I Forget the Time" and "You're Just the Kind." Best of all is Laine himself, sounding confident and joyous throughout. His version of "Too Marvelous For Words" is simply delightful, and Laine handles the clever wordplay with style and charm. There's not a bad moment anywhere on this two-disc set. And not one Western-themed song in sight, for those who don't care for that aspect of Frankie's career. This release is long overdue.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laine + Legrand = Pop Heaven, November 27, 2006

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Thomas Bumbera (Maplewood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foreign Affair: Reunion in Rhythm (Audio CD)

If you want to hear Laine at his best, with possibly his best orchestral backing, "Reunion In Rhythm" is the one to get - Legrand's arrangements are light as a croissant, but swing with verve, pushing Laine to new heights as an interpreter of standards. "Foreign Affair" is a bit more straight-pop, but again, very tasteful, with Laine's voice in its prime. After this one, check out "Return of Mr. Rhythm," also on Collectables.