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226 of 239 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sizzlin' sentimental songs -, February 8, 2005
Oh my this cd is soooooooo hot. My eardrums are smokin' and so will yours. David Foster and Humberto Gatica prove once again that their partnership in sound production has no rival for attention in my ears.
Michael Bublé and Nelly Furtado sing a sentimental samba duet that sealed my affection at track four. "Quando, Quando, Quando" is so outstanding. It starts with a gentle guitar by Heitor Pereira and spectacular flute by Dan Higgins. The echo of Nelly Furtado's voice is lovely and her voice is so compatible with Michael's. Then they sing together and her harmony with his is just incredible.
I think the tempo changes and Big-Band arrangement of "Can't Buy Me Love" show off Michael Bublé at his vocally versatile finest. "The More I See You" is another smokin' swing treat.
I was thinking at about track 8 with the saucy, latin "Save The Last Dance for Me" that there is just no way I can handle anymore musical tenderness today. And then I hear the ballad "Try a Little Tenderness" at track 9 (the piano by Randy Waldman creates mood du jour). Jochem Van der Saag's keyboard and harmonica contributions on "How Sweet it Is" are remarkable at track 10. I'm sure at that point in the disc I can't stand anymore when Chris Botti's trumpet and Michael's voice on "Song for You" reduced me to pathetic pile of pudding. I was toast - both sides.
I think this cd is even better than Michael's debut and I have to say his first cd blew me away.
I will never tire of this audio heaven. Never.
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123 of 128 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"can it get any better than this ~ Michael Buble", February 8, 2005
Pop vocalist of the millennium is Michael Buble, the Vancouver crooner with his latest release "It's Time", arriving near the eve Valentine's Day Buble with new material and some vintage standards...featuring an unforgettable youthful style that takes you back to the '40s, '50s and '60s...listening to every tune on this album brings back memories of Nat King Cole (one of my favorite singers of all time), Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra as they were crooning favorite standards of the day...he is a cross between James Dean and Elvis Presley in appearance, but has the style and ability of Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin...Michael has the uncanny ability to nail each track with his signature style and making it his own.
Sit back and let's take a listen to the selections on this guaranteed winner..."FEELING GOOD", wonderful arrangement by David Foster, as Buble sings the orchestrated brass gives off a James Bond flavor and you're waiting for your drink...shaken not stirred..."A FOGGY DAY (In London Town)", great arrangement by Bill Holman on this classic George & Ira Gershwin tune, swingin' big band is here and alive..."YOU DON'T KNOW ME", composed and recorded by Eddy Arnold, later performed by Jerry Vale and Ray Charles, always a favorite of my wife Judy, her reaction to Michael's recording is the best yet..."QUANDO, QUANDO, QUANDO", very big hit for Englebert Humperdinck, just like the late Bing Crosby, Buble has more fun with duets and it shows with Nelly Furtado, latin arrangement by David Foster is contagious..."HOME", composed by Michael Buble, arranged by David Foster and Bill Ross is the most requested song from this album on the airwaves..."CAN'T BUY ME LOVE", jazzy arrangement by John Clayton Jr and David Foster, more than a toe-tapper, as Buble swings with a vengence..."THE MORE I SEE YOU", arranger John Clayton Jr. shows you why the late Billy May with Capitol Records was the greatest arranger for the label, Buble swings this one in the Sinatra style and you're loving every minute of it..."SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME", with a rumba beat the tempo is close to the Drifters classic arrangement, only better and Michael is having a ball..."TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS", dim the lights and pour your favorite beverage, with your favorite partner this is a lush arrangement by David Foster and Bill Ross, the lyrics tell the whole story..."HOW SWEET IT IS", the classic Motown hit from yesteryear with swingin' brass and harmonica that arranger John Clayton Jr. provides for Buble to make his entrance groove..."SONG FOR YOU", the great Leon Russell's hit, arranged by David Foster and Bill Ross with guest artist Chris Botti on trumpet is completely mesmerizing ..."I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN", look out Ole Blues Eyes, cause the Vancouver crooner is on the loose with the one and only Nelson Riddle arrangement orchestrated by Sammy Nestico courtesy of Paul Anka, not bad company for Michael to be in..."YOU AND I", composer Stevie Wonder arranged by David Foster and Jeremy Lubbock brings a tear to your eye as Michael pours his heart out, along with heartfelt lyrics and brings it home, just listen quietly and see if you don't agree...entire album has soul...this track alone is worth the price of the album.
My wife and I were fortunate enough to see Michael in a St. Louis concert, met him back stage...might add this young man made a very positive impression on all who attended that night's show...he's a first class guy and has everything going for him...couldn't happen to a nicer person...it's like second nature with his natural ability to vocalize and be a crowd pleaser is pure magic...shows why Buble has the the stuff stars are made of...he's the hottest property in the genre of "American Standards" today...as Michael warns his band, "get ready it's about to start all over again"...climb aboard this musical merry-go-round, you'll never regret it...Good Luck, Michael!
Total Time: 49:15 on 13 Tracks ~ Warner Music 48946 ~ (2/08/2005)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Panties Were Flying In Boston, July 19, 2005
Apparently, a Boston cabbie sees and hears lots of things. One night, picking up a fare outside the Wang Theater, some women (of varied ages) got in and announced that they were wearing no longer wearing their panties. The reason? They had tossed them up on the stage adorned by Canadian sensation Michael Buble.
I heard this story on a recent trip to Boston, where I also heard this CD. Buble, I was told, is a dynamic and sexy singer, and he's got the everyman good looks and the stage moves (he's great with a microphone) to whip his public into a frenzy. His repetoire reflects a penchant for standards, old and new, and some experimentation. Buble is described sometimes as "middle of the road" and "smooth jazz," but I think he's more inventive and talented than those words imply to the jazz fan. This is a guy whose grandfather encouraged him to listen to vocalists of the 1940's and 1950's, and on his better songs this tradition is evident. His New York debut was in 2003 at the jazz-oriented Blue Note club, but he's been successful in more pop-oriented venues as well, notablyy in movies and TV.
Buble's choice (and most singers probably wish they had this problem) is whether to lean more towards jazz or pop, or to stray towards some flashy jazz/pop commercial fusion that fails his early promise. On his best songs his clear strong voice radiates superb phrasing and inventive dynamics--reigning in his vocal when you expect a punch (e.g., the dynamics on "You Don't Know Me By Now"). He gives a heartfelt performance on "A Foggy Day (in London Town)," and surprises with his rhythm and tone. Despite the frequent comparisons to Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle, only "I've Got You Under My Skin" uses Riddle's score. It's a tribute, not an impersonation. He can sound like Sinatra at times, but it's not a slavish devotion. To me, the album's highlight is "The More I Want You," he tells the story with believable emotion, not just relying on that freshly groomed voice.
Yet, Buble clearly goes for some easy (some might say cheap) home runs, most notably on the undistinguished (except for the trumpet) "Song For You," and the crowd pleasing "Latin" rhythms injected into "Save the Last Dance For Me." There's also the obligatory duet, "Quando." The latter is pleasant enough, he and Furtado curve around each other's voices, but a listener won't develop a longterm romance with it. Similarly, on the opening "Feelin' Good," he does a faithful reproduction of a brassy Las Vegas crowd pleaser, but its appeal is limited--you appreciate that he knows the tricks, but he's not adding much new.
However, Buble's talent and musical savvy is just too deep, because he also hits you with interesting versions of "Can't Buy Me Love," playing with the tempo, and "How Sweet It Is," where his nicely messy voice mixes it up with some startlingly fresh blues guitar, harmonica, and organ. Although his one original number is somewhat disappointing, Buble's musicianship, originality, and appreciation of the total sound blow away most of his competition. He knows enough to let the instruments stand out, and his accompaniment is excellent, especially on bass and the trumpet and guitar solos. Overall, the youthful Mr. Buble has too much of a young man's voice; the timbre and shadings haven't had enough cooking time yet; however, this heartthrob has the potential for a longterm musical relationship, not just a one-night fling.
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