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Julie Wilson Sings the Cole Porter Songbook

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Julie Wilson's tribute to Cole Porter is a brilliant foray into the catalogue of this master songwriter. She and her pianist William Roy explore all sides of Porter, including some fine obscurities as well as many great Porter standards. To each, Julie Wilson imparts her very special brand of wit and feeling, whether on a moodily brilliant interpretation of 'Down In The Depths' or a swinging and sexy romp through 'Don't Look At Me That Way'. All in all, a superb album, displaying Ms Wilson's talents at their apex.

Only Julie Wilson could pull together as diverse a collection of Porter songs with such style, sass, sex and subtlety. With a voice both ageless and indelibly stamped by time she breathes warmth, life and meaning into every song. The Tale of the Oyster is an absolute gem. Rarely performed, but I can't imagine anyone doing it better. Bravo Julie!

Almost anything Julie Wilson has recorded is worthy of high praise; this selection even more so. Enjoy!

Too much drama with too little talent. I am very disappointed with this album. Too much reading out of the lyrics for my taste and sudden howling and whispering make listening very unpleasant. Her voice is quite unstable and "old".

I don't think Cole Porter ever wanted his wonderfully witty lyrics to be read in such an overly dramatic manner. I hadn't listened to a Julie Wilson recording for many years and I purchased this one believing that she would be as enjoyable as she was when first I heard her. Either my tastes have changed, or Julie has.

She hams her way through this familiar stuff as if she doesn't know what the lyric is about. It isn't that her voice is bad, it's just to much voice for Cole Porter's music. Her reading of "Most Gentlemen Don't Like Love" is an example of the over-acting that is evident in every selection on this CD. Buy some of her old recordings, but...leave this one alone!