Marilyn Horne: The Men in My Life

Marilyn Horne (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 16, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003FQ0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340,557 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Swingin' On A Star

2. The Man I Love

3. You're Just In Love

4. Blah, Blah, Blah/Just In Time

5. Small World

6. Long Before I Knew You

7. Friendship

8. All The Things You Are

9. In The Still Of The Night

10. Some Enchanted Evening

11. I Get Embarrassed

12. All Through The Night

13. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered

14. All I Ask Of You

15. The Little Things You Do Together

16. Love Walked In/Our Love Is Here To Stay

17. Somewhere

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great jazz arrangements., January 14, 2011

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Claudia N. Davidsen "Claudia Davidsen" (Ruskin, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marilyn Horne: The Men in My Life (Audio CD)

This is one of those times when I'm glad I didn't read the reviews first. While I respect the opinions of the other reviewers, it seems to me that it is perhaps a matter of whose cup of tea this is.

The wonderful Jackie brings much to this collection of songs. First, her voice--and enough said there. Second, her sense of humor. Third, her versatility and musicianship--put to good use here. Fourth, her very early experience singing popular music. There is much more, but let's stop at that.

Jackie's guys are also wonderful. The ensembles were terrific fun, especially "Would You Like To Swing On A Star", on which the swinging is in full swing! Delightful jazz arrangements throughout.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An under-appreciated gem!, March 1, 2008

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Stephanie Patterson "Mezzolady" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Marilyn Horne: The Men in My Life (Audio CD)

First, look at the collection of artists on one disc! Then, feast your ears on their versatility and how much pure, unadulterated FUN the singers are having. If you're looking for Marilyn Horne to display her Rossini/Handelian voice, forget it. If, however, you want to be entertained by some of the world's best singers, who are simply having fun with classic American songs, then your ears will be eternally grateful. Ms. Horne proves on this CD that she can really do it all. Of special mention, we hear the hauntingly lovely voice of Jerry Hadley, who left us far too soon. What a delight to have this in my collection. This is NOT for musical snobs! Listen and enjoy.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This is why opera singers shouldn't attempt standards, June 17, 2008

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Tomasino (Hollywood California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marilyn Horne: The Men in My Life (Audio CD)

I'm a fan of Marilyn Horne, but this recording was truly a mistake. These songs are *so* overdone anyway, they really ought to be shelved for the next 50 years. But on top of that, Ms. Horne is rarely in tune here, and if you add to that Thomas Hampson and Jerry Hadley, you won't be able to fast forward through it fast enough. Kudos to Spiro Malas, who manages to come off unscathed. When you've got Marilyn Horne (in her repertoire), you don't need any of these beasts.