In My Style / Fresh Flavor

Jane Morgan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B0000523PI
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,101 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Side by Side

2. My Coloring Book

3. I'm Sorry

4. My Heart Belongs to Daddy

5. You Belong to Me

6. Till I Waltz Again With You

7. Fascination

8. Downtown

9. People

10. Why Don't You Believe Me

11. We'll Sing in the Sunshine

12. Old Cape Cod

13. Good Lovin'

14. (You're My) Soul and Inspiration

15. These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

16. Strangers in the Night

17. The Sound of Silence

18. When a Man Loves a Woman

19. Daydream

20. Monday, Monday

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jane oozes class and style covering famous songs, October 18, 2002

By 

Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: In My Style / Fresh Flavor (Audio CD)

I've heard all these songs by other people, often by the original artists, but Jane sings them differently - sometimes only a little, sometimes more so. In each and every case, Jane changes the song enough to make it her own, while retaining the essence of the original.

Jane covers one of her own, Fascination, which was a big American hit for her in the fifties.

If there is a slight weakness, it may be her cover of Percy Sledge's When a man loves a woman, with the genders reversed. The swapping of man (one syllable) with woman (two syllables) doesn't quite fit the melody, but that's a minor point.

On Petula's Downtown, Jane seems to be attempting a British accent - it's not very accurate, but it's much better than any Brit attempting an American accent.

Among the other great covers are songs made famous by Barbra Streisand, Brenda Lee, Jo Stafford, Teresa Brewer, Gale Garnett, the Young Rascals, the Righteous brothers, Nancy Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, the Lovin' Spoonful, the Mamas and Papas, Dionne Warwick and Bob Lind - quite a range.

These are no mere imitations of the originals, but they are interesting. It is a pity that so little of Jane's lovely music is available. Buy this to encourage further releases.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun stuff, July 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: In My Style / Fresh Flavor (Audio CD)

Epic hadn't much of a clue about what to do with Jane Morgan after signing her. She certainly wasn't a rock singer, had a supperclub style and Contiental mentality, was too dramatic and glamorous for the teen crowd, too sophisticated for adult buyers. The ultimate solution were these albums of covers, in turns ridiculous in choice, amusing in execution and delightful in experience. They proved Morgan could sing Anything with a capital A and make it her own. Both albums sold big, to Epic's surprise and delight, and Morgan is the reason why. She was never above doing a song, but when she did a song she did it her way. These albums still are great listening.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Morgan sold her songs without even trying--she was THAT good !!!, April 15, 2008

By 

Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: In My Style / Fresh Flavor (Audio CD)

In My Style/Fresh Flavor is an outstanding twofer CD that has all the songs from two of Jane's record albums entitled In My Style and Fresh Flavor. The quality of the sound is superb; and I like that artwork. I always appreciate it when the original record album artwork is incorporated into the CD artwork.

"Side By Side" starts the track set with a busting number by the great Jane Morgan. Jane belts this out like the pro she was and the music that goes with her singing complements her style completely! Jane's voice is as clear as a bell--and I love it! "I'm Sorry" is another highlight of this album; Jane performs this number which I believe was originally done by Brenda Lee. The backup chorus harmonizes well but still this number belongs to Jane Morgan--she sings it well. Listen also for a wonderful interpretation of the classic "My Heart Belongs To Daddy;" this was one of the best songs Marilyn Monroe ever performed and I think Jane Morgan's rendition is equally strong. Jane's excellent diction enhances her performance, too.

"You Belong To Me" gives us Jane singing another wonderful cover of this very famous love song; and she aces this as easily as breathing! Jane's an excellent chanteuse. "Fascination" was one of Jane's earliest hits; and just one listen tells you why! "People" is also a major highlight of this album; Jane Morgan sings this with great sensitivity and this impresses me a lot.

"We'll Sing In The Sunshine" gives us Jane doing an upbeat tune that belies somewhat the lyrics about the ambivalence about a love affair. "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" is easily another masterpiece for Jane Morgan; she has some mighty fine music to go along with her singing and she never misses a beat! "Strangers In The Night" features Jane front and center--and I certainly don't mind that one bit!

"When A Man Loves A Woman," which was first sung by Percy Sledge, gets the royal treatment from Jane who delivers this with panache and all her might. This ballad gets a slower tempo than I'm used to but it works very well and it all sounds very pretty. "Monday, Monday" is an interesting cover of this tune by The Mamas and The Papas; I'm not sure that she surpasses their rendition but it isn't a bad number either.

The album ends strong with Jane Morgan performing a wonderful, peppy rendition of "Elusive Butterfly." This tune has a wonderful musical arrangement and Jane was born to sing songs like this!

Overall, Jane Morgan fans will want this CD without any doubt. People who like classic pop vocals will also enjoy this album.