By Request

Renee Olstead | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2002)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00006UFPC
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,458 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #15 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > General

Track Listings

1. Sunday Kind Of Love

2. Sentimental Journey

3. Georgia On my Mind

4. Taking a Chance on Love

5. Bill Bailey

6. What a Wonderful World

7. Over The Rainbow

8. At Last

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Oldies from a Bright Young Lady, June 23, 2005

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John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: By Request (Audio CD)

This is not what would be called an original album. It consists of Olstead's renditions of works from the WWII era. She does a very creditable job. Her voice is strong and clear and the accompaniment is modest in size (not big band) but perfect. In general, this means a laid back tempo and easy swing.

I didn't think I would ever be able to favorably recognize a rendition of "What a Wonderful World" that did not have Satchmo's unique styling but this one is superb. So too does she manage to snatch "Georgia on My Mind" from Ray Charles and make it her own. This is what she accomplishes all through the album.

None of these qualifies as my favorites but I have no regrets. It is a solid piece of work.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bo Lewis, Host of Big Band Dance Party, January 25, 2003

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Bo Lewis, Host of Big Band Dance Party, www.b... (Owings, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: By Request (Audio CD)

Renee Olstead's "By Request..." is one of the sweetest surprises to come along in quite awhile. She carries on the legacy of the Golden Age of Jazz & Blues with her unique shadings and touch that's quite rare in today's offerings. "By Request.." is a marvelous expression of love that's sure to please. Classic standards, creative arrangements, superb all-star musicians
and Renee's sensuous styling make this a must have. What a wonderful world it is!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a prodigy!, October 11, 2005

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Jerry W. Pierce "desertguy" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: By Request (Audio CD)

This CD while very good is not as good as the later "Renee Olstead" CD. Her voice is more mature and the backing and production values of the later CD are superior. There is one song that is common to both CDs "Taking a Chance on Love." The difference is rather striking. If you are only ordering one Renee Olstead Album skip "By Request" and get "Renee Olstead."