Robson & Jerome [Import]

Robson & Jerome | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Msi
• ASIN: B00000APCR
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,208 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

One of the stranger British pop phenomenons of the '90s, the duo of Robson Green and Jerome Flynn catapulted from television actors to music stars in 1995 with their slick covers of "Unchained Melody"/"White Cliffs of Dover," a double A-sided single that became the biggest-selling British single of the '90s. Of course, Robson & Jerome were essentially one-hit wonders, but they were of an enormous magnitude, out-selling artists like Pulp, Oasis, and Blur during the height of Brit-pop. Such grand success made them the target of derision for much of the music press, who criticized the duo's manufactured, polished covers of pop and rock classics as nostalgia mongering. And, to a certain extent, they were right, since Robson & Jerome not only offered nothing new musically, the two actors, who portrayed soldiers on the drama Soldier, Soldier, were designed to appeal to a nation that was enveloped by a swell of nostalgia surrounding the 50th anniversary of VE Day. Robson & Jerome offered just enough flair and charisma to make their pleasant, undistinguished records palatable and, for many, charming. Like most one-hit wonders, the duo's second album was a sales disappointment, although it sold respectably and spent a number of weeks in the British Top Ten. Nevertheless, they will always be remembered for the months that they ruled the charts in 1995 with their smooth crooning and unrepentant nostalgia. Robson & Jerome would never have made the transition from television to music if it wasn't for Simon Cowell, an A&R executive for RCA Records.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robson & Jerome, February 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Robson & Jerome (Audio CD)

This interesting collection of "oldies" is done with a delightful joy that lifts the listener into a great mood. The singers' camaraderie shines through the fun and funky tunes. I pop it into the CD player for a quick pick-me-up and I'll tell you, it beats Prozac!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Alot of fun!, November 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Robson & Jerome (Audio CD)

I am a great fan of Robson Green, which prompted me to purchase this cd. It is a trip back in time, with many old standards, some I could have done without (like The Kiss Polka). The backing vocals are a bit overdone, bordering on cheesy, but overall the cd is alot of fun and I recommend it for nostalgia fans and fans of Robson and/or Jerome.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Bit About Robson & Jerome, January 14, 2003

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"genebuettner" (Joplin, Mo, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robson & Jerome (Audio CD)

These lads are popular actors in Britain. They were in popular series in the 90s, I believe it was called "Soldier, Soldier". One of the scenes called for them to sing at a Karaoke club in either Australia or New Zealand. A couple of session musicians were hired to do the actual vocals for the scene. During a break in rehearsals, they took the mike and went "live" witn one of the numbers. The rest of the cast and the production staff were so impressed with their talent that the sesison musicians were canned forthwith and they did the scene themselves. It was so good that the production company back in the UK was inundated with requests for any recordings. This album was the result. Buy it! It is worth every penny at any price. Too bad they've never been released in the states...