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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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I have many of Franks cd's but this is one of his best.He does some of his old songs with more up to date arrangements.He also takes some songs from the Everley Bros and Ed Townsend and others and does one hell of a job.If I could give it 100 stars I would.

This here album is a very pleasant latter-day attempt by Frankie Avalon at recreating a doo-wop sound. I find it notable for some interesting keyboard sounds that often have a bell-like quality. Many of the songs feature synth-strings in the background as well as backing vocalists. His vocals are still good. This album was released in the 1990's, but sounds much unlike other 90's albums. This version of Venus is very good, with it's harpsichord-like synthesiser and echo. The album makes you feel good. The tracks featured are mostly pop staples from the late 50's, including a few remakes of his old hits. This is definitely a good album.

However, an augmented version was released in 2005 by a British company which features five more songs. It was called 'My special angel' and is in print, available on this very website, so I suggest you order yourself a copy of 'My special angel' if you like the samples here or want to collect more Frankie Avalon music.

This is a much more mature Frankie Avalon than most fans will remember. His voice has deepened and he sounds terrific. His versions of "Let It Be Me" and "Goodnight My Love" are particularly outstanding. This is truly enjoyable from start to finish. Any fan of 1950's ballads should own this CD.

This is a much more mature Frankie Avalon than most fans will remember. His voice has deepened and he sounds terrific. His versions of "Let It Be Me" and "Goodnight My Love" are particularly outstanding. This is truly enjoyable from start to finish. Any fan of 1950's ballads should own this CD.

This is probably Avalon`s most recent CD and is truly enjoyable. Each song is done very well and is without question, my favorite CD. I think the version of Bobby Sox to Stockings is much better than the original recording. If your an easy listening music fan, then this CD is definitely meant for you.

CDs of vintage rock & roll songs should never be latter day rerecordings. Why spoil a memory of a fine record with some dashed off inferior track? Wasn't the original the reason you liked a particular song in the first place?

CDs of song remakes are not worth the plastic they are etched on. So, stick with originals-- by the way, this Avalon CD is all remakes-- yuck!

My biggest complaint about this album is that it is too short! Avalon is in great voice, even though the arrangements sound a little cheap. It is a shame that Avalon does not record more often and with a larger orchestra. The combination of "You Send Me" with "For Sentimental Reasons" works well with its I-VI-II-V harmony. I wish Avalon had held the note in measures 7 and 8 of "Venus" longer; it is a bit clipped. This album is certainly superior to the one done in the 70s with the disco "Venus" and some truly uninspired new songs.