The Look of Love [IMPORT]

Claudine Longet

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 1998)
• Original Release Date: 1967
• Format: Import
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B00000709X
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #788,928 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Look of Love

2. Man in a Raincoat

3. Think of Rain

4. How Insensitive

5. Manha de Carnaval

6. I Love How You Love Me

7. Creators of Rain

8. When I'm Sixty-Four

9. Good Day Sunshine

10. End of the World

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Japanese reissue of the ethereal French chanteuse's 1967 album for A&M. Tracks include the classic Bacharach/David title track and covers of The Beatles', 'When I'm Sixty-Four' and 'Good Day Sunshine'. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For fans of Claudine and those turned on by French speakers!, July 13, 1998

By A Customer

Claudine Longet to me epitomized the paradox of sensuality and innocence, both at the same time. Her French accent combined with her ultra-clean cut girl-next-door looks ran a close second to my all time favorite 60's girl singer, Dusty Springfield. The difference was that Dusty could belt out a song while Claudine was barely able to whisper it. Therein lies her charm. This particular album has a LOT of cover versions, reflecting the "hits" of the times as well as styles prevalent at the time. Her cover of "The Look Of Love" unlike Dusty Springfield's sensual version and the Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 version was "cute" rather than sexy. But still very pleasant to listen to. I played it during my all-nite FM show at the time. The Samba-styled tracks "How Insensitive" and "Manha De Carnival" are favorites and a good choice of material. Her Lennon/McCartney covers of "Good Day Sunshine" and "When I'm 64&! ! quot; are appropriate for her little girl voice... while the standards "I Love How You Love Me" and "The End Of The World" are done in a style that can be called "adequate" but not particularly emotionally charged. The remaining tracks include "Man In A Raincoat", a darker sounding song than I'd have thought, and "Think Of Rain" which is actually very cute and a good choice of material for Claudine's voice. Another "weather" song, "Creators of Rain" rounds out the album and again, lends itself to her voice adequately. Claudine will never be accused of being a great singer, or interpreter of lyric. However, I like her voice, and find it soothing and with light material such as this, I am enticed to forget remastering my vinyl copy and just purchase the Japanese CD which has already been remastered for cd release. I just wish that A&M Records (US) would release her catalog but perhaps they no longer have t! ! he rights to the album. I can't recommend this album to eve! ryone BUT to her legions of fans this is a welcome treat and a long-awaited one at that. Now hopefully the remaining albums will find their way onto cd as well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chillout classic, May 17, 2002

By	R. Riis "rriis" (NY) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Look of Love (Audio CD)

For my money, the best of Claudine Longet's original albums. Great song selection, arrangements, and performances. Essential for Claudine fans.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars French goddess, May 29, 2000

By	chloe (Canada) - See all my reviews

I was first introduced to Claudine when I saw her in the movie The Party with Peter Sellers. Ever since then I have loved her music. She has one of the most sweet sounding, soothing and sexy voices around.