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California Girl

Nancy Sinatra | Format: Audio CD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (April 30, 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Buena Vista
  • ASIN: B000065GRA
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #230,197 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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This particular California Girl originally hails from Jersey City, a fact that only underscores the mythic nature of the Golden State. And make no mistake: this is something of a kitsch record, even if it doesn't quite match the scale of Sebastian Cabot Sings Dylan. A musical tie-in with Disney's California Adventure park, this theme album fairly seamlessly melds previous Cali-related tracks from the Nancy Sinatra canon with newly recorded versions of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," Bachrach's "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," Chicago's "Saturday in the Park," and even a duet with Brian Wilson on his evergreen "California Girls." If Nancy's voice has never quite benefited from the family gene pool lottery, it's developed a bit of jazzy brass and character over the years, a factor that helps recast even a melodramatic chestnut like the Mamas and Papas' "California Dreamin'" into a bluesy, world-weary lament. Guest stars like Blondie drummer Clem Burke and former Guns 'n' Roses ax-slinger Gilby Clark attempt to give the project some rock credibility, but Sinatra's take on Roy Wood's Move classic, "California Man" (inspired more by Cheap Trick's searing cover versions), and a William Shatner-worthy version of "Hotel California" only recall the Chairman's own disastrous flirtations with the medium; perhaps it's something in the genes. But when she sticks to more pop- and jazz-tinged material, Sinatra shows she can definitely sell a song. --Jerry McCulley

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4.0 out of 5 stars Freshly squeezed Nancy Sinatra brand California music, July 11, 2002
This review is from: California Girl (Audio CD)
A California theme album sounds perfect for Nancy Sinatra, most of them being cover songs. No problem, she did super on covering other people's songs on her previous albums. And I must say, most of the songs are divine slices of orange succulent to the taste.

Songs like Art Garfunkel's "99 Miles From LA" and "How Are Things In California" resurrect that 60's Mamas and Papas-like sound--"You may have the sun, the sand and the sea, but why must you be so far from me?" So does Gordon Jenkins' "San Fernando Valley," which could've fit on her first two albums. And "Hello LA, Bye Bye Birmingham" from Country My Way is included. Her rendition of the Beach Boys' "California Girls" isn't bad either, with backing vocal contributions from Brian Wilson.

There is only one not-too-satisfactory number here. The slowing down that worked on her cover of "Light My Fire" does not work on her version of the Mama and Papas' California Dreamin'." No, Med fruit flies have infested that song, so let's blow dry that into orange Tang drink mix or squeeze them for Fanta Orange soda.

The 40's jazz number "Route 66" works well, as does Chicago's brassy "Saturday In The Park." The best cover is her rendition of Dionne Warwick's "Do You Know The Way To San Jose." The cheesy standard "Hooray For Hollywood" saves this album from complete disaster. As for her cover of "Hotel California," it's okay, I guess.

Yow! She goes into classic rock-and-roll boogie woogie with "California Man" and into soft-rolling bossa-nova with "There's No Place Like Home."

In eying the CD picture of Nancy resting on an orange slice, that would make Nancy a tiptop Valencia or Navel orange.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Surf, Sand, and Sinatra...NANCY, that is!, July 8, 2002
By Danny Bohin (Atlanta, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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California never sounded so good! Nancy makes each song on this CD her own. There is no mistaking the talent and workmanship on this one guys...It couldn't be better.

With songs from the sixties to current recordings, Nancy's voice sounds better than ever. If possible, it has matured with more emotion and delivery than ever before. She'll break your heart on songs like "California Dreamin'" and "99 Miles From LA" and take you on a merry go round ride with "How Are Things In California?" (not to be forgotten is Cuando Calienta el Sol) which sung is Spanish is as good as it gets. "Hotel California" makes you want to register at the front desk just to hear more.

All in all, this is one slick, emotion packed CD which Nancy shines on. I for one can't wait until Nancy releases more ear candy for us to listen to. Way to go Nancy.

Keep Rockin!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Grooviest California Girl out there!!!, April 30, 2002
By Kat (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I can't tell you how happy I am that this album is finally out! There's no one more fabulous than Nancy! She was rocking the world before Debbie Harry and before Madonna, and she continues to entertain us! She's touring in support of this new album, so, if you get a chance, you must see her live! I highly recommend this c.d. and all of her great music.
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4.0 out of 5 stars California Dreamin with Nancy
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I'm sorry, but the arrangements/production of these songs just don't cut it. Nancy does not sound her best to me here. I barely like one song on the whole album. Read more
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