SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:31 Min.
As the finale of her 2003 One Love album, American Idol alum Kimberley Locke covers this pop standard dating back to Judy Garland in 1939’s The Wizard of Oz.
REVIEW:
Re-imagined with a contemporary R&B beat, the magic of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” works for Kimberley Locke. Supported by a spot-on choir, the underrated Locke sounds terrific. Though it isn’t surprising this track is reminiscent of an American Idol semi-finals/finals-style performance, Locke still imbues this overdone standard with a classy update. It’s well worth considering as a download option for jazzy R&B playlists.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
