SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:36 Min.
Collaborating with Jimmy Webb, Carly Simon includes this jazz standard as a duet on her 1997 Film Noir album. The song written by Frank Loesser dates back to 1944.
REVIEW:
Backed by a piano-dominant melody, this softly downbeat ballad initially sounds reminiscent of something Barry Manilow might have conjured up in the Late ‘70s. What sets this track apart is the curious inclusion of electric guitar late in the song. If meant solely as an instrumental contrast to give the duet a pause, it’s fine – otherwise, the guitar work doesn’t seem all that necessary.
As to the duet itself, Carly Simon and Jimmy Webb’s teamwork establishes a finely-tuned, almost timeless chemistry. Overall, this classy cover isn’t a must in terms of a download, but it should please easy listening fans.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
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