SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 38 Min.
Released by CBS Records in 1989, this album made Harry Connick Jr. a star, as he covers eleven jazz standards. The tracks are:
Title: Time:
- It Had to Be You [big band & vocals] 2:41
- Love is Here to Say 4:13
- Stompin’ at the Savoy [no vocals] 4:17
- But Not For Me 4:34
- Winter Wonderland [no vocals] 3:04
- Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 4:24
- Autumn in New York [no vocals] 2:50
- I Could Write a Book 2:30
- Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off 4:13
- It Had to Be You [instrumental trio] 1:44
- Where or When 3:52
REVIEW:
Exuding an ideal blend of class and style, Harry Connick, Jr. brings the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack to life. After the effervescent sound of Track 1 (it’s a gem!), the album’s increasingly mellowness is prevalent. In some instances (i.e. Tracks 2 & 11), Connick Jr.’s low-key vocals are so subtle that it’s hard to even make out the song lyrics.
While the straight-up instrumental tracks are consistently wonderful, this soundtrack’s best moments (i.e. Tracks 1 & 8) are when Connick Jr.’s vocals step up to match the timeless big band sound. The downside, unfortunately, is the album’s running time flies by too fast. Still, picking up this vintage Connick Jr. effort makes an elegant contribution to any CD collection or download list.
PACKAGING:
The track titles and composers are credited, but the running times aren’t included. The insert includes a film still montage from the film, credits, and a note from director Rob Reiner.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
