Gary Williams – The Best of Abbey Road

February 13th 2010

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“Listening to Gary Williams sing is a sublime experience.” Michael Feinstein

Available for pre-order now from London theatre store Dress Circle, this special compilation features the best of Gary’s last three albums recorded at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios: “Alone Together”, “In the Lounge with Gary Williams” and “Swingin’ on Broadway”. Here’s what Michael Feinstein says about this special collection: “His interpretations are spot on and immensely fulfilling because he sings the words with sensitivity and intelligence. The sound of his voice is all his own: fresh, supple and satisfying. It takes experience and confidence to sing with the restraint he brings to his interpretations. His style is intimate yet powerful but he can also swing. Personally, I can count the number of great contemporary singers of pop standards on one hand. Gary is indeed part of the pantheon.”

CD available from Dress Circle and Jazz CDs or download from iTunes, Amazon UK or Amazon USA.

Reviews: In Tune Magazine.

Track listing:

  1. I Remember You
    from ‘Alone Together’ by *Schertzinger/Mercer 3:34
  2. Music to Watch Girls By
    from ‘In The Lounge with Gary Williams’ by *Velona/Ramin 3:07
  3. Anything Goes
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ *Porter 2:31
  4. You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by *Chamin/Strouse 2:40
  5. Why Shouldn’t I?
    from ‘Alone Together’ by *Porter 3:31
  6. Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries
    from ‘In The Lounge with Gary Williams’ by *De Sylva/Brown/Henderson 2:32
  7. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by *Idle 3:18
  8. Sweet Lorraine
    from ‘In The Lounge with Gary Williams’ by *Parish/Burwell 2:47
  9. I Thought About You
    from ‘In The Lounge with Gary Williams’ ‡Mercer/Van Heusen 2:48
  10. This Can’t Be Love
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by ?Rodgers/Hart 2:34
  11. Surrey With A Fringe On Top
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by +Rodgers/Hammerstein 4:39
  12. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
    from ‘In The Lounge with Gary Williams’ *Fields/McHugh 2:27
  13. More Than You Know
    from ‘Alone Together’ by *Eliscu/Rose/Youmans 4:15
  14. All I Need Is The Girl
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by *Styne/Sondheim 2:08
  15. My Buddy
    from ‘Alone Together’ by *Kahn/Donaldson 3:43
  16. You’re Sensational
    from ‘Alone Together’ by *Porter 3:12
  17. Isn’t It A Pity
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by ‡Gershwin/Gershwin 4:44
  18. Save The Last Dance For Me
    from ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ by +Pomus/Shuman 2:46

Arrangers: * Andrew Cottee, ‡ Richard Rodney Bennett, + Clive Dunstall, ? Paul Campbell.

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