Title: Don't hate, just appreciate
Product review: Reviewers are typically villifying this album because they either 1) hate Manilow OR 2)hate the songs; or both. The 50's are not my favorite period, but Manilow's interpretations are just fine and respectful of the originals. Why is this a #1 album? Because no one records these kinds of songs anymore and very few singers can do them just justice. Give Manilow some credit here...I too, prefer his original music, on much less commercially successful albums (Mayflower, Paradise Cafe, etc.). The album is well crafted and pleasant to the ear. Give credit where it is due...Manilow and Davis unlocked a key to something many, many people wanted to hear (sales talk, folks).
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