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's
covers
,
, and others. Though
is a pedestrian cover of
's song which hit this same year, it would be a mistake to think these are all mere "covers." The production and arrangements by
and
are innovative and worthwhile. The only song they contribute is a moving version of
; the interpretation of
is respectful and intuitive.
was only three years old when this recording was pressed, and it is one of the few albums to survive the hype and get better with age.
dipping into the
songbook was a stroke of genius. Labelmate
released
on his
live album, but that version doesn't have the sensitivity of this spiritual reading. Both
tunes,
have arrangements that bring new life to what had became
favorites in the early '70s.
was covered by
, but finds its niche here, as does the superb version of
are well done, but it is
's cover of
by way of
which garnered her a number one
and Top 25 hit record.
brought
the attention she deserved. The musicianship by
/
sessionman
along with
, and the ever present
is top notch. After all her own hit records, hearing this superstar sing so many familiar tunes, and performing them so well, is utterly charming. ~ Joe Viglione