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2014 release, the fifth studio album from the indie pop duo comprised of singer/songwriter/actress Zoey Deschanel and indie singer/songwriter/producer M. Ward. For their first release on the Columbia label the duo covers some of the all-time classics from the Great American Songbook and more. She & Him pay tribute to some of the greatest songwriters covering these timeless standards written by the likes of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Carole King & Gerry Goffin, Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne, Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke and many others. A lush collection of classic songs backed by a 20 piece orchestra including 'Stars Fell on Alabama', 'Teach Me Tonight', 'Time after Time', 'We'll Meet Again' and more. These songs have been previously covered by legends including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Charles Aznavour, Dusty Springfield, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, etc. Produced and arranged by M. Ward.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm and Intimate Collection of Songs
Typically, an artist waits until much later in their career to record an album of standards. (I'm thinking Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, etc.) But M. Ward is 41 and Zooey Deschenal is a mere 34. And this is only their fifth studio album--and that includes their Christmas album from 2011. So why drop your usual sixties girl group vibe? According to recent interviews, M. Ward says that these are simply songs that the both of them fell in love with when they were growing up. Zooey says she has a connection with the classics. "I like the way music recorded live sounds and the warmth of old recordings."In addition to M. Ward's subtle guitar playing, a 20-piece orchestra was brought into the studio and all of these songs were arranged and recorded over a two-week period. Zooey handles most of the lead vocals, but Ward shares the lead on "Time after Time" and "Would You Like to Take a Walk" and solos on "She." There's nothing flashy about these recordings. but there's a warmth and intimacy to each song that adds to this album's charm.The bulk of these songs were first popularized between the 1930's and the 1950's; however, there are a few more recent covers. Here's the breakdown:1. "Stars Fell on Alabama" This jazz standard from 1934 was popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.2. "Oh No, Not My Baby" Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, this was a modest hit for Maxine Brown in 1964.3. "It's Not for Me to Say" This was Johnny Mathis' second single in 1957 and his first million-seller.4. "Stay Awhile" A minor hit for Dusty Springfield in 1964, this song was written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Ramonde. They also penned "I Only Want To Be with You." (Nice guitar work from M. Ward here.)5. "This Girl's in Love with You" A Burt Bacharach-Hal David tune that was a No. 1 smash for Herb Alpert in 1968. (Zooey changes the gender of the song, of course, and the arrangement speeds things up a bit from the original, shortening the original by a full minute. More nice guitar work from M. Ward on this one.)6. "Time after Time" Not to be confused with the hit by Cyndi Lauper, this was written by the great Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne in 1947 and recorded the same year by Frank Sinatra.7. "She" At age 50, Charles Aznavour was already in his third decade as an entertainer when he wrote and recorded this tender ballad in 1974.8. "Teach Me Tonight" Another Sammy Cahn tune--this time working with Gene dePaul--also recorded by Frank Sinatra.9. "It's Always You" This tune from 1940 was recorded by Sinatra when he was with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.10. "Unchained Melody" This song hit the Top 10 by three different artists in 1955, but this arrangement is based more on the 1965 Righteous Brothers version that reached No. 4 in 1965.11. "I'll Never Be Free" First popularized by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Jordan in 1950.12. "Would You Like to Take a Walk" This is the oldest song on this collection having first appeared in the Broadway musical "Sweet and Low" in 1930. It was later popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. (I confess, I first heard the song on an old Bugs Bunny cartoon.)13. "We'll Meet Again" This sentimental song was recorded by British singer Vera Lynn during the early years of World War II and provides a fitting close to this album.These performances may not make you forget the originals, but if you enjoyed She & Him's previous albums you will want to add this to your collection. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED [Running time - 39:13]
5.0 out of 5 stars Great effort fir She and Him fans
Love She and Him. Some covers of familiar tunes.
5.0 out of 5 stars This Is Real Music
Preordered this album as soon as I learned of its impending release. I've been waiting for a new album from She & Him for a long time.This album is the best one to date, though we enjoy them all. Every track is a pleasure to hear. Good music that leaves you feeling good. A class act with excellent vocals and instrumentation.My wife and I were lucky enough to see them live in concert. Our collection now includes all three "Volumes", the Christmas album and now Classics.This is real music. Buy it now.
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic listening with S&H
I've now listened to this CD several times (having given it almost 2 weeks to sink in) , both on my Sony MDR-7506 headphones and in the car and the first thing I have to say is that it's a really nice production, so hats off to M Ward. Never over-produced, it's reserved, subtle & spare with some very fine trumpet & trombone work, and Zooey's voice is always firmly centre stage. `This Girl's in Love With You' : a fine reading of this lovely song. A negative reviewer lambasted them for including `She' but obviously didn't realize it's a humorous inclusion. Excellent production on this track with an evocative trumpet and a nice solo by same. `Teach Me Tonight' : to me, this is the stand out track, Zooey Deschanel sounds like she's really enjoying singing this, it's tight, simple & perfectly done. `It's Always You' is pretty good too, with a real nice reverb guitar intro and a sublimely sung final "you".`Unchained Melody' : well, for me, this is an abortive rendition of this classic, in fact, there is another meaning for the word `rendition' and it could apply too. It starts with Zooey sounding like she has just awoken from a bad dream and although no doubt it was an attempt to do something different, it just doesn't work, in my opinion.`I'll Never Be Free' is my third favorite, it's well sung and with nice backing vocals. Very good. `Would You Like To Take a Walk ?' This is my second fav, partly because it recaptures some of the fun & spontaneity to be found on `Volume 1'.Generally, a very enjoyable album.I've been listening to this for nearly 3 months now and I never get tired of it, it's timeless. Zooey sings great ! Hence I'm giving it another star !
5.0 out of 5 stars For where SHE goes I've got to be
Beautiful! Another masterpiece from my favorite group. Zooey and Matt are a musical match made in heaven. Their music is appealing in every way. I had been anticipating their version of Johnny Mathis's It's Not For Me to Say which is a delight. I'd love to hear them perform his Chances Are or Misty. I own all their albums and will continue to get future albums whatever genre they are but I do prefer the style of their original tunes such as Don't Look Back, In the Sun and I could have been your Girl. I'm intrigued by the reviewer who mentioned the Zombies music and agree with him about how great that would sound. It would be fun if they released a DVD also. Hope they record for many years to come.
5.0 out of 5 stars New CD , played fine.
The item was the one I ordered. It arrived on time and met expectations.
5.0 out of 5 stars She & Him
Nice CD of old standards and classics. I found I had to get used to the rather different takes of how Zooey Deschanel (Yep! New Girl) sang some of these classics, but found that the more I listened, the more I liked this album. Glad to see some of today's young stars singing these old tunes and in some cases giving them the proper respect too. If you liked Renee Olstead's 2 CDs of jazz like standards that were released over 5-10 years ago, you may really like this one by She & Him.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music and Great Talent
Very good music. A nice step-back to more relaxing music. Zooey DeChannel has an incredible voice, which is the reason I bought this CD to begin with. I like this album the best out of others of their's that I have bought.
Ottima raccolta di covers
L'album raccoglie alcune tra le più famose canzoni facenti parte degli standard del jazz mondiale, arrangiate per l'occasione per i due interpreti.Le covers sono tutte ben eseguite con in evidenza la voce pulita di Zooey Deschanel (la sorellina della attrice che interpreta la nota dottoressa forense nella serie "Bones").Ottima incisione.
良い。
音楽にまどろむ感じで心地よい。
La armonía de las voces de los intérpretes.
Al adquirirlo sabría de antemano que me gustaría al informarme previamente.
Une réussite signée She & Him !
Grande fan de chansons rétro, de la voix de Zooey Deschanel et du son de She & Him, cet album de reprises s'imposait dans ma CDthèque ! Une délicieuse ambiance rétro donc, mêlée de jazz où la voix chaude de Zooey vous transporte pendant près de 40 minutes dans un cocon où on se sent bien, parfait pour les mois froids qui arrivent et excellente musique d'ambiance pour recevoir des amis ! :)
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Recently discovered Zooey Deschanel’s singing. I enjoy this album..
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Description:
2014 release, the fifth studio album from the indie pop duo comprised of singer/songwriter/actress Zoey Deschanel and indie singer/songwriter/producer M. Ward. For their first release on the Columbia label the duo covers some of the all-time classics from the Great American Songbook and more. She & Him pay tribute to some of the greatest songwriters covering these timeless standards written by the likes of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Carole King & Gerry Goffin, Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne, Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke and many others. A lush collection of classic songs backed by a 20 piece orchestra including 'Stars Fell on Alabama', 'Teach Me Tonight', 'Time after Time', 'We'll Meet Again' and more. These songs have been previously covered by legends including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Charles Aznavour, Dusty Springfield, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, etc. Produced and arranged by M. Ward.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm and Intimate Collection of Songs
Typically, an artist waits until much later in their career to record an album of standards. (I'm thinking Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, etc.) But M. Ward is 41 and Zooey Deschenal is a mere 34. And this is only their fifth studio album--and that includes their Christmas album from 2011. So why drop your usual sixties girl group vibe? According to recent interviews, M. Ward says that these are simply songs that the both of them fell in love with when they were growing up. Zooey says she has a connection with the classics. "I like the way music recorded live sounds and the warmth of old recordings."In addition to M. Ward's subtle guitar playing, a 20-piece orchestra was brought into the studio and all of these songs were arranged and recorded over a two-week period. Zooey handles most of the lead vocals, but Ward shares the lead on "Time after Time" and "Would You Like to Take a Walk" and solos on "She." There's nothing flashy about these recordings. but there's a warmth and intimacy to each song that adds to this album's charm.The bulk of these songs were first popularized between the 1930's and the 1950's; however, there are a few more recent covers. Here's the breakdown:1. "Stars Fell on Alabama" This jazz standard from 1934 was popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.2. "Oh No, Not My Baby" Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, this was a modest hit for Maxine Brown in 1964.3. "It's Not for Me to Say" This was Johnny Mathis' second single in 1957 and his first million-seller.4. "Stay Awhile" A minor hit for Dusty Springfield in 1964, this song was written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Ramonde. They also penned "I Only Want To Be with You." (Nice guitar work from M. Ward here.)5. "This Girl's in Love with You" A Burt Bacharach-Hal David tune that was a No. 1 smash for Herb Alpert in 1968. (Zooey changes the gender of the song, of course, and the arrangement speeds things up a bit from the original, shortening the original by a full minute. More nice guitar work from M. Ward on this one.)6. "Time after Time" Not to be confused with the hit by Cyndi Lauper, this was written by the great Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne in 1947 and recorded the same year by Frank Sinatra.7. "She" At age 50, Charles Aznavour was already in his third decade as an entertainer when he wrote and recorded this tender ballad in 1974.8. "Teach Me Tonight" Another Sammy Cahn tune--this time working with Gene dePaul--also recorded by Frank Sinatra.9. "It's Always You" This tune from 1940 was recorded by Sinatra when he was with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.10. "Unchained Melody" This song hit the Top 10 by three different artists in 1955, but this arrangement is based more on the 1965 Righteous Brothers version that reached No. 4 in 1965.11. "I'll Never Be Free" First popularized by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Jordan in 1950.12. "Would You Like to Take a Walk" This is the oldest song on this collection having first appeared in the Broadway musical "Sweet and Low" in 1930. It was later popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. (I confess, I first heard the song on an old Bugs Bunny cartoon.)13. "We'll Meet Again" This sentimental song was recorded by British singer Vera Lynn during the early years of World War II and provides a fitting close to this album.These performances may not make you forget the originals, but if you enjoyed She & Him's previous albums you will want to add this to your collection. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED [Running time - 39:13]
5.0 out of 5 stars Great effort fir She and Him fans
Love She and Him. Some covers of familiar tunes.
5.0 out of 5 stars This Is Real Music
Preordered this album as soon as I learned of its impending release. I've been waiting for a new album from She & Him for a long time.This album is the best one to date, though we enjoy them all. Every track is a pleasure to hear. Good music that leaves you feeling good. A class act with excellent vocals and instrumentation.My wife and I were lucky enough to see them live in concert. Our collection now includes all three "Volumes", the Christmas album and now Classics.This is real music. Buy it now.
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic listening with S&H
I've now listened to this CD several times (having given it almost 2 weeks to sink in) , both on my Sony MDR-7506 headphones and in the car and the first thing I have to say is that it's a really nice production, so hats off to M Ward. Never over-produced, it's reserved, subtle & spare with some very fine trumpet & trombone work, and Zooey's voice is always firmly centre stage. `This Girl's in Love With You' : a fine reading of this lovely song. A negative reviewer lambasted them for including `She' but obviously didn't realize it's a humorous inclusion. Excellent production on this track with an evocative trumpet and a nice solo by same. `Teach Me Tonight' : to me, this is the stand out track, Zooey Deschanel sounds like she's really enjoying singing this, it's tight, simple & perfectly done. `It's Always You' is pretty good too, with a real nice reverb guitar intro and a sublimely sung final "you".`Unchained Melody' : well, for me, this is an abortive rendition of this classic, in fact, there is another meaning for the word `rendition' and it could apply too. It starts with Zooey sounding like she has just awoken from a bad dream and although no doubt it was an attempt to do something different, it just doesn't work, in my opinion.`I'll Never Be Free' is my third favorite, it's well sung and with nice backing vocals. Very good. `Would You Like To Take a Walk ?' This is my second fav, partly because it recaptures some of the fun & spontaneity to be found on `Volume 1'.Generally, a very enjoyable album.I've been listening to this for nearly 3 months now and I never get tired of it, it's timeless. Zooey sings great ! Hence I'm giving it another star !
5.0 out of 5 stars For where SHE goes I've got to be
Beautiful! Another masterpiece from my favorite group. Zooey and Matt are a musical match made in heaven. Their music is appealing in every way. I had been anticipating their version of Johnny Mathis's It's Not For Me to Say which is a delight. I'd love to hear them perform his Chances Are or Misty. I own all their albums and will continue to get future albums whatever genre they are but I do prefer the style of their original tunes such as Don't Look Back, In the Sun and I could have been your Girl. I'm intrigued by the reviewer who mentioned the Zombies music and agree with him about how great that would sound. It would be fun if they released a DVD also. Hope they record for many years to come.
5.0 out of 5 stars New CD , played fine.
The item was the one I ordered. It arrived on time and met expectations.
5.0 out of 5 stars She & Him
Nice CD of old standards and classics. I found I had to get used to the rather different takes of how Zooey Deschanel (Yep! New Girl) sang some of these classics, but found that the more I listened, the more I liked this album. Glad to see some of today's young stars singing these old tunes and in some cases giving them the proper respect too. If you liked Renee Olstead's 2 CDs of jazz like standards that were released over 5-10 years ago, you may really like this one by She & Him.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music and Great Talent
Very good music. A nice step-back to more relaxing music. Zooey DeChannel has an incredible voice, which is the reason I bought this CD to begin with. I like this album the best out of others of their's that I have bought.
Ottima raccolta di covers
L'album raccoglie alcune tra le più famose canzoni facenti parte degli standard del jazz mondiale, arrangiate per l'occasione per i due interpreti.Le covers sono tutte ben eseguite con in evidenza la voce pulita di Zooey Deschanel (la sorellina della attrice che interpreta la nota dottoressa forense nella serie "Bones").Ottima incisione.
良い。
音楽にまどろむ感じで心地よい。
La armonía de las voces de los intérpretes.
Al adquirirlo sabría de antemano que me gustaría al informarme previamente.
Une réussite signée She & Him !
Grande fan de chansons rétro, de la voix de Zooey Deschanel et du son de She & Him, cet album de reprises s'imposait dans ma CDthèque ! Une délicieuse ambiance rétro donc, mêlée de jazz où la voix chaude de Zooey vous transporte pendant près de 40 minutes dans un cocon où on se sent bien, parfait pour les mois froids qui arrivent et excellente musique d'ambiance pour recevoir des amis ! :)
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Recently discovered Zooey Deschanel’s singing. I enjoy this album..
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