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SINGS THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY SONGBOOK was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
Bette Midler occupies a unique place in the world of pop vocalists; she's recorded in so many styles (blowsy rockers, glossy pop ballads, intimate cabaret) that she's impossible to pigeonhole. So it's not such a shock to find her reaching back to an earlier era of pop singing for THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY SONGBOOK. In paying tribute to her beloved Clooney, Midler engages the services of none other than MOR icon Barry Manilow as arranger, a role he played for her before embarking on his solo career. This is far from a by-the-numbers stroll through the Clooney catalog, though. Midler and Manilow dip into smooth jazz ("Come On-A My House"), boogie-woogie ("On a Slow Boat to China"), Americana ("This Ole House"), and orchestrated jazz ("Hey There") among other modes, introducing these Clooney-associated tunes to a whole new generation.
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Recorded at Sony Music Studios, Culver City, California; The Hop, Studio City, California; Schnee Studios, North Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by Bette Midler, Barry Manilow.
Personnel includes: Bette Mildler (vocals); Barry Manilow, Linda Ronstadt (vocals); Dean Parks, George Doering, Michael Thompson (guitar); Herb Pederson (banjo); Kenny Blackwell (mandolin); Randy Waldman, Steve Welch (piano); Robbie Buchanon (keyboards, bass, drums); Chuck Berghofer (bass); Gregg Field, Vinnie Calaiuta (drums); Beverly Staunton, Hans Stamer, Warren Stanyer, David Steele (background vocals).
Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook Music Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook Songs Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  My choice for the best record of the year when it came out.
This is not a copy of Rosemary Clooney songs but but whole new arrangements. I give it a top rating because all of the songs excelled in so many areas. Take great artists & give them excellent arrangements & have it all captured with the highest technical skill to make this a timeless ear pleasing treasure. "Slow Boat to China" is a joy.
Submitted by Randy (Sparrow Bush, NY)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Bette Midler and Rosemary Clooney
Wonderful musical review of my favorite Clooney songs.
Submitted by Olga (Medford, OR)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Midler At Her Best
I grew up listening to Rosemary Clooney and saw her in several movies - I loved her voice and know it well. Midler sounds so much like her - she has done a remarkable job and the CD is truly a tribute to one of the greatest singers of her time.
Submitted by doris (Geelong, Vic, Australia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No less is more?
As expected, I ran out and bought Bette Midler as I always will when she comes up with a new disc. I have never been disappointed. The music on this CD is wonderful. But wait - 34 mintues? Come on, Bette. Is this the industry's answer to coming down on prices? We'll pay less and get a lot less? In this day of 75 minute plus CD's, there is no excuse for utilizing less than half of the capacity of this wonderful music format. Get with the program, Bette!!!
Submitted by a reviewer (greenville, sc)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Classic Representation of the Songs
True to the original, Barry Manilow has produced another masterpiece - this time with one of the best voices around, Bette Midler. When you listen to this collection of wonderful songs that Rosemary Clooney made famous, you will (if you were around then) remember the way music use to sound - CLASSIC. SO what if it has been done before; putting together these two talents to make such an album is what the industry needs today in the deluge of CR*P being distributed.
Being a fan of both of these artists helps but even for the "new" listener this is a great recording of wonderful songs not to be missed.
Submitted by a reviewer (San Diego, CA USA)
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