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This is a DualDisc, which contains a CD on one side of the disc and a DVD on the other.
Since 1981's TORCH, Carly Simon has recorded three more collections of pre-rock standards. 2005's MOONLIGHT SERENADE is the best of the lot, and one of the best albums of standards yet recorded by a singer of Simon's generation. It beats the pants off of similar sets by Linda Ronstadt and Rod Stewart, for example. For one thing, Simon is simply a great singer, even at this late stage in her career; she's taken care of her instrument, and her tone throughout MOONLIGHT SERENADE is superb, as is her increasingly jazzy and unconventional phrasing. (Listen to her subtle but effective vibrato on "All The Things You Are," for starters.) More importantly, Simon chooses songs to suit her voice, not her audience's expectations, which means that along withsuch familiar tunes as "I Only Have Eyes For You," listeners are treated to readings of relative obscurities like "My One and Only Love" instead of the umpteenth rendition of "Stardust."
This dualdisc reunites Carly with legendary performer Richard Perry. The release showcases Carly's dusky and sensual vocal stylings on 11 romantic standards penned by some of the world's greatest songwriters in Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, JErome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II, George & Ira Gershwin, and Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz. The DVD side includes the entire album in enhanced PCM stereo plus video footage of the making of the album.
Personnel: Carly Simon (vocals); Vincent D'Onofrio (guitar); Alyssa Park, Shalini Vijayan, Samuel Formicola, Samuel Fischer (violin); Danny Seidenberg (viola); Victor Lawrence (cello); Doug Webb (flute, clarinet, saxophone); Tom Evans (saxophone); Lee Thornburg (trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone); Larry Lunetta (trumpet); Mike Thompson (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Jim Cox (piano); Alex Navarro (string synthesizer); Chris Golden (bass instrument); John Ferraro (drums); Sammy Merendino (percussion, programming).
Additional personnel: Andy Chukerman (string synthesizer).Mojo (Publisher) (p.108) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Once more it's the open-top bus ride down memory lane for those who recall the songwriting joys of Gershwin, Kern, Cole Porter, etc....The songs, of course, are impeccable." Moonlight Serenade Music | List Price | $19.98 (You save $3.29) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Box Sets, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, DualDisc | | Label | Columbia | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  8431  | | CD Universe Part number | 6875677 | | Catalog number | 94881 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jul 19, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Richard Perry | | Engineer | Bobby Ginsburg | | Personnel | Lee Thornburg - trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone
Jim Cox - piano
Carly Simon - vocals
Alyssa Park
Sammy Merendino - percussion, programming
Victor Lawrence - cello
John "Hot Fat Reynolds" Ferraro - drums
Mike Thompson - piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer
Samuel Formicola
Tom Evans - saxophone
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Carly Simon Moonlight Serenade Songs Moonlight Serenade Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Wish there were 10 Stars or More. It's That Good!
I stumbled upon Carly's new album today during my lunch break forgetting it was out yesterday. I decided to sample to see what new take she's done on these classic standards. My mouth dropped open! What a gorgeous album, and this was just from the 30 second samples! It is also my first DualDisc, so I am excited about the DVD side, but have to wait until I get home to see what it is all about.
This is an album that I am sure every ballroom dance couple, studio, etc, will be getting and wearing out! It makes you want to grab your partner and float on air. I don't think Carly has ever sounded better. Her version of "I Only Have Eyes For You" has now become my favorite, as it has been the Art Garfunkel cover for years that was my previous. Her beautiful alto fits so well with these classic standards, and the arrangements are top notch all the way. Definitely Grammy material for Best Tradition Pop Vocal.
Submitted by Bill B (Cranford, NJ, USA)
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 Good---but
I really enjoyed the new CD, but it isn't nearly up to the "My Romance" CD.
Submitted by bobpar1120 (Haddonfield, NJ) 
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Never Tired
Great songs deserve great arrangements,
and thats what you get with Carly`s new CD , Moonlight Serenade.My favorites are , Moonglow & The more I you . I have only one complaint,not enough tracks , I guess I`ll have to waite for Vol. Two ? Jack The DJ !!!
Submitted by jack_the_dj (Atlantic , NJ)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No carly scores again
for lovers of the bigband sentimental love song ere this disc is a must
Submitted by rpalter (chestnut hill ma)
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carly's vocals are very charming on this, she makes the music interesting, even though most of it is from way before my time.
Submitted by rsmalley2002 (thornhurst pa)
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