The Glory Of Gershwin
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GEORGE GERSHWIN
The Glory Of Gershwin
Various Artists incls Odetta Adams, Kate Bush, Chris de Burg, Cher, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Sting, etc
[ Mercury / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 2 June 1994
This item is only available to us via Special Import.
Given the fact that George Gershwin was one of the greatest composers of the last hundred years, it seems that it would be easy to assemble a tribute album to him. Glory of Gershwin proves that this isn't the case, simply by offering poor arrangements of great songs by singers who can't handle the material. Artists like Sting and Elvis Costello are weighed down by their literary and musical pretensions, and their contributions show why Glory of Gershwin is a failure; they sound smug and self-conscious, aware that they are singing some "serious music." There is no fun on this tribute, only reverence, which is a shame. Gershwin's music was many things, but it was hardly dull; Glory of Gershwin is anything but exciting.
Tracks:
1 Peter Gabriel- Summertime 3:50
2 Chris De Burgh- Do What You Do 3:35
3 Sting- Nice Work If You Can Get It 3:02
4 Lisa Stansfield- They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:16
5.a Elton John- Someone To Watch Over Me 3:32
5.b Elton John- Love Is Here To Stay 3:07
6 Carly Simon- I've Got A Crush On You 3:36
7 Elvis Costello- But Not For Me 5:04
8 Cher- It Ain't Necessarily So 4:12
9 Kate Bush- The Man I Love 3:19
10 Jon Bon Jovi- How Long Has This Been Going On
Guitar [Featuring] - Richie Sambora
5:07
11 Oleta Adams- Embraceable You 3:54
12 Willard White- Bidin' My Time 3:31
13 Sinead O'Connor*- My Man's Gone Now 3:37
14 Robert Palmer- I Got Rhythm 3:54
15 Meat Loaf- Somebody Loves Me 4:14
16 Issy Van Randwyck- I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise 4:32
17 Courtney Pine- Summertime 4:00
18 Larry Adler & George Martin- Rhapsody In Blue 8:28
