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As Time Goes By...The Great American Songbook: Volume II
Rod Stewart
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2003-10-21
Manufacturer: J-Records
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...

Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
At least Rod Stewart is consistent. Long accused by critics of selling his considerable interpretative talents short and playing it safe for the trappings of fame, Stewart revisits the font of his latest career revival here. But while 2002's It Had To Be You at least turned on the novelty of hearing raspy Rod the Mod tackle a slate of American pop standards with a boozy, world-weary tone that sometimes reinforced the originals' intent with trans-generational flair, the British rock icon unfortunately reverted to form a year later on this 14-track sequel. Set against the laconic, cocktail-friendly productions of vets Richard Perry and Phil Ramone, Stewart's performances seem strangely detached throughout. Even when offered the chance at some real human interaction on a pair of ill-conceived duets with Cher (who at least attempts to bring some dramatic flair to "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered") and Queen Latifah (whose recent turn in Chicago informs the title track), Stewart seems almost blissfully unaware of their presence. These are songs that virtually demand to be acted out, not phoned in. Brilliant vocal performances often reinforce the notion of "the singer, not the song;" here that old adage sounds more like a suggestion of where to place the blame for this album's disappointments. --Jerry McCulley

2) Album Description
Produced again by luminaries Richard Perry, Phil Ramone and Clive Davis, Volume II consists of 14 all-timers such as "I'm In The Mood For Love," "Smile," "As Time Goes By," "I Only Have Eyes For You," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Til' There Was You," and a delicious duet with Cher on "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered," with the almost-never-heard original sexy lyrics.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5

1) creates the mood   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is a great CD to have on while entertaining. It helps create a relaxing and yet up-beat mood.

2) Great Album   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
If you like Vol.1, try this Album no2.Volumes 3 and 4 are algo great!

3) Changing my mind on Rod Stewart   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I was never a fan of Rod Stewart during his so-called "hit" years. I didn't care for his voice or his arrangements and never could figure out what people saw in his music of the time.However, after listening to this album, I hear mature and interestingly jazzy treatments of some great classics. I love the vocals, the arrangements and the overall interpretations of these songs.A friend played this album for me and dared me to guess who was singing them. I would never have guessed Rod Stewart to be the artist.Keep up the good work Rod!!!

4) igottaview   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
There is only 1 ROD STEWART and this album WILL NOT DISAPPOINT his fans! AWESOME! TIMELESS!

5) ANOTHER GREAT ONE!!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
AGAIN, HERE IS THE GREAT SOUND OF ROD STEWART! AND HIS DUETS ARE GREAT ALSO. THAT IS HALF THE FUN, LISTENING TO THE SPLENDID BLENDING OF VOICES!! I HAVE ALL FOUR OF HIS COLLECTION AND CAN'T WAIT UNTIL #5 ARRIVES IN THE STORES!!!