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Alfie is a diverse collection of classics sung by the hugely popular tenor Alfie Boe. Bow turns his hand to the likes of "When I Fall In Love", Leonard Bernstein’s impassioned "Maria" from West Side Story and Ewan MacColl’s heartfelt "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". Having teamed up with good friend Matt Lucas for a duet on his first album, the singer is this time joined by one of his heroes, rock legend Robert Plant. After a chance meeting in a bar, the two singers were soon in a studio recording this extremely moving version of Tim Buckley’s "Song To The Siren". Away from recording the album, Boe continues his incredible stint in Les Misérables, taking the lead role of Jean Valjean. On Alfie he is joined by "king of musical theatre", Michael Ball, for a duet version of "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables".
Alfie takes us on a journey through the musicals, with the uplifting "Being Alive" from the musical Company, the all-time favourite "Music Of The Night" from Phantom of the Opera, George Gershwin’s jazz standard "Someone to Watch Over Me" from Oh, Kay!, "Wheels of a Dream" from the musical Ragtime and of course Jean Valjean’s own "Who Am I ('I’m Jean Valjean!')" from Les Mis.
Alfie takes us on a journey through the musicals, with the uplifting "Being Alive" from the musical Company, the all-time favourite "Music Of The Night" from Phantom of the Opera, George Gershwin’s jazz standard "Someone to Watch Over Me" from Oh, Kay!, "Wheels of a Dream" from the musical Ragtime and of course Jean Valjean’s own "Who Am I ('I’m Jean Valjean!')" from Les Mis.
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109 of 113 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wonderful, Magical.I can't stop listening to it.Alfie Boe has the best tenor voice I have heard since Pavoroti.My favourite track is 'Music of the Night' which is easily the best version I have heard of this fabulous song.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Susan Dietz
Format:Audio CD
I'm a sucker for great male singing voices. I first found Michael Crawford performing Music of the Night at the Tonys; Michael Ball in Les Miz on PBS; and now Alfie Boe also performing in Les Miz on PBS and I'm hooked! I scrambled as fast as I could to see if Mr. Boe had released any CD's and I found Alfie Boe "Bring Him Home". That CD is wonderful and I've played it for everyone.
Now comes "Alfie", his newest release, and I love it just as much as the first. His rich, deep voice springs from the speakers on Maria, Being Alive and Music of the Night (which he sings with Michael Ball . . . and does a better job). In My Daughter's Eyes, Someone to Watch Over Me and Who Am I makes you want more and more. The only odd selection is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas but, this was released in November so it is understandable and lovely to hear.
Which leads me to I hope he releases a Christmas album at some point. Listening to him sing O Holy Night would be glorious.
If you can't tell I'm stuck on Alfie Boe and, I think, once you listen yourself, you'll be stuck as well. Go out and get this wonderful CD. I believe you'll be pleased.
Now comes "Alfie", his newest release, and I love it just as much as the first. His rich, deep voice springs from the speakers on Maria, Being Alive and Music of the Night (which he sings with Michael Ball . . . and does a better job). In My Daughter's Eyes, Someone to Watch Over Me and Who Am I makes you want more and more. The only odd selection is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas but, this was released in November so it is understandable and lovely to hear.
Which leads me to I hope he releases a Christmas album at some point. Listening to him sing O Holy Night would be glorious.
If you can't tell I'm stuck on Alfie Boe and, I think, once you listen yourself, you'll be stuck as well. Go out and get this wonderful CD. I believe you'll be pleased.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bought this along with his CD "Bring Him Home". A fantastic selection of songs, which suit his voice perfectly. And what a voice he has!!
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By G. H. Lloyd
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a brilliant singer this man is.This is an album you could sit and listen to all night long.
Excellent value for moneyAlfie
Excellent value for moneyAlfie
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
First cd I have bought of this singer. Really enjoyed it and the other one of his that I bought at the same time. Would highly recommend
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By ASSAF DGANI
Format:Audio CD
alfie boe's magnificent voice soars through this c.d the best jan val jan ever sings with guest stars bryn terfel and michael ball. very recomended...enjoy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By clayderman
Format:Audio CD
All the tracks are great I especially liked Music of the Night from Phantom,and Empty Chairs Empty tables. But its all very well sung and produced.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Nice music. Most important vocals very pleasant on the ear. Good (not perfect though) recording. Good value. Who could ask more? Well, at a pinch I would say a little more more "bonus material" or literature with the CD would have been nice, but for seven pounds I can't complain!
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Review for Alfie cd
As always the tone of the recording is superb. Just love this man and his voice. A must for any Alfie Boe fan.
Published 17 days ago by joan mcmillan
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Alfie
Excellent range of songs to suit all tastes, was a gift for my mother but I enjoyed it myself too
Published 19 days ago by TC
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Disappointing
When you hear Alfie boe on television or radio he sounds much better than on his CD. He sings with less heart and too slow,
Published 27 days ago by Mrs Gabrielle Brumby
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alfie
Just my type of music from a singer who knows how to make the words clear and meaningful Also he`s from Lancashire !!
What more can you say
What more can you say
Published 28 days ago by Mrs. E. Birch
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Excellent
Another excellent CDm, as I expected. Alfie Boe never disappoints and this proves he can sing anything, not only opera.
Published 1 month ago by MRS J M WINDER
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He's the best
Always a pleasure to listen to and even more of a pleasure to watch live on stage. I love it.
Published 1 month ago by Treakyboy
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Poptastic
This was given as a birthday gift. My dad liked this very much. The music was a mix of light pop & classical which he enjoyedas the mix of songs was just about right. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. D. M. Mathieson
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Boe's Shows
Boe's tenor voice does justice to all the songs chosen a good one for all Alfie Boe fans and musical show lovers
Published 1 month ago by fishphotos
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perfect
I bought this for my dads birthday-he loved it. I remember fondly him singing the song ALFIE 45yrs ago so brought back some very happy memories for him.
Published 1 month ago by beverley webb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Great voice, great music and great for relaxing with. I now have all his albums and look forward to others he may have in the making.
Published 2 months ago by Robert Hall
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