- Audio Cassette (5 Oct 1993)
- Format: Import
- Label: Warner Bros / Wea
- ASIN: B000002MNQ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. As Time Goes By |
| 2. If I Had You |
| 3. Smile |
| 4. Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo |
| 5. Make Someone Happy |
| 6. Young At Heart |
| 7. Hello, Young Lovers |
| 8. Try a Little Tenderness |
| 9. Glory of Love |
| 10. I'll Be Seeing You |
| 11. September Song |
| 12. I'll See You in My Dreams |
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a kid growing up, I found Jimmy Durante to have a style that was somewhat comic--and my reaction was exactly what he cultivated as part of his public persona. For those of us who were young during the waning years of his career, Jimmy was a clown.
Even now, no one ever could call his voice beautiful, yet I can think of no more fitting a talent to sing the songs on this CD. His raspy style perfectly fits the original moods of classics such as "As Time Goes By," "I'll Be Seeing You," and "Try A Little Tenderness." Every melody on this CD is a gem, and the way Jimmy styles them simultaneously makes the listener want to weep and to dance. Can there be a higher compliment for a crooner?
Many of you might remember Jimmy Durante as the narrator from the Frosty the Snowman holiday special from over 35 years ago and the rerun will continue into eternity. However the schnozz had quite the talent when it came to making music. As Time Goes By:The Best of Jimmy Durante certainly lives up to its name with classics such as Make Someone Happy, September Song and I'll See You in My Dreams. Worth the money to purchase this C.D. and enjoy what a talent this man gave us!
I've started an unscientific questionaire to determine a person's age. If someone has no idea who Jimmy Durante is, they are younger than 40 years old. It's a shame really. As this collection shows, you don't have to be beautiful, glitzy, or have multi-million dollar studio remixing to be a truly talented entertainer. Jimmy Durante had talent and ability in spades! I keep introducing this music to people under 40 whenever I get the chance. Every once in a while, they listen.
Someone mentioned hearing this in a little shop in Northern California. Perhaps that is the same store I heard it in. The store was in Sonoma. The store ownere there said that it was the best selling item. She said that EVERYONE was buying this CD. Many brides who were planning their wedding receptions bought it for their first dance or the dance with their father. I used it during a conference for music during one of the dinners. It sets such a magical tone. Even if you grew up long after Jimmy Durante, you'll love this CD.
. . . It's Jimmy Durante. That just about says it all. He brings is own, unique persoanlity and charm to these song renditions. And he does it in a way that no one else in the world can duplicate.Durante's one-of-a-kind, and what a pleasure to hear his distinctive voice rendering these beautiful ballads. Yes, everybody adores him, yet cannot exactly figure out what it is he does. Well, whatever it is, Durante's got my vote. Luv it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
No matter what age you are you will probably know at least some of these tracks sung in the unique style that Jimmy Durante had. Younger buyers will know the music from 'Sleepless in Seattle' and if you give this a chance you will come to love his ageless haunting style of giving us music in the 'Durante way'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A really fantastic album. Perfect for lazy evenings. I've heard of Jimmy Durante as a comedian, and wasn't wholly smitten with his usual material. A while back I heard 'As time goes by' on the radio, fell in love with the recording and resolved to lay my hands on a copy ASAP.
This is a collection of 'pretty songs', sung in a totally unique manner by a great talent. Durante plays it straight in all of them, and breathes new life into some hoary old chestnuts with his wonderfully expressive voice. It's hardly been out of my CD player since I bought it.
This is a collection of 'pretty songs', sung in a totally unique manner by a great talent. Durante plays it straight in all of them, and breathes new life into some hoary old chestnuts with his wonderfully expressive voice. It's hardly been out of my CD player since I bought it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fabulous album
After watching the film "The Notebook" I found out in the reviews that the version towards the end of the film of "I'll be seeing you" was by Jimmy Durante. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Cindy
Jimmy Durante
First heard Jimmy Durante singing on the soundtrack of Sleepless in Seattle and loved it. I bought the CD straight away and wore it out ! Read more
Published 19 months ago by jan
Jimmy Durante CD
I received the cd in a few days. The whole procedure was quick and very efficient.
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by D. Corney
just my type of music
I had this cd sent as a surprise gift, and was somewhat bemused when I saw it. Having now played it about 12 times in 3 days, I am completely smitten . Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by B. J. Barlow
schnozz
some beautiful,timeless songs.Jimmys unique vocal style brings something different to these lyrics but does get a bit wearing after a while.
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Hairy Scotsman
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