Romantically Yours [CD]

I have always loved Twiggy's singing ever since she made her musical debut in "The Boyfriend". Her two mid-70s albums were on my turntable a great deal and I do regret that the third album, which was recorded in Nashville, was never released. I don't understand why the public has not embraced Twiggy as the great singer that she has been since the 70s. She has done country, excellent pop music in the eighties, and has appeared on Broadway in the hit musical "My One and Only". She has appeared off-Broadway in the late 90s in "If Love Were All" and she was magical as Gertrude Lawrence.
Twiggy has always been a marvelous interpretor of songs. She proves that trait on "Romantically Yours". She never covers a song trying to sound like anyone else. Her voice is strong, with great control and emotion. When she sings, one feels the songs.She chose a mix of favourite classics along with more modern songs. Her band creates a continuity of sound to the album. It is lush, beautiful, and classy! The opening number is a true stand out; "Waterloo Sunset" invites the listener in to really listen. Twiggy is in fine voice and lends her warmth and sincerity to the listener on all twelve tracks. "Blue Moon" is hauntingly gorgeous. It is sung with such feeling and it seems as if it were a new song. "Right Here Waiting" with Richard Marx deserves to be a hit. The two sing together perfectly. "Heaven" is just that: Heaven! It is beautifully sung. Twiggy sang "At Seventeen" on her TV show "Twiggs" and time has not lost the feel she puts into this rendition.
I only know the song "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" from Elkie Brooks' soulful version. I love Ms. Brooks'recording but Twiggy gives a tender and heartfelt feeling accompanied by her daughter Carly. The result is wonderful. "Angel of the Morning" is another stand out track.I love Twiggy's fresh sound on this song. Her version is strong, tender and full of warmth.
This is not a lounge album nor is just for "older" people. Twiggy chose excellent songs and her band is great bordering on a jazzy style. The only fault of "Romantically Yours" that is ends too soon.
I am hoping for a follow-up album already although this is a very new album. A smooth country album would suit Twiggy's gorgeous voice perfectly. I have no hesitation to give this album, and the artist herself, a five star rating. I hope EMI gives this album the promotion it deserves. Twiggy is not just a good singer; she is a great singer. I'm grateful to EMI for recognising that fact. May more Twiggy music follow this album!
I highly recommend this album without any reservation. Thank you Twiggy for returning to singing. It is where you truly belong. Buy this album and find out for yourself. You won't be dissapointed!

She's a national icon now, what with all her M&S-ing over the years. so what better time to try and resurrect her musical career. Now, Twiggy, was never the greatest singer in the world, but given the right song she could carry a tune. She was also willing to learn, and by the time she was having a go at musical theatre, she'd come on leaps and bounds.

It's a while now since she worked on the musical stage, so her voice isn't quite as good as she managed back when she was doing this regularly. However, there is a warmth and personality that shines through the material, an innocence and naivete that is at odds with her experience, yet which is utterly endearing.

And she's picked some good songs, from 'Waterloo Sunset' through a delightful duet on 'Right Here Waiting' with the songs writer, Richard Marx, on into the classic songbook, with the likes of Gershwin and Rodgers & Hart appearing on the track list. Of the oldies, the highlights are 'They Can't Take That Away' and Ray Nobles always glorious 'The Very Thought Of You'. She keeps it in the family, with her daughter Carly Lawson duetting on Neil Young's 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart', and the production and arrangements throughout are a mellow delight, alternating between lush and intimate to great effect.

Your Mum will love it, so stick it in her stocking this Christmas.

Bought this as a present last christmas, having heard it myself, it is a good album. But having not heard any of her material before, i can't really compare it to other work.