Duets II

I'm really, really digging the new Tony Bennett Duets II album. That's my favorite kind of music! And of course, I'm a sucker for a good duet!

I'm a bit ashamed to say that my favorite track might be the one with Lady Gaga. I had no idea she could actually sing! It's both disappointing and refreshing. But they did a smashing cover of "The Lady is a Tramp", which is only marred by the mention of freaking Derek Jeter. ##%^@!!! JETER!!! why??? why did they have to do that?? vomit. But still, the best song on the album!

Bennett also covered a couple of my favorite songs, "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" & "It Had to Be You", which have also, not-coincidentally, been covered by Harry Connick Jr in decades past. Of course, anything Harry does is transcendent, but both these covers are pretty admirable attempts! 

The Sheryl Crow song is melty and delicious. As are the Bocellli and Groban tracks.

"The Way You Look Tonight" might be my all-time favorite song. Top 5, for sure. Faith Hill's voice was gorgeous on this cover, but Tony's made me want to rip his throat out. So I won't be purchasing that one. 

My least favorite track is probably "Body and Soul" with Amy Winehouse. I know I'm supposed to love her and whatever, but she didn't sound right. It was too high-pitched & nasally for my taste, which is odd because usually she really did have a beautiful, classic jazz voice.

Likewise, the song with Aretha Franklin is yucky.

I couldn't find a way to tweet my enjoyment of this album, so I blogged it. Let's face it, my opinions are awesome and need to be shared with the world, so, you're welcome.