The Adult Standard vocalist of the millennium is Michael Buble, with shades of Connick, Darin, Sinatra and Torme, all rolled into one nice neat package this youngster had certainly studies his predecessors.
Just in time for the holidays Buble has released Let It Snow!, featuring an unforgettable youthful style that takes you back to the Christmas' of yesterday, when times were simpler and the strip was bright (Vegas that is).
Listening to this five track compact disc, brings back memories of Bing Crosby in "Holiday Inn", where Bing first sang the Irving Berlin classic song of these special times "WHITE CHRISTMAS"
"THE CHRISTMAS SONG (CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE)", composed by Mel Torme/Robert Wells and debuted by Nat "King" Cole (one of the greatest entertainers of all time), but Michael nails this classic tune with his own signature and makes it his very own
"LET IT SNOW!", wonderful arrangement by Johnny Mandel, is masterfully executed by Buble, he sings with flair and conviction. "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", is a beautiful, almost music box tune written by David Foster (producer of this album), the verse brings a tear to your eye as Michael pours his heart out, this track alone is worth the price of the album.
The classic Christmas song is "I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS", is a befitting song for our troops who are so far away from home. Buble takes the David Foster and Jeremy Lubbock arrangement along with heartfelt lyrics and brings it home, just listen quietly and see if you don't agree.
A first class vocalist, a classy album a definite addition to your Christmas collection!
