Soul Serenade is the title of my newest CD project. Although not exactly a “tribute” album, it is more of a celebration of the music made popular by the great vocalist, Gloria Lynne. As it turns out, I have been singing some of the material she has been known for ever since I first began to sing professionally- so many years ago! “I Wish You Love” is one of the first ballads I ever sang on a gig. “I’m Glad There Is You” is a track I recorded for my CD “On The Street Where You Live”. While performing on a recent gig with drummer Vince Ector, I sang “I’m Glad There Is You”, and he reminded me it was one of Gloria’s signature songs. I began to research more of Gloria’s work and was instantly mesmerized by her voice, style and emotion. Additionally, her choice of material was instantly appealing to me. I tend to look for songs that are “beyond the norm” of the Great American Songbook repertoire. The songs Gloria Lynne recorded during her career stand alone in their originality and uniqueness. Her performances of these particular tunes move me every time I hear them.
TRACK LISTING
1. SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT 4:35
2. NOTHING EVER CHANGES MY LOVE FOR YOU 4:59
3. SOUL SERENADE 4:34
4. FOR YOU 3:30
5. BLUE GARDENIA 5:07
6. THE JAZZ IN YOU 5:31
7. HAPPY SHOES 4:33
8. SWEET PUMPKIN 3:47
9. OUT OF THIS WORLD 4:05
10. SPEAKING OF HAPPINESS 3:52
11. THAT’S NO JOKE 4:08
12. HE NEEDS ME 4:57
13. LET’S TAKE AN OLD FASHIONED WALK 3:27
14. SERENADE IN BLUE 6:14
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