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- Summary: The second Frank Sinatra tribute album from the country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Diana Krall.
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- Record Label: Legacy
- Genre(s): Country, Progressive Country, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz, American Popular Song, Traditional Country
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Feb 26, 2021Nelson’s bravura title track had a defiant vigour when Sinatra delivered it as a mid-life crisis anthem in 1966, but it takes on a different pathos when gently sung in the weathered tones of an octogenarian. ... Nelson’s jazzy combo and luscious string arrangements are more faithful to the old swing style. These versions are not intended to replace, reinvent or even rival the originals, simply to bring them back into the light.
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MojoMar 19, 2021Nelson has not lost any of his breath control and singular phrasing. [May 2021, p.78]
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Feb 26, 2021Willie provides each with a rendition that stays true to the iconic originals, and while there’s a certain sense of deja vu underlining it all, he remains undeterred by any hint that he’s merely mimicking the master. With sweeping orchestral accompaniment intact, he captures the feel and finesse of the original renditions and succeeds in making them his own.
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Feb 26, 2021Willie sounds younger here than he has in years. He seems to be singing with a smile, as buoyed by his band as he is by these standards, a quality that gives That's Life an endearing kick.
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Feb 26, 2021For intimacy and authenticity, less musical architecture often proves better. [Apr 2021, p.35]