Various Artists [Melodies Of Love]
A surprise choice, i don't usually go for this sort of music, but this moved me today, the music on this disc is a mixed bag, some i don't like, but others i find rather inspirational, this is the first time i've listened to these discs, so it's also the first time i've listened to certain of these tracks, and not particularly being an 'easy listening' advocate, other tracks i haven't really studied close.
I love the Jazz influences of these tracks, especially the female singers, there's always a gem to be admired and loved if you put aside your pre-conceived ideas of any type of music, and really listen with your heart.
The disc booklet cover is great, a nice shot, even though some of the tracks are pushing things a bit as regards the title of this double disc set.
So the track which moved me the most is number 6 on the first disc, Fever by Peggy Lee, subconsciously i've heard it before, but this is the first time i've actually listened to it, i like the sparseness of the instrumentation, just an upright deep double bass, and a drummer playing with fingers/palms, a great innovation, the drummer really does make the song stand out, Peggy Lee has a sexy voice, the track sizzles and smooches, you can almost hear the sweat trickle down, nearly gave me a fever!.
You can hear Peggy Lee sing this song live on YouTube.
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