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Music : Sings Jewish Favorites
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Sings Jewish Favorites by: Connie Francis |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0857764001152 Label: Jmg / Jewish Music Manufacturer: Jmg / Jewish Music Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Jmg / Jewish Music Release Date: April 04, 2006 Studio: Jmg / Jewish Music Sales Rank: 7896 MPN: 18015 Disc 1:
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 Rating:  - Connie Francis in YiddishAll well known songs, it is fun to listen and to sing along... the only problem is, that the timbre of her voice does not necessary suit the Yiddish pronunciation. Sometimes it is difficult to follow the (known) text. But it definitely makes fun to listen, the more, its quite unique. Rating: - Yiddish, Hebrew, or English, she sounds good!Although the writer of the liner notes may not be aware of the difference between Yiddish and Hebrew, Connie Francis sings in both languages as well as English on this album (originally a 1961 LP). And she does a good job in all three languages. She does "Tzena, Tzena" in the original Hebrew, "Oyf'n Pripichuk" (a song I remember my father singing when I was a child) in Yiddish, "Hava Nagila" not only in the original Hebrew but with English lyrics (originally popularized by Betty Madigan) as well, and "The Anniversary Song" (originally written in English) in Yiddish. Altogether the usual dozen or so tracks that you would expect from an LP (as this was originally). And all sound very good. Five stars for an Italian-American singer ... Read More: Rating: - fine collection of traditional ballads proving Connie's versatility and strengthConnie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites certainly is a grand CD that one might not have expected from an Italian young lady; but she handles these tunes better than many other Jewish artists I know! Connie sings with great sensitivity and her voice is as clear as a bell. Some of these numbers I would even consider to be the definitive renditions of these fine old ballads. "Tzena Tzena" starts the track list with Connie singing this wonderfully. Connie's excellent diction bolsters her performance of this classic ballad. The percussion and the brass make the melody go along very smoothly and Connie sings this like the pro she still remains! "My Yiddishe Momme" follows; and Connie does an equally wonderful job on this number. Connie sings ... Read More: Rating: - OY, SUCH A PLEASURE!Way back when some time just before my Bar Mitzvah it seemed like everyone and their Bubbe was listening to this album. Because of Connie Francis I learned the words to the songs my grandmother would sing me to sleep by. (..and believe me she was NO Connie Francis). In the mid 60s anything out there with the faintest trace of "Yiddishkeit" was considered a novelty. So when this hit the stands it seemed like the whole world, which for me existed within the confines of Northwest Baltimore, was listening to this album. What was most surprising to everyone was the simple fact that the words were pronounced perfectly as though Miss Francis had grown up speaking the language. I remember being disappointed to learn that she was in fact not Jewish at all ... Read More: Rating: - YIDDISH DELIGHTThis album is amazing! and, I am so grateful that they've brought it back. If you enjoy Jewish music you will LOVE this album. It's amazing that such a wonderful Italian woman can sing these songs with such feeling! I would recommend this album to anyone who appreciates great music. |
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