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My daughter still listens to it every night and had to make backup copies so we could have it whereever we went (camping, traveling, sleepover at Aunt's house). I hope that it will be as special to her as it has been to her cousins through the years. Over 18 years ago I bought this CD for my niece who fell in love with it. So now I have another niece who was just born and am getting her the CD as well. It's a must buy It is great bedtime music. I had my daughter 7 years ago and thought I would listen to Olivia's music while she was in my womb so that she could be comforted by it later.
Nothing like getting a cell call from her secretary or an honor or letters or a call during church choir. They own two of Liv's earrings (Olivia herself has one set; we have the other sets). Hooray. I have twin girls, now almost 12. Catherine Grace and Olivia Joy listened to this CD every night for the first year of their life--and have seen many, many of Liv's concerts.
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR has never sounded better. Heartfelt and sincere. This is a gorgeous CD with lush arrangements and Olivia has never sounded better. I've been waiting for a long time to hear Olivia sing some classic standards and she does it with such grace and artistry. Her rendition of YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE is one of the best I've ever heard.
Other stand-out selections are You'll Never Walk Alone, Jenny Rebecca, When You Wish Upon a Star, and the adult contemporary Reach Out For Me. Though intended to be a "lullaby" album, which it completely succeeds at being, one wishes Olivia would have dropped such songs as the child friendly Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for more pop classics. Olivia closes the set with just a tease of the Brahms Lullaby which will make you take a deep breath, close your eyes and wish for more, more, more.a lovely, stunning collection of songs sung by a truly great singer. With her flawless, crystal clear voice full of emotion Olivia delivers one of her most beautiful, though under-rated, projects of her stellar career. Stunningly arranged, orchestrated, and sung this album presents timeless standards such as The Way You Look Tonight, Twelfth of Never, and an exquisite version of Over the Rainbow.
This is a perfect nocturnal selection, and it's a superb and thoughtful choice for any mother-to-be or new mother. Singing many children's favorites and old standards, her voice is smooth, silky, and soothing throughout. I've loved Olivia's voice since grade school. She shines on this album.
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