The Romance of Paris
by David Wilson
"The Romance of Paris" - With this collection I wanted to capture the essence of the international icon of romance - Paris - Here is an album of tender, luxurious performances to enjoy while dining by candlelight, taking a moonlit stroll, or just curling up in your favorite chair.
Track # 1 - "Falling in Love with Love"
- a gliding, lilting waltz. One of Rogers and Hammerstein's best.
- a gliding, lilting waltz. One of Rogers and Hammerstein's best.
Track # 2 - "I Wish You Love"
- written during the WWII occupation of Paris. A warm, wistful listening experience.
- written during the WWII occupation of Paris. A warm, wistful listening experience.
Track # 3 - "Autumn Leaves"
- an unforgettable melody, inspiring memories for all.
- an unforgettable melody, inspiring memories for all.
Track # 4 - "I Love Paris"
- a little Cole Porter ditty which will live forever.
- a little Cole Porter ditty which will live forever.
Track # 5 - "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To"
- to me, the "coziest" song ever written.
- to me, the "coziest" song ever written.
Track # 6 - "Somewhere in Time"
- I had an opportunity to play this for Jane Seymour, star of the film. She bought a copy for herself.
- I had an opportunity to play this for Jane Seymour, star of the film. She bought a copy for herself.
Track # 7 - "Teach Me Tonight"
- a wonderfully seductive song from the "Hit Parade" years.
- a wonderfully seductive song from the "Hit Parade" years.
Track # 8 - "La Valse Parisienne"
- "Our" co-written tribute in the genre of a joyful French waltz.
- "Our" co-written tribute in the genre of a joyful French waltz.
Track # 9 - "Come Prima"
- a continental favorite, brimming with Italian soul.
- a continental favorite, brimming with Italian soul.
Track # 10 - "Night and Day"
- probably Cole Porter's most recorded song - popular with everyone.
- probably Cole Porter's most recorded song - popular with everyone.
Track # 11 - "Lara's Theme" (from Dr. Zhivago)
- one of the most beloved film theme's of all time.
- one of the most beloved film theme's of all time.
Track # 12 - "Someone To Watch Over Me"
- the Gershwin brothers got it totally right on this one.
- the Gershwin brothers got it totally right on this one.
Track # 13 - "Lily Marlene"
- I don't know exactly why, but this song breaks my heart everytime.
- I don't know exactly why, but this song breaks my heart everytime.
Track # 14 - "You Are Too Beautiful"
- no need for (need?) lyrics.
- no need for (need?) lyrics.