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Harry's valentine to New Orleans May 11, 2009
Oh, My Nola is an excellent album by Harry Connick, Jr. and quite a few of his peers. Harry simultaneously uses this CD as a valentine to his home town which had almost vanished after Hurricane Katrina: New Orleans. Harry sounds just great on this album; clearly he worked very hard to make this a reality, lovingly crafting songs as he sings and plays faultlessly. Indeed, Harry made arrangements for this CD; and he conducted, too! He plays both the organ and the piano with his usual degree of finesse. The quality of the sound is excellent and I really like that artwork.
The CD opens with the brassy, snazzy and very energetic "Working In The Coal Mine" by Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey. Harry sounds terrific; he handles complex tempo and key changes like the pro he always was and always will be! Harry's excellent diction bolsters his performance all the more, too. "Working In The Coal Mine" has a strong musical arrangement that perfectly complements Harry's vocals; and that's grand. "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" has a rather creative arrangement as well; but it all holds its own very well. And how's about that piano playing on "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?"
"Something You Got" features Harry squarely front and center--I love it! The backup singers harmonize well even though Harry never really needed it; his talents always carry him through. "Let Them Talk" is very romantic; and listen for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou);" what a sound this has! "Careless Love" is a cover Harry performs with panache; he sings this laid-back ballad with all his heart and soul and I'm very impressed. "All These People" also features Kim Burrell; and together she and Harry make this remarkably poignant. Harry Connick, Jr. wrote this; and it's perfect.
Lee Dorsey and Allen Toussaint's R&B flavored, socially mindful "Yes We Can Can" is a very strong cover that Harry Connick, Jr. delivers flawlessly; this is easily a major highlight of the album. "Someday" has a fine arrangement although on "Someday" Harry's singing remains firmly in the spotlight--and that's quite all right by me! The piano works well for this number, too. Harry's own song "Oh, My Nola" stuns me with its beauty; this is Harry at his best and the music sports that jazzy New Orleans flavor I always loved so much. It's wonderful. "Elijah Rock" uses the brass very well while Harry sings this well; and listen for "Sheik Of Araby" by Harry B. Smith, Francis Wheeler and Ted Snyder. Harry covers "Sheik Of Araby" with a lot of good natured fun mixed in with the natural romantic flavor of the tune and it all holds its own very well.
"Lazy Bones" is yet another number with great use of the horns; and Harry delivers this with just the right amount of energy. "We Make A Lot Of Love" is one heck of a romantic ballad that is quite well done; I really like "We Make A Lot Of Love." It touches me and I think you'll like it, too. "Hello, Dolly" gets the royal treatment from Harry and his buddies who make this sound so fresh and new with their magical arrangement; and the CD ends strong with Harry Connick, Jr. and the rest performing Harry's own song entitled "Do Dat Thing." "Do Dat Thing" has a fine musical arrangement and it leaves me wanting more!
Harry Connick, Jr. really turned out a winning album with this release; just one listen proves it. I highly recommend this for his fans; and people who enjoy jazzy arrangements with an awesome New Orleans accent will not be disappointed.
Oh My NOLA.... Spells "Fabulous" Mar 08, 2009
If you like Harry Connick Jr's style of music, leave what you're doing right now and get this album. Superior in every way. I hope he keeps this up for a long, long time. Thank you Harry.
HARRY AT HIS BEST!! Mar 02, 2009
I have every (and I do mean every) one of Harry's CD's and this one is absolutely the BEST yet!! If you're a big fan or just discovering Harry, this is a must have. Play it loud and just sit back with a hurricane and you are in New Orleans!
An incredible CD Aug 13, 2008
This one and "She" are my favorite Harry Connick CDs, because they are so heartfelt.
Great music!!! Nov 02, 2007
On this CD, Harry is back to his New Orlean root. Very lovely! The music & lyrics seem to intice me to visit this wonderful place.
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