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 wonderful talent---the best Oct 03, 2009
John Barrowman has become a hero for me---thank you for being and being such a wonderful talent.
Still Best Barrowman Album To Date Mar 28, 2009
John Barrowman, Westend musical theatre star and better known in the U.S. as Torchwood's Captain Jack Harkness has produced numerous cds over his decades long career and his Swings Cole Porter is still his best to date. John's powerful yet lyric voice, which has earned him the nickname of leather lungs, is well suited to Cole Porter's difficult to sing music. John also states that Cole Porter's music holds a special place in his heart because of who Porter. This special feeling certainly shows through in his interpretation of the music.
This CD is only one of a few genres the John sings. His other work includes, musical theatre, pop and easy listening.
 Appealing take on Porter Sep 24, 2008
No doubt about the Barrowman talent - awesome! In this album, he's solidly Broadway and predictably pro in presentation. Although I'd like things a little more off the beat at times - a bit more 'conversational' in its phrasing - perhaps the intent was simply to adhere to the original strict 'quantized' feel in vogue when Porter first presented the material.
His take on 'In The Still of the Night' is incredibly warm and beautiful, but the phrasing on 'I happen to Like New York' comes off a bit stark. The Garland version, e.g., transported the listener to feel the grit of the town, Barrowman's read seems a bit sanitized. But that's a minor point,because all up, this is a tremendously satisfying listening experience and B'way devotees will be delighted. I'm certain those of us already familiar with the artist, will simply continue to be knocked out by the Barrowman talent, and the honest emotion in his delivery of 'After You'. For this listener anyway, the best track on the album (and it's hard to choose) is the poignant' Every Time We Say Goodbye'. I'm increasingly grateful for both Porter and Barrowman. Terrific stuff - don't hesitate to add this gem to your collection.
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 Amazon Sample Aug 21, 2008
Great actor in Dr Who (2000 series) and gives Torchwood emotions... But if you cant click a sample mp3 file to play before you buy the CD, then dont buy it all!
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Beautiful Voice Aug 14, 2008
What can I say...John Barrowmans' voice is every bit as beautiful as he is, such a rich and lush tone.
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