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The idea of dedicating a disc to classic romantic songs can be a risky venture for any artist. The results can either be as warm and homey as a freshly baked dessert, or as sticky and gooey as leftover Valentine's candy in June. Luckily, Tuck & Patti's A Gift of Love falls in the former category, as the duo serves up a few slices of sweet tunes that will satisfy without inducing a sugary coma. Originally intended as a project for the Asian market, A Gift of Love became such a success that it ended up being released in Europe and America as well. Listening to the opening track of "Up On the Roof," it is easy to understand the disc's popularity. The welcome additions of keyboard and cello introduce Tuck Andress' gentle guitar as Patti Cathcart's warm voice sings with a breezy sincerity that is hard to resist. From that point on, Tuck & Patti continue their Gift of Love by deftly performing classic pop songs like "Can't Help Falling In Love" and "Close to You" in their unique, light jazz way. Revisiting "Sukiyaki" without the Asian adornments that usually accompany the song proves refreshing, while the duo's odd choice of bringing a subdued refinement to Freddie Mercury's danceable pop tune "I Was Born to Love You" works in their favor. Although Tuck's melancholic solo take on Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" interrupts the mood, Patti's inspired vocals more than compensate on Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You." Famous for its high-pitched refrain, the song is treacherous territory for any vocalist, but Patti dispenses with the high notes and comes up with a melody that reinvents and revitalizes the classic. Since the duo's basic sound has changed little since their 1988 debut, Tears of Joy, anyone who is familiar with Tuck & Patti pretty much knows what to expect. However, Tuck & Patti have the knack of selecting (or writing) the proper songs, and their interpretations are almost always refreshing and interesting. With A Gift of Love, Tuck & Patti have avoided the saccharine aftertaste found in other similarly themed collections by using fresh ingredients to bake a warm and tasty treat that will cap off any romantic meal.
© Aaron Latham /TiVo
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Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Screen Gems EMI Music, Inc., MusicPublisher - Gerald Goffin/Carole King, Composer
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Gladys Music, MusicPublisher - Luigi Creatore/Hugo E. Peretti/George David Weiss, Composer
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - EMI Music Publishing Japan, MusicPublisher - Roku Suke Ei/Hachiedi Nakamura, Composer
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - BILLY JOEL, Composer - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Impulsive Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Embassy Music Corporation, MusicPublisher - Minnie Rippington/Richard J. Rudolph, Composer
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Frederick Mercury, Composer - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Mercury Songs, LTD, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Jesse Stone, Composer - Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Cambell Connelly & Co, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Leon Russell, Composer - Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - ) IRVING MUSIC, INC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Burt Bacharach/Hal David, Composer - Casa David/New Hidden Valley Music Company, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Frank Martin, FeaturedArtist - Tuck & Patti, MainArtist - Robert Hyman/Cyndi Lauper, Composer - Reilla Music/Dub Notes, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
Album review
The idea of dedicating a disc to classic romantic songs can be a risky venture for any artist. The results can either be as warm and homey as a freshly baked dessert, or as sticky and gooey as leftover Valentine's candy in June. Luckily, Tuck & Patti's A Gift of Love falls in the former category, as the duo serves up a few slices of sweet tunes that will satisfy without inducing a sugary coma. Originally intended as a project for the Asian market, A Gift of Love became such a success that it ended up being released in Europe and America as well. Listening to the opening track of "Up On the Roof," it is easy to understand the disc's popularity. The welcome additions of keyboard and cello introduce Tuck Andress' gentle guitar as Patti Cathcart's warm voice sings with a breezy sincerity that is hard to resist. From that point on, Tuck & Patti continue their Gift of Love by deftly performing classic pop songs like "Can't Help Falling In Love" and "Close to You" in their unique, light jazz way. Revisiting "Sukiyaki" without the Asian adornments that usually accompany the song proves refreshing, while the duo's odd choice of bringing a subdued refinement to Freddie Mercury's danceable pop tune "I Was Born to Love You" works in their favor. Although Tuck's melancholic solo take on Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" interrupts the mood, Patti's inspired vocals more than compensate on Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You." Famous for its high-pitched refrain, the song is treacherous territory for any vocalist, but Patti dispenses with the high notes and comes up with a melody that reinvents and revitalizes the classic. Since the duo's basic sound has changed little since their 1988 debut, Tears of Joy, anyone who is familiar with Tuck & Patti pretty much knows what to expect. However, Tuck & Patti have the knack of selecting (or writing) the proper songs, and their interpretations are almost always refreshing and interesting. With A Gift of Love, Tuck & Patti have avoided the saccharine aftertaste found in other similarly themed collections by using fresh ingredients to bake a warm and tasty treat that will cap off any romantic meal.
© Aaron Latham /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:59
- Main artists: Tuck & Patti
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: T&P Records
- Genre: Jazz
(C) 2007 T&P Records (P) 2013 Tuck and Patti
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