Don’t expect to be wooed. Or blown away. Or even moved, for that matter. Okay, here’s the truth. Every song on Harrick Connick Jr.’s new CD, Your Songs, is enjoyable, especially to the 40 and over crowd. But that’s about as far as it goes. And we enjoy it because they’re classic songs that we’ve grown to love. Connick remakes Just the Way You Are, Mona Lisa, Can’t Help Falling in Love With you, among others (a total of 14). Does he make them better? Not hardly. And face it… even when our two-year-old is singing our favorite song in her off-key tune, we’re willing to jam to it because hey, it’s our song. But tolerable they are, with low, easy-listening melodies that seem to all fade into the background. Your Songs officially hit stores on September 22. We’re not exactly urging you to run out and buy a copy, but if you’re planning a road trip or dinner party anytime this fall, Your Songs could possibly make a suitable addition. While the CD will enhance your mood, you’ll find yourself listening to it without realizing it’s on. And you’re happier as a result. The jazzy, upbeat tempo of these remade “timeless” ballads creates a safety net. And for traveling with kids and entertaining friends, we think playing it safe is the way to go.
