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"As Time Goes By"
Bryan Ferry has often opted for classics
from other times and places. As Time Goes By focuses on music
largely from the 1930s and '40s and conjures that era's aura
of fine cigars, sateen gowns, and gentlemanly romance. The opening
title track summons images of Bogie and Ingrid, and is one of
the finest moments in the collection. His talented band swings
with fervor, especially on the upbeat tunes "The Way You
Look Tonight," "Lover Come Back to Me," and "Just
One of Those Things." There are a number of intimate, romantic
moments, but the highlight is Ferry's take on "Falling in
Love Again," first made famous way back when with devastating
sadness by Marlene Dietrich.Ferry's version is almost as moving.
--Lorry Fleming |