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‘Crazy Love’, Michael Bublé’s first CD in two and a half years, features two original songs along with his always original take on 11 standards from various eras. The multi-Grammy winning artist hunkered down in recording studios in LA, Brooklyn, New York and his hometown of Vancouver for the last six months to make his ‘ultimate record about the inevitable roller coaster ride of relationships.’ The first single, ‘Haven’t Met You Yet,’ written by Bublé (with Alan Chang and Amy Foster) was released to radio on August 31st. Additional tunes on the album include ‘Cry Me A River,’ ‘You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You,’ ‘Georgia On My Mind’ and ‘Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)’. The title song is a cover of the Van Morrison gem ‘Crazy Love.’ The CD closes out with a haunting version of ‘Stardust’ which is performed with the acapella group Naturally 7. The album was produced by David Foster, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica.

Crazy Love also marks Bublé’s welcome attempt to expand his range, mostly to positive effect. Electric guitars accent his enjoyable cover of the Eagle’s “Heartache Tonight,” but the majority of the song skews toward big band jazz. It’s as fun a mashup as his previous version of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” Retro soul and blues group Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings make an appearance, collaborating with Bublé on “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes).” He and Jones engage in spirited vocal repartee, with both parties sounding like they had a fantastic time during the recording session. Canadian singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith also guests on “Whatever It Takes,” Bublé’s cover of Sexsmith’s 1995 tune. The duo’s voices blend together beautifully, and the song should introduce Sexmith’s music to a wider audience. 80s music fans should approve of his interpretation of Billy Vera and the Beaters’ “At This Moment”–he manages to bring out the blues elements of the pop-rock classic.

Standout cuts include “All of Me,” with Bublé belting out the lyrics with the confidence of a seasoned pro. “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You” also receives a traditional treatment, while his vocals on “Stardust” are exquisite (the addition of a capella group Naturally 7, however, was superfluous—such a delicate tune deserves a minimal arrangement). It takes courage to cover “Georgia on My Mind,” as Ray Charles’ bluesy rendition has become the standard. Still, Bublé’s performance stands on its own; he clearly considers every word he sings.

Format : CD (October 9, 2009)
Original Release Date: October 9, 2009
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Reprise Records
Genre : Ballads/Standards

Track List:
1. Cry Me A River
2. All Of Me 	Listen
3. Georgia On My Mind
4. Crazy Love 	Listen
5. Haven't Met You Yet
6. All I Do Is Dream Of You
7. Hold On
8. Heartache Tonight
9. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
10. Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
11. At This Moment
12. Stardust
13. Whatever It Takes (bonus track)

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