Film Noir is a fine collection of evergreens from the classic Film noir films from the 1930s and 1940s. In terms of repertoire, this CD is reminiscent of her 1981 CD Torch. In addition to duets with the well-known composer Jimmy Webb (Spring will be a little late this year) and John Travolta (Two sleepy people), she sings atmospheric performances of You Won't Forget Me, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye,
… Laura and Don. 't Smoke In Bed. New is the title track Fim Noir that she wrote with Jimmy Webb. Van Dyke Parks, Arif Mardin, Torrie Zito and Jimmy Webb were responsible for the usually beautiful arrangements. An ideal CD for the late hours. (CK)more