Moonlight & Roses – JIM REEVES****

Moonlight & Roses/Mexicali Rose/Carolina Moon/Rosa Rio/Oh What It Seemed To Be/What’s In It For Me/ Roses/One Dozen Roses/Moon River/There’s A New Moon Over My Shoulder/Its Only A Paper Moon/When I Lost You

Moonlight & Roses was the final album release from country music legend Jim Reeves before his death in an air crash in July 1964. The relatively low US chart placing is rather surprising, considering the tragic circumstances and his unique talent. (US:30 UK:2)

"Moonlight & Roses was the last album released in Reeves' lifetime, and includes the pleasant title song and really nice versions of Mexicali Rose and When I Lost You, among others."

"I ordinarily wouldn't recommend any album which covers songs that are virtual signature songs of other singers, even if they were recorded later in some instances. But his renditions of others' songs are so good and so exceptional, I must recommend this. The songs need not conjure up specific memories."

"Moonlight & Roses is great song sung by one of the top country singers of the 1960s. This was the last album released in Jim's lifetime. If you like country music at its best you won't go wrong with this album."

"On Jim Reeves' Moonlight & Roses, it is lovely to hear the songs we all love. Of course we think Jim is one of the best. So pleased to have it our collection."

"Any fan of Jim Reeves needs this album in their collection as it showcases Jim at his best. Moonlight & Roses has always been one of my favourite albums because of the warm, relaxing mood it creates."

"Moonlight & Roses is a wonderful LP with excellent songs. Great sound."

"My favourite among Gentleman Jim's songs. Moonlight & Roses, the very mention of these two soothes the mind."

"Years since I heard this song Moonlight & Roses - wasn't Jim Reeves wonderful?"