In London – TRINI LOPEZ****

Takin’ The Back Roads/Strangers In The Night/Love Letters/Happy/Mame/Your Ever Changin’ Mind/Gonna Get Along Without Ya’ Now/Lady Jane/It Had To Be You/Fever/I Wanna Be Around/That’s What Makes The World Go Round

Latin-folk vocalist and guitarist Trini Lopez achieved his final high placed chart album with In London, considerably more successful in Britain than in his native country. (US:114 UK:6)

"In London perfectly sums up Trini's appeal. There's a mix of sing-along tunes, reworked covers of then current hits, standards and a few surprises, including a solid take on take on The Rolling Stones Lady Jane. The singles from the album didn't break out to become huge hits, but it doesn't reflect the quality of the album. Really, this is all-around solid stuff."

"In London is a really great collection. Recorded in London in '67, it features his hit single version of the Patience & Prudence nugget, Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now. Trini does a great rendition of this pop classic. There are several other notable tracks on this album that are never included on Lopez compilations. The best track on the album is a Lopez original, That's What Makes The World Go Round which is Trini doing what he does best - having a good time."

"Though the energy level here isn't quite up to par with his famous live albums, there's a lot to like on Trini Lopez In London. The material is first-rate, though often a bit predictable and Lopez delivers charismatic performances on every track. His backing musicians keep up with him admirably too. A few times, though, one gets the impression he's going through the motions, applying his patented groovy-izer in the same manner to whatever tune producer Don Costa throws his way."

"There is one revelation here: Lopez's sensitive treatment of The Rolling Stones classic, Lady Jane. Finding the perfect balance between his usual public hipster number one style and the melancholy romanticism of the original, the singer manages to sing the lyrics with the seriousness they deserve, yet sounds completely like himself. The result is pretty amazing. Though Trini Lopez In London often suffers from cookie-cutter syndrome, in the end Lopez's clarity of voice, and seeming lack of pretence, make him a joy to hear even at his most banal."