Liza With A ‘Z’ - LIZA MINNELLI****

Yes/God Bless The Child/Say Liza (Lisa With A Z)/It Was A Good Time/I Gotcha/Son Of A Preacher Man/Ring Them Bells/Bye Bye Blackbird/You've Let Yourself Go/My Mammy/Cabaret Melody/Bows

Liza With A ‘Z’ was recorded as a live TV special from the New York Lyceum Theatre in May 1972. Minnelli was at the peak of her fame at that time following her acclaimed performance in the movie Cabaret. (US:19 UK:9)

“Miraculously popular in its day, this is still a great introduction to the wonders of Minelli's craft. Despite tackling some contemporary songs she shines naturally on the show-biz stuff. Her version of Charles Aznavour's chilling You've Let Yourself Go is definitive, while the Cabaret medley gives the record a climax to remember. A great showcase for a great talent.”

“Liza Minnelli is legendary performer and this album shows you how great she was back in her heyday in the early 70s. Liza With A 'Z' is a dynamic, powerful, energetic performance. Every song is a proof of her incomparable vocal power. She belts these songs with strength and passion. A brilliantly done live album by a legend.”

“From the charged great opener Yes it is clear that this is going to be an extraordinary musical trip with a great, singer. Drama and pathos make God Bless The Child a moving and incredible experience and Liza With A ‘Z’ is great fun and a tongue-twisting feat that Liza never once flubs on. Exuberant and soulful is the definitive version of It Was A Good Time and wildly soulful is the rhythmic I Gotcha, a great dance routine where Liza really shines.”

“If anyone can't understand what all the fuss was about when Liza Minnelli started years ago, listen to this tape. She was in fine form as one of the greatest singers and dancers of our time.”

“In this collection of songs from her live TV special of 1972 Liza is at the top of her game. All the tracks are stand-outs but it is really is thrilling towards the end of Cabaret to hear her hit that long extended note with a pure and perfect vibrato and then chop it off with almost a growl.”

“I had heard about the Liza with A ‘Z’ song, and I really wanted to hear it. Well, then I listened to the other songs and they were just superb. I really loved the medley from Cabaret.”