A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night - NILSSON***

Lazy Moon/For Me & My Gal/It Had To Be You/Always/Makin' Whoopee/You Made Me Love You/Lullaby In Ragtime/I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now/What'll I Do/Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)/This Is All I Ask/As Time Goes By

Nilsson’s A Little Touch… was an unusual album for the period as it consists entirely of old standards that had become highly unfashionable in the rock era. Orchestral arrangements are courtesy of Gordon Jenkins. (US:46 UK:20)

“Cover albums of standards in the early 70s were not that common. Yet this stuff suits Harry's sweet tones pretty perfectly highlighting what a loss it was when he sabotaged his own vocals later on.”

“Sinatra arranger Gordon Jenkins supplies a strikingly segued orchestral arrangement that at times is a little too flowery but mostly is dreamily decorative. To Nilsson's credit he has as much fun with the format as he remains respectful to the songs.”

“It is notable for being one of the first albums of standards created by a notable rock or pop act. This album is made even more notable for being created in Nilsson's supposed classic period.”

“It's hard to imagine an album more out of step with the time; this kind of music hadn't been remotely popular since Barbra Streisand's early work. This is worth hearing for fans as its maybe the best showcase of Harry's gorgeous singing voice.”

“If you're into Nilsson, the standards, or just artists with great voices, this album is for you. He is accompanied by lush orchestration and provides some of the smoothest, purest vocals committed to record. As a whole it's a very mellow, romantic album.”

“The songs blend seamlessly into one another and Harry's vocals are so reserved and tasteful. He never showboats on the album and yet he will blow you away.”

“When this was released in the early '70s - a collection of songs that were already decades old, carefully arranged by Sinatra's best ballad arranger Gorden Jenkins - it wasn't clear if this was intended as a loving tribute or an ironic statement.”

“What beautiful music this is. Well chosen standards from throughout the first half of the 20th century, tremendously well orchestrated by a master, and sung with passion and precision by a man of great vocal talent.”