"Danny Boy" - Al Hibbler
Recorded in New York, April 19, 1950
Al Hibbler may receive some respect from fans of vocal jazz and traditional American pop, but for most listeners today, this music will seem quite dated. Unfortunately, even if you are partial to this genre, one must admit this is effectively "sophisticated" lounge music, aiming to be tastefully in the background of classy settings and not much more. Sincerity and provoking emotional solid reactions are generally not the aims of these singers, so listening closely to this will invoke boredom more than anything else. ESPECIALLY since "Danny Boy" has been covered by everybody and their grandma, and unless somebody manages to sing it with a unique, sincere ring (like Johnny Cash did on American IV: The Man Comes Around) or pushes the theatricality to the tenth dimension (like Jackie Wilson did), I have little interest in listening to yet another rendition.
Verdict: Not recommended
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