“When I think of torch songs, I tend to go to a bygone era,” says the crooner, whose LP First Comes the Night is out now. “They remind me of that wistful, lonely feeling.”
Elvis Presley “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
A very romantic song, sung perfectly. There’s a richness and a believability in Elvis’ voice that nobody else can touch.
Roy Orbison “It’s Over”
Whisper secrets to the wind. . . . You won’t be seeing rainbows anymore.” If you’re breaking up with somebody, it’ll bring a tear to your eye.
Vera Lynn “We’ll Meet Again”
Singers now go for the high notes, but nobody goes for those low baritone notes anymore like this song does.
Bing Crosby “True Love”
What a haiku of a pop song! “Suntanned, windblown,…
