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(THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU

from UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David

American Idol alumni Ruben Studdard recently released his new CD, “Unconditional Love.” This collection will put a big smile on the faces of all music lovers who have missed the smooth soul/R&B sounds of great performers including the late Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson and Jeffrey Osborne. “Unconditional Love” is the brainchild of Studdard and Verve’s chairman, David Foster. Together, they selected the material to be included on the album. This incorporated some of the most romantic songs ever written plus a couple of new love ballads.

CANZONI STONATE

From AMORE

Written by Mogol & Aldo Donati

Released in January of 2006, “Amore” marked another collaboration between Italian classical/pop superstar Andrea Bocelli and David Foster. This new release was a collection of some of the world’s most celebrated love songs including “Besame Mucho,” “L’Appuntamento” and “Les Feuilles Mortes.“

ISN’T SHE LOVELY

From CAPTAIN FINGERS
Written by Stevie Wonder

“Isn’t She Lovely” is one of the most beloved and successful songs in Stevie Wonder’s entire career. Through the years this sweet, joyful song has been covered several times by many big names. One of the most interesting and personal covers was recorded in 1977 by guitar legend Lee Ritenour who included it on his album “Captain Fingers.”