great CD
a big steve tyrell fan and this is just another one of his great CD's

give this guy a spotlight !!!
Disney Standards is a great album by Steve Tyrell honoring some of the very best of the music from Disney movies. WE get great songs on this album; and Steve's voice is just perfect for these numbers. The quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork is very smart--good job on that artwork!

The album begins with Steve Tyrell and Chris Botti performing "When You Wish Upon A Star" from Pinocchio. "When You Wish Upon A Star" always stuns me with its beauty and the child in me loves this song--and I always will love this song because of that child in me. Steve sings this with lots of feeling and panache; and it makes a strong beginning for this album that is still very pretty. "Kiss The Girl" from The Little Mermaid is a more recent Disney tune; and Steve does an equally bright job on this terrific, electric number. Those people who work for Disney never seem to fail at writing strong tunes and Steve delivers this with an upbeat, positive style that is absolutely infectious.

"You've Got A Friend In Me" features Dr. John singing with Steve Tyrell; this tune from Toy Story is a more recent tune as well--but its' one of my all time Disney favorites. I love the theme of loyalty and friendship and Dr. John and Steve Tyrell work well together; their voice are just right to make this duet memorable. "Beauty And The Beast" is a splendid song that gets the royal treatment from Steve Tyrell; and that piano arrangement couldn't be better. The percussion helps to mark the beat and the music goes well with Steve Tyrell as he sings this marvelous tune. "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" is another tune that appeals to the child in me; and Steve Tyrell gives me the sense that he's singing just to me---fabulous! The piano yet again sounds great on "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes;" and Steve delivers this flawlessly.

"The Bare Necessities" is a great number from The Jungle Book; and when Steve sings it I begin to honestly believe that no other artist would sing this as well as Steve can! "The Bare Necessities" is easily a major highlight of this album and I think you will enjoy it. "Cruella De Vil" comes from 101 Dalmatians; and Steve sings this with all his might--and it works well, too!

As if all this weren't enough for the price of admission to be ridiculously low, we also get a bonus video of "Bella Notte" from Lady And The Tramp. The quality of the print is very good and I know you'll like this scene in which the two dogs, Tramp and Lady, begin to eat the same piece of spaghetti which results in them having a kiss! It's very sweet and it's a scene you'll probably recognize.

Overall, Disney Standards showcases Steve Tyrell's ability to sing some of the best Disney songs ever and come out smelling like a rose. Steve's fans will like this and people who like Disney tunes may want to give this CD a chance. People who like classic pop vocals may like this album as well.

You Can't Go Wrong with Anything Steve Tyrell
If you buy ANYTHING Steve Tyrell, you are automatically getting a Winner. Steve puts his heart and soul into each and every song. I assure you he will put a smile on your face or even a "happy" tear or two.

Fun Stuff
In the tradition of Durante, Armstrong, Herb Alpert and Diana Krall (lets not forget Dr. John), and the lot of singers with no range but still make things work, Tyrell delivers a fun outing of "Classic" Disney tunes that we've all heard a gazillion times, but never get completely tired of (probably because they're tied to a lot of fond memories). Nice background stuff, or like another reviewer mentioned, when taxiing the grandkids.

Steve Tyrell's Disney Classics
I've enjoyed Steve Tyrell's music for years. I really like his voice and style singing these classics, some I knew well and some not so well. There were a few I would like to have included on this album that weren't, but his rendition of "Baby of Mine" (Dumbo), is very touching. I definately recommend it. It's not just for kids.