Smooth pop singer who has been performing since the late 1950's. He has had several hits and has won 2 Grammy awards.
He has done some acting and performed on many television shows. He is probably best known for singing the theme song to the television program "The Love Boat".
After having appeared with his famous father Allan Jones, Jack decided at the age of 22 to try and make it on his own. And how...
Night club acts, guest appearances with stars like Judy Garland and Bob Hope, then shows of his own, led to Cash Box honouring him as the Most Promising Male Vocalist 1962. In 1966 he was nominated for "Best Male Vocale Performance" with his recording of "The Impossible Dream", probably his best known song in the States.
This is the first time the song appears on an LP in this country, having originally been released as the B side of a single now deleted. It was during this period that Jack had great success with a hit record of thne old Academy Award winning song, first introduced on the screen by Jackie Gleason, "Call Me Irresponsible".
So on, until he is recognized as one of todays leading male singers. Which is hardly surprising when you listen to him sing.
True his style may not be in keeping with todays trends but surely that is his appeal. At a time when nothing in our lives is certain anymore, isn´t it good to know that some things haven´t changed, namely the respect Jack Jones shows for a song.
The Way he handles it, giving every note its place, loving it, caring for it, singing it.
As often as not, he is introduced as the singer we like to play when lights are low and all the old cliches come out about bottomless coffee-pots, etc., but perhaps they arent´t cliches after all, as it´s moments like these when we enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
That´s why they called this album "Simply", because the songs are all chosen for their simple easy to listen to charm, recorded by a singer who knows the worth of simplicity.
So lower the lights, close your eyes and listen...it´s simple as that.
A1. The Mood I’m In
A2. A Beautiful Friendship
A3. The Impossible Dream
A4. I’m All Smiles
A5. Autumn Leaves
A6. Call Me Irresponsible
B1. Once Upon A Time
B2. Girl Talk
B3. People Will Say We’re In Love
B4. Feeling Good
B5. Watch What Happens
B6. Time After Time
Release: 1972
Genre: Easy Listening, Jazz
Format: LP
Label: Coral Records
Catalog# CPS 84
Vinyl: Good
Cover: Good
€ 15,00
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