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Third time was a charm, to say the least! Rod rocketed to #1 U.S./#3 UK with this 2004 release: a quartet of Gershwin classics—"Embraceable You," "But Not for Me," "'S Wonderful" and "I Can't Get... more

In the early '70s rock stars did not make standards albums, but that's what Nilsson did with this 1973 LP. He nearly cracked the Top 40, too, backed by Gordon Jenkins' orchestra as he sets that... more

It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook is the first album of American pop standards recorded by British musician Rod Stewart, and his 20th album overall. It was originally released in 2002,... more

Cyndi released her album of the standards she grew up with back in 2003. It's a wonderful listen as she presents striking new arrangements of "La Vie en Rose," "Unchained Melody," "Makin' Whoopee,"... more

Another smash (#2 U.S./#3 UK), this 2005 release is packed with guest stars. Joining Rod are Diana Ross ("I've Got a Crush on You"), Chaka Khan ("You Send Me"), Elton John ("Makin' Whoopee"), George... more

Right in the midst of his series of pop-standards albums, Rod took a left turn and returned to his rockin' roots with this 2006 album. He puts his own spins on Fogerty ("Have You Ever Seen the... more