Kathie Lee Gifford - Sentimental (1993)

Being British, I know nothing about Kathie's career in television (her fame did not cross the Atlantic), so I can judge her purely on her musical ability. I only discovered her through the internet. My first two CD's of Kathie's were this one and the Christmas CD, and they are my two favorites of Kathie's.
Kathie is particularly good at the slow, romantic songs with which this collection is filled. Yes, there are (slightly) better versions of some of the songs, particularly by some of the great ladies of the forties and fifties - but Kathie can be proud of these versions, which are among the best modern covers of these songs.
You can believe that Kathie means it when she sings When I fall in love, it will be forever, by the sincerity in her voice. So it is with the rest of this excellent album - a lovely, romantic album which sets a mood.
If you are put off Kathie's music because of her other work, I can understand - I tend to avoid work by British celebrities (or American celebrities who become famous in Britain) unless they can prove themselves on merit. Yet, occasionally, they do just that.
Try to forget Kathie's TV career. Judge her music as you would judge anybody else. If you can do that, and you also love the old songs from the Great American Songbook, you will surely love this album. And if you do, remember to buy her Christmas CD when the season comes round again.