Heart And Soul: New Songs From Ally McBeal Featuring Vonda Shepard (Television Series)

It's got to be a bit strange for Vonda Shepard. This is her album--she sings and writes the songs--and yet she takes second billing to the TV show that features her as the singer in the unnamed bar. Granted, Shepard had released many solo albums on her own before Ally made her a known commodity, and the songs here are geared to mirror Ms. McBeal's many moods. Here, Shepard is helped out by an impressive cast. Her backing band includes drummer Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello), bassist Davey Faragher (Cracker), and guitarist Val McCallum (Peter Gabriel), and her guest vocalists include the Reverend Al Green for a stunning duet on Lulu's To Sir, with Love," and the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers on "Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow." Rounding out the anthemic originals are covers of Don McLean's "Vincent," Peter & Gordon's "World Without Love," and the Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart of Mine" that unfortunately serve to insinuate that Shepard is not a singer-songwriter but merely a cover girl. --Rob O'Connor Amazon.com

Great Cd from Vonda Shepard.

I recently bought this Cd seven years ago from Amazon. Now, it's 2008, and I stil love this Cd, and I never stopped. Sure, some of these songs on this Cd are cover songs, but Vonda Shepard gives them her personal statement and makes them nice to hear. I found this album to be very nice to listen to. Every song on this Cd has greatness written all over it, especially the song of "Someday We'll Be Together". I tend to like this version than the original. I also like the song of "Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow". It's a good song to listen to. Every time I listen to this Cd, I hear something new. This Cd comes highly recommended. July 18, 2008

Emotive Pop Covers

I have always liked Vonda Shepard's voice since I first heard it during the run of Ally McBeal, and consequently have purchased all of her CD's at least once. If you recognise the song titles you should know if you will at least like this CD, for while Ms. Shepard is not and amazing vocalist, she manages to create warm renditions of each song with emotive tones and wonderful phrasing. This CD includes one of my favorite renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" as well as the wonderful "Don't Break My Heart Slow" which has been one of my favorite pop songs since I first heard it on the show.

While I might have never bought this album had I never seen the show, the daydream of having Vonda Shepard as the club cover artist downstairs at work, hooked me into buying and then loving this album in just a few listens. June 15, 2008

HEART AND SOUL: SONGS FROM ALLY MCBEAL

VONDA SHEPARD IS A FANTASTIC SINGER! I AM GLAD I WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE HER CD FROM ALLY MCBEAL. May 27, 2008

Don't get me started!

I bought this as a joke. I can't stand it but thought it would make a hilarious gift. February 8, 2008

absolutely 5 stars

I've always loved this cd - I've always loved the music on Ally McBeal. Recently, I had a beach party - this cd was on my mix - random - everyone went wild! What is this???? Now I've bought 10 copies for all my friends because they love it as much as I do. Vonda Shepard's voice and rhythm are absolutely awesome-what a perfect mix of voice and music. Thank you, Vonda! September 21, 2003

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