But this album does have some great moments. "What Is This Thing Called Love/So In Love" is beautifully executed, with just the right mix of mystery, emotion, and devotion that we'd expect. Also, "I Concentrate On You" is well done. This album could have done without the awkward "Begin the Beguine" or the boring "All of You." Everything else is respectable. A must-have for the serious Warwick collector, but for everyone else, I see no reason to buy it.


What were you listening too, Dionne shines!   November 23, 2000
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I not sure what the other reviewers are doing, but I really love this effort. I in no means think that Dionne adds anything new to the songs of Cole Porter. But Dionne Warwick is in my mind the greatest pop singer of the last 4 decades. Dionne's artistry is at it's highest here; she sings with effortfully strong vocals sets. Her voice is as beautiful ever, perfect phasing, skillful effortful. I have purchased several copies of this cd( car, work, home gifts). If one is looking for a new versions of old classics then no don't buy this effort. But if you want to see a classic vocalist, singing classic songs by classic writer then do not hesitate...I don't think you will be disappointed!!!


Don't agree with the critics or the reviews on here   September 23, 2000
 2 out of 4 found this review helpful

When this album came out I bought it just like I bought the other Dionne albums. I don't think the album is an embarrassment as someone said. I like the arrangements except for Anything Goes. It sounds like Shirley Temple should dance by like someone already said. Dionne does sing the wrong words on one of these classic songs. So love at least a part of me too. It should be Love at least a part of me do. Love So in Love-- beautifully done and like Begin the Beguine-- Maybe a little too disco--but fun. Love You're the Top. Heard Streisand do it with Ryan O'Neal and don't like that arrangement at all. This album got horrible reviews. They said Dionne sounded tired, bored. How can they tell? Didn't sell too well either, but I still like it and have a friend who likes it too, but not as big a fan as I am. Maybe my comments are clouded by this, and I haven't heard Ella Fitsgerald or others do a lot of Cole Porter. I just know I like the ablbum and in addition to You're the Top, like I Get a Kick Out of You, though Dionne doesn't sing the original words about getting a kick out of cocaine. Maybe she should leave that to her cousin, Whitney. Overall a good album and don't understand why it was panned so much.


This is the Top!   July 17, 2004
 2 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is an great album chock full of wonderful songs composed by one of -- if not the -- wittiest and most gifted songwriters (words AND music by the way) of the twentieth century. And the songs are sung by one of the greatest popular singers around; Ms. Warwick certainly proves on this album that she has the musical chops to sing along with the best of them -- Frank and Ella included -- when it comes to Porter's work. The arrangements sparkle. The ballads are beautifully sung. The upbeat numbers burst with energy. And Cole Porter's sensational lyrics come through loud and clear on every song. It's been said that of the many great songwriters of the 1930's, 40's and 50's, only Cole Porter has, thus far, proven to be completely irreplaceable. This album makes a strong case for that argument. (And while we're on the subject, I expect it will be quite a while before another Dionne Warwick comes along!) Bottomline: This is a great addition to the music library of any fan of the Great American Songbook, and any fans, in particular of Mr. Porter and Ms. Warwick.