| Product Summary | | Label: Wea/warner Bros. | | UPC: 00093624815426 | | Release Date: 11/20/2001 | | Buy.com Sku: 60511511 | | Item#: MHK7YX | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 24555 | Format:  CD |
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| After hearing the extraordinary voice of 20-year-old Josh Groban, Ally McBeal creator/ executive producer David E. Kelley invited him to perform "You're Still You" on the 2000 season finale of the hit TV series. The sensational reaction led to Sarah Brightman's La Luna tour and now the tenor's solo album debut, Josh Groban, produced by the renowned David Foster (Celine Dion). Performing pop ballads such as Don Mclean's "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)" as well as "The Prayer" (with Charlotte Church) and Bach's "Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring," and singing in English, Italian and Spanish, Los Angeles native Groban just may be the next great genre-bending singing sensation.
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel includes: Josh Groban, The Corrs, Charlotte Church (vocals); William Ross (conductor); Ramon Stagnaro, Dean Parks (guitar); Lili Hayden (violin, background vocals); Richard Marx (piano, keyboards); David Foster, Walter Afanasieff (keyboards); Curt Bisquera (drums); Rhys Fulber, Felipe Elgueta (programming); Efrat, Marco Marinangeli (background vocals). | | Producers include: David Foster, Walter Afanasieff, Toni Renis, Richard Marx, | | Humberto Gatica. | | Engineers include: Felipe Elgueta, Humberto Gatica, Nick Marshall. | | Josh Groban's meteoric rise to stardom began when hit producer David Foster selected him as a last-minute replacement at the dress rehearsal for the 1999 Grammy Awards, where the then-17-year-old singer stood in for Andrea Bocelli in a duet with Celine Dion. The rest, as they say, is history. But can the precocious baritone truly compete with the more seasoned powerhouses of the Classical Crossover scene? | | Groban's self-titled debut album validates Foster's prescience and proves that the young vocalist is more than able to hold his own. He moves confidently through an eclectic program with a poise that belies his youth and relative inexperience. He uses his warm voice to great effect in a variety of settings provided by veteran songwriters such as Richard Marx, Albert Hammond, Carole Bayer Sager, and Linda Thompson, among others. Highlights include a poignant reading of Don McLean's "Vincent," a dramatic account of the Neapolitan song "Canto Alla Vita" (featuring the Corrs), and a rock-anthem version of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (with Lili Haydn on violin), as well as "The Prayer," a soaring duet with fellow wunderkind Charlotte Church. With this debut, Groban delivers a crowd-pleasing effort that marks the beginning of what will undoubtedly be a stellar career. |
Musical Guests | | The Corrs | | Charlotte Church | | Lili Haydn | | David Foster |
| | Artist Overview | | Part of a wave of classical-pop crossover artists around the turn of the century (Charlotte Church, Bond, Andrea Bocelli), Josh Groban achieved massive worldwide success straight out of the gate with his 2001 debut album. In fact, he veers considerably closer to pop than the aforementioned artists (can you picture Andrea Bocelli tackling Ultravox's "Vienna?"), but maintains enough of a classical/opera comportment and flavoring to appeal to stragglers on either side of the fence. His photogenic appearance and acting experience don't hurt his popularity either. |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 11/20/2001 | | Original Release Date : 2001 | | Catalog ID : 48154 | | Label : 143 Records | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00093624815426 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Production |  5 | | Performance | 5 | | Composition | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Josh Groban Steals Your Heart Wednesday, December 11, 2002
DJ Caldwell from Melville, NY
Josh Groban with his debut album conveys a soulful meaning and heart warming sensation with each song. His voice penetrates your very being. After just one listen Your Still You became the wedding song for my wife and I as did dedications from this beautiful album fill our reception with joy and happiness. This ablum is a must have for any who truly love to feel the music and if you are an Andrea Boccelli fan - you will LOVE JOSH GROBAN. Was this review helpful?  
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5 of 5 I LOVE this CD Thursday, November 14, 2002
Rachael from Puyallup, Washington
Somebody gave me this CD for a birthday present. As soon as the first song came on, I was HOOKED! Josh Groban has an incredible voice. The musical score appeals to a wide range of audiences. The songs are ethereal and change my whole attitude and outlook on life. I tell everyone I know to get this CD! Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 Fabulous Wednesday, July 31, 2002
mkhammett from Madison, AL
I have worn out 1 CD already and have ordered another one.
Everyone at work has a copy, I went and bought 25 CD's for all of them and we listen to him all of the time. His misuc is great to relieve stress at work or at home. Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 He Has a Gift From God Wednesday, June 19, 2002
mkhammett from Madison, AL
His voice and music is so relaxing and brings life to you in an ordinary day. He can lift you up when you are down. I can not wait for another CD release. Was this review helpful?
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Oustanding voice!!!! Sunday, November 25, 2001
A Listener from Brooklyn, NY
Featured on Fox TV's Ally McBeal, this young opera-like singer sang "You're Still You" and blew me away! There's going to be a new genre with Josh Groban - maybe Pop/Opera? What a strong voice! The other track, The Prayer, with Charlotte Church is also memorable. Check out this new young voice talent! Was this review helpful?
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Lovely New Voice Sunday, November 25, 2001
dazerkel from Niles IL
Contents of this CD were presented on Public Television 11/24/01.
Instant fascination! Sweet, operatic-type voice (think Bocelli),
with American-pop styling. Excellent musicianship. Mostly middle-range display, with beautiful low-C. Exquisite taste: very romantic, but with restraint. Makes you want to hear more.
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