Enjoyable listening

Perry Como delivers the classic "What's New" accompanied only by guitar and the result is capativating. That's just one of the vocal gems on this two CD release. Also worth noting is his rendition of "Favorite Things," in which he duets nicely with the Ray Charles Singers. Also clever is "The Sweetest Sounds. The second CD is just as enjoyable with Como stringing together several hits and standards. It's awkward having this release as a two-disc CD, since the first disc is barely 30 minutes. Much has been written about the sound quality, but whatever hiss others say is evident, is not an issue with this recording.

FINALLY! It's about time.

One of my all time favorite albums SING TO ME, MR. C is finally available. This is a lovely album, which has given me hours and hours of listening pleasure in its original release. The wonderful medleys just flow so beautifully. Only objection is the sound quality, which could have been improved in remastering; but the excellent quality of the music overwhelmingly compensates for any shortcomings in sound quality. BY REQUEST offers Perry's versions of some nostalgic songs from the 60's and is the weaker of the two albums.

Wasted opportunity!

I was so looking forward to having this CD. It may be original master tapes but obviously no-one bothered to listen to them. Throughout the whole Cd there is a loud "hissing" noise obviously on the original masters!!! At times the noise is so loud as to drown out Perry. It is an insult to the artistry and memory of a great singer. I would be ashamed to be associated with this release! What a dreadful wasted opportunity. If this is the quality of re-releases on "Collectables" we are better playing the old vinyl. Luckily these titles appeared in Japan on Cd sometime ago, and the Japanese Cd's are better, still with some noise, but not as bad as these transfers! Shame on everyone associated with this release! Avoid!!!