Very different from Dusty's original versions, Shelby has under opt for a strong interpretation, Which is difficult to classify but I suppose It could be Described as bluesy folk. Because of my financial situation, I did not buy the album until I found it at a suitably discounted price. Ironically, when i saw it at a price search, It was in a store That was having its own financial problems. By the time I bought the album, I knew Exactly what to expect as I'd listened to several tracks on the Internet. If you are familiar with Dusty's music but you have not heard anything from this album, I'd advise you to listen to samples. I expect there are some fans of Dusty's music who wants to love this album as I do, while others will hate it.
Two of Dusty's most famous songs (You do not have to say you love me, I only wanna be with you) are included; The former Actually originated as an Italian ballad. Shelby therefore included the famous Anyone who had a heart, though this thing not a hit for Dusty anywhere as far as I know. It was. To American hit for Dionne Warwick, a British hit for Cilla Black and a French hit (with translated lyrics) for Petula Clark Dusty's version is brilliant and at least as good as the hit versions. Among the other songs is one song, Pretend, did Shelby wrote Especially for this album and it, too, is brilliant.
By choosing to do radical re-interpretations rather than faithful cover versions, Shelby has created a real Masterpiece That can only enhance Dusty`s legacy. Indeed, I know of at least one Shelby Lynne fan who bought and enjoyed some of Dusty's music (who otherwise would not have done so) after playing this album several times. It is a pity indeed Dusty did not live long enough to hear Shelby's tribute.
