Tune Tuesday

Happy 50th birthday to Michael Buble’!

Michael is often referred to as a crooner. This is because he helped to renew public interest and appreciation for the Great American Songbook and those traditional pop standards.

He readily admits that he is a “great cover artist.” His albums feature him covering the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and Mel Torme’.  But he is also a great songwriter and the songs he has written have done well on the charts, too.

Bublé has sold over 75 million records worldwide, and won five Grammy Awards. He has also won fifteen Juno Awards.

His first album was released in 2003.  It did well in Canada and the UK. In 2005, his album It’s Time brought him more world wide attention. In total, he’s recorded nine albums.  He’s about due for a new one since his last one was released in 2022.

Right around the time of his first album, he made the rounds at radio stations.  My buddies Tim and Jeff had them on their show in Arkansas.  They said he was a blast.

They said he was very funny and down to earth.  They hung out with him that evening, I think they all went to a hockey game together.  They said he was one of the coolest artists they’d ever met.

He seems like a pretty cool guy.  He has no problem poking fun at himself and always seems to be having fun. I would love to meet him one day.

I have featured his music a few times on this blog.  Feelin’ Good, The Theme From Spiderman, and Cry Me a River are some of my favorites.  Today I picked another one that I like – Call Me Irresponsible.

I was hooked as soon as I heard the opening bass line.  When the drums and band join in, it’s just “smooth.” He has a Dean Martin vibe here – relaxed and effortless.

Let’s swing together and wish Michael a Happy 50th!