Tracks: 1. Let Me Sing
2. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
3. Blue Skies
4. Moon River
5. AC-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
6. Blame It on My Youth
7. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues/Stormy Weather
8. Drinking Again
9. Over the Rainbow
10. Sentimental Journey / I'm Packing up My Grip
Posted 2007-08-05 20:52:48: Amazon.com Editoral Review: Those who know Sam Harris only as the original Star Search grand champion or maybe as a Motown recording artist might be surprised by this 1997 take on popular standards, but Harris graduated to a career in musical theater, including time on Broadway in Grease and The Life as well as a memorable stint as the title character in the touring company of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Standard Time collects 14 great classics backed by a full orchestra arranged and conducted by industry veteran Peter Matz. There's not a dud in the lot, but highlights include "Over the Rainbow," which provides a fresh take on one of Harris's signature Star Search numbers, and Anthony Newley's "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)," a naturally introverted song that becomes a bravura showcase for his brilliant upper register. The emotional heart of the album, however, is Harris's duet with longtime collaborator Laurie Beechman on one of the most romantic ballads ever written, "That's All." --David Horiuchi
