Val Doonican - His Special Years: Very Best

Fifty songs by Val Doonican may seem like overkill, but there is something about the man's voice that makes this set work, even for a non-fan. It's not just the attractive intonation and the care that he brings to each song -- which encompasses everything from folk ("Scarlet Ribbons") and country-pop standards ("King of the Road") to covers of '60s rock numbers ("All My Lovin'," "If I Were a Carpenter") and pop standards ("Windmills of Your Mind") -- but the sincerity of his singing; he seems to "live" the song in his laid-back but effective manner. Read More