I often purchase a record because it’s being sold cheaply and I know that it is potentially valuable. I rarely do this with CDs as I don’t know the subject very well. However one bargain caught my eye the other day. I bought it for £1.50 including postage. Condition was described as good as new and I knew I could resell it for at least £40. It’s recently arrived, but unfortunately the condition is not good, which means I’d be lucky to make £5 profit. So another acquisition for my personal collection!
It’s an interesting album. It’s by Neil Sedaka who I like very much. His “Laughter and Tears” album is a favourite. However this one is something very different. It’s called “Classically Sedaka” and it’s 14 famous classical pieces that Sedaka had added lyrics to. The CD was released in 1995 and has now been deleted, which is the reason it has some value. Incidentally the VHS video of Sedaka performing these songs is also collectable.
I’m a recent convert to classical music, I did a blog post about Classic FM radio a while ago. I also recall saying another time that I preferred music with lyrics. So I thought I was really going to like this album. Sadly I’m not so sure. I still can’t make my mind up about it. Sedaka has done a lovely job with the lyrics and he performs the songs well. Somehow though it just doesn’t feel right.
I think I’m going to have to say that when it comes to classical music that it’s better without any lyrics.
