He Sang She Sang
Linus, 2022
8/10
The hit songwriters and married couple Marc Jordan and Amy Sky interpret some much adored classics here, where Jordan’s smoky pipes and Sky’s gorgeous alto breathe new life into songs we’re all familiar with.
The pair start the listen with a very spirited and emotive version of “Free Fallin’”, and “Fallin’ For You” follows with a slow burning display of lush, sublime vocal harmonizing.
Further down the line, Amy and Marc trade off on the gritty yet breezy melodies of “Long Shot”, while “Dimming Of The Day” brings traces of country to the very eloquent and warm climate.
Deeper still, “Can We Stay” emits a very poetic display of romantic song craft, and “Baby It’s Cold Outside” puts a very charming twist on an already frisky tune with the duo’s voices complementing each other superbly.
Amazingly, this is the couple’s first album together. Perhaps they’ve stayed so busy writing chart toppers for Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt and Cher, among many others, to find the time. Turns out, they can not only pen a song that will resonate around the globe, but they can deliver one, too.
Travels well with: Mark Stevens- Breathe In The World, Breathe Out Music; Ronnie Earl And The Broadcasters- Mercy Me