Vonda Shepard

Ally McBeal: For Once in My Life Featuring Vonda Shepard

Much better than I could have hoped for!

Review Score:

(10/10)
Although when buying this soundtrack I knew that it wouldn't be able to live up to the 1st Ally album (which housed great Vonda Shepard classics (Searchin' My Soul, Will You Marry Me, Wildest Times Of The World and Maryland) as well as vital storyline songs (Hooked On A Feeling - the dancing baby, Neighbourhood - Ally and Billy's song, Tell Him - Ally's theme song), I am very impressed with it, especially since this is the 4th Ally album - and they still are great.

The standout Ally track here is Chances Are, which is Ally and Larry's song. Vonda and Robert Downey Jr. sing this really well, and it is planned to be a single (although this may not go ahead since Robert Downey Jr. got himself arrested the day before this album was released!). Other tracks which will bring back series memories are those sung by Al Green (when Ally went through depression, this was played a lot) and Barry White (which has been heavily requested to be on this soundtrack!).

Although I must admit I am not a fan of Robert Downey Jr, the track he wrote for this album is amazing. Its quirkily produced by Vonda, and its attraction for me lies in the ever so catchy piano tune which goes on throughout the song. A song written by Vonda (taken from her by 7:30 album) is also included, titled You and Me. This is also a standout track, and makes you appreciate how much Vonda deserves the popularity she has gained from the show.

Other highlight covers include the title track, where Vonda's vocals really shine, Alone Again (Naturally) and a duet with Anastacia, where we get to hear 2 of the most powerful voices in pop right now - combined!

Overall, this album delivers all that you can expect from it - BUY IT!

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