To Be Loved

Vocalist Michael Bublé's 2013 studio album, To Be Loved, is a slick and classy Bob Rock-produced affair that follows up his hit 2011 holiday album, Christmas, and once again showcases the Canadian crooner's take on swinging pop music. Most longtime Bublé fans will have a sense of what to expect here and, in that sense, should be quite pleased with the album. As with previous Bublé releases, To Be Loved finds the vocalist tackling a handful of American Popular Song standards and some more contemporary pop covers. This time around, Bublé even peppers the album with a few very vintage '60s soul-sounding numbers. To these ends, Bublé kicks things off with a brightly swinging take on "You Make Me Feel So Young," turns in a neo-soul version of the Bee Gees "To Love Somebody," and digs deep into Smokey Robinson's "Who's Lovin' You." Also adding flavor here are a few guest appearances including duets with actress Reese Witherspoon, Bryan Adams, and the Puppini Sisters. As with Bublé's last few albums, he gets some co-writing credits, with songs like the sunshine pop-sounding, 'It's a Beautiful Day," and the atmospheric orchestral ballad, "I Got It Easy," registering as two of his best originals. Ultimately, To Be Loved isn't just a perfect showcase for Bublé's voice, it’s also one of his most diverse and enjoyable albums. (www.allmusic.com)

1. You Make Me Feel So Young 3:05
2. It's A Beautiful Day 3:19
3. To Love Somebody 3:15
4. Who's Lovin' You 2:56
5. Something Stupid (feat. Reese Witherspoon) 2:57
6. Come Dance With Me 2:46
7. Close Your Eyes 3:33
8. After All (feat. Bryan Adams) 3:37
9. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (with Naturally 7) 3:26
10. To Be Loved 3:41
11. You've Got A Friend In Me 3:25
12. Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) [feat. The Puppini Sisters] 2:55
13. I Got It Easy 3:39
14. Young At Heart 3:42