Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Harry Connick Jr. - Your Songs

When I was in high school, the TV show Will and Grace was my all time favorite show (she was an interior designer, I wanted to be one). So I always thought that Harry Connick, Jr.'s only talent was being an actor - (Grace's in-and-out husband on the show).

So imagine my surprise when I found out that he was a musician who could act!

When I heard that he was in fact a singer, I initially thought, oh great, here goes another actor trying to sing. Yeah, I was naive and very mistaken. Harry Connick Jr. is an AMAZING SINGER.

I just downloaded onto my ipod his latest creation, Your Songs. On the Your Songs album, Harry performs many classic songs that we already know and love (original to other great artist like Elvis, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, just to name a few).

Set to music by a full jazz band and string orchestra, this album is smooth, beautiful, and easy on the ears. I've found it perfect for playing while I try to get work done in the office.

My favorite song on the album? Track #7, "The Way You Look Tonight" (and not just because it was my first dance with my husband at my wedding, almost 8 years ago).

GET IT YOURSELF. Your Songs was just released last week, September 22. Go ahead and download it on iTunes or pick it up on Amazon for only $9.99!

WIN YOUR OWN! We have a copy of this awesome album to give to one lucky simple reader. To enter, visit Harry's site, let us know either what song off the album is your favorite or just something you learned about him by visiting the site.

Additional Entries (leave a separate comment for each entry method):
  • Blog about this contest. Please link back to this Simple Reviews post and Harry Connick, Jr.
  • Become (or already be) a follower of Simple
  • Become a Fan of Harry on Facebook
  • Tweet this giveaway. Please include us in your tweet, we're @simplereviews
Winner will be randomly chosen and notified October 11th, 2009.

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88 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I learned from his discography section that he has released 25 albums!

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  2. ChrysanthemamaSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I am a fan of Harry on Facebook!

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  3. ChrysanthemamaSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I am a Simple follower!

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  4. ChrysanthemamaSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I love, love, love "The Way You Look Tonight!" I used to listen to Harry on my discman during college. He sung me to sleep every night.
    Swoon...

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  5. MysharonaSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I like ANd she Loves You

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  6. MOMFOREVERANDEVERSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    I look forward to the beatles and she loves you...not too sure about redoing the carpentars- that is a classic. he is an amazingly talented actor and singer who loves his country and loves his wife and daughter.

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  7. MissySeptember 29, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I didn't know he had done the music for When Harry Met Sally AND that he won awards for it.

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  8. MissySeptember 29, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I am already a follower.

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  9. MissySeptember 29, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    I am now a Facebook fan of Harry's.

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  10. DARLA KIDDERSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I know that Harry and I share the same birthday 9/11. luckylady4163@yahoo.com

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  11. DARLA KIDDERSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I'm a fan of Harry's on Facebook.
    luckylady4163@yahoo.com

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  12. Erin McGrawSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Many good songs to choose from, but I would pick Mona Lisa as my favorite.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    I want to hear him sing Can't Help Falling In Love on this CD. I learned on his site that he has sold over 20,000,000 albums in his career.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    I am a Facebook Fan of Harry Connick, Jr.

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  15. JosephSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    I learned that Harry Connick Jr first widespread success as a musician came when director Rob Reiner asked him to contribute the score to the 1989 smash film, When Harry Met Sally… The film's success led to Harry’s first multi-platinum album, an accomplishment made even more impressive by the fact that it was also Harry’s first Big Band recording.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    I love Some Enchanted Evening

    plur268 at yahoo dot com

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  17. intensev5September 30, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I found out that Harry grew up in New Orleans. Thanks for the great giveaway:)

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  18. CairineSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    I didn't know he came from New Orleans. Great place for a budding musician to grow up in! All the great influences!

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  19. Deborah WellensteinSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    I love the song First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, so that's the song I'm most looking forward to hearing from Harry. Thanks!

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  20. janehOctober 1, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I love And I Love You So

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  21. Alesha @ Full Time MamaOctober 1, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Looking forward to hearing "Smile" from the album! Love it!
    garyandalesha at cox dot net

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  22. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    besame mucho
    timgus at cox dot net

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  23. JosephOctober 2, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    My favorite new song of the Your Songs CD is "Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)".

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  24. 1993welOctober 2, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    I learned that Come by Me debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz Chart.

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  25. athena910October 2, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    All The Way

    psychebabe2000@yahoo.ca

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  26. mail4roseyOctober 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    I learned that he's sold over $20 million in albums.

    Thank you.
    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  27. mail4roseyOctober 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Follower (mail4rosey).

    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  28. LourdesOctober 4, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    One of my favorite songs from his new album is The Way You Look Tonight.
    Thanks for the giveaway
    ladylourdes1@aol.com

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  29. LourdesOctober 4, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Already follow ladylourdes1@aol.com

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  30. Couture LadyOctober 4, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I love Harry Connicks Jr.
    My favorite song on this album is "Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)".

    fly18grl21(at)aol(dot)com

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  31. Couture LadyOctober 4, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I'm a follower.
    fly18grl21(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. susanOctober 4, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    My favorite song is "The Way You Look Tonight" too ~ he just get's it on the mark!

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  33. susanOctober 4, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I follow.

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  34. susanOctober 4, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/4609585284

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  35. ehhoganOctober 4, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    All the Way would be my favorite but they are all great songs!

    ehhogan at bellsouth.net

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  36. jrsOctober 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    My favorite song is First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

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  37. jrsOctober 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I am a follower of your blog!

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  38. jrsOctober 6, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/ferbird/status/4655955435

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  39. KenOctober 6, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I'm an old Beatlemaniac so my favorite is "And I Love Her". Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  40. turboterpOctober 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    "Your Song" has always been one of my favorite songs, and I can't wait to hear Harry Connick Jr.'s version. Thank you!

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  41. JeffOctober 9, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    And She Loves You

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  42. LynneOctober 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    The Way You Look Tonight would be my favorite.

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  43. AdrianaOctober 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I didn't know he had so many music albums! wow...

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  44. SusanOctober 10, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I love the song Smile.

    My grandmother used to sing that to me when I was little

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  45. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    And She Loves You sounds awesome!

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  46. michy27October 10, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Besame Mucho is a great song! I also can't believe how many albums he has released...I mean wow, this guy is a machine!

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  47. ermaOctober 10, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I love "The Way You Look Tonight!"
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  48. MariannaOctober 10, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I like "Your Song"

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  49. MariannaOctober 10, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I follow Simple

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  50. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    "Just The Way You Are" is my favorite!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  51. the brown couchOctober 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    And I Love You So

    Deborah
    comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com

    Michigan Addy Ready

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  52. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    And I Love Her is my favorite of all time.

    Allegro966(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. KidazyOctober 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    I LOVE "Smile", it's one of my favorite songs and I can't wait to hear Harry singing it!

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  54. KidazyOctober 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    I blogged you! http://www.kidazy.com/contests/harry-connick-jr-cd-giveaway-and-more/

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  55. KidazyOctober 10, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I'm a follower! (kidazy)

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  56. KidazyOctober 10, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I'm a fan of HCJ on Facebook! (Amy B)

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  57. KidazyOctober 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I tweeted you! http://twitter.com/Kidazy/status/4772699522

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  58. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    i like the song Smile




    cpsnsamples@aol.com

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  59. dvice12October 10, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    My favorite is 10.Some Enchanted Evening

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  60. Pamela SOctober 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Love him! He's done much to help New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  61. Pamela SOctober 11, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    I'm already a follower on GFC. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  62. ReneeOctober 11, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    The way You Look Tonight!
    I love these songs!

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  63. Diana DOctober 11, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    The Way you Look Tonight is a favorite song of mine.

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

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  64. Donna M. ClarkOctober 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    My favorite song from his album Your Songs would be I Love You Just The Way You are. I love that song. Thank you for having this giveaway.
    litefoot873 (@) hotmail.com

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  65. Donna M. ClarkOctober 11, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I tweeted-http://twitter.com/litefoot873/status/4785536297
    litefoot873 (@) hotmail.com

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  66. GingermommyOctober 11, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I didn't know he was from New Orleans

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  67. GingermommyOctober 11, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Simple follower

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  68. Donna M. ClarkOctober 11, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I follow your blog.
    litefoot873 (@) hotmail.com

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  69. Belinda MOctober 11, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I love the song Smile. It is amazing



    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/


    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  70. Belinda MOctober 11, 2009 at 12:10 PM

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  71. Gloria's Bits and PiecesOctober 11, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I like All the Way!

    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  72. Belinda MOctober 11, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/4786678249

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/


    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  73. Gloria's Bits and PiecesOctober 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/2009/10/httpwwwsimple-momreviewscom200909harry.html

    blogged
    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  74. Gloria's Bits and PiecesOctober 11, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/4786784088

    tweeted
    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  75. Kathy POctober 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Harry took on a new challenge in February 2006, when he made his Broadway debut as an actor in the revival of The Pajama Game

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  76. Kathy POctober 11, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    harry fan on facebook kathylpease

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  77. Kathy POctober 11, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/4787439018

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  78. *Kim*October 11, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I would love to hear The Way You Look Tonight from this album.

    Kim
    sunkissed212@yahoo.com

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  79. Dawn ReidOctober 11, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I found out that Harry grew up in New Orleans. Mmm he is so cute. Thanks

    mightynaynay@cs.com

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  80. ZESTYWONDERLANDOctober 11, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Harry grew up in New Orleans, and it is here you will find the roots of his love for music and performing. His early talent was shaped by study with such luminaries as James Booker and Ellis Marsalis, and he was but five years old when he began performing.

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  81. ZESTYWONDERLANDOctober 11, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Harry Connick Jr. Facebook Fan!

    Had to go to his site & then Facebook.
    Your link went to another page which & became a fan too!

    ZESTYWONDERLAND

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  82. ZESTYWONDERLANDOctober 11, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    I FOLLOW YOU ON BLOGGER

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  83. SandOctober 11, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I can't wait to hear his version of Can't Help Falling In Love.

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  84. aOctober 11, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    mona lisa is my favorite! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  85. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Some Enchanted Evening is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  86. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I like mona lisa.

    Thanks

    axelrulz@hotmail dot com

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  87. lilykOctober 12, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    I love Just The Way You Are!

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  88. lilykOctober 12, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    I became a fan of Harry on Facebook.

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