This Guy's in Love

1	Isn't It Romantic? 3:32
2	Just in Time 3:02
3	You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 3:55
4	This Guy's in Love With You 3:44
5	Manhattan 3:23
6	The Nearness of You 4:01
7	I've Got a Crush on You 2:33
8	Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 3:09
9	Nevertheless (I'm in Love With You) 4:16
10	I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself 3:17
11	Georgia on My Mind 3:34
12	They Can't Take That Away from Me 2:55
13	That's All 4:09
14	Love Like Ours 3:48

Barnes & Noble

While it seems that every pop music figure over 40 is cutting a standards recording these days, Steve Tyrell was actually ahead of the trend. His 1999 album, A New Standard, announced the arrival of an enthusiastic new singer with a genuine affection for great old songs. The fact that Tyrell had been a behind-the-scenes figure as a producer rather than a performer didn’t seriously affect his vocal talents. As he quickly proved over the course of two more successful albums -- Standard Time and This Time of Year -- Tyrell could indeed interpret standards with a great deal of heart and a raspy charm that has consistently won over fans. This Guy's in Love continues the winning formula. Swinging lightly and aided by the first-rate support of seasoned jazz musicians including the legendary brassman Clark Terry and saxophonist Michael Brecker, Tyrell enlivens sterling tunes from the Great American Songbook, plus “This Guy’s in Love with You,” a winner from the pen of Tyrell’s old friend Burt Bacharach, who also makes a guest appearance here. From his decades in the business, Tyrell knows enough to not mess with a good thing, and This Guy's in Love is a good thing his growing audience will want. William Pearl

All Music Guide

When Steve Tyrell's version of "The Way You Look Tonight" found its way onto the soundtrack for 1991's Father of the Bride, chances are he had no idea that it would eventually lead to a second career incarnation as a pop/jazz vocalist. After years of working in the shadows as a songwriter and producer, Tyrell suddenly found himself in the limelight with two successful albums of standards that were Top Ten hits on the jazz charts. His timing couldn't be better, as artists like Diana Krall sparked a renewed interest in pop standards and Tyrell's husky voice was a unique alternative to his smoother male counterparts. His fourth disc, This Guy's in Love, continues Tyrell's foray into pop standards and remains quite close to the winning formula he developed on his previous albums as he dusts off old gems like "Isn't It Romantic?" and enlists the instrumental help of famous friends like Clark Terry and Michael Brecker. The results are always pleasant, if not revelatory, as Tyrell's Dr. John-ish voice is what distinguishes these recordings from other similar standards discs. A minor addition to this set is the inclusion of two modern pop songs by his former Scepter coworkers, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. "This Guy's in Love With You" and "I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" fit comfortably amid the tunes of yesteryear, with Bacharach lending a hand as pianist, arranger, and co-producer. All the songs on This Guy's in Love are impeccably performed and lovely to listen to, yet never really embed themselves into a listener's ear. The arrangements rarely offer any new insights into these oft-covered songs, as Tyrell's voice remains the single defining factor, and after recording two similar collections, even that highlight has started to lose its allure. As with his songs for the Father of the Bride films, Tyrell's simplistic interpretations provide a nice romantic soundtrack that successfully hovers above the delicate line separating quality musicianship from lounge Muzak. With his experience, songwriting abilities, and vocal chops, Steve Tyrell has the ability to take a few risks in his newfound career and soar even further away from that ghastly border. Aaron Latham