You're the Top: The Love Songs of Cole Porter

1	C'Est Magnifique 3:54
2	I Love You, Samantha 4:21
3	You Do Something to Me 2:48
4	You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 2:58
5	Only Another Boy and Girl 4:20
6	I Concentrate on You 3:44
7	So Near and Yet So Far 4:05
8	Can-Can 5:33
9	I've Got You Under My Skin 2:49
10	You're Sensational 2:16
11	What Is This Thing Called Love? 5:28
12	In the Still of the Night 3:46
13	You're the Top 3:24
14	We Shall Never Be Younger 3:22
15	Love of My Life 2:19

Barnes & Noble

Although he modestly calls himself a mere "saloon singer," Bobby Short has long been one of the most delightful pianist-vocalists on the cabaret circuit. His throaty baritone is a perfect match for the refined songs of Cole Porter with their international jet-set spirit. Unlike many other nightclub singers, Short sings with full-voiced, heart-tugging expressivity that makes emotional statements out of these time-worn Broadway standards. In this selection, Short is accompanied by a sprightly jazz ensemble, led by the gifted bass player Frank Tate. Highlights include Short's wistful vocal on "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" and "What is This Thing Called Love?," which is sung as an nervy question that expects a real answer. YOU'RE THE TOP, Short's refreshing take on these Porter standards, is the top itself. Benjamin Ivry

All Music Guide

Bobby Short sings Cole Porter's finest love songs on You're the Top, including "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," "Only Another Boy & Girl," "You're Sensational," and "So Near & Yet So Far." Heather Phares