Jack Jones - Write Me A Love Song, Charlie (1975/2006)

A beautiful and deeply felt tribute to the legendary French chanson , captures at the nadir of his fame and the zenith of his talent, eschewing glitz and glamour to create the most mature and focused album of his career. 's maudlin, theatrical approach fits like a glove, and with the invaluable assistance of arranger , he fully inhabits the songs' world-weary romanticism. The production is lush but never overbaked, evoking the smoke-filled cabarets of in broad, effortless strokes. Best of all, achieves a near-perfect balance between humor and heartbreak, interpreting songs like and with so much insight it seems they were written with him in mind.