My City By The Bay

Going green with an eco-packaged design and new vocals produced by Van Ness Musical Productions and HeebaLibra Music this 2009 remix is better than ever.  It boasts 13 tunes with 10 classic standards and 3 originals by songwriter Jerry Holland.

The cover stays true to the title and look of the CD.  It is an eco-packaged design without any plastic or shrink wrap.  Anything sans shrink wrap - I love.   The inside cover displays the song list, composers and band members.  On the inside right flap, which holds the CD, is a photo of Sony during a recording session along with a personal note autographed by her.  The back cover displays each track along with another photo of Ms. Holland during one of her performances.

The songs on this CD will be familiar yet presented in a fresh unique tone.  The new vocals are smooth and sensual yet powerful as is evident in the Etta James hit “At Last.”  Sony’s voice matures with each and every performance and CD release.  “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” is the perfect example.  Smooth, soft tones emanating off the lips of this fabulous singer like a rich Cabernet massaging the palate.   The title track “Out Of This World” is just that and is indicative of the entire CD. “It’s An Understatement” penned, composed and arranged by Jerry Holland is lyrically a treasured testament to love.  It employs a latin sound and one of those songs that when heard, you just have to get up and dance.  “In A Sentimental Mood” is simply delectable and shows the height and range of Sony’s voice.  My all time favorite “Old Devil Moon” is performed with a sassy smoothness that tantalizes and beguiles.  Her voice just keeps getting better and better and as a result, the CD’s - hotter and hotter!

Here’s a sampling: I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Out Of This World 2009 is a classic in it’s own time.   For information, song clips, news and reviews go to http://www.sonyholland.com

The CD and MP3’s make great holiday gifts.  Enjoy!

A game lover’s paradise is one of the names that could be applied to Musee Mechanique.  Located in a shed like/circus tent structure on Pier 45 in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco, this mechanical playland boasts hundreds of mechanized vintage wonders.  There are music boxes, Wurlitzer’s, coin operated animations etc…  Many of the items within Musee Mechanique were previously located along the Great Highway when Playland at the Beach was in operation.  I and my family would spend hours at Playland every weekend.  We’d have lunch at the Hot House Mexican restaurant and then dessert at the It’s It ice cream stand which are both now gone as well.  The City, years ago voted to tear down Playland and build apartments.  The Musee Mechanique is the only “living” memory of that era.  It’s a great place for anyone but especially for kids.  More information can be found at http://www.museemechanique.org