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Dream lover phil spectre11/19/2023 She also delivered smooth versions of “Downtown” (Tony Hatch) and “Dream Lover” (Bobby Darin), offered a sweet take on “Spanish Harlem” (Jerry Leiber/Phil Spector), an energetic punch on “Da Doo Ron Ron” (Jeff Barry/Spector/Ellie Greenwich), and an emotive, nicely modulated “Where the Boys Are” (Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield). Gibson’s voice is soft, sweet and inviting, and she was in total control throughout the show, particularly on a sincere, committed “Up on the Roof” and “One Fine Day” (both by Carole King and Gerry Goffin). Gibson acknowledged the response at one point, saying, “It’s great hearing your voices and feeling the joy I feel.” The love-fest began with the first song - “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” (Marvin Hamlisch/Howard Liebling) - and it never stopped, as people consistently oohed and aahed as they recognized the songs from their introductions and simply joined in. No one on either side of the microphone missed a single beat. What made the night even grander was the audience’s spontaneous reaction to these familiar pop tunes - singing along from the outset, without any initial prompting, and knowing exactly when to chime in on the refrains. It was a grand night for singing when Jackie Gibson and some talented friends got together to perform the songs of the composers and lyricists working out of New York’s vaunted Brill Building from the late 1950s through the 1960s. Reviewed by Elliot Zwiebach for Cabaret Scenes Tom Rolla’s Gardenia, West Hollywood, CA, June 10, 2016
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