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Tom Wopat: I've Got Your Number

Read "I've Got Your Number" reviewed by Dr. Judith Schlesinger


In recent years, there's been a cottage industry of celebrities from rock, pop, country and television who wander into the American Songbook in the sunset of their careers and try to put out “jazz" albums. This CD is a welcome exception. While Tom Wopat may be best-loved for playing “Luke Duke" on the Dukes of Hazzard TV show (1979 to 1985), he has serious country music bona fides as well as two Tony nominations for his Broadway efforts. For those ...

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Tom Wopat: The Still of the Night

Read "The Still of the Night" reviewed by Dave Nathan


It's not reached stampede proportions, but there are a number of entertainment professionals crossing over into singing. Gary Le Mel, a top Warner Brothers movie executive came with his album Moonlighting last year. Now there's TV personality. Tom Wopat with his first vocal album The Still of the Night. Wopat is probably best known for his role on the Dukes of Hazzard. He also appeared as Cybill Shepherd's husband on Cybill and has been on Home Improvement. On the music ...

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Tom Wopat: The Still Of The Night

Read "The Still Of The Night" reviewed by Jim Santella


Tom Wopat sings ballads with a coolness of spirit that matches his conservative stage presence. Best known for his television and Broadway acting roles, Wopat has recorded before; this is his fifth album. Show tunes, standards and country ballads represent a fine cross-section of American popular music. Wopat presents them well. As a classically trained singer, he possesses all the necessary skills. However, the actor's cool approach gets in the way when it comes to romance. Rather than convince a ...


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