It Wasn't All Velvet: An Autobiography

Rating:
Summary: It's Very "Mel"
Review: Having had the opportunity to know Mel, this book reads very much like the way he spoke. Straight forward, entertaining style. While some stories had details edited out for legal purposes (that is, not to get sued), the book is good read and pretty honest look from Mel's point of view.

Rating:
Summary: It's Very "Mel"
Review: Having had the opportunity to know Mel, this book reads very much like the way he spoke. Straight forward, entertaining style. While some stories had details edited out for legal purposes (that is, not to get sued), the book is good read and pretty honest look from Mel's point of view.

Rating:
Summary: Not ALL velvet!!
Review: I have loved Mel Torme's songs and beautiful voice since I was turned onto him on "NIGHT COURT" He has a beautiful that I'm sure will be missed by all of his fans. I was amazed by his life's story "WARTS AND ALL". He was a man true to his convictions, He also lead an interesting life, and was very adamant about telling the truth, even when it wasn't pretty. This book it peppered with celebrities. He has a way of keeping your interest in this book, you need to know what the next chapter brings. Personally I think this book should be re-released. It would be a shame to lose his life's story forever, never to be retold.

Rating:
Summary: Not ALL velvet!!
Review: I have loved Mel Torme's songs and beautiful voice since I was turned onto him on "NIGHT COURT" He has a beautiful that I'm sure will be missed by all of his fans. I was amazed by his life's story "WARTS AND ALL". He was a man true to his convictions, He also lead an interesting life, and was very adamant about telling the truth, even when it wasn't pretty. This book it peppered with celebrities. He has a way of keeping your interest in this book, you need to know what the next chapter brings. Personally I think this book should be re-released. It would be a shame to lose his life's story forever, never to be retold.

Rating:
Summary: Should be re-published
Review: Mel Torme was an incredible man and talent. His accomplishments in show business are staggering and this book is a wonderful insightful read. If you dig Tony Bennett or idolize Sinatra, read about a guy who puts them both to shame (almost none can-except Mel!)He is a legend and although he passed away June 1999 his star still glitters. The only problem with this book is that he wrote it too soon, there is more to tell 1988-1999 that happened after its printing. Mel sang and worked brilliantly until the end....no decline for him. I highly recommend this book...you will not only respect Mel's accomplishments but like him as a person after reading it.

Rating:
Summary: Should be re-published
Review: This is a fine autobiography about a wonderful musician. One would hope that his recent passing would inspire the public to search out this book and the publishers to get it back into print.