70s And Sunny: Live At 54 BELOW - Vintage Concert Experience for Music Lovers | Perfect for Home Entertainment, Parties & Retro-Themed Events

I had the great fortune to see Andrea McArdle's show "70's and Sunny" live at Feinstein's in San Francisco last month. Now I've seen a lot of cabaret shows by some big names, but this is the first time that I was compelled to buy the album after the show. And I am very glad I did. I can't stop listening to it.Andrea McArdle has a wonderful and powerful voice. Something about it, I think it's the tone, makes it so recognizable and special to me. Plus she can belt to the high heavens! And she knows how to use that power to put emotion behind the singing which is what makes listening to her a moving experience.My favorites on the album include "Meadowlark" (the best version I've ever heard of that song), "Fallin'/Being Alive," "I Believe in Love," "Wherever He Ain't," and "Over the Rainbow." But honestly, I love them all. A few of them she didn't sing at the show I saw, so it was great to be able to hear them. The setlist is an awesome mix of favorites and lesser known gems.I believe everyone needs to hear this woman sing "Tomorrow" live before they die. It is a life-changing event. I've heard a lot of people sing that song, and I often don't really like it. But when Andrea McArdle sings it, the tears stars start flowing. The live performance of it on this album is probably the next best thing to seeing her in person. I am very thankful that she performed it.Her patter is good, but I would have loved to hear juicier stories about being a teen star in the 1970's. She talked about going to Studio 54 at 13, but I want to know what she saw and what she was doing. Perhaps some backstage Annie gossip?This is a fantastic album that any Broadway or 70's music fan would love. I hope Andrea McArdle does more cabaret in the future.