After all this time, the songs still make me smile.
author: Tony Westbrook
I know I know. I sang the songs. But after all the time that's gone by, they still make me smile. Mike has written some wonderful songs about dreaming, hope, love, and caring. When my nephew gets a bit older I will give him a copy of this CD. Maybe it will inspire him to sing like his Uncle Tony.
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"Every once in a while a collection of songs comes along that persuades one to c
author: Walter E. Miller, Editor Song City
Original songs making up an entire CD can sometimes be very uneven. A rose or two between the thorns. But Highway To A Dream never disapoints you. It presents soaring melodies and memorable and catchy lyrics. Some of these songs are bound to be standards and out right classics. There is real structure here and the prosidy between story, structure, melody and arrangement seems to be really harmonious. My favorite is "Fly Me Home For Christmas" a real tear jerker. But better listen to "Littleton and Columbine" and "Wherever You Go There ou Are" You'll be humming the tune home for a long time to come. There are some wonderful musical moments here and outright praise needs to be extended to Mr. Ricciardi, Mr. Westbrook and especially Tim Doran. Where have these guys ben hiding? BRAVO!!!!
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profound
author: Zo Drake
Profundity isn't always easy to swallow, but this CD sugar-spoons it to you, lyric by lyric, wholesome note after wholesome note. A nice mix of comfortable folk and edgy pop. Tony Westbrook is sincere, talented and timeless.
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Melodic, Lyrical and Vocal Symmetry
author: Rick Halsne
Rarely does one find such illuminary lyrics, music and talent in such symphonic harmony. The collaboration of artists Mike Ricciardi, Tony Westbrook, and Tim Doran stir the soul and allow it to take wing. These songs full of passion, compassion, and hope, and are timeless!
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