“Maureen McGovern is a singer who moves comfortably from jazz to soaring movie themes and from classical pop standards to operetta... a coloratura jazz singer at ease in any medium.”
“Ms. McGovern’s gorgeous voice and the melodies of Richard Rodgers were meant for each other... Not only is the singer the closest American equivalent to Julie Andrews in her vocal prime, but she also adds a jazzy, coloratura panache.”
Stephen Holden - THE NEW YORK TIMES
“...McGovern was up to the task, singing with astonishing musical facility. Her scatting on “I’m Late” and “Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” was astounding. And her a cappella rendering of “Skylark” (a tune some singers have difficulty delivering in tune even with accompaniment) was both a musical and a storytelling tour de force.”
“If there’s a singer on the planet who can perform material from the great American pop music songbook any better than she can, it’s hard to imagine whom it might be... What raises McGovern above most other artists in her stylistic arena is her unique combination of a natural vocal ability, knowledgeable musicality and an amiable manner... a world-class vocal artist.”
Don Heckman - LOS ANGELES TIMES
"McGovern has the most remarkable range and crisply tailored diction in town, and she offers a lesson in dynamics, from her whispery take on "Nice 'n' Easy" to the sweaty seductiveness of "Fever." McGovern's wide-ranging scat singing and her sense of jazz phrasing is just another facet of her skillful vocal talents."
Robert L. Daniels - VARIETY
“To describe Maureen McGovern as versatile would be an understatement. Armed with a multi-octave range, the American singer fits effortlessly from pop to scat, easy listening to musical theatre.”
Clive Davis -LONDON TIMES
“Easy on the eyes, with perfect pitch, superb intonation and a range that knows no boundaries, this classic diva of the old school easily negotiates the bridge between jazz and pop styles.”
Rex Reed - NEW YORK OBSERVER
“McGovern is out once again to wow audiences with her “instrument,” a thrilling powerhouse voice.”
Blake Green - NEWSDAY
“McGovern is a major draw. And there’s never a note out of place in her straightforward singing.”
Chip Deffaa - NEW YORK POST
“Maureen McGovern reveals herself to have what used to be valued as the Broadway goods - a trained singing voice with character, an authoritative stage presence and the ability to carry an audience through the full range of human emotions in a single evening.”
Andrew Patner - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
“Maureen McGovern, one of the golden voices of musical theatre.”
Paul Hodgins - THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
“...“Like a Lover,” with music by Dori Caymmi, is a particularly beguiling rarity, which is also one way to describe McGovern as an artist.”
Irv Lichtman - BILLBOARD
“...when her remarkable ability to capture the sound at the heart of a song joins with her narrative finesse... you get a glimpse of the place where greatness dwells.”
Tony Gieske - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“The stylish Maureen McGovern can sing Gershwin like Joan Sutherland can sing Donizetti.”
Clive Barnes - NEW YORK POST
“The acid test for Maureen McGovern is on the VU meters of a tape deck. When she begins to soar the needles fly off the scale... singing with range, power and a girlish inflection, McGovern’s voice is an exquisite instrument.”
Larry Kilman - ASSOCIATED PRESS
“McGovern’s versatility and vocal range are masterful, as she tumbles seamlessly into a ballad from a jazzy scat and soars from there into a raging show tune... McGovern’s sensuous voice makes everything sound eternal.”
Gregory Young - HX
“Her voice, always wonderful, has taken the almighty leap to perfection... full-bodied, lilting, powerful and pure. It’s flawless.”
Bill Ervolino - THE RECORD
“...if I put a name on what she does, in whichever of the many categories where she may be found, I’d have to call her ‘sensational’ ... incredibly versatile, tremendously talented and vastly entertaining.”
Ira Gitler - LONDON JAZZ EXPRESS
“Maureen McGovern is, quite simply, the most glorious singer to come down the pike in several months of Sundays. Possessed of one of the finest vocal instruments in the world, a range that hasn’t been matched since Yma Sumac stunned us all decades ago, and the ability to softly breathe into a lyric or ‘read’ the words in clear, strong voice, perfectly in tune, she is positively daunting to the parade of soubrettes who wish they could sing like Maureen McGovern. Add the fact that she is the loveliest of them all in form and face, and it is easy to understand why she is a world-class performer.
Mel Tormé
“Listen to the voice of Maureen McGovern: it possesses a special quality and its own character. It’s a remarkable instrument of expression. The musical sound it produces is pure, clear, unerring. Her compass of tones never ceases to amaze. Of course, we’re prejudiced, being the lucky writers whose work Maureen has chosen to put her talents too. Most of these songs have been performed before by other artists, but Maureen brings something unique to each one — sometimes rhythmically, often bringing a totally new color, a different point of view. We’re filled with admiration and gratitude.”
Alan & Marilyn Bergman
“Maureen McGovern can make a song sound new and exciting — even to its composer. Bringing emotional depth and perfect pitch, her’s is a voice that you want to hear more and more.”
Marvin Hamlisch
“Maureen McGovern is one of my very favorite singers. Her voice is, of course, extraordinary! But more than this, she is a very sensitive and intelligent musician. Her singing always seems to capture the very essence of song.”
Michel Legrand
“Maureen McGovern’s Stradivarius of a voice and a deeply felt, exquisitely crafted lyric by the Bergmans — what more could a melody ask for?”
David Shire
“Maureen McGovern has been a steady force in popular vocal music for some time. Now, this collection unifies the best of artful, emotional singing with the epitome of wonderful, intelligent lyrics, something that has become increasingly rare in current American song writing. Maureen’s pure and controlled approach is a perfect vehicle for conveying the meaningful intent of the Bergman’s words; there’s no question about complete devotion from all parties in the endeavor.”
Dave Grusin
