Just for a Thrill was first put into motion in 2000 when producer Jerry F. Sharell approached
Ronnie Milsap about recording a standards project. Sharell proposed over 150 songs to
Milsap, which were then whittled down to 40 and finally the 14 included on this Image release.
Milsap's voice is in great shape. His vocals and piano complement the arrangements of
Jimmie Haskell,
Charles Calello,
Sammy Nestico, and Doc Mulligan on such standards as "Bewitched," "Haunted Heart," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," and "Since I Fell for You." While not as radio friendly as some of the chart-topping covers
Milsap recorded in the '80s like "Snap Your Fingers," "Any Day Now," and "He Got You," the string-laden
Just for a Thrill works in same the manner as similar undertakings by
Linda Ronstadt,
Carly Simon, and
Rod Stewart, in that
Milsap has an obvious love of these tunes that shines through all 14 tracks. ~ Al Campbell