Matt Monro - A Time For Love

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Review by Mitsuo Satoh

A Time For Love by Matt Monro: A Jazz-Pop Gem That Still Packs a Punch Alright, let’s get straight to it. Matt Monro’s A Time For Love isn’t just another smooth jazz-pop record from the UK—it’s an absolute knockout. Released in 1989 under EMI and Music For Pleasure (yes, those labels knew how to spoil us), this album is like slipping into your favorite leather jacket: timeless, snug, and dripping with class. With genres spanning Jazz, Vocal, and Pop, and styles hitting Easy Listening, Chanson, and Traditional Pop, it’s got something for everyone who digs emotional vocals wrapped up in lush arrangements. Now, I’m not gonna waste time listing every single track because honestly, you’d be here all day. But there are two tracks that stick out like sore thumbs—or should I say sweet ones? First up, “Speak Softly Love,” aka the love theme from The Godfather. Oh man, if this doesn’t give you goosebumps, check your pulse. Monro takes this iconic tune and turns it into a velvet-smooth confession. It’s not overdone; it’s just… right. His voice cracks ever so slightly on certain notes, making it feel raw, personal, ever so human. You can almost picture him standing in some smoky club, pouring his heart out while the crowd melts into their seats. Then there’s “When Love Comes Along.” This one hits different—it’s playful but still carries weight, like when you’re flirting at a bar but secretly hoping they’ll call you back later. The melody bounces around without losing its soul, and Monro’s delivery feels effortless yet deliberate. Like he knows exactly what buttons to press to make you feel things. Damn, dude had range. Sure, the liner notes by Gordon Lorenz add a nice touch, but let’s keep it real—the star here is Monro himself. Dude could sell emotions better than most people sell used cars. And yeah, okay, maybe some of the songs overlap or repeat (looking at you, “Didn’t We” showing up twice), but honestly? It works. It’s like hearing an old friend tell the same story again—familiar, comforting, kinda perfect. Here’s the kicker though—why does an album released in ‘89 sound more alive today than half the stuff dropping now? Maybe we’ve lost something along the way. Or maybe Matt Monro was just too good for his own era. Either way, A Time For Love isn’t just music—it’s mood, memory, magic. So do yourself a favor: crank it loud, pour a drink, and let Monro remind you why records like this don’t come around often enough. Cheers to that.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Till Then My Love3:00
Without You2:34
Be My Love3:06
Speak Softly Love02:33
Love Walked In1:55
Can This Be Love?03:03
And We Were Lovers02:15
I Will Wait For You2:49
Portrait Of My Love2:44
A Man and a Woman02:46
Till Then, My Love03:00
A Man And A Woman2:47
Alguien Canto (The Music Played)03:05
Didn't We3:49
My Kind of Girl02:56
On Days Like These3:40
Didn't We03:50
A Time for Love02:40
Portrait of My Love02:44
Alguien Cantó (The Music Played)3:05
When Love Comes Along2:20
You Light Up My Life3:16
Wednesday's Child02:35
Time After Time3:15
Speak Softly Love (Love Theme From "The Godfather")2:33
And We Were Lovers (Theme From "The Sand Pebbles")2:14
Can This Be Love3:03
With These Hands2:52
Softly As I Leave You3:23
Answer Me2:51
In the Arms of Love03:44
Why Not Now2:26
I Will Wait for You02:49
You Light up My Life03:14
My Kind Of Girl2:55
Wednesday's Child2:35
In The Arms Of Love3:44
A Time For Love2:40
Softly, As I Leave You03:23

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Catalog Numbers

  • CD-MFP 6070, CDB 7 92760 2
  • TC-MFP 5868, 41 5868 4

Labels

  • Music For Pleasure
  • Music For Pleasure, EMI

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Cassette
  • Reissue

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Music For Pleasure
Copyright (c)EMI Records Ltd.
Glass Mastered AtNimbus
Distributed ByEMI Records Ltd.
Manufactured ByEMI Swindon

Credits

RoleCredit
Liner NotesGordon Lorenz

Notes

  • Mono : 6, 9, 10, 12,13, 14, 15, 18, 23
  • Total Time 68 mins 36 secs
  • ℗ The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd and Capitol Records Inc
  • This Compilation ℗ 1989 Music For Pleasure
  • Made in U.K.
  • Tracks A6, A9, B1, B3, B4, B5, B6 & B9 are in mono.
  • Reissue of the 1989 CD release

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 0077779276028
  • Label Code: LC 0464
  • Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout: CDB 7 92760 2 : MASTERED BY NIMBUS
  • Barcode: 5 099941 586846
  • Matrix / Runout: 792760 2 . 2:1:4 EMI SWINDON
  • Mould SID Code: ifpi 1406

About Matt Monro

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English singer, popular during the 1960s and 1970s. Born: December 1, 1930 in Finsbury, London, England Died: February 7, 1985 in London, England

Real Name

    • Terence Edward Parsons

Name Vars

  • M. Monroe
  • Mat Monroe
  • Matt
  • Matt Monroe
  • Matt Munro
  • Mattmonro
  • Monro
  • ÞÃÈûâóíü

Aliases

  • Fred Flange

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Matt Monro’s album *A Time For Love*, released in 1989, is a treasure trove of timeless tunes. It blends jazz, vocal, and pop styles with a smooth easy-listening vibe. One standout track is "Speak Softly Love," the iconic theme from *The Godfather*. Fun fact—this album wasn’t just thrown together. Liner notes by Gordon Lorenz add a personal touch, giving fans a deeper connection to the music. And get this: the album includes two versions of some tracks, like "Softly As I Leave You" and "Alguien Cantó (The Music Played)," showing how versatile Monro’s voice could be. It’s like rediscovering an old favorite every time you listen.