The maudlin horns during the intro are almost too much for me, but the guitar and maracas, then tambourine, rescue it from being too schmaltzy. Then it becomes this blue-eyed soul, wall of sound production, lead by the amazing baritone of Scott Walker. Angelic choir comes in at chorus, and the music soars. It is all so earnest, I should really not like it so much. However, I simply cannot resist those Scott Walker vocals. Like a clear cool stream rolling down the mountain.
It approaches Righteous Brothers territory, but fortunately it is way better than any of their songs. Lovin Feeling, Unchained Melody...yuck, no thanks.
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