Get Liza's Confessions, Darlings

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The album is "really terrific," as Liza herself would say, so put down the knitting and come hear the music play.

It isn't a "Ring Them Bells" dazzler with Liza pulling out all the Liza-isms to keep your eyes and ears popping.

It's a soft, gentle piece of work, with Liza sounding as if she's sitting right next to you in your luxury apartment -- or cardboard box -- as she croons classic tunes like "You Fascinate Me So" and "I Got Lost in His Arms," backed by the loving tinkles of Billy Stritch.

It's as if Liza re-created the time of her youth when famous people dropped by mama's house to belt a number around the piano, but this time she's the one doing all the entertaining.

So take Liza home with you. If you're gay, she won't mind!