Reggie Benjamin Finds New Life In Harmony In Blue: The Duets
Reggie Benjamin’s Harmony In Blue: The Duets is a warm, nostalgic celebration of classic songwriting, bringing a selection of familiar favourites into a contemporary setting. Across eight tracks, Benjamin embraces the emotional directness of these songs while giving each collaboration its own character.
At the album’s heart is ‘I Just Wanna Be Your Everything’, Benjamin’s tender take on the Andy Gibb classic, while ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ with Lisa Vanderpump and ‘Send In The Clowns’ alongside Joe Mantegna add a theatrical, intimate quality. Elsewhere, James Maslow brings an uplifting energy to ‘Love Yourself’, before Iwona Benjamin closes the record with the beautifully understated ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’.
There’s a genuine sense of connection running through Harmony In Blue: The Duets. Rather than simply recreating beloved material, Benjamin uses collaboration to underline why these songs have endured, allowing different voices and personalities to breathe new life into timeless melodies. It’s an affectionate, polished collection with a clear appreciation for pop’s enduring emotional pull.
Lucas Watson
Music journalist and cultural critic at MusicTimes.