On Eagle's Wings
Best known to American audiences for his long-running title role in the Broadway smash-hitPhantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford issuedOn Eagle's Wingsas the predecessor to his Emmy-winning PBS special of 1998. Blessed with charisma and classically superlative pipes, Crawford does a nice turn with his collection of easy-listening sacred and inspirational tunes. Christians with a penchant for show tunes and flowery vocals will delight in Crawford's renditions of "Amazing Grace" (with additional vocals by Maire Brennan), "I'll Walk with God," and "Ave Maria."Eagle's Wingscloses with the splendid "Now the Day Is Over," featuring strong orchestration and the pleasing tones of both the American Boys Choir and the Saint Olaf Choir.--Paige La Grone