A veteran of British entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing presenter
Bruce Forsyth
made a rare foray into the recording studio at the age of 83, with only the fourth album of his illustrious 70-year career,
These Are My Favourites
. Produced by jazz trumpet virtuoso
James McMillan
, the 13-track selection of easy listening standards includes covers of
Frankie Valli
's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You,"
Barry Manilow
's "I Made It Through the Rain," and My Fair Lady number "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," alongside duets with
Nat King Cole
("Paper Moon") and granddaughter
Sophie Purdie
("Smile"). ~ Jon O'Brien