This came out in 1999 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
British actress Jane Horrocks’ astonishing ability to mimic legendary divas like Judy Garland, Billie Holiday and Ethel Merman makes for a great movie — but it wouldn’t necessarily work as a soundtrack.
Luckily, the record company agreed; so instead of an album of impersonations, you get mostly original tracks, from Judy’s Come Rain Or Come Shine to Shirley Bassey’s Big Spender and Holiday’s Lover Man. And just so you can check out Jane’s uncanny talent, she sings two tracks. I won’t tell you which ones — and unless you’re reading the credits while you listen, I can guarantee you won’t be able to tell, either.
