It's Time

by Michael Buble

Overview

Although it took more than a year of concerts and promotional appearances, Michael Buble's 2003 debut disc of swinging pop standards finally ascended the Billboard album chart and landed at number 47. That peak may not seem impressive at first, but in a musical world dominated by rap or the latest flavor of alternative rock, Buble's upper chart appearance was a real accomplishment and it sparked a renewed interest in music associated with great vocalists like Frank Sinatra. With his second studio disc, It's Time, Buble builds upon the musical foundation he laid with his debut and demonstrates that he is much more than a flavor-of-the-month celebrity. Like his debut, It's Time mines the rich history of pop music as Buble applies his own technique to classic standards and incorporates his Rat Pack sound into modern pop songs. Other pop vocal giants have made attempts to reinterpret the pop songs of their day with appalling results (Mel Torme's version of "Sunshine Superman" comes to mind), but Buble has the knack for selecting the right songs that he can properly transform into edible works that avoid a cheesy aftertaste. Having a standard like "A Foggy Day (In London Town)" share space with the Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love" may seem like a lounge lizard joke waiting to happen, but the arrangements (most courtesy of producer David Foster) and performances are seamless. Therefore, the quiet groove of "I've Got You Under My Skin" can sit comfortable next to Buble's smoky version of Leon Russell's "Song for You," featuring Chris Botti on trumpet. Perhaps it is due to this formula working so well that Buble has incorporated more of his unique takes on modern pop than on his debut. He even ventures into R&B territory with older hits like "Try a Little Tenderness" and "How Sweet It Is," all the while giving these songs a retro freshness that breathes new life into these gems. Pop starlet Nelly Furtado sounds lovely and elegant in the duet "Quando, Quando, Quando," while Buble ends the disc with a beautiful reading of Stevie Wonder's "You and I." Another positive step forward is the inclusion of the lovely original tune "Home," a somewhat autobiographical "too long on the road" song co-written by Buble. The success of this ballad provides yet another direction that he can explore and expand upon. Throughout the disc Buble emits the feeling that he loves these songs and truly enjoys what he is doing. He sounds pure of voice and pure of heart. Those are rare commodities in the recorded world and they, along with Buble's talent and vision, help to make It's Time a wonderful listening experience. ~ Aaron Latham

Product Details

Release Date:	10/10/2025
Label:	Reprise / Wea
UPC:	0093624831105

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Buble   Primary Artist,Vocals
Nelly Furtado   Primary Artist,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Chris Botti   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Featured Artist
Brian Green   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Brian Bromberg   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Gilbert Castellanos   Trumpet
George Bohanan   Trombone
Mark Small   Sax (Alto)
Kye Palmer   Trumpet
Heitor Pereira   Guitar
Bryan Lipps   Trumpet
Robert Wilkerson   Sax (Alto)
George Bohannon   Trombone
Josh Brown   Trombone
Brandon Jenner   Guitar (Acoustic)
Dave Tull   Drums
Craig Polasko   Bass
Justin Ray   Trumpet
Jochem van der Saag   Organ,Harmonica
Charles Owens   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Tenor)
Nick Vagenas   Trombone
Jumaane Smith   Trumpet
Frank Basile   Sax (Baritone)
Vinnie Colaiuta   Drums
The Frankie Capp   Drums
Tamir Hendelman   Piano
Kyle Palmer   Trumpet
Humberto Gatica   Organ,Harmonica
Lee Callet   Sax (Baritone)
Ira Nepus   Trombone
Sal Cracchiolo   Trumpet
Rickey Woodard   Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
David Foster   Bass,Piano,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
Rafael Padilla   Percussion
Ryan Porter   Trombone
Robert Perkins   Drums
David Tull   Drums
Keith Fiddmont   Sax (Alto)
Christian McBride   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Frank Capp   Drums
Jeff Clayton   Sax (Alto)
Jeff Hamilton   Drums
George Bohanon   Trombone
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr.   Trombone,Trombone (Bass)
John Chiodini   Guitar
Dean Parks   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Robert Hurst   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Bijon Watson   Trumpet
Randy Waldman   Piano
Michael Thompson   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Alan Chang   Piano
Dan Higgins   Flute,Saxophone
Randy Napoleon   Guitar
Anthony Wilson   Guitar
Debbie Timuss   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Humberto Gatica   Audio Production,Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Recording,Programming,Remix Engineer,Mixing Engineer
David Foster   Audio Production,Arranger,Producer
John Beug   Executive Producer
Datz Pyle, Debbi   Music Contractor
Kathy Frangetis   Production Coordination
Gus Kahn   Composer
Mick Haggerty   Design,Art Direction
James Campbell   Composer,Composer
Gary Bradley   Editing
Norm Dlugatch   Assistant
Randy Berswick   Associate Producer
Eddy Arnold   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Don Sebesky   Arranger
Vlado Meller   Mastering
Jorge Calandrelli   Arranger,String Arrangements
Phil Spitalny   Composer
Paul Wertheimer   Assistant
Shari Sutcliffe   Contractor,Orchestra Contractor
Jason Carson   Assistant
Olaf Heine   Photography
Rich Toenes   Assistant
John Lennon   Composer
Sammy Nestico   Orchestration
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Bruce Allen   Management
Alberto Testa   Composer,Lyricist
Jason Larian   Musician,Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Christian Robles   Engineer,Assistant,Audio Engineer,Mixing Engineer,Digital Engineer
Courtney Blooding   Mixing Engineer,Production Coordination
Laura Young   Editing
Wade Childers   Assistant
Joe Wolhmuth   Digital Engineer
Bill Ross   Arranger
Hugo Boss   Wardrobe
Ray Brown   Music Contractor
Cara Cosentino   Associate Producer
Nick Light   Associate Producer
Jochem van der Saag   Programming,Sound Design,Digital Editing
Amy Foster-Gillies   Composer
David Horn   Executive Producer
Jimmy Campbell   Composer,Composer
Dominic Gonzales   Assistant
Jules Chaikin   Music Contractor
Ian Charbonneau   Engineer
Wil Donovan   Assistant Engineer
Frank Magine   Composer
Neil Devor   Engineer,Programming,Digital Editing,Digital Engineer
Julie Eidvoog   Music Preparation
Joe Wohlmuth   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Andy Brohard   Assistant Engineer
Harry Woods   Composer
Kurt Weill   Composer
William Ross   Arranger
Bruce Monical   Assistant Engineer
Tony Renis   Composer
Suzie Katayama   Music Preparation
Anthony Newley   Composer,Lyricist
Steve Genewick   Pro-Tools,Digital Editing
Marc Blitzstein   Composer
Ervin Drake   Translation
Leon Russell   Composer
Michael Buble   Composer
Patrick Spain   Assistant
Diarmuid Quinn   Executive Producer
Al Schmitt   Mixing,Engineer,Recording,Mixing Engineer
Pat Boone   Lyricist,Translation
Guy Charbonneau   Recording
Harry Warren   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
Bertolt Brecht   Composer
Antonio de Vita   Composer
Bill Holman   Arranger
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Cindy Walker   Composer
Doc Pomus   Composer
Fabian Andre   Composer
Eddie Holland   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Wilbur Schwandt   Composer
John Clayton   Arranger
Walter Hirsch   Composer
Alejandro Rodriguez   Engineer,Digital Engineer
Jeremy Lubbock   Arranger
Jerry Hey   Arranger
Nelson Riddle   Arranger
Mark Valentine   Assistant
Reginald Connelly   Composer
Jorge Vivo   Engineer,Audio Engineer,Digital Editing,Digital Engineer
Alan Chang   Leader,Arranger,Composer
Anthony Kilhoffer   Assistant
Brian Holland   Composer
Tommy LiPuma   Producer
John Clayton, Jr.   Arranger
Mort Shuman   Composer
Alex Gibson   Assistant
Stevie Wonder   Composer