I had to laugh when I saw Rod Stewart trying to cash in on some of the old standards..complete with tux and loosened bow tie. But, then I thought, "What the Hay? I am always trying different stuff...some of which I am just not suited to." Look at Willie Nelson. The man can do almost anything and it sells. On the subject of Harry Connick Jr., I give him credit for popularizing some of the older tunes, even though I don't care for his style.
Eddie