Lisa Stansfield

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After a hiatus of several years, Lisa Stansfield released her self-titled CD, a collection of soulful musings and R&B rumblings. Heralded by many as the white queen of soul, Stansfield rises to the occasion with songs like "Never Gonna Fall," "The Real Thing," and "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up." Her smooth voice effortlessly coaxes every drop of emotion out of each song with an admirable and classy restraint. Nowhere is this more evident than in the neo-torch numbers, "I'm Leavin'" and "I Cried My Last Tear, Last Night." The album ends with the bootleg mix of her earlier hit, "People Hold On." A juggernaut of a bass line rumbles underneath, also approximated in Tori Amos's dance mix of "Professional Widow." Stansfield's voice glides over the infectious house groove, making the cut a dance floor staple. --Steve Gdula

Product Description
Includes an Extra 'people Hold On' Bootleg Mix and Different Cover Art. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

All Around The World
Mighty Love
This Is The Right Time
You Can't Deny It
What Did I Do To You?
Affection
Live Together
Sincerity
The Love In Me
Poison
When Are You Coming Back?
Wake Up Baby
The Way You Want It

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Arriving as it did in 1990, before nostalgia for '70s dance music turned from irony to genuine appreciation, Lisa Stansfield's Affection was ahead of its time. Featuring up-to-date clubland rhythms percolating under sweeping string arrangements a la Barry White and classic Philly soul, Stansfield's music struck the perfect balance between looking forward and looking back. "All Around the World" was justifiably the album's smash hit, but more than a few of the other tracks--"This Is the Right Time," "Live Together," and "Poison" among them--are its equal. And it's easy to get lost in Stansfield's supple, soulful voice, which leads the way in making Affection a far more memorable affair than the usual dance trifle. --Daniel Durchholz

Album Description

Italian digitally remastered gold CD reissue of 1989 album, packaged in a digipak. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

Timeless Soul.......2007-06-15

A well-crafted homage to the Philadelphia soul tradition, Lisa Stansfield's "Affection" was a refreshing change of pace in 1990. "All Around the World" and "This Is the Right Time" were international hits, yet the stellar track remains "The Love in Me" (featuring an impressive horn section). Stansfield also delivers the vocal goods with "Mighty Love," "You Can't Deny It" and "When Are You Coming Back?" This smashing debut represents her best album to date.

Been around the world... and still going strong in 2007 !.......2007-05-02

Just got a replacement cd of my favorite lisa stansfield album..."Affection" is one of those rare gems..that comes around every once in a while. when this came out in 1990 i was in my junior year in high school..and this album brings back fun memories.. if this was released in 2007 it would still be a smash hit !

Lisa stansfield is a class act. her soulful, seductive voice will warm your heart. her ballads are incredible..and her dance tracks are pure gold..she ranks right up there with paula abdul and madonna.

this album, is well produced from start to finish...no filler tracks here..every song here is special ..for me my favorites are " around the world","this is the right time" "What did i do to you" and the sultry "affection"

its no wonder she was seriously being considered by tim burton to play Catwoman when they were casting for Batman returns in 1990 she has that hypnotic beauty i think she would have nailed it...

in this day of cookie cutter/mass produced wannabe stars like brittany spears etc.. they cant compare to the vocals of the lovely ms stansfield.. this cd sounds fresh as the day it hit the racks..do yourself a favor check out this cd or any of her other albums you'll be glad you did...and use the brittany and lindsay cds as coasters...

LISA STANSFIELD.......2006-11-03

BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS ITEM, AND FOUND IT ON AMAZON! GREAT BUY, GOOD, AND I AM ENJOYING THE CD.

Still Impressive To This Day!.......2006-09-09

This is the album that proved to the world (as well as Black folks everywhere) that Teena Marie isn't the only white girl with soul. Proclaiming Barry White as her primary influence, Lisa Stansfield was an overnight sensation with the release of Affection. Although not solid all the way through, it's still worthy of being picked up the next time you see it in the used bin if you never bought the album. Affection had a soulful dance groove that can heard in a lot of other music by the likes of the Brand New Heavies and Soul II Soul. Classic cuts like the infectious singles "All Around The World," "You Can't Deny It," and "This Is The Right Time" will definitely have you reverting back to the easy-going times of the early 90s. And even though "All Woman" was a huge single on her follow-up album, Affection still stands the test of time as being the standout album of Lisa Stansfield's career.

The Best Of 80's.......2006-03-15

This was one of Lisa's best cd's, makes you miss the 80's.

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Hooked on "Affection" and now this?
best compilation
Excellent!!!
LISA STANSFIELD RECOUNT
One of R & B's best & most underrated singers. A+

Biography
Lisa Stansfield
Manufacturer: Arista
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ASIN: B0000894RZ
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

Change
Someday (I'm Coming Back)
This Is The Right Time
The Real Thing
People Hold On
In All The Right Places
So Natural
Time To Make You Mine
Live Together
You Can't Deny It
Never Gonna Fall
Let's Just Call It Love
Never, Never Gonna Give You Up
These Are The Days Of Our Lives
Down In The Depths
All Woman
All Around The World

Customer Reviews:

Hooked on "Affection" and now this?.......2006-01-31

This is, by far, one of the best Compilation CDs I've heard in a long time. Lisa Stansfield has amazed me with her talent, ever since the release of "Affection" back in '90. I went shopping recently in the music store and came across "Biography" as a surprise. Having been unaware of its release, I decided to "put it in the bank" with my other upcoming purchases. 2 days later, I bought it on amazon and I don't regret it one bit. My copy is a promo, but it's got the same booklet and images as the publicly released edition.

I really like the photos of Lisa, although most of them are small thumbnails, except for 2 larger ones. Her face is beautiful and she's changed quite a bit in the past 15 years. My, has it really been that long? There are some nice little tidbits about Lisa's songs, inside the booklet. What you won't find are the lyrics, though. The interior of the booklet is white and well-designed. Simple and straight-forward and not distracting to the eye. Additionally, the disc itself is white. The recording appears to have been remastered, which makes listening all the better. Arista is a great Label. Most of the tracks are new to me...as I've only bought the "Affection" CD since discovering Lisa Stansfield. Considering "Someday (I'm coming back)" was on the "The Bodyguard" soundtrack...it's nice to find it here. It's the logical thing to do when your song is among a bunch of other material on another CD.

Tracklist:
01> Change
02> Someday (I'm Coming Back)
03> This Is The Right Time
04> The Real Thing
05> People Hold On
06> In All The Right Places
07> So Natural
08> Time To Make You Mine
09> Live Together
10> You Can't Deny It
11> Never Gonna Fall
12> Let's Just Call It Love
13> Never, Never Gonna Give You Up
14> These Are The Days Of Our Lives
15> Down In The Depths
16> All Woman
17> All Around The World

Additional Info:
- Mastered by: Vlado Meller at Sony Music Studios, New York
- Management: Jacque Darbyshire
- www.lisa-stansfield.co.uk
- www.lisa-stansfield.com
- Compilation: 2002 BMG UK & Ireland Ltd.
- Design: Joanne Morris
- Photography: Simon Emmett

Buy this CD and you'll agree, it's definitely worth the money. Lisa Stansfield is right up there in the "Must Have" of pop music with Annie Lennox & all the other genius Brits.

best compilation.......2005-09-09

In the early 90s STANSFIELD was extremely popular with hits like someday , All Around The World ,In All The Right Places and so many other popular songs but by the mid 90s she seemed to fade away from the international scene infact i bought rhe bodyguard soundtrack exspecially for her songs which i feel made the soundtrack the best with a little bit of luck i feel STANSFIELD could ve been in celiene dions place today STANSFIELD had the best voice ever i feel and about this album it contains almost all her hits including someday my favorite so i m going right ahead to order this compilation right now

Excellent!!!.......2005-09-02

Buy this cd!
Songs Like All Woman, Someday I'm coming back, Time to make you mine, All around the world, Let's just call it love, You can't deny it will make you move and sweat and cry.
Her voice is much better than other's

LISA STANSFIELD RECOUNT.......2004-11-27

Lisa Stansfield career cannot be sum in just one cd, this woman holds such talent that hurts. Her 1997 self titled release was and is one of the most classy and soulful ever to be release. So I'm sad that this collection not feature all the singles released from that album, specially "I'm Leavin'". Although for a casual fan and a pop collector this Biography will do good and it is a place to listen to her most mainstream hits and some fans favorites. Five Stars to Stansfield's voice and contribution to music industry.

One of R & B's best & most underrated singers. A+.......2004-08-18

Lisa Stansfield has one of the greatest voices in music, yet with the exception of her debut CD, her musical efforts have not received the commercial acclaim that they warranted on this side of the Atlantic. Thank God for her native UK, as the fans have supported her and allowed her to have a career on her terms. This woman can do it all with a classic R &B voice that is both explosive yet ever so subtle depending on her intent. She can handle disco and heartbreak in the same breath. And for those of you who have heard the soundtrack for "Swing," you already know that Lisa can tackle the classics like few in music can.

This release more than lives up to its title, something rarely accomplished these days. This collection highlights Lisa's greatest hits in a non-chronological order that in my opinion generally better serves greatest hits collections. Released in 2003, the collection includes her very best from 1989's "Affliction" through her 2001 release "Face Up," along with a live song with G. Michael and the living members of Queen. Although I am generally not a fan of live songs, this one hits the mark.

Hearing this collection I am reminded not only how great a singer Lisa is, but how her sound has evolved through the years. In many ways, she seems to be from another era as her best songs are always sleek yet have much grit. It would seem to be a contradictory statement but Lisa's sound stands out because of these apparent contradictions. She is at once a chanteuse in the vein of a much earlier era who also happens to be right at home with the likes of Barry White and other 1970s legends.

If you love female singers and have never been exposed to Lisa Stansfield, you should give this collection a shot. If you are already a fan but only remember her from the curly-cued girl who sand "All Around the World," you will certainly like what she has been up to since she first hit the scene. In 1997, Lisa released a self-titled CD after a 6-year absence from the music scene that made some noise here in the States, but that release (which also earns 5 stars in my book) should have been a smash. It did well enough for her record company to put out a remixes CD that did quite well. A UK edition of this release has a bonus CD with some of the better remixes of her songs, so if you are interested in those be sure to look for that release as you won't find any of those here.

P.S. for hard-core Lisa fans: I just found out via the Amazon UK site that in late September of this year Lisa will be releasing a new CD titled "The Moment." It appears that she is no longer with Arista as the site says it will be released Ztt, which may be a German label. I am not sure if it will get a US release, but I am so happy that I happened to run into this while researching some dates for this review. I hope this helps.

Average customer rating:

All Woman!!
"This C.D. Is Simply Fab"!!
Music for the 2000's
Lisa's BEST CD -- EVER !!
Lisa is wonderful!

Lisa Stansfield
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Manufacturer: Arista
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002VNO
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

Never Gonna Fall
The Real Thing
I'm Leavin'
Suzanne
Never, Never Gonna Give You Up
Don't Cry For Me
The Line
The Very Thought Of You
You Know How To Love Me
I Cried My Last Tear, Last Night
Honest
Somewhere In Time
Got Me Missing You
Footsteps
The Real Thing (Touch Mix)
People Hold On (Bootleg Mix)

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After a hiatus of several years, Lisa Stansfield released her self-titled CD, a collection of soulful musings and R&B rumblings. Heralded by many as the white queen of soul, Stansfield rises to the occasion with songs like "Never Gonna Fall," "The Real Thing," and "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up." Her smooth voice effortlessly coaxes every drop of emotion out of each song with an admirable and classy restraint. Nowhere is this more evident than in the neo-torch numbers, "I'm Leavin'" and "I Cried My Last Tear, Last Night." The album ends with the bootleg mix of her earlier hit, "People Hold On." A juggernaut of a bass line rumbles underneath, also approximated in Tori Amos's dance mix of "Professional Widow." Stansfield's voice glides over the infectious house groove, making the cut a dance floor staple. --Steve Gdula

Album Details

Includes an Extra 'people Hold On' Bootleg Mix and Different Cover Art.

Customer Reviews:

All Woman!!.......2006-02-25

As a child growing up in Rochdale, lisa's home town, I was one of the few people who new about lisa's early singing.
Lisa was a student of my mothers art class at Sidall moor high school in Heywood lancashire. My mother would encourage her to sing in class.
I have since then folowed her career and think she has and amazing voice. this CD is no exception, pure woman, sensual and classy!

"This C.D. Is Simply Fab"!!.......2006-01-13

When "Lisa Stansfield" was released years ago, I bought it in cassette form. I played it so much that I ruined it. After searching and searching for months, I finally found it on C.D. It looks like I'm going to ruin the C.D. because I've been playing it everyday since I bought it. I just love her voice. She should be right up there with the likes of Whitney, Barbara, Mariah, and Celine. "Somewhere In Time" is my very favorite track on the C.D. She's great.

Music for the 2000's.......2005-04-07

I really wish Lisa had come out onto the music scene nowadays. Back when she did come out, her style of music was not really in the American mainstream, but now, woohoo. I know that if "All Around the World" was released as a single now it would hit the top of the charts and that all of her cds to follow would hit the number one spots on all the charts. I think that listeners as a whole are tired of singers and bands that sound all the same and are lookin for a breath of fresh air. Lisa Stansfield is exactly that. This cd showcases her singing abilities perfectly. From the powerful ballads to the blood pumping numbers, this cd is what america needs now. All of her cds are in their own way different, but Lisa remains the same on all of em. Why not give her a try and see if I am wrong america, what have you got to lose?

Lisa's BEST CD -- EVER !!.......2003-12-01

Easily Lisa Stansfield's BEST release. EVER!! Why this CD did not receive more attention upon its release escapes me. I just came across this disc upon seeing it marked down to a ridiculously low price in the bargain bin at a large music store in San Francisco last week. As many other listeners have noted here on Amazon, there are NO filler tracks here at all. Lisa sounds equally at ease singing her blue-eyed soul on the killer dance tracks and the slow-burn ballads. But I have to say, it is still her remake of Barry White's "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" and Phyllis Hyman's "You Know How To Love Me" that elevate this CD to a MUST-OWN status for any R&B/Disco/Dance Fan. Her remake of Barry's dance classic easily equals the Big Black Teddy Bear's 1973 classic. The rhythmic instrumentation is a nice update of Barry's great track while still retaining its core foundation. While "You Know How To Love Me" sort of pales in comparison, Lisa still does fans of the late Phyllis Hyman proud with her soulful remake.

There are several outstanding modern tracks here besides the two '70s remakes, like "Suzanne" "Don't Cry For Me" and the surprisingly touching "Footsteps", which reminds me of a gospel tune with its deeply moving lyrics. For any Stansfield fan, Lisa does no wrong here. Her sexy, soulful voice makes every track stand out, especially her cover of the classic Seventies stuff. Sort of makes me wish Lisa would release an entire CD full of Seventies covers. Am I the only one who wishes this? I'm sure many of her fans think the same. Lisa was born 30 years too late. She should have been born to make this blue-eyed soul stuff in the Seventies alongside the likes of Phyllis Hyman, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor.

Lisa is wonderful!.......2003-11-25

I have heard her on the radio and realized I was missing out not having her music in my collection. She sings beautifully. Her sound is a great blend of R&B and soul. She needs to do more. My fav tracks are The Real Thing, Never Never Gonna Give You Up and Don't Cry For Me.

Average customer rating:

Love it.
The best
Continues the same silky delivery with a BONUS
still a pleasure
LISA STANSFIELD

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ASIN: B000002VLN
Release Date: 1991-11-12

Tracks:

Change
Time To Make You Mine
Symptoms Of Loneliness & Heartache
All Women
Soul Deep
A Little More Love
Make Love To Ya
Set Your Loving Free
First Joy
Real Love
Tenderly
It's Got To Be Real
I Will Be Waiting

Customer Reviews:

Love it........2007-03-13

I'v been look for this CD,and the Condition it came in is the Very best.Thank...

The best.......2007-02-21

This woman has soul and I love every tune. I missed place this one while on vacation last year and it is not easy to find. I found it here.

Continues the same silky delivery with a BONUS.......2006-06-05

Lisa Stansfield's second release is more a continuation of the first, filled with the same driving beats, sultry vocals, and songwriting/production team.

However, the singer explores a "torchier" side with the inclusion of one of the best songs of the 90's: the passionate "All Woman." The song tells of a marriage going south, with the husband unfairly criticizing his wife for her change in behavior, as well as appearance. However, the wife gets the last word, proclaiming her contributions and faithfulness to the union; thus, the couple reconciles. Stansfield sings as though she herself has experienced the ups and downs of a failing relationship.

Why the singer didn't receive a Grammy for this song is a mystery!

The rest of the album is equally impressive from one of the most underrated singers in the world.

still a pleasure.......2006-05-21

I discovered this great album in 1991, its year of release,and I immediatley fell in love with it. Lisa has a very soulful voice and when she sings you can only be melting and singing with her . The songs are all fabulous especially the deep-housy "set your loving free" and the first single "change". This album is a great melting-pot of every kind of music Lisa loves (funk, house but also wondeful ballads like all woman). Finally, I have to say that fifteen years later, i'm still playing it without getting bored of it. Lisa is a true diva and a gay icon in every way. Those who don't already know her, go and buy this album quickly to have an excellent preview of what Lisa is able to do.

LISA STANSFIELD.......2005-09-20

AFTER REVIEWING LISA STANSFIELD'S "REAL LOVE" CD, I FIND THAT HER BALLADS REALLY MAKE HER THE SONGTRESS THAT SHE IS.

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Oh my gosh! If this isn't one of her best!
The Greatest Album To Date from Lady Lisa Stansfield

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ASIN: B000094PWK
Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

I've Got Something Better
Let's Just Call It Love
You Can Do That
How Could You?
Candy
I'm Coming to Get You
8-3-1
Wish on Me
Boyfriend
Don't Leave Me Now I'm in Love
Didn't I
Face Up
When the Last Sun Goes Down
All Over Me
Can't Wait To [*]
You Get Me [*]

Album Description

2003 remastered reissue of 2001 album (unavailable domestically) includes two bonus tracks, 'Can't Wait To' & 'You Get Me', packaged in a limited edition digipak with previously unseen photos and lyrics. Arista.

Album Details

Remastered and Repackaged in a Limited Edition Digipack. Includes Never Before Seen Photos and Exclusive Bonus Tracks. Bonus Tracks Include "Can't Wait To" and "You Get Me".

Customer Reviews:

Oh my gosh! If this isn't one of her best!.......2006-04-07

Come on get with it! This is definitely one of "Mrs." Stansfield's best albums to date. This is one of my absolute favorites from Lisa, there are so many of her best, most recent, songs on this album. Lisa's albums only get better with age, and thank goodness for that! Lisa has said that she thought to be one of her best albums, and I agree. Get this CD and be thrilled with the superb vocals(from the one and only Lisa Stanfield) and wonderful songs, you will not be disappointed!

The Greatest Album To Date from Lady Lisa Stansfield.......2003-08-12

I will never forget my teen days plugging up my walkman earphone and turned on the radio loud when ALL AROUND THE WORLD came into the air of the local stations...

Even I was 15 I knew and I could tell Stansfield was going to be the new Best Brit Pop Diva, she will only get better and classier than her peers Dina Carroll, Cathy Dennis and Kylie Minogue. (Check out the scene in her latest video LET'S JUST CALL IT LOVE as she steps out of the dark limo in a scarlet evening lace dress and sashays down the street to meet her "Lover in Crime"!)

FACE UP is the 5th full-length studio record and effort in 4 years from Stansfield and her long musical companion/love in life/husband/buddy Ian Devaney, with a few tracks co-written and produced by their musical partner Richard Darbyshire.

The Love Duo proves once again at best with their typical upbeat tempo, outrospectively soulful live jazz dance music in the great opener I'VE GOT SOMETHING BETTER. "Open up show me love turn up the music..." Stansfield pronounces in her deep Rochdale accent with a veteran diva vocal that exudes that kind of energy which makes you jump up straight and tap your feet along every beat as she sings...

YOU CAN DO THAT is a pretty funky number in contrast right after the contemporary upbeat exciting sound of the first 2 tracks.

And yes, the most probably biggest smash hit from this album, EIGHT-THREE-ONE, is the indeniably best classic Stansfield trademark disco rhythm (check out the David Morales mix in the new single) after her self-titled 4th album's single NEVER NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP. Sound as if we haven't got enough of great stuff from Stansfield, the follow-up title track FACE UP continues to encho her much Barry-White-defined disco sound.

The European Union edition of this album I owe is a deleted copy which only features up to track 13, WHEN THE LAST SUN GOES DOWN. Ironically, this track is the ultimately sentimental ballad that is rather appropriate to round up the album at last and best for a romantic evening you have shared with your love partner.

Tracks:

So Natural
Never Set Me Free
I Give You Everything
Marvellous & Mine
Goodbye
Little Bit Of Heaven
Sweet Memories
She's Always There
Too Much Love Makin'
Turn Me On
Be Mine
In All The Right Places
Wish It Could Always Be This Way

Customer Reviews:

So Natural So Good!.......2006-11-14

Record companies are strange at times, Lisa's third cd didn't get a US release because the label felt this wasn't commerical enough for the US market and asked Lisa to make some changes and she said NO! and so the cd wasn't released here! and what a shame because this a great cd! Lisa's voice is smooth on this project and the songs! The arrangements have a more mellow, jazzier grooves. Thanks to some smooth jazz radio stations 'Never Set Me Free' & 'So Natural' got some good airplay, every time these songs got played the dj would get phone calls as to where to get these songs and he had to say it's on an import cd, this proves that this cd would've done well here if the proper promotion was behind it! thanks to Tower records we were able to get this! 'Goodbye', 'Be Mine', 'Marvellous & Mine' are just some of the highlights on this cd! I highly recommend this cd!!

Great album, superb voice.......2005-05-04

I once read a magazine article with Lisa Stansfield in which she "apologised" to her fans for this album, saying she got too self indulgent with the songs and "lost the plot"...all I can say is that if this shows Lisa at her most personal, then please, please, can we have more of the same?
This is the only album by Lisa Stansfield that I REALLY like, the others all struck me as rather safe and formulaic. But here, the songs are full of great melodies, instrumentation, soul, and of course, Lisa's wonderful voice. As soon as the lush title track is over, the 2nd song "Never Set Me Free" surprises you immediately with its languid tempo and 70's lounge influenced horn instrumentation. It's a seductive and sexy number that keeps you swaying along all the way through it. And it's not the only one. For a similar vein try "Sweet Memories": just as easy on the ear, and a bit more bittersweet lyrically. Even better is "She's Always There", a really poignant and touching ballad about a loyal but mistreated woman. Again, a great shuffling rhythm and as always, outstanding vocals from Lisa. For uptempo numbers, the album is well served by "Too Much Lovemaking" and "Marvellous and Mine", the latter being a personal favourite, with a really tight and funky beat to it. Actually, the production of all the songs is very economical all round, which sounds like a criticism, but I am being positive here, as I think it makes for a surpisingly effective minimalist and lean feel, with not an ounce of fat on any of the tracks. Cutting away unnecessary elaboration leaves the songs crisp and immediately catchy, and it's a trend I would love to see other artists try and emulate. My least favourite track on the album is one that seems a common favourite, going by other reviewers opinions of this album - I don't like the re-working of the John Barry song "In All The Right Places" (from Indecent Proposal), that appears on this CD, which does not hold a candle to the classier and slightly darker version that appears on the original soundtrack CD (also with Lisa as vocalist). Still, you could also buy that soundtrack, as it's a great album as well! But Lisa Stansfield fans - don't pass up this album. I've only mentioned a few tracks by name, but nearly every song is a winner. Lisa should let her intuition guide her more often, in my opinion, if this is the result.

My second favorite Lisa CD.......2003-06-10

This CD is truly some kind of bliss. Lisa's velvety voice will wrap you all around and leave you... well, craving. It's that good. "In All The Right Places", "Too Much Love Makin'", "So Natural", "Wish It Could Always Be This Way" are all classics. The only other album by Lady Elegance that surpasses this one is her eponymous effort, "Lisa Stansfield". If you like Lisa, you can't miss out on this jewel!

Wish It Could Always Be This Way!.......2003-01-05

WHY? This Cd Was Not Released In The USA Is Unbelieveable! Lisa Had Just Came Off Two GREAT Cds (AFFECTION & REAL LOVE) And Was In Her Glory! This Cd Is Filled With Great Songs..."Marvellous & Mine", "Little Bit Of Heaven", "In All The Right Places" & "Too Much Love Makin'" Are All Amazing & Classic Lisa! Buy It Now That You Can!

This is a big loss for America.......2001-12-29

for some strange reason, Lisa Stansfield is not well known in the US. This British singer from Manchester is probably one of the best soul singers in the world. Her repertoire varies from soul to pop, capitalizing on her tremendous voice and great melodic tunes. I would recommend this album to anyone. I have never been a big soul fan but I fell completely for this one. This is a great album with great songs. Another one of her pearls that I enjoy very much is her self titled album. Buy both and you can also throw in Real Love if you liked the first two.

Average customer rating:

a tragic flaw removes two stars from this disc...
Excellent remix album!
club class all the way
The Best Remixers of the World!
People Hold On......... TO EACH OTHER

#1 Remixes
Lisa Stansfield
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007NDL
Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

I'm Leavin' (Hex Hector Radio Mix)
Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (Frankie Knuckles Mix)
Never Gonna Fall (Junior Vasquez Mix)
People Hold On (The Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Mix)
Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (Hani Mix)
I'm Leavin' (Hex Hector Mix)
Never Gonna Fall (Victor Calderone Mix)
The Real Thing (K-Klass Mix)
The Line (The Black Science Orchestra Mix)

Customer Reviews:

a tragic flaw removes two stars from this disc..........2005-09-04

most people probably don't know this, but all of the remixes on this disc are EDITS of the full length club mixes. Every one of these songs was released as a promo 12" single to DJs--and compiling them on here, they've cut up to 2 minutes off some of the songs!!! Did we really need an radio mix of I'm Real when we have the long version? By the way--I'm Real is the only version that is the full length 12" mix--but it's not the BETTER mix that was on the 12". The other side of the 12" had Hex Hector's NYC Rough mix, which was a more aggressive house mix comparable to the junior and calderone mixes on here. If you have a turntable, try to seek out these 12" singles of these great mixes that are deserving of their full length versions...

Excellent remix album!.......2003-06-22

With Lisa Stansfield's work already being quality product, remixes would seem to be superflous and unnecessary. False! All the songs featured here were dancefloor hits for a reason, and that's the succesful combination of Lisa's outstanding voice, lyrics that are appropiately either uplifting or heartbreaking, and a fabulous melody to back them up in the form of dance beats and bleeps. A most welcome addition to my Lisa collection.

club class all the way.......2003-01-15

... #1 Remixes is a really good remix album. It may be 5 years and counting, but most of this still sounds very fresh, mainly because the remixers have a readily identifiable sound and are pretty much the cream of the crop. If you love (even just like) Ms Stansfield's voice and dig dance music this album will send you heavenward.

The Best Remixers of the World!.......2000-06-15

This Lisa's Remix Collection is the BEST! If you like HOUSEMUSIC, please buy it now! Hex Hector, Jr. Vasquez, Victor Calderone and Hani are GREATS! I say again: BUY IT NOW!

People Hold On......... TO EACH OTHER.......2000-06-05

There may not be 20 CD's in my entire collection (there are over 300 CD's in it) that I have been more thrilled listening to, and buying than this. This has everything. Great DJ's mixing, (Hani, Hex Hector, and Junior) multiple versions of GREAT dance tunes which sound different, long mixes (a few that clock in easily at eight or nine minutes), and a great price. One of the slower songs on her self-titled CD I'm Leavin just happens to be the best mix on this. A ten minute plus version with Hex Hector that just may have you shaking your head off in the middle of it. The only thing missing is Barry White lending guest vocals on Never Never Gonna Give You Up.

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I love it!
James Horner YOU DA MAN
The Pagemaster Pageblaster
Good, good, and good!
James Horner has Triumphed!

The Pagemaster
James Horner , Wendy Moten , and Babyface & Lisa Stansfield
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005LC2
Release Date: 1994-11-08

Tracks:

Dream Away - Babyface, Lisa Stansfield
Whatever You Imagine - Wendy Moten
Main Title - The London Symphony Orchestra,
Stormy Ride to the Library
Library...The Pagemaster...
Meeting Adventure and Fantasy
Horror
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Narrow Escape
Towards the Open Sea...
Pirates!
Loneliness
Flying Dragon
Swallowed Alive!/The Wonder in Books
New Courage/The Magic of Imagination

Customer Reviews:

I love it!.......2007-04-14

I used to watch this movie all the time when I was a kid. Just this past year, I had bought it on DVD for five bucks. The music immediately caught my attention! It was gorgeous! One thing that Mr. Horner does is he treats a kids film or an animated film like any other film. He doesn't really try to cartoonize his music like Loony Tunes or something.
I bought the CD. The opening title theme is amazing! I love the music he wrote for adventure! My favorite track is probably Loneliness. There you hear the main theme played very expressively just as he did with The Whispering Winds in the Land Before Time. (sigh) So beautiful.
The song Whatever You Imagine is pretty good.
Those tracks that I've mentioned are my favs but the CD as a whole is fantastic! A must buy! Great kids film, too!

James Horner YOU DA MAN.......2002-04-17

I have never seen the pagemaster. I had heard from my friends that the score was pretty good. And let me tell you the score is fantastic.I loved every minute of the score.Sure you hear some parts from willow like in the Main title track and then you can hear parts of glory, but then the movies theme brakes out into a fanfare, sort like how willow started. If you are a first time Horner fan than this soundtrack will sure to please a first time fan. But if you do not like his self-ripoffs than please save your money. But this soundtrack rocks and it is performed by The London Symphony Orchestra so you are sure in for a performance. Like i said before James Horner YOU DA MAN

The Pagemaster Pageblaster.......2002-03-19

The magic does not end when the credits appear on screen, this warm heart warming fantasy brings the world of Richard Tyler. This product has a part to play for evreyone. With simple but enchanteding wounderus music composed by favorite music maker James Horner.

Good, good, and good!.......2001-11-16

What a great soundtrack by a great composer in James Horner! The music fits the mood and setting of the film perfectly. The beautiful tracks "Main Title" and "New Courage/The Magic of Imagination" are some of the prettiest pieces of music one could wish to hear. The excitement of "Stormy Ride to the Library", "A Narrow Escape", and "The Flying Dragon" lend some diversity to the soundtrack. The adventurous tones of "Meeting Adventure and Fantasy", "Towards the Open Seas", and "Pirates" are just fantastic. There's really something for everyone in this soundtrack. It's definitely worth a look see!

James Horner has Triumphed!.......2000-07-21

The Pagemaster is a wonderful movie, and so is this music! James Horner has created a masterpiece of music that I absolutely love! The first two songs, all in themselves, reflects the meaning of the whole movie...even their titles do. Dream Away and Whatever You Imagine. They are both beautiful songs that I love.

The actual score is very good as well. They each have a unique sound and are all magnificent. The first handful of songs in the score are the best, then the sounds slowly flatten out, but the end is still wonderful!

Tracks:

Baby I Need Your Lovin'
The Best Is Yet To Come
I Thought That's What You Liked About Me
Two Years Too Blue
Why Do We Call It Love
Ain't What You Do
Gotta Get On This Train
Martin's Theme
Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Love Theme
Watch The Birdie
Martin's Theme (Reprise)
Blitzkrieg Baby
Mack The Knife

Customer Reviews:

Lisa can sing anything!.......2006-04-07

This is definitely one of Lisa's best albums to date with her sultury, jazzy sounding voice. It is a nice treat to her Lisa's voice so capable of such an arrangement of jazzy-bluesy type songs and just plain fun swing. I love this CD, just because it is so different from anything else that Lisa has done in the past, yet her voice perfectly fits the type of songs on this Cd. Pour yourself a glass of whatever and sit back and enjoy the melodies!

Lisa always soars when she's "on the fly".......2004-11-22

I really don't think Lisa or Ian (her hubby) had much time to get this done, as the songs needed to be IN the film that she was (probably simultaneously) making. If you know your Lisa, you know that her best stuff always comes when she's not thinking about it, and this baby is the ultimate proof! Maybe it was growing up singing in pubs, maybe it's Ian's influence, maybe it was her parents, who knows?? The point is that Lisa can sing ANYTHING in her sleep! If you like the standards, if you love the incidental whimsy that music takes on when it's geared up for a film (especially a small one....), if you're a fan of the soul divas but have no clue why anyone would listen to swing music-this is your c.d.!!

My only disappointment was the valiant effort to rework "Baby I Need Your Lovin' " ; it just won't work for anyone who's got Levi Stubbs ingrained in their noggin', but Lisa and Ian get points for trying.

The original song "Why Do We Call It Love?" will knock your socks off, and you'll SWEAR it's vintage 50*s London swing, but it ain't!

I can never do a Lisa review without somehow mentioning Dusty (that's a good thing, Dusty fans don't take such comparisons lightly, believe you me) and here is proof posiitive that Lisa is gearing up to be the heir apparent (if any ONE singer can do it, that is....). Those of us who have followed Lisa closely knew back when she did "Down in the Depths" (and made every big name of 1990 look like an amateur!) that a universal songstress was blooming before our very ears. Wish I could still go down a pub somewhere and see her live....

GET IT NOW!!!

Swing Rules........2003-10-22

I bought this CD to complete my collection of Lisa Stansfield's work. I've been in love with her voice since her debut release Affection. But like most of her fans in the US, I knew nothing about the movie Swing. After seeing the video for Baby I Need Your Loving on a public access music show, I decided to give it a try. I have never been more shocked by a cd purchase. This has become my favorite of all of Lisa's music because it's so different from what she's done before, yet the music is so perfect for her voice. From Baby I Need Your Loving to the killler Why Do We Call It Love this CD..well...Swings. The true gem of this release is Two Years Too Blue, if ever there was a voice for singing a torch song, Lisa owns it. Put this disc in and let the music take you. I guarantee you won't be disapointed.

Wow.......2003-07-31

I remembered liking Ms. Stansfield's voice, and I knew that I liked swing music so I put this on my Wishlist. Two of my friends got it for me for my birthday, and I can't thank them enough.

I've never been fond of "Mack the Knife", but her version's good. I've never heard of Georgie Fame before, but his "I Thought That's What You Liked About Me" is a great addition to the album. "Martin's Theme" is a lovely bluesy instrumental.

However, the album belongs to Lisa Stansfield. For upbeat, listen to "Watch the Birdie" and "There Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens" which are light and funny. How she made the "Chickens" sexy is beyond me. For sensuality, "Two Years Too Blue" can't be beaten.

My only disappointment is "Our Love is Here to Stay." It's one of my favorite songs and after hearing "Too Blue" I was looking forward to a languid and sensual take on this classic. It's done in a more upbeat style which still sounds fantastic, it's just not what it could have been.

Buy this. It's terrific.

The Best Is Yet To Come..........2003-01-05

with this cd Lisa Stansfield shows that if she were ever to record a cd of "Standards" she would blow other artists away!! This cd of swing music is marvellous with some standards & some songs written for the film by Lisa, Ian Devaney & Richard Darbyshire. Two of the songs that have not gotten much praise here are "Two Years Too Blue" & "Why Do We Call It Love" both are close to perfection!! As for the STANDARDS...They are magical!!!! All in all, This is a great cd of GREAT performances!

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This Is Stansfield's Moment to Shine and She Works It!
Trevor Horn + Lisa = STATE OF THE ART SOUL
Beautiful and Soulful
Good...
AWESOME!!!!!

The Moment
Lisa Stansfield
Manufacturer: Ztt UK
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ASIN: B0002VBY20
Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

Easier
Treat Me Like a Woman
When Love Breaks Down
Say It to Me Now
He Touches Me
Lay Your Hands on Me
Moment
If I Hadn't Gotten You
Take My Heart
Love Without a Name
Takes a Woman to Know

Album Description

2004 album from the UK soul star includes the first single 'Treat Me Like A Woman' & a cover of the Prefab Sprout classic 'When Love Breaks Down' (including a new third verse written by Paddy McAloon). ZTT.

Album Details

Lisa Stansfield is a Worldwide Icon, Having Sold in Excess of 14 Million Records and the Winner of Numerous Awards, Including the Highest Accolades from the UK and Us Recording Industries. Her Ztt Debut is a Sophisticated Adult-oriented Pop Album, Lovingly Shaped by Master Producer Trevor Horn. The Eleven Tracks Include the Lead Single "Treat Me Like a Woman" and a Cover of the Prefab Sprout Classic "When Love Breaks Down", Including a New Third Verse Specially Written by Paddy Mcaloon. "The Moment" features Trademark Stansfield Ballads, Including the Opener "Easier" and the Gorgeous "Say it to Me Now", Along with the Very Contemporary Sounding Single and the Hook Driven Title Track.

Customer Reviews:

This Is Stansfield's Moment to Shine and She Works It!.......2006-03-17

The last production I bought by Lisa Stansfield was "Face Up" which I felt was a mixed bag of catchy funk and soul numbers with an equal amount of lackluster vocals and melodies. "Face Up" was mediocre compared to "Real Love" or her third album-I can't recall the title-it may have been simply "Lisa Stansfield." (also LOVED the remix cd with that awesome Hex Hector version of "I'm Leavin'")

On the Trevor Horn production of "The Moment," our sistah Lisa is back and better than ever!! No, the disco influences and funk may be missing a bit but the touching ballads and pop magic that exist in these 11 songs make up for lost time. Unlike other albums and singles that Horn has produced for artists like Seal, the ABC Band and Cher, (to name but a few)Stansfield's powerfully pure vocals get put up front where they belong, avoiding the "Horn-like" echo and oveamplified sound of his usual style.

STANDOUTS-
Treat Me Like a A Woman (cool and dramatic-Lisa works it!)
When Love Breaks Down (my second favorite song on the cd)
Say It to Me Now (power ballad with sincere drama and heart)
The Moment (another touching slow number)
If I Hadn't Got You (My favorite song on the cd)
Love Without a Name (true and honest as our all the songs here)
Takes a Woman to Know (if this isn't a funky song I don't know what is!)

Buy it-you won't be sorry you did!

Trevor Horn + Lisa = STATE OF THE ART SOUL.......2006-02-18

WHY didn't this amazing album by Lisa get a US domestic CD release from Arista, the same American label that recently issued her greatest hits CD? Rather than re-hash, remix, and re-hash OLD material, why not "treat her like a woman" as Lisa croons and allow her to release some fine NEW material in the States?! Simple fact: She can't get played on US radio or MTV or VH1...too bad for us...as this is a great collection of songs, sung marvelously by our Lisa, especially solid songwriting from cohorts like RICHARD DARBYSHIRE (who also has a great voice American audiences have overlooked), including the should-have-been-smash IF I HADN'T GOT YOU - if you released this track with some remixes for the clubs or just the LP mix, this deserves to be a hit - one of the BEST songs Lisa has ever done - gives me goosebumps, what vocal phrasing! Lisa looks classic and sexy and very sophisticated on the sleeve, too. Hats off to TREVOR HORN and ZZT for giving Lisa another shot! Sure it's not early 90s club music, it's Lisa updated for...er...um...2004.

Beautiful and Soulful.......2005-08-07

I was surprised and excited when I saw on here a post for a new album by the one and only Ms. Stansfield, and I was not disappointed, she really flows beautifully on this cd, while it is different from her earlier work, she still has the voice to pull it off, and I like that she isn't afraid to try different things, and I wish they would release this cd domestically as well. Some of the tracks that stood out the most are:

Say It To Me Now
Easier
Treat Me Like A Woman
The Moment

I look forward to her next project, may she keep reinventing, I will never get bored.

Good..........2005-05-14

But not as good as her previous work - if you are expecting her trademark R&B sound. It's not on this album. Nothing wrong with that, but I really wish she would have put a bit more "funk" in the album. We all have different tastes, and straight up pop bores me - unfortuantely much of this CD bores me.

Having said that, Lisa's voice is incredibly good and as beautiful as ever. The songs are professionally crafted pop. The whole thing is well done. It's just the song/style selection that leaves me a bit disappointed. But hey, it's still better than pretty much any new music on the radio right now. Lisa is a stellar talent, even singing weak pop material.

It's really best if you go into this album pretending that you've never heard any of Lisa's prior CD's. If you think of it like that, it's really a very good effort.

AWESOME!!!!!.......2005-02-06

THANKS LISA FOR THIS AWESOME GIFT!!!! THIS C.D. IS AMAZING!!! AWESOME SOUL AND HIP/HOP!!!! LISA REALLY OUTDID HERSELF!!!!

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