Vogue [CD-single]

1. Vogue

2. Keep It Together

Vogue,Madonna,Sire / London/Rhino,5"CD Singles,Adult Contemporary,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Dance-Pop,Pop,Pop/Rock,United States of America

Average customer rating: Music lover answering the Beatles Indispensable! Beautiful French pop music French pop singer of the sixties and seventies

The Vogue Years Françoise Hardy Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Rock | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Les Chansons D'amour La Question Greatest Recordings Poupée de Son Comment Te Dire Adieu ASIN: B000056Q81 Release Date: 2001-01-19

Tracks:

1. Tous Les Garcons Et Les Filles
2. J'suis D'accord
3. Le Temps De L'amour
4. Ton Meilleur Ami
5. La Fille Avec Toi
6. L'amour S'en Va
7. Je Pense A Lui
8. Qui Aime T'il Vraiment
9. Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour
10. Va Pas Prendre Un Tambour
11. J'aurais Voulu
12. Le Sais-tu?
13. L'amour Ne Dure Pas Toujours
14. Pourtant Tu M'aimes
15. On Se Quitte Toujours
16. Tout Me Ramene A Toi
17. Apprends-le Moi
18. C'est Le Passe
19. Je N'attends Plus Personne
20. Pas Gentille
21. Et Meme
22. Je Veux Qu'il Revienne
23. Mon Amie La Rose
24. La Nuit Est Sur La Ville
25. Nous Etions Amies

Tracks:

1. Dans Le Monde Entier
2. Dis Lui Non
3. Le Temps De Souvenirs
4. J'ai Bien Du Chagrin
5. Bout De Lune
6. L'amitie
7. Ce Petit Coeur
8. Non Ce N'est Pas Un Reve
9. Tout Ce Qu'on Dit
10. Il Se Fait Tard
11. Tu Peux Bien
12. Je T'aime
13. Quel Mal Y A-t-il A Ca?
14. La Maison O J'ai Grandi
15. Rendez-vouz D'automne
16. Comme
17. Je Changerais D'avis
18. Peut Etre Que Je T'aime
19. Si C'est Ca
20. Je Serai La Pour Toi
21. Qu'ils Sont Heureux
22. Tu Es Un Peu A Moi
23. Voila
24. Les Petits Garcons
25. Qui Peut Dire?

Album Details

Super anthology of the famed French singer, digitally remastered. 50 classic tracks. Incredible packaging including rare original artwork from her Vogue E.P.'s. Compiled and annotated by St. Etienne's Bob Stanley.

Customer Reviews:

Music lover.......2007-01-09

Had her music in phonograph format collection. Compare audio quality from CD and my record player showed very similiar which indicated high quality reproduction. Recomment to anyone whose interest in it.

answering the Beatles.......2006-04-23

Back in the Sixties, Francoise Hardy (born in 1944) was France's answer to the wave of new stunning British popmusic.

Though her career lasted for many years afterwards, Francoise Hardy mainly lives on by this image. In particular outside France. The image also links us with the essence of Francoise's music: with her adequate voice she definitely captures the right mood.

It's all on this fine double-CD. Have yourself carried back to the exciting Sixties - Francoise Hardy still sounds as fresh as she did then.

Indispensable!.......2005-09-25

This double CD collection covers Francoise Hardy's recording period with Vogue Records 1962-1967. Hardy was only 18 years old when she recorded the songs for her first album in 1962; so it was very unusual that she was allowed to record so much of her own material; great thing she was, because she was ( still is ) a very accomplished songwriter. In fact most of her biggest were written or co-written by Hardy herself.

The song selections concentrate on her first 5 albums ( 1962-66 ) and contemporary singles and EP tracks. Her 6th much-acclaimed Vogue album "Ma Jeunesse Fout le Camp" is only represented by "Qui Peut Dire" and "Voila". Most surprisingly that her last Vogue original album ( in Frech language ) "Comment te Dire Adieu" is not represented at all.

Never the less, this is a great compilation featuring the vast majority of her best songs of the period - obviously some great songs had to be left out; simply because lack of space. I can't help mentioning just a few songs that are missing ( seek them out elsewhere!) . The 1964 EP-track "Jaloux" is one of my favourites, which I have not yet been able to find on a CD. The album tracks "Avant de tén Aller" and "Je Pensais" would have been great additions as well.

These early recordings from Hardy which founded her reputation as the greatest French international pop-star of the 1960's have stood the test of time, and sound remarkably appealing after all these years; where the output by many of her contemporary colleagues like Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Connie Francis or even Marianne Faithful ( her sixties recordings!) often sound pretty dated.

If you are not familiar with the early years of Francoise Hardy's career this collection would be the ideal place to start getting to know her. Outstanding songs like "Le Premier Bonheur du Jour", "Le Maison Ou Jaí Grandi", "Ce Petit Coeur" or "Rendezvous Automne" are more than likely to hit you - actually most of these songs are!

The 16 pages booklet features some nice pictures and a short biography, but only sparse information about the songs themselves; where they were first released etc. Personally I would have loved to have a little more information about the recordings, circumstances around them etc.

Still, until the 4 CD box featuring her complete Vogue recordings is available again, this CD is indispensable!

Beautiful French pop music.......2004-02-28

What can I say about this album. It's stunning, it's elegant and it's really a joy to listen to ( you probably thought for a minute there I was talking about her and not her music!)!

You have a fascinating little biography from Bob Stanley on her who speaks of her as a fan of her music and well what more can I say really. You need to hear this album and I mean that

Oh I should mention one thing is that I'm glad that these songs are all sung in French. It gives the songs a dimension of sensuality which I don't find in many English/American singers

French pop singer of the sixties and seventies.......2004-01-17

Some say that Francoise recorded her best music after she left Vogue in 1967, but this compilation covering her early music from 1962 to 1967 is of a consistently high quality with presentation to match. Regardless of the quality of her later music, the music here is what she is best remembered for. Francoise wrote most of her own material. Her voice had a limited range but Francoise knew that and wrote her songs accordingly and any lack of range was compensated by quality. She recorded English versions of some of her songs but none of those are included here. All fifty songs here are in French. Because I don't know any French, I don't understand the words but when music is this good, it's worth hearing anyway.

Francoise was clearly influenced by many different styles. Folk-pop is perhaps the main style but you will also hear elements of rock'n'roll, R+B and country here and there, as well as the influences of her own French heritage. The set opens with her debut hit, Tous les garcons et les filles, which sold over two million copes in France. In those days, France did not bother much with singles or albums - records were four-track EP's. Subsequent EP's all did well without matching the success of her debut. In 1964, Francoise moved to London and was rewarded with a UK top twenty hit - All over the world - here in its French version as Danse le monde entire, which opens the second CD. The Seekers also recorded the song and I wonder how big a hit it would have been if their version had been released as a single instead of Francoise's.

In the sixties, Francoise spent some time socializing with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. While her music is not as important as theirs, it has a certain Gallic charm all of its own.

Average customer rating: Songbirds! Maybe, maybe not EV 4 Life EN VOGUE 4 LIFE!! A Set of Great Singers!!!!!!!!

The Very Best of En Vogue En Vogue Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best of SWV Now & Forever/ The Hits Funky Divas Michel'le Born to Sing ASIN: B00005MLTN Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

1. Hold On
2. Free Your Mind
3. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
4. Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Give It Up, Turn It Loose
6. Whatta Man
7. Lies
8. Whatever
9. Love Don't Love You
10. You Don't Have To Worry
11. Waitin' On You
12. Runaway Love
13. Giving Him Something He Can Feel
14. Don't Go
15. Let It Flow
16. Hold On (Hip Hop Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Songbirds!.......2007-01-09

What else to say about this group. With great songs and the vocals to match, this is simply a great compilation of hits!

Maybe, maybe not.......2006-11-11

Hey, if you are feenin' for the sounds of your favorite Divas without having to buy all their albums, this is definitely for you. If you are looking for a great quality production, you may want to look elsewhere. This CD kind of sounds like an audio tape, so if you've been spoiled by the latest technology and cannot stand old stuff, it's probably better to buy the original CD's.

EV 4 Life.......2006-02-25

If I hear one more person say that somebody like TLC is the best girl group ever, I will hurl. They may have been the best-selling convection of recent time, but let's be real the quality of their music leaves alot to be desired. I like several of their songs, but EnVoge paved the way for TLC, DESTINY'S CHILD, SPICE GIRLS, SWV, and the PUSSYCAT DOLLS (YUCK!) The classiest funkiest group of ladies since the Labelles and Supremes! I like almost every song, but listen and let the CD just play. So it gets 5 stars. Its too bad EV didn't come out right now, they'd be the hottest thing in music industry. Sadly, the chemicals have to be 'just right' to continue torrid success in black music. The Industry is fical about who and what they decide to promote fairly in R & B. Toni Braxton was as big as Celine Dion, now she can't even get on VH1. If you like soulful fun-loving romantic sassy R & B, you will love this album. The songs they chose are choice for old fans and new ones unfamilar with the ladies of EnVogue. Unfortunately once Dawn left, the group was never the same. She needed her sisters and they definitely needed her. Their last big hit was right before she left. Like with many group dynamics money becomes an issue for one or all of them. Dawn said she had no money, split a small lottery fortune 4 ways+ production ect. you won't have any money. But that doesn't diminish their great accomplishments and great records, this is one of them. My favorites are "Whata Man, Lies, Part of Me, Giving him something he can feel, Never Gonna Git it) but theres too many to name. The only group I can even compare them to I guess is Destiny's Child, as far as quality of the time. EV was considered hip, sexy, and all had good voices. These record company execs need to take a look how to put together and promote quality artists.

EN VOGUE 4 LIFE!!.......2004-09-23

No matter what these ladies do later on in their careers, they will always be the FUNKY DIVAS OF SOUL!! This second "Best Of" offering is a little more comprehensive as the first only scratched the surface of their work. Included here are two of the four hits from BORN TO SING ("Don't Go" & "You Don't Have To Worry") which were omitted from the first "Greatest Hits" LP. Although I would have preferred "Just Can't Stay Away", "Too Gone, Too Long" and "Damn, I Wanna Be Your Lover" over "so-so" tracks like "Waitin' On You", "Love Don't Love You" and the "Hold On" Remix, I was still quite pleased with this offering. Hopefully one day other fan favorites like "Riddle", "Sad But True" and "Love Won't Take Me Out" (from MASTERPIECE THEATRE) will make the cut on future compilations. At any rate, anything with the "En Vogue" name attached is always worth a listen.

LOVE, PEACE & SOUL FLOWER! PASS IT ON!!

A Set of Great Singers!!!!!!!!.......2004-09-02

First, of all I love this group. This was one of the best Black Female group of the 90's. These women could sing very well and they were beautiful I have the best of Envogue it is a great cd.
But, this cd has a lot more Envogue songs to offer. If you liked Envogue during the 90's then you would definitely love this cd. I wish the original members would get back together and do another album .

Average customer rating:

Vogue Presents Karl Lagerfeld: My Favorite Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Defend Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Minimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Baroque Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music from the Fashion Week: Special Edition, Vol. 2 The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris Hotel Costes, Vol. 9 In Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine The Karl Lagerfeld Diet ASIN: B000IZJ1MK Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Devendra Banhart : I Feel Just Like A Child
2. The Boy Least Likely to : Be Gentle with me
3. Minotaur Shock : Vigo Bay
4. Lindstom and prinz thomas : Mighty Girl
5. Mayer / Aguayo : Slow
6. LCD Soundsystem : Too much love
7. Super Furry Animals : The proper Ornaments
8. The Pipettes : Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me
9. Black Mountain : No Satisfaction
10. Smokers die Younger : Yer Actual
11. Electrelane : Eight Steps
12. Xavier Cugat : Perfidia
13. Planningtorock : I Wanna Bite Ya
14. The Fiery Furnaces : I `m In No Mood
15. A Hawk And A Hacksaw : Romceasca

Tracks:

1. Igor Stravinsky : Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra (Presto) The Fall : Blindness The Bell Orchestre : Recording A Tape (Typewriter Duet)
2. Siouxsie And The Banshees : Spellbound
3. Matmos : Solo Buttons For Joe Meek
4. Caribou : Lord Leopard
5. Goldfrapp : Slide in (DFA remix)
6. Joakim : I wish you were gone
7. Stereolab : I Was A Sunny Rainphase
8. Kreidler : Cervantes

Average customer rating: En Vogue - Funky Divas Another girl group doomed 2 split, but oh how they sang! Funky Divas Indeed! a throwback to another time.......their strongest album.... great talents

Funky Divas En Vogue Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Born to Sing EV3 Masterpiece Theatre The Best of En Vogue It's About Time ASIN: B000002JP6 Release Date: 1992-03-24

Tracks:

1. This Is Your Life
2. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
3. Hip Hop Lover
4. Free Your Mind
5. Desire
6. Giving Him Something He Can Feel
7. It Ain't Over Till The Fat Lady Sings
8. Give It Up, Turn It Loose
9. Yesterday
10. Hooked On Your Love
11. Love Don't Love You
12. What Is Love
13. Thanks/Prayer

Product Description

Excellent condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List! :D

Amazon.com

Like the Supremes, En Vogue were the perfect mixture of fabrication and fabulousness. On their blockbuster second CD, the four women set the standards for female black pop. Blessed with killer vocals and a sizzling set of songs that married funk, rock, and slinky soul, Funky Divas remains the career highlight of a "girl group" that transcends the label. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

En Vogue - Funky Divas.......2007-04-09

So I was inspired to buy this the other day because lately, I've just been craving some good ol' 90's R&B music, you know? I really wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do. Some songs go on a little too long and there were one or two songs I just didn't care for, like "Hip Hop Lover." But the rest is great and I really enjoyed it. These are some talented women and they can truly harmonize! Unlike another reviewer, I actually enjoyed the spoken word sections and I think they add a lot of personality to the disc. I especially love the little dictionary bit at the end of "What Is Love." I highly recommend this.

Another girl group doomed 2 split, but oh how they sang!.......2006-04-20

Of all the girl groups to blossom in the 1990s, this one by far and away was the best at singing (yup, TLC and Destiny's Child might've been more popular but neither group could touch En Vogue voice for voice among group members).

That being said, En Vogue really should get credit for, much like Salt-N-Pepa and Mary J. Blige, blending elements of hip hop, girl power and overwhelming sassy-sexy-soulful femininity into urban music where it hadn't been before.

If Mary bridged hip hop to R&B, En Vogue pretty much did the same to that 1950s doo-wop style that was masterfully resurrected and appreciated circa 1991.

"(My Lovin')You're Never Gonna Get It," "Free Your Mind" and the remake of "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" are all classic En Vogue flava.

I guess groups -- and girl groups in particular -- are doomed to split up when they go on tour and have to hear fans critique everything about them (who's the prettiest? who's the best singer? blah, blah, blah).

But unlike so many imitators to come along and try to pimp the En Vogue hip hop/R&B sound, En Vogue really was the real deal.

TLC, Destiny's Child and the Supremes are probably the super groups of the 20th Century, but En Vogue blazed a trail that laid the groundwork for two of the aforementioned to follow.

Recommended LP.

Funky Divas Indeed!.......2006-03-05

Back in the early 90's En Vogue was a quartet that consisted Black California Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, Dawn Robinson, and Terry Ellis, and just like many other early 90's groups they blended Hip Hop & R&B and En Vogue did it with great results. They were one of the most succesful girl groups since Supreemes, but apart from the 60's group En Vogue didn't have 1 leadsinger but 4. The 1990 Debut album was a decent success, and it gave them 2 hits "Hold On" that hit #2 on the Billboard charts and "Lies", but "Funky Divas" from 1992 was clearly the album of their life and the hit singles were only getting more and richer. Funky Divas delivers a great blend of diversity (Soul, Pop, Hip Hop, Dance and Rock), intellegent pop lyrics and hit singles, it also completely filler free. Infact it gave them 5 hits.

Funky Divas starts with a funky number called "This Is Your Love", although it got a long annoying interlude it's a very catchy song that mixes, soul, funk and pop. The lyrics say "This is your life, You Got To Live it Your Own Way", second song is the well known "My Lovin',(You're Never Gonna Get It)" a catchy girl power pop-soul song that I bet most people have heard. "Hip Hop Lover" combines what this early 90's Soul era was famous for, R&B and Hip Hop, it also feautures a guest rap. The rocky "Free Your Kind", is a song about prejudices and differences in the society, it came after the Los Angeles Riots and the lyrics couldn't make more sense "Free Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow, be Colorblind, don't be so Shallow". "Desire" is a fabolous slow paced exotic song that feautures horns, and gives a passionate and laid back feeling. "Give Him Something He Needs" a cover of a Curtis Mayfield song, the girls version is cool and jazzy.

"It Ain't over Till the Fat Lady Sings" another Hip Hop Sounding song, but they sound more like Salt N Pepa then a soul group on this song. "Give It Up, Turn It Loose" is great and resembles "My Lovin" alot. "Yesterday" is a cover of the well known Beatles song, (probably the most covered song in history!), This version is completely diffrent though, it doesn't sound like the same song, they make it their own with this soulish version for sure. "Hooked On Your Love" is incredibly catchy musically with it's horns, the song itself is a laid back sexy soul number also a Mayfield interpretation. "Love Don't Love You" another uptempo soul/pop song and "What Is Love" sounds like a mixure of Soul and Dance, ready for the clubs.

Overall, A fantastic album that I'll give 5 starts for it's catchyness and 5 for it's diversity and mixure of genres. This is truly a unique but a little overlooked album from the early 90's when Soul sounded fresh and full of new ideas. Credits to En Vogue and producers Foster/Mc Elroy cause this album got it all.

a throwback to another time.......their strongest album...........2005-10-18

What set En Vogue apart from the numerous other "girl groups" of the 1990s, was their ability to blend, with their outstanding vocal abilities and songs that sound like they came straight of MoTown circa 1960. This album is a stellar example of their ability to make us feel like we were truly listening to the best of "old school."

The most outstanding songs worth mentioning include:
Track #6 "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"
This is one of the slow, sexy tracks that they sing so well. This is actually an old r&b song that was featured in the cult film, SPARKLE, about an all girls group (similar to Diana Ross and the Supremes).
Track #8 "Give It Up, Turn It Lose"
This is more upbeat, and greatly utilizes their wonderful vocals and expression in a song about getting over a man who is no good.

This is timeless music that stands the test of time, more than ten years later. I don't think they have another album that quite measured up to this one.......

great talents.......2005-06-11

these ladies are great talents, though all the songs are not representative of that. Free Your Mind, Never Gonna Get It, Desire, Hip Hop Love are the best jams on this CD but I don't really care for the rest though the vocals are superb. The sounds in the music are beginning to show their age and this album was a period piece, but it sure does bring back memories of enjoying the raw vocal talent and killer grooves and sassiness of en vogue being en vogue. I truly believe that salt n pepa started the girl group hip hop trend, but en vogue started the girl group r&b trend in the 90's(since the supremes) and since then, many r&b and/or hip hop flavoured girl groups with amazing voices followed in the 1990's such as TLC, SWV, Jade, Xscape, Zhane, 702, Total, it's like every music label had an r&b girl group and they were all competing, but en vogue paved the way for it and for that they will be treasured as modern-day supremes. I can't wait to hear their comeback album in 2006 with the original members, it'll be great. I also recommend the best of en vogue and masterpiece theatre, which samples hooks from classical music over r&b melodies.

Average customer rating: The Best of En Vogue Still waiting for a GOOD EV Greatest Hits disc. Where is Theme From Roc? Beauty, Class, Style, and Grace!!!! The best girl group ever!

The Best of En Vogue En Vogue Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Funky Divas Born to Sing Very Necessary EV3 Masterpiece Theatre ASIN: B00000J860 Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

1. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
2. Hold On
3. Whatta Man
4. Free Your Mind
5. Don' t Let Go (Love)
6. Giving Him Something He Can Feel
7. No Fool No More
8. Whatever
9. Lies
10. Give It Up, Turn It Loose
11. Runaway Love
12. Too Gone, Too Long
13. Let It Flow
14. Love Don't Love You
15. Bonus Track 1
16. Bonus Track 2

Amazon.com

Assembled by producers and kneecapped by the departure of their most distinctive singer, Dawn Robinson, En Vogue remains the definitive diva-soul harmony group of the '90s, less on the strength of their meringuey harmonies than on their extraordinary material. This collection, cannily sequenced to hide later, lesser tracks between the hits, skims the cream from their three albums and EP, throws in 1998's "No Fool No More" single, and generally opts for album versions rather than EV's spiffy single remixes. It reveals an act that went from pleasant Soul II Soul-ish fluff to real soul power when it dedicated itself to updating R&B and funk traditions: quoting Funkadelic (and later paraphrasing their "Knee Deep" as "Let It Flow"), harmonizing over a stuttering James Brown riff, and getting their slow jams by way of '60s deep-soul ballads. --Douglas Wolk

Customer Reviews:

The Best of En Vogue.......2007-01-09

Cannot give this CD a good review because it was so scatched it repeated the same song. The seller did refund my money, which I did not request but did get an email about "you got your order, what else can I do for your?" Thanks, Mary A. Mooney

Still waiting for a GOOD EV Greatest Hits disc........2006-12-23

I suppose if you must, this is the best of your available choices in terms of hard-to-find material. There's four songs not available on any proper EV album; it contains soundtrack single No Fool No More, the radio version of Love Don't Love You (with a much better beat), plus two hidden bonus tracks: the radio remix of Let It Flow (previously unreleased in the US), and a completely new extended remix of Hold On (which is NOT the same as the remix on the Very Best of En Vogue--it's updated, more house-like).
Everything else can be found on their albums, and unfortunately the single versions were often preferrable--EVERY song here once had a different radio mix. There has NEVER been an En Vogue compilation with all the single versions, and it's irritating. I keep hoping they'll release one eventually.
So you could buy this and get mostly album tracks that aren't necessarily what you remember off the radio; or you could buy their full-length albums and explore their other good "filler" tracks, like Yesterday, Hooked On Your Love, The Right Direction, and Fallin' In Love.
This set also lacks You Don't Have To Worry (one of the surprisingly few top 40 pop hits they had, I don't know why it's not here), Don't Go (a fairly major R&B-only hit), and Riddle (from the subsequent Masterpiece Theater album).

The ONLY advantage "The Very Best Of..." has over this is that the Very Best Of has liner notes with a fairly thorough group bio, chart positions, promo photos, and album references. This comp has pretty much nothing of interest in the liner notes. I don't honestly know who reads these besides me, though.

So, yeah. The Best of En Vogue is adequate, but not great, and the other compilations honestly aren't any better.

For the record, the single versions were as follows:
1) My Lovin': less one chorus and half the annoying "you bet!" bridge, although the heavily sampled Hyperadio remix was also popular
2) Hold On: additional instrumental bridge, different fade, sometimes without the a capella intro (for better or for worse)
3) Whatta Man: snappier remix, additional/CLEARER adlibs by En Vogue, earlier fade
4) Free Your Mind: chopped two choruses, and it honestly needs the edit. There were various R&B-oriented radio remixes, too.
5) Don't Let Go: shorter intro and fade, chopped some adlibs
6) No Fool No More: slightly more poppy remix
7) Whatever: minimal edit to intro
8) Giving Him Something He Can Feel: edits to the intro and spoken bridge
9) Lies: completely overhauled music, more danceable beat
10) Give It Up Turn It Loose: they got rid of that ANNOYING spoken intro
11) Runaway Love: earlier fade
12) Too Gone Too Long: earlier fade
If they could just put out a comp with the radio versions of 1-5, and 8-10, it'd be so much more worthwhile.

Where is Theme From Roc?.......2006-06-27

In my eye, this CD is NOT complete because the theme to 'Roc'...'Live Your Life Today' is not on here, or anywhere. Actually, watching reruns of Roc reminded me that their 2nd theme song is beautiful, and they should have promoted that song. Sad...

But, I love those funky divas!

Beauty, Class, Style, and Grace!!!!.......2004-02-18

This was a dynamic girl group these women posessed beauty, class, style, and grace and they all could sing every last four of these woman sing well they all can sing unlike other groups where you have one good singer these women are educated, beautiful, talented they all have beautiful voices, they all posess class they all can sing and dance and they all posess style by the way that they dress so therefore what else can you say about these women but I wish that they would have stuck together because they were good so therefore whenever I need a taste of Envogue I listen to this cd and the other cds that I have by them but this is one of my favorite Envogue cds it contains some of my favorites: Don't let go love, Hold on, Lies, Free Your Mind, Give it up turn it loose, and many others I love this album these women should reunite and get back together and do some more good music together I really do enjoy this cd and reccommend anyone who likes Envogue to purchase this cd!!!!

The best girl group ever!.......2003-12-21

En Vogue has to be the best girl group ever! They paved the way for many other new girlgroups like Brownstone, Xscape, Vybe, Pure Soul, Destiny's Child and SWV. This "Best Of" collection is a must have! I've been a long time EV fan and this CD gets listened to very often. Every popular hit of their's is on this compilation. I only wish a few other songs were included as well, like: "You Don't Have To Worry," "Part Of Me," "Silent Night," and "Hooked On Your Love." Those are also great songs that could've been included in this set, but nonetheless it's still a Great collection of their biggest hits. The highlights are: "Hold On," "Don't Let Go," "Lies," "Whatta Man," "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," and "Free Your Mind." This CD is very enjoyable and the kind of music you'll never get bored of. If you don't already own any of their albums, then grab this one today!

Average customer rating: Wonderful first album! I still love it today! Great Debut Album En Vogue WERE Born To Sing! Where it all began.....pretty good!! Born To Rule!!!!

Born to Sing En Vogue Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Funky Divas EV3 Michel'le Masterpiece Theatre The Best of En Vogue ASIN: B000002IPC Release Date: 1990-03-21

Tracks:

1. Party
2. Strange
3. Lies
4. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
5. Hold On
6. Part Of Me
7. You Don't Have To Worry
8. Time Goes On
9. Just Can't Stay Away
10. Don't Go
11. Luv Lines
12. Waitin' On You

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful first album! I still love it today! .......2006-03-17

En Vogue's first album just exploded onto the scene in 1990. I thought that they made a wonderful first album that is full of strong singing from the California-based R&B quartet. I've since lost the cassette, but I'd definitely get the CD version of this album. There's more emphasis on R&B, but the shades of hip-hop beats are sprinkled within songs like Hold On (still a classic) and You Don't Have To Worry. I still love the ballad Don't Go and a surprise is the wonderful remake of Natalie Cole's Just Can't Stay Away. They helped inspire many R&B girl groups that came out in the 90s and they had class too in this album and their performances. Please get this album soon!

Great Debut Album.......2005-05-07

I enjoy the album still to this day. All the songs are good, but I listen a couple of songs more than others such as Hold On, You don't have to worry, Don't Go. This is a great album, which I don't planning on selling or trading anytime soon.

En Vogue WERE Born To Sing!.......2005-04-03

I never noticed En Vogue much growing up. I guess I was more invovled with the hip-hop/soul quirkiness of TLC to really notice this sassy quartet. Sure I had heard of their mind blowing "Free Your Mind" and harmonizing funk of "Never Gonna Get My Love" from their highly acclaimed 1992 release "Funky Divas" but I never really delved into their music untill now. I brought "Born To Sing" at my local used music store and I was amazed at how fresh this album sounds even though this album is fifteen years old!
En Vogue has a style that is sexy, brash and classy, not to mention their stellar vocal stylings which all four women mesh well together and never sound boring or competing. The women of En Vogue (Dawn, Cindy, Terri and Maxine) take turns sharing the spotlight on their 1990 debut and they all can hold their own.
With a little help from Club Noveau (spell?-they brought you the remake of the Bill Withers classic "Lean On Me" and were once called the Timex Social Club which had a hit called "Rumors") members Thomas McElroy and Denzil Foster, En Vogue captures the esscense of early 90's New Jack with their debut.
The hits were the street funky "Hold On" which features a nice little intro of the Jackson 5's "Who's Loving You" but seems out of place with the song itself. "Lies" was next with it's hip-hop New Jack piano and a female rapper named Debbie T. Then the harmonious "You Don't Have To Worry" and the drum machine drenched "Don't Go" summed up the biggest hits off the album and also the best songs off the album. The other tracks hold up well against the hits, such as the quirky and sharp "Strange" and the small interlude of the Andrews Sisters classic "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" which had a hip-hop flair to it and that I wished was longer. "Luv Lines" is another notable which features some great keyboard work and showcases some demanding singing from Dawn. And the bonus track "Waitin' On You" features some sultry vocals from Cindy and a wonderful sax by late great sax player Grover Washington Jr. and the glorious remake of "Just Can't Stay Away" holds well with the original. Still there are some duds like the eerie "Part Of Me" which isn't great at times and it can be sleep enducing but still En Vogue take turns at singing lead on this one and I give them props for that. Also "Time Goes On" is verry annoying after a couple of listens especially with the repetative "Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock" it practically drove me insane at first listen!
With some funny interludes ("Party" features the girls at a party being approached by some stupid guys, it's verry funny and it reminds me of some of the guys that approach me at parties-you do want to say "NOOO!"), harmonous vocals, toe-tapping music and a sense of style and class from these ladies you will fully enjoy "Born To Sing" if you buy it. I'm now planning on purchasing "Funky Divas" and more En Vogue albums (though sadly Dawn left and the group it was never the same). A very good solid debut that makes you want to stand up and applaud!

StarSprinkles Top 5
1. Lies
2. Don't Go
3. You Don' Have To Worry
4. Luv Lines
5. Waitin' On You (tie w/Hold On)

Where it all began.....pretty good!!.......2004-12-14

Cindy has the airy voice. Dawn, the soul. Terry, the power. Maxine, the sexiness. Combined, they were one of the most well-known girl goups known to man: En Vogue.

En Vogue was spawned by a couple of memebers from Culture Club, Denny Foster and Thomas McElroy. Who would've known what a group EV would turn out to be? En Vogue is the group that most artists then and now modeled themselves after and list as inspirations.

You can't go wrong with soulful voices that all fit the bill of being a true soloist. The voices blended together create harmony that is almost unheard of these days. Even in the faster songs you hear the harmony that we all loved. "Hold On" is the most recognized song that shot EV to super-stardom. It starts with a lovely and well-known acappella version of "Who's Lovin' You" from Jackson 5. Terry leads and the girls back her up well, and then Cindy throws down on the rest of the leads. Cindy also leads on the classic "You Don't Have To Worry", another hit for the girls. All of the girls share leads on the tight New Jack Swing song "Lies", which also has a cameo from a relatively unknown Debbie T (those of you with ears to the underground know her, mainstream America doesn't). The song flows effervescently. Also worth mentioning is the song "Luv Lines", in which Dawn belts out with the soul we all love.

If anything, a girl group must come hard with ballads or they will fall into obscurity; never the case with En Vogue. With such lovely-blended voices, how can you go wrong with ballads? Check out "Part of Me", my favorite song on the album. Each girls sings a lead and then harmonizes well, and the harmony soars throughout the song. This song isn't really a ballad as much as it is a socially themed song, but the girls reall shine on it. Definitely check out the song "Don't Go", in which Terry really shows off her vocal versatility. The girls throw down with this old-school type song. Speaking of old school, "Just Can't Stay Away" is one of the best remakes I have heard in a while. The girls' voices soar over Terry's leads, and this song is just a masterpiece!

We also are treated to a couple of interludes...one, a funny one in the beginning of the album, "Party" is just too much for me! lol. Also, at the end of "Strange", you get a funny interlude with Terry and Cindy talking about people. Also, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" is an updated version of the classic Andrews Sister song...just listen to Terry say "uh uh, not that version" and you will laugh like crazy. En Vogue is definitely known for their crazy interludes.

The one song I didn't care for on here was "Time Goes On". I just couldn't get into it, because it really grated on my nerves after trying to like it.

En Vogue epitomizes harmony in every sense of the word. When you think of En Vogue, you think, "man, them girls can sing!". What a perfect title for this album. A definite R&B collector's item!!

Born To Rule!!!!.......2003-11-24

Born to Sing is an awesome cd where all the women of En Vogue show their amazing vocals. The songs Just Can't Stay Away, Part of Me, You Don't Have To Worry and Waitin On You are prime examples. On this album you'll find the amazing hits Hold On, Lies, Don't Go, and You Don't Have to Worry. With this being their first album EV showed that they are the best girl group ever!

Average customer rating: DEFINITIVAMENTE DEBES DE ADQUIRIRLO!! Madonna - Vogue Strike a pose. In my opinion Madonna's Best Dance Song Oh My God I love This Song C'OM Vogue This is Madonna's Best Single

Vogue Madonna Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Remixed Prayers Deeper & Deeper Erotica Human Nature What It Feels Like for a Girl ASIN: B000002KWV Release Date: 1990-03-21

Tracks:

1. Vogue (Single Version)
2. Vogue (12in Version)
3. Vogue (Bette Davis Dub)
4. Vogue (Strike-A-Pose Dub

Customer Reviews:

DEFINITIVAMENTE DEBES DE ADQUIRIRLO!!.......2006-08-09

VOGUE, SIN LUGAR A DUDAS ES UNA DE LAS CANCIONES DE MADONNA MAS TRANSCENDENTES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS... SEGUIRAN PASANDO LOS AÑOS Y VOGUE SEGUIRA SIENDO UN CLASICO DE ELLAS.... ESTE SENCILLO NO CONTIENE PRECISAMENTE MIXES O REMIXES DE LA CANCION, MAS BIEN SON DISTINTAS VERSIONES DE LA CANCION ORIGINAL... EL RITMO EN TODAS ES EL MISMO, COMPRALO NO TE VAS A ARREPENTIR....

Madonna - Vogue.......2005-10-01

Vogue is a classic Madonna song and i never tire of listening to it. The remixes are a bit samey but who cares when the original is that good. Go buy it now. If you're a Madonna fan you need this in your collection.

Strike a pose........2005-07-01

"Vogue", of course, is one of Madonna's greatest hits. This CD features four remixes of that song. The single version is almost the same as the album version, but 30 seconds shorter. The 12" version is a great extended eight minute version. The two dub versions aren't all that interesting. They are both seven minute versions with most of the lyrics removed.

In my opinion Madonna's Best Dance Song.......2005-01-04

Vogue is my favorite Madonna song, when it came out in May 1990 it was a new sound in the dance floors around the world, bringing back a dance style (vogueing) that was undeground so far.
The song stayed at Number 1 for 3 weeks and sold eventually almost the 6 millions singles around the world.
The Singles has 4 tracks, the Single Version that I really, the 12" version (8.19 mins), the Bette Davis dub (7.24 mins) and the Strike-a-pose Dub (7.37 mins), all mixed by the great Shep Pettibone (who will be a grear influence in her next Album Erotica).
I always tought that for the success of this song more mixes were due, 3 were too little for me, they could play more with this song to come up with more mixes of it, but anyway I lo ve the song and love the video, so 40s that you feel you are there with them dancing.

Oh My God I love This Song C'OM Vogue This is Madonna's Best Single.......2004-12-24

Oh my God, everytime I hear this song I go crazy. I remember listening to it in the early 90's and then on. This single sold 6 million copies worldwide. All the remixes are awsesome. The original version on the Immaculate Collection is probably the best. The Single version is very similar to the Immaculate version but it starts with a different sound. The 12" Version is similar to the single version after about a minute and a half. She repeats Vogue several times and then the music sounds just get great. The Bette Davis Dub has the same beginning sound as the on the TIC and during this you hear fingers snapping which is well blended in. This is more of an extended version of this brilliant song with the same sounds. This song went to number one. "Strike a pose" is my favorite line. The Strike A Pose Dub is great. It is also an extended version of Vogue. When she says "attitude" a quite a few times I just about died. The words are just so powerful. I also like how "pose face" in blended in the song its's superb. The video is absolutely amazing. It has all her dancers from the Blonde Ambition Tour performing and it was all filmed in black and white. This song is stunning on the Girlie Show, Reinvention Tour, and The Blonde Ambition Tour. This is my favorite maxi single of all time. All the remixes are truley amazing. It tells us basically to dance and Vogue and she says "you can do it"!!. My favorite lines are when she mentions legendary famous woman towards the end.I have the whole song memorized. Love you Madonna!!!

Average customer rating: Buy it, you won't be sorry Pretty Awesome Some okay scene-music i ended up really likeing. Absolutley Amazing One or Five?

In Vogue Gorgeous Drop Dead Manufacturer: Rise Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord Be Mine, Valentine Dying Is Your Latest Fashion There's No Sympathy for the Dead The City Sleeps in Flames ASIN: B000F4RHLQ Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

1. Dressed for Friend Requests
2. Girl, Are You on Your...
3. E.R.
4. Well, I Never...
5. Knife vs. Face Round 1
6. Marietta
7. Are You Happy
8. Fashion Your Seatbelts
9. In Vogue
10. Daniel, Where's the Boat?
11. Show Must Go On

Customer Reviews:

Buy it, you won't be sorry.......2007-06-27

Love this CD. You can play it all the way through, but I'd recommend fast-forwarding after the last song because there is another song hidden.

Can't really say the band is innovative but if you like hardcore/screamo/whatevercore pick this up. Keyboards are taking over the scene and you'll find a lot of bands going this route.

Pretty Awesome.......2007-03-08

I listened to only a couple of GDD's songs on the internet, and I thought they were amazing. I had to have the cd right away, so I ordered it, and haven't stop listening to it since I got it. Great screaming, and instrument parts are very well mixed. I recommend cranking up the bass to get the feel of all the raging double bass drum.

Some okay scene-music i ended up really likeing........2007-03-04

I found out about 'Drop Dead, Gorgous' from one of my friends on myspace. The song of theirs called "Daniel, wheres the boat?" was her current song at the time, and it sounded strangly interesting to me.
No one might even understand this but me, but the singer sounded to me like a little kid who was sincerly angry, and screamed like a baby crying its head off. Regardless of how comical that might sound, it didnt totally turn me off. Something about it just made me interested. Another thing that it reminded me of is that for some strange reason i kept thinking it sounded like it belonged on some anime movie soundtrack or something.

Anyways...i found out theres some decent piano playing in segments of some of the songs.
I think that what finally hooked me in a way, to want to take the risk and buy the cd. I liked how they use piano sound becouse it gives their sound a little bit of depth.

The guitar riffs have some meloncholic/tragic sound to them, in some of the songs. i could describe it as a sound that has some'dark despair',without sounding too dramatic. But its nothing complex or vastly deep. Those sounding guitar riffs are brief and repetative, but i bring it up becouse they sorta hit a chord with me, emotionally, and i didnt expect that. But that was VERY SLIGHT.

Besides being kinda impressed with that, when i heard the first song "Dressed For Friend Requests"...when the lead singer sings the lyrics....
"...We're going nowhere fast" ...
That part gave me genuine chills, it actually had a bit of a power to it that gave me an emotional response. Nothing major, but i was like "...gosh"

It wasnt bad. And one thing i liked about most of the songs is that they are short. Its easier for me to listen to this kinda music when its about 2 minutes or so, a song.

So i enjoyed this cd...and considering its their first full length album, i think they did a decent job. I liked it, for real.

A lot of bands have potential, like these kinds. But i hope perhaps they do great things in the future.

Next time ,i would like to hear more complex and deeper piano arrangments.
And more genuine dark despret emotions conveyed in the singers choruses and also the guitar work. If they can make a handfull of very memorable songs, that would be just great.

This is one of the rare times i go and get a album like this, and take a risk with my hard earned money....but i actually like this album, "In Vogue", so it was money well spent. Though its nothing life changing lol, Im real glad i bought this album.

Absolutley Amazing.......2006-07-31

Literally, there isn't much more to say about it. Although, yes, these guys are a big part of the "Fashioncore" scene that is very highlited these days, they are still amazing.
Standout Tracks (No particular order) -
3. E.R.
5. Knife Vs. Face Round 1.
6. Marietta
8. Fashion Your Seatbelts
10. Daniel, Wheres The Boat?
GOLDEN.!

One or Five?.......2006-07-17

Before reviewing this album I was stuck between one of two different possible ratings. There was five stars, and then there was one. Both ratings are feasable, and if you are looking for a solid review, every single on posted here is accurate.

Drop Dead, Gorgeous are recycled hash, and just about the most intense thing I've ever heard at the same time. Frankly, the more broadened your music base is, the more you'll enjoy this band. Although originality is always a factor at this day in age, being able to toss in a CD with some of the most rivetting (although repetative) breakdowns just feels right. I've been consistently enjoying this album for months on end, not because it speaks to me or any of that nonsense, but because it's blatantly amazing in its own way. The scream has to be one of my favourites throughout the genre (so I suppose you can disregard the "constipated baby" comment).

Each track has only a tinge of differentiation between the next, although every time you hear a breakdown in one of the tracks, you'll be able to depict the difference no matter how generic they appear to one another.

My personal favourite tracks (top 3, in order from best to worst) are as follows:

-Well, I never
-Marietta
-In Vogue

The top two can be switched depending on my mood.

All in all? If you like tons of types of music, and there comes a day when there's just nothing with enough energy that's really doing you any good, throw in "In Vogue" by Drop Dead, Gorgeous and just enjoy the bloody CD.

Average customer rating: Dreamgirls 2001 Not the real "DREAM" experience Absolutely brilliant! Amazing!!!!!! One Night Only

Dreamgirls in Concert (2001 Concert Cast) Henry Krieger , Audra McDonald , Brian Stokes Mitchell , Emily Skinner , and Darius de Haas Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music McDonald, Audra | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dreamgirls (1982 Original Broadway Cast) Dreamgirls: Music From The Motion Picture [2-CD Deluxe Edition] Dreamgirls Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B00005Y4P4 Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

1. I'm Looking for Something, Baby
2. Goin' Downtown
3. Takin' the Long Way Home
4. Move (You're Steppin on My Heart)
5. Scene: Fifty bucks says the Dreamettes don't win
6. Fake Your Way to the Top
7. Scene: It ain't working, Marty
8. Cadillac Car
9. Cadillac Car (On the Road)
10. Cadillac Car (Recording Studio)
11. Scene: I don't believe they can do that
12. Steppin' to the Bad Side
13. Scene: I'm working on a long shot
14. Party, Party
15. I Want You, Baby
16. Scene: I'm a woman now
17. Family
18. Scene: What are you doing to that girl?
19. Dreamgirls
20. Press Conference
21. Heavy
22. Walkin' Down the Strip/Scene: Las Vegas
23. It's All Over
24. And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

Tracks:

1. Opening Act II: Dreams Medley
2. Scene: Effie White is the best singer you're gonna find
3. I Am Changing
4. Vogue Sequence
5. When I First Saw You
6. Ain't No Party
7. I Meant You No Harm
8. The Rap
9. I Miss You, Old Friend
10. One Night Only
11. One Night Only (Disco Version)
12. I'm Somebody
13. Hard to Say Good-bye
14. Dreamgirls (Reprise)

Amazon.com

A Chorus Line may be better known, but Dreamgirls was a towering achievement for director Michael Bennett. Loosely based on the Supremes' story, the 1982 musical told a typical show-biz tale of fame, backbiting, and survival. As is often the case for one-night only events, the cast in this concert version (recorded in New York on September 24, 2001) is led by an eye-popping assortment of Broadway powerhouses: Lillias White (The Life), Audra McDonald (Ragtime, Marie Christine), and Heather Headley (Ragtime). McDonald reveals a previously undisclosed comic streak, while Headley confirms her status as a rising star. Reprising the role of Effie Melody White (created by Jennifer Holliday), White belts the classic "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." But the beauty of Dreamgirls is that it's so packed with catchy, Motown-influenced R&B numbers that each lead can sink her teeth into some prime material and get a turn in the spotlight. This double-CD set really makes you wish you'd been there when the show was recorded: you can hear the crowd going berserk at times, and the temptation is strong to do the same thing in the comfort of your living room. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Dreamgirls 2001.......2007-06-27

This was the worst reproduction of Dreamgirls that I ever heard. I was so disappointed the CD went into the garbage. This is one CD that I would not sell to the public because I expect so much and get so little.

Not the real "DREAM" experience.......2007-04-04

Forget about the film sountrack. Get this CD set. And it's far better than the original cast recording which goes lacking. More songs and more everything that makes a live performance just what it is. Live (compared to film where anything can be done to enhance a performance!) -- the energy, the excitement and the performances make this a rare treat for anyone wanting to share in the real DREAM experience.

Isn't a full Broadway revival long over due. But wait: I've heard rumors that a rvial may be "in the works. I certainly hope so. Maybe this time it will receive the Tony award it deserved in the first place.

Absolutely brilliant!.......2007-01-28

There is atleast 5 new songs on this album that were not in the movie! These girls kill it I mean they are just amazing singers, and this all live! This is needed for any Dreamgirls fanatic like me! You are gonna love it! Enjoy! love live laugh :)

Amazing!!!!!!.......2006-12-04

As a theatre lover, this recording is amazing. I actually prefer this recording to the OBC. Sheryl Lee Ralph is okay, but can't touch Audra's Deena. The first time I heard Ms. White's "And I Am Telling You..", goosbumps all over my body. The only weak cast member in my opinon is Heather Headly. Vocally, she just isn't there. Too much Aida, not enough Dreamgirls. But all in all, a great live recording of a great show.

One Night Only .......2006-07-19

I was lucky enough to attend this One Night Only concert performance of Dreamgirls and it was a night I will never forget!! The cast was brilliant and the cd is as good if not better than the Broadway cast recording because it is the entire show not just the songs. Bravo to everyone involved !!!

Average customer rating: Ev3 Assorted EV3 CLASSINESS AND LONELINESS Real Singing Woman

EV3 En Vogue Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Funky Divas Masterpiece Theatre Born to Sing Soul Flower Southern Gal ASIN: B000002HPR Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Whatever
2. Don't Let Go (Love)
3. Right Direction
4. Damn I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Too Gone, Too Long
6. You're All I Need
7. Let It Flow
8. Sitting By Heaven's Door
9. Love Makes You Do Thangs
10. What A Differance A Day Makes
11. Eyes Of A Child
12. Does Anybody Hear Me

Amazon.com

En Vogue's last album, 1992's Funky Divas, was one of the sexiest and most stylish R&B efforts of the '90s, but the divas just don't deliver this time out. Part of the problem may be that the quartet has been reduced to a trio with the departure of Dawn Robinson; the rest may be that longtime producers and svengalis Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy have taken a back seat to hired hands from outside, including the ubiquitous and always bland Babyface. Maybe we've seen too many other hot girl groups in the years in between, or maybe this collection of tunes is just a dud. But there's no denying that "Don't Let Go (Love)" lacks the spark of "My Love (You're Never Gonna Get It)," "Free Your Mind," and most of the other tracks on the last album-and unfortunately, it's the best this new collection has to offer. --Jim Derogatis

Album Description

U.K. edition of their new album with a bonus track NOT on the U.S. release, 'I've Got Your Gun'. 13 tracks total.

Customer Reviews:

Ev3.......2005-11-19

I remember this album when I was 10. I love this album. With this album, they have forged new musical terrain both as vocalists and songwriters. EV3 is En Vogue as we have never heard before(in 1997). This album showcases their trademark dynamic, soul-searing lead vocals and warm,ultra-tight backing harmonies. Dawn left for a solo career after doing two songs on this album. This album has been certified Platinum. This was the most forgettable album of 1997. Remember,this was 1997.

Assorted.......2005-01-25

This album get's 3 and a half stars. En Vogue's first attempt at working with new producers is a great idea. The only problem is that they may have chosen the wrong producers to work with (with the exception of Organized Noize.) EV3's standout tracks are "Whatever" produced by Babyface, "Don't Let Go (Love)" by Organized Noize, "Too Gone, Too Long" by David Foster and "Damn I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Ivan Matias. While a good idea to branch out and try working with new producers, some of the producers were unable to capture what En Vogue is capable of and result in producing less than outstanding tracks for the group. Long time producers Foster/McElroy didn't produce as well as they're capable of either.

EV3 - a must have for En Vogue fans. Should En Vogue work with other producers in the future, they should make sure to choose eminent producer's (Organized Noize, DarkChild, P. Diddy, Missy Elliot, David Foster, The Neptunes...)

EV3.......2003-12-29

I enjoyed this disc and can't say that I noticed a severe drop off in vocal with the loss of Dawn. Although I do agree that her spunk & sassiness balanced the maturity of the other three women. The tracks are a bit different that on their previous albums because Tommy & Denzil only produced/arranged 5 of the 12 tracks & because of their unique understanding of the ladies' voices, the other tracks suffer a bit because they do not sound like the EnVogue sound that I liked but I tried not to compare this disc to their previous ones.

That being said, I still enjoyed 7 out of the 12 tracks which counts as a successful purchase to me. The funkiest cut of them all is "Let It Flow" which gets me up dancing everytime I play it. Other standouts are: Whatever, Don't Let Go, Damn I Wanna Be Your Lover, Too Gone, Too Long, Sittin By Heaven's Door, What a Difference a Day Makes & Does Anybody Hear Me.

CLASSINESS AND LONELINESS.......2003-10-20

EV3 came in a time R&B tunes didn't gave to much space for funkyness, the deaprture of Dawn Robinson to a supposed solo career didn't hurt the group in the vocal aspect, perhaps, what went wrong in EV3 wasn't the lack of another girl to make the quartet, in fact was the quality production that the group lack of. "Whatever" the outstanding track of this album, was a slow funky R&B tune that somehow aimed for better airplay that it ultimate received, and of course was the only saveable track. The hole album is influence in that slow R&B beat, not the funky jams of En Vogue that fans were acostume to. Even the highly anticipated ballad produced by no other than David Foster "Too Gone, Too Long" felt in the space of being pure pop, and pretty close too be another flop, but the voices of each En Vogue member shine, specially Maxine's in the bridge part of the song, something that it's caracteristic of EV3 is that was really crowed by filler cuts and really bad ones. In the name of music the only other joint that can be saved from being lost in creativityless, are "Eyes Of A Child" poppy friendly song. Despite the singles releases, and the later mention this album was such a dissapointment for many fans that expected a little more from the "Funky Divas" because after this they should be call "The Amazing Boring Divas".

Real Singing Woman.......2003-06-22

The trio of diversity, talent, and, class shown brightly through this exquisite piece of vocal art work is mind blowing. The album titled EV3 appropriately targets each and every member and rocketing them to public notability by just three symbols~EV3~. The act of one member leaving the group does not place the other remaining three in the less credibile category -Hot R&B & Pop Gal Groups- of the music buisness. En Vogue is in the category of -Divas That Can Sing- all types of lyrical genres and handles acapella, major music industry CHANGE and can with stand the absence/exiting of a longtime member and still hold their heads up high to proclaim that they produce an interesting diversity of songs, lyrics, beats,tones and, styles all of their own. You could say the new trio has a whole new P.O.V to their approach to their music these days that they will introduce to their FANS slowly,piece by piece or little by little every album release (or yearly). All I know is that En Vogue has style, class and, the ability to harmonize like no other female vocal group the music industry has had in the last 15-20 years, while not selling out to the commercial/glitz side of the music industry. This trio can diversely sing anything just listen to the following spectrum (array of different) of songs on this C.D. EV3:"Don't Let Go(Love)"(had one of the rawest/cutting edge music videos on BET and MTV the year it released), "Right Direction", "Damn I Wannabe Your Lover", "Too Gone, Too Long", "Sitting By Heavens Door", "What A Difference A Day Makes", ecspecially listen to "Eyes Of A Child", and make sure you give special attention when listening to last but, definitely not least in any way, the absolutely beautifully harmonizing acapella EV3 song "Does Anybody Here Me".********

One side note about this album, now that I'm older and able to use my hind site/retrospect (my adult wisdom), I did notice while memorizing every single detail of every song in my adolesence years of my life of being a fan I had began toget hints here and there that some of the songs sound at some points like they have the same instrumentals.In rating this C.D. I took that in to consideration and thats why I had to score it with four stars and not all five. However, EV3 wasn't En Vogue's non-deliverer; it just threw a whole new type/angle of En Vogue at America and some fans were just reluctant to accept change (difference). This album speaks volumes of love, so give some and check it out!

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