The Very Best of Aaron Neville

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Possessor of one of contemporary music's most instantly recognizable voices, Aaron Neville has a recording career that spans nearly 40 years. While he started out as a bona fide purveyor of New Orleans-flavored R&B in the '60s, Neville has added his distinctive styling to pop fare in more recent years. Miraculously, even though he's recorded a diverse range of material--from Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust" to a cover of the Originals' classic "The Bells"--Neville has lost none of his innate soulfulness. At last, there's a complete compilation that is a glorious testament to his skills as a vocal master. Thankfully, the original version of "Tell It Like It Is," Neville's 1967 R&B standard, is included here alongside his very first charted hit, 1960's "Over You." Neville's smash duet with Linda Ronstadt, "Don't Know Much" (1989), is naturally a standout, but equally impressive are tracks culled from the vocal stylist's four non-Christmas albums for A&M: "Don't Take Away My Heaven," a Louisiana workout of Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell"; the infectious "Angola Bound"; a beautiful reading of the Stylistics' "Betcha By Golly Wow"; and, as a bonus, a brilliant reading of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," recorded with his brothers for the 1989 "Yellow Moon." An essential collection and a reminder of Neville's undeniable artistry. --David Nathan

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Average customer rating: Angelic Voice, Earthy New Orleans Funk Introduce someone to Aaron Neville!! A little disappointed The Very Best of Aaron Neville How can they leave out...

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Tracks:

1. Tell Like It Like It
2. Over You
3. The Bells
4. Don't Take Away My Heaven
5. Warm Your Heart
6. You Never Can Tell
7. Close Your Eyes
8. The Grand Tour
9. Louisiana 1927
10. Everybody Plays The Fool
11. Don't Go, Please Stay
12. Angola Bound
13. A Change Is Gonna Come
14. Betcha By Golly, Wow
15. Stardust
16. Use Me
17. To Make Me Who I Am
18. Don't Know Much

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Possessor of one of contemporary music's most instantly recognizable voices, Aaron Neville has a recording career that spans nearly 40 years. While he started out as a bona fide purveyor of New Orleans-flavored R&B in the '60s, Neville has added his distinctive styling to pop fare in more recent years. Miraculously, even though he's recorded a diverse range of material--from Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust" to a cover of the Originals' classic "The Bells"--Neville has lost none of his innate soulfulness. At last, there's a complete compilation that is a glorious testament to his skills as a vocal master. Thankfully, the original version of "Tell It Like It Is," Neville's 1967 R&B standard, is included here alongside his very first charted hit, 1960's "Over You." Neville's smash duet with Linda Ronstadt, "Don't Know Much" (1989), is naturally a standout, but equally impressive are tracks culled from the vocal stylist's four non-Christmas albums for A&M: "Don't Take Away My Heaven," a Louisiana workout of Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell"; the infectious "Angola Bound"; a beautiful reading of the Stylistics' "Betcha By Golly Wow"; and, as a bonus, a brilliant reading of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," recorded with his brothers for the 1989 "Yellow Moon." An essential collection and a reminder of Neville's undeniable artistry. --David Nathan

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Angelic Voice, Earthy New Orleans Funk.......2007-06-05

Aaron Neville, of New Orleans, he of the extraordinary, angelic voice, and the equally extraordinary five decade long career, is still making heavenly sounds today. His first big hit (and still his biggest), 1966's "Tell It Like It Is," reached Number 2 on the national charts. The strain of trying to distribute it bankrupted his tiny Louisiana label, Par Lo. He received his first Grammies, the recording industry's highest honor, for his 1989 duets with Linda Ronstadt. He's gotten 16 Grammy nominations since. He reacted to Hurricane Katrina's recent massive, tragic destruction of his home town by revving up his career again, giving numerous, world-wide benefit concerts.

Neville, of mixed black and American Indian heritage, was influenced by the Cajun music native to Louisiana. He also credits his famous vibrato to Gene Autry's yodeling; then cites several 1950's doowop groups, and various gospel groups for helping to form his sound. He was blessed, for sure, with his ethereal voice; also with three talented brothers, known as the Neville Brothers. And then with various talented nieces, nephews, and sons, all raring to go. I was once lucky enough to see him perform live, with the family, in New York's Central Park. The Brothers' earthy, funky sound works to bring his voice down from the churchy ether to the world where we mere mortals can catch our breath.

"The Very Best of Aaron Neville" mostly delivers on its promises, the sound is good, and it's a substantial introduction to, or summary of, the singer's work. On it, you'll find his first hit, "Over You." Diane Warren's melancholy yet jaunty "Don't Take Away My Heaven." Two Drifters hits, "Warm Your Heart," here given a barrelhouse piano barroom sound, and "Don't Go, Please Stay," a Ronstadt duet,that, as arranged by her and backed by the Grace Episcopal Choir, sounds just heavenly. Also a second duet with Ronstadt,"Close Your Eyes," a 1955 hit for the Five Keys. And a third Ronstadt duet, the Grammy-award winning "Don't Know Much," written by several Brill Building luminaries. A reggie-tinged version of "Everybody Plays The Fool," Main Ingredient's 1972 hit. Chuck Berry's Cajun-flavored "You Never Can Tell." George Jones's 1974 country hit, "Grand Tour." "Use Me," a Bill Withers tune, jazzier, funkier and sexier than the original. Two classic R & B ballads,"The Bells," co-written by Marvin Gaye, a 1970 hit for the Originals, and "Betcha By Golly, Wow," a 1972 hit for the Stylistics. Hoagy Carmichael's melodic evergreen "Stardust."

Then there's "Tell It Like It Is," of course, one of the great Southern soul classics, a torch song with pride, intelligence, and attitude. Neville and his brother Charles wrote "Angola Bound," traditional chain gang rhythm, modern treatment. Neville brother Cyril, and Aaron's son Jason play on the track, as do Bob Seger and Dr. John. Sam Cooke's yearning classic, "A Change Is Gonna Come," as backed by the Neville brothers, an anthem brought down to earth. Finally, there's Randy Newman's almost unbearably poignant "Louisiana 1927;" it will probably always speak for Katrina's recent victims.

Introduce someone to Aaron Neville!! .......2007-04-26

Since the 80's and 90's I was introduced to Aaron Neville first through music videos, and live performances. I remember "Everybody Plays a Fool", "Don't Take Away My Heaven" and my favorite video performance is "The Grand Tour". That is why I purchased the CD. I love the way he made his version, and with all respects to George Jones, who performs in another great style.

Everything on this CD is a classic example of the many voices and styles that Aaron Neville does. He doesn't need the music, and as they say in music....the voice is the instrument!

It takes a special performer to sing with Aaron Neville, and Linda Ronstadt does just that!! She duets on "Close Your Eyes" and "Don't KNow Much." And as always, the greatest combination of voices is with the Neville Brothers on "A Change Is Gonna Come".

What is NOT here, and if you love Aaron's voice, locate his CD with "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". It is mesmerizing.


Relax and enjoy a wonderful collection!

A little disappointed.......2007-03-28

I love Aaron Neville, however, I was a little disappointed with this CD because it didn't seem to be as highly stylized as his other works. Mr. Neville has a beautiful voice and he could sing the phone directory and I would enjoy it, it just seemed as though someone had taken something truly amazing and removed just enough of the soul to make it a little less amazing.

The Very Best of Aaron Neville.......2007-02-01

Aaron Neville is a great artist. He tells the story in his songs. We purchased the CD specifically for the song about New Orleans.

How can they leave out..........2006-08-05

How can any Very Best of Aaron Neville leave out "Somewhere Somebody" "tell me where in the world..."

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1966: Time-Life Music Classic Rock The Beach Boys , The Temptations , The Young Rascals , The Standells , Donovan , The Bobby Fuller Four , The Shadows of Knight , The Supremes , The Monkees , and Paul Revere and the Raiders Manufacturer: Time-Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: 1965 Classic Rock (22 Tracks) Classic Rock - 1967 The Rock N' Roll Era: 1962 [Time Life] Pure 60's: The #1 Hits 1968 Classic Rock By Time Life ASIN: B000FXUYWQ

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Song listing: 1. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 2. (I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations 3. Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals 4. Dirty Water - The Standells 5. Sunshine Superman - Donovan 6. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville 7. Summer in the City - The Lovin' Spoonful 8. Standing in the Shadows of Love - The Four Tops 9. I Fought the Law - The Bobby Fuller Four 10. Beauty is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations 11. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge 12. Reach Out I'll Be There - The Four Tops 13. Gloria - The Shadows of Knight 14. Barbara Ann - The Beach Boys 15. Shapes of Things - The Yardbirds 16. Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind? - The Lovin' Spoonful 17. Monday, Monday - The Mamas and the Papas 18. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes 19. Wild Thing - The Troggs 20. I'm a Believer - The Monkees 21. Kicks - Paul Revere and the Raiders 22. Psychotic Reaction - The Count Five

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Superhits: 1967 (Time Life Music) The Bee Gees , Stone Poneys , Harpers Bizarre , Bobby Vee and the Strangers , The Casinos , Petula Clark , The Monkees , Bobbie Gentry , The Young Rascals , and Spanky and Our Gang Manufacturer: Time Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000SJUXGE

Product Description

Released by Time Life Music . SONG LIST :1. Up-Up And Away---The 5th Dimension 2.Happy Together--The Turtles 3.Daydream Believer--- The Monkees 4. Dedicated to the One I Love---The Mamas and The Papas 5. How Can I Be Sure---The Young Rascals 6. Sunday Will Never Be the Same--- Spanky and Our Gang 7. I Second That Emotion---Smokey Robinson and The Miracles 8. 98.6--- Keith 9. I Say a Little Prayer--- Dionne Warwick 10. To Love Somebody---The Bee Gees 11. Tell It like It Is--- Aaron Neville 12.Windy---The Association 13.Don't Sleep in the Subway--- Petula Clark 14. Come Back When You Grow Up--- Bobby Vee and The Strangers 15. Different Drum--- Stone Poneys 16. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)--- Harper's Bizarre 17. The Rain, the Park And Other Things---The Cowsills 18. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone---The Supremes 19. (The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts---The Bee Gees 20. Green, Green Grass of Home---Tom Jones 21. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye--- The Casinos 22.Ode to Billie Joe- Bobbie Gentry

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The Very Best of Aaron & Art Neville The Neville Brothers Manufacturer: Snapper UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00063341S Release Date: 2004-11-22

Tracks:

1. Over You
2. Every Day
3. Show Me the Way
4. Even Though (Reality)
5. Get Out of My Life
6. Let's Live
7. Wrong Number (I'm Sorry, Goodbye)
8. How Could I Help But Love You
9. Sweet Little Mama
10. Hey Little Alice
11. All These Things - Art Neville
12. Humdinger
13. You Won't Do Right - Art Neville
14. For Every Boy There's a Girl
15. That Rock 'N' Roll Beat - Art Neville
16. Hook, Line and Sinker - Art Neville
17. House on the Hill (Rock 'N' Roll Hootenany) - Art Neville
18. Darling, Don't Leave Me This Way - Art Neville
19. Bo Diddley
20. Heartaches
21. I'm Gonna Put Some Hurt on You
22. Mojo Hannah
23. Baby, I'm a Want You
24. Hercules
25. Been So Wrong
26. Little Girl from the Candy Store - Art Neville
27. Tell It Like It Is

Album Details

27 Classic Performances Produced by New Orlean's Legendary Allen Toussaint in the 60's and Early 70's for his Mint, Instant and Sansu Imprints.

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Sweet Love (Mystic Music) Paul Young , Wilson Phillips , Dream Academy , Howard Jones , The Bangles , Fleetwood Mac , Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville , Huey Lewis and The News , Belinda Carlisle , and Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians Manufacturer: Mystic Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000N71JVY

Product Description

MYSTIC MUSIC Presents SWEET LOVE, a 2 CD set w/ 36 of the best romantic pop hits from the 80s and early 90s. AS SEEN ON T.V. Disc 1 01. EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY PAUL YOUNG 4:25 02. RELEASE ME WILSON PHILLIPS 3:49 03. LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN DREAM ACADEMY 4:16 04. SEASONS CHANGE EXPOSE 4:53 05. EVERLASTING LOVE HOWARD JONES 4:17 06. TOGETHER FOREVER RICK ASTLEY 3:24 07. NEVER TEAR US APART INXS 3:03 08. KYRIE MR. MISTER 4:15 09. I DON'T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU FOREIGNER 3:55 10. DON'T WANNA FALL IN LOVE JANE CHILD 4:04 11. IN YOUR ROOM THE BANGLES 3:28 12. ALWAYS ATLANTIC STAR 4:46 13. LITTLE LIES FLEETWOOD MAC 3:36 14. RHYTHM OF LOVE YES 4:43 15. I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) HI-FIVE 3:54 16. REALLY WANNA KNOW YOU GARY WRIGHT 4:15 17. MAD ABOUT YOU BELINDA CARLISLE 3:35 18. WHEN I'M WITH YOU SHERIFF 3:50 Disc 2 01. AT THIS MOMENT BILLY VERA AND THE BEATERS 4:14 02. Medley: BABY, I LOVE YOUR WAY / FREE BIRD (FREE BABY) WILL TO POWER 4:07 03. STUCK WITH YOU HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS 4:20 04. ALL MY LIFE LINDA RONSTADT AND AARON NEVILLE 3:26 05. WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART TAYLOR DAYNE 4:22 06. RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW JESUS JONES 3:08 07. ALL AROUND THE WORLD LISA STANSFIELD 4:27 08. SLOW HAND THE POINTER SISTERS 3:51 09. ANGEL EYES JEFF HEALEY 4:22 10. I DON'T HAVE THE HEART JAMES INGRAM 4:13 11. I'LL BE YOUR EVERYTHING TOMMY PAGE 4:07 12. DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY BOBBY MCFERRIN 3:49 13. (IT'S JUST) THE WAY THAT YOU LOVE ME PAULA ABDUL 4:00 14. SEND ME AN ANGEL REAL LIFE 3:55 15. WHAT I AM EDIE BRICKELL & NEW BOHEMIANS 4:55 16. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU STEVIE B 3:45 17. IF WISHES CAME TRUE SWEET SENSATION 5:12 18. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD LOUIS ARMSTRONG 2:17

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Very Best Of Aaron Neville Aaron Neville Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056IS5 Release Date: 2000-11-29

Tracks:

1. Ave Maria
2. Tell It Like It Is
3. Over You
4. The Bells
5. Don't Take Away My Heaven
6. Warm Your Heart
7. You Never Can Tell
8. Close Your Eyes
9. The Grand Tour
10. Louisiana 1927
11. Everybody Plays The Fool
12. Don't Go Please Stay
13. Angola Bound
14. A Change Is Gonna Come
15. Betcha By Golly, Wow
16. Stardust
17. Use Me
18. ...To Make Me Who I Am
19. Don't Know Much

Album Description

Japanese exclusive compilation for New Orleans based vocalist who's also known for his recordings with The Neville Brothers and Linda Ronstadt. 19 tracks including, 'Ave Maria', 'Close Your Eyes' and 'Stardust' with Rob Wasserman as well as color pictures

Album Details

The Japanese Version Has a Bonus Track: Ave Maria (From the 'warm Your Heart' LP).

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The Very Best of Aaron Neville Aaron Neville Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRHXJ8 Release Date: 2001-12-12

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