Smooth Grooves: A Sensual Collection, Vol. 1

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The first volume of this long-running series of "quiet storm" classics is also one of the best. Among the '70s and early-'80s soul ballads included are several that helped define the popular radio format: the long live version of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Reasons," Heatwave's "Always and Forever," and Larry Graham's "One in a Million You." Where later Smooth Grooves CDs get bogged down in prettiness for its own sake, the performances here are marked by regret (Teddy Pendergrass's eternal "Love T.K.O.," Champaign's "How 'Bout Us") or a true sweetness (the Manhattans' "Shining Star"). The finest are music of the soul, music that deserves to be heard with or without a lover around. --Rickey Wright

Smooth Grooves: A Sensual Collection, Vol. 1,Various Artists,Rhino / Wea,70's,80's,Disco,Funk,Pop,Quiet Storm,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: Slow Jams Lover's Paradise Classic R&B This is a good example of why 70s-80s compilations are best A winner! J lowe

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Tracks:

1. Reasons (Live Version) - Earth, Wind & Fire
2. Always And Forever - Heatwave
3. Forever Mine - The O'Jays
4. One In A Million You - Larry Graham
5. Shining Star - Manhattans
6. How 'Bout Us - Champaign
7. Love's Train - Con Funk Shun
8. Love T.K.O. - Teddy Pendergrass
9. A Love Of Your Own - Average White Band
10. If Only You Knew - Patti Labelle
11. Out On A Limb (12' Single Version) - Teena Marie
12. Silly - Deniece Williams

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The first volume of this long-running series of "quiet storm" classics is also one of the best. Among the '70s and early-'80s soul ballads included are several that helped define the popular radio format: the long live version of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Reasons," Heatwave's "Always and Forever," and Larry Graham's "One in a Million You." Where later Smooth Grooves CDs get bogged down in prettiness for its own sake, the performances here are marked by regret (Teddy Pendergrass's eternal "Love T.K.O.," Champaign's "How 'Bout Us") or a true sweetness (the Manhattans' "Shining Star"). The finest are music of the soul, music that deserves to be heard with or without a lover around. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Slow Jams Lover's Paradise.......2006-12-11

Smooth Grooves: A Sensual Collection, Vol. 1 was an amazing start of a classic slow jams that new school couples and old school couples can appericate. The first track the classic Reasons (Live) has become a staple on my DJ mix tapes sounds better than the studio version. Track 2 is the always classic Always & Forever by Heatwave followed by the sentimental Forever Mine by The'O'Jays.

Classic R&B.......2006-07-17

If you like classic R&B, this CD is for you. The title of the CD says it all. Grab your wine and your woman, throw on this CD and,...you get the idea.

This is a good example of why 70s-80s compilations are best.......2002-07-08

Every single song on this CD is good. "Love's Train" has that unforgettable vocal performance. Alone, it makes the whole CD worth buying.

When buying whole albums, artists nowadays tend to run out of musical ideas about 1/2 way through the CD. And even for those artists that have a never ending supply of new ideas, you can tired of the same voices and the same musicians contained in a single album.

With this CD, neither of those things is an issue. If you want to set someone in the mood to get out of their clothes, this can be a critical tool in that quest.

A winner!.......2002-02-21

If you are into classic R&B this CD is for you! From start to finish it is a winner. The selections are the SMOOTHEST ever and it keeps you wanting more.

J lowe.......2001-06-06

this c.d. was the bomb its great for chillin or make nice with your favorite lady 2 thumbs way up its the bomb

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