Crystal Waters

Track Listings
1. Momma Told Me
2. Love I Found
3. On My Mind
4. Uptown
5. Say...If You Feel Alright
6. Easy
7. Female Intuition
8. Let Go My Love
9. Just a Freak
10. Body Music
11. Spin Me
12. Passion

Editorial Reviews
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Waters never managed to build on the crossover success of her first single, "Gypsy Woman," though her efforts this time around suggest she's still up to the challenge. The sing-song, nursery rhyme-patterned "Mamma Told Me" is a catchy tune, and the lingering buzz in the clubs from her Dennis Rodman collaboration "Just a Freak" (included here) could be extended to "Body Music." A too-literal cover of Prince's "Uptown" isn't a high point, but her NBA At 50 anthem "Say ... If You Feel Alright" is a blast. --Jeff Bateman

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Crystal Waters

Crystal Waters
Red Hot + Rio: Pure Listening Pleasure
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • rhythm music
  • red hot and best!
  • New Takes on Brazilian Pop
  • Listening Pleasure-RED HOT+RIO
  • Great for Jobim Fans
Red Hot + Rio: Pure Listening Pleasure
PM Dawn with Flora Purim & Airto , and Crystal Waters
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B000004750
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Use Your Head - Money Mark
  2. Corcovado - Everything But The Girl
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This immaculately conceived and packaged fundraiser for the AIDS awareness foundation is a sharp tribute to Brazilian pop. David Byrne, Milton Nascimento, PM Dawn, Stereolab, Gilberto Gil, and Crystal Waters (vamping through "The Boy from Ipanema") are among those weighing in with sophisticated tunes that will cross from cocktail hipsters to the leading edge of the mass audience. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars rhythm music.......2007-06-08

I bought this for a friend after I bought it for myself. Great variety of songs. Wonderful for parties. Would recommend.

5 out of 5 stars red hot and best!.......2007-05-14

of the many red hots i've listened to, this one is the best!

the music, those great catchy samba and bossa nova tunes that became wildly popular during the 1960s, are suited to each of the artists making a guest appearance on the cd.

among the highlights are the trip-hop infused 'corcovado' by everything but the girl, the dance-club happy 'boy from ipanema' by crystal waters--which also contains one of her best vocal performances--, sting's loving, pensive 'how insensitive', maxwell's calming 'security' and caetano veloso's highly erotic 'e preciso perdoar'.

the collection, generally speaking, is a great party cd and each song is treated with a great deal of ingenuity and integrity.

4 out of 5 stars New Takes on Brazilian Pop.......2005-06-30

Now, mind you, I can't tell the samba from the bossa nova from...some other type of music that might be played in Brazil. But I still have an interest in hearing the quasi-tropical cocktail lounge-style pop tunes of this mighty South American giant. They speak Portugese there, you know. And are known to launch at a moment's notice into the lamabada, which is a forbidden dance.

Most of the songs contained herein were written way back in the day by Antonio Carlos Jobim and at least a few should be vaguely familiar: "The Girl From Ipanema", of course, but also "One Note Samba", "Waters Of March", and "Water To Drink". But these aren't the original versions--they're updates in a variety of styles. Some work pretty well, some will make you want to hurl (mainly Sting's take on "How Insensitive", which is droning and pointless).

Notable are: a punched-up synth-heavy "Ipanema" by one-hit-wonder Crystal Waters, jazz group Incognito on "Water To Drink", world-music-loving David Byrne and sultry Marisa Monte on "Waters Of March", the well-known Caetano Veloso and Ryuichi Sakamoto with the lesser-known Cesaria Evora on "E Preciso Perdoar", Stereolab's quirky and strange "One Note Samba", and Bebel Gilberto on "Preciso Dizer Que Te Amo".

The Red Hot series, which started with the Cole Porter tribute "Red Hot + Blue", has always done excellent work and this compilation is no exception. If you'd like to sample Brazilian pop music of a certain era but you're terrified of breaking out your dad's dusty old Jobim LPs, this is a great way to see what's what.

Also the liner notes are extensive and informative, so you really get your money's worth. I'm still not clear on the divide between samba and bossa nova, but I reckon that's my fault.

4 out of 5 stars Listening Pleasure-RED HOT+RIO.......2004-03-03

I enjoyed 1.Used Your Head by Money Mark, 2.Corcovado done by Everything but the Girl, the funkie beats were great, 3.Desafinado done by Astrud Gilberto & George Michael was soothing and relaxing, 4.Non-Fiction Burning was enjoyable 5.Crystal Waters' version of The Boy from Ipenema, LOVED IT!! the music makes your body want to move, it will be favorite, 7.Seguranca (Security) done by MAXWELL with that sultry soft voice of his & the music, this is a favorite, 8.E Preciso Perdoar done by Cesaria Evora & Caetano Veloso w/Ryuichi Sakamoto on the keyboard, Damn I love Cesaria's voice, she got off, this is definetly a favorite, 10.Water to Drink by Incognito w/Omar & Anna Caram was nice, 11.Dancing by Milton Nascimento was enjoyable, 12.How Insensitive done by Antonio Carlos Jobim & Sting, I didn't care for Sting singing this song, I do enjoy Sting's music but not this, he wasn't the man for it. 13.Water of March done by David Byrne & Marisa Monte was okay, but I enjoy Al Jarreau & Oleta Adams rendition on "A Twist of Jobim" better, 15.One Note Samba/Surfboard by Stereolab & Herbie Mann, I didn't care for that techno or computer sounding stuff, it sounded like the music on The Wiz when they were trying to get away from the trash cans, it will get a skip, 17.Black Orpheus Dub by Mad Professor, it had sort of a Rasta, funk, techno flair which was okay, 18.Chico Science & X DJ Soul Slinger, I couldn't get into that either, that will get a skip too, 19.Funk'N Lata's Sambadrome, was short & funky, 20.Giberto Gil's Refazenda, his voice went well with the song, 21.Preciso Dizer Que Te Amo done by Cazuza & Bebel Gilberto was nice, but the sound was off, it sounded like they were singing in a tube. I manly purchased this CD because it had my 2 favorite singers Maxwell and Cesaria Evora & I enjoyed both of their songs immensely. I am totally satisfied with this purchase and it will be one of my favorite CDs which I listen to often.

5 out of 5 stars Great for Jobim Fans.......2002-07-16

If you like Bossa Nova, particularly Antonio Carlos Jobim, you will love this CD. It has covers by many current artists of his songs, as well as some other Brazilian music. I like how the liner has the lyrics in English, but almost all the songs are in Portuguese. The David Byrne Waters of March in an exception, where he sings in English, and a woman is singing in Portuguese, but it works out very well.

An excellent addition. I have most of the songs on the album on at least two other CDs, but the artists have played with the songs enough to complement the originals.
Destination Calabria Pt.2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • hot!
Destination Calabria Pt.2
Alex (Ft Crystal Waters) Gaudino
Manufacturer: Data
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000MMMUJK
Release Date: 2007-03-26

Tracks:

  1. Radio Edit
  2. Club Mix
  3. King Unique Mix
  4. Paul Emanuel Mix
  5. Laidback Mix
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Album Details

2007 Release of the Hit Single from the Italian DJ (From the Trio L'il Love) that Employs the Sax Riff from the Song DJ Rune Rk's "Calabria" and the Vocal Track from Gaudino's Own "Destination Unknown" that Featured the Voice of Crystal Waters. This Edition features Five Different Versions of the Title Track and an Enhanced Element!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars hot!.......2007-05-09

for someone, like me, that does not normally listen/watch dance music and their videos - this song and video has really given me a fresh view on the sihts and sounds.
Destination Calabria Pt.1
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    Destination Calabria Pt.1
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    The Best Of Crystal Waters
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Dance and Dance again ladadeeladadow
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    • Doesn't quite get 5 stars
    • Just try NOT to dance when you listen to this album
    • Greatest Hits from Miss Waters
    The Best Of Crystal Waters
    Crystal Waters
    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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    ASIN: B000009QMN
    Release Date: 1998-08-11

    Tracks:

    1. Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)
    2. 100% Pure Love
    3. Say...If You Feel Alright
    4. In De Ghetto
    5. Makin' Happy (Hurley's Happy House 7')
    6. Ghetto Day
    7. Just A Freak
    8. Spin Me
    9. Relax
    10. Surprise
    11. The Boy From Ipanema
    12. Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) (Strip To The Bone Mix)

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    Crystal Waters's run of hit singles captures an eclectic but essentially pop side of the house-music experience. Whether hymning a "Gypsy Woman" in the infernally catchy debut hit ("La da dee, la da da") that allowed this diva to quit her secretarial job, investigating life "In de Ghetto," or simply celebrating "100% Pure Love," her laidback persona marks each song: these aren't just her producers' triumphs. This best-of mixes radio-length versions with dance-floor epics (both, in the case of "Gypsy Woman") and also features her "Boy from Ipanema" from the Red Hot + Rio compilation. --Rickey Wright

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Dance and Dance again ladadeeladadow.......2007-03-05

    For awhile in the 90's it looked like Crystal Waters was set to take over from Donna Summer as 'Queen of Dance' - and this compilation of her hits bears testimony to her undisputable knack for catchy lyrics and hooks bound to make you move your feet. Undoubtedly her biggest hit is the almost 'socially aware' Gypsey Woman (She's Homeless) and there are two additional remixes included here; The Stripped to the Bone Mix, and the awesome 1998 remix. Other standout tracks include Just A Freak, Making Happy The Boy From Ipanema, and 100% Pure Love. Waters has a good voice but unfortunately after awhile it becomes monotonous and a bit same. But crank up the volume, turn up the bass and dance and dance again.

    4 out of 5 stars Hopefully a remastered greatest hits will come.......2005-11-02

    Hopefully, Crystal Waters Greatest Hits will be re-released one day in a remastered edition. These tracks sound "quiet" and not quite as amplified as they could be when played in a MP3 player like an IPOD. The good songs are here. Crystal is best known for her hit "Gypsy Woman," but songs like "Surprise" and "Good Lovin'" were fan favorites. It's a nice set list and as mentioned it deserves the remaster treatement.

    4 out of 5 stars Doesn't quite get 5 stars.......2003-01-05

    House diva Crystal Waters gives us basically a trip down memory lane with this greatest hits compilation. You get 3 versions of "Gypsy Woman"(the original version, the 'Strip to the Bone Mix', and a special 1998 remix; why it wasn't put as a separate track, I don't know.). You also get "100% Pure Love", "Just A Freak"(all three were her biggest hits), "Relax", "Say...If You Feel Alright" (not as big, but still memorable), some of her not-so-great releases, and even some unreleased tracks ("Spin Me", "The Boy From Ipanema"). Now after all of that, there still feels like something is missing. First of all, her radio mix of "100% Pure Love" was much better, second of all, the remix of "Makin' Happy" is just too long. Third of all, one of her releases ("What I Need") isn't even on the CD, and that was a tight song. Those are the only things that keep me from giving the Cd 5 stars.

    5 out of 5 stars Just try NOT to dance when you listen to this album.......2002-10-21

    Crystal Waters has a great voice and great producers to have made such a wonderful body of work that is all highlighted on this Greatest Hits album.

    The album gets you dancing and singing for over an hour, all the while, broadening all musical horizons. She creates great songs for the dancing fool and making the sad happy again. These songs lift up the weary soul. Just try and NOT dance and sing when you listen to this album. It's lots of fun.

    4 out of 5 stars Greatest Hits from Miss Waters.......2002-06-04

    This solid collection from Baltimore's own Crystal Waters compiles her hits duirng the 1990's. Never mind that she lacked a great voice: what mattered were the slammin' house BEATS, provided by Maryland-based DJs the Basement Boys. It's tempting to dismiss Miss Waters as a one-hit-wonder, but the truth of the matter is, she released a string of radio/club hits like "Makin' Happy," "Gypsy Woman," "100% Pure Love," and so forth. Crystal Waters was one of the few club/dance divas that mattered, and this CD will make a nice addition to your collection.
    Believers and Friends
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Spirit Lifting CD
    • THIS IS BRENDA'S LAST CD SO PLEASE GET IT
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    • The Best of the Old and New Sounds of Gospel
    Believers and Friends
    Brenda Waters
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    ASIN: B00002SWR5
    Release Date: 2000-01-11

    Tracks:

    1. Victory
    2. Oh, Mary
    3. Complete In Him
    4. Uzziah
    5. Absent From The Body (More Of The Story)
    6. First Giving Honor
    7. Stand
    8. I Am The One
    9. Vessel
    10. Stranger

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Spirit Lifting CD.......2005-04-07

    I was blessed to see Ms. Waters in Dallas TX at the Potter's House when she came as a guest of Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers. He introduced her as a close friend. She sang 'Uzziah'. He then encouraged her to sing 'Victory'. The song resonated in my soul so I was sure to find the CD when I returned home. This CD has blessed me for the past 3 years. Every song takes me one step closer to the Father. I've listened to the CD on the way to work and at my desk. I was led to listen to it last week. Later when reading my e-mails, I learned that Brenda has been gathered to her people. Her voice is indeed a gift to all of us who have heard her and continue to be fed by her CD. If you don't have it, I would get it while it is still available. It will lift up your soul whenever you are afflicted with the spiritual blahs. I thank God that I was blessed to see her sing in person and I thank him again for the CD.

    5 out of 5 stars THIS IS BRENDA'S LAST CD SO PLEASE GET IT.......2005-03-23

    My condolences goes out to Hedrick (Brenda's daughter) and to the family of Mrs. Waters, who passed away March 17,2005 which was 2 years to date from my father's death. The gospel world is saddened at the loss, but Heaven is overjoyed to gain a soldier winning the battle. I remember Brenda when I was in my early teens. She used to come to North Carolina and do workshops as well as just come to visit a group that my father sang with called the Bethel Male Chorus who, in their time, was one of the local elite gospel groups. I remember her sense of humor, yet seriousness when it came to singing for Lord. I remember one time I was in a rehearsal she was teaching. I was talking and not listening and she called me out...my father's name was Eddie and she would refer to me as "lil eddie" Being so young, I was embarrassed and a bit upset at her for chastising me in front of all those people, but she never apologized. Later that night when it was time to perform she saw me and gave me a kiss on my cheek and said "lil eddie I know you mad at me but I would rather that than God not being pleased with us. He deserves the best that we can give him and that's what I want you to remember baby" Now that was atleast 20 years ago and to this day I'm thankful for that influence which helped me as a gospel writer and minister of music. I advise everyone to get this cd. She not only was a good singer and musician, but she lived what she sang about in her songs. I love you Brenda. Hug my daddy for me and I'll see yall one day....

    5 out of 5 stars Kansas City loves BW!.......2002-04-24

    I am greatful for this ministry. BW has an awesome CD and I encourage ANYONE that loves JESUS and MUSIC to purchase this CD. You won't be disappointed. BW blessed Kansas City in 2001 with her sense of humor and her lovely voice. We won't forget that experience. From one music lover to another your CD collection will be greatful.

    5 out of 5 stars AWESOME!.......2000-07-23

    Ms. Waters you are great..I got a chance to sing in the COGIC AIMS 2000 National Choir in Houston, Tx, inwhich you taught us VICTORY. I was so amazed of your talent at rehearsal Sat morning 7/8/00 and then that night WOW! again, you are great. I came back home hoping to find you on BlackGospel...indeed I did and guest what...it's a must have.

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    5 out of 5 stars The Best of the Old and New Sounds of Gospel.......2000-06-28

    Brenda Waters-Belivers and Friends is a fine addition to your gospel collection. She infuses the best of the old and new sounds of gospel. She has learned well from the old masters, James Cleveland and " The Mastro" Thomas Whitfield. "Victory" is the return to the traditonal gospel sound of the Donald Vails Choralers and James Cleveland and is this CD's signature song. It has a rousing, driving chorus that will make you get up and shout "Victory"! Another standout tune is "Absent from the Body". This song brings you into the prescene of the Lord and is a must while driving to work or on long trips. It is soothing and uplifting. "First Giving Honor" is a toe tapping, hand clapping, get up and shout Halleluia song. You just can't keep from giving God praises while listening and singing. "Stand" features the well trained choir, trio and a phenomenal solist that hits glass-shattering high notes and the choir and soloist, Brenda Waters sing an impressive choral round. This CD is a must for any music collector who wants the best of the old and new. It does what gospel music should do: Bring the good news of the gospel in song. Brenda Waters sings, plays and directs the choir on this CD. She is a mastro in the tradition of Thomas Whitfield and Richard Smallwood and she is at the top of her craft. Brenda is the consumate artist. She does it all and she does it all very well. I think the greatest testament to this CD is that it blesses me and brings me into the prescence of the Lord everytime I hear it. This CD is not to be missed!
    Storyteller
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • 100% PURE JOY!
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    Storyteller
    Crystal Waters
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    Release Date: 1994-05-17

    Tracks:

    1. 100% Pure Love
    2. Ghetto Day
    3. Regardless
    4. I Believe I Love You
    5. Relax
    6. What I Need
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    8. Is It For Me
    9. Listen For My Beep
    10. Daddy Do
    11. Lover Lay Low

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    You know that skit from Saturday Night Live, the one where the two guys stand around a nightclub bobbing their heads and trying in vain to pick up women? Right, well this is the perfect disc for their head-bobbing. A slick dance-popper in the same vein as, say, Culture Beat or Haddaway, Crystal Waters kicks off Storyteller with her dancefloor trump-card: "100% Pure Love," as sure a club hit as was released in 1994. The rest is a bit less easily typecast--a few organs and ballads amid all the cow-bells--but it never strays too far from the basic formula: Unabashedly cheesy, and generally better off for it. Ain't no one gonna confuse this with Aphex Twin anyway. --Keven McAlester

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars 100% PURE JOY!.......2003-10-10

    Storyteller is the fution of r&b and dance music well crafted. Crystal Waters was never reconigzed as a great talented writer and performer, although she well deserve the honor, Waters voice is enchanting and the dance sounds are not just crazy bumping beats, they also include great lyrics to it. "100% Pure Love" charted at #11 back in 1994, this is a undoubtly club classic, "Ghetto Day" mellow, mellow, great meaning, not usual for a dance oriented act, "Regardless" filler, "I Believe I Love You" soulful funny song!, "Relax" smooth dance joint, so fresh to enjoy, great track, bubbling under back in 1995, "What I Need" a plead song!, what I need is another great Crystal Waters album, this song resembles 100%, is great, saussy, "Storyteller" smooth song, great coffee shop type, "Is It For Me" jazzy joint, snappy, and fast. "Listen For My Beep" kind of boring, but manages to end it great. "Daddy Do" story about family violence, in a danceable way, great track. "Lover Lay Low" forgeattable song. This album should fullfil your needs for great dance music and chillout joints, it's worth it.

    4 out of 5 stars Awesome Sophomore Effort.......2003-04-27

    Here we have more mixing-it-up with House tracks, R&B tracks and a couple of ballads. The result is another great album. Baltimore is still well represented!

    4 out of 5 stars A "story" worth telling.......2002-10-27

    Crystal Waters is forever to be linked with her monster 1991 smash "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)", a song that was evenly praised and condemned. Who can forget Kim Wayans's highly hilarious parody featured on "In Living Color"?

    Based on the strength of this album's hit single "100% Pure Love", a disco dynamo, I purchased the disc. Well, some eight years later, I see the songwriter behind the throbbing beats.

    Waters displays versatility in her writing that others work a lifetime to achieve. The songs range from the playfully erotic (the previously mentioned "100%" and the equally suggestive "What I Need") to a 90's version of a "torch song" in the title cut, along with a tune of social commentary ("Listen For My Beep"). She throws in a little inspirational ditty with the dance-friendly "Relax".

    The best cut, however, samples heavily from the Fifth Dimension's "Stone Cold Picnic." "Ghetto Day" allow Waters to deftly explore the balance between the sadness and joys of life in the urban jungle. It may be dark, at times, but the sun does eventually shine.

    And Waters, herself, gives off many "rays" on this above-average album.

    5 out of 5 stars The greatest dance cd ever!!!!.......1999-04-05

    This is a must have for anyone who is into house,or dance, music! Every song on here is a winner, including the mega-hit "100 % Pure Love". Trust me-Buy this CD!!!!!!!
    Wigstock: The Movie: A Celebration of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Big Hair
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • BUY IT FOR LADY KIER ALONE
    Wigstock: The Movie: A Celebration of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Big Hair
    Lady Bunny , Lady Kier , Erasure , NYG , Crystal Waters , Jackie Beat , Tabboo , RuPaul , Deee-Lite , and Marc Almond
    Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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    9. Intros RuPaul - Lady Bunny
    10. Monologue - RuPaul
    11. Free to Be - RuPaul
    12. Space Oasis - Billie Ray Martin
    13. Chic Cheer - Chic
    14. Fight for Your Right (To Be Queer)
    15. All That Glitters (Come Out Come Out) - Nancy Boy
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    22. What Makes a Man a Man - Marc Almond
    23. Somebody - Deee-Lite
    24. Thanks For Coming - Lady Bunny

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars BUY IT FOR LADY KIER ALONE.......2005-07-30

    Lady Miss Kier's "Touch Me With Your Sunshine" is a great, uplifting, amazing song. She sometimes sounds like a young Michael Jackson when she sings. There are other decent tracks, including Ru Paul's "Free to Be", which is really good for a gay anthem-ish kind of thing. But Lady Kier takes the cake, and you'll also be able to hear her on the great Deee-Lite (she was the lead singer) track called "Somebody" (from the "Dewdrops in the Garden" album). Look how cheap people are selling this thing on auctions for, its like 50 CENTS. That's way more than worth it for that one song alone, which I play over and over and over...

    "You make me feel so fiiiiine..."
    Gypsy Woman
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Gypsy Woman
      Crystal Waters
      Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005AUOU
      Release Date: 2001-09-11

      Tracks:

      1. Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee) (She's Homeless - Radio Mix)
      2. The Boy From Ipanema
      3. Ghetto Day
      4. 100% Pure Love
      5. In Da Ghetto
      6. Markin' Happy
      7. Relax
      8. Surprise
      9. What I Need
      10. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
      11. 100% Pure Love (Erick More Vocal Mix)
      12. Just A Freak (Hex Hector Club Mix)
      13. Makin' Happy (Basement Boys Happy Club Mix 12in)
      14. Relax (Todd Terry's Frozen Mix)

      Album Description

      Budget-price 'Best Of' compilation for the pop/dance artist best known for her 1991 hit 'Gypsy Woman'. 14 tracks, 'Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless-Radio Mix)', 'Boy From Ipanema', 'Ghetto Day', '100% Pure Love', 'In Da Ghetto', 'Makin' Happy', 'Relax', 'Surprise', 'What I Need', 'You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)', '100% Pure Love', 'Just A Freak (Hex Hector Club Mix)', 'Makin' Happy (Basement Boys Happy Club 12 Inch Mix)' & 'Relax (Todd Terry's Frozen Mix)'. 2001 release.
      100% Pure Love
      Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
      • love the song - hate the mixes
      100% Pure Love
      Crystal Waters
      Manufacturer: Polygram Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000613J
      Release Date: 1994-05-10

      Tracks:

      1. 100% Pure Love [Club Mix]
      2. 100% Pure Love [Radio Mix]
      3. 100% Pure Love [Gumbo Mix]
      4. 100% Pure Love [Hump Mix]
      5. 100% Pure Love [DJ EFX's Tribal Pump Mix]
      6. 100% Pure Love [PG Tips Anthem Mix]
      7. Trance Vox

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars love the song - hate the mixes.......1999-06-07

      These remixes are brutal. They are useless, the vocals have all been stripped from the mixes (except for the "Club Mix" and "Radio Mix"), and the only mix that has vocals ("Trance Vox"), only starts out with the a cappella, and then loses any vocals when the beat comes in. Club-friendly mixes these ain't. Stick to the original version.
      Gypsy Woman
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • TRACK LISTING
      Gypsy Woman
      Crystal Waters
      Manufacturer: Polygram Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000E5O4
      Release Date: 1991-05-16

      Tracks:

      1. Gypsy Woman (Strip To The Bone Radio Edit)
      2. Gypsy Woman (Basement Boy Strip To The Bone Mix)
      3. Gypsy Woman (Red Bone Club Mix)
      4. Gypsy Woman (Hump Instrumental Mix)
      5. Gypsy Woman (Give It Up Vocal Mix)
      6. Gypsy Woman (Give It Up Bonus Beats)
      7. Gypsy Woman (Original Demo Mix)
      8. Gypsy Woman (Acapella)

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars TRACK LISTING.......2004-06-30

      1. Gypsy Woman (Strip To The Bone Radio Edit) 3:47
      2. Gypsy Woman (Basement Boy Strip To The Bone Mix) 7:32
      3. Gypsy Woman (Red Bone Club Mix) 7:10
      4. Gypsy Woman (Hump Instrumental Mix) 4:53
      5. Gypsy Woman (Give It Up Vocal Mix) 8:10
      6. Gypsy Woman (Give It Up Bonus Beats) 2:46
      7. Gypsy Woman (Original Demo Mix) 7:10
      8. Gypsy Woman (Acapella) 2:39

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