I Love R&B V.1 [Import]

Track Listings

1. All That I Can Say

2. Tell Me It's Real

3. On & On (Da Boom Squad Remix)

4. Take Me There (Remix)

5. Little Sings

6. Let Go

7. Shake It

8. True Love

9. Hey You

10. Only One

11. Ridin Higher

12. Time To Move On

13. Crazy For You

14. Don't Let Go

15. Ain't No Way

16. My Desire

17. Bye Bye

18. Free/Sail On

19. All My Love

20. I Miss You (Come Back Home)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Exclusive R&B Compilation.

I Love R&B V.1,Various Artists,Universal/Mca,R&B/Soul

Tracks:

Respect
Drown In My Own Tears
I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
Soul Serenade
Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
Baby, Baby, Baby
Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)
Good Times
Do Right Woman-Do Right Man
Save Me
A Change Is Gonna Come
Respect (Stereo Version)
I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) (Stereo Version)
Do Right Woman-Do Right Man (Stereo Version)

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This is the album on which Aretha finds her voice. She'd previously recorded for another label, but this Atlantic debut created the sound that has come to define her. The tracks read like a greatest hits collection: "Respect," "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man," "Dr. Feelgood," "Baby, Baby, Baby," "A Change Is Gonna Come," and the title track. She's alternately pumped full of soul or scraping her inner being to find more. A classic. --Robert Gordon

Customer Reviews:

FOREVER ARETHA, FOREVER THE QUEEN OF SOUL.......2007-03-08

If you don't have this CD in your collection, you are truly missing a treasure. With this CD, we see "Aretha" bringing the "fervor" of gospel music to the world of circular music in a way that no other African-American musical artist has done with the exception of Ray Charles and James Brown. She is unapologetic as she lets her voice soar to a spiritual place that can only be reached by someone who's church upbringing is as much a part of her being as the water she drinks and the air she breaths. You will "go to church" when you hear her sing Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" and the song that has become every woman's anthem, "Respect".

On this CD, Aretha not only defines Rhythmn and Blues; she also defines her version of the Blues. Her Blues is not the Blues of Big Mama Thorton, KoKo Taylor, or Etta James. Aretha's Blues doesn't try to compete or "rock" like a man's Blues. Aretha's Blues is a woman's Blues--smart, sassy, pleading, proud, and defiant all at the same time. One gets to feel it all when she belts out "I Never Loved A Man the Way I Love You," "Soul Serenade," and "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man".

And the piano playing--yes, that's Aretha--that pure syncopated gospel style that many church going African Americans take for granted on any given Sunday morning.

Add this body of work to your Aretha collection. You won't have the blues for long and you will come to understand what it means to "go to church."

Soul is a Serious Business - and She's Got it Down!.......2007-02-23

Yeah, I've always been a fan of Aretha's. But I gained a new appreciation for her upon hearing this soul landmark. It's seriously up there with those Sly Stone and Stevie Wonder classics. She is, simply, the ultimate soul singer, with the ultimate soul anthem to her credit: Respect. She took the Otis Redding song and gave it quite the makeover. Sure, Otis' version is great, but this one puts it and any other covers of it to shame and back. The rest of the album lives in Respect's shadow, but there's lots more to like about it: the bluesy title track, for one, as well as moving versions of Do-Right Woman, Do-Right Man and Sam Cooke's oft-covered A Change is Gonna Come. Speaking of covers, I love her versions of Drown in My Own Tears and Good Times. Sure, both are overrecorded, but Aretha somehow gives them personality. And Dr. Feelgood has to be her most underrated. Even a few of the minor tracks (Soul Serenade; Baby, Baby, Baby, Save Me) would've led the way on a lesser album.
Be sure to buy this. I know that most consider soul a more singles-based genre than an album-based one, but there are quite a few good soul LP's out there that deserve the same recognition as the '60's rock classics. This is one of them.

One Of The All Time Best.......2007-02-15

A definite CLASSIC, and I do not use that word loosely. Bought this album when it first came out, and now own the CD. It is timeless. If you like music, any music, then you owe it to yourself to own this record!!! Don't think twice, just buy it.....

Timeless soul diamond.......2007-01-13

Worth checking out on the merit of transcendent hit "Respect" alone, "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Loved You" is one of my favorite soul albums for three main reasons: Aretha's voice, of course, the ripping backing band she's got, and the songs.

Anyone with a radio has probably heard Aretha belt out "Respect" and other hits, but checking out an entire album really enhanced my appreciation of her remarkable voice. Her range and power are extraordinary, and to think of her pounding the keys while singing out her anguish and happiness really makes the album magic. Her lively wailing on "Drown in My Own Tears" is soaked in authenticity, and her sultry readings of the title track and "Dr. Feelgood" make it a surprisingly steamy affair. It's great to hear Aretha pour her sweat, heart, and guts into these songs and hear the soft, hard, fiery and sweet sounds her voice is capable of.

The backing band is tight and spot on--there's some really gnarly blues guitar, for instance, on the title track, and "Save Me" doesn't drop a funk-soaked beat. Throughout the whole album, the saxes and brass shine and accentuate the spaces between Aretha's confessions, illustrating the soul truth that simple is powerful. The background singers also help support Aretha's power with soft harmonies (like on the jazzy "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream").

Last, the songs are stupendous. Not only does Franklin conquer Otis Redding's "Respect" and cut the definitive version, she also reimagines Sam Cooke's "Good Times" and gives the man a run for his money on her tender reading of "A Change is Gonna Come." Along the way, she also manages to make soul classics out of a few other songwriters' tunes ("Do Right Woman") AND co-write some soul classics of her very own. Serious business indeed.

I love this CD and listen to it all the time--no matter how radio-overplayed "Respect" is, this album still glitters with the magic that created it and remains part of the bedrock of my modest soul collection.

Heart and Soul.......2007-01-10

It's a bautiful record, from the best aretha's atlantic period. It's one of the most important r'n'b records of all times...Any more words are not required!!
Roberto from Italy (Tuscany)

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spiritual americana
Rich Heritage
Superb
Can't walk away from it!
Mana from Heaven

American Angels

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

spiritual americana.......2007-01-06

I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!

Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11

Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.

Superb .......2006-08-07

This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.

Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07

My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.

These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.

Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08

I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.

La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection

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La La Means Great Music Inside
Soul Heaven
TY BESS(THE MUSIC MAN)
The Delfonics were bad!
A good start..., and didn't War sing...."where was you at"....!?

La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection
The Delfonics
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Tracks:

La-La Means I Love You
I'm Sorry
Break Your Promise
Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)
Somebody Loves You
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You Got Yours And I'll Get Mine
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Trying To Make A Fool Of Me
When You Get Right Down To It
Over And Over
Delfonics Theme
Hey! Love
Walk Right Up To The Sun
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Among the originators of the Philly soul sound of the late '60s and pre-disco '70s, the Delfonics fashioned hit after hit with the same basic formula of ultra-romantic crooning, three-part harmonies, and a supremely mellow accompaniment that came with a pillow of lush string orchestrations. The 20 Delfonics hits collected on La-La Means I Love You--including their best-known songs, "La-La Means I Love You" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"--amount to R&B easy-listening, often soothing to the degree they become aural wallpaper. At times, though, this stuff can transcend its own schmaltz. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

La La Means Great Music Inside.......2007-07-16

Delfonics fans-take a listen. Every track is here, excellent recordings, and still the lush group blend that takes you there and back. It's a smooth ride!

Soul Heaven.......2007-06-04

A great soul album. I missed out on the Delfonics in the 70's, but was alerted to what they were by the Quentin Tarantino film "Jackie Brown". Great songs, performed with true conviction and musicality.

TY BESS(THE MUSIC MAN).......2006-12-23

Out of all the best of cd,s this collection really has the best of the group!.The classic La la la means i love you,over and over,told you so and didnt i blow your mine is just the tip of the ice berg.A group that thom bell(master producer of the spinners early albums with atlantic records)work with and they nail every song on this cd.The so called r& b out today can,t hold a candle to one of the masters of r&b the mighty delfonics enjoy!

The Delfonics were bad! .......2006-09-17

I remember being able to hit all the high notes you'll hear on this excellent compilation of lush Philly Soul. If I try it now, I'm off work for three days. When I first heard "He Don't Really Love You" (not included here) I was like, "WHO IS THIS?????" By the time they hit with "You've Been Untrue" (also not included), I knew they were a regional group bound for the big-time. Enter La-La (Means I Love You) and the rest is....well you know.... Anyway, I'm proud to own this disc, and like a dream come true, the 4th disc on the nostalgia inducing Cameo-Parkway 1957 - 1967 Box Set contains both of those pre-breakout tunes I've mentioned. The Delfonics? When you get right down to it, these guys were bad!!!!

A good start..., and didn't War sing...."where was you at"....!?.......2006-04-05

Rhythm & blues music listeners were not necessarily Doo-Wop listeners, who did not necessarily move to the new sound of the sixties, Motown etc., and those not necessarily to the sweet soul sound of the early 70s, or on to the disco sound of the later 70s and on......... Point being, music has always had a tendency of impacting (especially teenagers) the listener as tied in to the era released. That does not mean old school music cannot be enjoyed by non era listeners, good music, as Lou Rawls so eloquently put it.... "will last forever" but, as an example if the question is raised "where was you at" when you first heard the 45 "My New Love" by the Delfonics (so often played on urban radio stations in '68 (also on the "Sounds Of Sexy Soul" lp) and an overlooked song on "hits" cds (do the cd song compilers even know?), what is one's reply? Beginning with their debut single, 1966 "He Don't Really Love You" on the obscure "Moon Shot" record label, followed in 1967 by the 45 "You've Been Untrue"- Cameo-Parkway label, through the last album release in 1974 on Philly Groove Records, the Delfonics music has been sought by those who know and love, "East Coast Sweet Soul" and the Philly Sound". It is a type of music! The writer is taken aback when reading, "This stuff can transcend it's own schmaltz"? "Stuff"? Whoa-a! This is music of an era, late 60s - mid 70s. "Where was we at...., when these songs and albums were released? Fifties "Doo-Wop" or 90s "House" music may be far from everyone's taste but, for those impacted by the music of, at the time, just as relevant to them as the various types and era of music listened to and enjoyed by others, are to them. I personally find it difficult to believe a truly insightful review can be written about music unless the writer was "there" during the era of release. An era has it's own "feel". For those who liked/loved the music of the Delfonics, this compilation is a good start, it has 20 songs on it. The reason the Delfonics albums have long since been chased collectible albums is because the songs not on the few, "hits" cds are harbored there, "My New Love", "For The Love I Gave To You", etc., etc., etc., not on the "hits" releases. Recently, all their albums except "Tell Me This Is A Dream"-1972, have been reissued, finally! With "La La Means I Love You"-1967, "The Sounds Of Sexy Soul"-1968, "The Delfonics"-1970, "Alive & Kicking-1974", and the unreleased (in 1976) lp "The Professionals", released on cd, the music of the Delfonics (minus their first 2 releases, the two 45s) is now availible to all, at digital sound quality! This cd, loaded with sweet soul classics but, not all! The album reissues contain more! The Delfonics, it's Buy Time!

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Because I Love It
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I Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the '60s, Vol. 2

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An excellent collection of songs.
Shame on the KID who put this one together
I know all of the songs!
A gorgeous CD

I Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the '60s, Vol. 2
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Customer Reviews:

An excellent collection of songs........2006-02-01

Being that I was born in the mid-eighties, I did not have the priveledge of growing up listening to music of this sort. When I found this CD among my dad's collection I decided to give it a listen because I recognized some of the songs. I'm very glad I did!

I greatly enjoy almost all of the songs, in particular The Kinks "All Day and All of the Night" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens.

The rest of the songs are top-notch "oldies" as well, easily recognizable classics. The only song I don't really care for is "The Little Old Lady From Pasadena" by Jan & Dean, though it is still an okay song.

Overall, I would certainly recommend this CD... when you find one both a father and a daughter can easily enjoy together, it must be good.

Shame on the KID who put this one together.......2002-11-18

This is one BAD example of the music of this decade. First, the 60s started on JAN.one but I guess that dosen't count!
If your looking to get a handle on where R+R (all) comes from this turkey an't it.

I know all of the songs!.......2002-01-23

I hate compilation CD's that are supposed to be the best of something but manage to be the best of whatever singles the producer had lying around in the backseat of his car. This CD, however, is what it claims to be. I've never seen a compilation album with so many hits and so many recognizeable tunes. All of these songs are fun to listen to and the few songs you may not recognize are catchy 60-ish sounding riffs anyway. This is, by far, the most versatile CD I own.

A gorgeous CD.......2000-06-23

Hello. It's a real nice collection most of all because it includes some artist i thought I never heard again. Some of them as The Kinks, The Vogues or Jan and Dean aren't easy to find in some other collections. The sound is excelent and the artists are well selected. Congratulations.

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Smooth Ride
Top Notch Album Of ANY Genre
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Smooth 1992 debut
Back From The Mystery System......The Love Cycle

If I Ever Fall in Love
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Customer Reviews:

Smooth Ride.......2007-02-20

This album is a nice, smooth ride all the way through. If you like slow jams from back in the early '90's, then this one is probably already in your collection. If not, and you're looking to add some more slow jams into your iPod, this is a good CD to rip some tracks. "Together Forever" is a popular song played in weddings from the '90's, and "If I Ever Fall In Love" is a slow jam classic, with two versions (a capella and w/ music) on this album. "Comforter" is also another one that will make it on your date night drive, and "Baby, I'm Yours" is probably another one that will bring back some nostalgic thoughts. If you're a youngster (under 20's), then you probably didn't hear Shai unless you were introduced to it by someone that was a fan from the '90's. But, this album is good enough to catch present-day fans as well. If you like Boyz II Men, New Edition, and other male R&B groups that specializes in slow jams, this is a good album to add to your collection.

Top Notch Album Of ANY Genre.......2007-01-12

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"Sexual Interlude" opens the CD nicely with the best use of a saxophone over an 808 drum kit and 3 piano chords ever done. A must for any night-cap situation. The male spoken-word voice makes a great treat for you ladies. Great opener for the album. THe rest of the album only gets better with amazing 808-jazz from Carl "Groove" Martian with the likes of "Comforter", the Title track (remix and original), "Sexual", "Together Forever", "Waiting For The Day" being obvious highlights. Definately ahead of its time and till this day, hasn't been duplicated. One poster said they didn't rival Boyz II Men. Hmm.. I wonder if were talking about the same group. While I don't prfess these guys to outright outdo Boyz II Men, but even Boyz II Men would be hard pressed to try and duplicate the rich barritone harmonies of this super-group. This CD is timeless and would even be relivant today with R&B infusing 808 into their songs but not quite pulling it off like Shai did 15 years ago. This CD is a MUST have!! I highly recommend.

Yeeah!.......2006-02-25

This cd is really good. I LOVE "Comforter"! I can listen to that song over and over again.

Smooth 1992 debut.......2005-03-21

After the sucess of Boyz II Men, the early nineties show a slew of four part harmony infused R&B groups, 97 % of the groups had some sort of sucess and Shai is no expection. The harmony on the CD can't rival Boyz II Men but it's still smooth and lush in it's own right. Stand out tracks include Sexual, Comforter, Together Forever, the title track and Baby I'm Yours.

Back From The Mystery System......The Love Cycle.......2004-05-01

New Shai Album: Back From the Mystery System

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Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
R-O-C-K - Bill Haley & His Comets
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
Guitar Boogie Shuffle - The Virtues
Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day
Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent
Venus - Frankie Avalon
Everyday - Buddy Holly
Gome Go With Me - The Del Vikings
Oh! Carol - Neil Sedaka
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
Love Potion # 9 - The Clovers
Rumble - Link Wray & His Ray Men

Customer Reviews:

A "Digital Mastering" that's worse than the original .......2006-01-25

I grew up listening to these songs when they were new, and own well over fifty '50's-Rock CDs, so I know how these songs sound, and I almost always LIKE digitally remastered songs. (For example, see my review of "Elv1s 30 #1 Hits.") Thus I was quite surprised that something sounded off when I played this CD in a low-fi environment (at water aerobics, through Tivoli Songbook radios that have 2.5 inch speakers).

My guess is that the "Digital Mastering" consisted of eliminating some static by basically eliminating essentially all high pitched sound (probably all sound above about 10 mhz), and boosting the bass. Conceptually the idea sounds good. In practice, it doesn't work for me, because: gone is the zing of the higher guitar notes and vocals, and the most noticeable effect on the bass is higher distortion. This problem is particularly noticeable with "Chantilly Lace."

Perhaps on a bottom-of-the-line boombox (such as GPX or Craig) this "Mastering" actually would sound better than the originals.

For a far better '50s-Rock collection, one need go no further than the "Better Together" CD listed; that CD is: "The Ultimate Rock & Roll Collection: The 50's."

duplicate item.......2005-08-09

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Not a bad compilation CD........2004-07-26

One of the on line reviews I read stated that these tracks were not by the original artists, which made me debate whether or not to return the CD. I decided to give it a try. I really enjoyed it.
Except for one track I believe these are the original artists.
I have my doubts about Love Potion #9. But Summertime Blues and
Rumble make up for it. Also, I don't remember at all Bill Haley's recording of R O C K. Overall it's a good compilation. It's a keeper.

Terrific Little CD.......2004-06-02

This is an excellent compilation of 50s hits. The lineup is solid, but the remastering isn't notable and more songs could have been included. Nevertheless, in the glut of compliations where the tracks aren't the original hit recordings, this is a terrific little CD.

I love rock & roll; hits of the '50s.......2003-11-06

This is, by far, the worst CD I have ever heard. I grew up in the '50s and know that these are not the original artists who are listed. Whoever is pretending to imitate them is not even close. The musicianship and recording qualities are horrible; if the songs had been done well by other musicians, it would not be quite such a disappointment!

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Great Al Green Classic
5 star album, 1 star mastering job
Soul has never been better!
this is his best
Forever Al

I'm Still in Love With You
Al Green
Manufacturer: The Right Stuff
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000087DSN
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

I'm Still In Love With You
What A Wonderful Thing Love Is
Look What You Done For Me
Simply Beautiful
Oh, Pretty Woman
For The Good Times
Love and Happiness
One of These Good Old Days
I'm Glad You're Mine
Up Above My Head (Bonus Track)
I Think It's For The Feeling (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Great Al Green Classic.......2007-02-08

This is one of the best of Al Greens' collection. I buy it, I play it until it's unplayable, and replace it. My cd collection can't be without it.

5 star album, 1 star mastering job.......2007-01-31

I agree with the other reviews -- this album is excellent and, for me, is Al at his best.

I wanted to add my two cents about this particular edition of it, though. I bought this when it came out just to hear the bonus tracks and was horrified at how horrible this cd sounded compared to the previous cd edition on the same label (The Right Stuff) as well as various other cds that contain some of the same hit tracks. The mastering engineer here definitely used too many of the tools at his disposal in an effort to enhance what was already on the master tapes. Unfortunately removing the analog tape hiss (not that it was excessive to begin with anyway) removed the sense of life from these recordings. And other processing REALLY screwed up some of these songs, causing the vocals to become an unfocused mess (I've heard that this is the result of an attempt to widen the stereo image). Do yourself a favor and seek out the previous cd on the same label (unfortunately no bonus tracks there) or an import version on the Demon label.

Soul has never been better!.......2006-06-09

I agree, why aren't there more reviews of this album?

Al Green is quite possibly the most underrated artist ever, soul music or otherwise. Though some might disagree, most of this is due to the fact that the 70's was extremely competitve music-wise. Whlie The Reverend is remembered, he is not remembered as fondly as Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass and Barry White. And that beloved is a shame.

Still in Love with You is a complete album. The type of album that you can play straight through, in order, time after time. Each songs flows into the next creating the sense of a man giving a melodic testimony concerning his innermost feelings about love, life, longing, pain, sadness melancholy and redemption. Not a wasted note, sound or breath is to be found on the entire album.

Of all of the instruments used in the making of this album, Al's voice is the greatest of them. It can be heard best on "Simply Beautiful". It is simple, controlled and seductive. He purposely teases with a falsetto that's as light as a feather yet as powerful as a tiger. All within his control at the same time. He sings as if he's whispering in his lady's ear - the moans at the end are potent enough to produce babies themselves.

You cannot be a music fan or collector of any kind without owning this album. Masterpiece is an understatement..this is what the soul afterlife must be like.

this is his best.......2006-03-05

Al Green was the first great soul singer in the 70's. Plenty of releases until today; yet he failed to release a better album than this, with another one called "call me". These 2 albums stand apart from all the rest of his work.
This album definitely sets the standard of what we call today Smooth Soul.
If you are new to Al Green's work, this album next to "call me", are the ones. You will not regret it.

Forever Al.......2005-08-21

Listining to this cd brought back fond memories of my early 20s in Detroit rivaling the Motown popularity when music was king,
Al Green is a timeless testamony of love and happiness.Yes Al we're still in love with your music.

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i love diana
Love Conquers Everything
Diana Still Reigns Supreme!
Excellent CD from the greatest Pop/R&B Diva
When Will This Diva Get the Respect She Deserves?

I Love You
Diana Ross
Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

Remember
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I Want You
I Love You (That's All That Really Matters)*
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The Look Of Love
Take My Breath Away
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Remember (Reprise)*Original Diana Ross song/new to this

Amazon.com

Diana Ross may have hand-selected the 14 songs on this disc, but as its executive producer she didn't do her domineering reputation justice. Arrangements sag when they should snap-to. At times they're dozy. Occasionally, as in Berlin's "Take My Breath Away," they drown themselves in melancholy. But the good news is that they don't pull Diana's vocals down with them. There are moments on I Love You when the world's most distinguished diva positively purrs (Harry Nilsson's classic "Remember," which opens and closes the disc), and others when she digs deep ("To Be Loved"); 40-plus years into her career, her voice is still her own. In addition to the arrangements, problems with this imperfect disc include the songs themselves which, in this age of carefully calculated comebacks, could have been better edited (Spiral Staircase's "More Today Than Yesterday" is Ross's speed; Paul McCartney's contemplative "I Will" isn't). Still, when Diana goes for redemption she does it up big, true to form, and where I Love You redeems itself best is on its sole original composition. Title track "I Love You" is pure valentine; a heartfelt burst that, in three sweetly sung words, speaks volumes. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

i love diana.......2007-07-03

how lovely to hear something new from diana good album of covers if not alittle strange choice ie crazy little thing called love didnt get that one at all stick to what your so fab at doing the love songs the rest of the album is great

Love Conquers Everything.......2007-06-24

I saw Diana Ross on American Idol and decided to purchase this CD. 'I Love You' is fun, a lilting ride and an aural experience into the genre of love. Diana Ross never sounded better. The choice of material is timeless. The classic material is not your typical standards, but standards they are! With each listen it gets better. 'You Take My Breath' away is a fresh breeze from a cannon of contempory favorites. 'Lovely Day' sets the tone for top notch productions and vocal interpretations. Other standouts include 'To Be Loved', 'Remember', "More Today Than Yesterday' and 'The Look of Love'. Play it for a while and you'll discover several classics that you never heard before. A very enjoyable experience--try it you'll love it.

Diana Still Reigns Supreme!.......2007-06-09

I generally only write book reviews but I want to get my two cents worth in on this most recent CD by Diana Ross. I have been a fan of Diana since her early days with The Supremes. I am proud to say I have a copy of everything she has ever recorded. Saw her live once again last year, at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, and let me tell you the girl still has it goin' on! She looked marvelous (as usual) and her voice was in prime form. The evening (a one night only) was sold out. The audience was mostly filled with her die hard fans and the evening was a very special one. I was glad and anxious to get my copy of "I Love You" and I think it is OK. There is still room for another hit from this Diva. Personally, my favorite cut on the CD is "I Want You", the old Marvin Gaye hit (this song was actually written by Diana's brother). I wish she would release it as a single and maybe do some remixes. I also really enjoy her rendition of "Only You" originally sung by The Platters. I am disappointed that the album has so many covers,ultimately, I would like to see her release a CD that has all new material, I truly believe she has a few more hits in her. As some other reviewers have suggested, she should turn over the management of her career to someone who will promote her as she should be promoted. She has been a pioneer in the industry and she should be respected for all that she has accomplished and done in paving the way for the diva's that have come after her. Diana Ross is a fabulous performer, she doesn't have the strongest voice in the world these days (as was evidenced by her AI performance) but she most definitely still reigns supreme!

Excellent CD from the greatest Pop/R&B Diva.......2007-06-04

I have watched Diana Ross perform in Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena and The Point in Dublin. She is in fine form and continues to be one of the greatest concert performers of all time.

The I Love You CD is a well balanced, well produced easy listening CD that is refreshing. It is the type of CD that grows on you. Highlights include: I Want You, What About Love, Lovely Day, I Love You and my favorite, Always and Forever.

If you want to know what excellent music is all about, buy this CD for your personal collection. Give it also as a gift to friends and loved ones. You won't regret it.

When Will This Diva Get the Respect She Deserves?.......2007-05-17

I have been a Supremes fan since the first strains of "When the Lovelight Starts Shining in His Eyes." There was something about this group and the nicotine-soprano lead of Diane Ross that set them apart from all the other groups. This talented combination hit the stratosphere. But in this country what goes up must eventually come down and stories of tantrums, ego, love affairs with influential people, and diva-like behavior followed La Ross and eventually led to the downfall of that group. Mary struggled mightily to keep the group going and The Supremes came up with some major hits (Up The Ladder, Stoned Love, Floy Joy, Nathan Jones, River Deep Mountain High). However without Ross, Motown lost interest and the group died.

Here is my point. The stories about Miss Ross may be true but she has to be irritated and upset about her and The Supremes treatment by the press and industry. Diana and the Supremes paved the way for all female rock acts that came after them. They "crossed" and in that journey brought many acts with them, not just from Motown. They also elevated the glamour of Afro-American women in a way that not had happened since Lena Horne. When I was a child, we waited with baited breath for every Supreme appearance on television, whether it be on Andy Williams, Ed Sullivan, or a Rodgers & Hart special with The Mamas and the Papas. At one time, only The Supremes, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr. and the still brilliant Leslie Uggams were the only African-Americans seen regularly on television.

The Supremes and Diana never got their true due. Besides the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame few honors have come their way and none during their heyday. They never won a Grammy or even a special Grammy for that matter. And during their tenure as the most successful female group of all time and only 2nd to the Beatles in popularity, they were constantly attacked. The critics said they were too "white", too made-up, too much. Yet they could sing a Rodgers and Hart Medley, sing several of their #1 hits, sing someone else's hits, do a tribute to Sam Cooke, do a Broadway medley and get a thunderous standing ovation. Without extra voices, dancers running around them, triple tracking or lipsynching, just three talented, beautiful ladies at the microphone. We will never see the likes of it again (Listen to Diana Ross and the Supremes Live at London's Talk of the Town).

As for "I Love You." it is not her best album. Ashford and Simpson produced her best work. However, it is wonderful to hear that supreme voice not damaged by age or stimulants (take a listen to the latest Dionne Warwick duets ablum and you will know what I mean). She could have tried to do a hip hop album or even gone country, but she stuck to what she does best. I am not in love with some of the arrangements but considering she could not get a record deal in the states (I guess you have to be 23 to get one these days) and had to go to England to record it on very little money, that is a quibble. After 44 years to have Diana Ross sound like... well... like Diana Ross, is a joy.

I believe that if anyone ever "really" says thank you to La Ross for what she has achieved and how she has paved the way for others who came behind her and The Supremes, she will go into a studio and come up with something from her heart that will be tremendous. The chops are still there. Until then..."I Love You" more than fills the bill.

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GORGEOUS!
Wonderful intro To MEHDl ...
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The Complete Wedding Album
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Release Date: 1998-04-28

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Through The Eyes Of Love - William Tritt
Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet - William Tritt
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Rondeau - Michael Murray
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Largo - Larry Cooperman
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Customer Reviews:

GORGEOUS!.......2007-06-13

I wish this CD had been around when I was planning my wedding as it would have been great for helping the bride to select music! Still, it's wonderful to listen to now.

Wonderful intro To MEHDl ..........2006-06-08

I've always enjoyed Great Wedding music and this album is no exception, but while reading some of the customer recommendations posted on this site I discovered a group by the name of MEHDl (pronounced medie). After an online search I found their site (S00THINGMUSIC,C0M) and listened to the samples...
I was instantly blown away by the quality of this music and so I gave it a try and now that I have listened to these CDs several times I really must say that although I'm still a Tomaso Albinoni fan of, I find MEHDl to be a great addition to this CD. I had them both in my multi-disc CD player during the wedding and love the way they compliment each other. I highly recommend that you give this artist a try or atleast just go listen to the samples, I have a feeling you'll be glad you did.

great.......2006-02-19

Highly recommended. Even has suggestions for pre-ceremony, processional, ceremony, and recessional inside. 2 different versions of Midsummer Night's Dream march included - one with trumpet and organ and one with a full orchestra. Lots of great selections, well recorded.

The Complete Wedding Album.......2005-08-05

This album has a lot of great wedding music. It had all of the songs I was looking for. There also is great background music for the ceremony. Glad I purchased it

Almost the compete wedding album.......2004-05-07

I used this cd to help me plan which songs I wanted to use for each part of the wedding. This cd helps you suggest the placement for the prelude, processional, ceremony and recessional. The cd mainly has classical songs, but it does have a few of "today's" songs. There could have been a few more songs they could have added. But overall, its a good cd.

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