Double Exposure

Track Listings
1. Double ZZ
2. Swoop
3. Joystick
4. Keep It Live (On the K.I.L.)
5. Knock! Knock!
6. Heartbeat
7. There I Go
8. Let It All Blow
9. Let It Whip
10. Double ZZ (Reprise)

Double Exposure,Dazz Band,Intersound Records,Funk,Pop,R&B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues


Double Exposure

Double Exposure
My Love Is Free: The Best of Double Exposure
Average customer rating: Not rated
    My Love Is Free: The Best of Double Exposure
    Double Exposure
    Manufacturer: Koch Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    DiscoDisco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. The Very Best of the Originals
    2. Ecstasy Passion & Pain
    3. El Coco - Greatest Disco Hits
    4. Super Rare Disco, Vol. 2
    5. Super Rare Disco, Vol. 1

    ASIN: B000EZ914M
    Release Date: 2006-06-06

    Tracks:

    1. Ten Percent (Original 7' Mix)
    2. My Love Is Free (Original 7' Mix)
    3. Everyman (Original 7' Mix)
    4. Handy Man
    5. Newsy Neighbors (Original 7' Mix)
    6. There Is No Reason
    7. Can We Be In Love
    8. I Got The Hots (For Ya)
    9. Perfect Lover (Original 7' Mix)
    10. (Why Do We Have To Go Our) Separate Ways
    11. Falling In Love With You
    12. Ten Percent (Walter Gibbons Original 12' Mix)
    13. My Love Is Free (Tom Moulton Original 12' Mix)
    14. Everyman (Danny Krivit Re-Edit)
    Double Exposure
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Double Exposure
      Shoes
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000RC8QN4

      Product Description

      1 Hangin' Around With You 2 Every Girl 3 Too Late 4 Your Very Eyes 5 Tomorrow Night 6 Take You Away 7 Jet Set (Ver. 1) 8 Cruel You 9 Three Times 10 I Don't Wanna Hear It 11 In My Arms Again 12 Somebody Has What I Had 13 I Don't Miss You 14 Ever Again 15 Now And Then 16 When It Hits 17 Only In My Sleep 18 Yes Or No 19 In Her Shadow 20 Found A Girl 21 She Satisfies 22 The Things You Do 23 A Voice Inside Me 24 Jet Set (Ver. 2) 25 Karen 26 Hopin' She's The One 27 Hate To Run 28 Burned Out Love 29 Girls Of Today 30 Time To Make It
      Double Exposure
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Two great tastes that go great together
      • Can't Wait for the Sequel...
      • The Champs win in the first round
      Double Exposure
      Trans Champs
      Manufacturer: Thrill Jockey
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      4-for-3 Alternative Rock4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 Pop4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 Rock4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Gold
      2. III
      3. IV
      4. V
      5. VI

      ASIN: B00005O7QJ
      Release Date: 2001-10-23

      Tracks:

      1. Give It To You
      2. The Big Machine
      3. First Comes Sunday Morning
      4. Then Comes Saturday Night
      5. Somebody Like You

      Album Description

      The 1st of two EP's featuring Trans Am & The Champs collaborating on each others material. Packaged in a slipcase from Thrill Jockey Records.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Two great tastes that go great together.......2001-12-08

      Being that the Champs and Trans Am are two of the very few currently existing bands that I actually like and support, of course I was all over this record like a bum on a bologna sandwich.

      Overall, it isn't quite as good either of the band's best work. But it IS great nevertheless. The Champs seem to dominate. It sounds like the Champs cooked most of the entrees, then Trans Am added their 11 secret herbs & spices. As is to be expected, tongue is WAY in cheek. My favorite track is Then Comes Saturday Night, which would make Foghat and Boston proud.

      For a chuckle, look at the back cover of this CD, then go look at the back cover of Black Flag's My War album.

      5 out of 5 stars Can't Wait for the Sequel..........2001-11-06

      For anyone who enjoys the music of Trans Am or the ... Champs this is an essential buy. I would say the result of these two bands getting together leans a little more towards the Trans Am scheme of things (very little metal). The only complaint I have of this record is that it is way too short. The music is incredible, And the highlight is definitely the two tracks, "First Comes Sunday Morning" and "Then Comes Saturday Night". I have a feeling these two songs will make it on to a lot of mix tapes over the winter. An unbelievable achievement in collaboration.

      4 out of 5 stars The Champs win in the first round.......2001-11-05

      So, this "collaboration" is actually the result of the Champs sending five songs over to Trans Am for improvement and overdubs. I was picturing the Trans Champs in one studio writing songs. Basically, this sounds a lot like the Champs. Two songs have vocals, one is an acoustic number, one is obviously the Champs mainly, and one is mainly Trans Am.
      Double Exposure
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Double Exposure
      • Great stuff from two great performers
      • Picture Perfect Chris Connor And Maynard Ferguson
      • Double Exposure!
      Double Exposure
      Chris Connor , and Maynard Ferguson
      Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Live at Peacock Lane 1956-1957
      2. M.F.Horn 2 & The Ballad Style of Maynard Ferguson
      3. New Sound of Maynard Ferguson
      4. It's My Time
      5. Band Ain't Draggin'

      ASIN: B00006RYIT
      Release Date: 2003-04-08

      Tracks:

      1. Summertime
      2. I Only Have Eyes For You
      3. It Never Entered My Mind
      4. Two Ladies In De Shade Of De Banana Tree
      5. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
      6. The Lonesome Road
      7. All The Things You Are
      8. Black Coffee
      9. Happy New Year
      10. Thats How It Went, All Right

      Album Description

      We have to credit our customers for this one…when we put out Chris Connor's "A Portrait of Chris" album and mistakenly stated that Maynard Ferguson played on it, we got a bunch of messages basically saying "You're wrong, he doesn't, but you really should put out Chris' and his Double Exposure album!" Well, we are your humble servants, especially when the album in question is such a gem, featuring the two giants—then on two different labels!—harkening back to their association in Stan Kenton's band for a cookin' set of mostly standards. Includes "Summertime," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "It Never Entered My Mind," "Two Ladies in De Shade of De Banana Tree," "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most," "The Lonesome Road," "All the Things You Are," "Black Coffee," "Happy New Year" and "That's How It Went, All Right." The complete 1960 release, a Collectors' Choice Music exclusive!

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Double Exposure.......2006-07-17

      As I had only the old vinyl copy of this superb album and it was somewhat battered from playing, it was a joy to find that it was available on CD.What can you say about an album featuring two such great artistes as Maynard and Chris.The chemistry is evident from the start. It would be useful to know whether there is another album featuring the two of them?

      5 out of 5 stars Great stuff from two great performers.......2005-07-21

      While the tune selection dates the album - 'Summertime', 'I only have eyes for you' and 'Lonesome Road' were never among my favourites or mayhap they got worn out from OVER exposure - several items are gems. 'It never entered my mind', 'Spring can really hang you up the most' and 'Banana tree' are my faves. Ferguson lets Connor sing and his excursions into the stratosphere are timely and apt. The band never over-shadows that warm dusky voice but everyone seems to be having a good time. I did. And will again and again.

      5 out of 5 stars Picture Perfect Chris Connor And Maynard Ferguson.......2003-08-25

      This is a duo with the number one horn player of the twentieth century Maynard Ferguson and Big Band singer Chris Connor. Maynard's status is obviously much higher than Chris's although Chris is so beautiful in her own realm or domain that we tend to overlook the facts surrounding the legacy of Maynard. One must give this album 5 stars just because.... Maynard is becoming such a collectible based on his greatness. He's still touring at age 75!!!!!! Every trumpet player knows of his greatness. A five star or I should say 10 star performer the last 50+ years. Maynard rules the world on trumpet always and forever. This album is a must in every sense of the word. Bill Hocking

      5 out of 5 stars Double Exposure!.......2003-04-25

      We have to credit our customers for this one...when we put out Chris Connor's "A Portrait of Chris" album and mistakenly stated that Maynard Ferguson played on it, we got a bunch of messages basically saying "You're wrong, he doesn't, but you really should put out Chris' and his Double Exposure album!" Well, we are your humble servants, especially when the album in question is such a gem, featuring the two giants-then on two different labels!-harkening back to their association in Stan Kenton's band for a cookin' set of mostly standards. Includes "Summertime," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "It Never Entered My Mind," "Two Ladies in De Shade of De Banana Tree," "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most," "The Lonesome Road," "All the Things You Are," "Black Coffee," "Happy New Year" and "That's How It Went, All Right." The complete 1960 release, a Collectors' Choice Music exclusive!
      Ten Percent
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Double Exposure's debut album was a classic in every way.
      • TY BESS(THE MUSIC MAN)
      • F-U-N-K-Y
      • This is pure gold!
      • Pretty Good
      Ten Percent
      Double Exposure
      Manufacturer: Salsoul Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      DiscoDisco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Disco | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Disco | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      Dance PopDance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      GeneralGeneral | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Original Salsoul Classics: The 20th Anniversary
      2. My Love Is Free: The Best of Double Exposure
      3. Ecstasy Passion & Pain
      4. Super Rare Disco, Vol. 2
      5. Super Rare Disco, Vol. 1

      ASIN: B000001H5A
      Release Date: 1995-12-05

      Tracks:

      1. Ten Percent
      2. Gonna Give My Love Away
      3. Everyman
      4. Baby I Need Your Loving
      5. Just Can't Say Hello
      6. My Love Is Free
      7. Pick Me
      8. My Love Is Free (12' Mix)

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Double Exposure's debut album was a classic in every way. .......2007-05-19

      Perhaps because they recorded for a label so closely associated with Disco music (Salsoul Records) Double Exposure never got the acclaim or recognition they deserved. This album, however, is truly superb on all counts and is a perfect (musical) marriage of Disco and Soul. The ageless "My Love Is Free" and "Ten Percent" were both major club hits but the album's crown jewel is the glorious remake of The Four Tops' hit "Baby I Need Your Loving". Although they only recorded three LPs, Double Exposure could easily give groups like The Dramatics, The Spinners, The O'Jays, The Temptations and The Four Tops a runfor their fame and money. Originally released in 1976.

      5 out of 5 stars TY BESS(THE MUSIC MAN) .......2006-12-23

      I was very shocked and happy to find this album on cd .The title song ten percent has been used as background music for some sport shows in the 70,s and 80,s.I love the energy in my love is free and ten percent but the real gem is ,just can,t say hello, great love song.Now i can put my album away and relive the magic of double exposure and enjoy!

      5 out of 5 stars F-U-N-K-Y.......2004-06-02

      I found it!!! This is a must to have... Ten Percent & My Love is Free are constantly played at all the clubs-mixed. The music is ageless and gets everyone on to the floor.

      5 out of 5 stars This is pure gold!.......2002-12-25

      The vinyl and the cd versions I have are original I guess though they do not contain the 12" mix of 'My Love Is Free', no big deal since the album version is far better. Anyway, this album and Trammps 'That's Where The Happy People Go' album should be nominated for Disco Hall of Fame, the two best albums ever.

      3 out of 5 stars Pretty Good.......2000-08-11

      This is a Pretty Good Record.Good Up-tempo Material&What have you.it Reminds me of a Cross Between The O'Jays&Taveras.I Hear Elements of Both those Groups here.it has Good Party Type Jams on it.you Hear alot of Different Groups thru Double Exposure.
      Jimmy McGriff/Groove Holmes: Double Exposure
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Jimmy McGriff/Groove Holmes: Double Exposure
        Jimmy McGriff , and Groove Holmes
        Manufacturer: Absolute Spain
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
        Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Hard BopHard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Soul-Jazz & BoogalooSoul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Jazz FunkJazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000008BAG
        Release Date: 1994-04-14

        Tracks:

        1. St. Thomas - Richard "Groove" Holmes
        2. Catherine - Richard "Groove" Holmes
        3. Fingers - Richard "Groove" Holmes
        4. Rainy Day - Richard "Groove" Holmes
        5. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) - Richard "Groove" Holmes
        6. Blue Groove, Pt. 1 - Jimmy McGriff
        7. Blues for a Broken Down Funky Old Bus - Jimmy McGriff
        8. Mocha - Jimmy McGriff
        9. Harp-Er - Jimmy McGriff
        10. Lonesome Road - Jimmy McGriff
        11. Amen - Jimmy McGriff
        The Anthology
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          The Anthology
          Double Exposure
          Manufacturer: Salsoul UK
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          DiscoDisco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
          R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
          Similar Items:
          1. Get as Much Love as You Can/Keep It Comin'

          ASIN: B000C1OZ5I
          Release Date: 2006-04-07

          Tracks:

          1. Ten Percent
          2. Gonna Give My Love Away
          3. Everyman
          4. Baby I Need Your Loving
          5. Just Can't Say Hello
          6. My Love Is Free
          7. Pick Me
          8. I Declare War
          9. Handy Man
          10. Why Do I Have to Leave
          11. Falling in Love
          12. Newsy Neighbours
          13. Perfect Lover
          14. There Is No Reason
          15. There's Something Missing
          16. Ten Percent [Original 7" Mix]

          Tracks:

          1. I Got the Hats (For Ya)
          2. Where Have You Been All My Life
          3. Can We Be in Love
          4. Ice Cold Love
          5. I Wish That I Could Make Love to You
          6. Why Do We Have to Go Our Separate Ways
          7. Ten Percent [Original Walter Gibbons 12" Mix]
          8. My Love Is Free [Original Tom Moulton 12" Mix]
          9. Ten Percent [Original Masters at Work 12" Medley]
          10. My Love Is Free [Original Frankie Knuckler 12" Remix]
          11. Everyman [Original Joe Claussell 12" Remix]
          Double Exposure
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Double Exposure
            Chris Connor and Maynard Ferguson
            Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            Cool JazzCool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
            Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
            Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
            Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
            Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
            JazzJazz | Imports | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B000LZ53EM
            Release Date: 2007-03-05

            Tracks:

            1. Summertime
            2. I Only Have Eyes for You
            3. It Never Entered My Mind
            4. Two Ladies in de Shade of de Banana Tree
            5. Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most
            6. Lonesome Road
            7. All the Things You Are
            8. Black Coffee
            9. Happy New Year
            10. That's How It Went, All Right

            Album Description

            Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.

            Album Details

            Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
            Double Exposure
            Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
            • there is no dazz without skip martin singing these songs!!!
            Double Exposure
            Dazz Band
            Manufacturer: Intersound Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
            FunkFunk | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
            Similar Items:
            1. Here We Go Again
            2. Under the Streetlights
            3. Time Traveler

            ASIN: B000000BWC
            Release Date: 1997-05-20

            Tracks:

            1. Double ZZ
            2. Swoop
            3. Joystick
            4. Keep It Live
            5. Knock Knock
            6. Heartbeat
            7. There I Go
            8. Let It All Blow
            9. Let It Whip
            10. Double ZZ Reprise

            Customer Reviews:

            1 out of 5 stars there is no dazz without skip martin singing these songs!!!.......1999-10-15

            the dazz is my group i love the band but skip is the lead singer i don`t know who is singing on here but he`s not going to cut it bring skip back!!!!
            Photograph (Double Exposure)
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Crazy for Photograph
            • A great 70's album too few people heard
            Photograph (Double Exposure)
            Melanie
            Manufacturer: Munich
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
            Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
            Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
            Soft RockSoft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
            CompilationsCompilations | Pop | Styles | Music | Dance Pop | Easy Listening | General | Oldies | Traditional Vocalists
            FolkFolk | Imports | Stores | Music
            Similar Items:
            1. Photograph
            2. Candles in the Rain/Leftover Wine
            3. Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits Of Melanie
            4. The Good Book/Gather Me
            5. West

            ASIN: B000EBG06I
            Release Date: 2006-05-01

            Tracks:

            1. Cyclone
            2. If I Needed You
            3. Letter
            4. Groundhog Day
            5. Nickel Song... Music! Music! Music!
            6. Photograph
            7. I'm So Blue
            8. Secret of the Darkness (I Believe)
            9. Save Me
            10. Raindance
            11. Friends & Co.

            Tracks:

            1. Groundhog Day [Alternate Version]
            2. Cyclone [Alternate Vocal Version]
            3. Secret of the Darkness (I Believe), Pt. 1
            4. Secret of the Darkness (I Believe), Pt. 2
            5. Unfinished Business [Selma Version]
            6. Whamp Bhomp Song
            7. Ruby Tuesday
            8. Love to Live Again
            9. Here We Go Again
            10. Jukebox Magazine
            11. Miranda
            12. Unfinished Business [West Version]
            13. Remember Me Good
            14. Over the Rainbow

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Crazy for Photograph.......2007-01-23

            was one of many fans who inundated Rhino and drove Melanie and Peter crazy over this album. I joined the Melanie list and began my tirade and became the most hated member on that list, but I believed in the album so much and wanted to see it re-issued so badly I was willing to take the heat, as were a few other member's on the list. We believed in the album and Melanie enough to forge on and now here it is, don't miss the opportunity as it is released in limited numbers. I think every artist has a defining moment, the consumate work, a work that no matter what cannot be duplicated or be touched by any other, for Melanie it is Photograph.The only other album of its time that I would say runs a close second is 1974's 'Madrugada'. Madrugada was masterfully produced and arranged by her husband and producer Peter Schekeryk with Melanie doing some of the best vocals of her career. The song 'The Actress' from 'Madrugada' is brilliant and reminds me of 'Save Me' from 'Photograph' and would make a beautiful medley. Melanie has gift for taking a lyric and turning it into poetry some of her best lyric's appear on these two albums and I believe they really belong together. Melanie does a brilliant cover of the song
            'Wild Horses' by The Rolling Stones on 'Madrugada'that I doubt any vocalist could match in the depth and emotion she gives to the song, not to mention the jaw-dropping vocal which is breath taking, you would have to hear it to believe it. That being said 'Photograph'is exceptional and in my opinion the better of the two only because it does have a timeless quality that is all its own. All things came together to make one incredible album, an album that is now 30 years old, but if it never existed and was released today I don't think anyone would be the wiser, it was like nothing else any artist of the day had done. I believe it was referred to as "experimental" because of the unique quality of the arrangements and vocals. A predecessor to mixing that is standard fare on most albums today, except in those days Melanie was the first to do it. The song's 'Raindance' and 'Cyclone' come to mind right away. The whole album is a testament to Melanie's ablity to tackle any musical genre and do it well. "Im So Blue" which showcases Melanie singing her own beautiful jazz and blues inspired composition to "Groundhog Day" soft and gentle at first explosive in the next. The alternate version of "Groundhog Day" on the second CD with its Native American chants would give Buffy St. Marie a run for her money. The very beautiful "If I Needed You" will make your heart race. She even reaches for the Divine with "Secret Of The Darkness" (I Believe) as good a gospel song as and vocal as any I have heard, will make you get up on your feet and praise the lord. Ultimately though it is Melanie's voice that holds in all together, the most amazing insturment of all on the album capable at this point in career of doing just about anything she asked it to do. I could go on about the excellent vocals, amazing production and lyrics but thats all been said, and not just by her fans. The album was on many top ten critic's list for that year and even bettered the like's of Joni Mitchell. Melanie for all her talent was an is a victim of an image foisted upon her with such a venom by the disgruntled Buddah records label that saw her independence an leave of the label to form her own with Peter called 'Neighborhood Records' as an affront to them. Its seems they believed Melanie owed them and now they would make her pay, and she did dearly. But never the less Melanie remains an immensely talented American original that if given a chance will get under your skin and into your heart and will remain there. Personally I believe that this album is exactly about that image, in the story she is telling with this album. Her story, how she got to where she is and how screwed up the music industry really is, its all about image she is saying, and how wrong everybody got hers. Its ironic that the most personal album, the best album of her career never got heard. Maybe this time it will. For those of you looking for more current material I highly recommend 'Pale By Dimmer Light' Melanie's vocal's are superb and many of the song's like 'The ballad of Crazy love' or 'Extraordinary' reminds one of how gifted a singer/songwriter she is. The only criticism I have of the album is the exclusion of the song 'Prone To Wander' but you can find that on the album 'Crazy Love'.

            5 out of 5 stars A great 70's album too few people heard.......2006-11-16

            What a thrill it is to find this recording remastered on CD!

            Like Mitchell's "Court & Spark" and Baez's "Diamonds & Rust," this recording places a mostly acoustic performer in a lush pop setting. "Photograph" shares many of the same session musicians from those two recordings. The result was, and is, outstanding. "Cyclone" [the opener] is an edgy, adult, Dorthy-Goes-to-Oz outing. From there, the producers allow for a series of pop stylings including Carribean "Secret of Darkness" and jazz "I'm So Blue" (with Art Pepper). There is a thumping version of "(My Baby Wrote Me) The Letter," just for good measure. Disc One of the re-release ends with a live reocrding not on the original release, but fun. I'm not certain there is a need for Disc Two: the cast-offs and alt-takes did nothing for me beyond "Remenber Me Good," which obviously was the last cut from the final release. Melanie was never in a stronger, more confident voice than the late 70's, and this is the best of those recordings. My thanks to "Da Brat" for alerting me to this re-release. I never knew there was a bigger Mealnie fan than me. I hope we meet some day.

            Soul Music:

            1. Dream of a Lifetime
            2. Every Beat of My Heart
            3. Forbidden Vibe
            4. Freddie Scott Sings and Sings and Sings
            5. Funk Funk: The Best of Funk Essentials, Vol. 2
            6. Girlfriend's Boyfriend
            7. Givin'it Back [Import]
            8. Golden Classics
            9. Golden Classics
            10. Good Rockin' Tonight

            Soul Music

            soul music

            Recommended Music:

            Psycho Sick [Explicit Lyrics]

            All On A Christmas Morning (Christmas music for choir and orchestra)

            A 25th Anniversary Tribute: Early Performances 1961-1969

            Jazz Noel

            Ain't Nothing Wrong [CD-single] [Import]

            ...& Again I Say Rejoice

            Air Mail Music: Venezuela Arpa

            Absolutely the Best of the 70's: 20 Big Hits

            Amateur Boyfriend

            Alban Berg: Wozzeck (Opera in 3 Acts) - Franz Grundheber / Hildegard Behrens / Wiener Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado [Box set]

            1937-1939

            16 Zarpasos

            Al Por Amor

            Whatever It Takes

            All Because of You