Staying Power

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Barry White kicks off Staying Power, his first album since 1994's The Icon Is Love, with a title track that boasts of his long-running stamina, both in bed and in terms of his career. Indeed, the mood here is often as reflective as it is seductive. While sticking close to the machine-tooled groove that helped make Icon's "Practice What You Preach" such a memorable single, the disc also finds White putting his low-register stamp on War's "Low Rider" and Sly Stone's "Thank You" (the latter in a version that, intriguingly, recalls the slow There's a Riot Goin' On take more than the better-known hit). Staying power? Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it. --Rickey Wright

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Staying Power

Staying Power

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My Mentor's Final Album

Fabulous final album he made!

The Maestros finale

The Man is back for the second act (no pun intended)

Barry White has Staying Power

Staying Power
Barry White
Manufacturer: Private Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Staying Power
Don't Play Games - (featuring Wa Wa Watson)
The Longer We Make Love (Duet with Chaka Khan)
I Get Off On You - (featuring Gerald Albright)
Which Way Is Up
Get Up
Sometimes
Low Rider
Thank You
Slow Your Roll
Bonus Track: The Longer We Make Love (Duet with Lisa Stansfield)

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Barry White kicks off Staying Power, his first album since 1994's The Icon Is Love, with a title track that boasts of his long-running stamina, both in bed and in terms of his career. Indeed, the mood here is often as reflective as it is seductive. While sticking close to the machine-tooled groove that helped make Icon's "Practice What You Preach" such a memorable single, the disc also finds White putting his low-register stamp on War's "Low Rider" and Sly Stone's "Thank You" (the latter in a version that, intriguingly, recalls the slow There's a Riot Goin' On take more than the better-known hit). Staying power? Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

My Mentor's Final Album.......2007-04-26

This album was released on the day I turned 25, and didn't hesitate in buying it. I wasn't disappointed either. "Staying Power" is aptly named; for it's what he continues to have even though he's physically no longer with us. He even won a non-televised Grammy for this album. Heck with or without a Grammy win, he's won me over as his eternal student/fan. It was cool of him to give Chaka Khan and Lisa Stansfield the opportunity to put their own respective/individual spins on their respective duets with him on the same song. Although I was thrown of a little by his Sly & the Family Stone remake (Thank You) with a rap verse included, I never get disappointed when it comes to him.

Fabulous final album he made! .......2005-01-25

I've heard Barry White's Staying Power several times. It has to be one of his best albums since his series of hits in the '70s. White continues to come out with some sexy ballads like I Get Off On You and the 7-minute plus second song. I love Staying Power and was pleased that it won a Grammy award! The smooth Get Up has a very powerful message. But what also stands out are some funky songs from Barry like Which Way Is Up, his bass heavy remake of War's Low Rider, and the funkier P Diddy remix of Thank You, a Sly and the Family Stone remake. The Longer We Make Love with Lisa Stansfield is so creamy smooth--they both sound good together. This is such a fabulous last album that he made long before his passing in 2003. It shows Barry going out on top again!

The Maestros finale.......2004-05-28

For his 19th album, 1999s 'Staying Power', Barry White puts together a nice set of uptempo numbers & slow burners, with a mature & almost reflective mood to the album. My man was 54 by now and had come full circle on a long journey, and with 'Staying Power' you get to hear the Maestro kick back, relax and share his game on love, life, and experiences. Another bonus with this album is its a chance to hear Barry in crisp and clear sound with sharp production, full bass and treble, as opposed to them dusty ole (but still classic) 70s records. The title track is a hell of a cool jam, although my cut has to be 'Which Way Is Up', with its bouncy beat & cool sax solo. But Barry also offers a rare side to him, as he covers songs by Sly Stone and War, and even brings in Chaka Kahn (who sounds old & past it) and Lisa Stansfield to duet.

Before 'Staying Power' Barry had yet again re-invented himself, this time with a series of cameos on the massive (at the time) Ally McBeal show. This didn't harm the album one bit and he actually even scooped a grammy. This was a great way to bring the curtain down on a long & important career, a strong set of cooled mature R&B which will hit with old & new fans alike. A few laters Barrys bad health was too much to escape and he died at the young age of 58. There will never be another Barry White, R.I.P.

The Man is back for the second act (no pun intended).......2002-02-18

Having survived his second career as a self-parody (crooning over Arby's sandwiches, saving the snakes of Springfield, etc.), Barry has earned the right to take a moment and reflect on what it all means. The result is this mildly entertaining, oddly Republican record.

The centerpiece is a bizarre little tune called "Get Up" which, contrary to one's expectations, is not an exhortation to phallic prowess but rather ye old-fashioned Protestant Work Ethic - i.e. "Get up off your ass and do something." A worthy sentiment, to be sure, but somewhat distracting when attempting to get close to the very special lady of one's choice.

There are the requisite number of make-out soundtracks (featuring lyrics like "You're so precious and cute / You're very very sensitive / You like flowers...") but they all lack the purple-satin plushness of his classic stuff. Mostly this is due to the brittle crispness of the contemporary production (i.e. the famous Barry White orchestration, always the most important part of his sound, is reduced to occasional, repetitive, thin, and probably synthesized strings). But one must also acknowledge the unstayable hands of Time. (There's some wisdom Barry didn't get around to.) His duet with the great Chaka Khan finds the lady in reasonably good voice but as they pant and moan about "turning out the lights", "making it right", and so on, I can never help thinking, "These people are old to be my parents."

So maybe what F. Scott Fitzgerald meant to say was that there *are* second acts in American lives; they're just never as good as the first.

Barry White has Staying Power.......2000-08-19

I personally feel that Staying Power was Barry White's best recording. The title track, " Staying Power" is a modern R and B track that proves Barry White is with the times and still a current and ground breaking performer. His version of " Low Rider" has a roots rock feel to it and is my personal favorite on the CD. The funk influenced " Thank You" is another excellant piece on this CD. This CD features guest performances by Chaka Khan and Lisa Stansfield. Barry is back and better than ever.

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Staying Power
The Hollies
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E8NQW2
Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

Hope
So Damn Beautiful
Prove Me Wrong
Break Me
Shine On Me
Suspended Animation
Touch Me
Emotions
Weakness
Live It Up
Yesterday's Gone
Let Love Pass

Album Description

UK pressing. The Hollies are back with a brand new studio album that will surprise you with its contemporary sounds. Still at the heart of the band since 1963 are the two original members Tony Hicks (Lead guitar & vocals) and Bobby Elliott (drums). The line up is completed by Ray Stile who has been a band member for 20 years along with Ian Parker (keyboards) and new boy Peter Howarth who became the lead singer in 2005 after the sudden death of Carl Wayne who had been the band's front man for almost five years. 12 tracks. EMI. 2006.

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not the classic hollies sound but a good cd anyway
Doesnt Stick to the ears..
Great New Hollies Sound
My Wife Loves It
long live the king

Staying Power
The Hollies
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000D3T4C4
Release Date: 2006-03-06

Tracks:

Hope
So Damn Beautiful
Prove Me Wrong
Break Me
Shine on Me
Suspended Animation
Touch Me
Emotions
Weakness
Live It Up
Yesterday's Gone
Let Love Pass

Album Description

The Hollies are back with a brand new studio album that will surprise you with its contemporary sounds. Still at the heart of the band since 1963 are the two original members Tony Hicks (Lead guitar & vocals) and Bobby Elliott (drums). The line up is completed by Ray Stile who has been a band member for 20 years along with Ian Parker (keyboards) and new boy Peter Howarth who became the lead singer in 2005 after the sudden death of Carl Wayne who had been the band's front man for almost five years. 12 tracks. EMI. 2006.

Album Details

Still at the Heart of the Band Since 1963 Are the Two Original Members Tony Hicks (Lead Guitar and Vocals) and Bobby Elliott (Drums). The Line Up is Completed by Ray Stiles, who Has Been a Band Member for 20 Years, Along with Ian Parker (Keyboards) and 'new Boy' Peter Howarth who Became the Lead Singer in 2005 after the Sudden Death of Carl Wayne, who Had Been the Band's Front Man for Almost Five Years. "Staying Power" features a Host of Major Songwriting Talent from Both Sides of the Atlantic Including A1's Mark Read, Motown's Lamont Dozier ('reach Out I'll Be There', 'baby Love', 'where Did Our Love Go') and Rob Davis, who Won a Grammy for Writing the Kylie Hit 'can't Get You Out of My Head'.

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not the classic hollies sound but a good cd anyway.......2007-06-24

now this doesn't sound like the allan clarke hollies but the cd has a really good contemperary sound.i especially like HOPE;SHINE ON ME;and YESTERDAYS GONE.the best song i feel is LET LOVE PASS.again it really doesn't sound like the hollies but british pop still has a place in my heart.

Doesnt Stick to the ears.........2007-03-21

I was hoping this would be a great comeback CD, but it fails to impress me.

While there are many strong songs here this album doesn't quite sound like classic Hollies. Peter Howarth has a pleasant and strong voice, but just can't match Allan Clarke's distinctiveness that made the Hollies harmonies soar to the sky. Without Clarke the Hollies wind up sounding like any other Adult Contemporary pop band. (I'm reminded of the Little River Band, sorry)

Like so many of the Hollies recordings since "What Goes Around" the biggest problem is everything is smothered in bland "mushy" keyboard arrangements and drum programming. I doubt anytime the Hollies were playing in the same room together. The Hollies were a guitar based group first that recorded most of their 60's and 70's recordings "live" in the studio with little overdubbing. Compared to their older albums "Staying Power" doesn't rock very hard either and plays it too radio-friendly safe. The songs have nice hooks but wind up sounding too generic and bland.

I suggest checking out the sound samples here before purchasing. That the CD also has copyright protection to keep you from copying it on your PC doesn't help my opinion either, though I doubt the Hollies had any say on that.

Great New Hollies Sound.......2006-08-29

Although the familiar voices are gone, the great lyrics and song writing are still present in this new band with the original drummer and bass player. The sound is a little more modern than past recordings but the voices blend well together. The new vocalists are great and this album should be released domestically. I call the music very emotional for lovers and friends. I would think that mostly all Hollies fans will appreciate the music-very emotional and easy to listen to--soft rock as was many of the former Hollies bands were. I hope they tour in the USA and make another album--I will be right there to see them and continue buying their music. Hollies fans-give it a try-you will not be disappointed. Rock on.

My Wife Loves It.......2006-07-29

I've been a Hollies fan for 40 years, ever since I first heard "I'm Alive" when I was 15. I have everything they've recorded, and so I had to buy this CD too once the price fell to a reasonable level. I really like it, even though Alan, Graham, and Terry aren't on it. It's very well recorded, with great material, and beautiful singing, thus carrying on the Hollies tradition.

I've played it on my car CD system and my wife, twice, said how much she like it. She didn't always say that about the other albums!

long live the king.......2006-07-06

Being a fan for more than 30 years i bought this album with trepidation,Allan Clarke was a Hollies icon, but i put it in the player headphones on and away we go,i was hooked from track one, Emotions my fave track but all of them excellent not a bad track on it, The King is dead,long live the King, a new reborn Hollies. Well done.

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Tutu is the Real Deal!

Staying Power
Tutu Jones
Manufacturer: Bullseye Blues
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

Daylight Caught Us Red Handed
The Milkman Game
Can't Leave Your Love Alone
After Midnight
Good Juice
Be Good To Your Lady
She So Fine
You Shatter My Heart
Romance Avenue
After Loving You

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It's rare to find a blues guitarist whose singing rivals his chops. Tutu Jones is one such; though his guitar work--heavily influenced by Freddy King and Albert King--is impressive, he's a fine singer as well with a rich, smooth voice in good form on this album, especially on slower songs like the southern style "The Milkman Game," or the soul-inflected ballad "You Shatter My Heart." At times, Jones steps back from the mic and lets his guitar take precedence, including a few instrumentals that showcase his impressive skill: "After Midnight" and the all-too-brief "Romance Avenue" are a pleasure to listen to. What dominates on this album, however, are toe-tapping, mid-tempo songs such as "Daylight Caught Us Red Handed," "After Loving You," and "She So Fine." Far from indulging in musical or vocal acrobatics, Jones has turned in a solid soul-blues album that is a treat from beginning to end. --Genevieve Williams

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Tutu is the Real Deal!.......2003-04-03

Tutu Jones is an outstanding blues guitarist that has been sadly overlooked by many in their search for more trendy material from blues tots from the burbs. Amazingly, Tutu has four outstanding releases and every one of them is now out of print. On this disc, Tutu combines his talented work on the fret board, with his pleasing vocals for ten original compositions. Backing up Tutu on this release are the original Memphis Horns featuring Andrew Love on tenor sax and Wayne Jackson on trumpet and trombone. The Horns jazz up a couple of the tracks but largely remain in the background so as not to compete with or overshadow Jones' stinging guitar work. While mainly a blues based release, Tutu also includes three numbers that lean heavily towards R&B apparently in an attempt to get some radio play. Tutu has what it takes to become one of the great ones...now, if he can just get people to listen to what he has to offer

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Staying Power
Dana Gillespie
Manufacturer: Ace Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008RH90
Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

Sweet Tooth
No Surprises
Timeless
Staying Power
Put My Anchor Down
It's What He's Got
Still in Your Arms
I Sigh for You
Big Picture
All Loved Up
You're the Star

Product Description

1. Sweet Tooth (4:29)
2. No Surprises (5:08)
3. Timeless (5:01)
4. Staying Power (4:28)
5. Put My Anchor Down (6:04)
6. It's What He's Got (2:35)
7. Still In Your Arms (3:56)
8. I Sigh For You (4:47)
9. Big Picture (4:51)
10. All Loved Up (4:02)
11. You're The Star (5:03)

Format: CD

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Staying Power
Hollies
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000EJ9LZC
Release Date: 2006-02-27

Tracks:

Hope
So Damn Beautiful
Prove Me Wrong
Break Me
Shine On Me
Suspended Animation
Touch Me
Emotions
Weakness
Live It Up
Yesterday's Gone
Let Love Pass

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Staying Power
The Hollies
Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E6G6JE
Release Date: 2006-04-10

Tracks:

Hope
So Damn Beautiful
Prove Me Wrong
Break Me
Shine on Me
Suspended Animation
Touch Me
Emotions
Weakness
Live It Up
Yesterday's Gone
Let Love Pass

Album Description

Japanese pressing scheduled to include a bonus track. The Hollies are back with a brand new studio album that will surprise you with its contemporary sounds. Still at the heart of the band since 1963 are the two original members Tony Hicks (Lead guitar & vocals) and Bobby Elliott (drums). The line up is completed by Ray Stile who has been a band member for 20 years along with Ian Parker (keyboards) and new boy Peter Howarth who became the lead singer in 2005 after the sudden death of Carl Wayne who had been the band's front man for almost five years. 12 tracks. EMI. 2006.