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Dennie
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More Best of -- CD
Leonard Cohen
1997 Columbia Records
Amazon.com
Canadian poet Leonard Cohen sings with great weight and authority and his lyrics are among the most elegant and scripted of the rock era. This collection is culled from his past three albums (1988's I'm Your Man, 1992's The Future, and 1994's Cohen Live) and shows a man whose voice has deepened to the point of grim, foreboding death with lyrics sharpened to masterful precision. The arrangements are deliberately clunky--the cheese- whiz female back-ups lend unusual tension bordering on parody--but the sentiments are for real. Two previously unreleased cuts, "Never Any Good" and the non-event, "The Great Event" suggest his well is currently dry. But the unrelenting bleakness of "The Future" and uneasy celebration of "Democracy" are among the past decade's most challenging pop works. --Rob O'Connor
"Everybody Knows"
"I'm Your Man"
"Take This Waltz"
"Tower of Song"
"Anthem"
"Democracy"
"The Future"
"Closing Time"
"Dance Me to the End of Love" (live)
"Suzanne" (live)
"Hallelujah" (live)
"Never Any Good"
"The Great Event"
Dennie
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I've Got The Music In Me -- D2D CD
Thelma Houston and Pressure Cooker
1990 JVC/Sheffield Labs CD-2 (Import Japan)
Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker team up for "I've Got The Music In Me" January 20, 2013
By Perverted Alchemist
Format:Audio CD
The recording studio Sheffield Lab had a reputation of releasing stellar recordings. Most of that had to do with their technique of recording their sessions direct to disc. One of their most celebrated works was the 1975 album "I've Got The Music In Me"- a collaboration between Motown Records singer Thelma Houston and an array of in-demand session musicians named Pressure Cooker. Most of the session players have made the rounds appearing on countless jazz, rock and soft rock records in the early-to-mid 70's. Among them featured are arrangers and musicians Michael Omartian and Mike Melvoin (who's also the father to former Prince proteges Wendy and Susannah Melvoin and late Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin). Also appearing on the album are session drummers Jim Gordon and Jim Keltner, jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Dean Parks with horn players Jim Horn, Richard Perissi, Chuck Findley and Tom Scott. Rounding out the band are keyboard players Larry Knechtel and Lincoln Mayorga with background singers Jim Gilstrap, Lisa Roberts and Myrna Matthews.
"I've Got The Music In Me" is mostly an album of cover songs. They interpret such famous songs such as "To Know You Is To Love You", a song that was originally performed by Stevie Wonder's former wife Syreeta Wright. They also take on the Kiki Dee classic "I've Got The Music In Me", as well as The Beatles' "Got To Get You Into My Life". Also included is the song "Don't Misunderstand", which was written by political activist and photographer Gordon Parks. However, the album's stand out tracks are the instrumentals. They stretch out on the song "Reggae Tune" as well as on "Dish Rag". They also strut their collective stuff on the song "Pressure Cooker"- a song which these days is best known as the sample behind Lupe Fiasco's duet with Jay-Z "Pressure". Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker's album is one that sought after by collectors and highly revered by astute audiophiles. However, one doesn't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the greatness that is "I've Got The Music In Me". One listen to this album and it becomes very clear as to why this recording is thought of as being a masterpiece.
1. I've Got the Music in Me
2. Reggae Tune [Instrumental]
3. To Know You Is to Love You
4. Pressure Cooker [Instrumental]
5. Don't Misunderstand
6. Step in Time [Instrumental]
7. Dish Rag [Instrumental]
8. Got to Get You into My Life/I've Got the Music in Me (Reprise)
Dennie
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I've Got The Music In Me -- Remastered CD
The Kiki Dee Band
1974/2008 Rocket/EMI Records
One of the Best Female Rock Albums of the 70's February 14, 2009
By gassy goon
Format:Audio CD
A classic finally released on CD, I'VE GOT THE MUSIC ON ME, merits being one of the best albums by a female rock artist in the 70's. Kiki Dee finally came into her own as a recording artist, songwriter & singer after over a 10 year career. Everything gelled together on this album. Having recorded for years, and coming off of recent tours, Kiki & her band were primed with new original material. The songs range from the stompin', rockin' massive worldwide hit I'VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME, which broke her in the US & everywhere else, to exquisitely sung, written and played ballads & mid-tempo songs. Every song is a great one, from the melodic SOMEONE TO ME and DO IT RIGHT to the atmospheric moods of WATER and OUT OF MY HEAD. Kiki's immensely talented blue-eyed soul vocals truly shine on the magnifcent HEART AND SOUL. LITTLE FROZEN ONE is a gentle , beautiful song about being the lonely one that is another standout. STEP BY STEP was the 2nd single from this album, another rocker, as is the album closer YOU NEED HELP, which Kiki gets to wail on, especially at the end. Every song on this album is killer, and it was a big album for Kiki, reaching #24 in the US. The original 9 track album is enhanced even further with rare A&B side singles from 1974 like the amazing HARD LUCK STORY [ written by Elton John-Bernie Taupin ], EVERY ONE SHOULD HAVE THEIR WAY , SIMPLE MELODY and HOW GLAD I AM, Kiki's 2nd version of the Nancy Wilson hit that she also cut back in 1964. They did not include the B-side PETER though, which was never on an album.
This album IS classic, and stands on it's own merits as one of the best albums by a female artist in the 70's. Too bad that The Kiki Dee Band didn't stay together longer, as Kiki made superlative music in this setting. All the band members played & contributed excellent, original songs. Kiki's high career mark for good reason. A stunning piece of work.
Track Listing:
1. I've Got The Music In Me
2. Someone To Me
3. Step By Step
4. Water
5. Out Of My Head
6. Do It Right
7. Little Frozen One
8. Heart and Soul
9. You Need Help
Bonus Tracks:
10. Hard Luck Story
11. Everyone Should Have Their Way
12. Simple Melody
13. How Glad I Am
v8peters
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Dennie said:
I've Got The Music In Me -- D2D CD
Thelma Houston and Pressure Cooker
1990 JVC/Sheffield Labs CD-2 (Import Japan)
Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker team up for "I've Got The Music In Me" January 20, 2013
By Perverted Alchemist
Format:Audio CD
The recording studio Sheffield Lab had a reputation of releasing stellar recordings. Most of that had to do with their technique of recording their sessions direct to disc. One of their most celebrated works was the 1975 album "I've Got The Music In Me"- a collaboration between Motown Records singer Thelma Houston and an array of in-demand session musicians named Pressure Cooker. Most of the session players have made the rounds appearing on countless jazz, rock and soft rock records in the early-to-mid 70's. Among them featured are arrangers and musicians Michael Omartian and Mike Melvoin (who's also the father to former Prince proteges Wendy and Susannah Melvoin and late Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin). Also appearing on the album are session drummers Jim Gordon and Jim Keltner, jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Dean Parks with horn players Jim Horn, Richard Perissi, Chuck Findley and Tom Scott. Rounding out the band are keyboard players Larry Knechtel and Lincoln Mayorga with background singers Jim Gilstrap, Lisa Roberts and Myrna Matthews.
"I've Got The Music In Me" is mostly an album of cover songs. They interpret such famous songs such as "To Know You Is To Love You", a song that was originally performed by Stevie Wonder's former wife Syreeta Wright. They also take on the Kiki Dee classic "I've Got The Music In Me", as well as The Beatles' "Got To Get You Into My Life". Also included is the song "Don't Misunderstand", which was written by political activist and photographer Gordon Parks. However, the album's stand out tracks are the instrumentals. They stretch out on the song "Reggae Tune" as well as on "Dish Rag". They also strut their collective stuff on the song "Pressure Cooker"- a song which these days is best known as the sample behind Lupe Fiasco's duet with Jay-Z "Pressure". Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker's album is one that sought after by collectors and highly revered by astute audiophiles. However, one doesn't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the greatness that is "I've Got The Music In Me". One listen to this album and it becomes very clear as to why this recording is thought of as being a masterpiece.
1. I've Got the Music in Me
2. Reggae Tune [Instrumental]
3. To Know You Is to Love You
4. Pressure Cooker [Instrumental]
5. Don't Misunderstand
6. Step in Time [Instrumental]
7. Dish Rag [Instrumental]
8. Got to Get You into My Life/I've Got the Music in Me (Reprise)
Dennie, What a fantastic recording! So enjoyable to listen to!
Dennie
Well-Known Member
v8peters said:Dennie said:
I've Got The Music In Me -- D2D CD
Thelma Houston and Pressure Cooker
1990 JVC/Sheffield Labs CD-2 (Import Japan)
Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker team up for "I've Got The Music In Me" January 20, 2013
By Perverted Alchemist
Format:Audio CD
The recording studio Sheffield Lab had a reputation of releasing stellar recordings. Most of that had to do with their technique of recording their sessions direct to disc. One of their most celebrated works was the 1975 album "I've Got The Music In Me"- a collaboration between Motown Records singer Thelma Houston and an array of in-demand session musicians named Pressure Cooker. Most of the session players have made the rounds appearing on countless jazz, rock and soft rock records in the early-to-mid 70's. Among them featured are arrangers and musicians Michael Omartian and Mike Melvoin (who's also the father to former Prince proteges Wendy and Susannah Melvoin and late Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin). Also appearing on the album are session drummers Jim Gordon and Jim Keltner, jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Dean Parks with horn players Jim Horn, Richard Perissi, Chuck Findley and Tom Scott. Rounding out the band are keyboard players Larry Knechtel and Lincoln Mayorga with background singers Jim Gilstrap, Lisa Roberts and Myrna Matthews.
"I've Got The Music In Me" is mostly an album of cover songs. They interpret such famous songs such as "To Know You Is To Love You", a song that was originally performed by Stevie Wonder's former wife Syreeta Wright. They also take on the Kiki Dee classic "I've Got The Music In Me", as well as The Beatles' "Got To Get You Into My Life". Also included is the song "Don't Misunderstand", which was written by political activist and photographer Gordon Parks. However, the album's stand out tracks are the instrumentals. They stretch out on the song "Reggae Tune" as well as on "Dish Rag". They also strut their collective stuff on the song "Pressure Cooker"- a song which these days is best known as the sample behind Lupe Fiasco's duet with Jay-Z "Pressure". Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker's album is one that sought after by collectors and highly revered by astute audiophiles. However, one doesn't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the greatness that is "I've Got The Music In Me". One listen to this album and it becomes very clear as to why this recording is thought of as being a masterpiece.
1. I've Got the Music in Me
2. Reggae Tune [Instrumental]
3. To Know You Is to Love You
4. Pressure Cooker [Instrumental]
5. Don't Misunderstand
6. Step in Time [Instrumental]
7. Dish Rag [Instrumental]
8. Got to Get You into My Life/I've Got the Music in Me (Reprise)
Dennie, What a fantastic recording! So enjoyable to listen to!
Yes it is and I've waited too long to play it again. :handgestures-thumbup:
Dennie....
bscene-drinkingcheers:
v8peters
Well-Known Member
Dennie said:v8peters said:Dennie said:
I've Got The Music In Me -- D2D CD
Thelma Houston and Pressure Cooker
1990 JVC/Sheffield Labs CD-2 (Import Japan)
Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker team up for "I've Got The Music In Me" January 20, 2013
By Perverted Alchemist
Format:Audio CD
The recording studio Sheffield Lab had a reputation of releasing stellar recordings. Most of that had to do with their technique of recording their sessions direct to disc. One of their most celebrated works was the 1975 album "I've Got The Music In Me"- a collaboration between Motown Records singer Thelma Houston and an array of in-demand session musicians named Pressure Cooker. Most of the session players have made the rounds appearing on countless jazz, rock and soft rock records in the early-to-mid 70's. Among them featured are arrangers and musicians Michael Omartian and Mike Melvoin (who's also the father to former Prince proteges Wendy and Susannah Melvoin and late Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin). Also appearing on the album are session drummers Jim Gordon and Jim Keltner, jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Dean Parks with horn players Jim Horn, Richard Perissi, Chuck Findley and Tom Scott. Rounding out the band are keyboard players Larry Knechtel and Lincoln Mayorga with background singers Jim Gilstrap, Lisa Roberts and Myrna Matthews.
"I've Got The Music In Me" is mostly an album of cover songs. They interpret such famous songs such as "To Know You Is To Love You", a song that was originally performed by Stevie Wonder's former wife Syreeta Wright. They also take on the Kiki Dee classic "I've Got The Music In Me", as well as The Beatles' "Got To Get You Into My Life". Also included is the song "Don't Misunderstand", which was written by political activist and photographer Gordon Parks. However, the album's stand out tracks are the instrumentals. They stretch out on the song "Reggae Tune" as well as on "Dish Rag". They also strut their collective stuff on the song "Pressure Cooker"- a song which these days is best known as the sample behind Lupe Fiasco's duet with Jay-Z "Pressure". Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker's album is one that sought after by collectors and highly revered by astute audiophiles. However, one doesn't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the greatness that is "I've Got The Music In Me". One listen to this album and it becomes very clear as to why this recording is thought of as being a masterpiece.
1. I've Got the Music in Me
2. Reggae Tune [Instrumental]
3. To Know You Is to Love You
4. Pressure Cooker [Instrumental]
5. Don't Misunderstand
6. Step in Time [Instrumental]
7. Dish Rag [Instrumental]
8. Got to Get You into My Life/I've Got the Music in Me (Reprise)
Dennie, What a fantastic recording! So enjoyable to listen to!
Yes it is and I've waited too long to play it again. :handgestures-thumbup:
Dennie....
Dennie, it's my first listen. Sounds like I'm in the studio with them.
Dennie
Well-Known Member
v8peters said:Dennie said:v8peters said:
Yes it is and I've waited too long to play it again. :handgestures-thumbup:
Dennie....
Dennie, it's my first listen. Sounds like I'm in the studio with them.
What a treat! If it says "Sheffield Labs" on it, I don't hesitate to pick it up.
I've never been disappointed.
Dennie
Dennie
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The Spice of Life -- Remastered 24bit CD
Marlena Shaw
1969/2005 Cadet/Verve Records
Marlena Shaw's penchant for stylistic variety is certainly evident on this, her sophomore release. Cut for the Cadet label in 1969, Spice of Life ranges from soul and proto-funk to jazz and MOR-hued material. Shaw shines throughout, showing her power on politically charged, Aretha-styled cuts like "Woman of the Ghetto" and "Liberation Conversation," while also delivering supple interpretations of such traditional jazz fare as "Go Away Little Boy" (shades of Nancy Wilson). And with a gutsy take on "Stormy Monday," it's clear Shaw doesn't shrink from the blues either. Across this sound spectrum, arrangers Richard Evans and Charles Stepney envelope Shaw in unobtrusive yet exciting pop-soul environs, throwing kalimba runs (a few years before Earth, Wind & Fire picked up on the instrument), psych guitar accents, and bongo-fueled organ riffs into the mix. Their widescreen touch is particularly well essayed on strings-and-brass standouts like the Bacharach-inspired Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil composition "Looking Through the Eyes of Love" and Ashford & Simpson's "California Soul" (a classic reading heavily favored by the crate-digging set). A perfect way to get familiar with Shaw's impressive early work. ~ Stephen Cook
Track Listing
1. Woman of the Ghetto
2. Stormy Monday
3. Where Can I Go?
4. I'm Satisfied
5. I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)
6. Liberation Conversation
7. California Soul
8. Little Boy Go Away
9. Looking Through the Eyes of Love
10. Anyone Can Move a Mountain
Personnel: Marlena Shaw (vocals). Liner Note Author: Loonis McGlohon.Recording information: Ter Mar Studio, Chicago, IL (09/15/1966-07/??/1969).All tracks have been digitally mastered using 24-bit technology.Arrangers: Richard Evans ; Charles Stephens; Charles Stepney.
Dennie
Well-Known Member
Today's work truck music....
Shadowland - The Owen Bradley Sessions -- CD
K.D. Lang
1988 Sire Records
Amazon.com essential recording
Pulling out all the Nashville stops, k.d. lang's 1988 album is a meticulously crafted work, her bid for mainstream country acceptance, and an homage to her idol Patsy Cline. Surrounded by the brilliance of Owen Bradley's string-laced production and a host of legendary pickers (Buddy Emmons and Pete Wade) and singers (Kitty Wells, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn), lang's voice soars and moans like a dove. After the lush Chris Isaak-penned opener "Western Stars," lang follows with more-familiar country writers, from Roger Miller ("Lock, Stock and Teardrops") to Harlan Howard ("I'm Down to My Last Cigarette"). Both a commercial (the album went gold) and artistic success, Shadowland ranks as one of the best country records of the 1980s. --Roy Francis Kasten
Side one
"Western Stars" (Chris Isaak) – 3:12
"Lock, Stock and Teardrops" (Roger Miller) – 3:28
"Sugar Moon" (Cindy Walker, Bob Wills) – 2:26
"I Wish I Didn't Love You So" (Frank Loesser) – 3:07
"(Waltz Me) Once Again Around the Dance Floor" (Don Goodman, Sara Johns, Jack Rowland) – 2:35
"Black Coffee" (Sonny Burke, Paul Francis Webster) – 3:17
Side two
"Shadowland" (Dick Hyman, Charles Tobias) – 2:28
"Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" (Slim Willet) – 2:20
"Tears Don't Care Who Cries Them" (Fred Tobias, Charles Tobias) – 3:03
"I'm Down to My Last Cigarette" (Harlan Howard, Billy Walker) – 2:46
"Busy Being Blue" (Stewart MacDougall) – 3:40
"Honky Tonk Angels' Medley" – 2:55
"In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down)" (Leroy Carr, Don Raye)
"You Nearly Lose Your Mind" (Ernest Tubb)
"Blues Stay Away from Me" (Alton Delmore, Rabon Delmore, Wayne Raney, Henry Glover)
Shadowland - The Owen Bradley Sessions -- CD
K.D. Lang
1988 Sire Records
Amazon.com essential recording
Pulling out all the Nashville stops, k.d. lang's 1988 album is a meticulously crafted work, her bid for mainstream country acceptance, and an homage to her idol Patsy Cline. Surrounded by the brilliance of Owen Bradley's string-laced production and a host of legendary pickers (Buddy Emmons and Pete Wade) and singers (Kitty Wells, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn), lang's voice soars and moans like a dove. After the lush Chris Isaak-penned opener "Western Stars," lang follows with more-familiar country writers, from Roger Miller ("Lock, Stock and Teardrops") to Harlan Howard ("I'm Down to My Last Cigarette"). Both a commercial (the album went gold) and artistic success, Shadowland ranks as one of the best country records of the 1980s. --Roy Francis Kasten
Side one
"Western Stars" (Chris Isaak) – 3:12
"Lock, Stock and Teardrops" (Roger Miller) – 3:28
"Sugar Moon" (Cindy Walker, Bob Wills) – 2:26
"I Wish I Didn't Love You So" (Frank Loesser) – 3:07
"(Waltz Me) Once Again Around the Dance Floor" (Don Goodman, Sara Johns, Jack Rowland) – 2:35
"Black Coffee" (Sonny Burke, Paul Francis Webster) – 3:17
Side two
"Shadowland" (Dick Hyman, Charles Tobias) – 2:28
"Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" (Slim Willet) – 2:20
"Tears Don't Care Who Cries Them" (Fred Tobias, Charles Tobias) – 3:03
"I'm Down to My Last Cigarette" (Harlan Howard, Billy Walker) – 2:46
"Busy Being Blue" (Stewart MacDougall) – 3:40
"Honky Tonk Angels' Medley" – 2:55
"In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down)" (Leroy Carr, Don Raye)
"You Nearly Lose Your Mind" (Ernest Tubb)
"Blues Stay Away from Me" (Alton Delmore, Rabon Delmore, Wayne Raney, Henry Glover)
