Behind Closed Doors [Original recording remastered]

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Within the Nashville of the early 1970s, Charlie Rich's talent was a given. His blues-drenched vocals, jazzy piano work, and moody intimacy reflected a raw integrity that no one could sell to the mainstream. That changed in 1973, when the singles "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl" made him a household name, as did this album. But at that time, many longtime fans viewed the "new" Charlie Rich warily; their fear was that mass success came at a cost. The songs were undeniably more commercial, and his Epic producer Billy Sherrill shifted his sound to one clearly aimed at a broader audience. However, in 2001, the arguments and concerns seem moot. By and large, this music holds up, particularly compared to many of Rich's later, less substantive lightweight efforts. "I Take It On Home," for example, is as fine and funky a number as anything he recorded. Moreover, this excellent reissue highlights the contrasts in the Epic years by appending four pre-"Closed Doors" tracks, among them the magnificent "Ruby, You're Warm" and the majestic honky-tonker "Mama, Take Me Home." Decide for yourself. --Rich Kienzle

Product Description:
Tracks Include: The Most Beautiful Girl, Big Boss Man, on My Knees, Pass on By, Cc Rider, who Will the Next Fool Be, Behind Closed Doors and More.

Behind Closed Doors,Charlie Rich,Sony,Country,Country & Western,Country-Pop,Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan,Pop,Traditional Country,United States of America

Average customer rating: Takes Me Back Just What I Wanted! Charlie Rich at his best His two biggest hits are both here The Silver Fox: My intro to Country Music

Behind Closed Doors Charlie Rich Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Charlie Rich - Greatest Hits Ultimate Collection 16 Biggest Hits Dreaming My Dreams The Silver Fox/Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High) ASIN: B000058T5Z Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. If You Wouldn't Be My Lady
3. You Never Really Wanted Me
4. A Sunday Kind Of Woman
5. Peace On You
6. The Most Beautiful Girl
7. I Take It On Home
8. 'Til I Can't Take It Anymore
9. We Love Each Other
10. I'm Not Going Hungry
11. Nothing In The World (To Do With Me)
12. Mama, Take Me Home
13. Ruby, You're Warm
14. Papa Was A Good Man
15. I've Got Mine

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Within the Nashville of the early 1970s, Charlie Rich's talent was a given. His blues-drenched vocals, jazzy piano work, and moody intimacy reflected a raw integrity that no one could sell to the mainstream. That changed in 1973, when the singles "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl" made him a household name, as did this album. But at that time, many longtime fans viewed the "new" Charlie Rich warily; their fear was that mass success came at a cost. The songs were undeniably more commercial, and his Epic producer Billy Sherrill shifted his sound to one clearly aimed at a broader audience. However, in 2001, the arguments and concerns seem moot. By and large, this music holds up, particularly compared to many of Rich's later, less substantive lightweight efforts. "I Take It On Home," for example, is as fine and funky a number as anything he recorded. Moreover, this excellent reissue highlights the contrasts in the Epic years by appending four pre-"Closed Doors" tracks, among them the magnificent "Ruby, You're Warm" and the majestic honky-tonker "Mama, Take Me Home." Decide for yourself. --Rich Kienzle

Album Details

Tracks Include: The Most Beautiful Girl, Big Boss Man, on My Knees, Pass on By, Cc Rider, who Will the Next Fool Be, Behind Closed Doors and More.

Customer Reviews:

Takes Me Back.......2007-06-01

I enjoyed this album so much in the '70s. I was afraid the CD wouldn't be enhanced, but the quality of the sound is terrific. I enjoy it just as much now as I did 30 years ago.

Just What I Wanted!.......2007-01-27

This was the fastest delivery I've ever had!!! And the cd's were in great shape...so I'd rate their service extreme high! ***** Lori from Illinois

Charlie Rich at his best.......2006-08-20

Got this last Christmas, A well written and great sounding album..An all time classic. I remember hearing this growing up. If your a fan of classic country..you need this album. Oh, and too D.V. Lindner on his review of this album..You got too much time on your hands boy.

His two biggest hits are both here.......2005-01-13

Charlie Rich was a hugely talented singer-pianist who, for whatever reason, never really fulfilled his potential. His career began in the fifties on Sun records in the early days of rock'n'roll. Charlie also recorded jazz and I suspect that he really wanted to sing but it was in country music that Charlie became successful for a brief period in the seventies.

This album, as originally released in 1973, spawned two major international pop hits - Behind close doors and The most beautiful girl. It also included other classic songs such as We lover each other (a minor UK pop hit), I take it on home (his first significant hit on the country charts, preceding the big two), Peace on you, Sunday kind of woman, Till I can't take it anymore and If you wouldn't be my lady.

Although Charlie recorded some other good songs and had further success on the country charts, he was never comfortable with country music and he never came close to matching this album for its overall quality and eventually faded into obscurity, eventually dying in 1995 of complications caused by a blood clot in one of his lungs..

This album, now re-mastered with extra but unnecessary tracks, remains the ultimate Charlie Rich album and shows just what a great singer he was at his best.

The Silver Fox: My intro to Country Music.......2004-05-09

I foundly remember hearing "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Women in the World" and wondering out loud sometimes "Why is my mom playing this?" Well soon I realized why...the Silver Fox was a damn good singer and his songs had a profound meaning. Living in South Central Los Angeles it was rare to hear this type of music playing or played, but my mom played it and she played it often enough that I would go to school singing "The Most Beautiful Women in the World". Now 20 odd years later I play this for my kids and they appreciate the music and his voice just like I did.

Average customer rating: My personal fav. from an AWESOME group!! You might say I'm a fan

Behind Closed Doors Thunder Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Magnificent Seventh! The Thrill of It All Gimme Some Thunder Backstreet Symphony Rare Raw & the Rest ASIN: B0000074GL Release Date: 1995-04-05

Tracks:

1. Moth To The Flame
2. Fly On The Wall
3. I'll Be Waiting
4. River Of Pain
5. Future Train
6. 'Til The River Runs Dry
7. Stand Up
8. Preaching From A Chair
9. Castles In The Sand
10. Too Scared To Live
11. Ball And Chain
12. It Happened In This Town

Customer Reviews:

My personal fav. from an AWESOME group!!.......2001-11-07

Let's get right to the point..Do you like Led Zeppelin/Bad Company/Whitesnake and/or Journey?Because this was a (recently disbanded)British band that could EASILY have been JUST as popular as the above mentioned groups! Yes-they were THAT good!! If you enjoy CLASSY "classic rock",then order this c.d. NOW and discover an incrediblly underrated band for yourself!! I guarantee you won't be disappointed-and you will want to search out their other fine releases. ENJOY!!

You might say I'm a fan.......2000-06-07

Another wonderful album from the heirs to the throne. Every album these guys have done is awesome & I recommend that anybody who misses good rock 'n' roll to check this band out!

Average customer rating: ...CD Bumb this! good cd Street Smart!!!

Behind Closed Doors: Da Soundtrack Tommy Wright III Manufacturer: Street Smart Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Feel Me Before They Kill Me ASIN: B00005LW0W Release Date: 2001-07-17

Tracks:

1. I'm Turned Out - Tommy Wright III
2. Late Night - 2 Cold/Smooth
3. So Crunk - C-9
4. Gunshots - PSK-13
5. Intention To Kill - Lil Ramsey
6. Handle Yo' Bizness - Boss Bytch
7. One Of A Kind - Droopy Drew Dog
8. Bounce To Dis - Flip Syde
9. Nothin' Matters Now - Destineal
10. Murder Weapons - Project Pimp
11. Red Rum - Tini Maine

Tracks:

1. Talk Is Cheap - Manson Family
2. The Big Picture - Mr. Emp
3. Ghetto Children - Underground Thugz
4. Balla On A Budget - Lil' Sko
5. Too Many Enemies - Double L
6. Tonight - DJ Trick
7. Win Or Lose - Mr. Nigga
8. Get Da Anna Off - Princess Loko
9. Local Jokers - Chargepartnaz
10. Wish You Would - 2-Faced

Customer Reviews:

...CD.......2003-07-09

Here again Tommy wright III comes out hard! This Cd is one of the best underground cds put to gether Tommy set up the sence with realy beats and realy lyrics. This cd is not for everybody its for underground fans respect for the music and what it does. This cd will be bumped in your ride and everbody will look at you cuz these ... is so hard hitting ! But get this cd you wont be un happy! Street smart for life!

Bumb this!.......2003-07-07

Tommy wright comes out hard with this new tracks, a double cd that is was worth the wait .These underground takes are Hard hitting beats with lyrics that are not for tha Manistream rap Group.This cd is much better then the the other due to better music and using better machines to make the music before they had some truoble with making it sound right due to money porblems. Tommy wright is not on the cd as much as i want but the other raps rip it up. Get this cd its hard underground rap with a twist. You will find yourself bumbin down tha street and everbody will just gaze at you from the hard hitting bass and tight lyrics. Pick junt up!!

good cd.......2001-08-26

i know this review ... but i dont wanna rate all the tracks to lazy bottom line is this is a great cd get it soon and get tommy wright IIIs other 3 cds and manson family later

Street Smart!!!.......2001-07-24

This is a pretty bumpin album...Tight for the most part...Not enough Tommy Wright III on it but if you like Memphis Rap you should swoop it...If your new to Tommy Wright III/Street Smart Records I'd Recomend Manson Family,Genisis,Feel Me Before They Kill Me and On The Run before you baught this album...

Average customer rating: Takes Me Back Just What I Wanted! Charlie Rich at his best His two biggest hits are both here The Silver Fox: My intro to Country Music

Behind Closed Doors Charlie Rich Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Charlie Rich - Greatest Hits Ultimate Collection 16 Biggest Hits Dreaming My Dreams The Silver Fox/Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High) ASIN: B00000250N Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. If You Wouldn't Be My Lady
3. You Never Really Wanted Me
4. A Sunday Kind Of Woman
5. Peace On You
6. The Most Beautiful Girl
7. I Take It On Home
8. 'Til I Can't Take It Anymore
9. We Love Each Other
10. I'm Not Going Hungry Anymore
11. Nothing In The World (To Do With Me)

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In 1973, after nearly 15 years on the fringes of success, Charlie Rich scored big with Behind Closed Doors and was briefly catapulted to the level of superstar. The album is built around Rich's soulful singing and the dynamic and purposeful arrangements of producer Billy Sherrill. "Take It on Home" is typical: we begin with just Rich's deep, smoky voice, his own piano, and a barely audible drum tap. Soon, though, strings enter, climbing slowly, slowly, to an impassioned crescendo, then falling away entirely to underscore the declaration of fidelity that is the song's point: "I take it on home because I believe she'd do the same for me." Like most of the album, it'll give you goose bumps. --David Cantwell

Album Details

Tracks Include: The Most Beautiful Girl, Big Boss Man, on My Knees, Pass on By, Cc Rider, who Will the Next Fool Be, Behind Closed Doors and More.

Customer Reviews:

Takes Me Back.......2007-06-01

I enjoyed this album so much in the '70s. I was afraid the CD wouldn't be enhanced, but the quality of the sound is terrific. I enjoy it just as much now as I did 30 years ago.

Just What I Wanted!.......2007-01-27

This was the fastest delivery I've ever had!!! And the cd's were in great shape...so I'd rate their service extreme high! ***** Lori from Illinois

Charlie Rich at his best.......2006-08-20

Got this last Christmas, A well written and great sounding album..An all time classic. I remember hearing this growing up. If your a fan of classic country..you need this album. Oh, and too D.V. Lindner on his review of this album..You got too much time on your hands boy.

His two biggest hits are both here.......2005-01-13

Charlie Rich was a hugely talented singer-pianist who, for whatever reason, never really fulfilled his potential. His career began in the fifties on Sun records in the early days of rock'n'roll. Charlie also recorded jazz and I suspect that he really wanted to sing but it was in country music that Charlie became successful for a brief period in the seventies.

This album, as originally released in 1973, spawned two major international pop hits - Behind close doors and The most beautiful girl. It also included other classic songs such as We lover each other (a minor UK pop hit), I take it on home (his first significant hit on the country charts, preceding the big two), Peace on you, Sunday kind of woman, Till I can't take it anymore and If you wouldn't be my lady.

Although Charlie recorded some other good songs and had further success on the country charts, he was never comfortable with country music and he never came close to matching this album for its overall quality and eventually faded into obscurity, eventually dying in 1995 of complications caused by a blood clot in one of his lungs..

This album, now re-mastered with extra but unnecessary tracks, remains the ultimate Charlie Rich album and shows just what a great singer he was at his best.

The Silver Fox: My intro to Country Music.......2004-05-09

I foundly remember hearing "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Women in the World" and wondering out loud sometimes "Why is my mom playing this?" Well soon I realized why...the Silver Fox was a damn good singer and his songs had a profound meaning. Living in South Central Los Angeles it was rare to hear this type of music playing or played, but my mom played it and she played it often enough that I would go to school singing "The Most Beautiful Women in the World". Now 20 odd years later I play this for my kids and they appreciate the music and his voice just like I did.

Average customer rating:

Behind Closed Doors Percy Sledge Manufacturer: Orpheus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005MJZY Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. Out Of Left Field
3. My Girl
4. Walking In The Sun
5. That Didn't Hurt Too Bad
6. I Believe In You
7. Sudden Stop
8. Cover Me
9. Make It Good And Make It Last
10. Warm And Tender Love
11. Take Time To Know Her
12. My Special Prayer
13. You're All Around Me
14. Baby Help
15. It Tears Me Up

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Behind Closed Doors, Vol. 1 Peter Erskine Manufacturer: Fuzzy Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008UQT Release Date: 1998-05-05

Tracks:

1. Bulgaria
2. If Only I Had Known
3. Herbie Nichols
4. Sweet Soul
5. Milagro
6. Caribe
7. A To Z
8. Northern Cross
9. Sub Dude
10. To Be Or Not To Be

Average customer rating: Secret Affair's Mod Departure

Behind Closed Doors Secret Affair Manufacturer: Captain Mod ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Glory Boys Business As Usual Beat That! ASIN: B00005AXPI Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. What Did You Expect?
2. I'm a Bullet
3. Only Madmen Laugh
4. When the Show's Over
5. My World
6. Sound of Confusion
7. Life's a Movie Too
8. Through My Eyes
9. Live for Today
10. Streetlife Parade
11. So Cool
12. Take It or Leave It

Album Description

Reissue of The Jam inspired, mod revivalist's 1980 album. 12 tracks including, 'Sound Of Confusion' and 'My World'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Secret Affair's Mod Departure.......2001-08-15

Behind Closed Door's was Ian Page's way of escaping the Mod Bandwagon, and with this album he successfully does so. Though the piano-bangin' intro to What Did You Expect may seem a little pompous and Who-ish, the rest of the album justifies such extravagance. Much more somber then Glory Boys, Behind Closed Door leaves straight Motown anthems/Mod arrogance lyrics behind and what we are left with are much more reflective, stronger lyrics and a shift in musical direction, to a sound which could only be described as Secret Affair. There's much more use of saxhophone and strings and songs such as When the Show is Over and the brilliant Life's A Movie Too illustrate what I can only describe as 'pop with class.' Songs like I'm A Bullet still showcase heavy 60s influences, but the Affair were using these more as building blocks then reference points(unlike 99% of the other New Mod bands). Sadly, this sank in the UK because of a mix of bad publicity, an awful album cover, and the reluctance of the band's yobbish following to embrace such a new sound. Shame, since this is probably the best album to come out of the entire Mod Revival.

Average customer rating: If you had breath in your body during the 70's buy this CD

Heart Beats: Behind Closed Doors - 70's Swingers Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000033V2 Release Date: 1997-04-01

Tracks:

1. She's A Lady - Tom Jones
2. After The Lovin' - Engelbert Humperdinck
3. I Just Wanna Stop - Gino Vannelli
4. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls
5. Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
6. (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka/Odia Coates
7. When I Need You - Leo Sayer
8. Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
9. Swearin' To God - Frankie Valli
10. You Stepped Into My Life - Wayne Newton
11. Let Her In - John Travolta
12. Sunflower - Glen Campbell
13. Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again...) - Kris Kristofferson
14. I Just Can't Help Believing - B.J. Thomas
15. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
16. Please Don't Go - K.C. & The Sunshine Band

Product Description

Excellent condition, includes original Cd, case, and all paperwork, First Class shipping, ask me for my complete Cd List file! :)

Customer Reviews:

If you had breath in your body during the 70's buy this CD.......2002-05-16

Great song colection with just a few turkeys. A refreshing romantic CD that could teach todays artists what romance is all about. Beware! There is no dirty words on this CD - it doesn't need them to make a point. It's filled with good romantic music.

Average customer rating:

Behind Closed Doors Charlie Rich Manufacturer: Krb Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000PFUA4G Release Date: 2007-04-16

Tracks:

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. If You Wouldn't Be My Lady
3. You Never Really Wanted Me
4. Sunday Kind of Woman
5. Peace on You
6. Most Beautiful Girl
7. I Take It on Home
8. 'Til I Can't Take It Anymore
9. We Love Each Other
10. I'm Not Going Hungry Anymore
11. Nothing in the World (To Do With Me)

Average customer rating:

Behind Closed Doors Percy Sledge Manufacturer: Town Sound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EJ9MJW Release Date: 2006-08-14

Tracks:

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. Out of Left Field
3. My Girl
4. Walkin' in the Sun
5. That Didn't Hurt Too Bad
6. I Believe in You
7. Sudden Stop
8. Cover Me
9. Make It Good and Make It Last
10. Warm and Tender Love
11. Take Time to Know Her
12. My Special Prayer
13. You're All Around Me
14. Baby Help Me
15. It Tears Me Up

Album Description

This 2-Disc set highlights some of Nina's biggest hits and other classic favorites. Features 39 tracks including key live and studio recordings that illustrate her many styles including Jazz, Soul, Pop, Blues, Folk and even Classical. Also includes sleevenotes by Jam and Oasis biographer Paolo Hewitt. A perfect comprehensive guide for new and old fans alike. Music Club Deluxe. 2006.

Album Details

This 2-disc Set Highlights Some of Simone's Biggest Hits and Other Classic Favorites. Features 39 Tracks Including Key Live and Studio Recordings that Illustrate her Many Styles Including Jazz, Soul, Pop, Blues, Folk and Even Classical. Also Includes Sleeve Notes by Jam and Oasis Biographer Paolo Hewitt.

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1. Best of Jack Scott (1957 - 1960)
2. Carmen
3. Christy Lane's Line Dancing Music
4. Common Thread
5. Country Gentleman: The Best Of Ricky Skaggs [2-CD SET]
6. Country Music Hall of Fame
7. Crazy: The Demo Sessions
8. Dreamin Out Loud
9. Easy
10. Far Away Blues

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