Jeannie Kendall

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As the Kendalls, Jeannie and her father Royce created commercial, tradition-based hits ("Heaven's Just a Sin Away" and "Thank God for the Radio") and became among the most successful duos of the late '70s. The hits had been far fewer when they began work on this acoustic album in 1998, prior to Royce's sudden death of a stroke. Aided by Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Allison Moorer, Ricky Skaggs, and Rhonda Vincent, Jeannie completed the album in fine fashion. Her solo vocals showcase a Partonesque grace and light, wistful quality that fits bluegrass accompaniment so seamlessly that one wonders if she really required quite as many duet partners. No matter. The revivals of Holly Dunn's hit "That's What Your Love Does to Me" and the McCarters' "Timeless and True Love" (with Jackson) are vibrant and crisp. "Jack and Lucy," with Steve Gulley, is particularly moving. Two tracks with Royce, completed shortly before his death, stand as a worthy reminder of the Kendalls' magnificent past, while the album as a whole reveals Jeannie's undeniable potential. --Rich Kienzle

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Average customer rating: This one is special Jeannie Kendall A Wonderful album to listen to over and over! What a voice! Lovely solo album Stellar musicianship, beautiful vocals, but no banjo

Jeannie Kendall Jeannie Kendall Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The Kendalls: 16 Greatest Hits All the Girls I Am Love Is a Long Hard Road It's About Time The Best of the Kendalls ASIN: B00007MI2B Release Date: 2003-02-25

Tracks:

1. That's What Your Love Does to Me
2. Love Chooses You
3. Timeless and True Love
4. I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
5. Old Friends
6. Smoky Lonesome
7. Just a Memory
8. Train of Thought
9. Wishing Well Blues
10. The Color of Her Eyes
11. Serious Doubt
12. Jack and Lucy

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As the Kendalls, Jeannie and her father Royce created commercial, tradition-based hits ("Heaven's Just a Sin Away" and "Thank God for the Radio") and became among the most successful duos of the late '70s. The hits had been far fewer when they began work on this acoustic album in 1998, prior to Royce's sudden death of a stroke. Aided by Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Allison Moorer, Ricky Skaggs, and Rhonda Vincent, Jeannie completed the album in fine fashion. Her solo vocals showcase a Partonesque grace and light, wistful quality that fits bluegrass accompaniment so seamlessly that one wonders if she really required quite as many duet partners. No matter. The revivals of Holly Dunn's hit "That's What Your Love Does to Me" and the McCarters' "Timeless and True Love" (with Jackson) are vibrant and crisp. "Jack and Lucy," with Steve Gulley, is particularly moving. Two tracks with Royce, completed shortly before his death, stand as a worthy reminder of the Kendalls' magnificent past, while the album as a whole reveals Jeannie's undeniable potential. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

This one is special.......2007-06-02

If you are reading these reviews, you probably know who Jeannie Kendall is, and so I will spend no time on the past. It is important to understand there is a reason so many stars appear on this CD. Jeannie Kendall is known, for the most part, only by those who know their music. Her clear, true voice blends effortlessly with all those on her album, and to sing with Jeannie is to experience something musically magical. In particular, her father's harmony on the two songs on which he sings, is so pure, so absolutely perfect, that it is difficult to differentiate between the two; simply, beautifully, perfect.

I believe you should also understand this is not just a bluegrass collection. Many of these songs are as much American Folk music as anything else, and while the Dobro highlights many phrases, and the Mandolin keeps pace with its in-key "chunka", the guitars smooth the phrasing and occasionally reach back into a folk-like tone that I found highlighted the beautiful harmonies and Jeannie's unique voice.

I have played this music over and over, and have never tired of hearing these songs repeatedly. Each time I listen I hear something new that keeps the experience fresh and I continue to marvel at the clarity of Jeannie's voice. She rises to each note without effort and each word resonates almost as if it was its own harmonic.

There is a point near the end of one song where one of the guest artists goes slightly off key for a second. It certainly does not detract from the song or the album in any way, and I was pleased that it was left in, because I don't think a second take could have made the song any better. I mention this because I believe it authenticates this special music, and it adds to the impression that these are musicians doing something they love, without pretension, with someone they admire. Of course, nobody is perfect, but in this collection, Jeannie Kendall comes very, very close.

Jeannie Kendall.......2003-09-18

This is a sparkling wonderful album!! Jeannie Kendall's voice is just amazing! The guests are great, but let there be no mistake, this album is about Jeannie. No Bluegrass Lover should be without this collection of collaborations!! Jeannie's exquisite voice and performance make this album an instant classic!! The selection of songs includes two tracks that were recorded with her father, the late Royce Kendall of the famous Kendalls duo("Heaven's Just A Sin Away," "Thank God For The Radio," among other hits).The wonderful harmonies and melodies make this the "Album of the Year" for me. It is an 11+ on a scale of 10, a bases loaded HOMERUN in the bottom of the 9th!! Magnificent!!

A Wonderful album to listen to over and over! What a voice!.......2003-09-06

Jeannie Kendall came to sing at our Americana Music Festival in Nacogdoches, Texas and I just happened to read an article in the paper that afternoon and realized that she was the daughter from the Kendalls duo that I remembered from "way back then". I am so glad that I went to see her, because she was amazing. Her voice is wonderful, and she has some really great songs on this new CD. I have been listening to it over and over.

Lovely solo album.......2003-09-06

As a big Kendalls fan, Jeannie's voice is just as sweet as it was when she and her late father Royce first sang "Heaven's Just A Sin Away". Even though Jeannie gets plenty of help in the harmony department (Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent), Royce will be greatly missed. We are indeed lucky to hear him on two tracks before his untimely passing. I hope to hear a lot more from Jeannie Kendall.

Stellar musicianship, beautiful vocals, but no banjo.......2003-06-15

Many remember The Kendalls. In this duo with her father (the late Royce Kendall), Jeannie Kendall had a strings of hits (like "Leavin' on a Jet Plane," "Pittsburgh Stealers," "You'd Make an Angel Wanna Cheat," "I'm Already Blue," "Teach Me To Cheat," "Sweet Desire," "Thank God for Radio"). Their "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" was a number one country hit, crossed over to the pop chart in 1977, won a Grammy and took home the CMA Record of the Year award. The Kendalls' unique harmony gave them a contemporary sound with enough traditional flavor to win them many fans.
Jeannie now steps into the spotlight with her first solo album, an all acoustic country and bluegrass project. Although her father passed away at age 64 in 1998, he is included on two cuts ("I Wonder Where You Are Tonight" and "Train of Thought"). The former is a straight-ahead presentation, but not hard-driving, high and lonesome. Besides Dan Tyminski, Adam Steffey, Barry Bales and Rob Ickes, other sterling guests include Ricky Skaggs, Stuart Duncan, Alan Jackson, Carl Jackson, Rhonda and Darrin Vincent, Pat Flynn, Bryan Sutton, Allison Moorer, and Ron Stewart. Percussion is offered by Kenny Malone or Milton Sledge on all but one cut, "Jack and Lucy," a duet that Jeannie sings with Steve Gulley. Another special duet on the project is a remake of the 1988 McCarter's hit, "Timeless and True Love," sung by Jeannie with Alan Jackson. Laurie Lewis' hit, "Love Chooses You," is arranged with angelic vocals of Jeannie singing with Rhonda and Darrin Vincent. The same trio harmonize on "The Color of Her Eyes," a beautiful song written by Mike Stults. Jeannie sings with Alison Krauss on another Laurie Lewis song, "Old Friends."

This project began back in 1998 when Jeannie and Royce Kendall started recording an acoustic project with Alison Krauss' band, Union Station. It has taken four years and various recording sessions to bring the album to completion, but that is to our advantage because there is a lot of variety on this album.

I wouldn't have minded hearing banjo on at least one or two cuts. Even if soft-driving banjo-less bluegrass with a country twist, light percussion and piano, may not be your main cup of bluegrassy tea, you'll find songs to peak your interest and grab your attention on this project. The choice of acoustic country material is excellent, with a nice mix of covers and new material. Every song is given a unique Jeannie Kendall treatment and arrangement, but they all have certain elements in common: stellar musicianship and beautiful vocals with Jeannie's divine voice always out front. I am very pleased to see such professional productions of this quality in the acoustic music market. This album deserves a place in your collection, and I hope to hear its tracks frequently on the country, bluegrass and Americana radio airwaves. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

Average customer rating: Good, Strong Album Wonderful Album amazing music Pleasant. Will listen over and over! Don't need words

All the Girls I Am Jeannie Kendall Manufacturer: Golden/CBUJ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jeannie Kendall Love Is a Long Hard Road The Kendalls: 16 Greatest Hits It's About Time Thank God for the Radio ASIN: B000929ARS Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. All the Girls (I Am) [The Penny Whistle Song]
2. You Just Don't Get Me - Do You?
3. (Somewhere Between) Heaven & Mexico
4. Wild Honey
5. Keep Us Warm
6. Just a Memory
7. Your Picture, Your Pillow & Me
8. Out of Loneliness
9. Make a Dance
10. It Always Rains
11. Shouldn't Still Shake Me (Like You Do)
12. Worn Around the Edges

Customer Reviews:

Good, Strong Album.......2007-03-16

This is a 5 star album. I have heard better by other artists, but this is definitely very close to top of the line. This was by no means a poor production...the quality and music were excellent, the arrangements were good, and the vocals were exceptional. Whoever gave this album a 1 star rating obviously does not know or appreciate the blend of country/popular/and bluegrass influences intertwined with one another. I am a hard-core country music fan, and even I found these pop influences to be rather refreshing. They are quite smoothe and blend very well with the country roots and influences imposed on the songs themselves. I didn't care for the song "All the Girls I Am"...I thought it was kind of dumb and the music sounded creepy (like Halloween or something)...but the rest of the songs were okay. Whoever gave this album a 1 star seriously needs to Get a Life! That was ungrateful and rude to rate the album in a way that was unfair. Definitely a good album and well worth the money. I liked it so much I went out and bought a second one (I have two of these same albums)!

Wonderful Album.......2005-08-12

I have played this album so many times I just about have the songs memorized. It is great!

amazing music.......2005-07-29

Never owned an album like this one before, but when I saw her live I wanted it...Beautiful music, beautiful lyrics, beautiful songs. Makes me realize, I am one of those girls! kk

Pleasant. Will listen over and over!.......2005-07-13

Thanks to all of you who produced very enjoyable pieces to which we'll be able to savor over and over--wonderful selections. Another piece of art from the Kendall family. Again, thanks!

Don't need words.......2005-07-13

Words aren't needed to express the joy of listening to this CD. Just listen to the music.

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The Heart Of Bluegrass Manufacturer: Rounder Records/Hallmark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music ASIN: B000E9A5NE

Product Description

16 bluegrass selections done by various artists put out by hallmark

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3. Live at Billy Bob's Texas [Live]
4. Long Walk Back
5. Lost in the Lonesome Pines
6. Love in a Small Town
7. Maximum Dixie Chicks [Import]
8. Melonie Cannon [Enhanced]
9. Merry Christmas Wherever You Are
10. Modern Day Drifter [Enhanced] [Limited Edition]

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