Starlite Lounge

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South Carolinian David Ball found his musical calling in the rickety wooden dance halls of Texas. There he discovered the pleasures of getting crowds to shuffle their cowboy boots to drawling honky-tonk tales of love gone wrong; he also learned that by cranking up the electric guitar and the snare drum, one can get the younger country dancers who hang out at converted suburban discos to shuffle to the same songs. That recipe made Ball's Thinkin' Problem one of the best albums of 1994, and it's a formula he uses successfully again on Starlite Lounge. The cover silhouettes Ball against the mirror ball from one of those revamped discos, but the vocals inside sound like Ray Price and Lefty Frizzell. Ball and frequent cowriter Tommy Polk collaborate on nearly half the songs here, displaying their knack for bemoaning a dim romantic situation in a lyric and contradicting it in a melody's resilient, upbeat attitude. --Geoffrey Himes

Starlite Lounge,David Ball,Warner Bros / Wea,Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,Pop

Average customer rating: David is a greaat singer songwriter fine record. WOW,,,,,IF YOU'D LIKE SOME LOVIN' -- this is a CD for YOU

Starlite Lounge David Ball Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | 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: Thinkin' Problem Freewheeler David Ball Amigo Super Hits ASIN: B000002N7N Release Date: 1996-06-25

Tracks:

1. Hangin' In And Hangin' On
2. Circle Of Friends
3. I've Got My Baby On My Mind
4. What Kind Of Hold
5. I'll Never Make It Through This Fall
6. Bad Day For The Blues
7. If You'd Like Some Lovin'
8. No More Lonely
9. I Never Did Know
10. The Bottle That Pours The Wine

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South Carolinian David Ball found his musical calling in the rickety wooden dance halls of Texas. There he discovered the pleasures of getting crowds to shuffle their cowboy boots to drawling honky-tonk tales of love gone wrong; he also learned that by cranking up the electric guitar and the snare drum, one can get the younger country dancers who hang out at converted suburban discos to shuffle to the same songs. That recipe made Ball's Thinkin' Problem one of the best albums of 1994, and it's a formula he uses successfully again on Starlite Lounge. The cover silhouettes Ball against the mirror ball from one of those revamped discos, but the vocals inside sound like Ray Price and Lefty Frizzell. Ball and frequent cowriter Tommy Polk collaborate on nearly half the songs here, displaying their knack for bemoaning a dim romantic situation in a lyric and contradicting it in a melody's resilient, upbeat attitude. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

David is a greaat singer songwriter.......2007-03-01

If you don't have any of David's cd's you are missing alot this man can sing,play and entertain in concert. he is truly gifted and all his material is excellent.

fine record........1999-10-11

Very nice piece of record here. David Ball is something of a treasure. Bought a copy of this on the street in Fuzhou, China. It had obviously been impounded then re-sold by the police; got it for a dollar. Authentic country honky tonk; quite a bit like Garth Brooks but a bit more Nashville with some songs. Thanks David, xie xie for the memories of home, partner.

WOW,,,,,IF YOU'D LIKE SOME LOVIN' -- this is a CD for YOU.......1998-11-18

listen to the words! the music is fantastic, the fiddle and HONKY tonk Piano are among the finest I have ever heard. But where THIS CD shines is in the lyrics !! I've got my baby on my mind, I never did know, I'll Never make it through this fall and What Kind of hold !! Classics future honky tonkers will be able to relate to!

Average customer rating: Best cd i've listened to in years.... star. Amazing

Starlite Lounge Brigette Manufacturer: Expansion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Too Much Woman Soul Providence Take Advantage of Me This Journey in Sweet Classic Soul ASIN: B0009UNBP2 Release Date: 2005-08-08

Tracks:

1. Starlite Lounge
2. Much Too Much
3. Star
4. My Oh My
5. One Wish
6. Is It Love
7. Betcha
8. Somehow
9. What Would You Say
10. Take Me
11. Lonely Girl
12. Yes My Dear
13. Agua de Beber
14. Take Me [Remix]

Album Description

This is not a conventional Soul/R&B album by the former Brigette McWilliams, as it's organic instrumentation and unique arrangements lends itself more to jazz and even Chill Out with a style termed 'BossaHop' coined for this CD by producer Steve Harvey. Musicians on the album include Dori Caymmi, Heitor Pereira, Bobby Watson (Rufus), Hubert Laws and Al McKay (Earth Wind & Fire). This is Brigette's first album since Too Much Woman, also produced by Steve Harvey for Virgin Records in 1997. Brigette played a cameo role in the movie 'Starsky & Hutch'. Expansion. 2005.

Album Details

This is Not a Conventional Soul/R&b Album as It's Organic Instrumentation and Unique Arrangements Lends Itself to Jazz and Even 'chill Out' with a Style 'bossahop' Coined for this CD by Producer Steve Harvey. Musicians on the Album Include Dori Cayammi, Heitor Pereira, Bobby Watson (Rufus), Hubert Laws and Al Mckay (Earth Wind and Fire). This is Brigette's First Album Since "Too Much Woman", also Produced by Steve Harvey for Virgin Records in the 90s (Currently a High Money Collectors Item on Ebay). She is Married to Mark Romanek, the Hollywood Film Director Responsible for Films Like "One Hour Photo" and the Music Video to Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream"). Brigette also Played a Cameo Role in the Movie "Starsky and Hutch".

Customer Reviews:

Best cd i've listened to in years...........2006-09-15

since I heard too much woman by the same artist. Too bad this doesn't seem like it will be released here in america. we need more like this. Thank you Bridgette Mcwilliams!!!

star........2006-08-01

since her debut in 1994, brigette (mcwilliams) has stood out as a truly original class act, much in the vein of regina belle, miki howard, vesta williams and ambersunshower. fans of adriana evans will particularly enjoy this album, with its cool jazz and latin jazz stylings. brigette definitely has the vocal chops to pursue more mainstream success, but by staying true to her artistic vision, she gives the musical community a great gift--authentic, original, creative, intelligent, beautiful music. one can't help but to think that, if ella and sarah were still around, this is the kind of music they'd be listening to and performing. let's just hope that, this time, audiences heed the advice of brigette's debut album's title and take advantage of this amazingly talented artist.

Amazing.......2005-10-25

I must admit that I have only listened to two songs from this album, but they were incredible. "Is this love" might be one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Great for late nights with that special someone. I truly cant believe the talent this artist has. My copy is on the way.....

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Starlite Lounge Brigette Manufacturer: Expansion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EQ47O0 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Starlite Lounge
2. Much Too Much
3. Star
4. My Oh My
5. One Wish
6. Is It Love
7. Betcha
8. Somehow
9. What Would You Say
10. Take Me
11. Lonely Girl
12. Yes My Dear
13. Agua de Beber
14. Take Me [Remix]

Music Album:

1. Stoney Edwards/She's My Rock [Original recording remastered]
2. Stronger
3. Super Colossal Smash Hits Of The 90's
4. Sushi, Sex, Music
5. Swing Brother Swing
6. Table For One
7. Ten Year Anniversary
8. That's Another Story
9. The Bellamy Brothers - Greatest Hits
10. The Best of Bluegrass: Preachin' Prayin' & Singin'

Music Album