Simply Music

Product Description
Three famous musicians reunited in the making of a record full of subtleties. Joey Calderazzo and Jeff "Tain" Watts, often in the company of Michael Brecker, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, are joining this time bassist Sylvain Gagnon. The title, Simply Music, reflects well the spirit of the music: respect and love for jazz through a modern interpretation. They let go of all constraints and play a music full of soul. We could'nt have hoped for higher results from a trio of this caliber.

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Average customer rating: Getting Better LOVE this CD!!! Simply Red Simply Red Returns Outstanding Album

Stay Simply Red Manufacturer: Simplyred.Com ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Simplified Stay with Me The Very Best of Simply Red Stretched & Reconstructed: 12" & Remixes Introducing Joss Stone ASIN: B000N3ST2U Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. The World and You Tonight
2. So Not Over You
3. Stay
4. The Don't Have To Know
5. Oh! What A Girl!
6. Good Times Have Done Me Wrong
7. Debris
8. Lady
9. Money
10. The Death of The Cool
11. Little Englander

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With young, British, soul stars like Amy Winehouse, Paolo Nutini, and Joss Stone crashing the American charts, what better time to celebrate the return of one of the original great blue-eyed soul singers, Simply Red's curly-mopped Mick Hucknall? Despite being dropped by its label in 2002, his band has flourished on its own, both artistically and commercially. Stay, Simply Red's third independent release, loses none of the crisp soul-jazz beauty that marked the group's late '80s heyday. It has a younger, fresher feel than 2003's elegant Home, but that does lead to more of a mixed bag. A pair of bite-the-hand-that-feeds protest tunes, "Money TV" and "The Death of the Cool," fall wide of the mark, but Hucknall makes up for it when he lets his shimmering voice rise above the electronic fanfare, delivering the classic love song "So Not Over You." Meanwhile, "They Don't Know" and the lively "Oh! What A Girl" prove that he can still give the new generation of soul singers a run for their money. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

2007 album produced and co-mixed by Andy Wright (Annie Lenow, Natalie Imbruglia).

Customer Reviews:

Getting Better.......2007-07-13

If you love Mick Hucknall's voice, you will not be disappointed. Every song is worth the purchase. All new material keeps getting better. I can't wait for the next Simply Red release.

LOVE this CD!!!.......2007-07-13

Honestly, I did not even know "Simply Red" was still recording. I remember them from the 80's (Holding Back the Years), but can't remember anything from them since then. I was listening to a jazz station last week and heard "So Not Over You". I immediately came home and ordered the CD. I love it!!

Simply Red.......2007-07-11

I was very pleased with the process of this purchase. It arrived in a very timely manner, and undammaged. I was also very pleased with this new CD by Simply Red. It has been many years since their last release, but it was worth the wait. I just hope it does'nt take as long for the next to arrive on the shelves.

Simply Red Returns.......2007-07-06

This album reminds me of the earlier Simply Red works. It is a pleasure to have it on in the background. Be warned though, as in the past, there are songs on this album that will stick in your mind. Good to have Mick Hucknall and the band back.

Outstanding Album.......2007-06-27

I have been a big fan of Simply Red, and was not disapointed with this album. I took it with me on a long road trip and listened to it several times, and it gets better with age! Even my husband loved it... The melodies are outstanding...

Average customer rating: Simply the Best

Simply Baroque Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Ma, Yo-Yo | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Ma, Yo-Yo | ( M ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Yo-Yo Ma - Simply Baroque II ~ Bach & Boccherini / ABO, Koopman Vivaldi's Cello The Dvorak Album Classic Yo-Yo Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites ASIN: B0000CD5G9 Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

1. Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
2. Erbarme Dich
3. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
4. Ertot' Uns Durch Dein' Gute
5. Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
6. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter
7. Lab Mein Herz Die Munze Sein
8. Dein Blut, Der Edle Saft
9. 'Air On A G String'
10. Cello Concerto In G Major
11. Cello Concerto In G Major
12. Cello Concerto In G Major
13. Cello Concerto In D Major
14. Cello Concerto In D Major
15. Cello Concerto In D Major
16. Cello Concerto In D Major
17. Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
18. Aria From Goldberg Variations
19. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme

Customer Reviews:

Simply the Best.......2005-05-31

I can only say, that as far as I am concerned, this is just some of the best music I have ever heard.... Im guessing this is the way Bach intended his music to sound in the first place, and who better for that than the AMO and Koopman...and of course YO YO... if u love classic music, you are absolutly going to LOVE this cd..I highly recommend it

Average customer rating: SIMPLY RED Simply Red and the Best! Cool album! Simply wonderful Simply Red is awesome!

Simply Red - Greatest Hits Simply Red Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Simplified The Very Best of Simply Red Home Stay Stars ASIN: B000002HO3 Release Date: 1996-10-22

Tracks:

1. Holding Back The Years
2. Money's Too Tight To Mention
3. The Right Thing
4. It's Only Love
5. A New Flame
6. You've Got It
7. If You Don't Know Me By Now
8. Stars
9. Something Got Me Started
10. Thrill Me
11. Your Mirror
12. For Your Babies
13. So Beautiful
14. Angel
15. Fairground

Amazon.com

Pop-soulful in an archaic, '60s manner; mildly provocative at the time of their appearance due to singer Mick Hucknall's uncloseted status; Simply Red are global superstars masquerading as an urban sophisticate cult item. Fans from the U.K. and other countries already know this. But in the States we don't quite believe that a group like this can be suave without being cheesy. America, here's your proof once again: the No. 1 smashes "Holding Back the Years" and "If You Don't Know Me by Now," packed with a smattering of overseas chart hits. But where's "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye?" If you like this one, also try Picture Book, the band's 1985 debut. --Gavin McNett

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

SIMPLY RED.......2007-05-08

I have enjoyed the music greatly. I purchased it because whenever I go to San Francisco I put it on and it mellows me out.

Simply Red and the Best!.......2006-10-17

Simply Red was truly a British band of the 1980s. They were introduced to me by Music Television or MTV as it was known to release first with the single "Holding Back The Years," or was it "If you Don't Know Me By Now." "Stars" is also a classic from their heyday. There are other songs that I am not too familiar with like "Money's Too Tight To Mention," "The Right Thing," "It's Only Love," "A New Flame," "You've Got It," "Something Got Me Started," "Thrill Me," "Your Mirror," "For Your Babies," "So Beautiful," "Angel," and "Fairground." Simply Red like most of the bands of the 1980s had their own sound and style. Love the red hair color on the singer and always wondered if it was natural.

Cool album!.......2006-09-05

I heard a lot of these songs at my place of employment over the satellite feed. I just realized that frontman Mick Hucknall has a voice like Jefferson Airplane/Starship's Marty Balin. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW is an excellent cover that was made famous by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in 1972. HOLDING BACK THE YEARS is somewhat jazzy(I heard it before on jazz stations). MONEY'S TOO TIGHT TO MENTION is awesome. STARS is pretty cool also. When I first heard FOR YOUR BABIES,I thought it was Balin singing. That's why I said he and Hucknall are soundalikes. The other songs are great!

Simply wonderful.......2006-08-24

Sure I had heard a few of the songs, but rest of the songs on this album are equally wonderful. Mick Hucknall is a great singer and I would to see him live.

Simply Red is awesome!.......2006-02-25

This album is a collection of Simply Red's best. It is a great album - would recommend it to anyone who has liked any one of their songs. "Stars" is the best song for me; no matter how many times I've listened to it in the past n years, it is the best. "Something Got Me Started", "Fairground" are also excellent.

Average customer rating: Mick and the Boys A must have for your collection simply red greatest hits CD Very Best of Simply Red A Best of Package For Fans

The Very Best of Simply Red Simply Red Manufacturer: Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stay Simplified Home Simply Red - Greatest Hits Stars ASIN: B000093U23 Release Date: 2003-05-05

Tracks:

1. Stars
2. Holding Back the Years [12" Original Extended Version]
3. It's Only Love
4. If You Don't Know Me by Now
5. You've Got It
6. For Your Babies
7. Never Never Love
8. We're in This Together
9. Angel - Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Simply Red
10. Night Nurse - Simply Red, Sly & Robbie
11. Say You Love Me
12. Air That I Breathe
13. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
14. Mellow My Mind
15. Someday in My Life
16. Heaven
17. Love for Sale
18. Lady Godiva's Room
19. Granma's Hands

Tracks:

1. Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
2. Fairground
3. Something Got Me Started
4. New Flame
5. Right Thing [12" Original Extended Version]
6. Infidelity
7. I Won't Feel Bad
8. Come to My Aid [12" Original Extended Version]
9. Your Mirror
10. Thrill Me
11. Remembering the First Time
12. To Be Free
13. Ghetto Girl
14. Ain't That a Lot of Love
15. Jericho [Long Version]
16. Thank You
17. Come on in My Kitchen
18. I Know You Got Soul [Live]

Album Description

European only double-disc collection features 38 tracks divided into two parts: their ballads and love songs are featured on ''Hold Me'' (Disc One) which features, 'Holding Back The Years' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'If You Don't Know Me By Now', 'Were In This Together', 'Love For Sale' (live), 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Stars' and more. The second disc, entitled ''Thrill Me'' collects their uplifting Pop and Radio anthems like 'Moneys Too Tight (To Mention)', 'The Right Thing' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'Come To My Aid' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'Fairground', 'Something Got Me Started' and many more! Outstanding collection featuring, in Mick Hucknall, one of the great voices of the '80s and '90s. Warner. 2003.

Album Details

Mick Hucknall's Long Curly Red Locks First Appeared in the Mid 1980's and Simply Red Served as his Vehicle to Showcase his Blue Eyed Soul Stylings to the World. This Comprehensive Anthology Takes You Back to the Very Beginning and Sets You on an Aural Journey Throughout their Long Career as Well as Some of Hucknall's Solo Appearances, Like Fronting Reggae Legends Sly and Robbie's Cover of Gregory Isaacs "Night Nurse". Includes Full 12" Extended Versions of "Holding Back the Years", "The Right Thing", "Come to My Aid" and Several B-sides as Well as all the Hit Singles that were Recorded in their Years with the WEA Group.

Customer Reviews:

Mick and the Boys.......2007-04-04

Just one more addition, to the sterling collection of the boys from London. As a fan since the release of Picture Book (1985) and seeing them live at the Beacon in New York City, Simply Red can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. Having everything they have released on CD and just as much on the original vinyl they originally released their sound on. Consumate performers they are, it's always a pleausre to have a cornucopia of all the greatest hits, with one having to shuffle assorted Simply Red releases to find the assorted hits. One more salute to Mick and the boys still Holding Back the Years.

A must have for your collection.......2007-01-10

I just bought this cd to add to my growing collection of "must haves". It brings back wonderful memories and is a very thorough, comprehensive collection of Simply Red hits, it's just missing a couple of favs, hence the 4 stars.

simply red greatest hits.......2006-11-06

this always has been and always will be a fabulous album. Something to dance to, something to cry to and something just to smile to.

CD Very Best of Simply Red.......2006-03-01

Great CD, excellent sound quality, prompt courteous service.

A Best of Package For Fans.......2004-10-29

Awesome CD full of hits and remixes. Love it!

Average customer rating: Not so silly ... This is my favorite Disney Album ever I finally found it Disney Silly Songs Great music for having fun!

Disney Silly Songs: 20 Simply Super Singable Silly Songs Disney Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music CDs Under $7 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: More Silly Songs Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 2 : 25 Classic Tunes [Blisterpack] Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 4 Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 3 : 23 Classic Tunes ASIN: B000001M1F Release Date: 1991-05-23

Tracks:

1. Boom Boom, Ain't It Great To Be Crazy?
2. What's Your Name?
3. I'm My Own Grandpaw
4. Mairzy Doats
5. Michael Finnegan
6. A Penny
7. Way Down Here Beneath the Ocean
8. Pizza Pie Song
9. A Peanut Sat On A Railroad Track
10. It Ain't Gonna Rain No More
11. Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay!
12. When I See An Elephant Fly
13. Skip Along Tippy Toes
14. Little Bunny Foo Foo
15. Three Little Fishies
16. In My Pocket
17. Bill Grogan's Goat
18. Baby Bumblebee
19. There's A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea
20. Be Kind To Your Web-footed Friends

Customer Reviews:

Not so silly ..........2007-07-18

The songs have silly words, but the music is sort of bland. None of the children in my house enjoyed this cd at all. :(

This is my favorite Disney Album ever.......2007-06-07

Maybe I've just got a penchant for the silly, but with songs on this album like, "What's Your name," and "I'm my own granpa", you can't help but be roped in by the zany fun. I owned this on a tape back in 1993 (?) and was sad when I couldn't find it on CD later. When Ilocated this one, I snapped it up right away!

I will admit that while driving on the freeway one night, white knuckling it and fearing for my life, I almost ripped the CD out of the player with my teeth during the final song. It was chaotic and noisy.

Overall, and barring numpty drivers, If you're in a position to listen to fun music with your kids, you won't be disappointed!

I finally found it.......2006-11-09

I had the casette tape of silly songs when I was a kid. Ever since my son was born, I have looked for it every time we went out. Finally broke down and bought it here. I can't wait til it arrives.

"Give me a pizza with everything on it"

"EVERYTHING?"

Disney Silly Songs.......2006-03-21

My grandchildren dearly love this CD and insist on playing it every day they are here.

Great music for having fun!.......2006-03-07

Great CD for times when it's time to turn off the TV! Great to have my kids exposed to some older, classic songs! My kids love it! Love Mairy Doats and Little Bunny Foo Foo. Just a great silly CD for fun. Have fun!

Average customer rating: A five-star album One of the finest pop albums ever!!! Second only to "Life" Simply Red- STARS DITTO-- STILL SOUNDS GREAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!

Stars Simply Red Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A New Flame Life Picture Book Blue Men and Women ASIN: B000002JON Release Date: 1991-10-01

Tracks:

1. Something Got Me Started
2. Stars
3. Thrill Me
4. Your Mirror
5. She's Got It Bad
6. For Your Babies
7. Model
8. How Could I Fall
9. Freedom
10. Wonderland

Customer Reviews:

A five-star album.......2006-09-06

I give this album five stars because it is so awesome! Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall has such a beautiful voice that someone might think it's Jefferson Airplane/Starship's Marty Balin singing(they are soundalikes). The track I love most of all is FOR YOUR BABIES. I actually thought once that Balin was performing the song because as I just said,he and Hucknall are soundalikes. The title track is pretty cool and so are the other tracks. FYB was recorded in the same style as Jimmy Ruffin's hit recording(not Paul Young's cover) WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN-HEARTED.

One of the finest pop albums ever!!!.......2006-07-14

Having only been familiar with the hits, I decided to give this album a try. Man, I am so glad I did!! Mick Hucknall has such a great, powerful, emotional voice!! I agree that he could sing the phone book and make me cry (and I'm a guy! HAHA!) "For Your Babies" and "How Could I Fall" are just gorgeous, and the rest is...breath-taking. Please do yourselves a favour and buy this album. You'll thank me later.

Second only to "Life".......2005-12-31

Mick at his best. He had it all going on this one. What a voice. His songwriting was light years above anyone writing even similar stuff. I consider this part of the soundtrack to my life at that time. Do not hesitate to get this CD!

Simply Red- STARS.......2005-09-08

Great CD! I love almost every song! One of my favorites!

DITTO-- STILL SOUNDS GREAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!.......2005-04-26

I agree with the previous reviewers-- it may, quite simply, song for song, be the BEST pop album ever.

I personally believe the song "For Your Babies" is the most beautiful song ever written.

Average customer rating: lucky adult, i wished of write an last mail for yourself, but they Simply the Best Tina Turner simply the BEST Tina "turns you on" Turner. A real hit machine from a quality artist Simply The Best

Simply the Best Tina Turner Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Private Dancer: Centenary All The Best What's Love Got To Do With It (1993 Film) All the Best: The Hits Wildest Dreams ASIN: B000002UZ6 Release Date: 1991-10-22

Tracks:

1. The Best
2. Better Be Good To Me
3. I Can't Stand The Rain
4. What's Love Got To Do With It
5. I Don't Wanna Lose You
6. Nutbush City Limits
7. What You Get Is What You See
8. Let's Stay Together
9. River Deep-Mountain High
10. Steamy Windows
11. Typical Male
12. We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
13. Private Dancer
14. Look Me In The Heart
15. It Takes Two
16. I Want You Near Me
17. Way Of The World
18. Love Thing

Amazon.com

Tina Turner's phenomenal reclamation of her stardom is perfectly chronicled on Simply the Best. With the exception of the Phil Spector epic "River Deep, Mountain High," everything included here comes from 1983 on. Turner's iconic voice and bluesy earnestness surface on a cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together." She brings a moody sensuality to "I Can't Stand the Rain." Equally adept at rock, soul, gospel, and R&B, Turner makes ordinary songs such as "Typical Male" and "Private Dancer" into extraordinary recordings. There are actually better Tina albums than Simply the Best, but it stands as a useful compilation of her comeback hits. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

lucky adult, i wished of write an last mail for yourself, but they.......2006-09-13

controle all pichtures.

Sat, you couldn't give an Glad adult sign, suchwise i can't feel you are more different than an book sjelf which says dayli with magic eyes: "i like you. Sorry i'm little primitive clever.
i need you!, & i cán stay with you Steady - i will leave all & stay close your country, anytime if you chose of call for myself Presant.
You have not learnt anything yet which i did help you dayli with; we removt a lot wodoo away, ingether Babe!
Only you know 12% out of 100% of what i've try of saying for your self directly every day.
Still you does not take enough care of your self, i can see. You must remove the text(=wodoo), underneigh your 2006 photo's.
Please!
You owe of goe for one whole program for Her Goddesh, which will prefere of seeing yourself near of Münich in start of October, 2006.
Not worry, i will not visit Her this year via Europe. i wanted of seeing Her 2010, & hope then áll steal plates & steal cups are out of India's south west area.
STAY GLAD Tina. Oh, If you just have given one presant mail Babe...
i love you. You remember objective love is like an Sun - Sun cannot change apinion or face fetures.

Simply the Best.......2006-08-22

Actually I bought this for two songs, but the whole cd rocks. It is a must have for any collection!

Tina Turner simply the BEST.......2006-08-18

Just good old rythem and blues rock and roll !!!

Tina "turns you on" Turner. A real hit machine from a quality artist.......2006-04-17

Tina sings most of here songs as she`s twisting here soul in painfull directions, but she does it with so much passion, so much flair, that you feel shaken all over listen to it. Track 1 The Best is a good exampel of that. She screams, she nearly spits the message right trough. A good opener.
Track 2 What`s love got to with it it`s my all time Turner favourite songs. It has everything, from the postmodern 80 ths disco style, with the right touches on the keyboard, and the laidback klimpering rythmic guitar. A more sensitive laidback vocal from Tina Turner shows here from a softer side. This is a very upliftin song, which shines with a big S. Track 3 I can`t stand the rain, is more in "nowhere land". It has a certain sting, but it`s not a kick, soul, or heart starter. Track 4 I don`t wanna lose you.Well we are back in "hit song quality" land. The refrain is very good on this one. Track 5 Nutbush city limits is fast and furious in a positive sense. It realy swings and twist you around. Fast. very fast, and Tina voice never slips away. Track 6 Let`s stay together, is more in the middle of the road. An easy come and easy go song. Track 7 Private Dancer has the flair of the 80 th`s. Here voice sounds peculiar on this one. Not to found of this song, sorry to say. Track 8 We don`t need another hero, has much of the quality spark as Track 2. It touches on every right buttons, and has a refrain that realy hit`s a nerve when listen to it. Track 9 Better be good to me is written by Chinn/ Chapman, and you know what you get from these people. Easy come easy go pop music. Track 10 River Deep/ Mountain High, is the "wall of the sound" on this CD. This is old Tina, and is more raw and not too much polished. Not my cup of tea. Track 11 Steamy windows. Tina goes "heavy metal light". Very pulsative this one, and it kicks ass man. That`s for sure.
Track 12 Typical Male, it`s quite rythmic but there you have most of the song in a nutshell. The refrain is anyway quite interesting. Track 13 It takes two, is a duet with Rod Stewart. An interesting switch for a change, but nothing special. Track 14 Addicted to Love is a Robert Palmer hit. Recorded live, but it fit`s Palmer better than Tina. It`s recorded live, but the "live sound" it`s nothing special. Track 15 Be tender with me Baby, is full of passion, but sometimes much of it can be too much, but certainly ok. Track 16 I want you near me, is the lighthearted and funny song . It`s very much summer here and ok for a hot day. Track 17 Way of the world is a forgettable song. Here and there it`s ok, but as a whole it doesn`t spark. Track 18 Love Thing. Heavy metal riffs. Ok singing. But there you have most of it. Anyway most of the time Tina Turner "turns you on" . She`s anyway a real hit machine. This collection is a good intro to here solo stuff from the 80 ths and the 90 ths. And she`s got IT.

Simply The Best.......2006-03-22

I love this album, especially the title song. In 1994, the New York Rangers used this song as a lift up to carry them to the Stanley Cup.

Average customer rating: What A Treat To Have Made This Album Great!! Wonderful Album Simplified and stripped down Hucknel just doesn't stop

Simplified Simply Red Manufacturer: Verve Forecast ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Stay The Very Best of Simply Red Simply Red - Greatest Hits Home Fade into Light ASIN: B000B0WO0I Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Perfect Love
2. Something Got Me Started
3. Holding Back The Years
4. More
5. A Song For You
6. Your Mirror
7. Fairground
8. My Perfect Love
9. Smile
10. Sad Old Red
11. For Your Babies
12. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

Album Description

Simplified features both stripped-down versions of Simply Red's classic songs and fresh recordorm some material with only a piano as accompaniment. "What struck me when I listened back to the performance was just how much the song leapt out at you in those circumstances," he says. Classic Simply Red songs such as "Something Got Me Started," "Sad Old Red," "Smile," and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" are reinvigorated thanks to these sophisticated, even jazzy, new arrangements. One of the group's most popular hits, "Holding Back The Years," is beautiful and still lush; recognizable, but with an added timeless maturity. Other songs featured on Simplified include "More," "Your Mirror," "Fairground," and "For Your Babies."

The lead-off track and first single from Simplified is the irresistible, upbeat, and distinctly Latin-flavored "Perfect Love." The Cuban vibe of this sensual new song is amplified by the vocals of Havana-based singer Danae. A Latin feeling runs throughout Simplified, inspired by the band's recent visit to Cuba. In fact, Simply Red is the first English pop band to have played in Havana, as they appeared at the landmark Gran Teatro early in 2005.

Simplified is the follow-up to 2003's highly successful Home, which sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. That release helped push the band to a level of over 50 million albums sold since forming 21 years ago. Although Simply Red's lineup of musicians has rotated throughout the years, the one constant has been Mick Hucknall, one of the finest male vocalists Britain has ever produced, and also one of its most accomplished, melodic, and prolific pop songwriters.

Customer Reviews:

What A Treat To Have Made This Album.......2007-05-18

Stripped down jazzy slower versions of old songs from The SImply Red catalog. Fans LOVE things like this, I LOVE this album, perfect for a rainy day alone with some songs that are like old friends. But older, wiser, mature, just wonderful. I Simply LOVE the stripped and simplified version of "Fairground", I love the orginial dearly...the sad slow melody over the Goodmen's drumming. But here it is sung as a ballad. This could have been an old standard that someone like Ella Fitzgerlad would have sung. can't say enough good things aabout this album, it is called "Simplified", but should be called "Timeless". This is the Greatest Hits for the fans, hits ethought. Again, rain falling outside makes this even better. Then again, we are all SR fans here, give it a try.

Great!!.......2007-03-26

The music has a variation of sounds and themes extremely diverse and exciting. This is a great CD -a fan can certainly appreciate the voice and themes, a new listener will turn into a fanatic right after this.
Excellent choice.

Wonderful Album.......2007-01-22

If you love Mick Hucknall's voice as much as I do you'll be glad you bought this album. He does some of his old songs in a slightly different way which is so interesting, and the new songs are wonderful. Simply Red is simply great!

Simplified and stripped down.......2006-09-06

Simply Red goes easy listening on this album. Every track is either a re-recording or the original master minus percussion. We hear a piano plus a string ensemble on many of these tracks. This is an ideal album for easy listening music fans,especially senior citizens who can't stand the sound of hard rock or heavy metal. Marty Balin clone Mick Hucknall,the band's frontman gives fans a nice collection of hit songs in subtle form.

Hucknel just doesn't stop.......2006-05-27

Simplified brings some new along with old favorites. Simply Red "smoothed" out old classics. The new material is just as good as the 20 year old tunes. A must for any Simply Red fan. And a cd that new listeners will enjoy.

Average customer rating: Great CD amazing Absolutely Excellent! A home run on every level Clear-cut and to the point...

Simply Nothing Shawn McDonald Manufacturer: Sparrow ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ripen Live in Seattle Nothing Left to Lose Scattered Pieces: Live Bullet ASIN: B0002JP32O Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Take My Hand
2. Gravity
3. Hold On
4. Simply Nothing
5. Beautiful
6. Don't Walk Away
7. All I Need
8. Take This Life
9. Have You Ever?
10. Here I Am
11. Yahweh
12. Open Me

Album Description

Seattle-based singer-songwriter Shawn McDonald speaks to listeners with emotion and vulnerability through his intriguing and uniquely authentic acoustic-soul sound. Shawns journey through childhood rebellion, substance abuse and finally encountering Christ in a powerful way, intensely impacts how he relates to others facing their own life challenges.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2007-04-11

This is my first Shawn McDonald CD, and it won't be my last. I can just let it play all the way through, every song is great.

amazing.......2007-03-17

one of my favorite CDs. I listened to this CD in my car for 3 months straight when I first got it. The words hit home and show his true heart and the music compliments it perfectly. The song "simply nothing" definitely convicted me, and is one of my favorites to listen to.

Absolutely Excellent!.......2007-02-24

Fantastic voice, melodies and lyrics. If you enjoy laid-back Christian music, this is a must. He's also great in concert if you ever get the chance.

A home run on every level .......2006-02-20

Not many artists can touch so many places correctly and connect to an audience. One does not need to seek faith based music to be highly impressed with this artist. After listening to the album you may be very curious to learn more about him. But in doing so, you're appreciation will only grow and any connection you question to a higher power will be removed.

This young man is an inspiration from every angle. Musically, he's very interesting and lyrically, he's just as impressive.

If you like Jack Johnson and the roots of soul in your sound you are going to be very, very pleased.

You may want to upgrade your sound system to enjoy it to a "higher" level.

Clear-cut and to the point..........2006-02-19

Shawn Mcdonald is one the most amazing artists that I have ever heard, personally. Not b/c he can rip a guitar like Hendrix or sing like an angel, but b/c he's down to earth. I saw him at Passion in January, and the guy came out on stage shaking and admitting he was nervous. Tell me, what major label artist does that? NONE. His lyrics are perfect for a young, christian generation struggling to find a foothold in the agnostic, anything goes attitude of our society, and I can not wait for his new CD which should be out very soon. I'm writing this to suggest that anyone who has not heard of him or heard his music, do so immediately. You won't regret it.

Average customer rating: Timeless Simply Red's debut album Simply a great album. It Grows on You Reliving the legacy of Simply Red

Picture Book Simply Red Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A New Flame Stars Men and Women Life Blue ASIN: B000002IFL Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Come To My Aid
2. Sad Old Red
3. Look At You Now
4. Heaven
5. Jericho
6. Money$ Too Tight ( To Mention)
7. Holding Back The Years
8. (Open Up The) Red Box
9. No Direction
10. Picture Book

Customer Reviews:

Timeless.......2007-01-02

I don't understand what the story about a deadbeat dad and raising his kid has to do with this album, but hey.

They just don't make music like this anymore. "Jericho" and "Look at You Now" are just as worthy of praise as this album's more famous hit singles. The former of these I truly missed during Simply Red's last European tour, though Mick's great stage presence and repertoire surely made up for it.

Simply Red's debut album.......2006-09-06

At least in America,the British-based Simply Red debuted in 1985,spawning three Top 20 hits from this album,COME TO MY AID,HOLDING BACK THE YEARS and MONEY'S TOO TIGHT TO MENTION. I have to admit that frontman Mick Hucknall is a vocal clone of Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship fame. It is possible that Simply Red was nominated for a Best New Artist of 1985 Grammy. I'm sure Sting,Freddie Jackson and Whitney Houston were nominees as well. Simply Red's Elektra Records labelmates included The Cars and Motley Crue.

Simply a great album........2005-09-20

This is what I think of as a great album from an underrated band. Maybe not their best, but well worth a listen. Included is the wonderful and moving "Holding Back The Years", one of their best songs ever, and probably most popular. "Money's Too Tight (to mention)" is another well known song, and rather upbeat. I also really enjoy the cover of "Heaven", as it's one of my favorite Talking Heads songs. The rest holds up well, and is still a good listen after all this time. If you're looking for more than the "Greatest Hits", give it a try.

It Grows on You.......2005-01-24

The first time I listened to this, I didn't think much of it. The more times I listened to it, the better it sounded. I would call it somewhat subtle and it doesn't just slap you up on the side of the head. The more I listen to it, the better it sounds. It is also one of those albums that you can listen to over and over again without really getting sick of it.

Reliving the legacy of Simply Red.......2004-12-09

Simply Red is one my favorite rock groups I grew up as a kid. I was 5 or 6 when they did songs like "If You Don't Know Me By Now" which I saw the video of. That was great. 'Cuz I like the way they mixed their styles in different kinds of music from rock, jazz, R&B, Latin, pop, disco, funk, blues, whatever you name it.

As to put it there this one of the 1st LPs I purchased from them. I love every song they did which is rockin'.

1. Come to My Aid- Excellent beat to that song w/ so much soul.

2. Sad Old Red- Reminds me of the big bands or cool nite jazz I listen to.

3. Look At You Now- Kinda of a Latin groove with more feel upbeat to sound it more rocky.

4. Heaven- Bluesy song with horns playing along in a club.

5. Jericho- Definitely my favorite 'cuz of the message like in a Cinderella story or somethin.

6. Money$ Too Tight To Mention- My mom used to love this one but is sure is killing me with this one.

7. Holding Back the Years- Yeah I know ya'll knew this one 'cuz this what made them famous.

8. Red Box- Reminded me of some James Brown playing on the record stand or something. This is more a funky r&b/soul joint.

9. New Direction- Kinda similar to track # 3 "Look at You" but with a more calm easy-listening style.

10. Picture Book- Telling me to pray 4 Jesus or ask him to seek him for advice. That's what the song is saying on the message of the song.

Sooner or later, I will buy both of their albums on CD or cassette. Simply Red, you're da greatest. Love to hear ya'll perform @ one of your concerts one day. You sound like Steely Dan to me who I'm a huge fan too.

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