| 1. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) |
| 2. Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne |
| 3. Highway to Hollywood |
| 4. Are You Dreamin' (Money in My Pocket) |
| 5. One by One |
| 6. Rainbow Man |
| 7. Sweet Jeremiah |
| 8. Dealing With the Devil |
| 9. City Lady |
| 10. For Skipper |
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl),Looking Glass,Collectables,AM Pop,Album Rock,Pop,Pop Vocals,Pop/Rock,Rock/Pop,Soft Rock
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Never Say Never
Brandy Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000006OB0 Release Date: 1998-06-09 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Angel In Disguise
- The Boy Is Mine
- Learn The Hard Way
- Almost Doesn't Count
- Top Of The World
- U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)
- Never Say Never
- Truthfully
- Have You Ever?
- Put That On Everything
- In The Car Interlude
- Happy
- One Voice
- Tomorrow
- (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
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Brandy has a lot to prove. She's had five Grammy nominations; she's won one Billboard Music Award, one American Music Award, and several Image and Soul Train awards; and she's sold over 4 million records--all by the age of 19. Never Say Never enters the scene after four years of sophomore jitters and plain old fear. And it enters with a bang. Brandy's voice suggests serious vocal training from her father, and strong songs--some written by her now-19-year-old woman-child self--attempt to take R&B back to its proper plateau. The album's first single, "The Boy Is Mine," and the Mase duet "Top of the World" serve as proof that Brandy still has the chops, determination, and cuteness to take a record to the top. --Asondra R. HunterCustomer Reviews:
Never Say Never.......2007-07-16
Everyone keeps saying that Brandy's vocals are weak on this album. I don't really see it..........2007-07-01
This CD is a great mix of pop and R&B and although it's not as strong as Full Moon which is her best album to date, it is still a good album to listen to straight through.
I've been listening to Kelly Clarkson's new album lately but I took a break from it today (mostly) to listen to Brandy's Never Say Never. I am still impressed with it today and think that the song "Tomorrow" is SO underrated.
Best songs:
Learn The Hard Way
The Boy Is Mine
Have You Ever?
One Voice
Tomorrow
Best to worst albums to date:
Full Moon
Never Say Never
Brandy
Afrodisiac (so overrated) a 3 star album, easily
Edit: OK, I have noticed that Brandy's vocals aren't the best now that I've listened to it closer. On Put That On Everything and One Voice she strains to hit a note. But she's nowhere as bad as Hilary Duff or Ciara are. Now if you want to talk about bad vocalists overall, please, talk about them. Especially Ciara. >_>
4.5 stars.
Absolute Classic!!!.......2007-02-24
One of the well known albums in the 90's........2006-06-06
There are plenty of stand-out tracks, especially 'One Voice' (with Bebe Winans and his gospel choir) and the fantastic 'Top Of The World' with rapper Ma$e. Unlike Mariah Carey, Brandy doesn't let the rappers overpower her fantastic vocals and each song is produced neatly. One big surprise though would have to be Brandy's cover version of Bryan Adams '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You', which Bryan Adams himself said was the best cover of his famous song. Others I like are "Angel in Disguise," "Almost Doesn't Count," "Never Say Never," "Truthfully, Have you Ever?" and the cover of "Everything I do (I do it for you)."
That pretty much covers everything on the album except the so-called "Filler" tracks which include "Learn The Hard Way," "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)," "Happy" and "Tomorrow." According to me they are "fillers" but you should listen to them and hear it for your self. I believe she could have worked on them more, 'cause they had good potential to really make this album flow together more nicely. Other than that I would recommend this album to you, especially if your an avid Brandy fans.
The reason why I love music........2006-06-04
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Brandy
Brandy Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002IZ7 Release Date: 1994-09-27 |
Tracks:
- Movin' On
- Baby
- Best Friend
- I Wanna Be Down
- I Dedicate (Pt. 1)
- Brokenhearted
- I'm Yours
- Sunny Day
- As Long As You're Here
- Always On My Mind
- I Dedicate (Pt. 2)
- Love Is On My Side
- Give Me You
- I Dedicate (Pt. 3)
Customer Reviews:
The legacy of Brandy begins! (4.5 Stars).......2007-06-29
Spawning no less than FOUR huge hits ("Baby", "Best Friend", "I Wanna Be Down", "Brokenhearted"), Brandy became an instant bestseller, selling 4 million copies and still counting. Who could resist the irresistible grooves, the sultry-driven vocals, and most importantly, Brandy's sweet innocence? She was the entire package and the public responded warmly to her.
But enough about Brandy and the public response. What really sells this album, IMO, is the album tracks. And there are plenty to name. My personal favorite is "I'm Yours". This is quite possibly the best track on the album (even though "Brokenhearted" is a very close second). Brandy displays so much power and conviction into this song. It's a wonder it wasn't release as a single. Other highlights include "As Long As You're Here" (a smoky, midtempo tune reminiscent of jazzy rap), "Love Is On My Side" (a syrupy ballad also as charming as "Brokenhearted"), and "Give Me You" (a great closer to an otherwise stellar album).
In sum, Brandy turned out an very impressive debut album. Sometimes, you forget that she was only 14 at the time of release. Amazing huh? But believe it or not, better records would turn up for Brandy as her career took off (Never Say Never anyone?). However, this one has always been my personal favorite so I am biased in my review:). You know it. You love it. Get it if you don't have it.
Classic .......2006-12-06
jerome dude.......2006-08-06
I Wanna Be Down.......2006-06-25
Brokenhearted for example is a great song for those who have lost a girlfriend/boyfriend.This is also a great album for fans of 90s music, even those who are not big fans of brandy. Great for rainy days, i give this album 10 out of 10.
One of the Best Albums of the 90's........2006-01-29
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Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)
Looking Glass Manufacturer: Sony Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000I6HL Release Date: 2001-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne
- Highway To Hollywood
- Are You Dreamin' (Money In My Pocket)
- One By One
- Rainbow Man
- Sweet Jeremiah
- Dealing With The Devil
- City Lady
- For Skipper
Customer Reviews:
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl).......2005-10-14
She was thrilled with the gift and I was thrilled with my purchase.
Marion Hamaker
Unappreciated Artists.......2004-12-08
"Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne" is another of the same.
But "Sweet Something" (on Golden Classics
Looking Glass) and "For Skipper" are jazzy and breezy works of art. The folks who say that all there is to this group is "Brandy" and "Jimmy" are missing something special because their ears are tuned to Top 40 or "Classic Rock."
Pay attention! Take time to savor the talent and musical vision of this group. Don't believe these two songs are just filler (like some of their other tunes).
While this band never broke through, they deserved more encouragement for what they were capable of, the art of "Sweet Something" and "For Skipper."
Too bad that these two songs are not on the same album as they were on the vinyl release "Subway Serenade" -- which I have from the early 1970s. These two songs are timeless gems.
Fun Sunshine Music.......2004-10-20
of music when the world was a little more
innocent, and not as jaded. "Brandy" is a
guilty pleasure, its a great summer songs that
evokes the early 1970's, the beach, and love.
Jimmy Loves Maryanne is great as well. As others
have noted this was essentialy a harder rocking
boogie band, than is evident on their big hits.
But what a time it was, I would also suggest from
the same time "Dancing in The Moonlight"-King Harvest,
"Go All The Way" Raspberries, & "Long Cool Woman" -Hollies.
The Whole Album is Great!.......2004-02-10
2 MASTERPIECES OUT OF 10........2002-09-20
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Full Moon
Brandy Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005V5TD Release Date: 2002-03-05 |
Tracks:
- B Rocka Intro
- Full Moon
- I Thought
- When You Touch Me
- Like This
- All In Me
- Apart
- Can We
- What About Us?
- Anybody
- Nothing
- It's Not Worth It
- He Is
- Come A Little Closer
- Love Wouldn't Count Me Out
- WOW
- Die Without You
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On her first CD in three years, the newly married and pregnant Brandy sounds confident and assured and lets us know that she has found her man (even if it takes a numbing 17 tracks). The stately ballad "He Is" shimmers with unabashed, but never treacly, adoration, as Brandy huskily sighs, "Prince Charming, my angel, my king, my friend." It's the sound of a woman in love, and that sentiment guides this satisfying CD's strongest cuts, from Mike City's tangy title track to the snaky seduction of "Apart," which burnishes Brandy's vocals with a metallic glow. Most of the CD was produced by longtime collaborator Rodney Jerkins, but he overloads Brandy's plate with bombastic, predictable beats that do little to draw listeners in. Full Moon truly glows when the intensity is muted and emotion is in the forefront. --Amy LindenAlbum Description
2002 album, featuring the single 'What About Us?'. 17 tracks.Customer Reviews:
Brandy's Phases.......2006-11-20
In one word, yes. The arrangements on "Full Moon" divide between the stunning adult balladry & sharper, urban driven dance material. Though the sound is more dark at times, more sensual, & it seems that the transition of adulthood wasn't that hard for her.
On the dance end, you have "What About Us", the lead single. This mechanized, deep grind of a groove was the perfect vehicle for the angst of the subject of a spurned lover. The British two-step inflected "All In Me" is another highlight, & sits next to the dizzying, heavy handed bass laden "I Thought" perfectly. From the urban dance perspective, Brandy paints herself as a modern-day Jody Watley vocally & from a compositonal standpoint. There wasn't a better female empowered anthem that could move you like "What About Us?" at the time since "Looking For A New Love".
For further allusions to Jody comparions, the vocals on the previously mentioned ballads are the true treat. Sensual, probing, emotionally poignant, & convicted. While Brandy didn't handle (beyond some co-write credits) majority of the songwriting, the passion she sings with makes these songs all hers. The title track sets the compostional mood for the ballads. Harder beats, paired with violin & piano work, & Brandy's voice for organic purposes blend here. This pairing of studio wizardry & more soulful elements helps make these ballads warm & inviting.
It drives home the hauntingly spectacular "It's Not Worth It". This song features backing vocals from Michael Jackson, though credit is only listed in the liner notes, it sounds incredible. Brandy's vocals at the fore & Michael's at the back sound like Brandy singing over an old, mournful 1970's soul gem. Other notables include the fitting tribute to the P.M. Dawn classic "I'd Die Without You" (with brother Ray J on vocals), "WOW" wows in it's honesty, & the sweet come-ons that are "When You Touch Me" & "Like This" charm without effort.
Overall, despite the length, "Full Moon" is a rewarding listen. One that brings Brandy's need to connect through thoughts on matters of lonliness, unrequited love, infidelity, true love, romance, & finding oneself in another successfully. Highly recommended.
brandy's best work ever!.......2006-10-31
Fantastic :-).......2006-10-21
Brandy has always been one of my favourites. This cd is one of her best; it's some of her most mature music. It's full of great songs and the beautiful voice that keeps getting better with each release. My favourite tracks here are Full Moon, the beautiful remake of Die Without You, WOW and the stunning Love Wouldn't Count Me Out. She is very talented and her vocal range shines throughout this great cd. If you are a fan of hers, this cd has to be in your collection. It's beautiful and I highly recommend it.
Vocal Prowess Displayed w/ Great Production Too.......2006-10-18
It doesn't hurt that the production is impeccable either. Rodney Jerkins and company create a sonic delight, such as with the ethereally pulsating title track or the technological wonder of "What About Us." Each song seamlessly transitions into the next, creating an album that is enjoyable to listen to and admire from beginning to end
...well, almost. While Brandy's voice is certainly at its best, and the production is top-notch, "Full Moon" isn't without its fillers. Songs like "Can We," "Anybody," and "Love Wouldn't Count Me Out" seems like unneccessary additions to an otherwise great R&B album. Nevertheless, Brandy's "Full Moon" is an influential album for aspiring singers and avid music lovers who admire soulful vocal creativity and skill, and for those who enjoy great musical arrangements to accompany such undeniable talent.
Amazing Album!.......2006-06-08
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The Best of Brandy
Brandy Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007PLKU2 Release Date: 2005-04-05 |
Tracks:
- Baby
- Best Friend
- I Wanna Be Down
- Brokenhearted
- Angel in Disguise
- Boy Is Mine
- Almost Doesn't Count
- Top of the World
- U Don't Know Me
- Have You Ever?
- Full Moon
- What About Us?
- He Is
- Afrodisiac
- Who Is She 2 U
- Rock With You
- I Wanna Be Down
- Another Day in Paradise
Album Description
Multimedia phenomenon Brandy rose to superstardom in the '90s while only in her mid-teens, and was one of the decade's most successful new talents. Her string of smashes soared to the heights of the R&B and pop charts, as did her top-selling albums. The young recording artist and actress also reaped major acclaim in the television world with her hit sitcom Moesha, and the starring role in Disney's beloved TV adaptation of Cinderella.Customer Reviews:
Why did it take me so long.......2005-12-02
GOOD LAWD!!! CD is on fire!.......2005-10-09
buen cd de exitos .......2005-10-03
Best Of Albums Always Have One Good Song Missing........2005-08-06
List is Wrong.......2005-08-01
The Album is great!!!!! I love both songs that were remade: Rock With You and Paradise. They were great.
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Roast Beef of Old England (Traditional Sailor Songs)
Jerry Bryant , and Starboard Mess Manufacturer: Essay ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004UDET Release Date: 2000-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Spanish Ladies
- A Jolly Sailor's True Description Of A Man-Of-War
- Adieu, Sweet Lovely Nancy
- St. Patrick's Day
- Warlike Seamen
- The First Of June
- Drops Of Brandy
- Roast Beef Of Old England
- Heart Of Oak
- Nancy Dawson
- Ben Backstay
- Sailors' Hornpipe/Rickett's Hornpipe
- Bay Of Biscay-o
- The Battle Of The Nile
- Nelson's Victory/Hull's Victory
- The Banks Of The Nile/Sailor's Cravat
- A New Sea Song (Sweethearts And Wives)
- Pleasant And Delightful
- Captain Barton's Distress On The Lichfield
- Chevy Chase
- The Shannon And The Chesapeake
- Distressed Men-Of-War
- Sailor's Jacket
- Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate
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If Roast Beef of Old England isn't enough to spawn a dose of contact scurvy, many other of these two dozen salty tunes will set the boat a-rocking. Treasures such as "A Jolly Sailor's True Description of a Man-of-War" and "Drops of Brandy" detail life among British seamen of the early 1800s without dredging up too much of the usual pirates, shipwrecks, or mutiny. It's an historical document of the regular life at sea, inspired by the British Navy novels of Patrick O'Brian, with intentions to anchor the writing in the ordinary sounds and stories of those fictionalized seafaring times. Glad fiddle, fife, and Jerry Bryant's humble six-man choral crew Starboard Mess spill the beans in suitable fashion without a sailor's colorful vocabulary. They supply the "yo ho ho" and annotations, you bring the rum and black powder. --Ian ChristeCustomer Reviews:
Set Sail With These Great Songs.......2007-01-28
You should see the looks I get from the little wannabe thugs in their tricked out Hondas listening to hip-hop when I pull up next to them in my conservative white Toyota Camry and I'm belting out lines like "We'll rant and we'll roar like true British sailors...." Jay-Z can't even hold a candle to these wonderful old tunes.
Highly recommended.
Jack Aubrey would have loved it..........2007-01-09
Good traditional stuff.......2007-01-05
Continuing Enjoyment.......2006-05-05
Being a 'younger' person with generally 'younger' preferences in music, and yet still a person thoroughly devoted to Patrick O'Brian and all his works, on first listening I was doubtful.
Another two or three spins around the CD player, though, and I was hooked. Crisp, clear and obviously as historically accurate as they can be, these songs give delight even now.
Best use? Volume dialled up to eleven for the morning drive to work, bellowing along at the top of my voice - and often the bottom of my range! Heart of Oak, Roast Beef of Old England, The Shannon and the Chesapeake - uproarious. Sailor's Jacket is the foot-tappingest instrumental; it still sets my toes a-jumping. And the sweeter songs? Give them plenty of wellie .. Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy is fabulous.
Other big numbers: A Jolly Sailor's True Description of a Man-of-War, A New Sea Song (Sweethearts & Wives) - which has some fabulously 'historically accurate' narrative within (POB readers will know whereof I speak! ;-} - and Distressed Men-of-War - another song referred to within the POB Canon.
Heartily recommended.
Great CD!.......2005-10-28
Lisa
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Afrodisiac
Brandy Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001Z4P32 Release Date: 2004-06-29 |
Tracks:
- About Brandy (Intro)
- Sadiddy
- Who Is She 2 U
- Talk About Our Love - featuring Kanye West
- Cool (Thought I'd Be)
- Afrodisiac
- Where You Wanna Be
- Focus
- How I Feel
- Say You Will
- Come As You Are
- Necessary
- Should I Go
- Turn It Up
Amazon.com
After a breakup, childbirth, and a reality show, the one-time teen star finds herself growing up a little more on Afrodisiac. While this isn't a concept album--the songs aren't ordered as such--it's filled with the frustrations and pleasures of Brandy's past few years. At the same time, her vocals are richer than ever, reaching a Blige-like level of expression on "I Tried" and "Who is She 2 U." Timbaland's production on nine cuts anchors the disc; he even makes the title track's sampled baby, a link to his classic work on Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody," belong. The biggest triumph, though, is "Talk About Our Love," pop-soul from Kanye West that could come straight from the summer of '74, even including his rap. Further release comes with Timba's "Sadiddy," an anthemic celebration of being out on the town with a carload of friends. The girl may be older, but she still knows how to have fun. --Rickey WrightAlbum Description
Afrodisiac is sensuous, soulful, even a little gritty, an album that showcases Brandy's passionate voice and announces in no uncertain terms that she's all grown up and knows what she wants. The hot first single, "Talk About Our Love," was produced by and features Kanye West.Customer Reviews:
Change of Heart.......2007-03-06
A good CD that was Underrated!!.......2007-02-25
Won't be let down.......2006-11-23
Entertaining CD!!!!.......2006-10-19
'Where you wanna be' sounds like a song from puff daddy and the family's no way out album - TI raps on this one and his rap is tight. 'Should I go' is cool because she is contemplating her place in the current music industry. The beats are sick. The Timbaland-produced tracks are blazing. This album is 100% entertaining and Brandy's voice sounds great.
Definitely The Best Album Of Her Career! One Of Timbaland's Best As Well!.......2006-10-07
While Brandy may have only lent her actual helping hand to one of the album's 15 tracks in terms of songwriting, Brandy not only sings the material with a lived-in feel, but the material itself was obviously related to her in the 1st place. "Who I Am" is an emotional ballad where Brandy finds strength after a bad relationship with lyrics equally compelling as her actual voice. Album track favourite "I Tried" is a heavy-hearted ballad where heavy synthesizers, faint guitar strings & closing violins emphasize Brandy's emotional struggle with an unfaithful lover whose misdeeds she tries to neglect, but in the end, refuses to put up with (in other words, she eventually leaves). "Finally" is a ballad that, while lighter with the production, is equally passionate and emotional with the same purpose of making the right decisions & leaving a bad relationship. "Come As You Are" uses more revealing lyrics, Brandy's vulnerable vocals, Timbaland's bouncy production and breathy background vocals to create a song about her rough transition into womanhood, and how she searches for a man who's equally mature.
Considering how deep every track on this album is, highlights come down more to one's opinion on each track's quality. In this case, many of those highlights go to the actual singles. Lead single "Talk About Our Love" is a beautiful, slightly up-tempo ballad with a lush groove, courtesy of guest artist Kanye West. The song itself talks about not worrying about the gossip and rumours other people say about them, and to just keep on showing love to each other, despite everyone else's perceptions of it. Second single "Who Is She 2 U" is another slightly up-tempo ballad where Brandy begins to frustratingly question her man's intentions with another woman who caught his eye. Piano keys, flutes, violins strings, ethereal choir background vocals and catchy drum patterns provide a perfect sonic backdrop for Brandy's sultry vocals & the expectedly impressive lyrics. Timbaland's killer minimalist beat on the title track (which samples from Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody") is equally infectious, while Brandy professes her drug-like love for another man with breathy sexuality. Other non-single highlights include the emotionally furious club banger "Saddity" and "Should I Go", a stellar ballad where Brandy contemplates all kinds of things -whether or not to leave the industry for her family, remembering the days when it just her, Monica & Aaliyah, etc.- with pensive lyrics & airy vocals over a well-chosen sample of Coldplay's song "Clocks".
Altogether, "Afrodisiac" is a wonderful studio effort that deserved more attention and success than it received. To this date, "Afrodisiac" remains the best album of her career, and is a testament to both her artistry and longevity in an endlessly fickle music industry. 5 stars!
5 Best Tracks:
"Talk About Our Love (feat. Kanye West)"
"Who Is She 2 U"
"Afrodisiac"
"Should I Go"
"Saddity"
Favourite Track:
"I Tried"
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Warm Brandy: The Capitol Years
Dolores Gray Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MM1F2I Release Date: 2007-03-13 |
Tracks:
- Shangri-La
- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
- You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
- Kiss Me
- How Long Has This Been Going On
- Close Your Eyes
- You Go To My Head
- Do-Do-Do
- Speak Low
- Don't Blame Me
- Isn't It Romantic?
- You're My Thrill
- My Mama Likes You
- I'm Innocent
- Fool's Errand
- There'll Be Some Changes Made
Customer Reviews:
Lush and Sultry!.......2007-06-01
While this album has been on cd before, first as a Japanese import, then as part of EMI's British two-albums-on-one-cd series, this release is crucial for the addition of several singles Gray also recorded for Capitol, including a great (and different) rendition of one of her signature songs, "There'll Be Some Changes Made", which she sang in the MGM film "Designing Woman." Her costars in that production, well worth seeking out on DVD, were Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall, and in his only onscreen appearance, Broadway and Hollywood dancer-choreographer Jack Cole.
Looking forward to Decca Broadway hopefully re-issuing her Phillips LP "Dolores Gray Live at London's Talk of the Town" on cd!
Designing Woman
welcome back, Miss Gray!.......2007-03-18
To the hardcore Broadway musical fans, Dolores Gray is one of the all-time classic voices. She rose to fame playing the title role for the 1947 London production of "Annie Get Your Gun", then got cast in Broadway's notorious flop "Carnival in Flanders". Gray moved to Hollywood in the mid-1950s, where she snagged roles in the M-G-M movies "Kismet", "Designing Woman", "The Opposite Sex" and "It's Always Fair Weather". Mainstream movie fame alluded her, and she returned to Broadway to star as Frenchie in the musical version of "Destry Rides Again", and later played Lorraine in the ill-fated "Sherry!". Gray replaced Angela Lansbury in the 1974 London production of "Gypsy"; played Dorothy Brock for the Broadway and touring productions of "42nd Street", as well as Carlotta in a 1986 London revival of "Follies". She sadly passed away in 2002.
During her time with M-G-M, Gray recorded a series of singles as well as her WARM BRANDY album for the Capitol label. Here on this compact disc from DRG, her entire Capitol output has been compiled for the very first time.
WARM BRANDY features a mix of musical theatre favourites and jazz standards, and Gray wraps her velvet chops around each and every one of them. Highlights include "You Go to My Head" (sung in an arrangement that'll definitely go to YOUR head!), "You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me" (a 1930s chestnut), and "Shangri-La" (another exotic number which works well with Gray).
The series of bonus singles will also thrill the long-time Gray fans: "There'll Be Some Changes Made" (from the "Designing Woman" soundtrack), "Fool's Errand", "I'm Innocent", and "My Mama Likes You".
The remastering job for WARM BRANDY is a little muddy in places, but the selection of bonus singles are as fresh as paint.
[DRG 5257]
Further Listening (more titles with Dolores Gray):
Spotlight on Dolores Gray
Annie Get Your Gun; Broadway Musical Seri
Two on the Aisle (1951 Original Broadway Cast)
MGM's Kismet: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
It's Always Fair Weather (1955 Movie Soundtrack) (Rhino Handmade)
Destry Rides Again (1959 Original Broadway Cast)
Stairway to the Stars (Original 1989 London Cast)
At Last....Dolores Gray at Her Finest.......2007-03-18
Still, it is that magnificent voice that remains eternal and "Warm Brandy" is quite an unusual foray for Gray. Here, she eschews the roof-raising sound that was better than the "Merm" for a gentler, jazzier approach to some classic material. Quite a sophisticated album, "Warm Brandy" displays the broad range of Gray's instrument and her exquisitely warm and nuanced interpretations are the antithesis of that famous "belt". One can't imagine Merman or any of Gray's contemporaries pulling this off so effectively. From the gentle opener "Shangri-La" to the sultry "How Long Has This Been Going On", Gray shows she's got the goods. Her pitch, phrasing and intonation are perfection itself, but it is her interpretive ability that makes these songs live. "Speak Low" may be definitive, and "Don't Blame Me" smolders with her special brand of sexy cooing. As a bonus track (one of four) we get "There'll Be Some Changes Made", a brassy piece of dynamite from Gray's last movie, "Designing Woman", and Gray shines in her most familiar element.
Still, "Warm Brandy" is class in every respect and deserves to find an audience who'll rediscover the immense talent Ms. Gray possessed. Let us never forget.
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Missing You
Brandy , Gladys Knight , Chaka Khan , and Tamia Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002HUN Release Date: 1996-08-06 |
Tracks:
- Missing You (Radio Version)
- Missing You (Acappella Mellow Mix)
- Michael Speaks/'So Right, For Life'
Customer Reviews:
TOUCHING.......1999-06-16
Brandy makes this song........1999-06-06
best single.......1999-05-11
I WAS SO PRESSED OVER THIS SONG.......1999-04-05
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Talk About Our Love
Brandy Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002IQEFK Release Date: 2004-07-13 |
Tracks:
- Talk About Our Love [Extended Mix] - Brandy, Kanye West
- Talk About Our Love [One Rascal Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [Bil Hamel Club Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [E-Smoove Classic Club Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [Ford Trance Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [Alan Smithee in Blueblackness Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [TKC Club Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [Ford House Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [Bill Hamel Clubbed Up Dub Mix]
- Talk About Our Love [Thick Dick Dub]
Customer Reviews:
Remixes and then some of Brandy's new track........2004-08-06
Tracks:
1- Extended Mix (4:57)- features the FULL Kanye West rap.
2- One Rascal Mix (6:01)- a bit of a slower r&b mix from Albert Cabrera from The Latin Rascals.
3- Bill Hamel Club Mix (7:13)- a slower trance house mix. Okay but not the greatest mix here.
4- E-Smoove Classic Club Mix (7:14)- beautiful bass driven house mix that is what Eric "E-Smoove" Miller does best. Very aggressive.
5- Ford Trance Mix (7:40)- features a typical trance keyboard loop that really is the loop for "Yeah" by Usher.Listen!
6- Alan Smithee In Blueblackness Mix (9:59)- a bass and acoustic guitar driven Ibiza Masters At Work kind of mix.
7- TKC Club Mix (7:59)- the big room mix . My personal favorite.
8- Ford House Mix (6:39)- a older sounding house mix that has drum rolls straight out of Technotronic's best songs. Very Nice.
9- Bill Hamell Clubbed Up Dub Mix(8:58)
10- Thick Dick Dub Mix (8:04)- E-Smoove 's drum driven tribal and much faster dub mix.
A great collection of remixes. A bit bit too many mixes but at least Atlantic is putting this cd single out which is a plus !
GREAT MAXI-SINGLE!!!.......2004-07-30
1. EXTENDED MIX (4:57): a very cool R&B tune, i like it. But, in my oppinion, is not my favorite Brandy song... 4/5
2. ONE RASCAL MIX (6:00): is very simmilar to the original version. There's not much changes on it. 3/5
3. BILL HAMEL CLUB MIX (7:13): the best remix on the single, ladies and gentleman! This remix has many latin elements, guitar chords, is very "sexy"!. 5/5
4. E-SMOOVE CLASSIC CLUB MIX (7:14): a classic house mix, with piano lines, etc. Is not a very impressive mix. Sounds like you already hearded this before. 4/5
5. FORD TRANCE MIX (7:39): a very un-usual remix. But for a trance mix, the BPM are too low, around 130 BPM, will sounds better with 140/150 BPM... but is a very nice mix! 5/5
6. ALAN SMITHEE IN BLACKBLUENESS MIX (9:59): another house mix. This is more funky. With many vocal efx. 4/5
7. THAT KID CHRIS CLUB MIX (7:59): A very dark house mix, with a dramatic bass and abrassive sinth lines! well done! One of the best on the single. 5/5
8. FORD HOUSE MIX (6:38): this mix have many breaks, a very acid mix, but the Ford Trance Mix is better! 4/5
9. BILL HAMEL CLUBBED UP DUB MIX (8:58): this version is pretty boring, the club mix sounds so much better, is very hard to find a dub mix completly different from the club mix. But this dub, doesn't help so much... 3/5
10. THICK DICK DUB (8:03): this dub mix is the best! is a trance version with a lot of eletric noises and crazy beats. 5/5
GREAT SONGS ~ GREAT REMIXES CD!.......2004-07-14
1) Extended Mix
2) Albert Cabrerra One Rascal Mix
3) Bill Hamel Remix
4) E-Smoove Classic Club Mix
5) Ford Trance Mix
6) Alan Smithee In Blueblackness Mix
7) That Kid Chris Mix
8) Ford's House Mix
9) Bill Hamel Clubbed Up Mix
10) Thick Dick Dub
Rock Music:
- California [CD-single] [Import]
- Call Me [CD-single] [Import]
- Cannonballs & Silver Tongues
- Can't Stand Me Now, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
- Casual Introduction [Import]
- Come Rain Or Come Shine [Import]
- Deep [Import] [Limited Edition]
- Destroy This Thing
- Dog Bar Yacht Club [Import]
- Don't Hurt Yourself [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
