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Rare
vocal beauty is what Randy Crawford possesses along with loads of
smoldering passion and deep emotional involvement with the meaning
of any song this wonderous singer choses to do! This stunning collection
is a great starting point for those beginning a musical journey
with one the the greatest singers ever or for those of us already
familiar with this classic artist who the more you play the more
you fall in love!
"Give
Me The Night" is a soulfully dreamy opener that flows so beautifully
into Randy's athem "Street Life" with The Jazz Crusaders
featuring Joe Sample on keyboards which was a huge success for Miss
Crawford. "Street Life" was also used in the soundtrack
of the Burt Reynold's film "Sharky's Machine" along with
great songs by Sarah Vaughan and Peggy Lee and Randy truly shines
alongside these legends and makes one realize that this is indeed
another legendary singer!
"One
Hello" is a gorgeous ballad that Randy turns inside out and
sings with such passion that I get a rush every time but for those
who need more convincing you will go no further than her extraordinary
definitive performance of the John Lennon classic "Imagine"
that gets a standing ovation everytime when Miss Crawford performs
this in concert!! The beauty of this version is spellbinding as
is Randy's smoldering vocal on "Who's Crying Now" which
features a flowing jazzy arrangement with a soulful sax plus Joe
Sample on keyboards! Standouts abound in this awesome collection
and a true classic is what becomes of Bob Dylan's "Knockin'
On Heavens Door" in Randy's hands.
Soul
infused vocal passion is stunning in this masterpiece with guest
artists Eric Clapton and David Sanborn perfectly complimenting Miss
Crawford who gives the performance of a lifetime and this should
have received a Grammy Award!! For shame to the music industry for
not really getting behind this incredible artist who is a once in
a lifetime rare experience.
Do not miss this collection or artist if you love great vocals and
the closing self-penned "In My Life" is a revealing classic
while "Everything Must Change" is another vocal masterpiece
among the many in this priceless collection!! Bravo Randy!!! You
are truly an awesome wonder...
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