Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: Bebe Winans Title: Love & Freedom Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Motown Original Release Date: 8/29/2000 Release Date: 8/29/2000 Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B, Gospel Styles: Contemporary Blues, Soul Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 601215940527, 0601215940527 |
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 | Bebe Winans Love & Freedom Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B, Gospel
The USA may be founded on the principle of separation of church and state, but when Christian music artists attempt to cross over to the mainstream, it's hard to keep the lines from blurring. Chances are pretty good tha... more » |
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Amazon.com The USA may be founded on the principle of separation of church and state, but when Christian music artists attempt to cross over to the mainstream, it's hard to keep the lines from blurring. Chances are pretty good that when BeBe Winans--one half of the duet BeBe and CeCe and a member of the acclaimed Winans family--sings of everlasting love and devotion, he is giving a shout out to the Big Fella upstairs. But this CD works on a secular level as well. The devotion here is muted--certainly far from the raise-the-roof testifying associated with gospel music. Even a cover of "Jesus Children of America" (with its author, Stevie Wonder, on board) lacks the original's grit, fire, and spirit. Most of this pleasant but less-than-compelling CD sounds like Luther Vandross-lite, which isn't suprising since Vandross did many of the vocal arrangements. But unlike Luther, who could infuse even the most maudlin sentiment with some flair, BeBe, though a gifted singer, is not a unique one. Much of this well-intentioned and well-crafted CD fades into the background, making it suitable make-out music perhaps, but not the sort of joyful noise the Lord had in mind. --Amy Linden Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsDo Your Soul A Favor brsilk | Groveport, Ohio United States | 09/05/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "This CD is too hot,you have Brian McKnight, Joe, The Great Stephanie Mills, CeCe & Marvin Winans, and Mr Music himself Stevie Wonder, all mixing with BeBe to put out one of the best CD's of the year. They do a classic Stevie Wonder song that will just (puff) blow you away. BeBe Winans sings songs the way the soul like to hear them sung. Thanks BeBe, job well done!" A spiritual treasure brsilk | 09/21/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "I have been a Winans Family fan since the early 80's. This is Bebe's greatest accomplishment. This is not a formula project, but a beautiful mix of sensitive music to speak to any occasion. I recently played it for my parents 50th anniversary celebration, it was amazing how it was enjoyed by 4 generations at the party." Can I give it 50?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brsilk | 09/16/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "If u like JOE & BRIAN McKNIGHT u WILL LOVE the song "COMING BACK HOME"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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