The duo?s third release, COME IN FROM THE RAIN was a bit more mellow, featuring some gorgeous ballads like the title track, written by Melissa Manchester & Carole Bayer Sager. The "mellow" exception being the frantic, ... more »keyboard-driven single "Can?t Stop Dancin?." Daryl Dragon wails on the keys for this hit song (featured recently on FOX's dance competition show, So You Think You Can Dance.) The disc concludes with the song they closed their TV variety show with each week - "We Never Really Say Goodbye." Digitally remastered and available domestically on CD for the first time, with all-new packaging and liner notes by Toni Tennille.« less
The duo?s third release, COME IN FROM THE RAIN was a bit more mellow, featuring some gorgeous ballads like the title track, written by Melissa Manchester & Carole Bayer Sager. The "mellow" exception being the frantic, keyboard-driven single "Can?t Stop Dancin?." Daryl Dragon wails on the keys for this hit song (featured recently on FOX's dance competition show, So You Think You Can Dance.) The disc concludes with the song they closed their TV variety show with each week - "We Never Really Say Goodbye." Digitally remastered and available domestically on CD for the first time, with all-new packaging and liner notes by Toni Tennille.
"The songs on this album are just as great today as when it was originally released in 1977. However, there is at least one flaw in the MASTERING of this CD. During track #6--"Don't Be Scared"-- at time reading 1:29, the song skips a beat. Instead of singing "...she's run from you..." Tennille ends up singing "...she's run foo..." The second counter does not skip a beat, indicating that the flaw is in the original master and not the individual disk. There may have been more flaws, but I stopped listening after this one as it ruined the whole CD for me. So buyer beware. I waited twenty years for this album to be released on CD. I just hope I don't have to wait another twenty years for them to release the corrected version."
Solid & Cohesive Effort....With Great Lyrics & Melodies....
David Patrick | Prattville, Alabama | 12/03/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I just finished listening this CD tonight. I didn't own it in its original vinyl pressing, so this was my first time hearing the entire album, and there are some great, sweet songs here. Among the favorites I already knew ("Come In From The Rain" and "Circles" among them) I was pleasantly treated to "Let Mama Know," which is becoming a new favorite after only a few repeated listenings. To these add "Ladybug" and "Happier Than The Morning Sun," a song about a very contented relationship -- such a central theme in much of Captain & Tennille's music. If you long for the sounds of a more innocent time, and appreciate genuine musical talent along with tender yet intelligent lyrics, you won't be disappointed."
Warm & Cozy
Music Lover | Rhode Island, USA | 11/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The music on Captain and Tennille's third album fits well with the warm, cozy and quiet album cover photo. This is a great mellow album filled with wonderful music. "Come In From The Rain" is one of their all-time best songs. "Ladybug" is a song about respecting and appreciating nature and Toni and Daryl do an awesome job on the Stevie Wonder song "Happier Than The Morning Sun." "Circles", penned by Toni and one of the best pure pop songs I have ever heard (and I've heard lots), should have been a major hit. It's funny, the only song that does not fit well on this album was the hit "Can't Stop Dancin" -- it's fun, but should have been left off this album because it is just too frantic for the mellow mood cast by the rest of the songs. This album is great and it's about time it has been released on CD. Here's hoping C & T will record a new album sometime soon!!"
Mellow--even for Captain & Tennille!
NHgboy | Newport, NH United States | 11/13/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album, released in the Spring of 1977, was the Captain & Tennille's third album. Once again, this album shows the incredible diversity and musicianship of this talented duo.
The album contains a cover of a Stevie Wonder tune (the gorgeous, "Happier Than The Morning Sun"), the New Orleans influenced tune "Sad Eyes", and the stunning "Let Mama Know", which I believe to be one of Toni's best vocal performances ever!
Toni Tennille penned only two songs on this album: "Circles" and "We Never Really Say Goodbye".
A beautiful album that is quite mellow (except for the frenetic "Can't Stop Dancin'"). Recommended."