Mellow and contemporary
Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 01/04/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This "2 albums in 1 CD" compilation has a very contemporary sound; rather than the now classic songs of Engelbert's earlier career, which were so rich in melody; these songs are stronger in lyric content, and have a country music influence to them.
# 1: "Don't You Love Me Anymore ?", was released in 1981, and the title song has a marvelous "oldies" rhythm, and is one of the best of the 10 tracks from the album, and others I like are Kim Carnes' "Stay Away", and "This Time".
# 2: The next 10 tracks are the "You and Your Lover" album, which was recorded in Nashville and released in 1983, and favorites from this album are Eddie Rabbitt's "What Will I Write", and the very touching "Beautiful Baby", about the birth of a child. "Two Lovers" is a duet with Marilyn McCoo.
Both albums are super mellow (with the exception of Roger Miller's "Baby Me Baby" which is moderately up-tempo), and are sung in a soft and smooth voice, so one does not get to hear that much of Engelbert's soaring full voice on this CD. Though not one of my many "desert isle" Engelbert CDs, it is nevertheless an exceedingly lovely compilation, and will be appreciated by those who like contemporary country/pop vocals. The musicianship is terrific, sound excellent, and total time is 64'49.
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The best of the best
Vitali Dimitrov Levi | Denmark | 09/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this CD 2 years ago and almost every night since then I go to bed listening to this CD. I know there are no hits in this CD, but the music has the magic and the voice is so velvet I can't stop listening to it!!! I highly recommend this CD. Don't forget the musician. Here you can find half of TOTO, this great West Coast band. The arrangements and the performance are professional and very clever. Don't thinks twice, just buy it!"
In the name of Friendship
M. Folbigg | 02/12/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Bought for friend who has the original "Don't you love me anymore" on vinyl. She is stoked that the original quality was maintained. Purchase and delivery process extremely professional."
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1