Search - Gabrielle :: Sunshine Pt.1

Back with a passion for a happy life

inkworkz | 10/20/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Listeners in America may be unaware of the mighty talent that is London-based British soul star, Gabrielle. She had a top 30 hit with 'Dreams' back in 1993, in the US, but has never really broken into your charts.'Sunshine' is the first track from her new album, 'Rise', her third LP, and it has her seeing 'the world in an optimistic light', from the very opening lines. It seems something good has happened to Gabrielle and she wants to share it with us all.The truth is the song is a typical feel-good pop song, with a catchy chorus, and nice harmonies. It has just reached the top 10 in the UK, and is unlikely to do the same in the US. However, please listen out for Gabrielle. She is fantastic and the third album is her best yet."

Cool Friendship Song with Great Remixes!

inkworkz | 03/01/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A great song about friendship and how someone's belief and concern about you can help you get through the difficulties you face in life. A great gift for that someone whom you cherish a lot and whom you consider to be a loyal and good friend. This single contains the radio edit of the title song and 2 other remixes done by Frankie Knuckles. As a general rule, remixes by Frankie Knuckles are mostly fast up-tempo numbers that enhances the original song. He does not disappoint here. The 2nd track ' Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix' is really a great danceable number that not only lift the song up to a really perky pace, but also ups the 'feel-good' factor about the song. One of my current faves at the moment. The 3rd track 'Framkie Kunckles Mambo Sunset Reprise', despite it's lavishly sounding name, is nothing more than a dub version of the second track. With most of the vocals gone, you only hear the background vocals that appeared on the second track. Think of it as the instrumental version of the second track. All in all, a really great single to buy. Not only do you get the slower and mellower original version, but also two great fast danceable numbers. Excellent!"