Not a Joke Anymore
Rudy Steffish | Creekside, PA United States | 08/14/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When most Americans first became familiar with the work of Richard Clayderman it was through a television ad promoting him as one of the world's most beloved pianist. With his latest offering, which is a collection of many of his previous tracks, Clayderman uses his piano to demonstrate what makes great pop music, and gives a history lesson with 30 of the most beloved pop tunes of the last 30 years. With each bar played, Clayderman examines what is so special about the dying art known as pop music. Standouts on this album include "Hey Jude", "The Way We Were", and "The Power of Love", as well as Clayderman's own "Ballad for Adeline". The only thing missing is any track from his excellent Abba album of a few years ago. If you bring the candle light Clayderman will bring the moonlight with his latest offering."
This set of 2 CD's is an excellent Buy!
desidash | Austin, TX United States | 03/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This set of 2 CD's is an excellent buy for someone who doesn't already have a large Clayderman collection. It covers music from his other CD's like my all time favourite 'Ballade Pour Adeline' and other hits like 'Yesterday' and 'Hey Jude'. Very well priced too! Perfect for listening All by yourself or with someone special. (Clayderman fans, do check out his new album 'Confluences' an experiment with Indian music!)"
Ritchie 'Rich' Pick
Ilaxi S. Patel | India | 02/24/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you had to meet Five People on Earth, Richard Clayderman would be the one not to be left aside! He's a fantastic pianist and a source of inspiration to keyboard players! He plays compositions with ease and great flow superbly to the tune of the songs that can be immitated with keen hearing his notes.Richard's collection is a treasure trove but this Twin CD Pack is a Gem Pick. This one has all the Top numbers, songs of Beatles, Jennifer Rush, Elton John, Paul Young, Stevie wonder, etc. Even Richard's Journey of Romance (virgin records) featuring the Hindi number Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi si' is a great collection. Also his Indian 'Confluences' is a pick choice. His When a man Loves a woman is yet another cool pick. In this Twin Pack,my fav nos are:
Candle in the wind of Elton john
Hello - lionel ritchie
Hey jude, Let it Be, Yesterday - Beatles
I Just called - Stevie wonder
Every Time you go Away, You take a piece of me with you - Paul Young
Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
We are the World - Group Lady In Red/Take my Breadth Away - Medley number and Close To You are great listening esp. Candlit Dinners would be incomplete without Richard's songs soft melodious notes. Cool Pick, Any Pick - That's Ritchie 'Rich' collection!"
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1