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Tina's Souvenirs

J. M. Zuurbier | Canada | 04/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In late 2000, Tina Arena decided to catch up her fans with what's been going on with her. Her album IN DEEP had been released in Australia in late 1997, so it had been a long time waiting, and during that three year period, Tina had been up to much. This special Australian only CD, SOUVENIRS, is much worth the money for what you get. First you get some of her hits. "I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You" (duet with Marc Anthony), "If I Was A River" from the IN DEEP album. "Show Me Heaven" from her DON'T ASK album. AS well there is "Love's Funny That Way" (which was also recorded by Wynonna Judd on her THE OTHER SIDE album, but Tina wrote the song) which only appeared otherwise on the ONE FINE DAY soundtrack. "Live (For The One I Love)", "Whistle Down The Wind", also appear on here. One of the best tracks is the remake she did with Donna Summer for "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" from Donna's 1999 VH1 special. The real reason to buy this is for the live tracks, "Burn", "Sorrento Moon", and "Chains", she sounds absolutely wonderful live and these are an added bonus. As well there are three French songs "Les Trois Cloches", "Segnali Di Fumo" (Duet With Luca Barbarossa) and "Aller Plus Haut". Then to finish it off, there is a multimedia portion with three music videos, "Aller Plus Haut", "Les Trois Cloches" and "If I Was A River". Overall for the money you are paying you are definately getting your money's worth, and no fan will want to do without this one! Thank you Tina!"

ARENA'S JOURNEY...

derrick lam | 01/21/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Souvenirs" Arena's millenium release of various hits from Australia to Europe and all over the world. At least she comes up with the "not formulaic" title such as "greatest hits" oooohh! I'm so tired of that! Anyway, it starts off with two soundtrack numbers from "The Mask Of Zorro" and "One Fine Day"- "I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You" and "Love's Funny That Way", the earlier is already a smash hit in Asia and Europe while the latter spins Jo Dee Messina meets Barbra Streisand! very fun and again the vocal gymnastics are present. All the tracks in "Souvenirs" are all destined for #1 spots at the charts and that's how good the quality and the interpretation is with this selection. But the standouts are "Show Me Heaven", a vocal wrap-around exhibition with a gospel-song-feel-with-an-uplifting-kinda-lyrics which in itself is unique. "Aller Plus Haut", a french chart topper and the live versions of "Burn", "Sorrento Moon", "Chains" and that force de vocal "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" with legendary diva Donna Summer which Arena if not matched Barbra Streisand, then over stepped Streisand's shoes on that fantastic duet. "Live For The One I Love" for Arena's stint in "Notre Dame de Paris" is a great love song, very classical and "Les Trois Cloches", another french loved love song from french icon Edith Piaf is also given good rendition. All in all, after listening to the whole CD... simply it will give you goosebumps and an idea of what Arena is all about... NOT JUST A BEAUTIFUL FACE BUT A FLAWLESS SINGER AS WELL. GET THIS ALBUM!!! IT'S WORTH IT!!!"

This is Great Music!

moonbebe | Texas USA | 11/16/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I thoroughly enjoyed this CD all the way through. I had never heard of Tina Arena until I saw that someone I'm a fan of had attended a party celebrating the release of her newest album - so I had to investigate. After reading everyone's reviews of how much they like her, I figured I'd take a chance. Everyone was right! This lady has some great songs on her CD - I can't wait to acquire a few more because I'm sure I won't be disappointed! I'd say if you were looking for someone new to listen to, you couldn't go wrong trying out Tina!"