One of the all time greatest and most under rated vocalists
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The quality of this cd is perfect. I get sick of people with these cheap cd players complaining about cd quality. Tommy had one of the most romantic voices in pop music history- he was truly a magnificent singer. I rate him high in the ranks with Nat Cole, Mathis,Sinatra, and Dino. Personally, I love discovering songs by artists that the radio never played due to payola and back room poltics. Just because a song wasn't a hit doesnt mean it wasn't a great song. This cd is for the pure romanticist. So snuggle up,dim the lights,light a candle,chill a bottle of wine and prepare to meet the dawn. How about all of us writing and starting a campaign to get the state of Virgina to change the state song to "It's all in the game". Tommy was from Richmond.
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When it comes to underrated groups, The 5th Dimesnion are among the greatest. They created some of the most meorable songs in music history, but are ignored by everyone except "oldie" radio (and the xm Satellite Radio plays them often on the '60s and '70s stations). Finally, Arista has decided to give them that respect with this amazing 2 - disc, 36 - song collection.
The album features all the hits you'd expect - "Up, Up And Away", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In", "Wedding Bell Blues", "One Less Bell To Answer" and my personal favorite "(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All". But there is more to the 5th than those hits. For example, there are many ignored album tracks that are excellent works. Among my favorites are "Dimension 5ive" (a real vocal showdown), "Black Patch" (with an otherwordly a capella intro and a shared lead vocal by all 5 members), and "Time And Love" (beats Barbara Streisand's version). Also, there a few great ignored singles. I especially adore their version of "Never My Love". It may not have been a top 10 hit like the versions by The Associaton in 1967 and Blue Swede in 1974, but it features a great orchestral arrangement and Marilyn McCoo's sincere vocal. And besides, it only missed the top 10 by a hair (it peaked at 12). I also enjoyed the bouncy "Paper Cup" and their version of "Worst That Could Happen" (their version was before the hit version by The Brooklyn Bridge and is better).
I really suggest this cd. I wish this muisc was still popular today. I think that rap music is bringing the music world to a long, slow decline that desperately needs fixing. Here's hoping the 5th get back soon and record a new studio album.
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Paul Kelly is one of the worlds great songwriters.  He's Australia's Dylan and Springsteen combined. And, he has their vocal limitations.  Whilst his records are mandatory for any serious contemporary music listener, its kinda nice to hear some of Australia's great female singers singing the songs.
The album is far from perfect, with some poor song and singer choices, but for the most part it's terrific.
And, the great Renee Geyer, one of Australia's finest ever voices singing Killer Lover is worth the price of the album on its own. Buy it. Crazy if you don't.
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Cyndi has a fantastic voice that was under rated for years.  Recently her true talent is seen.
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This is an incredible display of songwriting, singing style and a gifted voice.  It is great to know that there are still singers who can carry the soulful torch of the greats such as Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills.  I find myself playing this song several times a day.  Her talent must be in the genes!  Well, let's not overlook the significance of singing from the heart.

Donnell White
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Juice Newton is an underappreciated and under-rated singer with a string of hits throughout her career, this is one of those later ones that I love.
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As a former student of Miss Steber (I was in a Master Class only) I think it's marvelous that her discography is returning to availability. She was certainly one of the best and absolutely most versatile singers America has ever produced. And one of the most underrated of her era.  I knew her briefly when I was a student at the New England Conservatory in the 70's. She was close friends with my voice teacher Mark Pearson and when she was in town she would often stay with him and I would see her as I arrived for my Saturday morning lesson. She had a well publicized affinity for cocktails and sometime was still slightly tipsy. She was long retired by then but gave several recitals with Gunther Schuller and the NEC Orchestra. One of these was a truly extraordinary evening of mostly Mozart. She had one of the inexplicable evenings when her voice shed 20 years and we in the audience were treated to truly brilliant singing that had no correlary even in a period with a seeming glut of marvelous sopranos. Her voice had a distinct silver clarity and bright resonance. She was one who could sing Wagner or Menotti or Barber(she was the original creator of the title role in Vanessa)and Verdi on the same day. In fact she premiered Vanessa at the last minute in the afternoon of an evening performance as Violetta in La Traviata. Her repertoire spanned 3 centuries and many divergent styles and languages, something very rare now and almost unheard of in her day. She also sang songs with a wonderful intimacy that is a rare cross-over for a great opera star. To everything she brought her acute concentration and intelligence as a musician and a deep artistry to bear. All of this is exemplified in this recording. There's no one like her around today. This is a "must have" composite live recording from several recordings including her landmark Carnegie Hall evening.
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One of the top 10 singer/songwriters out today but almost unheard of. Dont make the mistake everyone else is. Listen and sit back buckle up and prepare to be blown away
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I heard this song on the radio once and had to have it. I just don't understand why this song hasn't gotten more airtime, it's awesome! And the singers voice is so intriguing, it makes you want to listen to more.
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Leona Lewis is in that "Mature" League of Artist! She can without a doubt Sing on par with the likes of Mariah Carey, Madonna, Celine Dion, ect.
Her debut album Spirit is a mix of Both Mariah Carey's Debut album & Marvin Gaye's Landmark Album "What's Going On".
Every track is worth a listen, I'd say 10/13 Tracks could easily be a top 10 Hit. This is one of those Must Have CD's Check it out
I highly recommend this CD to fans of all types of music  9.5/10
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Voice is tremendous, songs are terrific.  She was one of the truly great singers.  I enjoy this album every time I listen to it.
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I have just about everything Marvin Gaye has ever released from The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye to Let's Get it On (deluxe edition) and I still never get tired of hearing this man sing.
 As well reconized as Marvin Gaye is world wide, I still think he is underrated. I say this because this man was the biggest selling artist in Motown history with mega hits like What's Going On, Let's Get It On and Got to Give it Up and if they were giving Grammy's out in 1968, I Heard it Through the Grapevine would have definitely gotten some nominations, yet he didn't win his first Grammy until he was with Columbia Records for the song Sexual Healing. Let's Get it On is a prime example of that. That was and still is one of the greatest songs not just as far as R&B is concerned but pop, rock, country and whatever other musical category out there, selling well over 4 million copies back in 1973 and is still selling.
 I like everything on this two cd set and I especially like the Just to Keep you Satisfied version done by the Originals and I Love You Secretly done by the Miracles. I say this because we all know how great a singer Marvin Gaye is but to hear other singers and singing groups perform his music is fascinating to listen to. You actually hear him singing with the Originals in (Just to Keep You Satisfied) and you can hear his influence strongly in the Miracles(I Love You Secretly). I also liked the original demo of Let's Get it On. Alot people including myself didn't know that there was a different version of that song until now. The Let's Get it On song as we have all grown to love and appreciate was totally improvised. He actually recorded the first version before he met his second wife to be Janis Hunter but once she walked into his life, he resung the song with a passion unlike none before or since for that matter.
 As far as the demos and alternate versions, I like them all. It shows you the progression and work leading up to the final product. We as fans take for granite the work that it takes to put together a final album but with this cd it takes us into the studio and makes us feel like a part of the sessions. I read one persons review and they wondered why they wait 30 some odd years to release material and thought it was just a way to make money. My answer is I am glad that they do because hearing new music from Marvin Gaye makes me appeciate him even more and gives me something to always look forward to plus if you read anything about Marvin Gaye, you know he was a perfectionist and would have never allowed them to release it while he was alive.

 If you only like the commercial hits of Marvin Gaye you might not enjoy this cd but if you are a true fan like myself, get this cd and get it fast. Also get the What's Going On Deluxe Edition, it is a great cd as well. Marvin Gaye is the best artist ever and that includes rythym and blues, rock, pop, country, jazz, folk, easy listening, new wave, techno, heavy metal, hip hop, etc.
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He is way up near the Top to Me Personally as a Singer/ SongWriter. His Voice along with His Words&Music are timeless. this song lyrically always has moved me. the way His Voice flows with the Musical Arrangements are something else,the Brother is Timeless as a Artist.this is a Must have from His Many Classics.
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And she is pretty great herself- the greatest female vocalist ever ....at least, I think so.  And this album will show you why - the songs are just perfect for a singer of Ella's range and caliber - when Ella sings, you know exactly what the lyricist had in mind.  This is one terrific collection of Singers and Songs - a must have for any lover of the Great American Songbook.
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I know Donna Lewis from the nineties and after all these years with only three albums and I still consider Donna's voice one of the best female vocals ever. Her voice is beautiful ,warm and unique and I wish that she do more albums and hits in the near future, Now she came with an amazing album as per our expectation . I love her cover of Gnarls Barkley' Crazy, This album is highly recommended .
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The voice is still great even after 26 years of singing
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The title of the last song on the CD says it all.  It doesn't get better than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give this CD one listen and you'll join the ranks of those of us who can't understand why this guy remains the most underrated singer/songwriter in the history of modern music.

Then go see him live. Just be prepared to have one heck of a good time!!!