Hearsay

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Praised by a wide range of other artists (including Lucinda Williams, Tom Paxton, Ellis Paul, and Bob Franke,) Crow Johnson's songwriter/singer journey began in the 60's. Her sound is a story-telling folk-fusion that incorporates some jazz, blues, and tastes of the Southern United States and Southern India. Hearsay is her 6th CD.

Nine of her songs appear on albums by other artists. Her own performances are on 11 albums. In 1993, she was the first recipient of the "Spirit of Kerrville Award". In 1995 she received the World Folk Music Association's "Kate Wolf Memorial Award".

Crow has performed at a pre-Inaugural brunch for President Clinton... the Round House in London... a porch in South India... the honor is in the moment.

She's a multi-instrumentalist, using guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica to paint the scene for unexpected turns, melodies and textures.

Crow is a fellow-traveler and colleague, cancer survivor, and always-student and sometimes-mentor.

Hearsay
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • I'm a true fan
  • Hearsay
  • ALWAYS THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT WAS O'NEAL
  • Believe the "Hearsay"
  • An R&B masterpiece
 Hearsay
Alexander O'Neal
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000083EIU
Release Date: 2003-01-28

Tracks:

  1. Untitled
  2. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me
  3. Hearsay
  4. The Lovers
  5. Fake
  6. Criticize
  7. Untitled
  8. Never Knew Love Like This
  9. Sunshine
  10. Crying Overtime
  11. When The Party's Over

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I'm a true fan.......2006-12-22

This was album is timeless. I had to by the CD as I wore out the album!

4 out of 5 stars Hearsay.......2006-12-21

"Hearsay" and "Never Knew Love Like This" are the standouts on this disc. Four stars!!

5 out of 5 stars ALWAYS THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT WAS O'NEAL.......2006-07-10

If there are any objections sustained on the standing up for the truth guidelines of Funk law and order, please be the first to fulfill the ignominy of such. Chief Sun Star Ali hears and feels the very essence of the far east coast connection, and some
reel reel Mean Mugging. Prepare once again the sound system, for
the "Deeper Prophecy is Clear!" Flick the lights, for the 'Last Dance' is near.
In it's day this album must not be overlooked

5 out of 5 stars Believe the "Hearsay".......2006-01-22

Smooth, sultry and sharp is the three "S's" to describe Mr. Alexander O'Neal. Way before Keith Sweat, Brian McKnight and R. Kelly, Alexander O'Neal was the romantic crooner of his time. With a smooth, though forceful approach, Mr. O'Neal's voice can make me drop everything and take notice, his voice is that captivating. With the help of musical geniuses (and two sickingly great men who can turn ANYTHING into a hit) Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Alexander O'Neal crafted this musical masterpiece back in 1986. "Hearsay" is a journey in it self, from slick funk grooves to heart on sleeve balladry, the album follows Alex through the joys and pain of love.
The start of "Hearsay" has party sounds and voices, much to the likings of Marvin Gaye's tunes. It starts off the album in a "this album is going to blow your mind" type of vibe. It builds you into what is to come next. And that something is "What Can I Do (To Make You Love Me)". In three words: Funky, funky, funky!
"The Lovers" is THE ultimate expressway crusing song. I have pledged to myself that when I get my first car, I'm going to pop this in when I graze my city's skyline. The thundering keyboards, forceful syncopated vocals and tight drum beats make you feel the love, for real. Soulful and empowering is the title track, as Alex shows his impressive vocal range. The biggest hit off of here, "Fake" is a snarky, snappy and down right funky tune about a girl who is well...fake! Hilarious lyrics and jamming keyboards make you understand why this song was such a huge hit. The next hit, "Critize" features some funny dialouge and the beautiful backing vocals of Lisa Keith. I like how Alex and her trade off vocals, nicely done. This song is a pulsating piece of pre-New Jack heaven. My girl, Cherrelle (I LOVE this woman, when I listen to her I wonder how in the hell did she not become a bigger success!) shows up on "Never Knew Love Like This". I always enjoy when Alex and Cherrelle duet cause they always sound so passionate. A soulful gospel-esqe tune awaits your ears! "Sunshine" is nothing but gorgeous as it is a beautiful yet dark ballad. It mesmerizes you from the start and has Alex really belting it out. "Crying Overtime" sounds like a precursor to some stuff that Boyz II Men would do later in the 90's, it really sounds like "On Bended Knee" (which Jam and Lewis wrote). It's a lush, heart on sleeve tune and once again Alex does it justice with his voice. "When The Party's Over" is cool and sultry and is a perfect way to end this fantastic album.
It's truly a shame that this album has mostly been negelected as much as Alexander himself. I just don't understand how Alexander and Cherrelle were shut out of the music business! Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have done their best work with them and I understand that there is such a thing as "The Janet Jackson Factor". I'm a fan of Janet too, but since I've dug deeper in the Jam and Lewis catalog and un-earthed Cherrelle and Alex, I've come to believe that the only reason why Janet became such a star was because of well...being Michael's little sister. Not that her music wasn't good (her music is good, no doubt-she has talent) but if you pair her stuff with Cherrelle's and Alexander's it pales in comparison. I usually tend to push "Control" aside to make way for "Hearsay" and Cherrelle's "Affair". And I'm being truthful.
After "Hearsay", Alexander never achieved much star power even though he did guest star on Cherrelle's 1988 masterpiece "Affair". And I never can understand why? Maybe he was overshadowed by Luther Vandross, who had really began to become huge with his hit "Here and Now"? Or maybe people were moving into a more hip-hop state of mind at this time? I have no idea why Alexander O'Neal became a music casuality. I know he still performs and has released some albums after this but he now resides in England and performs mostly there. How I wish he would come back and show some of these young R&B crooners how to really sing! Get "Hearsay" to hear a SINGER and get caught up in the funky jamming sounds of Jam and Lewis, especially since it's been digitally remastered in all it's glory. You will not be dissapointed!

JEN'S TOP 5
1. Critizie
2. The Lovers
3. Fake
4. Sunshine
5. Never Knew Love Like This

5 out of 5 stars An R&B masterpiece.......2005-11-30

This is by far Alexander O'neals best album ever. This album is in my all time Top 3 best 80s R&B albums ever made. From start to finish this album will keep you moving. I have had a copy for many years now and it has never gotten old. Good music never gets old. It only gets better with time. I recommend anyone to check it out. From the moment you listen to the sweet beginning of "(What can I say) to make you love me", you won't be able to stop listening to the music until you get to the end. Man, what happen to that sweet Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 80s pop sound. I guess it is just memories now.
Enjoy!
Laughter at Dawn
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Brings me to the Arts world'
  • Dusk revisited
  • Jim Chappell does it again!
 Laughter at Dawn
Jim Chappell & HearSay
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001J2T
Release Date: 1994-08-08

Tracks:

  1. Open Place
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Brings me to the Arts world'.......2005-04-03

The first time i heard beautiful piano from Chappell is when i was 10 years old. The funny thing is everytime i listen to his music, i always cry and it always makes me drawing in a piece of paper. My mother still keep all my drawing until now. I'm 23 years old now and i'm studying Fine Arts in Antwerp Belgium. I keep listening his beautiful piano especially when i was working on my drawing and the beautiful piano sound from Chappell will always acompany me for the rest of my life. Thank you for inspiring me all this time.

5 out of 5 stars Dusk revisited.......2000-10-10

This is another beautiful album by one of the best piano player I have ever heard. Chappell has returned to the beautiful compositions that made me buy "Dusk" in the first place. I read on the back of the CD that he wrote this for his daughter. How lucky she must be to be honored with such beautiful music.

5 out of 5 stars Jim Chappell does it again!.......2000-03-20

Jim Chappell does it again with another beautiful masterpiece of solo piano music. Not since Dusk has an album moved me so much.
Lovin Is Easy 2
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Does Amazon.com Sell Ear Plugs with this CD?
  • Lovin' IS Easy... In the case of Hear'Say
 Lovin Is Easy 2
Hearsay
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00006EXBV
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

  1. Lovin Is Easy
  2. Lovin Is Easy (E Smoove Vocal Mix)
  3. Lovin Is Easy (7th District Vocal Mix)

Album Description

2002 single for dance pop act. Their first with new member Johnny on vocals, 'Lovin' Is Easy' is the sound of the 'Pop Stars' winners fresher, happier & sounding better than ever. A catchy, upbeat slab of infectious pop brilliance, it'll no doubt please the group's legion of devoted fans. Tracks, 'Lovin' Is Easy' & 'Lovin' Is Easy' (E-Smoove Vocal Mix & 7th District Vocal Mix). This limited edition includes a free signed Hear'Say poster with lyrics. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Includes Two Remixes by E-smoove and Seventh District.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Does Amazon.com Sell Ear Plugs with this CD?.......2003-03-13

Honestly, if you're even thinking about purchasing this CD, stop! STOP NOW! It would not be a wise investment. I've heard good music and they do not come close. Their sound is weak. They're lyrics are not strung together in a good fashion. They come off as airy and unpassionate. Please stear clear.

5 out of 5 stars Lovin' IS Easy... In the case of Hear'Say.......2002-08-17

The pop sensations from the Britsh version of the show Popstars are coming out with this new album, and their first single "Lovin' Is Easy" is great. It's a new, mature and fresh sound for them . If you liked them before, I assure you you'll LOVE them even more.
Lovin Is Easy 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • bdg North Carolina
 Lovin Is Easy 1
Hearsay
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00006EXBU
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

  1. Lovin Is Easy
  2. Pure And Simple (2002 Mix)
  3. Hearsay Interview
  4. Lovin Is Easy (Video)

Album Description

2002 single for dance pop act. Their first with new member Johnny on vocals, 'Lovin' Is Easy' is the sound of the 'Pop Stars' winners fresher, happier & sounding better than ever. A catchy, upbeat slab of infectious pop brilliance, it'll no doubt please the group's legion of devoted fans. Tracks, 'Lovin' Is Easy', 'Pure & Simple' (2002 Mix), 'Interview' (Audio) & 'Lovin' Is Easy' (Video).

Album Details

A Whole New 2002 Lineup, New Sound and New Look. Includes the Enhanced Video of the Title Track.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars bdg North Carolina.......2002-10-05

This is a great single from Hearsay.The beat and sound displayed, on the song "lovin is Easy", is very new and fresh in comparison to the typical pop sound displayed over and over by so many groups. The 2002 mix of pure and simple was basically the same just with a male voice instead of a female as heard on the original version. From what I understand, they have recieved a lot negative press, and are not very popular. Listen to this cd and you'll be just as confused as to why they are not more popular. I think they are great!
Hearsay
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • What is this?
  • Unexpected delight.
  • One man's pleasure is another's pain
  • Liked it
  • A Disappointment
 Hearsay
David Sanborn
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002HF5
Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

  1. Savanna
  2. The Long Goodbye
  3. Little Face
  4. Got To Give It Up
  5. Jaws
  6. Mirage
  7. Big Foot
  8. Back To Memphis
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Amazon.com

Another Hand (1991) marked an artistic return-to-form for the alto sax-man, and here he continues a fruitful partnership with ex-Miles Davis bassist/producer Marcus Miller. Shalimar's Howard Hewitt sings on a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up," the first single. Otherwise this five-time Grammy winner delivers a hard-blowing fusion session that will solidify, and build on, his fan base. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars What is this?.......2005-11-26

This is not a very good effort from David. The music has no soul, its boring and overall play is just plain. I have played this album maybe twice in ten years... and that`s a lot. I can wait to get rid of it.

5 out of 5 stars Unexpected delight........2003-08-07

I bought this CD back in '96, a year or so after it was released, and delayed my purchase because I thought it wasn't a good Sanborn release. Unexpectedly, this CD really gives you some regular 'Sanborn-type' compositions, especially after the free formed and conceptual 'Another Hand', and the laid-back/ballads 'Pearls'. It was 'Another Hand's' disappointment which really kept me off 'Hearsay'. Upon my first listen, I realized that Sanborn was making a strong effort to regain his old audience with some upbeat tunes along with the production help again of Marcus Miller. 'Jaws' really lights up the joint and 'Long Goodbye', 'Little Face', and 'Back to Memphis', all have a strong blues influence which works really well. This one is worth a strong listen to.

5 out of 5 stars One man's pleasure is another's pain.......2002-06-11

Contrasting an earlier reviewer, I find this entry from sax wizard David Sanborn to be a highly enjoyable musical experience. Sanborn weaves a varied listening tapestry with slow jams to mid-tempo gems to downright funky scorchers. His reworking of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" pays homage to the original party song, which in itself was more of an instrumental (with Gaye's voice serving as the "horn"). Other strong highlights are the African-influenced "Ojiji" and the down-home sound of "Back to Memphis."

4 out of 5 stars Liked it.......1999-12-31

I enjoyed listening to the CD. The tunes are catchy and I recommend it to any other jazz music fan.

1 out of 5 stars A Disappointment.......1999-12-11

I had seen David Sanborn perform on many occasions as a guest musician with Paul Schaffer's band on the David Letterman Show, and I thought that listening to one of his albums might be an enjoyable experience......man was I wrong! Most of the songs sound like the musical version of a kid doing his homework while watching TV--a half-hearted effort by someone whose attitude is, "Well I know I have to write SOMETHING, so here goes..." The result is an album full of tunes that could well have been written and performed by a garage jazz band--but definitely NOT what you would expect from an accomplished musician. The one redeeming feature of this CD is that it makes an interesting and decorative (although expensive) coaster. Don't waste your money on this one!
Hearsay
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Hearsay
    Alexander O'Neal
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000008J2C
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Intro
    2. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me
    3. Intro
    4. Hearsay
    5. Intro
    6. The Lovers
    7. Intro
    8. Fake
    9. Intro
    10. Criticize
    11. Intro
    12. Never Knew Love Like This
    13. Interlude
    14. Sunshine
    15. Crying Overtime
    16. Intro
    17. When The Party's Over
    Hearsay
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Hearsay

      Manufacturer: Zassafras
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00006RSJE
      Release Date: 2002-10-18

      Tracks:

      1. People Like Us
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      Triggerfish
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Triggerfish

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000TAIU6W

        Product Description

        Label: Smelt Publishing Ltd. SP00037 Genre: Pop/Rock Release Country: Usa Release Date: 1990 7 Songs: Siphon, Le Tigre, Haze, Faith Without Shame, Hole, River, Blue Green
        Hearsay
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Hearsay
          Crow Johnson
          Manufacturer: Silverwolf
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000N60HAY
          Release Date: 2007-03-13

          Tracks:

          1. People Like Us
          2. Alli Alli Home Free
          3. Gypsy Heart
          4. Charlene & The Social Worker
          5. One Wave (In The Ocean)
          6. Every Now And Then
          7. These Two Arms
          8. Home Sweet Home (South India)
          9. The Cellist (Of Sarajevo)
          10. Ashes And Smoke
          11. This Is All (You Will Ever Need)
          12. Song From The Heart

          Album Description

          Crow Johnson is a highly sought-after artist on folk circuit. Praised by other artists from Lucinda Williams to Tom Paxton, Johnson has a southern writer's voice that embraces everyday characters from her home in Arkansas to the southern tip of India. She travels and performs in concerts and festivals, facilitates songwriting workshops, visits schools, and is a featured speaker at conferences. Her style is a soulful storytelling folk-fusion. Audiences can expect a solo performance to feature her rich expressive voice, guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and a strikingly warm, fun, and vibrant stage presence.
          Hearsay
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Hearsay
            Rich Perry
            Manufacturer: Steeplechase
            ProductGroup: Music
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            Release Date: 2002-04-19

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