Motown Two

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Blue-eyed soul crooner Michael McDonald gave his career a much-needed shot in the arm with 2003's Motown, a commercially well-received collection that matched the one-time Doobie Brother and '80s solo star's rich vocals with songs from Hitsville's peak. One year later, McDonald again delves into the Motown bag to come up with another 14 selections from such giants as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Smokey Robinson. McDonald is a distinctive enough vocalist to bring something to these classics, as tough as that task is. Unfortunately, the uninspired production and stilted musicianship keeps the likes of "I Was Made to Love Her," "Tracks of My Tears," and Nowhere to Run" from being anything more than dubious offerings to McDonald partisans. Motown became a hit factory as much on the strength of its foot soldiers as it did its commanding stars, but producer Simon Cline employs thin and lethargic backing tracks where some of the most inspired pop playing in history once stood. Return to the Motown source to hear inspired pop soul music. --Steven Stolder

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Motown Two

Average customer rating: Little Soul from a big heart Happily I do know talent when I hear it as well as friends... Good but not his best Can't get enough of it! Wow!

Motown Two Michael McDonald Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Motown The Ultimate Collection Our Kind Of Soul The Very Best of Michael McDonald Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters ASIN: B000641D6K Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. You're All I Need To Get By
2. I Was Made To Love Her
3. Reach Out, I'll Be There
4. Stop, Look Listen (To Your Heart)
5. Baby I Need Your Lovin'
6. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
7. The Tracks Of My Tears
8. What's Goin' On
9. Second That Emotion
10. After The Dance
11. Nowhere To Run
12. Tuesday Heartbreak
13. Mercy Mercy Me
14. Baby I'm For Real

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Blue-eyed soul crooner Michael McDonald gave his career a much-needed shot in the arm with 2003's Motown, a commercially well-received collection that matched the one-time Doobie Brother and '80s solo star's rich vocals with songs from Hitsville's peak. One year later, McDonald again delves into the Motown bag to come up with another 14 selections from such giants as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Smokey Robinson. McDonald is a distinctive enough vocalist to bring something to these classics, as tough as that task is. Unfortunately, the uninspired production and stilted musicianship keeps the likes of "I Was Made to Love Her," "Tracks of My Tears," and Nowhere to Run" from being anything more than dubious offerings to McDonald partisans. Motown became a hit factory as much on the strength of its foot soldiers as it did its commanding stars, but producer Simon Cline employs thin and lethargic backing tracks where some of the most inspired pop playing in history once stood. Return to the Motown source to hear inspired pop soul music. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Little Soul from a big heart.......2007-01-06

It's Michaels second album of Motown numbers...he knows his job an is a living legend. The first one could not keep you on your chair, this one is more introvert, non commercial but more intensive... and it grows everytime I listen too it.

Happily I do know talent when I hear it as well as friends..........2006-11-29

I grew up listening to the many singers and groups that made these songs so outstanding. To come along now, as Michasl has, and sing the songs from those late 50's through the early 70's artists he'd better be good!!
Michael not only honors them but he puts his own God given talent into each note that is played, every word he sings.
Michael surrounds himself with the best musicans and back up singers. Motown #1 was a hard act to follow but he has done another great job on this album as well.
Thank you Michael, Jp... PS,We miss you in Sants Barbara...

Good but not his best.......2006-07-27

Michael McDonald is an awesome singer and performer and I enjoy his music very much.
Without going into detail, I liked some of the songs on this album but there are allot of other Motown songs that his voice would compliment even better.
Maybe on Motown 3.

Can't get enough of it!.......2006-06-28

You will find yourself singing along with the music time and again. If you grew up in the 60's or 70's, this will take you back in time, and yet, there's something about it that's keeps you in the present--perhaps the voice and presentation of Michael McDonald. This is not the Dooby Brothers' Michael McDonald. Nothing about this CD keeps you "Runnin." It keeps you listening and wanting more of where it came from.

Wow!.......2006-05-16

I can't wait until Michael puts out Motown Three, so then I can hear more half-hearted, unoriginal covers playing on my work radio! I'm biting my tongue to keep from swearing, but this man deserves every profane word I can imagine! Michael McDonald's voice is not good! In fact, it is on par with a karaoke night! The brown-eyed soul man needs to stop being so full of himself, and if anything, write a song of his own again! There's nothing I love more than seeing washed up 70's artists like Michael McDonald and Rod Stewart recycle old songs and push them on the contemporary mainstream! Thank you for making my ears bleed, Michael!

Average customer rating: When marketing hasn't supported real talent... Some Grade A Tracks Here No Doubt 702..=) Love Em WOAH!!!!! this girls are great....

No Doubt 702 Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: 702 Total Changing Faces Star Kima, Keisha & Pam ASIN: B000001AB7 Release Date: 1996-10-08

Tracks:

1. Get Down Like Dat
2. Steelo
3. No Doubt
4. Show You My Love
5. Not Gonna
6. All I Want
7. Round And Round
8. World Iz Bond
9. Get It Together
10. Finding My Way

Customer Reviews:

When marketing hasn't supported real talent..........2006-09-22

Every time that i listen "Steelo", i reminisce when i've bought this album. It was just released, and when i listened that song into my music store i quickly decided that it was already a good reason to buy the whole album! This cd was really enjoyable, and the girls showed their good vocal skills in many tracks. I loved especially "Get It Together", a great ballad produced by Donell Jones.

In that period, 702 used to collaborate with Missy Elliott...after "Steelo", i wish to remember also "Beep Me 911" (from Missy's debut album) and the related video...one of the more original and funny videos that i've seen in the last decade.

I'm been truly sorry for the recent group breakup. Honestly, i don't understand why Meelah Williams hasn't still had the opportunity to pursue a solo career, because her voice is really one of the best of the modern R&B scene.

Some Grade A Tracks Here.......2006-04-06

I remember chillin' to 'Steelo' back in the day and so I was excited to get my hands on this album again. Tracks like 'Not Gonna' 'All I Want' and 'Get Down Like Dat' show the fun side of these girls, while slowed down tracks like 'Get it Together' really showcase their singing talents and prove sutible ballads for the ears. 'Steelo' is still a favorite, but the shines on it's own as a great R&B album of the 90's.

No Doubt.......2005-05-17

I remember this album when I was in the 4th grade. This album is blazing and the songs are unique and stylish. This album has a sound that is described as sleek,hot and funky. This album effortlessly blend the rhymes and sounds of Gospel,Hip-Hop,Jazz and Blues. They got their name from a Las Vegas zip code. The girls sing with a vocal maturity far beyond their youthfulness. This album has been certified Gold. Remember,this was 1996-1997.
I Love This CD.

702..=) Love Em.......2005-02-15

I give this cd four stars cause its a couple of tracks I do not like but overall the album is good..I've always loved these girls & I wish they would come back THEY ARE MOS DEF one of the best girl R & B groups who really never got any credit for their music support this album

WOAH!!!!! this girls are great...........2004-11-09

702 are one of my favourite r&b groups of all time... these girls are tight to def... i loved them when i first saw them in 'steelo' w/ missy elliot... that girl can produce a song... 'steelo' was my favourite song at that time... the beat was crazy and i flipped when missy was on it because i loved missy at the time....

my favourite song on the entire album is 'all i want' which is also on the GOOD BURGER SDTK (which i have as well)... this song is great and the girls sound great....

'get it together' was the breakup song in middle school... when a couple breaks up we used to sing that song when they would walk in the hallways (well you all had to be there)...

anyways, 'no doubt' is another hot joint on the album as well...

all three 702 albums (NO DOUBT, 702, and STAR) are some of the best works in my cd collection, especially STAR which is a constant in my car.... too bad the girls are broken up...

get this album to start or finish your r&b collection no disappointments whatsoever....

Average customer rating: Beautiful 702's Self-Titled Album They Did It Again 702 is 4-EVER!!!! Pretty Damn Good!!!

702 702 Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: No Doubt Blaque Star 3LW Total ASIN: B00000JBFJ Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

1. '7' Interlude
2. Where My Girls At
3. You Don't Know
4. Make Time
5. '0' Interlude
6. You'll Just Never Know
7. Finally
8. Tell Your Girl
9. Gotta Leave
10. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
11. '2' Interlude
12. What More Can He Do
13. Seven
14. Will You Be OK

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When Missy Elliott wants to pretend that she's a one-woman Holland/Dozier/Holland writing and producing hits for the Supremes, she hooks up with 702, the female R&B trio named after the area code for their hometown of Las Vegas. Elliott crafted four songs for 702's 1996 debut, No Doubt, including the hit "Steelo." For this overdue follow-up, Elliott has come up with two more, including the Top 10 pop smash, "Where My Girls At." The single boasts an irresistible push-and-pull rhythm that intersects cleverly with the sing-along chorus, and 702 gives this warning to would-be man stealers a youthful vulnerability that the tougher Elliott could never have managed herself. Elliott's two tracks are the highlights, but Kameelah Williams and sisters Irish and Lemisha Grinstead have made a successful transition from high-school-age prodigies to college-age pros. They don't have overpowering voices, but do display a sure sense of pitch, a surer sense of rhythm, and a seductive sweetness on the catchy new-jack tunes created for them by Whitney Houston cohorts Soulshock and Karlin, Dru Hill's Warren "Smiley" Campbell, and Rick "Dutch" Cousin of Ice Cube fame. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2005-09-04

I happened to receive this CD in the mail by accident the year it came out, and decided to take a listen to it. Ever since then, it has become one of my favorite albums. The songs on here can relate to almost any female going through those situations. It helps when you can isten to a song infinite amounts of times, and still not get tired of it, because that's exactly what I do with this album, to basically every song.

You'll Just Never Know can bring tears to your eyes, while Never gives a strong standpoint. Majority of these songs could have been singles, and it is worth the buy.

702's Self-Titled Album.......2005-05-17

I remember this album when I was 12. I love this album and played it loud. It is an album with a fresh sound. This album showcases the trio's personalitites and their powerful vocal abilities,but their coming-of-age. 702 deals with being in love,being out of love,and wanting love back. In addition to developing personally and musically,the ladies also gotten more involved with the business and the artistic dealings of their career. This album has been certified Platinum. Remember,this was 1999.

I listened to this album over my grandparents' home. This album has hot beats and great vocal stylings. 702 has made one hell of a contemporary R&B album like this. Don't compare these girls to TLC and Destiny's Child with this album. I was thrilled and excited to get this CD. Listen before you judge.

They Did It Again.......2005-02-15

I personally love this cd better then their 1st one the 1st one was good too but on their 2nd album they & you can tell if you listen to this album..I love 702 all I can say is get this cd too..=)

702 is 4-EVER!!!!.......2004-11-09

I love 702... period... these girls can sang and keep a party happening... they are one of my favourite r&b acts of all time. too bad they broke up because their labels did not know which direction to take the group.... i guess Ms. Beyonce is taking the world by storm so much that 702's record label could not promote them better....

their slef titled album 702 is great work.... the infectious #1 first single 'where my girls at?' produced by missy is hot. it still is the jam till this date... their second single "you dont know' is even better. their harmonies are just tight as ever...'seven', 'finally' are hot joints too...

the interludes are brilliant... they shoudl have just added them up to make a song....

this whole album is tight to def... but their last effort STAR is their best work yet...if you are a 702 fan and like good r&b pop songs then get this album...

Pretty Damn Good!!!.......2004-10-19

702 came in and brought the noise with their debut album No Doubt. After such a strong debut, many people were left wondering if they would succumb to the sophomore jinx. And after waiting for three years many fans figured that 702 was just a one-album wonder.

Nothing could have been further from the truth. 702 knew they had to come harder the second time around, and that they did. This album was easily one of 1999's acclaimed and highly-anticipated albums.

The first single, "Where My Girls At" left an indelible mark in the world. This is probably the ultimate female anthem, and it was used as an anthem for the WNBA's inaugural season. This song is extremely catchy, for I have heard even the hardest of thugs bumping this in their cars. And it's no surprise; Missy Elliott came hard with this one and 70s definitely delivered well. "Make Time" easily is one of my favorite songs on this album. The beat just grabs you and doesn't let you go until it wants you to! And Kameelah shines. "What More Can He Do" is a nice inspirational song that is quite catchy with its beat and lyrics. It snuck up on me, for I just knew it was a "secular" song. lol. "Finally" also has that inspirational flavor and sounds really nice.

The slower songs really work here. "You'll Just Never Know" sounds so sweet and innocent and all melancholy and depressing at the same time. The vocals here really standout. Also worth mentioning is the song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". Kameelah sounds as if she really went through it while recording this song, and the strings in the background go along beautifully.

I love the individual interludes (something Destiny's Child did as well on Survivor), and I wish that all of them had come together to fit some sort of song because I know that song would have been excellent. But, the interludes are all nice by themselves.

I have a couple of problems with this album. "Tell Your Girl" sounds like something that Total left off of their Kima, Keisha, and Pam album. I tried to like the song, but it reminded me too much of Total. Also, "Seven" is just too hard for me. Something just went wrong in that song and it just did not do it for me at all. "Will You Be OK" should have been a lot better than it was. The lyrics are fine, but the vocals sound boring and uninspiring.

702 definitely made a fan in me with this album. They grew up in age, attitude, vocal ability, and beauty, but don't give you all the adult lyrics that some groups try so hard to put out nowadays. Hopefully they can borrow from 702's formula...pure, sweet, innocent R&B with a hip-hop edge.

Average customer rating: Back in catalogue, again

Take Two Marvin Gaye , and Kim Weston Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969 The Motown Anthology Love Is in Our Hearts: The Love Collection Silk & Soul/Nitty Gritty Knight Time/A Little Knight Music ASIN: B000LV6W32 Release Date: 2007-01-22

Tracks:

1. What Good Am I Without You
2. Baby Say Yes
3. It Takes Two
4. When We're Together
5. Baby (Don't You Leave Me)
6. I Want You 'Round (Single Version)
7. Heaven Sent You I Know
8. It's Got To Be A Miracle (This Thing Called Love) Single Version
9. Love Fell On Me
10. Baby I Need Your Loving
11. It's Me
12. I Couldn't Help Falling For You (1995 The Master Version)(Mono)
13. Exactly Like You
14. Til There Was You
15. Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
16. Love You, Yes I Do
17. Secret Love
18. Teach Me Tonight
19. You've Got To Be Real (Previously Unreleased)

Album Description

Originally released in 1998, this collection of all known tracks recorded by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston has been out of print since the year of release! 19 tracks including 'What Good Am I Without You', 'It Takes Two', 'Baby I Need Your Loving' and many more. Spectrum. 2007.

Album Details

Compiled Back in 1998 the Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston Master Series CD Consisted Then of the `complete' Recorded Works of Marvin Gaye and his Singing Partner, Kim Weston. Copies of the CD, which Seemed to Disappear from Both the Shops and the Record Company Catalogue in the Twinkling of an Eye, Started to Fetch Vast Sums of Money on Internet Auction Sites - If You Could Find it at All, that Is.

Customer Reviews:

Back in catalogue, again.......2007-04-09

Marvin Gaye enjoyed his parallel career as a duettist with Motown's favoured ladies, and enjoyed commercial success with each, but was always ultimately unlucky with his vocal partners. First, Mary Wells left the label for Twentieth Century Fox, then Kim Weston left with husband-producer Mickey Stevenson to sign to MGM, and finally Tammi Terrell collapsed in his arms onstage with a fatal brain tumour, at which point he pledged never to pair up again.

Mary Wells' sudden departure caused seismic waves at Motown. It is well known that some new songs she had recorded were reassigned to other singers, notably a reluctant Brenda Holloway, but it now appears that in May 1964 work had also begun on another record with Marvin Gaye. The evidence is the song You've Got To Be For Real which was assigned to Marvin and Mary, and is released here for the first time, with Mary's vocal having been replaced in September 1964 by that of Kim Weston.

After Motown had caught its breath, the choice of Kim as Marvin's new singing partner must have been quite swift as the B-side of their first joint single, What Good Am I Without You/I Want You 'Round, was cut in July 1964. It must have been a natural choice as Kim had been a supporting artist on the Marvin Gaye Revue concerts that year.

I Want You 'Round was a Smokey Robinson song that Smokey had tried out with Mary Wells the year before but not released. Another early try-out was James Brown's I Love You, Yes I Do which Kim Weston had recorded alone in April 1964 and to which Marvin Gaye added his new vocals that September. Although a few tracks were recorded during 1965, and a one-sided acetate of Baby Say Yes was circulating towards the end of the year, after the failure of What Good Am I Without You in the charts no follow-up single appeared until December 1966, when It Takes Two became a huge smash.

It remains the song for which Kim Weston is best known, and was the only single to be taken from the album Take Two, released a couple of months earlier. It looks from this as if the sessions of March 1966, during which It Takes Two was completed, marked the last time Kim Weston recorded for the label.

The album veered slightly awkwardly between the trademark hot Motown groove of the in-house compositions, many co-written by Mickey Stevenson, and the standards thought by Berry Gordy to appeal to the more "adult" buyers - songs like 'Til There Was You and Secret Love, blessed though they were by some modern arrangements and brilliant playing from the Funk Brothers. Kim's vocals were strong though, and were the foil that coaxed some competitively inspired performances from Marvin. The piecemeal recording process, however, stretched over more than two years, gave a lack of cohesion to the album.

In 1998 the album was released on CD in the Motown Master Series, in an expanded and re-mastered form, under the title Take Two Plus. It sold out quickly, was not re-pressed and has apparently been in strong subsequent demand. Mixed among the twelve re-sequenced tracks (eleven in stereo, I Love You Yes I Do in mono) were a further six mono contemporary duets that had been debuted on various posthumous compilations. The liner notes suggests that these had been intended for a further album tentatively titled Side By Side, though as all six tracks were recorded between 1964 and 1965 apart from I Couldn't Help Falling You (from the March 1966 sessions) it looks as if such an album would have been largely leftovers.

They include three further standards - Exactly Like You and Let's Do It (both borrowing from Nina Simone's versions) and Dinah Washington's Teach Me Tonight, which further weigh down the album. Furthermore, the out-take Teach Me Tonight is another old Mary Wells backing track to which Marvin and Kim had recorded new vocals either in 1965 or, more probably, 1964. One wonders why the bonus tracks were not placed at the end of the disc to retain the integrity of the original album.

The compilers of this 2007 reissue, which differs from the 1998 release only by virtue of one further previously unreleased mono track from 1964 (the excellent Ivy Jo Hunter song You've Got To Be For Real), seem unaware that Take Two was re-mastered entirely in stereo and in the correct running order, and re-released in 2001 in the affordable 2 Classic Albums 1 CD series as Together/Take Two, coupled with the 1963 album Marvin Gaye made with Mary Wells. Buyers of Take Two therefore now have the bonus choices of either seven tracks with Kim Weston or a ten-track album with Mary Wells. Don't ask me to decide, though; I bought both.

Average customer rating: Impromp2 Smooth Moves Smooth all the way through... The new Vanguard of Jazz & Soul This CD is off da chain

You're Gonna Love It Impromp 2 Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Definition of Love Can't Get Enough Blue Moon Chimera Inside Life ASIN: B000001A9H Release Date: 1995-05-23

Tracks:

1. Enjoy Yourself
2. We Got It Goin' On
3. Lovin' You
4. Get Me Off
5. Summer Nights
6. My All
7. You're Gonna Love It
8. Get Down Mamma
9. Pass It On

Customer Reviews:

Impromp2.......2007-05-12

I saw these guys in concert in Atlanta opening for Waymon Tinsdale, and they out did him!! The crowd was asking for them when Waymon was onstage. They are absolutley great!!

Smooth Moves.......2006-03-08

I discovered Impromp2 a number of years ago. I just bought the CD and I thoroughly enjoy it. Summer Nights is my favorite. All the tracks except for two are the bomb.

Sadly, Motown Records is not the epitome when it was here in Detroit. And the Jazz division was underdeveloped and marketed. Imprompt2 is the complete blend of R & B and Jazz.

I also loved there last CD. I hope to see them rise higher. They do have some excellent talent

Smooth all the way through..........2006-01-25

Yes, this albm is the epitome of smooth. Every song here is just cool and so very mellow. It's very easy to enjoy and soooo easy to vibe to. Now, I willl say that the rapping thing is a little dated but it doesn't detract from the album in any way (to me anyway cuz, I mean, the album was made in '95. Come on!!!!!). Still, I love this album.

The new Vanguard of Jazz & Soul.......2005-01-28

Jazz Soul duo Impromp2's debut CD has the perfect title, because indeed 'Youre gonna love it'. It is a festival of smooth grooves, sexy lyrics, and mellow vocals with some solid musicianship. It is a must have. Why this group has not become megastars is a mystery...

This CD is off da chain.......2004-12-30

One of my favorite past-times of the group is that I've seen 'em on BET Jazz one time when we had cable and it blew me away in 2001. Ever since I turned my eye on the Jazz Channel, I was shocked and blown away to see that Impromp2 are really bangin. To date this, they're my favorite jazz group of all-time since David Sanborn, Kenny G, Norman Brown, Guru, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who are also my other jazz favorites in that genre.

Anyway I first purchased this @ CD Warehouse and was never dissappointed. They were a few songs I listen back in the day and some I haven't heard yet. Like to say, this is the definitely the one u should add into your CD player. My man Martin Britt who is also singing and playing the trumpet maybe dubbed the Marvin Gaye/Miles Davis look-alike kinda style 2 me as a matter of fact. While the other guy who is jamming w/ him rapping and singing his way out on his rhymes and stuff. I'm ready to pick up the other CDs which I heard and download and hopefully they'll rock.

I recommend this for those that like jazz, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and a lil rap between. I called this without question hip-hop but really a high jazz album. Somethin' to keep your mind off things and darken your soul.

Average customer rating: A piece of history Old School With A New Groove A fantastic collection

A Soulful Tale of Two Cities Masters of Funk Soul and Blues Manufacturer: Soul Renaissance Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: MFSB & Gamble Huff Orchestra/Mysteries of the World The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2 The Dells: Live from New York City The Thin Man: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2 Philadelphia International Records 12" Single Collection ASIN: B000MQ53EU Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

1. Higher Ground (featuring Jean Carne)
2. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing (featuring Bunny Sigler)
3. Ain't That Peculiar (featuring The Philly Degrees)
4. Dancing in the Street (featuring Kathy Sledge)
5. Knocks Me Off My Feet (featuring Russell Thompkins Jr.)
6. Fire and Desire (featuring Bunny Sigler & Jean Carne)
7. The Girl's Alright (featuring Phil Hurtt)
8. Just My Imagination (featuring Ted Mills)
9. Isn't She Lovely (featuring Jimmy Ellis)
10. Ooh Baby, Baby (featuring Bunny Sigler)
11. My Cherie Amour (featuring Major Harris)
12. My Baby Loves Me (featuring Barbara Mason)
13. Baby, Baby, I Need You (featuring Phil Hurtt, Carl Helm & Bunny Sigler)
14. Just Ask the Lonely (featuring William "Poogie" Hart)
15. Got To Give It Up (featuring Bunny Sigler)
16. Ain't No Stopping Us Now (featuring Ali "Ollie" Woodson)
17. Betcha by Golly Wow (featuring Freda Payne)
18. Me & Mrs. Jones (featuring Lamont Dozier)
19. One of a Kind Love Affair (featuring The Velvelettes)
20. Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time(featuring Carolyn Crawford)
21. Love Won't Let Me Wait (featuring George Clinton)
22. Love Train (featuring Bobby Taylor)
23. When Will I See You Again (featuring Freda Payne)
24. Close the Door (featuring Lamont Dozier )
25. For the Love of Money (featuring Ali "Ollie" Woodson)
26. Expressway to Your Heart (featuring George Clinton)
27. Sunshine (featuring Bobby Taylor)
28. TSOP(and D) (MFSB) .
29. Sadie (featuring Bobby Taylor)
30. When the World is at Peace (featuring George Clinton, Bobby Taylor, Kathy Sledge, Ali "Ollie" Woodson & Kim Weston)

Product Description

Two of America's musical heavyweights pay loving tribute to one another on this once-in-a-lifetime Double CD. Motown's legendary Funk Brothers and Philadelphia's world renown MFSB take you "back in the day" with an album filled with classic Philly and Motown hits. Recording as the Masters of Funk, Soul and Blues - with help from vocalists Bobby Taylor, Freda Payne, Bunny Sigler, Barbara Mason, George Clinton, Kathy Sledge and so many more - they've created an album that honors history as much as it creates it.

Customer Reviews:

A piece of history.......2007-07-01

Celebrating two of America's most influential musical cities, this CD set has brought together some of Motown and Philly Soul's musical heavyweights. The result is a glorious 2+ hours of sonic surprises. The Funkmaster, George Clinton, crooning through "Love Won't Let Me Wait"; Bunny Sigler and Jean Carne's sizzling rendition of the Rick James Classic "Fire and Desire"; Freda Payne's melting version of 'Betcha By Golly Wow; or Phil Hurtt's big band rendition of 'The Girl's Alright' - with the Funk Brothers and/or MFSB on all 30 tracks. Unbelievable stuff! 'Soulful Tale' proves that these artists are still in the prime of their careers. It's a shame that we don't hear music like this on the radio anymore. The world is missing something by not embracing this piece of American pop history.

Old School With A New Groove.......2007-02-05

This double CD is a must for anyone who is a fan of Soul Music. What a concept! MFSB (The Sound of Philadelphia) meets The Funk Brothers (Motown), and vice-versa!! TSOP(&D) indeed! Every single performance is simply incredible, outstanding! The music is first rate (how could it be anything less, with the fabled Funk Brothers delivering the Motown Sound, and the fabulous musicians that brought us TSOP)!!

And check out the All-Star lineup of vocalists! Jean Carne, Bobby Taylor (Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers), Russell Thompkins, Jr. (The Stylistics), The Philly Degrees (aka The Three Degrees), Bunny Sigler, Freda Payne, Ted Mills (Blue Magic), Phil Hurtt, Kathy Sledge, George (Dr. Funkenstein) Clinton, Major Harris, Lamont Dozier (of Holland-Dozier-Holland fame), and so many, many more.

Phil Hurtt and his team of producers have delivered a truly magnificent treat for the ears, and some very nourishing "food for the soul".

This is absolutely a "Must Have" for any music collection!

A fantastic collection.......2007-01-19

This CD is definitely on for the collection - a truly superb work of art from all the performers and production team. I thoroughly recommend it!!

Average customer rating: response to questions empire soundtrack (John Leguizamo) India not India.Arie the songs is!!! who is the singer/ whats the song?

Empire: Two Worlds Collide Original Soundtrack , and Various Artists Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Empire ASIN: B00007DT8L Release Date: 2002-12-03

Tracks:

1. White Lines (Remix) - Mobb Deep
2. I Still Love You - 702
3. Fame - DMX
4. Slow Down - India.Arie
5. I Will Remember Your Smile - Jene
6. Welcome To My Empire - India
7. As I Stand Alone - Angel Lopez
8. J.O.S.E. - Jose
9. I Seen It All - Ironclad
10. My Life Through The Spirit In You Eyes - Jon Secada
11. Amonte - Luis Fonsi
12. Best Thing - Rachel
13. Welcome To My Empire (Spanish) - India

Customer Reviews:

response to questions.......2005-11-08

the song "games people play" is by Sweet G. the song "Que te Pedi" is by Le Lupe, and both of these songs can be downloaded online, from limewire...

empire soundtrack (John Leguizamo).......2005-01-18

i would like to know if anyone knows where i can get the song in the movie where Vic gets shot i know the name of the song is "games people play" but i am not finding it and i just come up with a bunch of oldies music. help!

India not India.Arie.......2004-09-08

I've read some reviews and I have to say that the singer that sings "Welcome to my empire" (Spanish & English Versions) is INDIA (a latin star as know as The Princess of Salsa) not India.Arie. Jon Secada's song is amazing!

the songs is!!!.......2004-07-12

The song is "She says" by Mia Rebel, she sings the song in the bar in the movie "EMPIRE" however it is NOT in the movie soundtrack

who is the singer/ whats the song?.......2004-07-12

who is that singer in the movie at the bar when there all talking at the table and she announces she is pregnant? i have also heard the son in the trailer, but i cant find out where to get the song, can someone please help me, thanks

Average customer rating:

Motown Two Michael McDonald ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: '80s Pop Hits ASIN: B000GG4WFC Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

1. You're All I Need to Get By
2. I Was Made to Love Her - Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder
3. Reach Out, I'll Be There
4. Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) - Toni Braxton, , Michael McDonald
5. Baby I Need Your Lovin'
6. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
7. Tracks of My Tears
8. What's Goin' On
9. I Second That Emotion
10. After the Dance
11. Nowhere to Run
12. Tuesday Heartbreak
13. Mercy Mercy Me
14. Baby I'm for Real

Tracks:

1. I Heard It Through the Grapevine
2. You Are Everything
3. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
4. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
5. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
6. Reflections
7. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
8. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
9. All in Love Is Fair
10. I Want You
11. Distant Lover
12. I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)
13. Since I Lost My Baby

Average customer rating: Motown Ever Best Album! Unbelievable! Excellent, excellent, excellent!

Just We Two Edwin Starr & Blinky Manufacturer: Hip-O Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Northern | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Motown Anthology One More Time: The Chess Years ASIN: B000BQ4MY8 Release Date: 2006-12-01

Tracks:

1. You've Made Me So Very Happy
2. I'm So Thankful
3. Oh How Happy
4. Let It Be Me
5. I'm Glad You Belong to Me
6. I'll Understand
7. We'll Find a Way
8. Sweet Joy of Life
9. Can't We Be Strangers Again
10. I See a Rainbow
11. Ooo Baby Baby

Product Description

Duet albums have long been a staple of the Motown catalogue, with such classic pairings as Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Marvin and Mary Wells, Marvin and Kim Weston, Marvin and Diana Ross, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, and Billy Preston and Syreeta. In 1969, Edwin Starr was blazing, just coming off the hit 25 Miles album, a good time to try to see if the company could capture the magic of some of the labels other pairings. Saundra Blinky Williams had grown up in Los Angeles the daughter of a pastor, and she had been active in curch choirs since the age of six. She debuted on Motown with the single I Wouldnt Change The Man He Is, in 1968, and she was tapped as one of the labels future stars. Unfortunately, most of her solo work, save for a few singles, remains unreleased. Among fans Blinky is renowned for her appearance in the film and soundtrack of Lady Sings The Blues, the Billie Holiday bio-pic starring Diana Ross. The album opens up with a soulful rendition of Youve Made Me So Very Happy, a #2 hit for Blood, Sweat and Tears earlier in the year that was itself a cover of a Motown original by Brenda Holloway, and it concludes with the Smokey Robinson classic, Ooo Baby Baby. One particular standout in between is a new version of Oh How Happy, which was written by Starr under his given name of Charles Hatcher for the group Shades Of Blue in 1966. The cute duet grazed the lower reaches of the Hot 100 in the summer of 1969. Starr went on to record his signature hit, War, the following year, so its not a surprise that the pairing was so short-lived. But the reasoning behind the mass of powerhouse, unissued Blinky recordings remains one of Motowns many mysteries.

Customer Reviews:

Motown Ever Best Album!.......2006-05-05

If you like Motown music you really have to get this album.
Every number on this album is a truly gem.
I'm happy that I've got this album now on cd.
Be quick because there are only 5000 copies in the world.
Motown Forever!

Unbelievable!.......2006-03-20

I can't imagine how a great album like this was left unreleased for so long. It's amazing that Motown releases 20 Supremes greatest hits album every year, but there are pairings like this that are left in the vaults!

"Just We Two" is a lot funkier and soulful than the other famous Motown pairings, but still has that distinctive universal appeal of Motown. Both Edwin and Blinky were blessed with strong voices that complement each other while standing out on their own. Personally, I enjoy this album more than I enjoy my Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell albums, and that is saying SOMETHING!! The only track I wasn't too fond of was Ooh, Baby Baby, but I have never liked that song that much so I suppose I'll be in the minority about that. Final advice? Grab this album! It's Motown all over, and if you dig the Supremes, Marvin, Stevie, the Temptations, you'll regret not getting this.

Track listing:

1. You've Made Me So Very Happy
2. I'm So Thankful
3. Oh How Happy
4. Let It Be Me
5. I'm Glad You Belong To Me
6. I'll Understand
7. We'll Find A Way
8. Sweet Joy Of Life
9. Can't We Be Strangers Again
10. I See A Rainbow
11. Ooo Baby Baby

Excellent, excellent, excellent!.......2005-10-19

This record is one of the greatest records that Motown ever put out. I know that it was never a big hit but the truth is that the Motown B sides were usually better than the hit sides. The Funk Brothers band is really kicking on this record, especially James Jamerson the bass player. Edwin Starr and Blinky Williams are singing their hearts out here. Great selection of songs, first rate arrangements, and 24 bit stereo remastering to boot. Real soul satisfaction. They only pressed 5000 of these so you real soul fans know what to do.

Average customer rating:

Motown Original Artists Vol. 12: It Takes Two, The Duets Collection Karaoke Manufacturer: Pocketsongs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Karaoke | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Motown Original Artists, Vol. 7: I Heard It Through The Grapevine Motown Original Artists, Vol. 9: Get Ready Motown Original Artists, Vol. 10: I Can't Help Myself Motown Original Artists, Vol. 11: Baby I Need Your Lovin' Motown Original Artists, Vol. 8: Heat Wave ASIN: B0000X4M4M Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. With You I'm Born Again [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals] - Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston
2. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You [Multiplex - With Lead Voca] - Billy Preston, Syreeta
3. If This World Were Mine [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals]
4. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals]
5. I'll Try Something New [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals]
6. Don't Look Any Further [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals]
7. What's the Matter With You Baby? [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals]
8. With You I'm Born Again [Multiplex - With Lead Vocals]
9. It Takes Two [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals]
10. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You [Stereo - Without Lead Voca]
11. If This World Were Mine [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals] - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
12. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals] - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
13. I'll Try Something New [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals] - Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations
14. Don't Look Any Further [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals] - Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations
15. What's the Matter With You Baby [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals] - Dennis Edwards, Siedah Garrett
16. With You I'm Born Again [Stereo - Without Lead Vocals] - Marvin Gaye, , Mary Wells

Rap Music:

1. My Private Nation [Enhanced]
2. Never Gone [Content/Copy-Protected CD]
3. Nexterday
4. Nouvelle Vague [Explicit Lyrics]
5. One Moment More [Enhanced]
6. Our Kind Of Soul
7. Rain Dogs
8. Ram
9. Ringside
10. Rockabilly Riot, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Sun Records

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