Country Boy - Daniel O'Donnell

Not the usual Daniel O'Donnell type of thing

Advantages: If you love 60s music you will love this
Disadvantages: Well my husband would say "Daniel O'Donnell" but ...

Hang on dont pass by just because it is Daniel O'Donnell. If I tell you my Adult children even asked me what am I playing instead of their normal comment of "oh Mum turn that off and have some decent music on" and didnt tell me to turn it off you will have guessed that this is one of the better Deniel O'Dolnnell cds in fact I think it is his best. It is called the Jukebox Years and says it is 20 miore Blue Jeans Classics but I must admit that I remember different singing artist singing most of the records and you will probably remember a more modern singer singing them as most are now coming around again as my family knew most of them as I do.. This is my first CD review so I hope you will bear with me and be kind. In brackets is the artist I remember singing it. just thought you might want to know! 1. Hello Mary Lou ...

MAllen400 10.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Jukebox Years, The (20 More Blue Jeans Classics) - Daniel O'Donnell

Daniel O' Donnell goes pop...

Advantages: Easily available
Disadvantages: May not appeal to non-fans

. That'll Be The Day Some of these songs I never liked to start with eg tracks 1, 6, 7 and 14 so I wasn't likely to enjoy them on this album. I like the rest of the tracks. However, "I'm A Believer", "Daydream Believer", "Sweet Caroline" and in particular "Come On Over To My Place" are my favourites. That last track is spoiled somewhat as it still reminds me of the old "Wimpy" advert but never mind. I love "Knock Three Times" but much like the others, I liked the originals as well. The album cover sees Donald in a rather fetching leather jacket, sitting in a mock 1950s American diner. The advert for this album had the same set up. Yes, it's Daniel O Donnell, and yes, it's not very original but music doesn't always have to be inspirational or ground-breaking. This will stir a few memories from people who grew up during those ...

Mel27 29.07.2004 (22.07.2005) · Read full review
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Review of Jukebox Years, The (20 More Blue Jeans Classics) - Daniel O'Donnell

Country Boy shines

Advantages: Great voice
Disadvantages: A couple of weaker tracks

**Introduction** Calvin Richardson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and was signed to the Tommy Boy record label in the mid nineties with his vocal group Undacova who appeared on the soundtrack to New Jersey Drive but never released an album. He was then signed up by Universal Records and recorded and released his debut album Country Boy in 1999. Due to poor sales he was dropped by Universal Records and then signed with Hollywood Records with whom he released his second album entitled 2:35 PM, He released his third album this year with Shanachie Records, his latest album is called When Love Comes. **Country Boy** Calvin Richardson works with some well known names on this album including Cedric Hailey from KCI & JoJo. Calvin Richardson went to high school with the Hailey brothers and is married to their cousin. There was ...

jcneil 09.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Country Boy - Calvin Richardson