Got To Get To You - Solomon Burke

Advantages: The voice
Disadvantages: None

...**Introduction** As a fan of Soul music One of my favourite artists has got to be the legendary soul singer Solomon Burke, With a voice as big as his build Burke is regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time by fans, critics and fellow performers alike. This album is made up of songs written by some of his biggest admirers in the music industry. All the songs were written especially for Solomon Burke and this album Don't Give Up On Me. A diverse range of artists wrote songs for this album including the likes of Tom Waits, Van Morrison, Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello aswell as the album's producer Joe Henry who wrote the song "Flesh and Blood". Some well known songwriters there but will the album work well or not. well here are my thoughts. **Don't Give Up On Me** 1 Don't Give Up On Me This is a superb... Read review

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Advantages: Classic Aerosmith Rock
Disadvantages: A sometimes over looked album.

...of how when you are high on drugs, you can feel like your the only man alive, and that you are on your own in a lonely world. It is slow paced yet powerful track, which eventually speeds things back up slightly as the guitars and bass increase in both volume and speed. It is a great track, and it is a shame that it hasn't been played live. Woman Of The World: Duration: 5:50 Written By: Tyler/ Solomon Track 4, Woman of the world was originally a song for Tyler's old band, Chain Reaction. It's about a women that likes to travel the world, leaving the man that loves her behind. This track has a really uplifting feel to it, and great guitar work. The track starts really soft and jangly, and then speeds up and gets heavier, then slows down, and does this a few times through out the song. The guitar solo towards the end is fantastic... Read review

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Advantages: Songs are in the order they appear in the film
Disadvantages: A few Ballroom numbers that may not be to everyones taste

...and Le Disc ( Ballroom number) 16. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL By The Drifters ( a slow song, classic Drifters) 17. THESE ARMS OF MINE By Otis Redding ( another slow song, a golden oldie) 18. CRY TO ME By Solomon Burke ( another slow song, makes me think of ........... 19. WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW By The Shirelles 20. LOVE IS STRANGE By Mickey and Sylvia ( a fun song, soooo embarasing when you are caught singing it!) 21. YOU DONT OWN ME By The Blow Monkeys ( one of my least favorite, listen to the singer's voice, my little brother can do it perfectly! 22. YES By Mary Clayton 23. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT By The Five Satins ( I love this song, a golden oldie, if you like stuff by groups like the Drifters you will love this!) 24. SHE'S LIKE THE WIND By Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser ( so he can sing as well as act... Read review

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