... 'Song Review' is most definitely a collection which focuses on the mainstream, inoffensive side of Stevie's career, complete with 'I Just Called…' and a horde of soundalikes. Ballad follows ballad as the compilers of the album seek to portray Stevie as a safe, almost bland soul singer with ... Read review
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Review. That's the good news. The bad news is that they're sequenced here about as well (or maybe not) as your CD player's "random" function might do it. Leading...
Review. That's the good news. The bad news is that they're sequenced here about as well (or maybe not) as your CD player's "random" function might do it. Leading...
Review. That's the good news. The bad news is that they're sequenced here about as well (or maybe not) as your CD player's "random" function might do it. Leading off with "Part-Time Lover"--a major chart record, no doubt, but hardly the rouser you'd expect for an opener--is puzzling enough. It's when the programming starts veering from highlights of his self-produced period ("Sir Duke") to Motown assembly-line pieces ("My Cherie Amour") that the head-scratching really begins. And don't try to count the great moments that are missing. This will do in a pinch, but if you own no Stevie, be advised that better overviews of Wonder's career (the finest by far being the four-CD box At the Close of a Century) are available.--Rickey Wright
Review. That's the good news. The bad news is that they're sequenced here about as well (or maybe not) as your CD player's "random" function might do it. Leading off with "Part-Time Lover"--a major chart record, no doubt, but hardly the rouser you'd expect for an opener--is puzzling enough. It's when the programming starts veering from highlights of his self-produced period ("Sir Duke") to Motown assembly-line pieces ("My Cherie Amour") that the head-scratching really begins. And don't try to count the great moments that are missing. This will do in a pinch, but if you own no Stevie, be advised that better overviews of Wonder's career (the finest by far being the four-CD box At the Close of a Century) are available.--Rickey Wright
WONDER STUFF Review ofSong Review (The Very Best Of Stevie Wonder) - Stevie Wonderby
Ryan74
Advantages: Some great songs Disadvantages: Not a true career retrospective
...No. 1 to date. The song was heavily panned by the critics upon its release on the soundtrack to the so-so film 'The Woman In Red', and to this day it provokes a kind of revulsion among many artists and critics who believe this was the point where Stevie Wonder stopped being a driving force in soul music and was safely absorbed into the mainstream, releasing mushy muzak to please the coffee-table music masses who bought only one album a year.
As ... ...piano… the sentiment behind the song is admirable but it is just so slushy and drippy. The lyrics go something like 'Ebony and ivory/Live together in perfect harmony/Side by side on my piano keyboard/Oh lord, why don't we?' and it sounds pretty embarrassing to listen to. It's by McCartney though, so I guess Stevie can be absolved of any blame here. 'Lately' is considered one of Stevie's best ballads but I found it to be dull, limp and uninspiring, ...
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Advantages: Good music which shows Stevie Wonder’s different styles. Disadvantages: Differences of opinion about greatest hits.
...to think that if a song is commercially good, it probably isn’t musically good.) Instead, I want to tell you about the tracks on this album and let you decide whether it is worth buying.
One thing I am sure about is that there is no rubbish on this album. The tracks, to me, are either good or brilliant, therefore, I give the album 5 stars.
A wide range of music influenced Stevie as he grew up including Gospel, Jazz, Reggae, and Motown. All of these ... ...Ivory (Paul McCartney) and Redemption Song (Bob Marley).
The album starts off with the ballad ISN’T SHE LOVELY, where as an obviously very proud father, Stevie thanks God for the birth of his baby. When Stevie isn’t singing on this track, he is playing the harmonica.
I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU, a good ballad for smooching to, is Motown's biggest selling single in the UK.
I find the strong beat of SUPERSTITION haunting, while Stevie sings, ...
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EASY LISTENING Review ofSong Review (The Very Best Of Stevie Wonder) - Stevie Wonderby
DEE
Advantages: Some classic tunes Disadvantages: Does include the only annually appropriate "Happy Birthday"
I would never have thought of buying any of Stevie Wonder's albums, but was given this CD as a gift and it has been overplayed ever since. With 21 tracks this is perfect music to play when you are relaxing on a Sunday after a hectic weekend or equally suitable to play in the car and have a good ole' sing-a-long to ease those traffic-jam blues. All the favourites are there, including "Isn't She Lovely", "I Just Called To Say I Love You", "Ebony and ...
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Song Review (The Very Best Of Stevie Wonder) - Stevie Wonder
Main specs
Title: Song Review (The Very Best Of Stevie Wonder)
Performer: Stevie Wonder
Genre: R&B
Sub Genre: Motown
Release Date: 10/08/1998
Recomended Retail Price: 14.99 GBP
Original Release Year: 1996
Label / Distributor: Motown / Universal Music
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 731453075726
Catalogue Number: 5307572
Additional notes
Album Notes: Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, piano); Paul McCartney (vocals); Michael Jackson, Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, Jamil Raheem, Betty Wright, Kurt Carr Singers (background vocals).
Titles on disc 1
1.: Isn't She Lovely
2.: I Just Called To Say I Love You
3.: Superstition
4.: Sir Duke
5.: Masterblaster (Jammin')
6.: Ebony And Ivory
7.: Happy Birthday
8.: Living For The City
9.: He's Misstra Know It All
10.: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
11.: Lately
12.: Part Time Lover
13.: My Cherie Amour
14.: Yesterme Yesteryou Yesterday
15.: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
16.: I Was Made To Love Her
17.: For Once In My Life
18.: Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours
19.: For Your Love
20.: Kiss Lonely Goodbye
21.: Redemption Song
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