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American Soul sees Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall handpick twelve of his personal favourites for a helping of classic American soul and an insight into the music that has inspired him throughout his career. Produced by Andy Wright, tracks include Etta James's "I’d Rather Go Blind", The Flamingos’ fireside burner "I Only Have Eyes For You" as well as "Hope There’s Someone" and "Baby What Do You Want Me To Do".
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Proud Brit
Format:Audio CD
I have to say that whilst nothing will compete with some of SR all-time classics, Mick has put together a thoroughly enjoyable and powerful collection of covers here. I was only aware of a a handful of the originals but the whole album flows so nicely - the wife & I listened to it twice in full on the first sitting and on a recent 3 hour drive we must have listened to the whole album 5 or 6 times through and are still loving it!
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
....it is always hard to cover great songs and harder still to make them your own and how can you cover aaron neville when that's not who you are. Mick Hucknall does, however, offer a slick and well produced set of songs that anyone would be glad to put their name too - I love the versions of songs that I am not familiar with (love the opening track), what a storming choice of songs that will take on a new meaning after several listens - so glad that Mick Huckanll is still sharing all that he is with music lovers everywhere.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Straight away Mick's voice is on-song. I heard a review on TV and bought there and then. Most of the numbers are to my taste.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Ron Bumquist
Format:Audio CD
Mick's voice is simply stunning on this album! As a HUGE Simply Red fan I could be accused of being slightly biased but my 24 year old daughter also loves it and even my husband (who was never really into Simply Red) had to admit that Mick's voice does indeed sound incredible. I sadly missed him at the Albert Hall this year but can't wait to see him perform live next year.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
four years on from the excellent "Tribute to Bobby" Mick hucknell returns with another tribute to soul,his voice is still largely intact,listen to the download of two live tracks on the download for an example of how great his voice still is.
1......That's how strong my love is.....3.20 ......Great version of this Otis Redding classic,Mick also sounds strangely like Steve Marriott in some places.
2......Turn back the hands of time.....2.32.......There is a great Motown bassline in this,one of the lesser known soul classics
3......I'd rather go blind....4.24.....A sterling performance of the old Christine Perfect hit.
4......Lonely Avenue......2.47.....This Doc Pomus song still sounds so good.
5.....I only have eyes for you......3.08.....the quality control drops herea dreary version of a putrid song.
6.....Tell it like it is......3.09......back on fom again.
7.....Baby what you want me to do.....2.02.....Great version of the classic.
8.......The girl that radiates that charm.....3.00.....This sounds like John Lennon in his "Rock'n'roll" phase.
9......Let me down easy......2.58......another fine performance
10.....Don't let me be misunderstood.......3.21.....a great version of this sixties favourite,good vocals on this .
11.....It's impossible......3.05.....Sadly the standard drops again,truly awful.
12.....Hope there's someone......3.38 ......another return to form,a beautiful song well performed
All in all, a good album with a couple of weak spots,but all tracks are sung wonderfully,and Micl looks alittle like Robert Plant on thr cover!
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1.......Don't let me be misunderstood(Live).....4.01
2......Tell it like it is (Live)......3.42
CD.....37.34
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1......That's how strong my love is.....3.20 ......Great version of this Otis Redding classic,Mick also sounds strangely like Steve Marriott in some places.
2......Turn back the hands of time.....2.32.......There is a great Motown bassline in this,one of the lesser known soul classics
3......I'd rather go blind....4.24.....A sterling performance of the old Christine Perfect hit.
4......Lonely Avenue......2.47.....This Doc Pomus song still sounds so good.
5.....I only have eyes for you......3.08.....the quality control drops herea dreary version of a putrid song.
6.....Tell it like it is......3.09......back on fom again.
7.....Baby what you want me to do.....2.02.....Great version of the classic.
8.......The girl that radiates that charm.....3.00.....This sounds like John Lennon in his "Rock'n'roll" phase.
9......Let me down easy......2.58......another fine performance
10.....Don't let me be misunderstood.......3.21.....a great version of this sixties favourite,good vocals on this .
11.....It's impossible......3.05.....Sadly the standard drops again,truly awful.
12.....Hope there's someone......3.38 ......another return to form,a beautiful song well performed
All in all, a good album with a couple of weak spots,but all tracks are sung wonderfully,and Micl looks alittle like Robert Plant on thr cover!
DOWNLOAD
1.......Don't let me be misunderstood(Live).....4.01
2......Tell it like it is (Live)......3.42
CD.....37.34
DOWNLOAD.....7.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By alex gray
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
C.D. Arrived on time. my wife is delighted with the quality of this item and she listens to it on a regular basis.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs J L Hyde
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Somehow Mick does not sound the same without the rest of the guys. This album is OK but not fantastic. This is just my opinion.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By B. R. Pearse
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought for my wife who has thoroughly worn it out! If you are a fan you will love it too
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely voice
The album differs from the early Simply Red stuff, but I absolutely love this voice. Most of the tracks are superbly made, this is a good choice for a quiet evening where you can... Read more
Published 3 days ago by En Hommes
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Very pleased
Very easy to order at the click of a button. Saved me the trouble of driving into town and paying to park.
Published 9 days ago by Oona C. Eaton
3.0 out of 5 stars
its ok
If you are a Mick Hucknall fan already then you won't be disappointed. Some nice easy listening music here. Nothing ground-breaking, just soul for the masses.
Published 11 days ago by ROBERTICUS
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it.
What can I say.... I love Mick , he can do no wrong as far as I am concerned .One of my fave cds.
Published 18 days ago by Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made for Mick
Having seen Mick's American Soul tour in Ipswich, we were blown away by the music and of course, Mick's performance. Read more
Published 19 days ago by L G Renfro
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5 stars
Mick Hucknall is a beautiful talented singer I can listen to him all day long professional original artist this CD is good & I would thoroughly recommend it if you love... Read more
Published 20 days ago by BB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mick has really chosen all the right songs for me.
This is a lovely CD of standard songs that everyone knows.
His voice is so clear and has an amazing range.
His voice is so clear and has an amazing range.
Published 22 days ago by Jean from Cambridgeshire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great addition to any fans collection
Ok this review won't be perfect as I never review music, here goes.
I got it for my mum whose loved his music all her life, I too enjoyed hearing the album. Read more
I got it for my mum whose loved his music all her life, I too enjoyed hearing the album. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Oh My Gaskarth!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great listening
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all of this album. Mick Hucknall at his best, giving beautiful renditions of classic soul.
Published 1 month ago by Mary D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvellous
What else can be said about this talented man. I got the album before my husband went to see him live, so that we were familiar with some of the songs he would sing on this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs P Jacks
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