Can't Live  Without

The list author says:
	"This is what we mean when we call someone "singer/songwriter". Classic soul album often overlooked."

The list author says:
	"The best live album ever? Sorry, Allman Brothers fans."

The list author says:
	"Pop/jazz perfection. Every track a masterpiece. Session players are tested and dropped. But it's Bernard Purdie's drumming and Chuck Rainey's bass that stand out. Oh yes, and Michael McDonald on Peg."

The list author says:
	"The best jazz/soul vocalist of the past 20 years. End of story. Shame about the follow up. I tell them to avoid George Duke but they don't listen."

The list author says:
	"Worth it just for Tryin' times, but a perfect debut."

The list author says:
	"The Transfers' best album. Clever, witty, retro and an instant classic."

The list author says:
	"I probably listen to a track from this everyday."

The list author says:
	"My favourite sax player, bar Coltrane."

The list author says:
	"I could name all the Tropicalia stars, but you can't beat Ivan Lins for melodies. If Quadras de Roda doesn't make your heart sing then see a doctor."

The list author says:
	"Her best album. Worth it for Help me."

The list author says:
	"All this soul and jazz. Take a break with these gents."

The list author says:
	"Do yourself a favour and avoid all those RCA moneyspinning reissues. It's all here."

The list author says:
	"Aaah. Mr B. One of my top three crooners."

The list author says:
	"The other great crooner. This was originally called It's A Blue World. Pure velvet. Don't even mention Sinatra to me."

The list author says:
	"Then there's Mr Hartman. With Coltrane? What's not to like?"

The list author says:
	"By my admission (and Marvin Gaye's) you really only need listen to the Ashford & Simpson ones. Even better version of California Soul than Marlena Shaw."

The list author says:
	"The debut solo album. A lot riding on it and she brings in my friends, Ashford & Simpson and they deliver."

The list author says:
	"Ok, ok, just one more Ashford & Simpson reference: I'm every woman. Played to death but remains a classic. Check out 'Love has fallen on me'."

The list author says:
	"He's misunderstood in Britain! This is his calling card and it shows he's much more than Uptown Girl!"

The list author says:
	"Some early calypso from the greatest."

The list author says:
	"Afraid of country & western? Then check out bluegrass. Ms Krauss is a good way to ease yourself in."

The list author says:
	"Until Everyhome Should Have One is released on CD this will have to do. I prefer her Quincy Jones material."

The list author says:
	"Speaking of Quincy, one of the few Grammy winners that deserved to win. It's a classic pop/soul album and I love every track, especially ones writen by Rod Temperton."

The list author says:
	"I dare you to check Millie out, and if you like, get the live albums and prepare to be shocked.."

The list author says:
	"Another classic debut."