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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this album when it was released in 1970. What a treat to hear Kiki, the unique Motown guitar twangs and vibes together in one often exciting package. The tracks sound as fresh as a new day. Unfortunately, Motown didn't give it the push it deserved. Probably concentrating on promoting La Ross. Take a look at Chris Clark's Motown Anthology. Another collection of gems that slipped by unnoticed and only recently appreciated.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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My wife said "What's that you're listening to? Sounds like Dusty (Springfield) in Motown". And that my friends is a pretty good description of the sound which combines some unmistakable Motown arrangements wrapping Kiki's smooth bluesy tones. I really enjoyed listening to her in this temporary home. There are no poor tracks (the other reviews pinpoint the highlights) although a couple of the arrangements are a bit too light and cheesey for my liking. All round, this is solid (if not the greatest) Motown - so what's not to like? Nevertheless, if you've only got room for one Kiki Dee CD on the shelf, then, for me, the Amoreuse CD is a better showcase of her work.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I really feel that of all the "girl singers" who have such superb talent, Kiki Dee has been the most underrated. She was s teenager when she was recording for Fontana and she possessed a mature voice with an amazing range. She was the first British woman to record on the Tamla/Motown label and Kiki Dee knows how to put over any song put in front of her. Even at this early phase in her career, she had fine phrasing and a sublime voice that equalled Dusty's honey-coated quality and Lulu's ability to belt out a rock song. This was Kiki Dee's second label to record on after leaving Fontana who released an album (unimaginatively entitled "I'm Kiki Dee") and, like Fontana, Tamla/Motown failed to promote Kiki Dee. Released in 1970, the album didn't include all of the recorded songs but they are here on this marvelous CD. While not truly the Motown sound, Kiki Dee is a fine interpreter of songs and this is a very enjoyable CD to listen to and several of these songs stay in one's mind such as "The Day Will Come Between Sunday and Monday", "Johnny Raven","Oh Be My Love", "Love is a Warm Kind of Sorrow", and "Put a Little Love In Your Heart". There are no bad songs on this CD and no bad renditions with Kiki Dee's fine voice in charge of the songs. I highly recommend this CD as I would recommend anything that Kiki Dee has recorded. She is an impeccible artist who has always chosen fine material. I look forward to more reissues of Kiki Dee albums with bonus tracks. Kiki Dee is among Britain's greatest female vocalists and I highly recommend checking out her latest release, "The Walk of Faith". She has evolved with the times.
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A Lost Classic
On a par with 'Dusty In Memphis' as a neglected and ignored [at the time ]classic by a brilliant UK female singer. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Paul M. Blackburn
Love makes the world go round: The Motown YearsPurchase
Purchased this CD along with Amourese, could not believe the quality in Kiki singing. One of the tracks she does better than Diana Ross in my opinion. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Mr. D. Crossley
Thats what you call rare Motown at its best!
Being someone who grew up in an era of mass produced nonsense like "the Spice Girls" "Boyzone" and "The Venga Boys" just to name a few, I often found myself listening to older... Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2008 by Adam Lewis
not exactly dusty, but pretty good anyway
I have been a fan of dusty springfield and motown since my teen years in the 6o's.
This CD is a virtual mix of the two, so if you are a fan of 60's british singers and/or motown,... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2005
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