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Audio CD (11 Aug 2003)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
Label: Um3
ASIN: B0000A9D1V
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 45,833 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Learning How To Love You 3:25 �0.69 Buy MP3

2. Instant Love 3:27 �0.69 Buy MP3

3. Body Heat 4:43 �0.69 Buy MP3

4. Share Your Love 3:23 �0.69 Buy MP3

5. Holiday 3:25 �0.69 Buy MP3

6. Phantom Lover 3:43 �0.69 Buy MP3

7. Journey Into You 4:05 �0.69 Buy MP3

8. Musical Massage 3:46 �0.69 Buy MP3

9. French Waltz 1:51 �0.69 Buy MP3

10. Turn Out The Light 3:52 �0.69 Buy MP3

11. I Wanna Be Where You Are 3:34 �0.69 Buy MP3

12. Comfort (AKA Come Live With Me, Angel) 6:14 �0.69 Buy MP3

13. Long Time No See 3:45 �0.69 Buy MP3

14. Don't You Wanna Come 3:42 �0.59 Buy MP3

15. You Are The Way You Are 3:21 �0.69 Buy MP3

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5.0 out of 5 stars Should be rightly known as a classic 12 Dec 2003

By M. Farrow

Format:Audio CD

An overlooked classic by Leon Ware that, if Berry Gordy had gotten his way, would have been the follow-up to Marvin Gaye's "I Want You". Having given away all of the tracks for his original solo album to make up "I Want You", Ware says that he was asked to let Gaye record the follow-up album but he refused. As punishment, the album was released on the more-obscure Gordy Records imprint and given little promotion. However, their loss is our gain.

This record oozes class, with instant smooth soul classics like "Learning How To Love You" and "Instant Love", beautiful soul-funk ballads like "Holiday" and a brilliant reworking of his own "Body Heat", earlier recorded for Quincy Jones' album of the same name. The sexual energy, lush production and edgier sound of this album raise it above "I Want You". It's a fusion of ideas, combining strings similar to the likes of Barry White and album contributor BobbY Womack with Motown songwriting and throwing in a heavy dose of funk. It's incomparable. It's that good.

While not the soaring vocalist of Marvin, Ware still has a set of lungs but this album is a snapshot of a visionary; pointing the way forward for soul during what is considered to be the dying days of Motown. It is a shame that Leon doesn't get as much respect for being a great performer with great albums as he does for being a good producer and writer. This is his finest hour and you will not likely listen to as good a soul album for a while.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ..one of those albums that makes you sigh omg... 5 Jan 2010

By M. Glazier

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slick, silky Leon Ware vocals,layers of backing vocals,hooks and harmonies.. a very special soul album superbly produced and oozing quality from beginning to end

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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly one of the best! 1 Aug 2003

By S. Castellano - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Audio CD

I had the original recording on vinyl and was so upset when it was lost while moving! Thankfully, this re-release is worth every penny. The CD was released around the same time as Marvin Gaye's "I Want You", so you can hear the simular sound and feel of "Musical Massage". The sound is excellent and as a fan on rare gems, there are four unreleased bonus tracks. "I Wanna Be Where You Are" and "Comfort aka Come Live With Me, Angel" featuring Minnie Riperton were released overseas with the original 10 tracks and I am happy to say that Motown/Universal has decided to include it in this release. This CD will make you a either a new fan or remind you that Leon Ware is truly a talent MUCH overlooked!

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5.0 out of 5 stars a must have.... 8 Aug 2003

By JOHN D. - Published on Amazon.com

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This is a must have for true listeners of good 70's soul music.
Especially if your into Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye, Lamont Dozier, etc. It's a wonder why he doesn't get more credit than he has gotten for his contributions to Motown's songwriting staff, and being the mastermind for Gaye's "I want you" album.
Great music, chord changes, background arrangements, and lyrics.
The perfect suite for seducing your lover. You must get it, and get familiar with Marvin's producer, and co-writer of one of his finest 70's albums.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Oooooooooozinnnnng sensuality... 1 Feb 2007

By Torquemada - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Audio CD

If you are reading this, you probably know about Leon Ware, his connection with "I want You" (Marvin Gaye) and his struggle to get his music on the market, explained in part in the inner booklet. I have four albums of Leon Ware and this is probably the one that delivers the most. Why ?

Well, for starters, you get 15 tracks and 56 minutes of music, whereas you are around 35-40 minutes in his other cds (Leon Ware, Rockin you eternally). Also, you get the "original" version of two tracks included on Marvin Gaye's "I want You". I find it always interesting to compare a final product with the creator's project. You get that here. And if you are a fan of Minnie Ripperton (another brilliant voice gone too soon), you will be in ecstasy; she sings on "Comfort" (the original version of "come live with me ") and "Instant love".

Having said this, it is true that Leon Ware is not the best or greatest voice I've heard, even if he sounds better on some tracks than others (tell me what you think of "With you" for instance). He is a great songwriter though. All the tracks on this collection are oozing with sensuality. It does sound outdated to some, but to me this is classic soul from the 70s. Well worth your money, but you need to listen to it with a positive approach and placing it in context. You will like it if you like Bobby Womack, Norman Connors, Average White Band or even Curtis Mayfield and Teddy Pendergrass.

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