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Track Listings
| 1. My Melody |
| 2. It S Your Conscience |
| 3. Silly |
| 4. Stangers |
| 5. What Two Can Do |
| 6. You Re All That Matters |
| 7. Suspicious |
| 8. Sweet Surrender |
| 9. It S You Conscience (Single Version) |
| 10. Silly (Single Version) |
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Deniece Williams first made an impression as part of Stevie Wonder's
back-up trio WONDERLOVE in the early seventies.
In 1976 she released her debut album, This Is Niecy, which featured
the mega-hit FREE which topped the UK chart. Her sophomore set,
Song Bird followed in 1977. Deniece then enjoyed an international
smash hit in the form of, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late with Johnny
Mathis. When Love Comes Calling appeared in 1979 and saw Deniece
embracing the Disco movement
In 1981, Deniece Williams changed her style again when she released
MY MELODY, which was to feature the production of Philly Soul
legend, Thom Bell. Bell returned Deniece to the popular jazz soul
settings previously heard on This Is Neicy and has been referred to by
Deniece herself as one of her favourite albums.
Featured tracks include the hit single, WHAT TWO CAN DO which
secured a top 20 R&B chart spot, IT S YOUR CONSCIENSE as well as
SILLY which became a huge radio hit and a signature song for Deniece
Williams and is still played constantly on Quiet Storm stations today.
BBR is very proud to bring you the first ever expanded remaster of
this beloved classic album. This fully expanded edition MY MELODY
features extensive liner notes which feature new interviews with
Thom Bell, Bobby Eli and George Merrill as well as bonus single
version tracks.
back-up trio WONDERLOVE in the early seventies.
In 1976 she released her debut album, This Is Niecy, which featured
the mega-hit FREE which topped the UK chart. Her sophomore set,
Song Bird followed in 1977. Deniece then enjoyed an international
smash hit in the form of, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late with Johnny
Mathis. When Love Comes Calling appeared in 1979 and saw Deniece
embracing the Disco movement
In 1981, Deniece Williams changed her style again when she released
MY MELODY, which was to feature the production of Philly Soul
legend, Thom Bell. Bell returned Deniece to the popular jazz soul
settings previously heard on This Is Neicy and has been referred to by
Deniece herself as one of her favourite albums.
Featured tracks include the hit single, WHAT TWO CAN DO which
secured a top 20 R&B chart spot, IT S YOUR CONSCIENSE as well as
SILLY which became a huge radio hit and a signature song for Deniece
Williams and is still played constantly on Quiet Storm stations today.
BBR is very proud to bring you the first ever expanded remaster of
this beloved classic album. This fully expanded edition MY MELODY
features extensive liner notes which feature new interviews with
Thom Bell, Bobby Eli and George Merrill as well as bonus single
version tracks.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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classic album from one of the best female vocalists of all time. every song is a classic, hope more of albuns follow on CD soon, and unlike Whitney or Mariah this lady can still hit the notes check out her 2007 album ^love niecey style^ every song is brill.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
"My Melody is...."
8 Aug 2000
Format:Audio CD
a beautiful album, one that covers the territory of love so well. The big hit was "Silly," which was appreciated more a year after the album's release and got a lot of air play then. Because it was played alot, it ended up turning people away from how great a tune it is. It simply expresses how a woman in love is betrayed by her lover and Niecy says it all when she sings,"love, oh love, stop making a fool of me." Sometimes feelings just need to be simply said. And anybody who ever fell hard for someone can relate to "Silly," "You're All that Matters," and "It's Your Conscience." I love the optimism of "What Two Can Do." And the love and peace of mind expressed in "Sweet Surrender" could easily be addressing love in this world or beyond. To me this is one of Niecy's best albums, a great showcase for her vocal and songwriting talents.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is what it means to be a singer
17 July 2004
Format:Audio CD
Niecey did it again. She sparkled, she dazzled, and she manipulated her audience by commanding her sultry angelic voice to lure and entice the feelings and thoughts of her audience. This is one of my favorite albums that Ms. Williams ever created. Because it has two of my favorite songs: "Silly" and "strangers." Although most of the popular audience will find "silly" as the best song on the album, due to its popular play on old school radio, I do not. I thought that the song "strangers" was a brilliant and better masterpiece. And in my opinion one of Deniece Williams best songs. The introduction to "Strangers" begins with the high angelic soprano timbre that many of today's superstars like Beyonce, Ashanti, and even Alisha Keyes do not have. The music for the song speaks for itself. The strings of the violin, the beating of the drums, the musical notes of the guitars all contribute in creating a powerful musical masterpiece, yet it never overpowers Deniece's voice one bit. As she sings "Strangers" her voice joins the chorus of the orchestra yet it is never looses its strength or power. As she says goodbye to her lover for the last time in "strangers' you feel the closing stages of a lost love. Unlike the music acts of today with phonies such as Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Ashanti who rely on their physical charms and unfortunately and shamelessly called Divas. Ms. Williams is a true diva of music. Her grace, elegance, and flair formulate a true diva of R&B and soul. Thus, the album entrenches music, love, and superb lyrical composition and conveys the essence of true soul music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Musical magic remastered beautifully
21 May 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Deniece Williams is a rarity in the musical industry. She is a true artist. No gimmicks, no games. This woman merely opens her mouth and sings with a multi octave range, the tonal quality of an angel and a huge ability to convey true emotion in every song. MY MELODY was her first album done with producer Thom Bell. She had done three previous solo albums and felt her music was starting to drift from the songs she wanted to sing. She could do any type of music to perfection but the message in a song and its purpose was of utmost importance to Niecy. Again, a true artist. And here with Thom Bell as producer and music writer on each track here Deniece herself wrote the lyrics themselves to each and every song. MY MELODY is just that, a heartfelt message from Niecy to her listeners. And the songs are impeccable. This is soul/r@b music at its best. Most tracks have a ballad tempo which sets a beautiful theme to perfectly match her musical gifts.
The title track is truly sublime. IT'S YOUR CONSCIENCE, SWEET SURRENDER and WHAT TWO CAN DO are lovely tracks where Niecy soars over each note flawlessly. Then we get the true standouts - SILLY, a quiet heartfelt ballad of pain and hurt in a relationship where Niecy uses raw emotion with her angelic voice to leave the listener breathless. And STRANGERS is a huge haunting ballad where her multi ocatave voice goes to levels even she has never gone before. It is truly mezmerizing. From beginning to end this cd shows a rare musical talent in her prime with the best music to showcase her God given talent. It does make a r@b purist sad that music today does not have many artists who merely sing from the heart like this without overproduction. And BBR gives this album the royal treatment. The remastering is crystal clear. You will hear each ping of the violin and each sigh in her voice. Every inch of this production is remastered beautifully. There are two bonus tracks and in depth liner notes that include a lengthy interview with Niecy herself. This cd is a must have for any musical collection and I highly recommend it. A voice that must be heard.
The title track is truly sublime. IT'S YOUR CONSCIENCE, SWEET SURRENDER and WHAT TWO CAN DO are lovely tracks where Niecy soars over each note flawlessly. Then we get the true standouts - SILLY, a quiet heartfelt ballad of pain and hurt in a relationship where Niecy uses raw emotion with her angelic voice to leave the listener breathless. And STRANGERS is a huge haunting ballad where her multi ocatave voice goes to levels even she has never gone before. It is truly mezmerizing. From beginning to end this cd shows a rare musical talent in her prime with the best music to showcase her God given talent. It does make a r@b purist sad that music today does not have many artists who merely sing from the heart like this without overproduction. And BBR gives this album the royal treatment. The remastering is crystal clear. You will hear each ping of the violin and each sigh in her voice. Every inch of this production is remastered beautifully. There are two bonus tracks and in depth liner notes that include a lengthy interview with Niecy herself. This cd is a must have for any musical collection and I highly recommend it. A voice that must be heard.
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