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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As Elkie continues her 50th anniversary tour it is wonderful to see that her A&M albums are finally getting their well-deserved CD release. I know that a couple of them have been briefly available in the past but these two especially are a must have to replace (no - to complement) my much played vinyl versions. Rich Man's Woman was originally released in 1975. It was recorded in Los Angeles after Elkie's previous band Vinegar Joe had broken up. Although receiving critical acclaim it brought about no major chart success. It did however bring her to the attention of legendary US writers & producers Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoller who produced her follow-up Two Days Away in 1977. The album contained her version of a song written by Lieber & Stoller with US artists Dino & Sembello. The song was "Pearl's A Singer" which became a chart smash and reminded listeners how strong a voice this lady had. Featuring The Muscle Shoals Horns the album rocketed into the UK charts and the next phase of Elkie's career swung into overdrive. The disc fetures the B side of "Lilac Wine", the self-composed "Live, Laugh & Love" as a bonus.
These albums are essential listening - either because you missed them first time round or your vinyl copies deserve a little rest.
These albums are essential listening - either because you missed them first time round or your vinyl copies deserve a little rest.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Like many people I got into Elkie's music with the 1981 release of Pearls. So there is much here that I am not familiar with. I have to say though that I am really pleased with my purchase of this 2 album set. It's really interesting to hear Elkie's early sound on these first two albums. I really love 'Where do we go from Here' , and 'Saved' which has so much soul and was a real suprise to me. At such a bargain price these CDs are a must and a real education to me about Elkie's early career and how she developed her sound. I sincerely hope that many more of her early albums will be given the same treatment. Treat yourself!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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At long last what Elkie Brooks fans have long been waiting for has happend: the release of her 1970s albums back-to-back on two double CDs. For anyone left in any doubt as to the range and breadth of Miss Brook's unmistakable voice - raunchy, husky, sexy, raw and soulful - these sets of albums show just what a great talent this northern UK lady was and still is. The first album, her debut album 'Rich Man's Woman' as a solo artist is disappointing from a production point of view, altough Elkie makes the best of the poor material with a rock and raunch approach. But wait until you hear the second album 'Two Days Away' - a perfect blend and combination of standards and orignal gems: a more polished and soulful offering with a US country twist which on the one hand softens and tones down the rougher edge of Elkie's voice, away from that Janis Joplin sound,and reduces that overdone vibrato to a more sophisticated set of moods that still retains her signature sound. Highlights are 'Pearl's a Singer (Country), 'Do Right Woman, Do Right Man' (Aretha style soul), 'Sunshine After the Rain (waht a truly breathtaking emotional interpretation!) and the sexy 'Honey, Can I put Your Clothes On.' This for me is one of the best UK female R&B/Pop albums since Dusty in Memphis. Enjoy.
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