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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Simon F
Format:Audio CD
Imagine Aretha Franklin jamming with Brian Jones-era Rolling Stones while Phil Spector puts on the finishing touches behind the mixing desk - you've just caught a glimpse of how good this collection is. From the stomping Speak To Me to to the gorgeous Dreaming via wonderful covers of Beach Boys, Beatles and Stones staples, this is simply some of the most magical soul music I have heard in a long long time. There's something about the production on these songs, as well as Pat's fantastic vocals, that seems to give them a timeless quality, and I would recommend it not just for soul fans but fans of good music in general - with the haunting acoustic refrain of Life Is But Nothing, I find no surprise that Pat went on to sing back-up for Nick Drake, while other moments recall the simple beauty of some Beth Gibbons songs. Looking for something beyond Tina, Marvin, Stevie et al? Look no further.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Little singer - big voice, (shame about the material and production) !!
19 Feb 2009
By SMc
Format:Audio CD
First things first, P.P (Pat) Arnold is one hell of a vocalist, such a big, big voice and I have always been an admirer of her dynamic style and delivery. But, within that big, big voice, comes a big, big problem, that of coming up with good, suitable material and ensuring that material has at least good production values and here is where I differ from other reviewers.
Too often the big voice is too "over the top" and a good producer would or should have reined this in. It doesn't always auger well either if the big voice is blasting out all the way through an album and especially so if there's some material which is of less than a good quality.
Extensive notes from Paulo Hewitt inform the listener of the many tracks recorded by PP during her long career and one of these songs, (a duet with the then unknown Rod Stewart) Goffin & King's "Come Home Baby" from 1966 isn't included (for whatever reason), which is a pity as his surprisingly 'soft' vocals act as a counterbalance to PP's stunning big voice and superb delivery.
Moreover, too often the arrangements act against the vocals either because they are as big as her voice, or do not counterweight that voice, which again is a great pity.
Perhaps this combination of production values and material is the real reason why the hits dried up in the very late 60's which again is an absolute shame and travesty, because here, the predominantly UK-based PP Arnold is one hell of a singer and she deserved much better. Not that her career could ever have been considered a failure mind, but one does think about what might have been.
Too often the big voice is too "over the top" and a good producer would or should have reined this in. It doesn't always auger well either if the big voice is blasting out all the way through an album and especially so if there's some material which is of less than a good quality.
Extensive notes from Paulo Hewitt inform the listener of the many tracks recorded by PP during her long career and one of these songs, (a duet with the then unknown Rod Stewart) Goffin & King's "Come Home Baby" from 1966 isn't included (for whatever reason), which is a pity as his surprisingly 'soft' vocals act as a counterbalance to PP's stunning big voice and superb delivery.
Moreover, too often the arrangements act against the vocals either because they are as big as her voice, or do not counterweight that voice, which again is a great pity.
Perhaps this combination of production values and material is the real reason why the hits dried up in the very late 60's which again is an absolute shame and travesty, because here, the predominantly UK-based PP Arnold is one hell of a singer and she deserved much better. Not that her career could ever have been considered a failure mind, but one does think about what might have been.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
PP began her professional career as an Ikette, backing Ike and Tina Turner. They supported the Rolling Stones on a UK tour in 1966, during which time PP quit the Ikettes and went solo. This compilation contains her sixties music. Originally released with 23 tracks, this revised edition contains 28 tracks including all original 23, though the running order is completely different.
PP had her first and biggest hit with First cut is the deepest, a Cat Stevens song that just failed to make the UK top ten. Her other UK hits were Angel of the morning (yes, that song) and If you think you're groovy. PP was encouraged to write her own songs and several good ones are included here, although none of them are well-known.
The collection includes covers of songs written by the Beatles (Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday), the Beach boys (God only knows), the Rolling Stones (As tears go by - a hit for Marianne Faithfull) and the Bee Gees (To love somebody - a UK hit for Nina Simone).
PP had a style somewhere between Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin. She should have been more successful than she was, but such is life. If you are a discerning fan of sixties soul music, give PP a chance.
PP had her first and biggest hit with First cut is the deepest, a Cat Stevens song that just failed to make the UK top ten. Her other UK hits were Angel of the morning (yes, that song) and If you think you're groovy. PP was encouraged to write her own songs and several good ones are included here, although none of them are well-known.
The collection includes covers of songs written by the Beatles (Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday), the Beach boys (God only knows), the Rolling Stones (As tears go by - a hit for Marianne Faithfull) and the Bee Gees (To love somebody - a UK hit for Nina Simone).
PP had a style somewhere between Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin. She should have been more successful than she was, but such is life. If you are a discerning fan of sixties soul music, give PP a chance.
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A touch of nostalga.
Bought this album as I have always loved her voice. Some really good songs, such as Angel of the Morning.
Published 5 months ago by jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars
POSSIBLY THE BEST ALBUM I EVER BOUGHT..!!
This is actually two albums "THE FIRST LADY OF IMMEDIATE" & "KAFUNTA" on one cd....you would be mad to miss the opportunity of buying this album at such a low price. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2010 by andrew simpson
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Mid Atlantic Gems
P.P. Arnold was 'discovered' by Cat Stevens, performing as an Ikette behind Ike & Tina Turner. He brought her to the UK and did much to promote her career. Read more
Published on 8 July 2007 by David R. Bishop
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Pat Gives You All Of Her Heat
Of the three P.P. Arnold CDs on offer here this is the fullest with a whopping 28 tracks. Don't be put off by the 'little girl lost' promo shots that adorn the excellent CD booklet... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2001
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