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Track Listings
| 1. Never Givin' Up |
| 2. Gimme What You Got |
| 3. Love Is Real |
| 4. Alonzo |
| 5. (If I Could Only) Change Your Mind |
| 6. Spain (I Can Recall) |
| 7. Distracted |
| 8. Your Sweet Love |
| 9. (A Rhyme) This Time |
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's easy to see, in the rapidly changing and ultra fashionable world of music, why Al Jarreau may be overlooked by those who don't think "jazz" is their thang. But that would be a mistake. Jarreau is one of the finest singers of any era and this album should be part of any serious music collector's shelf. Spain, Distracted and Alonzo are, despite the rather luscious 80s production, three of the most wonderful, soaring examples of what moving music should be. Put your preconceptions to one side, listen and learn to love again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
if you like jazz vocals this is a must...al jarreau a true genius not everyone's cup of tea, not a benson, torme or ...to name just 2.
this guy uses his considerable wits to sing and truly perform (i've worked with him trust me)
this guy uses his considerable wits to sing and truly perform (i've worked with him trust me)
this album is dated true (only the synths)but the songs are just so up...he also does his own bv's v.cute. musicians...top drawer.
al is now ageing like the rest of us and vocally he has thinned out like my hairline, but this will go down as the album when al truly arrived...i love and thank him.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own this album on vinyl. It is very special.I knew very little about jazz (and scatting) when I brought it.Yes it does contain some eighties, dodgy synth riffs but it also contains (my personal discovery at the time) what pure singing should be about.This fact makes it listenable after many years.I went to see Al in London, alone; on the back of this discovery.I was overwhelmed by the beauty of his performance.I was so proud to tell my friends that I was a fan long before 'Breakin' Away. I felt 'cool' in a jazz way.You should listen and feel 'cool' too.
PS Please do not make Johhny Mathis comparisons as you will sound like my mum and not understand the differance!
PS Please do not make Johhny Mathis comparisons as you will sound like my mum and not understand the differance!
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