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DUET ALBUM-044006302126
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When given the right material, Lulu is one of the finest singers in the history of pop music. She has recorded some truly dreadful records, the worst being Boom bang a bang, but her best work is pure magic - just listen to Rhino's From crayons to perfume American compilation, which leaves out all the rubbish, and which I bought instead of any of the British compilations.
It was therefore with some doubts that I bought this collection of covers featuring duets with a varied collection of partners, some older than Lulu, but others not even born when Lulu had her last big solo hit. I needn't have worried - although I can't say I love every track, the overall impression is far better than I dared hope for. After two spins, I generally prefer the ballads, but you may prefer the uptempo rocking songs, some of which are excellent. In any case, there is plenty of variety.
All the tracks are newly recorded except Relight my fire, which was recorded with Take That in the nineties and topped the British charts. It is the last track of the album.
If you haven't got any of Lulu's music, this is a fine introduction for fans of the current pop scene. Fans of the sixties and seventies should start with From crayons to perfume. Either way, if you buy one, you may become sufficiently curious to buy the other.
Lulu obviously hopes that this collection will sell to young and old alike. She may well succeed in that aim, and certainly deserves to.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Lulu is back and better than ever. Throw away all your preconceptions about Lulu being a sad throw-back to the 60's as this album will surprise and entertain you.
Her voice is as powerful as ever. Most people think of Lulu and think of the raucous 'We-e-e-e-e-elll..' But in truth her voice is much more passionate and soulful that most people realise.
'Sail on sailor' with Sting showcases her voice beautifully, and for anyone who imagines Lulu singing some of her meaningless 60's hits then 'The Prayer' with Russel Watson will shatter your illusions! She is magnificent on this track, powerful, stirring and fabulously talented!
My favourite track is 'Teardrops' with Elton John- a piece of pure pop and one of the few cover versions I have heard which wipes the floor with the original.
You will be amazed if you but this album, one of my friends said she would rather sleep with a pig than listen to Lulu and even she loved it!(She always was a a strange girl!)
Her voice is as powerful as ever. Most people think of Lulu and think of the raucous 'We-e-e-e-e-elll..' But in truth her voice is much more passionate and soulful that most people realise.
'Sail on sailor' with Sting showcases her voice beautifully, and for anyone who imagines Lulu singing some of her meaningless 60's hits then 'The Prayer' with Russel Watson will shatter your illusions! She is magnificent on this track, powerful, stirring and fabulously talented!
My favourite track is 'Teardrops' with Elton John- a piece of pure pop and one of the few cover versions I have heard which wipes the floor with the original.
You will be amazed if you but this album, one of my friends said she would rather sleep with a pig than listen to Lulu and even she loved it!(She always was a a strange girl!)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When listening to Lulu you can't help put think there is more to come, the voice has been so under used and an album of duets confirms this opinion. Whether engaged in a shouting match with Sting or a sexual stand off with Ronan Keating. Lulu out classess her rivals. You can hear the restrain in the voice in order not to blow away other artists. Well done Lulu it is a gem. Only one critcism... why no duet with Maurice Gibb.
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60s girl singer for the 90s
The first song is a version of Womack & Womack's Teardrops and the 2nd time E lton has duetted on this one-he also did it with the Canadian singer K D Lang for his own Duets... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Richard
Lulu captivates
Shout, sticks in my mind, and I do this singer an injustice, Lulu was never a favourite of mine, and as I approach 60 yes 60 my memories of a younger time are just those memories. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2007 by Mr. Philip Parkinson
Lulu is back!!!
ENCOURAGED by the fact she can still have the odd hit if she shares the honours with some other needy party, Lulu has gone for the full Tom Jones commercial and cultural... Read more
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