Aaron Neville is an American R&B and soul singer and musician. He has had four top-20 hits in the United States (including three that went to number one on Billboard's adult contemporary chart and one that went to number one on the R&B chart) along with four platinum-certified albums. His music sometimes features Cajun and Creole influences. This album is dedicated to the families of victims, survivors, emergency workers and volunteers in the Gulf Coast region whose lives were forever changed by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Contains 13 covers of such great standards as Rainy Night In Georgia (featuring Chris Botti), Ain't No Sunshine, Let's Stay Together (featuring Chaka Khan), People Get Ready (featuring David Sanborn & Art Neville) and many more. This recording has been mastered by the K2 HD format of 24-bit 100kHz, which creates an unbelievable sound surpassing other formats. This K2 HD Mastering CD will play on all CD players.
R**Y
A Good CD
The title of this CD says it all. A beautiful classic of the best songs ever written and sung by the original artist and how Aaron brought it home with his unique style. This is one of the best recordings I have purchased. Every track is good.👍
G**T
Almost too smooth
This is a great collection of soul/r&b standards. I've listened to them since they first came out,and have played them all in various bands for the past 40 years. The overall impression ofthis CD is one of Easy Listening, mood music (almost Muzak), maybe for turning down the lamps, lightinga candle and making out with your significant other. Your first clue should be "featuring Chris Bottiand David Sanborn," two in steady rotation on the Soft jazz channels. Strangely, "Dock Of TheBay" rocks harder than the original, and "Respect Yourself" tugs at the soul (but then, theincomparable Mavis Staples shares vocals with Aaron... nuff said.) Most of the others have beencovered better by too many artists to list. These versions have been smoothed out so muchthat there are no peaks or valleys, just a middle-of-the-road plateau.
J**S
Classic songs that move you from pain to hope
The music on this cd touched into some of my painful experiences with familiar songs that opened the door to a movement of hope and grace. His voice can send goosebumps up anyones arms.
L**O
Liquid honey....
is Neville's voice. I recently saw him at a local venue, where he performed a lot of the music on this fine CD. I hadn't purchased any Neville music since his great jazz memories album, "Nature Boy" -- but I went right out and bought this. Neville's not afraid to remake Sam Cooke or Percy Sledge, and his take on "Stand By Me" and with Chris Botti's trumpet on a new mix for "Rainy Night In Georgia" permeate your thoughts and just about make you forget the originals. Neville did this CD as a tribute to Katrina victims, and his own family's difficulties as the result of the storm. A consummate performer, with a voice that just doesn't quit, Neville is even more at home with sould classics than he is with gospel or jazz. Run, don't walk, to buy this CD!
J**.
Great music
Love Aaron Neville’s music, I own many of his c.d. Saw him live many years ago
P**K
Great addition to my music collection
This is a great collection of songs done only the way he can do
A**N
Great music
I just love Aaron Neville and this CD did not disappoint!!!
B**M
I like it, I really do
I like it , I really do. seems like some of the soul has been replaced with slick production though. please no haters, I love all the Neville bros. and the lord knows we need more music makers like them. very good singing but a little on the slick side.
M**M
Quality from Aaron Neville
This is a great album on CD from Aaron Neville and features some guest instrumentalistsand dueting artistes from 2006.13 tracks in all, each treated to Aaron's unique vibrato style of singing.Amongst my favourites are Rainy Night in Georgia, with Chris Botti on Trumpet.Stand By Me.You Send Me,Respect Yourself - duet with Mavis Staples.Let's Stay Together - duet with Chaka KhanWhen A Man Loves A Woman.Plus truly amazing versions of the old Otis Redding classicsSittin' On The Dock of The Bay and My Girl.This album live up to its title - Soul Classics.
G**Y
Fantastic Voice
I expected this album to be good, only because I really love the song Tell It Like It Is, which was the only thing that I had by Aaron Neville, well I was not disapointed, his voice is fantastic, my problem now is which album of his do I buy next, not a bad problem to have.
S**A
Feel good music
Unbelievable voice
T**Y
This is class
Relaxation
C**N
Replaces all my lost favourite Soul sound memories.
Love it from begining to end.
K**Y
Five Stars
great
A**R
Fantadtic
Good cd easy listing relaxing
L**N
Sublime
Excellent, amazing voice.
A**R
Aaron at his best!
This album has a fantastic mix of songs - anyone new to Aaron would do well to get this one, it's an excellent introduction to his beautiful, haunting and lyrical voice which reaches notes others can only dream of.I was lucky enough to go to the New Orleans Jazz Fest in 2010 and saw him live - gobsmackingly amazing!
C**E
Easy listening, beautifull colour of his voice
Well known songs. Easy listening, beautifull colour of his voice, clear sound.
M**S
Really good
Great CD
S**5
Love it. Easy listening
Love it. Easy listening. Lovely voice.
M**E
Three Stars
Good but not so keen on cover songs, his other albums are brilliant
A**R
Brilliant
Great voice great songs just as expected
P**P
Good soul
Great listening
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