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Hip me to some Grace Jones Alright. I'm in an music enlightenment stage right now, so I'm trying out new stuff I haven't tried before. Grace Jones came to mind after reading some threads around here.
I've gotten into Morrissey (finally) after listening to his latest, so go ahead and guide me into Grace!  Ooh, little darlin' if you're
free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours) If U ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years) Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night | |
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if you go to my myspace page you can hear her version of "i need a man" in its entirety. if you go to youtube.com you can check out some of her videos. grace jones is a fun lady! | |
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Im not a huge fan of Grace, mostly cause ive never heard much of her stuff,
but i do enjoy the remix of Slave to the Ryhtym. The Most Important Thing In Life Is Sincerity....Once You Can Fake That, You Can Fake Anything. |
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I'm a big fan! 
Check out Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing and Island Life. | |
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Not sure if it's still available but definitely:
Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions (Island) 1998 - compilation a double cd with all extended mixes, including the fantastic dub mixes of most of her 'nightclubbing' period with Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare. You won't find the dub to Pull Up To The Bumper though, that one still is very rare to find... lucky me  | |
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My fav. is Cry Now Laugh Later from the Living My Life lp.
My Jamaican Guy Nipple to the Bottle Warm Leatherette Bullshit I'm Not Perfect Slave to The Rhythm Pull Up To My Bumper Demolition Man | |
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as mentioned, the compass point sessions CD is an excellent start. forget all the other grace jones "best of" collections. this one is WHERE IT'S AT.
if you want more, i'd suggest these albums: warm leatherette nightclubbing slave to the rhythm (it's a bit arty, but fun) and living my life (though it's WAY out of print on CD, so good luck finding it) | |
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Download "La vie en rose" and "Amado mio", and see what you think...
Then buy some of the albums the other orgers recommended
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Don't know much about her, but her Brother Noel is a great Preacher. | |
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Especially Anx coming through with the Compass Point Sessions suggestion, since I downloaded a few of those tracks and I'm loving it. I'm really digging "Demolition Man" right now. I'm looking at Grace in a different light from now on.
Ooh, little darlin' if you're
free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours) If U ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years) Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night | |
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The 12" b-side of " Slave 2 The Rhythm " . An instrumental track . Trevor Horn is all over this track and the bass is just massive in here . Another instrumental track from the " Slave 2 .. "-album called " Don't Cry-It's Only The Rhythm ". Miles Davis used this track when he entered the stage . If you're going to listen to it , put a comfortable chair in the best possible position for surround-effect ... the rest speaks for itself . N-joy ! . . . [Edited 4/16/06 3:02am] | |
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She was one the best villians in Roger Moore's 007 film (A View to a Kill) | |
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100MPH said: Another instrumental track from the " Slave 2 .. "-album called " Don't Cry-It's Only The Rhythm ". Miles Davis used this track when he entered the stage . If you're going to listen to it , put a comfortable chair in the best possible position for surround-effect ... the rest speaks for itself . N-joy ! . . . Oh DEFINITELY do this! I blast this in my car which has a great sound system and it's just heaven. Truly something to experience.   " | |
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ElectricBlue said: She was one the best villians in Roger Moore's 007 film (A View to a Kill)
 
  
. . . [Edited 4/16/06 8:54am] | |
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UndercovaBrotha said: Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Especially Anx coming through with the Compass Point Sessions suggestion, since I downloaded a few of those tracks and I'm loving it. I'm really digging "Demolition Man" right now. I'm looking at Grace in a different light from now on.
you'll really enjoy the whole thing...the only one i had a hard time with was her version of "ring of fire", and i've come to sorta think it's fun...reggaefied johnny cash by grace jones.  | |
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Anx said: as mentioned, the compass point sessions CD is an excellent start. forget all the other grace jones "best of" collections. this one is WHERE IT'S AT.
if you want more, i'd suggest these albums: warm leatherette nightclubbing slave to the rhythm (it's a bit arty, but fun) and living my life (though it's WAY out of print on CD, so good luck finding it)  Definitely get the Compass Point Sessions double disc.
Am I the only one that liked her album with Nile Rodgers, 'Inside Story'?  | |
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sextonseven said: Anx said: as mentioned, the compass point sessions CD is an excellent start. forget all the other grace jones "best of" collections. this one is WHERE IT'S AT.
if you want more, i'd suggest these albums: warm leatherette nightclubbing slave to the rhythm (it's a bit arty, but fun) and living my life (though it's WAY out of print on CD, so good luck finding it) Definitely get the Compass Point Sessions double disc.
Am I the only one that liked her album with Nile Rodgers, 'Inside Story'? no. i like that album a lot, too. i think she started falling off with this album, but it was still consistent with lots of good songs. | |
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FruitToAttractBears said: 100MPH said: Another instrumental track from the " Slave 2 .. "-album called " Don't Cry-It's Only The Rhythm ". Miles Davis used this track when he entered the stage . If you're going to listen to it , put a comfortable chair in the best possible position for surround-effect ... the rest speaks for itself . N-joy ! . . . Oh DEFINITELY do this! I blast this in my car which has a great sound system and it's just heaven. Truly something to experience. Yow FRUIT ! Aw dang ... i accidently skipped your reply 
Anyway , Have fun in yo car   | |
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Anx said: sextonseven said: Definitely get the Compass Point Sessions double disc.
Am I the only one that liked her album with Nile Rodgers, 'Inside Story'? no. i like that album a lot, too. i think she started falling off with this album, but it was still consistent with lots of good songs. I think that's an OK album. What about "Bulletproof Heart?" I have it on vinyl, but I've never bothered to listen to it. Is it any good?? | |
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CaptainJack said: Anx said: no. i like that album a lot, too. i think she started falling off with this album, but it was still consistent with lots of good songs. I think that's an OK album. What about "Bulletproof Heart?" I have it on vinyl, but I've never bothered to listen to it. Is it any good?? i've heard a few songs from it but i don't like anything i've heard. tries too hard. too housey for my taste. i think she fell off with that album. | |
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"I'm a pig..so,magic elixir I swill" | |
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does anyone know if she'll ever record another CD? I mean, daaaaang.... | |
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Case said: does anyone know if she'll ever record another CD? I mean, daaaaang....
Yeah whatever happened to Ms. Grace Jones? " | |
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sextonseven said: Anx said: as mentioned, the compass point sessions CD is an excellent start. forget all the other grace jones "best of" collections. this one is WHERE IT'S AT.
if you want more, i'd suggest these albums: warm leatherette nightclubbing slave to the rhythm (it's a bit arty, but fun) and living my life (though it's WAY out of print on CD, so good luck finding it) Definitely get the Compass Point Sessions double disc.
Am I the only one that liked her album with Nile Rodgers, 'Inside Story'? Yup, I think you're alone on that one! I absolutely love GJ but this album sux. | |
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sextonseven said: Anx said: as mentioned, the compass point sessions CD is an excellent start. forget all the other grace jones "best of" collections. this one is WHERE IT'S AT.
if you want more, i'd suggest these albums: warm leatherette nightclubbing slave to the rhythm (it's a bit arty, but fun) and living my life (though it's WAY out of print on CD, so good luck finding it) Definitely get the Compass Point Sessions double disc.
Am I the only one that liked her album with Nile Rodgers, 'Inside Story'? You're not the only one. Inside Story is a big fave of mine, I had it on cassette and have been looking to get it on cd. I had the Bulletproof Heart cd when it released but eventually sold it to a used cds store. "Love On Top of Love" (including the house remix) was the only song I cared for. | |
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vashti1999 said: I had the Bulletproof Heart cd when it released but eventually sold it to a used cds store. "Love On Top of Love" (including the house remix) was the only song I cared for. Yeah, that house mix by C+C Music Factory was killer. | |
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dancerella said: sextonseven said: Definitely get the Compass Point Sessions double disc.
Am I the only one that liked her album with Nile Rodgers, 'Inside Story'? Yup, I think you're alone on that one! I absolutely love GJ but this album sux. Mmmmm...I won't go so far as to say it 'sucks.' It's definitely weaker than her preceeding albums, but "I'm Not Perfect" was a jam! | |
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Case said: dancerella said: Yup, I think you're alone on that one! I absolutely love GJ but this album sux. Mmmmm...I won't go so far as to say it 'sucks.' It's definitely weaker than her preceeding albums, but "I'm Not Perfect" was a jam! as were "chan hitchhikes to shanghai", "hollywood liar" and "victor could have been a jazz musician", among others! | |
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