Author | Message |
Chri$topher's ALBUM O' THE DAY as soon as I get home and bathe & all of that good stuff I'm gonna put this on and maybe have a cocktail what are your favorites from this gem? I love the whole thing but some notables are "Expecting", "Whenever, Wherever" "Oh, By The Way", "Only When I'm Dreaming" wow.. this lady was a beast I brought this album up because there is a question I'd like to ask the original pressings... were they on Janus records? or was that the remaster? I have the Janus label with the brown background and sometimes I see the album dated as released in '69 and othertimes '71... what kinda trickery is this? [Edited 3/19/08 13:31pm] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
also, most of you know
there are 2 album covers which one is the original and which one is the remaster? 2nd cover I know of [Edited 3/19/08 13:33pm] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
and actually I know of 3 covers
this one didn't have her picture it says this one was released in 1997... because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
You'd think the Luvs will give this thread the time o' day?
I have the 2nd version btw | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Man, I love this album! Everytime I hear it, it feels I am in heaven and Minnie's voice is just sublime. Charles Stepney's production is mindblowing also, with him mixing beautiful strings, jazzy pianos, horns, and infectious rhythms into this powerful suite of songs that just puts you in a mellow and calming mood. The songs are at once romantic, dramatic, engaging, relaxing, joyful, and sweetly sad...similar to Bacharach, but different. The music is a far cry from Minnie's later hit-driven work, which makes this quite possibly her finest moment on record (even though Adventures In Paradise, Stay In Love, and Perfect Angel are masterpieces also.) What's even more sad is that this was a very incredible collaboration of two great talents who are unfortunately no longer with us: Minnie and Charles Stepney. Check me out and add me on:
www.last.fm/user/brandosoul "Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." -Bob Marley | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Harlepolis said: You'd think the Luvs will give this thread the time o' day?
I have the 2nd version btw you see where I started the thread at right? I only expect music & laughs from "over there" even though there are some Minnie admirers there too but half of that small percentage don't even post anymore so... here I am because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
silverchild said: Man, I love this album! Everytime I hear it, it feels I am in heaven and Minnie's voice is just sublime. Charles Stepney's production is mindblowing also, with him mixing beautiful strings, jazzy pianos, horns, and infectious rhythms into this powerful suite of songs that just puts you in a mellow and calming mood. The songs are at once romantic, dramatic, engaging, relaxing, joyful, and sweetly sad...similar to Bacharach, but different. The music is a far cry from Minnie's later hit-driven work, which makes this quite possibly her finest moment on record (even though Adventures In Paradise, Stay In Love, and Perfect Angel are masterpieces also.) What's even more sad is that this was a very incredible collaboration of two great talents who are unfortunately no longer with us: Minnie and Charles Stepney.
didn't this guy have some affiliation with EW+F? I remember reading that somewheres maybe it was an album jacket or something I have a hard time picking THE FINEST among her solo albums Stay In Love is just so cotdamn sexy I feel even sexier than I am when I put that record on... same with AIP... Minnie is probably my least favorite and I don't have to mention Purrfect Angel AT ALL... I'd probably list that one as THE finest... if I had a gun to my head [Edited 3/19/08 15:11pm] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
DirtyChris said: silverchild said: Man, I love this album! Everytime I hear it, it feels I am in heaven and Minnie's voice is just sublime. Charles Stepney's production is mindblowing also, with him mixing beautiful strings, jazzy pianos, horns, and infectious rhythms into this powerful suite of songs that just puts you in a mellow and calming mood. The songs are at once romantic, dramatic, engaging, relaxing, joyful, and sweetly sad...similar to Bacharach, but different. The music is a far cry from Minnie's later hit-driven work, which makes this quite possibly her finest moment on record (even though Adventures In Paradise, Stay In Love, and Perfect Angel are masterpieces also.) What's even more sad is that this was a very incredible collaboration of two great talents who are unfortunately no longer with us: Minnie and Charles Stepney.
didn't this guy have some affiliation with EW+F? I remember reading that somewheres maybe it was an album jacket or something You're correct, my brotha. Charles was the pulse of the Rotary Connection and then became the heartbeat of Minnie's solo album,,,but he became the talk of the town when he produced/arranged the EW&F albums(Speaking of which, he made a heavy input in Deniece Williams' debut album). He died young and its a wonder what he could've been had he lived to this day,,,,he might've been the rival for the likes of Arif Mardin, Quincy Jones and Mizell Brothers. [Edited 3/19/08 15:18pm] | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Harlepolis said: DirtyChris said: didn't this guy have some affiliation with EW+F? I remember reading that somewheres maybe it was an album jacket or something You're correct, my brotha. Charles was the pulse of the Rotary Connection and then became the heartbeat of Minnie's solo album,,,but he became the talk of the town when he produced/arranged the EW&F albums(Speaking of which, he made a heavy input in Deniece Williams' debut album). He died young and its a wonder what he could've been had he lived to this day,,,,he might've been the rival for the likes of Arif Mardin, Quincy Jones and Mizell Brothers. [Edited 3/19/08 15:18pm] PRECISELY!!! that's where I know that name from Niecy's debut... fuckin right... speaking of Kalimba... [Edited 3/19/08 15:28pm] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
DirtyChris said: silverchild said: Man, I love this album! Everytime I hear it, it feels I am in heaven and Minnie's voice is just sublime. Charles Stepney's production is mindblowing also, with him mixing beautiful strings, jazzy pianos, horns, and infectious rhythms into this powerful suite of songs that just puts you in a mellow and calming mood. The songs are at once romantic, dramatic, engaging, relaxing, joyful, and sweetly sad...similar to Bacharach, but different. The music is a far cry from Minnie's later hit-driven work, which makes this quite possibly her finest moment on record (even though Adventures In Paradise, Stay In Love, and Perfect Angel are masterpieces also.) What's even more sad is that this was a very incredible collaboration of two great talents who are unfortunately no longer with us: Minnie and Charles Stepney.
didn't his guy have some affiliation with EW+F? I remember reading that somewheres maybe it was an album jacket or something I have a hard time picking THE FINEST among her solo albums Stay In Love is just so cotdamn sexy I feel even sexier than I am when I put that record on... same with AIP... Minnie is probably my least favorite and I don't have to mention Purrfect Angel AT ALL... I'd probably list that one as THE finest... if I had a gun to my head Charles did play a major role in EWF's development and sound from 1973 to 1976. I don't mean to be cruel, but without the contributions of Charles Stepney, EW&F wouldn't be where they are today in American music history. I'm not saying EW&F's first albums were flukes or anything, but Charles and Maurice White helped expand the reach and scale of EWF music from 1974 to 1976 with albums like That's The Way Of The World, Spirit, Graditude, and Open Our Eyes. Charles also helped the group have a uniquely universal sound that influenced masses of people. I also find it hard to find out her single best moment on record. I really got into Minnie's music last year and I picked up 'Come To My Garden' and the excellent 'Petals' compilation, which really introduced me to her diversity and incredible artistry. Then I picked up the two-fers which included Perfect Angel, AIP, Minnie, and Stay In Love. Those albums are great, but Minnie really outdid herself with 'CTMG'. If you really think about it, this was the only true singular moment where her voice was pure and rich, and the production didn't try to sugarcoat it. Check me out and add me on:
www.last.fm/user/brandosoul "Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." -Bob Marley | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
silverchild said: Charles did play a major role in EWF's development and sound from 1973 to 1976. I don't mean to be cruel, but without the contributions of Charles Stepney, EW&F wouldn't be where they are today in American music history. I'm not saying EW&F's first albums were flukes or anything, but Charles and Maurice White helped expand the reach and scale of EWF music from 1974 to 1976 with albums like That's The Way Of The World, Spirit, Graditude, and Open Our Eyes. Charles also helped the group have a uniquely universal sound that influenced masses of people.
I also find it hard to find out her single best moment on record. I really got into Minnie's music last year and I picked up 'Come To My Garden' and the excellent 'Petals' compilation, which really introduced me to her diversity and incredible artistry. Then I picked up the two-fers which included Perfect Angel, AIP, Minnie, and Stay In Love. Those albums are great, but Minnie really outdid herself with 'CTMG'. If you really think about it, this was the only true singular moment where her voice was pure and rich, and the production didn't try to sugarcoat it. I agree thank GOD for Charles Stephney cuz those you mentioned are among my favorite albums of theirs because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Like Philip Bailey said many times, Charles was the ONLY man who could tell Maurice White to "sit down and shut up" and Mr.White would do exactly that. Thats how BAD Charles Stepney was | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Harlepolis said: Like Philip Bailey said many times, Charles was the ONLY man who could tell Maurice White to "sit down and shut up" and Mr.White would do exactly that. Thats how BAD Charles Stepney was
Didn't Philip say that in their documentary DVD? I laughed when I first heard him say that! Check me out and add me on:
www.last.fm/user/brandosoul "Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." -Bob Marley | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
silverchild said: Harlepolis said: Like Philip Bailey said many times, Charles was the ONLY man who could tell Maurice White to "sit down and shut up" and Mr.White would do exactly that. Thats how BAD Charles Stepney was
Didn't Philip say that in their documentary DVD? I laughed when I first heard him say that! The funny part to me was when he talked about people running to him talking about playing "Reasons" in their weddings Now THAT was some funny shit,,,esp hearing him talking about it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Harlepolis said: silverchild said: Didn't Philip say that in their documentary DVD? I laughed when I first heard him say that! The funny part to me was when he talked about people running to him talking about playing "Reasons" in their weddings Now THAT was some funny shit,,,esp hearing him talking about it He did make a good point though! Some people really don't listen to the lyrics real closely nor do they read them. Reasons just ain't nor will it ever be a wedding song. Check me out and add me on:
www.last.fm/user/brandosoul "Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." -Bob Marley | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
haha I need to see this DVD because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
DirtyChris said: haha I need to see this DVD
It's a very nice documentary on the rise and fall of the band. What really shocked me is how long the mainstream audiences got used to them. Before the monster success of That's the Way of the World, some people just could not get used to their jazz, Afro-Cuban soul sound. That was so insane to me when I first heard that. Check me out and add me on:
www.last.fm/user/brandosoul "Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." -Bob Marley | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |