Helen Reddy, Steve Orich - Center Stage
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Free Music Review: WHAT A SUPRISE! Reddy not ready to "surrender"
Hit: 5 Stars
What a pleasant surprise it was to see a "NEW" Reddy release, the first in 15 years. Although being somewhat skeptical about the 'broadway, show tune' music that was being covered I was blown away by the crystal clarity of her voice and the elegant production of this recording. Instead of opting for the usual over the top broadway tunes, Reddy instead chose the material very wisely. You will find no versions of "Memory", "Somewhere" or "Don't cry for me Argentina". Instead you will find little hidden away gems that are not as familiar, allowing you to listen to them for what seems the first time. She also makes each song on this recording her own. Standout cuts include: "Tell me it's not true", "My Friend", "50 Percent", "Surrender" and the wonderful Duet of "You're Just In Love". Take a chance and listen to a truly elegant recording. I'm glad I did. Now if only her and Burt Bacharach could do an album like he and Elvis Costello did. That would be amazing!Free Music Review: Helen Redddy--A triumphant return to the recording studio!
Hit: 5 Stars
It is a shame that it took Helen Redddy 15 years to return to the recording studio. But the wait was well worth it!!! The highlight of this new CD is definitely Helen's version of "Tell Me It's Not True" from the Broadway show "Blood Brothers". Her vocals are strong and full of emotion. Having seen "Blood Brothers" with Petula Clark, Helen's more stylized version brought tears to my eyes. Other songs which highlight the album include "Surrender" from "Sunset Boulevard" (Helen is backed up by a gospel choir); "Your Just in Love" from "Call Me Madam", and "Fifty Percent" from "Ballroom".After listening to the 14 songs on this outstanding CD, I think Helen will be returning to Broadway or the West End in the very near future!! This 57 year old song stylist has not lost a bit of power and strength in her voice.
Free Music Review: Fifty Percent Is All I Need
Hit: 5 Stars
I came across this CD while rediscovering Helen Reddy. I knew her from most of her radio hits and "Pete's Dragon" but never bothered to look at her actual body of work. I have found some wonderful songs in doing so. Center Stage is very much a collection of lesser-known showtunes. Only the musical theater fanatic would be able to recognize them all. And for me "Fifty Percent" is the only one I like. But....it absolutely floored me. I am wondering though if the song selection is from Ms. Reddy's personal favorites. And the remix is totally out of place. Unfortunately I feel I can easily throw away the rest of the tracks. However, I am so glad this album was made just for that one song. It alone is incredible and so is Reddy's interpretation.Free Music Review: A must for any Broadway Lover.
Hit: 5 Stars
I have never been a fan of Helen Reddy's til I heard this album. Who knew she could interpret some of the Best Of Broadway better than the original songsters. What a voice and what interpretations and what lush orchestrations.From Tell Me It's Not True from Blood Brothers; to My Friend from the Life; to Surrender from Sunset Blvd; to Your just in Love from Call Me Madam; to Love Look Away from Flower Drum Song--Each song tops the next.
The only draw back is tracks 2 and 3 (or 3 and 4) which are not the best selections. But the rest of the album way overcomensates for this. Highly recommended.
Free Music Review: A PRECIOUS JEWEL FROM HELEN REDDY
Hit: 5 Stars
Helen Reddy returns to recording with a wonderful collection of beautiful songs that happen to be from Broadway shows. Fans of Ms. Reddy have always apprecated her ability to choose songs with deeply felt lyrics, and this album fits right in with her best. Her crystal clear voice sounds as beautful as ever. This album, along with her Essential Collection, gets much play in my home. If you are a fan, you won't be disappointed. "Fifty Percent", "Tell Me It's Not True", and "Love Look Away" are worth the price of the CD all by themselves.