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2008 release, the seventh studio album from The Voice AKA Russell Watson. People Get Ready sees the operatic tenor taking a new direction. Backed by Amy Winehouse's band, Watson delivers an album of Easy Listening, Soul and Rock standards and, for the first time, does away with the classical crossover songs that made him a household name throughout the UK. 14 tracks including 'Me & Mrs. Jones', 'Georgia' and 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone'. Universal.
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What's Missing?
I bought this for my wife who is a big fan of Watson's classical music with some reservations. We both felt that a pop album by Watson might be, well, too pop. After reading the Amazon reviews I purchased it. We both agree. Watson's voice is , of course, superb. But the pop standards that he has chosen to cover, while great songs, suffer from uninspired and lackluster arrangements compared to the originals. Why doesn't watson do an album of all Celtic songs?
Fabulous Russell
I was never a fan of Russell Watson but I was ordering this CD for my husbands birthday. He played it once on the car cd player and I could not believe what I was hearing. I was absolutely amazed at what I heard. One song after the other his singing showed a depth and maturity I had not heard beforel. You can just tell that he had to really work his talent to get these songs across the way he did. Am I a fan, now? Without a doubt, and I have put my favorites on my MP3 player along with my other favorites.
songs not a good fit for watson.
I was hoping this cd is as excellent as his previous cds which are mostly in italian. H e does not sound good in english. His vocal range is not for this type of songs. Although, I like his previous cds, this one is a disappointment.
The Voice
Russell Watson has demonstrated once again that he can sing ANYTHING!!! That voice transcends all genre. With this new disc he also proves he can assemble the BEST people to work with. From musicians to backup singers to the recording and mastering....this CD is is superb. Me and Mrs. Jones is the best version I have ever heard and you've just got to hear him do House of the Rising Sun. You WILL love People Get Ready.....buy it!
EXTRAORDINARY
I have all of Russell Watson's CD's but this is something really really special.......this could possibly be the best arranged best recorded best produced CD in the history of CD making technology....Oooops and I almost forgot Russell is pretty impressive also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
