Aaron Neville Album: «Ultimate Collection»
Aaron Neville Album: «Ultimate Collection»
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- Title:Ultimate Collection
- Release date:2001-08-21
- Type:Audio CD
- Label:Hip-O Records
- UPC:073145201922
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- 1 To Make Me Who I Amimg 5:33
- 2Don't Know Much (Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville)
- 3 for Your Precious Loveimg 3:57
- 4 Everybody Plays the Fool (7" Listen Baby Mix)img 4:29
- 5A Change is Gonna Come (The Neville Brothers)
- 6Arianne (The Neville Brothers)
- 7 Warm Your Heartimg 3:50
- 8 Herculesimg 4:19
- 9 Why Worryimg 2:44
- 10 Sweet Little Mamaimg 2:36
- 11 Over Youimg 2:19
- 12I'm Waitin' at the Station
- 13 Jailhouseimg 3:12
- 14 Mojo Hannahimg 3:56
- 15Show Me the Way
- 16Ten Commandments of Love
- 17 You Never Can Tellimg 2:55
- 18All My Life (Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville)
- 19 Pledging My Loveimg 3:37
- 20 Tell It Like It Isimg 3:58
The third of four bothers, Aaron Neville - whose voice at times seems to on loan from a higher power - was born January 24, 1941, and grew up in a close knit family on Valence Street in Uptown New Orleans before moving to the newly constructed Calliope Projects. Neville's father, Arthur, worked in the merchant marine and drove a cab; his mother, Amelia, took care of rearing the children.
"My mother was the sweetest and most understanding woman I ever knew," said Neville. "She read us Peter Rabbit. I've always felt I got my strength from my father, my compassion from my mother."
As a youth, Neville was a fan of radio serials, especially those with a Western theme. When he had some change in his pocket, he'd go to the Carver or the nearby Gallo Theater to watch Roy Rogers, Lone Ranger, Hop Along Cassidy and Gene Autry films. Inspired by what he say at the movies, Neville organized games of Cowboys and Indians in the Calliope's courtyard. He referred to himself as "Apache Red" and terrorized his playmates on a stick horse he made from his mother's floor mop.
I first heard Neville on the soundtrack to the movie "Phenomenon." I then bought his "Soulful Christmas" CD...Wow! He has a unique and wonderful voice that must be experienced to be appreciated. You can't miss with this Ultimate Collection. Most of his best stuff is here (Amazing Grace is not, however). This guy epitomizes Soul, without the anger and frustration of today's black hip hop musicians. It's wonderful music....right up there with Marvin Gaye - trust me.
I can honestly say this is the best CD I have ever listened to. If you love the voice of Aaron Neville and love music that speaks from the heart, buy this CD-- You won't regret it.
This was a must have addition to my husband's collection. You won't be disappointed with this CD.
This is one of his best albums. His soulful voice is easy to listen to over and over. He is magnificent.
One of the few singers today who has broken into the genre of Country, Alternative Rock and Rhythm & Blues...examples of the Linda Ronstadt with "DON'T KNOW MUCH" and "ALL MY LIFE", both classic tunes by two classic acts...and Trisha Yearwood (which doesn't appear on this album)...but you get the drift...this man is "pure talent".
Entire CD is a must have for Neville fans, less we mention the arrangements and often composed songs by Allen Toussaint...appreciation to ~ Jeff Hannusch (compilation producer), Dana G. Smart (co-producer), Pat Lawrence (executive producer) and Hip-O/Universal Music for sharing this smooth listen and the early '60s tunes from the one-and-only ~ "Ultimate Aaron Neville"!
You might try other Hip-O titles, all worthy of a good listen ~ "R&B Live! Essentials (314-545-241-2)..."Broken-Hearted Soul Essentials" (314-545-239-2)..."More Broken-Hearted Soul Essentials (314-545-238-2)...please check out my reviews on amazon.com/music.
Total Time: 69:31 on 20 Tracks ~ Hip-O Records 314-520-192-2 ~ (2001)