Customer Reviews

Best of Mel Carter

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I had loved the song "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" for such a long time, but I never knew who the artist was. I asked numerous friends, but no one had a clue. Then thanks to Amazon, I found out the artist was Mel Carter. I bought this greatest hits CD just for this one beautiful song, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that all the other songs are just as good. Mel Carter's voice is superb. If you're a fan of Sam Cooke or Jackie Wilson, do yourself a favor and buy this CD.

Mel Carter is still around, recently releasing a new gospel cd WILLING. He performs mostly in clubs, occasionally cruises, and private bookings. He can still dish it out as in Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me; Band of Gold etc. If you want to contact him at his FAN website: /red@mel-carter.com He has alot of facts about his life, and what is coming up for him. I think he is a great guy!

Mel Carter has the smoothest, sexist voice around. I don't understand why he hasn't done more recordings on CD and hope that he will soon. Just marvelous to listen to this man.

As a teen ager - Mel Carter spoke to me - I have never forgotten the tremendous fluid voice. - to relive the past or just to have a romantic moment - Mel Carter is a must- Cary Wing

reminds me of my old high school boyfriend in 1967 --- enough said --- wonderful!

This is about as bare bones as it gets folks. "The Best of Mel Carter" just has to be one of the stingiest offerings I have ever come across. And that's too bad because just about anything Mel Carter sings is a pleasure to listen to. Yes, you will find all of Mel's Hot 100 hits here including my personal favorite "Band of Gold" as well as his most popular single "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" which peaked at #8 back in June of '65. One of the main reasons I decided to purchase this disc was to finally get my hands on Mel's spendid version of the old Tommy Edwards hit "Love Is All We Need". I had not heard his version in over 40 years and I still contend that it is better than the original! While all 10 of the tunes on this disc are wonderful I particularly enjoyed Mel's take on the old Mario Lanza favorite "Be My Love". Why this one did not crack the Hot 100 I will never know. I also enjoyed a couple of other old favorites including "You You You" and "The More I See You". Because Mel Carter is such an incredible talent it is absolutely criminal that are least 4 or 5 more songs were not included here. "The Best of Mel Carter" includes no liner notes at all but does provide some minimal chart information. A two star package for a five star performer. Such a shame! I guess I'll round it off to four stars.

I bought the CD for Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me. What a bonus when I discovered I liked the whole album!

Mel Carter is the man whom everyone knows and no one has heard of. Ask anyone if they have heard of "Hold Me, Kiss Me, Thrill Me" and you will be met with a look of glassy disinterest. Yet, if you play the opening of that piece, no one can resist joining in on the musical celebration that is Mel Carter's legacy. This album contains his great works (including "Be My Love") and some lesser known ones. But they are all terrific.

"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" is a legendary classic that simply takes off and soars. An anthem. Nothing--even of Johnny Mathis--begins to compare.

Its great to have Mel doing his greatest hits. One of my all time favourite singers. Cd is excellent