Bet Cha Say That To All The Girls

Sister Sledge | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: December 2, 2008
• Label: Rhino Atlantic
• Copyright: 1983 Atlantic Recording Corp.
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• ASIN: B001L5XRKI
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,034 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Frothy fun., June 22, 2008

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thatsnice "oohthatsnice" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bet Cha Say That to All the Girls (Audio CD)

Bet'cha Say That To All The Girls, released in 1983 (did anyone else notice that three of their albums in a row had the word 'girls' in the title?), boasts state-of-the-art production from George Duke - a collaboration which on paper seemed brilliant. But, coming as a follow-up to the irresistably urgent "All American Girls", which itself came on the heels of two flawless albums prestigeously produced by CHIC - one can't help but feel this was something of a step back.

Taken on its merit alone, this is a frothy and fun set - opening with the cheeky and amusing B.Y.O.B. (I bet you didn't read/the invitation carefully/let me tell you/how the invitation reads/this party is strictly B Y O B/that means bring your own baby) it feels like a true Sister Sledge album. But, we're quickly bogged down by the slower numbers.

Highlights include Lifetime Lover and Let Him Go, which wouldn't have been out of place on the Flashdance soundtrack. This is a product of 1983, much as "When The Boys Meet The Girls" was very much a product of 1985. And it's a shame the material is variable, because these girls have talent and never quite got their dues or found their niche.

Appreciated on its own merits, this is a worthy effort. In the context of the career of Sister Sledge, they've had better moments. However, anything with the stamp of Kathy Sledge's inimitable vocals is well worth a listen, and Wounded Bird deserves thanks for finally bringing Sister Sledge's discography to CD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Yet Another Time Around, April 25, 2008

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Andre S. Grindle "Andre' Grindle" (Brewer Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bet Cha Say That to All the Girls (Audio CD)

On paper the collaberation of Sister Sledge and George Duke looked awfully good. Commercially this was a miserable failure despite the promise but that is not the case artistically. The guest list on this album is incredible:Michael Sembello,David "Hawk" Wolinski,Louis Johnson,Paulinho Da Costa,Jeffrey Osbourne,Al Jarreau and Ronnie Laws are featured. But the focus is on the Sledge's personality and Duke's contemporary funk sound. "B.Y.O.B","Lifetime Lover","Shake Me Down",the title track,"Gotta Get Back To Love" and "Thank You For The Party" are great uptempo tunes and not much I can think of shout 'early 80's George Duke-style pop/funk' louder then these songs! The ballads are also very trademark George Duke and everything even further removed Sister Sledge from their classic sound. Al Jarreau's rapping and the cute lyrics of the title track should've spelled a great new beginning for Sister Sledge but it was not to be. The George Duke collaberation fizzled quickly and after this release Sister Sledge opted to return closer to more comfortable home turf.

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Sister Sledge CD, October 21, 2007

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TGMDisco - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bet Cha Say That to All the Girls (Audio CD)

I enjoyed this early-80s entry by Sister Sledge. Solid production and great vocals. Standouts are: Shake Me Down, the title track, Smile, and Lifetime Lover (dig that old-"skool" synth!).