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Ear Candy / We'll Sing in the Sunshine

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These two albums were released in the late 70's when Helen Reddy was an established music star. Kim Fowley was the producer who took a departure from his usual artists to produce these albums. Jeff Lynne of the Electric Light Orchestra wrote 'Poor Little Fool' and is one of her best songs. The singles, 'You're My World' and 'We'll Sing in the Sunshine' are two great covers of sixties hits. Every song on these albums is worth listening to. Thanks to Raven Records, these are now available.

I had bought the orignal albums when they were released in the late seventies and listeneing to them on this prisitne CD brought back all the artistry of this talented performer. Helen Reddy was truly an eclectic talent and these two albmus showcase her range admirably by highlighting many different styles and music genres. In fact, it is even difficult to imagine other female vocalists being able to credibly straddle such a rich tapestry of songs with such consumate ease. Special kudos to the arrangements as well whioh are truly noteworthy and at times soaring (I am thinking of the Steve Wonder tune "If it's Magic") allowing the listener to savour Beach Boys pastiche, torch ballads , French chansons and a memorable Electric Ligght Orchestra composition written especially for her.
Definitely worth listening to time and time again.

I have wanted these two cds for a long time and finally they are here. I purchased both back at the time of release in the 70s, and like both very much. Listening to ear candy today- i feel it the stronger of the two releases. Song selection is superior and better array of sound. I felt then and still do the song baby im a star is just awful and a total ego driven song on helen part (sometimes a record comp has to say no) Sing in the sunshine is a nice collection of songs and just a little bit a disco here and there-my feeling is there was just not a great stand out song on the record, but still enjoy listening to the cd. Helen reddy was one of my favorite singer when these records were released and she hold up well even after 30 years, and i think that sums up pretty well for her and the listener.

if you could only buy one cd from ms. HR. it is the one