Facts of Life: Soul of Bobby Womack

Calvin Richardson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B002E2LWAO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,154 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 release from the Carolina-bred Soul vocalist, a tribute to the magic of the legendary Bobby Womack. On Facts Of Life, Richardson brings Womack's incredible musical legacy to a generation of younger Soul fans who may not be aware of the man's lasting influence over the genre. Includes versions of 'That's the Way I Feel About 'Cha,', 'Love Has Finally Come At Last', 'I'm Through Trying to Prove My Love To You' and many more.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Update for Bobby, November 6, 2009

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James Montgomery "diamondjim" (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Facts of Life: Soul of Bobby Womack (Audio CD)

I'm sick of artists releasing covers album...except when they are done like this. This is a well thought out and intelligent release. Many of Mr Womack's tracks I didn't recognise, so it was like they were new tracks for me. The production is modern and does not sound in the least bit dated yet still respecting that classic soul sound. Calvin has the vocals chops to go with it. It looks like everyone is giving this CD 5 stars and for good reason. This will be hard to beat for r&b album of the year. Awesome

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Extraordinary and Vocally Profound, October 29, 2009

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K. R. Gordon "Kellie G. - "Music Lover"" (HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Facts of Life: Soul of Bobby Womack (Audio CD)

I am a woman who is 41 years of age and grew up on Bobby Womack and others of his era via listening to my Dad's music collection. This CD as delivered by Calvin Richardson should make Bobby Womack extremely proud. Bobby Womack has always been a favorite of mine, and he is even more outstanding live!! Calvin Richardson's interpretation of the infamous and melodic sounds of Bobby Womack's music is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Calvin Richardson indeed does this project justice with his unique and powerful vocal delivery of the lyrics on each track. Calvin is feeling every single word he sings...it's obvious that Calvin understood where Bobby Womack was coming from lyrically, as he put forth strong emphasis on every note attached to each of these songs. This CD is a MUST BUY for any fan of great soul music whether you are a Bobby Womack fan from way back or not....you will most certainly treasure and cherish this CD for many years to come. This project is a must have for any music lover's collection...to be handed down for many generations!! Calvin Richardson whole-heartedly did his thing on this compilation!! Nope, you can't have mine....you've got to get your own!! (smile)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul music at last!, October 29, 2009

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Jai (NYC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Facts of Life: Soul of Bobby Womack (Audio CD)

I love this cd! I am still considered young (30) but love that classic r&b soul sound. I can listen to this cd over and over. I love the first song on here. I have been following his career since the beginning. I believe he was introduced by Angie Stone another favorite.

One thing I did not like is when he called the woman a "B". I am not sure if it was in the original but he could have used better judgement and omitted it.