Feliciano

Jose Feliciano | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 11, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA Records Label
• ASIN: B000002WFE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,025 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Feliciano by José Feliciano

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Classic For All Generations To Enjoy, September 13, 2003

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Carlos Rodriguez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feliciano (Audio CD)

This is the album that started my passion for Jose Feliciano's music. It was 1978 and I was thirteen years old when I first heard this masterpiece recording at a friend's home. I remember telling my friend "who's that guy, he's fantastic". Up to that point I had never heard any music performed with so much feeling and emotion. I still remember the first time I heard LIGHT MY FIRE, I was blown away by its Jazzy/Soul feel and Jose's voice and guitar were the most beautiful sounds I had ever heard. The entire album is a gem there is not one bad song in it. His versions of the Beatles "IN MY LIFE" and the Mama's and The Papas "CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'" are superb and they by far surpass the originals. I love every song on this CD but I have to mention that one of my favorites is the last song on the album which is called "THE LAST THING ON MY MIND", this song is beautiful and Feliciano again does a superb job with the vocals as with his brilliant guitar playing. His instrumental version of "AND I LOVE HER is so beautiful that I can't help the tears from falling it moves me deeply. After I discovered this album I became fascinated with everything that Feliciano did and I started collecting all of his albums in Spanish and English. In either language he is excellent. This remains one of my favorite albums of all times and I listen to it often. When I found out that Feliciano was blind from birth and born under extreme poverty in the mountains of Lares in his native Puerto Rico, my admiration for him grew even more. I remember saying to myself in a number of occassions "how can someone that is blind be so extremely gifted,talented and versatile". In later years I heard a reporter ask Jose if he thought he was a better musician because he couldn't see, at which point he responded "no not being able to see made me focus better on what I really wanted to do with my life but sight has never had anything to do with it". That is one of the great things that I admired about this brilliant musician is the way he overcame adversity to become one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. FELICIANO! will always be a masterpiece and it should be in the music library of every person who really loves and appreciates beautiful music. I would like to say that this was the album that catapulted Jose Feliciano to world reknown status as an entertainer of the highest caliber. Please, get this CD you will love it for years and years I guarantee it. A timeless classic for all generations to enjoy.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light My Fire!!, October 31, 2001

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douglas barton "emotions in motion" (Arlington, Va.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feliciano (Audio CD)

For some odd reason I'd recently taken an interst in owning a cd by this singer/songwriter. Every now and than this feeling comes over me about a certain artist...so I run out to make a purchase. And while at times it may be true that I've regretted my impulsive actions I can happily report that, at least on this occassion, my "gut" feelings were right on the money.

What a wonderful cd! Although I was aware of Jose's version of "Light My Fire", who isn't, I truly never expected the rest of this disc to be as strong as it is. Highlight's include, and there are many, "Sunny", "Here, There and Everywhere",plus a song called "Just A Little Bit of Rain" a song which I've listened to over and over. J.Feliciano's singing is extremely soulful,his acoustic guitar playing impeccable and the song selection was wisely chosen.Plus, the arranger for the string's on "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" deserve's a Grammy for his work with this selection alone! Very well done! Altogether, this disc is very impressive in the risks it takes and in the comfortable fashion that Jose Feliciano tackles each tune with alarming accuracy!

Overall, a very well packaged disc with the mature listener in mind. And by that I mean anyone who truly enjoys music that is subtle, elegant and lovingly crafted. It's unusual in that I had played this disc recently at a party I had thrown together and the reaction from friends was simply amazing! Countless times I saw guests hovering around the stereo trying to sneek a peek at who this artist was. I had intentionally hid the jewel case of the cd from their prying eyes... and their still asking me who they were listening to! I'll tell them....eventually!

So,once again, taking advice from a stranger might be something you may consider doing. Altogether a very pleasant surprise and a disc I will definitely be purchasing for Christmas gifts! Every now and than my musical instincts do pan out...now if I could only say that about other facets of my life! OLE'!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!, July 27, 2001

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michael (Providence, Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feliciano (Audio CD)

I remember seeing Jose Feliciano many years ago on Sesame Street. I always respected the way he was able to overcome adversity, etc. However, to me he always seemed like one of those second- tear performers who happen to strike gold by covering other artists' songs (Light My Fire). I believe he even did a few guest spots on the Love Boat!

After hearing this CD I realized how wrong I was and what I had been missing all these years! If you're into smart easy-listening music, BUY THIS CD! The raw emotion of his voice and sparse production help to create wonderful images track after track. I especially like his version of "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" and "The Last Thing On My Mind". There are also a couple of instrumentals that showcase his amazing, unique style of guitar playing. This is one of those CDs that sounds best as you sit around relaxing on a cloudy Fall or Winter afternoon. I've collected almost 1,000 CDs over the years and this is one that's rarely filed away. In fact, when I first purchased it, it must have stayed in my CD player for two weeks straight! Anyway...stop wasting time reading this and get this CD...you won't be disappointed!