Customer Reviews

GRIFFIN & SYLVESTER

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
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As a bread fan, i naturally love this album with many songs with breads distinctive sound, i will give you highlights of the album;
-Did you hear the news today is quite a long CLASSIC track
-Please come into my life could just be a bread song with sylvester on vocals
-Rozanne is of a different style, similar to U2's (Who I Like)
and some great solo guitar work
-The light that shone has a religious flavour
-Till midnight sounds like something off breads' first album (Bread)
I recommend this album to a bread or hollies fan or just someone who likes soft rock

Dean Adshead...

Anyone who likes the popular works will of Bread or the Hollies will not be disappointed with this album. The styles of these two writers/performers are showcased. Griffin's songs are simply his best ever. I don't know enough about Sylvester's repertoire to make a similar judgement but I enjoyed the songs he sung, too. And on a few songs the harmonizing of the two was simply unbeatable.

I recently purchased several items that had the wonderful music of James Griffin. He had a God-given talent. He had a beautiful voice and great songwriting style. The CDS he recorded with the Remmingtons were just fantastic. This particular CD he did with Terry Sylvester is just remarkable. I heard The Hollies influence very clearly and I must say, this compillation left me breathless. Of all the members of Bread, Jimmy was my favorite. I am very proud that I own this CD and wish there were more by these two artists because together they made a wonderful team.

13 WONDERFULL TRACKS FROM LEGENDARY PLAYERS AND SINGERS IN THE "HOLLIES" & "BREAD" SCANNING EFFERTLESSLY THROUGH BEAUTIFUL BALLEDS,R&B,MAINSTREAM POP & SONGS OF LOVE! THE FINEST RECORDING IN EITHER TROUBADORS CAREERS! THE MELODIES RING TRUER WITH EACH PASSING PLAY! A MUST HAVE FOR FANS AROUND THE GLOBE WHO DON'T EVEN REALISE THIS PROJECT TO EXIST! Jean LaMond (lamondobrain)UNION,NEW JERSEY

I was so impressed with this cd. I have always felt Griffin should have gotten more credit than he did with Bread. The production is what "Breaking Up is Easy" could've been.
'Shine' and 'Until Midnight' are absolutely beautiful.
His voice is so powerful throughout. It truly makes you wish
there was more. My 10 year old son said to ditto this.

If you are a fan of the group Bread, and it's other "star," James
Griffin, you MUST get this rare, unappreciated gem! Released in
1982 (apparently only in the UK)this album is FANTASTIC. Terry
Sylvester (of The Hollies) sort of becomes the "new" David Gates
as his voice is higher and sweeter than Griffin's, but oh the sweet harmonies! It truly does sound like a "lost, 80's Bread lp." This proves that what made Bread so special was NOT just Mr.
Gates, but the blending of talents with the EQUALLY AMAZING,
and charismatic Jimmy Griffin! I LOVE the song "I'll Be There"
Jimmy's vocals are so light and smooth, with flowing electric piano, and tasty sax work. This, and several other cuts should
have been BIG radio hits! There is no justice in the cruel music
world. Rest in peace Jimmy Griffin, you were awesome as this cd
clearly illustrates.

13 wonderful tracks are featured on this 5 star rated CD by James Griffin and Terry Sylvester.
I've almost worn out my vinal copy, so I was delighted to find the album re-issued on CD. 3 bonus tracks have been added to the original 10.
The opening song "Please Come Into My Life" is pop music at it's finest. One of the bonus tracks "Aruba Town", makes me want to get on a plane to the West Indies, and drink cocktails on the beach.
The highlight for me is "Did You Hear The News Today", written in the 1980's, but with post September 11th 2001 sentiment.
If you like this CD you should also like Terry Sylvester's double CD digi-pack, "complete works 1969 - 1982.

Although I am a big David Gates fan, but I also like the late and under-appreciated Jimmy Griffin. He released an album in England!! in1978 which is one of my all time favorites, but has never been released on CD. Jimmy passed away several years ago. David Gates now is the only surviving member of the Bread.

I like or shall we say love everything jimmy griffin writes and sings,,as i have recorded his material before too..he is a great songwriter and singer and i have known him for years ..with my song "The Dream" on Yellow Brick Rose" records coming out ..I would like more of only Griffin by himself..hear me Griffin too anne bartee furgurl@lycos.com www.anne bartee s5.com