A Gift of Love

Tuck & Patti | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 33rd Street
• ASIN: B0001XTGRO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,156 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Over a career of Jazz, R&B and crossover recordings, husband and wife duo Tuck & Patti have produced a remarkable amount of music, especially considering that they rely on the textures of only guitar and voice. Having built their reputation on their sublime interpretations of classic songs from all genres, the duo again explores this approach, but this time with a little something extra: The addition of keyboardist and string arranger Frank Martin and cellist Joseph Herbert on four songs. Originally the recording was conceived as a special project intended for release only in Japan and Southeast Asia, however, soon after it was released everyone wanted a copy. "A Gift Of Love" covers album material made famous by the Drifters, Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, Minnie Riperton, Freddie Mercury and many more. Ten tracks in all.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful, Mellow, Spiritual, Romantic....Perfection!, November 7, 2005

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Blueknight "Hakim4416" (New York , NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Gift of Love (Audio CD)

I have been a follower of Tuck and Patti's musical career for years. Due to budget contraints and the exorbitant prices of CDs, I am very selective when it comes to adding CDs to my collection. However, this CD is one of their best. I would also include, what I believe was their first CD, "Dream." That particular CD is another absolute gem that I insist you must add to your collection! In "Gift of Love," there is NOT a single bad track in this beautifully, well-crafted CD. Patti, an amazing songress along with Tuck, a masterful, acoustical guitarist, who take songs you've heard a thousand times on the radio and give it a totally fresh intrepretation. I must say here I am a bit bewildered as to why this CD was labeled to contain "illicit lyrics." Like what are they talking about??? I played this CD three times, and I did not hear anything remotely salacious. I have heard far more offensive lyrics from Beyonce, Bridget Spears and Janet Jackson. Please, do not allow this to prevent you from buying this CD. I swear you will find nothing offensive about it. It's one of those CDs you would want to hear at home while siping a glass of your favorite wine or sharing a romantic dinner with that special someone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift Of Love ~ Tuck & Patti, January 9, 2007

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Colin G. Cooper (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Gift of Love (Audio CD)

Great CD. Thanks for the prompt delivery

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Pleasure, December 9, 2008

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D. Moore (NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Gift of Love (Audio CD)

I stumbled upon my first cd by Tuck and Patti in a thrift store some years ago. In the meantime, I've found other works by Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart and I love them all. "(Hold me tight and) Don't Let Go" is my favorite cut on this one, but "Sukiyaki" is also wonderful. (Who knew the words??) The addition of other instruments is tastefully done and works well.
Look for Tuck Andress solo guitar work on cd. His Christmas music is perfect for the season. Even the overworked songs you don't think you can hear one more time sound fresh and intimate in his hands.