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Haddaway

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Simply a Great album that touched me in Many ways. Haddaway's biggest hit in US was "What is Love", a Melodic and Romantic song with a Great Techno Beat. But his debut album was not all about Dance, it had soo Much More to Offer. After 10 years of having it, this CD still makes me go crazy.

Haddaway's Voice is also Out of this World, it's Amazing, and reminds me a bit of performer Seal.

All songs here (with exception of a few) were written by Dee Dee Halligan, and Junior Torello. I heard a rumor that these are no other than Tony Hendrick and Karin Van Haaren (composers for 80's German Dance/Pop group Bad Boys Blue). This makes sense because this album was released on Coconuts Records, a record company founded by and run by Karin and Tony.

As I said, not all songs on this CD are Fast dance like "What is Love", but they are All Great.

2) "Life (Everybody Needs somebody to Love) - this is just like "What is Love" maybe even better.

10) "Rock My Heart" - Fast dance/techno song, just like "What is Love", great Melody Hook

12) "Shout" -also a Great Fast Techno song

4) "Come Back (Love Has Got a hold on Me) - also very similar to "What is Love", a Great Melody and Beat.

13) Life (Mission Control Remix) - an awesome Remix of Life, great Synths!

6) What is Love (Rapino Brothers Remix) - this is a Horrible Remix, original is much better. If this was the last track, I would skip it, but it's not.

Now, there are also some GREAT Slower songs and Love Ballads on this album.

"Yeah" - a nice song, not too fast, not too slow.

"I Miss You" - this is an Awesome Love Ballad, Very Beautiful

"Tell Me where it hurts" - Another GREAT Upbeat Love Ballad, this one was not written by Halligan/Torello, but was written by Great American composer Diane Warren (her company is Realsongs and she wrote many songs fro many performers like Aerosmith, Babyface, Ace of Base etc etc)

"Mama's House" - I just love this slower song, Very Beautiful. I always think of my mother when I hear it. It also reminds me of George Michael's "Careless Whisper" it's just as Great.

"Stir It Up" - a great Cover of Bob Marley, a Reggae tune.
So As you can see, I think this album is GREAT with all songs potential Hits. It's a great addition to any CD Collection, if you don't already have it.

Also make sure to check out Haddaway's 2nd album (not released in US), called "The Drive". It's also GREAT, maybe even better, hard to say. American Record companies as always missed on this Great Artist, and never gave him much chance or promotion (other than for "What is Love"). That's sad. Because Haddaway is NOT a One-Hit wonder, never was, never will be.

Thank You Very Much and Enjoy this Great CD

I bought the album simply for the song "What Is Love" which will be one of my favourites until I'm very old (I finished high school mid-90s). I expected the rest of the album to be tacky, cheesy and cheap but found it strangely enjoyable (although it definitely had some tacky and cheesy moments!!). You'll usually just play "What Is Love" off this, but if you forget to stop it after that track finishes you'll probably let it run to the end as it draws you in.

This is a great CD. I`m actually listening to it right now! Haddaway is a great artist. I listen to this CD every day. I am planning to get another CD on Haddaway Sometime soon. My favorite song is Rock my heart.

i think hes not a two hit wonder he is really intelligent,sensitive extroverted guy and he love music for his whole live so if he will find the way back on top i help him regards marc

Every one needs to go back to 93! Haddaway is so cool. You can listen to this CD all day and it never gets old!! I love it!!!!

This is one guy that can get a party started. What is Love remains a hot dance song even after all these years. I can listen to this one over and over again. I first heard it on SNL around 96.. then I just had to have the cd. The whole cd is great. I thought no song could top Be My Lover for a club song, but What is Love proved me wrong. The cd is great, check this one out asap!

This is a great CD that has some fun songs we heard at Burning Man.
I am glad we purchased it.

ONE OF THE GREATEST OF THE DANCE SCENE!FROM WHAT IS LOVE--TO LIFE(EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE)AND THE POWERFUL --ROCK MY HEART--ALSO RECOMMEND-CAPTAIN HOLLYWOOD"LOVE IS NOT SEX AND DR ALBAN"IT'S MY LIFE-THE ALBUM--WOW!YOU'LL BE DANCING FOREVER!

Have you ever felt the need for the beat? Do those words ever pop into your head: "what is love?". If so, you'll love this new cd by Haddaway. With such hits as "What is love" and "What is love", you'll have hours of love-questioning-hits. Just take for instance the song, "What is love?" Ever heard it? You know you have. Ever needed to hear more of it? Of course! This album explores many concepts, like love, questioning, and abuse. Like in the song What is Love?: "what is love? baby dont hurt me. dont hurt me, no more".
Buy this hit cd today!

WHAT? You haven't gotten this album yet? What is wrong with you?

Haddaway the man and Haddaway the album both ROCK!

Haddaway's debut album back in 93' spawned chart toppin songs "Life (everybody Needs Somebody To Love)" and "What Is Love."

Think that Haddaway is a one or two hit wonder? Well than you would certainly be WRONG! I can only think of one song that I really dispise on this album, "Yeah". Besides the hits, others you will wanna play are "I Miss You" and "Tell Me Where It Hurts."

Most the songs ARE good, but you may find some odd like "Mama's House."

I haven't yet picked up Haddaway's Import albums that he has come out with in 1999 but I am going to get them soon. I sugguest for you to pick this album up, if you haven't already, and than head for those imports!