Heart of Mine

Bobby Caldwell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sin-Drome Records
• ASIN: B000001PGX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,205 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS CD SHOULD BE CALLED POT OF GOLD, June 10, 2000

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ANTHONY AINSCOUGH (DUBLIN Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart of Mine (Audio CD)

Bobby Caldwell released this album back in 1989 and I must admit to being a huge fan of the Cat In The Hat. This album is my favourite by far and it will appeal to people who like good easy listening late at night music. The album kicks off with the title track which Boz Scaggs also covered on his Other Roads album and as they say the original is the best. The next track Real Thing is pure westcoast pop and the harmonies and backing vocals are truly excellent.

Also on the album is Next Time (I fall In love) which was covered by Agnetha Flakstog (Abba) and Peter Cetera (Chicago) on her album the Last Goodbye. For me the outstanding track is All Or Nothing At All which was also covered by Bill Champlin and Al Jarreau. All Or Nothing features an infectious chorus which you will go around for singing for days after you hear the track, it truly is one of may all all time favourite songs.

Other stand out tracks include Stay With Me and China. You will not be disappointed if you buy this album and I think it is a very good introduction to the talents and genius of Bobby Caldwell.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!!!!!, December 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart of Mine (Audio CD)

This album is one of Bobby's best. It is a terriffic album to throw in the CD player when makeing love, or if you just want to kick back and relax. Track one "Heart of Mine" is outstanding you will find yourself playing it over and over. This whole album is great and is a sure classic from Bobby. Heart of Mine is a need to buy CD. So go out and pick one up today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart and Soul!, February 20, 2005

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Robby Icellosconi "robbyicellosconi" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart of Mine (Audio CD)

I've heard that the best CD Bobby has put out is a toss-up between Heart of Mine and Stuck on You. I don't own the latter, but I can definitely testify that there isn't a bad song on Heart of Mine. (This record must be one of his best because 6 of the 10 songs on here are on his Anthology Pt. 2 compilation). Fair warning, though: this is entirely romantic music. 7 of the 10 songs are ballads (the other 3 are somewhat upbeat). Bobby is known for romantic/heartache subject matter, but NOBODY does it better.

On this recording, Bobby uses top-knotch studio musicians such as guitarist Michael Landau (Richard Marx, Chicago) and saxophonist Dave Koz. Bobby performs all of the keyboards himself (so the liner notes say). He also does all of his own harmonies, and I have to say, nothing sounds sweeter. Bobby has a wonderful tenor voice and his harmonies are blissful perfection. Just take a listen to "Stay With Me," "Next Time I Fall," or "Heart of Mine." I personally think that I like Bobby's version of "Next Time I Fall" more than Peter Cetera's/Amy Grant's. His voice reminds me of Chicago's Jason Scheff, with whom he shares a songwriting credit on "Heart of Mine." What a splendid coincidence. (Bobby Caldwell co-wrote two 80s benchmark songs for Chicago featuring Scheff's lead vocal: "Niagara Falls" and "What Kind of Man Would I Be?").

Caldwell was involved in writing all of these songs either collaboratively or solely. The production is very sweet, more poppy than jazzy. Many music afficionados refer to this genre as "smooth jazz/R&B." Whatever it is, it's addictive. The jazziest tune you'll get on this is probably "First Time," which features a jazzy guitar solo performed by Bobby. Genre aside, Bobby Caldwell's lyrics and chord progressions are food for the soul (or the heart, if you prefer). Bobby's biggest hit is a song that he co-wrote with guitarist Alfons Kettner and is covered by at least a dozen artists: "What You Won't Do for Love." The guy should get more recognition than he does as one of the all-time best songwriters.

This record definitely sets the mood. If you like the audio samples here, you'll love the entire CD.