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Songs of Inspiration

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This is a very well produced CD that I highly recommend not just to Brooklyn Bridge fans, but also to anyone who enjoys smooth jazz and R&B gospel.

The stand out track on his CD is the English translation of "Ave Maria." I have a few versions of this song and I have to say THIS version is simply the best one I have ever heard. Johnny sounds great and the harmonies are tight. There is also an interesting story to this CD that is worth reading in the liner notes.

The Cd is a re-release of an earlier CD with a new title. Even though I knew of it's exsistance over the last 10 years I did not buy it (even though I am a huge Brooklyn Bridge fan and have seen them in concert at least 20 times since 1969). I am not a religous person and I didn't want a CD of what I perceived as religous songs. Boy was I wrong. I finally bought this CD shortly after Johnny's death having been at one of his last performances. This album is now properly titled "Songs of Inpiration". Most people will still think of it as a religously themed album and that's OK because that may have been the original intent, but songs like the Beatles "Let It Be" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" while spirtual in nature are not religous songs. In the end it is the performances that make this CD work so well. Johnny is in great voice (maybe some of his best work). The arrangements by (original founding member) Tommy Sullivan are so unique, that each song is performed in a way that makes them sound completely new yet so familiar. The Bridge even dare to tackle a whole new arrangement of their own classic take on "You'll Never Walk Alone". The easy way would have been to just add their own re-recorded version of the arrangement they did on their 3rd album (and have closed every show with since the 70's)but this new and competely different arrangement makes it sound as if they had never done it before and they ended up creating a whole new classic.

If you are a fan of the Brooklyn Bridge you must have this CD. It will inspire you even if like me you are not a religous person.

This is a reissued CD of 2002's "Peace On Earth", but hopefully will reach a wider audience. It is the first new music recorded by Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in years. While it does include some religious songs, it is not a religious album. "Songs of Inspiration" is the perfect title for this CD, because the songs are soothing, uplifting and inspirational. Johnny Maestro has a voice that is capable of singing anything and sounding magnificent. His performance on this CD proves that The Brooklyn Bridge is not just a doo wop group.

Great interpretations by one of the best ever singers of pop music history. Johnny Maestro's voice is just like it has ever been: strong, warm and clear but with a distinct touch of sadness. All tracks can be found on their self produced CD however.

I was not aware that Johnny Maestro recorded spiritual music until I heard a radio host mention one of the songs the other day and he said it was one of the greatest versions of the "Ave Maria" he has ever heard.

My curiosity led me to learn more and I saw this CD, just had to buy it and I am so glad I did. The music is absolutely beautiful - so moving, inspiring, and just magnificent.

It saddens me that this very talented man died before his time and it seems to me that he was not given the credit in the industry that he deserved to have.

If you liked Johnny Maestro's music, you will love this. I recommend this CD highly.

A beautiful collection of songs that truly highlights John's amazing voice and the connectedness of the Brooklyn Bridge, musically, professionally and personally.

A MUST HAVE, I THINK THE BEST OF ALL HIS CD'S, TUGS AT YOUR HEART. AND TO THINK THIS MAN WITH THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL IS NOW IN "HEAVEN" SINGING WITH THE ANGELS, HARD TO FATHOM WE WILL NOT HEAR HIM IN PERSON ANYMORE. BUT WITH CD'S LIKE THIS, IT SURE BRINGS BACK THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES.

I purchased this upon the passing of the great Johnny Maestro when I first became aware of the product. I was totally blown away by the voices; the arrangements and the total feel of this seminal work. If you are a fan of Maestro/ The Brooklyn Bridge/ wonderful inspirational music, this is a "must have" for your collection....and "NO", I am not pushing this for any personal gain. I am simply passing on something that I feel is very unique.