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With a Little Help From My Friend

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I owe so much to this stylish veteran singer. He's been a part of my Latin musical appreciation since I was a young boy in the Bronx. From his days with Joe Cuba's Sextet to his gigs with the Cesta All Stars, Allegre All Stars, Eddie Palmieri, Fania, Louis Garcia and finally to his own, Cheo has rarely given less than his very best. This album with the late Tite Curet Alonso's pen and Johnny Pacheco musical instinct, is one of Cheo Feliciano's signature works. The alternating smooth rumbas and velvet boleros never tire. This is my favorite all-time salsa CD. The CD appeals equally to one's romantic yearning as well as impulse to kick up and dance. This review was originally published August 24, 2003.

This is Cheo's follow-up to his '72 smashing success "Cheo". Get both recordings they are Cheo's best. This is the highest quality latin music you may find: intelligent compositions by Tite Curet Alonso, great playing from NY's best musicians and Cheo's peerless singing. Get it and play it, play it, play it....

This 1973 release was both a very important and very special album. The combination of Cheo's smooth, tender, passionate and powerful vocals coupled with Catalino "Tite" Curet Alonso's inspired songwriting was a winning one from the very start of their partnership. "Hace Furo", "Nabori", "Armonioso Cantar" and "Pensar En Ti" are all-time classics and your reasons for buying this timeless masterpiece.