Messenger [Import]

Jimmy Little | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 5, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Festival Records
• ASIN: B00000JR6Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,065 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Down Below

2. Under the Milky Way

3. The Way I Made You Feel

4. Randwick Bells

5. Quasimodo's Dream

6. Into Temptation

7. Cattle and Cane

8. (Are You) The One I've Been Waiting For

9. Black Fella/White Fella

10. Alone With You

11. Bring Yourself Home to Me

Editorial Reviews

Jimmy Little is a legend in the truest sense of the word. Australia's first commercial Aboriginal recording artist (in 1959) breaking down the barriers, his career spanning 4 decades as a gifted and graceful balladeer. Messenger' is a new recording that will help us all to re-discover Jimmy's honey-like voice and alluring energy. Jimmy has commanded an astonishing assembly of Australian talent to contribute to his album. And the cream of Australian songwriting talent have OK'd the man to cover their own legendary songs, when no-one else would be allowed the same privilege. Look at that Tracklisting! A truly essential Australian purchase!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Picture is Bigger Than All of Us Put Together..., March 20, 2002

By 

K. Zung "puppet queen" (Graham Crackers, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Messenger (Audio CD)

I got the message right away...Jimmy Little is gifted with a voice that is so lilting and unique, it's unreal. He was the first Aboriginal musician to break into the limelight in the 60's and brings an interesting twist to these mellow cover songs.

Many of the songs are delicate productions that are reminiscent of a dance hall balladeer singing the final song of the night as the janitor sweeps the floor around that last couple still swaying...

There are themes here of love, loss, and society that are universal. And there is also a merging of musical styles that is hard to pin down. You then realize that trying to stick Jimmy Little into the limiting nature of a category would make you miss the point all together. He is who he is, and that is what makes his music beautiful. That is the message.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Voice From The God's, January 25, 2000

By 

Simon Phin (About 10k's from Hindley St, Adelaide.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Messenger (Audio CD)

It's been a blessed life for Jimmy Little and now, nearly 40 years after his original work, he is once again getting the airplay he so richly deserves. "Messenger" is a remix of some great Australian recordings. As many have suggested, Jimmy Little has just enhanced and given new life to some already excellent work. Recently inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Hall of Fame, Jimmy's voice is the most soothing and comforting sound you are ever likely to experience. This has been a huge seller throughout Oz, from 16-66 years of age, you'll love it. The man is a thourough gentleman. Don't let this recording pass you by.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars serene and sublime, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Messenger (Audio CD)

An Aboriginal Australian, Jimmy Little reinterepts some of the island continent's best independent classics. His voice is beautiful. My favorite is the wistful "Randwick Bells" - it stays with you.