Musical Massage [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Leon Ware | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 29, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B0000A9D1V
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,313 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Media Type: CD
Artist: WARE,LEON
Title: MUSICAL MASSAGE
Street Release Date: 07/29/2003
Domestic
Genre: SOUL/R & B

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly one of the best!, August 1, 2003

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S. Castellano "DJ Lady Maverick" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Musical Massage (Audio CD)

I had the original recording on vinyl and was so upset when it was lost while moving! Thankfully, this re-release is worth every penny. The CD was released around the same time as Marvin Gaye's "I Want You", so you can hear the simular sound and feel of "Musical Massage". The sound is excellent and as a fan on rare gems, there are four unreleased bonus tracks. "I Wanna Be Where You Are" and "Comfort aka Come Live With Me, Angel" featuring Minnie Riperton were released overseas with the original 10 tracks and I am happy to say that Motown/Universal has decided to include it in this release. This CD will make you a either a new fan or remind you that Leon Ware is truly a talent MUCH overlooked!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have...., August 8, 2003

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JOHN D. "willidynamite" (LV, NV (the 702)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Musical Massage (Audio CD)

This is a must have for true listeners of good 70's soul music.
Especially if your into Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye, Lamont Dozier, etc. It's a wonder why he doesn't get more credit than he has gotten for his contributions to Motown's songwriting staff, and being the mastermind for Gaye's "I want you" album.
Great music, chord changes, background arrangements, and lyrics.
The perfect suite for seducing your lover. You must get it, and get familiar with Marvin's producer, and co-writer of one of his finest 70's albums.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oooooooooozinnnnng sensuality..., February 1, 2007

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Torquemada "dunlopilo" (Atlanta, Georgia USA / Madrid, Spain.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Musical Massage (Audio CD)

If you are reading this, you probably know about Leon Ware, his connection with "I want You" (Marvin Gaye) and his struggle to get his music on the market, explained in part in the inner booklet. I have four albums of Leon Ware and this is probably the one that delivers the most. Why ?

Well, for starters, you get 15 tracks and 56 minutes of music, whereas you are around 35-40 minutes in his other cds (Leon Ware, Rockin you eternally). Also, you get the "original" version of two tracks included on Marvin Gaye's "I want You". I find it always interesting to compare a final product with the creator's project. You get that here. And if you are a fan of Minnie Ripperton (another brilliant voice gone too soon), you will be in ecstasy; she sings on "Comfort" (the original version of "come live with me ") and "Instant love".

Having said this, it is true that Leon Ware is not the best or greatest voice I've heard, even if he sounds better on some tracks than others (tell me what you think of "With you" for instance). He is a great songwriter though. All the tracks on this collection are oozing with sensuality. It does sound outdated to some, but to me this is classic soul from the 70s. Well worth your money, but you need to listen to it with a positive approach and placing it in context. You will like it if you like Bobby Womack, Norman Connors, Average White Band or even Curtis Mayfield and Teddy Pendergrass.