The Poet, Vol. 2 [Original recording reissued]

Bobby Womack, Patti LaBelle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 1993)
• Original Release Date: 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Razor & Tie
• ASIN: B000002Z7Z
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,142 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Love Has Finally Come At Last

2. It Takes A Lot Of Strength To Say...

3. Through The Eyes Of A Child

4. Surprise, Surprise

5. Tryin' To Get Over You

6. Tell Me Why

7. Who's Foolin' Who

8. I Wish I Had Someone To Go Home To

9. American Dream

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise Surprise look what's fallin out of my eyes, December 21, 2005

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Enlightened "Both Eyes Closed, see what u don... (Atlanta Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Poet, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

Bobby Womack is simply put a musical legend. The way he pours his soul into music is unparalleled. He is extremely talented at songwriting as well because every song has a point, a strong message. Every song on this album is 5 stars. Bobby Womack, with his unique voice, made a soul classic that should be appreciated nowadays. The Poet II is a masterpiece...one of his many. 10 Stars!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bobby Womagic!, July 21, 2005

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Nse Ette (Lagos, Nigeria) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Poet, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

What a fantastic collection of songs this is from one of soul music's greats.

Released way back in 1984, this was the follow up to Bobby Womack's critically acclaimed `The Poet' which was a comeback hit. It still sounds fresh and has not dated one bit.

The first three songs; `Love has finally come at last', `"It takes a lot of strength to say goodbye', and `Through the eyes of a child' feature Patti Labelle providing some outstanding vocals. `Through the eyes of a child' in particular features some great jazz guitar by George Benson, a gospel feel, and lots of great sax.

`Surprise surprise' is a tender semi do wop ballad, with some great harmonica.

The next three songs are upbeat dance numbers; `Trying to get over you', the funky `Tell me why', and `Who's foolin' who' (where Bobby sounds like he's having a great time, and features a great sax solo).

`I wish I had someone to go home to', is a great ballad with Womack lamenting his loneliness, and wanting more than just a one night stand. Wicked guitar playing, and delicate backing vocals.

Closing track `American Dream' is an awesome, soulful ballad that samples Martin Luther king Jr's famous `I have a dream' speech. His vocals are really amazing. This is my absolutely favourite track.

There are two bonus tracks, re-recorded specially for this reissue; An acoustic version of the ballad `Surprise surprise', and a slowed down acoustic version of `Trying to get over you' which is an interesting alternate take on the original. His raspy voice seems to have dulled a wee bit though, and dropped an octave or two.

The CD has great new liner notes and photos, giving a brief overview of Bobby Womack's impressive career. A lesson in music for our soul singers of today.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Follow-Up, March 13, 2003

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A customer "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Poet, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

I felt this was a really good follow-up to the Poet.hard to match fully because Bobby Womack knocked out the Poet.but Poet 2 is nice.cool duets with Patti Labelle who matches Bobby WOmack with Soulful takes on Songs such as "Love has finally come at last"&"through the eyes of a child".Bobby Womack brings the pain on "Who's foolin' Who".Why this Soul Legend isn't in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame is a Great Mystery to me.but Bobby Womack is the truth.