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Pure Imagination

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This is one of those CDs that I bought because I was perusing some albums by other artists at Amazon.com and I clicked on the "Folks who bought this CD also bought....." option and, boy, am I glad that I did. Julie Budd has a voice far ranging in its quality and passion. Streisand-like in her enunciation, she brings a freshness to the excellent selection of broadway and other standards that are presented on this album. If you are one who likes the sound of other ladies of the pop and theater venue, such as Betty Buckley and Barbara Cook, then go for it, for this CD will receive hours of playing time wherever you enjoy your music.

When I ordered Julie Budd/Pure Imagination CD I couldn't wait to hear Julie's voice again. It has been some time since her last recording. I remember how entranced I became when she sang.Only a few artists have this rare gift that can demand your attention. When track one started,I heard that magic that Julie Budd possesses. What a performance throughout this entire CD. I am transported into Bliss listening to this fabulous collection ."Looking Through the Eyes of Love "is the most beautiful vocal you will ever hear."Never Never Land" is superb."Where Am I Going" is stunning. I could go on and on with only glowing raves about this wonderful work. What joy to know this gifted artist is sharing her talented soul with the world. Every track will keep you mesmerised. Pure Perfection!

IN THE MID 1970'S, JULIE BUDD (RECORDING UNDER THE NAME "JULIE", ON THE TOM CAT LABEL, CUT A GREAT COVER VERSION OF ' ONE FINE DAY'.( IS IT POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A COPY OF THAT RECORDING TO ADD TO MY JULIE BUDD COLLECTION?)... PURE IMAGINATION ONCE AGAIN PROVES THE LASTING QUALITIES OVER THE YEARS OF JULIE'S VOICE. SHE 'OWNS' THE SONG, THE SONG DOESN'T OWN HER.

This album is great! I rented the film the Devil and Max Devilin and Julie Budd sang two terrific songs and so I bought the album and I love it. The songs are great pop of the early eighties. I dont know why Julie was not more popular. Her voice along with the great song writing and music make these timely and entertaining.

This album has received rhapsodic reviews nationwide. It's really one of the best pop albums ever recorded. The songs represent a treasure trove of great American composition, the orchestrations are gems and Julie Budd soars, bringing to her always excellent voice and technique a new depth of feeling and nuane.

Having followed Julie Budd's career since 1975, I have heard her voice grow and mature into a luscious and full, more mellow sound, perfectly suited to the tunes on this recording. If you've ever seen Julie live, this is the next best thing to being there! She really soars on "Blame It On My Youth," and "Like Someone In Love," my two personal favorites. Julie deserves much more recognition and acclaim than she receives. Once you hear her, you'll agree. Trust me. All I can say now is, "Julie, it was worth the wait, now bring us MORE!"

There are any number of very talented "lady" vocalists who have never achieved the level of fame they might have had they not come along at the time Barbra Streisand has occupied as a performer; it's to her, unfortunately for them, that their efforts are often compared. But with the likes of Julie Budd and Streisand's half-sister Roslyn Kind, we have women whose vocal prowess and lovely interpretation of song deserve the attention and recognition that probably has often not come their way. So, give a listen to both, in this particular case, to Julie Budd, on an album from a few years back, offering a group of song selections that more than showcase the incredible talent she possesses. From the very lovely interpretation of the title song right through thirteen others she's chosen to include on "Pure Imagination," Julie does for me what Barbra so often has done over the years...she causes an emotional tingle, brings a tear to the eye, almost overwhelms with the emotion she can bring to songs that have become wonderful additions to our American songbook. I can remember seeing Julie years back, probably on the Ed Sullivan Show; even then she was a WOW, with a voice from one so young that could knock the listener's socks off; she has matured, over the years, to a vocalist needing to take a backseat to no one. Give the album a listen; and then move on to other albums Julie has released in recent years. You won't be disappointed.

Of all the Julie Budd albums released in the past decade, this is my personal favorite. From Julie's sweet flowing-like-honey vocals to the magical orchestral arrangements, it's clear that this album was recorded and produced with nothing less than spellbinding "pure imagination". Put this CD in your player and play it - it's bound to take you away.

- John Wellborn