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Sanctuary / Suite for Late Summer

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I remember this from my parents playing it while I was growing up. My parents and their friends used to sit around our cottage campfire or living room and be entertained by the guitar players in the group and sing til late at night- Dion was a popular request. Brand New Morning, a cut off of Sanctuary was a song I played every morning before I went to a new school at 14 yrs old. This whole album explodes with Dion's kindness and gently walks you through how he views the world. This is one of my all time favourite albums.

I remember hearing Suite for Late Summer as an album through a friend in 1978-79. Funny neither one of us was ever into Dion but this album is truly one of the greatest albums I've ever heard in the singer/acoustic genre. Trust me I searched for this as an album ever since only to find it here on CD recently. The thoughtful lyrics, graceful melodies, and warm accompaniment make this a special experience. I would definitely recommmend this to any singer/acoustic fan.......Enjoy!

I remember hearing(Suite for Late Summer)as an album in 1979-80 through a friend. Neither one of us had ever been into Dion, but this is truly one of the greatest albums I've ever heard. Since that time I have searched and wished this was available on CD. The thoughtful lyrics, smooth melodies, and pleasing sound are simple yet beautiful. It's a shame the man is remembered for "run around sue" This is a beautifully enjoyable album (as is Sanctuary) if you like singer acoustic stuff.....Enjoy!

I bought this to replace an old vinyl LP I had, and because I love the song "Sanctuary". The majority of this album is well done and very easy to listen too. Easily worth the price.

Most folks have never heard these albums from
Dion. Do not hesitate, buy them. The songs are mellow for the most and
the songs follow his life.
"Sit down old Friend" is very powerful in its context. The title song is
outstanding. Beautiful songs as well with a message that you will find
non-abrasive. It shows a growth that was taking place in his life from
drugs to God. Don't freak out now. He isn't preaching in his songs.
But, I guarantee you that you will want to play them over and over.
Happy listening, Jim..!!!

Now I can finally toss my 8-track of this album!! Suite for Late Summer is one of the most beautiful and haunting music from Dion that I have heard. It is a more somber album, definitely not a dance CD, but once heard is never forgotten. It was the summer of 1977 or 78, and I found the 8-track in a bin because cassettes were now the latest thing! I could never get rid of Dion's 8-track. Don't get me wrong, Dion was an artist with Runaround Sue, The Wanderer, and Ruby, and all those tunes that punctuated my early years in the 50's, and I still love his earlier music. But---but--- this album was a departure for him and it showed off his sensitive, full-bodied voice, not to mention the pure poetry of his lyrics. Thank you, Amazon!! My search is over.

sanctuary is a good record- a bit flawed- but suite for late summer- oh- ¿you already own a copy of it?- its great ¿eh?- ¿what?- ¿you dont own a copy?- well get one- ¿what?- ¿youre not into acoutisingersongwritery blahblah?- dont worry about that- this is miles above anything clods like james & jackson could ever achieve- its just brilliant music that happens to have an acoustic guitar playing on it- trust me- get it

Lots of oldies and songs I hadn't haerd. Like being back in the 60's again.