Silver & Gold

Vanessa Williams (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2006)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lava
• ASIN: B0002ZDVGI
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,203 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
On Vanessa Williams' second Christmas disc, she proves once and for all she's just not just a glamorous dishonored beauty queen. Over the course of her seven studio albums, she has grown into a strong, nuanced singer, with an unerring eye for a good song. She continues the trend on Silver & Gold, which is the first in a series of thematic holiday albums she has planned over the next few years. The singer eschews tired, overworked Yuletide chestnuts, and instead roasts an entirely new batch, including the title song which in the perfect blend of wistfulness and strength, while the island rhythms of "Mary's Little Boy" elevates the bar on seasonal music, and her coy, saucy remake of the Carpenters' "Winter Weather," deserves to be a retro classic. When Williams does tackle a holiday standard, she does it with a fresh eye and voice, like her while her jazzy delicate duet with r&b heartthrob Brian McKnight: it's so sublime it lingers long after the last note has been sounded. Outstanding! --Jaan Uhelszki

Product Description
Throughout her illustrious career Vanessa Williams maintained a reputation as one of the most respected and multifaceted entertainers into the world amassing accomplishments and accolades one after another. She has conquered the musical charts, Broadway, music videos, television and motion pictures. Now Vanessa fans can catch spirit of the holidays with her new release, Silver and Gold, an intimate collection of Holiday favorites and original compositions. Silver and Gold features the single of the same name and a stirring rendition of Joy to the World featuring Brian McKnight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silver and Gold has the "Right Stuff", November 1, 2004

By	Ramsess "gray" (Fayetteville, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

When I think of the name Vanessa Williams it is synonymous with class, grace, eloquence, drive, determination and sheer talents. The girl has gone from Syracuse to Broadway and didn't miss a beat. Not to mention a Tony nod for "In the Woods". This lady presence commands and receives respects from fans and critics alike. One would expect another secular cd from this beautiful creature since it has been a while; however, once again V. tackles another Christmas cd. I would be the first to say, "I am not fond of Christmas music". I mean how many ways can you sing "Joy to the World" which by the way is one of the fine cuts on this cd in which she teams with Brian McKnight". Nevertheless, V's rich smooth voice makes even the most boring of Christmas songs delightful to listen to. Each cut from beginning to end is well done and has a wonderful music arrangement. Because her voice is not overpowering, she is able to interpret each song beautifully without going over the top or over singing. This is a wonderful collection of old staples and some fresh new ones. I highly recommend it for your holiday gatherings or just chilling alone. I am truly a fan for life.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome Back!, October 17, 2004

By	Troy G. (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

For the past 21 years, I have followed this strikingly stunning woman that I have EVER laid my eyes on! You see, she is now a true music legend! She has gone from Miss America to A First-Class Pop-Diva and a well-established QUEEN! She has really saved us with her best work yet-Her 2nd Christmas CD, and I'd hope her next one will be a Smooth-jazz album, which happens to be her penchant. Not bad for a woman who is still selling PROACTIV at 4 am in the morning!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally she's back with the Siver&Gold voice!, October 16, 2004

By	Hsu Chih Jung (TAIWAN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We have waited for SEVEN years(!!!) to get her new recording album. And now, Vanessa's back and better than ever!
"Silver & Gold" is a treasury of Christmas blessings in variety. Vanessa once again shows her range and talent in her singing career. "Silver & Gold" is a great Xmas album, just as good as her last one "Star Bright".
The title single "Silver and Gold" is elegant and beautiful tone that Vanessa's good at. "Joy to the World", a duet with Brian McKnight is so fresh and new, they both give terrific voice performance."Rise up, Sheperd and Follow" is the powerful Gospel taste to show Vanessa's soulful voice. We can also remember the R&B diva via "December Lullaby", a great great song!There's also some Jazz songs in this album, Vanessa's Favorite music style.
Welcome back, Vanessa!