Street of Dreams

Patti Austin

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 23, 2009)
• Original Release Date: August 24, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CreateSpace
• ASIN: B00000JR0A
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,310 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

From queen of the jingle to diva behind R&B's jazziest pop, Patti Austin, even in the winter of her career, is in possession of one of the clearest voices in contemporary pop music. Ostensibly a vehicle to interpret some of her favorite tunes from a mixed bag of traditions, Street of Dreams finds Austin proudly showing mentor Dinah Washington's imprint on smooth and seemingly effortless renditions of standards such as "The Look of Love," "Someone to Watch Over Me," and "I Only Have Eyes for You." While some of the newer material loses potency due to unfortunate sanitized and synthesized leanings, the aforementioned trio, along with the superlative slow-jazz title cut, rings out with nearly peerless class and flavor. She's still got it. --Paige La Grone

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Patti Austin; Street of Dreams

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PATTI AUSTIN - THE BEST THING EVER; SINGER NEEDS RESPECT!!!, October 22, 1999

By A Customer

[e-mail] from TORONTO , June 14, 1999 STREET OF DREAMS . . .AUSTIN EMBRACES OLD & NEW WITH CLASS!! Trademark diversity in place, Patti Austin, vocalist extraordinaire starts set off with a generous re-thinking of the otherwise bland "The Look of Love". (Bacharach and David never had it soooo good!) She even helps breathe some life into the old standard "Street of Dreams", the title cut, but when "A Candle" (new song) takes off it is clear that we have yet another Patti Austin treat for the old mixed tape. Singer, words, melody, and production are well-matched on this tune . . . music so good . . . ! When Austin sings "Someone To Watch Over Me" it makes the listener long for an entire Austin-Gershwin recording, so sweet the marriage of melody and voice. Leave it to Austin to remind us so stylishly why "I Only Have Eyes For You" is a standard. Colour Me Badd lend harmonies! "For Once in My Life" takes on a new face with an uptempo, funky arrangment that soars into a scat menage sweeter than any so-called "jazz vocals" I've heard so far this year! When Patti sings the much-recorded "Calling You", walls come down, curtains pull back, a new layer revealed . . . the desperation of the lyric becomes a siren song to lost loves. Could "Waiting For You" be the singer's most subtly poignant vocals ever? "Beautiful" seems even an understatement when describing the wonders at work on this gem, and don't be fooled by the laid-back approach on Boz Scaggs' "Look What You've Done To Me". Several plays later you'll be getting something new from the song each time, just like this great Patti Austin album, respecting the old by blessing it anew! KDP

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Trip Down Memory Lane, August 9, 2000

By	Wanda E. Moorman (Washington,, DC United States) - See all my reviews

Patti Austin has done it again. "Street of Dreams" is reminiscent of Patti's CD, "The Real Me." The rich, sultry voice of Patti Austin blends with a contemporary jazz background, making this CD one of her best. The CD contains a mix of remakes along with new material, giving it a well-rounded flair. Patti Austin is a true Diva with God-given talent. "Street of Dreams," once again, demonstrates the depth and seriousness of her musical prowess. Patti Austin has never received the recognition she deserves, but for those who know her, we know and appreciate the singing sensation really she is.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly beautiful, October 4, 1999

By	lionknockout61 "lionknockout61" (INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA United States) - See all my reviews

I just happened to make one of my weekly stops at the local cd store.Hoping to find some patti austin's imports or vintage cds,much to my surprise I saw the new street of dreams album,i try to watch tv and read magazines for upcoming cd releases, somehow i missed the hype on this one. a true treasure of wonderfully recorded standards. hal davis/bachrachs' the look of love is so fresh but classic.Patti has always recognized well crafted songs and with her incredible voice it the next best thing to a live concert.Many wonderful surprises;stevie wonders' for once in my life,the gershwins'someone to watch over me,the nostagic; i only have eyes for you,boz scaggs'look what you done for me,steely dans'what a beautiful world:remember patti is one of original babylon sistahs and a hauntingly beautiful track that i first heard on a cd import by celine dion,then i heard it again on the bagdad cafe soundtrack. Calling you is a song that timeless and beautifully interpeted by patti.This track alone is worth the price of the cd.but just think this cd is filled with other incredible songs.I play this cd all the time.I never tire of it. Truly a bonus and a must have. I cant wait until the next cd.