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Touch of Blue

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This tasty import is just a repackaging of the Universal U.S. version with a bonus disk of songs taken from David's "Then & Now" pevious release. The bonus disks contain the remakes of "Could It Be Forever", "Cherish","How Can I Be Sure", Daydreamer", "Some Kind Of Summer","I Write The Songs","If I Didn't Care","Looking Throuh The Eyes Of Love", "It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love)", and "I Think I Love You". If you have "Then And Now" just buy the US version. Now, having said that, this is another great David Cassidy CD inspired one would think by his stage performances in "EFX" and "At The Copa". It has a very mature, bluesy aspect to it that is like a fine, mellow wine. David's vocals are still beautiful after all these years and he still sounds good in his mid-fifties as he did in the late seventies! Awesome remakes abound here and David embraces them and makes them his own. A smokey vocal version of the popular 60s song "Spooky" starts the disk off then segues into a bluesy "New York City Life". Silky smooth vocals follow on Paul McCartney's "Blackbird" and the beautiful "Since I Fell For You" The fifth cut is the wildly popular 60s remake of "Walk Away Renee" smoothly executed and brings the tempo up a beat. Next is the slower version of his Partridge hit "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" which he has done often in concert as well as the following "Hollywood Nights" yes, the Bob Seger song which takes the pace up even more. I love the way he does this here as much as he does it in concert. He sings the song with soul and a breathy sexuality. A wonderful rendition. "A Song For you" brings him back into the dark stage witha single spotlight. These are the ballad tunes David does so well. He still has it. The mood quickly changes to a mellower slower version of "Mother and Child Reunion". Great version. The background vocalists are clear and the ooh-oohs are reminiscent of the Partridge years. Rounding out the set is a mellow version of Extremes megahit love song "Mor Than Words". Nice harmonies that are reminiscent of his later RCA years. A great blues CD that proves that David just keeps maturing and getting better! Worth a spin!! But get the US version and save the high import costs if you already have "Then & Now" and forego the wasted extra disk of repeated material.

I am here to buy my second copy of this CD, to send a friend. It's gorgeous, not a single song I'd leave off. I've played it for friends who had no idea David was still around (and he is, most definitely!) and others who hadn't even heard of him. Everyone agrees this is a wonderful CD. You really must try it, if you are considering it. You won't be sorry.

Who can sing " A Song For You" with as much intensity as the song's writer, Leon Russell? ---- David Cassidy Yes!
This is by far David's best work in my opinion. Every song shows his musical depth and the great care taken in the recording there of. I hope he can continue to break away from the Partridge Family pop hits that we so dearly love and bring us more of his own personal flavor and style. David's true talent has shown forth, bucking against his huge early success as a teen idol. What is my number one favorite on this album - "A Song For You" and all the others are closer than second.

Diana

First off, I'm a huge DC fan, and try to get to 1 or 2 concerts a year. I'm a little disappointed that David has sooooo much material over his career, yet he seems to keep redoing the same old stuff. There are a ton of old PF songs that weren't big hits, but that would sound great today. RAINMAKER, BANDALA, 24 HOURS A DAY, would be a few..... also, in his concerts he does an OUTSTANDING job on HUSH - the old Deep Purple hit. Why hasn't he ever recorded it? This would have been the perfect album! Other than that, SPOOKY is darn good, HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS just doesn't cut it, but he keeps playing it.... in concert, too.

I got this cd on November 3rd and have played it continously almost non stop. It is fantastic! I love every song on the cd!

This is definitly a good album i love the first disc with all the new tracks. like that person said it would be nice if david would not keep re realesing partridge family tunes. they are ok but his solo stuff is way better. Very good cover tunes on this one plus new york city life is great. thanks

This new CD Out of the blue is so great!
I loved David when I was just 8 years old. And rediscovered him when I was... well let's just say older. I think I love him more now. This songs for you should be released as a single. And Mother and Child reunion too. He has truely been blessed with a talent that keeps blessing his fans. You gotta get this CD and listen to it when you are alone it will speak to you from a very deep level.

I received this CD yesterday and listened to all tracks. This is a must for any David Cassidy fan. His voice is as strong and as wonderful as ever. Even my 17-year-old daughter and 11-year-old niece loves this new CD.

Just heard this album and couldn't wait to post a review. It is fantastic!! David puts so much emotion into each song. The best songs of the album are the first 10, of course. "Spooky," "Since I Fell For You" and "A Song For You" are must hear songs. David's best album to date. It's a must have for everyone, not just David's fans. He'll definitely draw new fans with this album!

I love this CD- NY CITY LIFE has a touch of irony for CA residents, A SONG FOR YOU, SINCE I FELL FOR YOU & WALK AWAY RENEE are besutiful, made even more sensitive with Davids Smoky, beathy vocals.