Toughest Girl Alive

Candye Kane | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 6, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bullseye Blues
• ASIN: B00004TH6E
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,002 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #25 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Vocal Blues

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough, tougher, toughest!, June 7, 2000

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chris haiss (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toughest Girl Alive (Audio CD)

"The Toughest Girl Alive" reflects Candye's immense talent as a songwriter and a singer. The diverse songs make this CD a real jewel. Not only do they have great lyrics to which it is easy to relate, they also have this swing and rhythm that goes straight into your blood! You just can't keep your feet on the ground, while Candye's powerful voice wants to make you "Scream in the Night"! Five stars for this well-rounded CD!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is Candye at her Best, October 28, 2003

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John Standiford (Cypress, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toughest Girl Alive (Audio CD)

First off, let's make it clear that Candye Kane is not some novelty act. While some folks like to focus more on her past and on her looks in reviewing her work, this is a serious vocalist with an exceptional backing band. There are few people on the planet who can belt out a song like Candye. Add to that, an allure that is hard to ignore and you have someone who makes great CDs and performs at unforgettable shows.

Of all of her work this CD is by far the best. I don't think there is a weak cut on the entire album and most of these songs will either get your feet moving, put a smile on your face or at least get you to stop and reflect.

While I would recommend anything she has ever recorded, this along with Diva La Grande are the perfect place to start in terms of appreciating her talent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Beautiful Woman Makes Big Beautiful Music, August 8, 2001

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happydogpotatohead "happydogpotatohead" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toughest Girl Alive (Audio CD)

Candye has had an outrageous life and an outrageous career, and judging by this sharp, expansive and swingin' CD, it's not over by a long shot. Candye sets herself up as a classically bawdy belter in the mold of early Della Reese, Ruth Brown and Big Maybelle, with a little Rusty Warren thrown in. And it works. For me there's not a bad song on here. It's absolutely the best CD to put in when there's a party going on. Even when the CD slows down for some questionable material (Didn't We and Highway of Tears) her big, warm voice carries it along anyway.

A real surprise of a CD; I was familiar with Candye from her previous career in the, ahem, adult entertainment industry but had NO idea that behind the big beautiful exterior there was an equally big, beautiful music talent. Anybody who likes swing and blues, a little on the salty side, will dig this immensely. Candye might be the Toughest Girl Alive but I've always had a soft spot for Tough Girls. They've always got more substance than those prefab teen cuties.