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Voices

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Gerald Levert has been releasing solo CDs since 1991, and instead of releasing a proper 'Best Of' collection, we get this compilation of duets. Nice try Rhino, but you missed the mark by not including some of Gerald's superior duets like:

1. I'll Be Your Shoulder (ft.Miki Howard)
2. Just One Of Them Thangs (ft.Keith Sweat)
3. Smile (ft.Cindy Mizelle)
4. (They Long To Be) Close To You (ft.Tamia)
5. Giving You The Best That I Got (ft.Eddie Levert) - from the 'NBA at 50' (1996) CD!!!

Personally, I think these 5 songs are more essential than the 2 tracks with Men at Large & The Rude Boys, where Gerald is used in the background as opposed to a true duet partner. Once again, I had to do my own thing, and add the better songs to my own CD. The new tracks featuring Sherena Wynn, Vanessa Williams, and Levert are very good, and hold up well next to the older material. All in all, 'Voices' by Gerald Levert is a nice CD for new fans, who don't own his previous projects, but if you go way back, I urge you legally download the 3 new songs & make a better CD for yourself.

**UPDATE** Gerald Levert passed away on November 10, 2006! It is a shock to lose such a great talent, and hopefully his legacy will be appreciated by the legions of REAL music lovers. Gerald Levert was more than a premier vocalist..he also a stellar composer & producer. This CD is merely a 'sampler' of his 20+ year career in music. Rest In Peace 'G'!

i was shocked about the news that gerald levert passed away only reaching his 40's birthday. looking at his oeuvre - i was blessed to accompany his whole great career starting with the superb, minimalistic "casanova" in 1987, i watched the breakup of the group and listened to his solo steps from far away germany. he was a cancer like me and only one year older, so i understood his very intense access to soul feelings and always enjoed these transformation into sophisticated mucic. his very impressive work will leave a gap. he always gave 100 percent, sometimes even more in his songs, he was absolutely gifted with a universal instinct and inspired to record some fine tunes with very different artists on this album. so sad that it's his legacy...

I personally will tell you this much... from the moment I heard Casanova I fell in love with Gerald Levert. I love this cd because it is a combination of some of most passionate songs. He is follow the footsteps of his father, another one of my favorite artist.

Extremely pleased with this item - received it in a very timely manner - looking forward to future transactions with this seller

there is a song missing no 7 is supose to be a song he sang with vanessa williams.. last time i saw you it my favorite song

A great display of the talents of Gerald and others really pleased with the purchase.

Gerald Levert is the best perfomer and singer of his generation. He has the best personality ever. I'm very fortunate to have met him and taken a photo with him.

I like to hear Gerald sing with other artist. Once again I love all of his music.

Without a doubt, Gerald Levert was one of the best singers of his generation and with the disc Vocies were are given some of Gerald Levet's best duets. Some of the standout tracks are the elgeant A Rose By Any Other Name feat. Ms. Teena Marie and the classics That's What Love Is feat. Miki Howard and the breath taking cover of Wind Beneath My Wings with his father Eddie. Gerald touched the music industry so much that his set could've easily contained a second disc -- scads of equally deserving songs, including Keith Sweat's "Just One of Them Thangs," Mack 10's "Money's Just a Touch Away," and Tamia's "(They Long to Be) Close to You" and Chris Rock's No Sex In The Champange Room . While this compilation of duets featuring Gerald LeVert, is neither as great as it could have been as a double disc,the new songs -- featuring a reunion of the LeVert trio, Vanessa Williams, and newcomer Sherena Wynn -- are up to LeVert's usual standard and should make the disc worthwhile for those who have tracked the singer's every move.

Wonderful music, Geral LeVert is one of the best singers in the recording world. He will be missed. I now have his entire collection. Thank you so much for your timely manner in sending it. Mary Alice