Wishing Well

Richie Havens | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 14, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Stormy Forest Prod.
• ASIN: B0007Y094G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,157 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deserves More Than Five Stars!!, March 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Wishing Well (Audio CD)

Richie Havens' lastest release is quite possibly his finest to date. I can't praise it enough- its timing is impeccable and most welcome with the world in such a mad state! Nothing comforts like Richie when he wraps his voice around a song. This time out, he's rediscovered his own fine songwriting skills- much like his earlier albums, most of the tunes are self-penned. "Handouts In The Rain", The Well", "Alone Together" are Havens' own, and among the best on this album. Other gems include "Paradise", and the Pink Floyd song, "On The Turning Away". Havens also returns to simpler musical arrangements here. His amazing guitar work is once again in the forefront after having been buried in his last two studio albums. Earthy percussion, upright bass, bansuri bamboo flute, Turkish violin and some additional stunning guitar work by Chris Cunningham help round out this lovely collection of songs. Highly recommended!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Possibly , Better Than EVER !, January 6, 2003

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jmowatt (Markham, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wishing Well (Audio CD)

As a long time fan , i look forward to each new cd as it becomes available...I had the good fortune to see Richie perform in my hometown a few months back (Oct 2002) , and got a chance to hear this music live , even before i bought the album....
Too bad most people don't get the opportunity to do this....
While it IS another fantastic trip through humanity , this cd
reinforces the fact that this man is larger than life on the stage...his presence , and his compassion are just as strong on this cd as his live performance , which is a feat in itself....
Strong songwriting , well arranged , and custom tailored to his voice , this cd STILL sends chills through me....
In these days of mass produced commercial muzak being blared by the airwaves , it's still a blessing to have a songwriter and musician of this calibre continue to have a one on one with his audience in a real , tangeable , and ethereal manner....
From the low droning notes to the high energy emotional battle against apathy , this might be one of his finest efforts i've had the priviledge to listen to.....
Please make it an experience for yourself , as well....
Regardless of musical style , or taste , this cd will appeal to everyone who truly loves music for what it is...and what it SHOULD be...

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, April 20, 2004

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Derek Lipman (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wishing Well (Audio CD)

Richie Havens is a folk legend. If you ever get the chance to see him live, you will feel the same way. There is something special about this guy, and his cult fans know it. He never goes out of style. His concerts attract people from all ages and backgrounds. Havens' voice is still rich and powerful, and he still has the ability to crank out blazingly fast acoustics with his unique strumming style. The songs on this album aren't too fast, but they are powerful. This CD has a few excellent tunes. "Paradise" is really catchy, while "Handouts in the Rain", "Stardust and Passion", and "Alone Together" are chillout-type songs. After listening to this album, you get the feeling Havens will never lose it. He is an ageless wonder.