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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 6, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: November 6, 2007
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Sony Legacy
  • Run Time: 135 minutes
  • ASIN: B000W1V466
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,943 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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By Justo Roteta on November 12, 2007
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This superb compilation of Mr. Rawls' Philadelphia International and Capitol recordings is a fine tribute to one of the greatest crooners ever. The booklet has both a very insightful and revealing essay and is replete with photos from the various phases of Lou's career. The icing on the cake, however, is the superb sound quality on all tracks and the obvious care and attention to detail which the people at Sony Legacy Recordings applied to this package's creation. To paraphrase the title of a song Lou recorded on his "All Things In Time" CD: THESE SONGS WILL LAST FOREVER!!!
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Great collection of timeless music from a great singer. The best thing about this compilation is that it covers all the phases of Lou Rawls's career, from his late 50s and 1960s recordings on Capitol to his mid to late 70s revival on Philadelphia International, and some tracks from the 80s too. This 2-CD set shows the wide range of material that Rawls so skillfully sang; from jazz and blues influenced tunes to the more soulful stuff. If you've heard Lou ... you know THAT VOICE. A voice so warm and tender that anything wrapped within its embrace made the song totally irresistable. Rawls remains a very underrated singer and a masterful interpreter of songs. If you enjoy jazz and soul singers from the 60s and 70s, don't miss this one!
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This album has fast become one of my favorites. It really takes me back to my youth and Lou's voice is so easy on the ears. I had an LP and never updated to a cd until now, and forgot how much I loved the whole album. There's some very old phrases from the 70's in some lyrics, and oh so fun to hear again! The jazz R&B sounds with a little disco feel is alot of fun. It'll make you smile!
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Lou Rawls is one of the most legendary soul singers of all time. With his husky sultry voice, Lou delighted fans for decades with his music. Legacy Recordings has released a two disc CD titled "The Essential Lou Rawls." The two disc set includes 33 of Lou's classic hits. Songs featured on the compilation include "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," "Groovy People," "Tobacco Road," and "Lady Love" among other Lou Rawls classics. The songs were produced by Gamble and Huff for the most part. The music sounds crisp and clear on the re-mastered CD's. The two disc release not only includes Lou's biggest hits but an insert which features photos and an essay. It's a stand out release and its clear the record label put a great deal of effort into this Lou Rawls compilation.
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Once you have heard the sounds of the great Lou Rawls you will be hooked ! This is a bouble album of his greatest hit and my wife loved it . This was a Valentine gift that she will injoy for years. Lou and his sound will never be out dated for love songs." A ond of a kind voice " !!!!!!
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This CD is great. It really highlights the smooth voice of one of the greatest singers of all time as well as some of his greatest songs.
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If you like rhythm and blues, you will love this CD. This a good overall collection of Lou Rawls music.
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A great compilation of most of Lou Rawls hit songs in this 2-cd set recorded on the Philadelphia International label. You should listen to some sample songs on amazon.com, and then go for the brass ring. Lou sings every song with his deep rich baritone voice with just a hint of his southern roots. Listening to this great cd brings back joyous memories of seeing Lou Rawls in concert at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia back in the mid-sixties.
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