Saturday Night

Zhane

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 1997)
• Original Release Date: April 22, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B000001ANF
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,865 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth R&B, May 22, 2004

By	Andrew "Ciao" (Boston MASS) - See all my reviews

I love this CD. If you like smooth, mature R&B, than I recommend it to you. Tracks like "Saturday Night" and "Request Line" are upbeat, fun, rhythmic songs. My favorite is "Crush", which is a little slower tempo, great song with wonderful vocals on the part of Zhane. This is smooth R&B with out the manufactured hype that is so typical of the other stuff coming out these days.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zhane. Where are you?, September 12, 2005

By	Clarissa Bolding "clbzone" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Have you ever loved somebody, secretly loved somebody who didn't know?" This question is smoothly asked by two of the industry's most underrated vocalists. "Crush" is one of those timeless songs that is beautiful in every aspect.

Saturday Night is the second album from this powerhouse duo known for up-beat dance tracks ("Request Line", "Last Dance"), jazzy mid-tempos ("This Song is for You", "Rendez-vous") and heartfelt ballads. Zhane effortlessly express emotions most can never find words for. "My Word is Bond" and "Kindness for Granted" are lyrical jewels that speak on love, longing, loss & the ever-changing components that go with relationships. "I want this to be all that I have wished for in prayer," they lament on "Temporary Thing".

"Piece it Together" features the velvety-vocals of Will Downing and Najee on flute. Another gem. Zhane were masters of melody and blended harmony. At times it is even hard to tell who is singing. Is it Jean? Is it Renee? The clever remake of Billy Joel's (love the finger snaps!) "For the Longest Time" is truly unique & Zhane definitely made it all their own. "Good Times" plays homage to Chic's 1979 disco hit.

Zhane was in a class by itself. This duo epitomized class, sophistication and a style that was often imitated but can never be duplicated. Their songwriting skills were incredible and poignant. "Saturday Night" is a classic to relax with on a quiet evening, curled up with glass of wine, and a favorite read, or on that drive home through rush-hour.

Peace*blessings. CLB.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's A Shame This Album Was Slept On Becuz It's HOT!, December 20, 2000

By	"rlj2k" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

I have kept this album in rotation on my CD player for 2yrs now. Before the harmony of the Jazzyfatnastees dropped and before people heard the mellow sounds of Jill Scott there was ZHANE! Talented songwriting, beautiful, precise harmonies and banging' beats suitable for the jeep or the living room! "Request Line" is a smooth follow up to "Hey DJ" from their red hot debut album. "Saturday Night" is the type of song you bump while getting ready to go out to party. "So Badd" is a mellow/funky groove and "Crush" is achingly beautiful & haunting. "This Song Is For You" is MY JAM! Their remake of Billy Joel's "For The Longest Time" is nothing short of musical perfection. Then we have the jazzy slow jams...the sensous "Rende-Vous", the sweet "Kindness For Granted and the gorgeous "Piece It Together" with Will Downing. I am so saddened to find out that this beautiful and talented duo has broken up. I will hold onto this album with my life and continue to spread the word on the dopeness of Renee Neufville and Jean Norris as "Zhane".