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Because of You

Kenny Rankin

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Audio CD (October 22, 1991)
Original Release Date: September 27, 1991
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Chesky Records
ASIN: B000003GFH
Also Available in: Audio CD | Audio Cassette

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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1. Birembau
2. What Am I Gonna Do With You
3. Haven't We Met?
4. 'Round Midnight
5. Someone to Watch over Me
6. Erienda
7. I Could Write a Book
8. Always
9. This Old Man
10. Doralice
11. Because of You

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5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY GREAT!!!, October 6, 1999

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This album really excites me for this include one of my favorites "Someone to Watch Over Me". Kenny really did a good job here, very sexy and smooth. His new version of "Haven't We Met" is awesome. So glad that he finally did an album like this, which took me 5 yrs. of waiting for this to be released here in the Philippines. Lucky me! I was able to get a copy. How I wish he did these 2 songs when he was here for a concert.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative performances and recordings, April 5, 1999

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Combining the audiophile techniques of Chesky Jazz (miminal miking and processing) with the voice and composition of Kenny Rankin makes this a Must Have for both Chesky and Rankin fans. For those who have never heard Kenny Rankin, listen to this purist collection of prime Rankin compositions captured clean and crisp in the Chesky Studio. For Rankin fans, this disc is a Must Must Have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exemplary vocal stylization, July 28, 1998

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The "Kenny Rankin Album" was a milestone for jazz vocalization in America, so much so that it took Mr. Rankin almost 20 years to equal it, which he finally does with "Because of You". Smooth, sexy, disarmingly mellow, Mr. Rankin proves he's still on top of his game. All of the tunes on this album, including the delightful repise of "Haven't We Met" are all stunning but it's the final cut, the title track, that will absolutely stun you with its luscious simplicity. Mr. Rankin performs "Because of You" a cappella which only serves to magnify the raw, voluptuous, romanticism of the lyrics. This is an album that goes well with red wine, a small fire, and vivid imaginations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Among the best
Besides Mr Rankin possessing one of the most beautiful tenor voices in the world,it is also among the sexiest. Read more

Published 14 months ago by D. Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars "Because of You . . . There's A Song In My Heart"
"Because of You" is one of Kenny Rankin's many remarkable albums. It's a collection of eleven of the loveliest songs he recorded, four of which are his original compositions -... Read more

Published on April 3, 2007 by Rebecca*rhapsodyinblue*

3.0 out of 5 stars Rating Rankin
Rankin is a fine vocalist in the Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks(3rd part of the Lambert, Ross trio) mold, like them possessing an impressive elasticity and tonal roundness. Read more

Published on November 28, 2006 by R. J MOSS

5.0 out of 5 stars Rankin the Way He Should Be Heard
Kenny Rankin is known for being one of the best male vocalists out there, but this album is where all the elements of an excellent recording come together - great vocals,... Read more

Published on May 29, 2003 by Charles A Carlino

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Voice in America
This album proves once again that Kenny Rankin is the greatest singer in America.

Published on November 3, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Add this album to your collection
Another winner by Kenny Rankin. Though I love "After the Roses," I think this album lets more of Rankin's personality show through. Read more

Published on August 12, 1999

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