Ultimate Collection

Aaron Neville

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 21, 2001)
• Original Release Date: August 21, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hip-O Records
• ASIN: B00005NGX0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,582 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Aaron Neville's story is one of struggling and trouble, but ultimately triumph. He's labored on the docks of his hometown, battled with narcotics addiction and done jail time. However, he overcame his personal demons to become an international radio favorite, a multi-Grammy. Award winner and, along the way, even entertained the President of the United States.

The third of four bothers, Aaron Neville - whose voice at times seems to on loan from a higher power - was born January 24, 1941, and grew up in a close knit family on Valence Street in Uptown New Orleans before moving to the newly constructed Calliope Projects. Neville's father, Arthur, worked in the merchant marine and drove a cab; his mother, Amelia, took care of rearing the children.

"My mother was the sweetest and most understanding woman I ever knew," said Neville. "She read us Peter Rabbit. I've always felt I got my strength from my father, my compassion from my mother."

As a youth, Neville was a fan of radio serials, especially those with a Western theme. When he had some change in his pocket, he'd go to the Carver or the nearby Gallo Theater to watch Roy Rogers, Lone Ranger, Hop Along Cassidy and Gene Autry films. Inspired by what he say at the movies, Neville organized games of Cowboys and Indians in the Calliope's courtyard. He referred to himself as "Apache Red" and terrorized his playmates on a stick horse he made from his mother's floor mop.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific voice and talent, December 30, 2001

By	Bob (CA) - See all my reviews

I first heard Neville on the soundtrack to the movie "Phenomenon." I then bought his "Soulful Christmas" CD...Wow! He has a unique and wonderful voice that must be experienced to be appreciated. You can't miss with this Ultimate Collection. Most of his best stuff is here (Amazing Grace is not, however). This guy epitomizes Soul, without the anger and frustration of today's black hip hop musicians. It's wonderful music....right up there with Marvin Gaye - trust me.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Collection - Aaron Neville's Best?, March 20, 2005

By	Sherron Gerald "Nature Lover" (Wiggins, MS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm listening to this CD right now, and I'm so entranced by all the tunes on this CD! Just one beautiful song after the other, full of gorgeous harmony and soulful expression!
I think this is my favorite Aaron Neville CD - I've got five, so I guess I'll just have to order the rest of them to be sure! :)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best, September 26, 2002

By	Mommy (California) - See all my reviews

I can honestly say this is the best CD I have ever listened to. If you love the voice of Aaron Neville and love music that speaks from the heart, buy this CD-- You won't regret it.