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Track Listings

1	Alfie
2	Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
3	In Between The Heartaches
4	Make It Easy On Yourself
5	A House Is Not A Home
6	The Look Of Love
7	Count On Me
8	This Guy's In Love With You
9	Close To You
10	Anyone Who Had A Heart
11	ove's (Still) The Answer
12	Here I Am
13	Windows Of The World

Editorial Reviews

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Ronald Isley had a 2003 that most artists would envy. The Isley Brothers Body Kiss went to No. 1 in its first week in the Billboard charts in the spring. Still riding that triumph, the veteran singer teamed with master writer-arranger Burt Bacharach for this set of sumptuous ballads. Such event records often made to cash in at holiday time or to lift a sagging artist profile arent always musically successful, but Here I Am is undeniable. Recording live vocals with a full orchestra in the manner of Bacharachs 60s sessions with Dionne Warwick and others, Isley brings a quietude to this selection of Bacharach-Hal David classics and a couple of new collaborations between the composer and Tonio K. "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" gets the most radical reinterpretation; no longer jaunty, its transformed into something bluer but ultimately full of hope. Here I Am, one of the more surprising albums of the year, is a true keeper. --Rickey Wright

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.55 x 0.43 inches; 3.39 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dreamworks
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Dreamworks
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000C9ZK5
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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- #332 in Soft Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #413 in Soul (CDs & Vinyl)

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Gina K

Here I Am - There You Are!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2023

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A rather disappointing CD afterall...I should have paid more attention to the review that was NOT so positive about the Isley Bros.' voice with the selections of the master Bacharach!
NOTE: A better mix is the Stan Getz rendition of the wonderful track Windows of the World! By contrast, it clearly demonstrates how an Isley soprano voice, however talented, really doesn't record well with the selections on this CD.
Even though I listened to the recording on a YouTube video, it is not the same as listening to it on a very good system at home. Perhaps I'll try to listen to it at a higher volume later...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2022

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"I have no complaints-yet" (Just kidding)

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The Fancy One

When legends collaborate, you get this!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 20, 2003

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Here we have the unlikely pairing of two musical legends on one CD: Soul icon and chameleon Ronald Isley and multi-talented pop composer/producer/arranger Burt Bacharach, and the results are stunning, to say the least. Ron Isley's vocal interpretations make these decades-old tunes (with the exception of the new compositions "Count On Me" and "Love's [Still] The Answer") sound fresh, soulful and new. Eleven of the thirteen songs were written by Bacharach and his old songwriting partner, Hal David. If you're looking for the "Mr. Biggs"-type persona that Isley has adopted over the last few years working with R. Kelly, look elsewhere because you won't find him on this CD (thank God)!

This is music and gorgeous lyrics that speak to the romantic in everybody. I do have to admit I wasn't feeling this new version of the opening song, "Alfie" (I like Dionne Warwick's much more), but after that things get better. "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" sounds like a completely different song than the B.J. Thomas take on this recorded years ago, and Ron delivers it as only he can in that famous falsetto. "In Between The Heartaches" is really good, with the modern twist that Burt has put on it...it should find its way to many Quiet Storm formats on late night radio, as several of the songs on this CD will.

Particularly worth noting are "A House Is Not A Home" and "Anyone Who Had A Heart"...WOW! Rivals the versions that Dionne and Luther Vandross had made previously. These both should be instant classics! And even Burt takes a rare turn at the microphone at the intro of "Windows of the World".

The verdict? I really enjoyed this CD and I recommend it to other fans of both (the classic) Ronald Isley and Burt Bacharach. I see a Grammy win in the future for this project!

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Cotton Mather

Something Right, Something Wrong

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 14, 2013

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Burt Bacharach's arranging skills are on full display here. Many reviewers have already gotten to the heart of the velveteen warmth that rises from Burt's charts--more like an anti-anxiolytic but never a paralytic drug. Much like the warm waves that rise from the pavement on a summer day, Bacharach has found the right tone and color to turn this cd into a warm bath over the soul. I will, I am sure, upset a few by saying that I am not very fond of Ron Isley's style or voice.. Both are just not distinctive enough to interest me. There is a gel in Dionne's voice and an odd, but appealing, pull in Elvis C's voice, that holds my attention. Isley sounds, well, he sounds like every other soul singer who can hit the high notes. Happily, he never upsets--I did not find myself cringing. But,sadly, I never felt much attraction.

However, this cd is so marvelously arranged, orchestrated, and produced, that even Isley's presentation cannot weigh heavily against all the attractions. So--Burt, you have done it again. You deserved the Gershwin Prize and I am offended that you were not the first to receive it. You are, without a doubt the best American songwriter of the second half of the 20th century. Your tunes are the equal of Richard Rogers, Geoge Gershwin, and Harold Arlen (all Jewish guys and Burt is Jewish too--the "genius" in "genes" is your gift to the world). And Ron--well, discount my resistance to your charms--almost everyone else recognizes your talent.

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vernon bailey

Two Masters in beautiful collaboration

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2013

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I was at my brothers house over the holidays when he first played this master-piece. I knew, once I heard the first few notes of Ron Isley's silky smooth tenor that this was going to be a keeper. We played it over and over again as we listened to two guys clearly at the top of their game. You just can't go wrong with the timeless lyrics and arrangement of Burt interpreted by the seemless interpretation of Ron Isley. Ron, of the "Isley Brothers", famous throuought the 70's and 80's is still as good, if not better than he ever was - his voice is crystal clear. Ron's interpretation is so realistic, you're left wondering if he actually had a conversation with sun in "Rain drops keep falling on my head". These songs have always been special, but on this production, they take on a life of their own - they gain the identity that many of us can now relate. Some of the words, I never paid much attention, but the slow, exressive way that Ron whispers it, you can't help but hear every word. I also like the fact that this is not over-orchestrated by strings and such, but just enough to bring out the beauty of the songs. Listening to this brings an inspiration of intamacy to anyone's relationship - enough to make me fall in love all over again. Great work from two giants.

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Clive Culbertson

Outstanding album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 26, 2021

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If I could have given this 10 stars I would.
Take one of the greatest songwriters/ arrangers, plus one of the greatest singers on the planet, a bunch of great songs and the most sonically outstanding recordings I’ve heard in 30 years and it all adds up to a truly outstanding album. Glorious in every way.

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"Here I Am" Burt Bacharach + Ron Isley

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 28, 2019

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The cd itself was in perfect order but the cd case was cracked and old looking. I do think that notwithstanding that it was a used item, the case really should be in good nick too, otherwise it presents a very bad impression.
Kathleen, Edinburgh

Ingrid

Pure bliss for your ears.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 21, 2017

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Ronald Isley has a fantastic voice. Burt Bacharach is a fantastic composer. The two together are excellent! My favourite track on the album is 'The Look of Love'. It sounds so slick and with Ronald's vocal range and Burt's piano skills...it's just a fantastic sound.

j a mitchell

Totally relaxing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 25, 2019

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Wonderful, my friend even ordered herself a copy after hearing it

Tracy

Incomparable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 4, 2019

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Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful combination of two indisputable greats.