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Music CD - Syreeta: Syreeta/Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta
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Music CD: Syreeta/Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta
Artist: Syreeta
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Manufacturer: Hip-O Select
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602498623565
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Hip-O Select
Manufacturer: Hip-O Select
Number Of Discs: 1
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Hip-O Select
Release Date: 2006-11-13
Studio: Hip-O Select
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Summary: Sublime Music Heaven
Comment: I bought this album nearly two weeks ago, after having heard that it was worth finding, but not really knowing anything about it. I had previously only known a few Syreeta tracks, mainly the two tracks from her 1968 Gordy single (under the name Rita Wright), and the classic track "Harmour Love". I love her crystal-clear, sweet and soulful voice, and thought it would be worth my while to try this CD.
From the opening beats of "I Love Every Little Thing About You", I knew I was in for a treat. This CD, which has both Syreeta's debut album, and the follow-up "Stevie Wonder Presents..." is nothing short of a sonic revelation. It has been a long, long time, since I have been so moved and inspired by a single CD, but this album delivers in excess. Following the superb opener, we are treated to the soulful, haunting "Black Maybe", the lilting "Keep Him Like He Is", a funky, bizarre and yet wholly stunning version of "She's Leaving Home" that routinely gives me goosebumps, and other stunners like "What Love Has Joined Together", "Happiness" and "How Many Days". Yes, the whole album is a jewel, and I was sure after the first few listens, that this first half of the CD, her debut album was the cream of the crop here...
That is, until I really started to settle in, and listen to the second half of the CD. What an album! Syreeta's second outing is a musical journey, chronicling her tumultuous relationship with (at one time) husband and collaborator Stevie Wonder. This part of the CD starts with three fun, singable funky numbers, exploring the thrills of new love. The lyrics border on the repetitive side at times, but "I'm Goin' Left", "Spinnin' and Spinnin'" and "Your Kiss is Sweet", conjure the feelings of goodness that many people never want to have end. The funky "Come Get This Stuff" is sassy, and keeps the good grooves going as the album makes a sombre transition.
What follows from here, are three of the most stunning, intimate, emotional tracks that have ever been put to record. The mood mellows with the beautiful and sad "Heavy Day". Who hasn't had one of those? Syreeta's delivery is so spot-on in conveying the right feeling, it's chilling. As if this were not enough, the track which comes next, "Cause We've Ended As Lovers", nearly tips things over the edge. An incredibly potent melancholy ballad, with gorgeous harmonies, and some of the most heartbreaking lyrics about letting go of love. It's literally one goosebump-inducing moment after another. I can't imagine anything but a rock, not being moved by this stellar piece. The trio finishes off with another lovely ballad, "Just A Little Piece of You".
The rest of the album is equally as great as what comes before. There are a couple brief but interesting musical transitions, setting the tone of the story, before the final numbers, a great duet called "I Wanna Be By Your Side" and finally the uplifting, inspiring "Universal Sound of the World". Why this album does not receive more praise is unfortunate, because it surely is one of the masterworks of 70s soul, and modern music. Stevie Wonder's production (and vocal involvement) and the voice of Syreeta, show a skill and care rarely heard in music today. It is clear from track to track that love was the main ingredient in this masterpiece.
I didn't expect to enjoy this CD as much as I did, when I bought it, but in the last two weeks, since, I have played it more times then I can count. It's been a daily listen for me. Syreeta had the voice of an angel, clearly, and we can thank the stars that this marriage of talents between her and Stevie brought on such an immaculate pair of projects. I wholeheartedly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates good, and thoughtful music.
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Syreeta began a personal and professional collaboration with Stevie Wonder. They worked together on Stevies Where Im Coming From; she made a memorable cameo on the hit If You Really Love Me. While furthering his independence with the landmark album, Music Of My Mind, Stevie also wrote with Syreeta and produced her solo debut album, originally available on the short-lived MoWest label. Their personal life spills into the tracks, especially on the playful I Love Every Little Thing About You, which was also re-cut by Stevie for his album; and To Know You Is To Love You, appearing here in a longer, unfaded version than what was on the original vinyl.. Rounding out the album are two covers, of The Beatles Shes Leaving Home, and Smokey Robinsons What Love Has Joined Together.
The record was well-received critically but not commercially. Despite the setback, Syreeta and Stevie returned to the studio. Stevies second phase of his career had taken off, with the albums Talking Book, which featured several co-compositions with Syreeta, Innervisions and Fulfillingness First Finale. Their creative juices were flowing. The tracks were more energetic but no less autobiographical: Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta is a song-suite of their relationship, from love to marriage to breakup to friendship in 40 breathtaking minutes. Spinnin And Spinnin and Im Going Left were hits in the U.K. Guitarist Jeff Beck covered Cause Weve Ended As Lovers and, like Freddie Hubbard, did his best on his instrument to emulate Syreetas voice.
Syreeta was reissued on CD nine years ago, in Japan only. Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta was available on a CD in the U.S. ten years ago. Neither was available for very long after that. Now, both albums can be had on one 78-minute disc, with beautiful packaging that includes never before seen photographs from the LP cover sessions and a revealing essay featuring quotes from Syreeta.
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