Something to Talk About
Something to Talk About
ASIN: B00000EDYN
Track Listings
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1. Now and Forever (You and Me)
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2. Who's Leaving Who
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3. My Life's a Dance
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4. Call Us Fools
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5. On and on
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6. Heartaches
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7. Reach for Me
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8. When You're Gone
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9. You Never Know
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10. Gotcha
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Something to Talk About,Anne Murray,Capitol,Adult Contemporary,Country,Country-Pop,Popular Music,Soft Rock
Average customer rating:
- My love is gone but not forgotten
- What a PHENOMENAL duo father & son made!
- Eddie Levert Sr. and Gerald Levert (RIP) give us "Something To Talk About"
- Something to Talk About
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Something To Talk About
Eddie Levert Sr. & Gerald Levert
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000PSJDDM
Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Bad Habit
- Slip Away
- S.O.S
- Get To Know Me
- Make It With You
- Something to Talk About
- The Simple Life
- Can't Get Right
- That What I Do
- Tapped
Album Description
Before the sudden passing of the great Gerald Levert, he teamed up with his father Eddie Levert Sr. one more time to record this smash album. The last time the two worked together they released a great collection of music with the album Father and Son.
Customer Reviews:
My love is gone but not forgotten.......2007-07-03
I have listen and cried just to hear the strong and handsome voice of a man I LOVE so Dear. Gerald's music is a blessing to me, I Thank God he allowed Gerald to pass this way! The CD is an AWSOME piece of work, if you do not have this project in your collection. I urge you to get it, you will be blessed.
What a PHENOMENAL duo father & son made!.......2007-07-02
Eddie Levert Sr. & Gerald Levert were perhaps one of the most soulful, powerful duos to ever live in my opinion. What may be most perplexing about the second collaboration between father and son, SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT, the follow-up to the exceptional FATHER & SON, is the pair sound even closer vocally than they did on FATHER & SON. Indeed, history may have never seen two voices who complemented each other any better than Eddie Levert, Sr. and his greatly missed son, the late (hard to say that), great Gerald Levert. While FATHER & SON will always be the definitive duet set between the two, SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT is a brilliant effort, finished just prior to Levert's sudden death in November 2006. There is no "Wind Beneath My Wings" or anything that is as soulful as the brilliant, better-than-original remake of the O'Jay's "You've Got Your Hooks In Me", but soul, sweat, and vocal perfection ooze throughout SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. I have to say, Gerald would be so proud, and I know Eddie is definitely proud of this fine addition to the Levert catalogue. If only Gerald were still here...
The album starts with the rousing "S.O.S.", where any Levert fan instantly recognizes the power and soul of the Leverts. The production is contemporary enough not to sound dated, but soulful enough to recall the power and vigor of 1970s soul. "I Like It" doesn't downgrade or sacrifice any quality, keeping both the new and old alive via soulful production. Once again, the melding of two voices with only small variants makes for another hit. One of my personal favorites follows via the Grammy worthy "Close & Personal" in which both Leverts bear their souls and achieve such a raw grit within their voices. The production lies somewhere between R. Kelly's "steppin' music" and vintage 70s & 80s sou. Equally good is the follow-up track, "That's What I Do", where the Levert men slow the tempo down and sing a beautiful ode to women - one of the most tear-wrenching duets of the album, where Levert tells the woman she should be "given carte blanch". The refrain is certainly the most catchy and most beautiful of the entire album, making you wish that the 4:08 track lasted for days. While not necessarily as good as "Close & Personal" or "That's What I Do", the great "Bad Habit" provides the fifth consistent track of SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. The refrain is absolutely marvelous in which the duo sings: "I can't let you go, baby you've become my bad habit..." I have to say the Levert men NEVER miss a step nor a beat.
"Slip Away" features production reminiscent of the sensual R&B sound of the 1980s and once again the Levert's provide for another top-rate number. The remake of "Something To Talk About" doesn't rival "Wind Beneath My Wings" for the best cover track, but it is a very worthy remake with very smooth background vocals that absolutely make the track. Honestly, the Leverts are very good at covers, moreso than a number of other artists. "Make It With You" isn't bad either while "Tapped" is another personal favorite of mine in which any doubt of datedness with the group is erased with its playful production job. "A Situation" isn't the best track on the album, but it is definitely solid and above par. "Get To Know Me", the penultimate track is very welcome here while
"The Simple Life" proves to be phenomenal ending to an overall exceptional final album by the duo that should've lasted forever.
Overall, there isn't a misstep on SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. It is well produced and I think it is another exceptional addition to the R&B market in 2007, which I think has been very strong this year in particular. Gerald Levert, you will never be forgotten. Your music and musical contributions are timeless; death can't make us forget you. 4 stars.
Eddie Levert Sr. and Gerald Levert (RIP) give us "Something To Talk About".......2007-06-25
You can't say that you're a fan of r&b music if you don't know anything about Eddie Levert, who is a member of The O'Jays and Gerald Levert (RIP), who was a member of Levert, LSG and had a grand total of 9 solo CDs and 1 CD with Eddie previously entitled "Father & Son". I grew up listening to Levert and their classics such as "Pop Pop Pop Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", "Just Coolin'", "My Forever Love", "Baby I'm Ready", "I'm Still Waiting", "All Season", "Quiet Storm", "ABC 123", and "Rain". Gerald Levert then went solo with such classics as "Baby Hold On To Me w/Eddie Levert, "Can't Help Myself", "That's The Way I Feel About You" w/Mary J. Blige, "Strings Strings", "Baby U Are", "You're A Keeper", "(They Long To Be) Close To You" w/Tamia and "Funny". Out of all of Gerald's solo CDs my favorite ones have to be "G", "Private Line", and "The "G" Spot. I found out that Gerald would be releasing a solo CD in January of this year and that it would be entitled "In My Songs". Eddie Levert starts the CD with a short intro and Gerald takes care of the rest. My favorite tracks ended up being the title track, "I Don't Get Down Like That", "Sweeter", "Wanna Get Up With You", "Hang In There" and "Is This The Way To Heaven?". "In My Songs" then became my favorite solo CD from Gerald Levert. The last CD that I heard Eddie Levert on was a CD that was released by The O'Jays in 2004 entitled "Imagination". My favorite tracks ended up being the stellar slow jams "Make Up" and "Why You Wanna Settle For Less".
I didn't even know "Something To Talk About" was going to be released until I was doing some father's day shopping on amazon.com. "Father & Son" was the 1st CD from Eddie & Gerald and it featured the classic "Already Missing You" and a nice update to the O'Jays' "You Got Your Hooks In Me". "Something To Talk About" was released just in time for Father's Day on June 12, 2007.
The CD starts off with my favorite track on the entire CD, the silky, smooth "S.O.S.". Gerald breaks down a situation where his woman has left him and he's trying to see if she is ever going to return. He apologizes for what he has done wrong. He just doesn't feel that what he did called for her to leave him for good. Eddie plays the point guard on the track and gives a nice assist on the track. "I Like It" sounds just like a track that would have been on "In My Songs". This uptempo jam is definitely another one of my favorites as Eddie & Gerald tells us how a particular woman is making them feel. "Close & Personal" is an adult steppers' jam and even if you don't know the actual dance you'll be out on the dance floor doing your favorite 2 step to the track. "That's What I Do" reminds me of "Sweeter" from "In My Songs" as Eddie & Gerald are asking a woman why would she be settling for 2nd best and not try to be with someone like them that would put her 1st and treat her 100% better. "Bad Habit" continues the tradition of Gerald Levert making sexy slow jams for the ladies like he did on "Deep As It Goes" on "In My Songs" and how he did on LSG's (Levert, Sweat, Gill) "My Body". Eddie & Gerald talk about how being with this particular woman has become a bad habit for the both of them. Just as someone would have a favorite cookie, candy or type of food as a bad habit. "Slip Away" describes a situation where Eddie & Gerald just want to get away with their lady and take a vacation. The whole point is just to take a break from their everyday lives to just be able to spend time with their lady. "Make It With You" has Gerald & Eddie telling women to not be afraid to take chances when trying to get to know who they feel is a special person because of things that may have happened in the past. That doesn't mean get to know every man that tries to get to know you. It means that if you meet someone special you never know what the future may hold if you just take things a day at a time, so don't be afraid of the situation. "Tapped" has Gerald & Eddie talking about a woman or women who haven't had any good lovin' in awhile. Since their history with men may not have been good, they decide that want to listen to their girlfriends and pick up some of their bad habits. Sometimes, as Gerald says in the song, you have to "give it up and turn it loose" and just have some fun sometimes. "A Situation" has Gerald & Eddie describing a course of events where they may have met a pretty lady and even may have wanted to "Do Thangs" but since they are already in a situation that they can't play a part in anything like that. Any man should be able to understand this song because events like these happen often for us. "Get To Know Me" has Eddie & Gerald talking about how women should try to get to know the real them instead of paying attention to them being celebrities or anything that tabloids or some kind of rumor may have said about them. "The Simple Life" is Something To Talk About's "Wind Beneath My Wings". The song is definitely a thoughtful slow jam and if you really listen to the track you may actually learn something and be able to apply something to your everyday life.
The title track, although Eddie & Gerald do give a nice effort, just doesn't work for me. However, that doesn't take anything away from the overall quality of this CD. If you liked Gerald's and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas' effort on "In My Songs", then you'll definitely enjoy Eddie Levert Sr.'s, Gerald Levert's and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas' effort on "Something To Talk About". If you have ever been a fan of Eddie and Gerald's music then you shouldn't pass up on this classic.
Correct track listing:
1) S.O.S.
2) I Like It
3) Close & Personal
4) That's What I Do
5) Bad Habit
6) Slip Away
7) Something To Talk About
8) Make It With You
9) Tapped
10) A Situation
11) Get To Know Me
12) The Simple Life
James' Top 5
1) S.O.S.
2) I Like It
3) Bad Habit
4) Tapped
5) A Situation
Honorable Mention
The Simple Life
Close & Personal
Make It With You
That's What I Do
Slip Away
Something to Talk About.......2007-06-17
The entire CD is excellent. My favorite is "Tapped." Eddie and Gerald has really outdone themselves!!! I wish I can say there will be more to come, but, I can't; but, God will give Eddie, Sean, Marc, Joe, and Men at Large to continue Gerald's legacy, as well as his passion of R&B. Father and Son, Part 2, and at the Leverts' best. Miss ya and love ya, Gerald!!
Thank you, Eddie and Gerald! God continue to bless the Levert family with continued success, and keeping Gerald's memory and legacy alive and strong!!!
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Something To Talk About (CD + DVD)
Eddie Levert Sr. & Gerald Levert
Manufacturer: Atlantic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000RWMWBQ |
Product Description
Limited Editon includes a Bonus DVD of Music Videos.
CD TRACKLISTING:
(1) S.O.S.
(2) I Like It,
(3) Close & Personal,
(4) That's What I Do,
(5) Bad Habit,
(6) Slip Away,
(7) Something To Talk About,
(8) Make It With You,
(9) Tapped,
(10) A Situation,
(11) Get To Know Me,
(12) The Simple Life
DVD TRACK LISTING:
(1) In My Songs,
(2) One Million Times,
(3) Baby Hold On To Me,
(4) Made To Love You
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- rock is now spelled M O T Y.
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rock is now spelled M O T Y........2005-01-08
All I have to say is, if these guys don't make it big with their music, then nobody should. One of the best bands to come out of the northwest. Awesome lyrics, awesome music. Rock on Man of the year!
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Something to Talk About
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Something To Talk About (1995 Film)
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Something to Talk About
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Something to Talk About/Harmony
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Two Classic Albums on a Single CD from the Canadian Singing Queen!
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Anne with synthesizers.......2005-05-25
Anne achieved considerable success at home and internationally during the seventies and early eighties with her blending of pop and country music, sometimes with other influences too, especially on her early albums where folk music was a major influence. For the two albums here, Anne has opted for a more obvious pop sound with plenty of synthesizers. If she hoped that this would expand her fan base, she was disappointed. Anne didn't impress long-standing fans with the synthesizers while fans of electronic music had other heroes and heroines. All that said, the overall sound isn't dramatically different from Anne's earlier music though it's noticeable. I don't mind the synthesizers but I don't think they improved the music.
As far as the songs are concerned, the standout here is Now and forever you and me, which became a number one country hit. My favorites among the others include Anyone can do the heartbreak (co-written by Amanda McBroom, most famous for writing The rose), On and on, Are you still in love with me and The great divide.
Anne performs the songs as brilliantly as ever, but there are fewer utterly great songs here than on most Anne Murray collections. It still rates five stars - it's an Anne Murray collection after all. Committed fans who must have everything will buy this anyway - and they will probably enjoy it - but if you only intend to buy some of Anne's music, there are plenty of better albums to buy (and I've reviewed most of them).
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