Hearsay

Hearsay

ASIN: B000002HF5

Editorial Reviews
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Another Hand (1991) marked an artistic return-to-form for the alto sax-man, and here he continues a fruitful partnership with ex-Miles Davis bassist/producer Marcus Miller. Shalimar's Howard Hewitt sings on a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up," the first single. Otherwise this five-time Grammy winner delivers a hard-blowing fusion session that will solidify, and build on, his fan base. --Jeff Bateman

Tracks:

Untitled
(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me
Hearsay
The Lovers
Fake
Criticize
Untitled
Never Knew Love Like This
Sunshine
Crying Overtime
When The Party's Over

Customer Reviews:

I'm a true fan.......2006-12-22

This was album is timeless. I had to by the CD as I wore out the album!

Hearsay.......2006-12-21

"Hearsay" and "Never Knew Love Like This" are the standouts on this disc. Four stars!!

ALWAYS THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT WAS O'NEAL.......2006-07-10

If there are any objections sustained on the standing up for the truth guidelines of Funk law and order, please be the first to fulfill the ignominy of such. Chief Sun Star Ali hears and feels the very essence of the far east coast connection, and some
reel reel Mean Mugging. Prepare once again the sound system, for
the "Deeper Prophecy is Clear!" Flick the lights, for the 'Last Dance' is near.
In it's day this album must not be overlooked

Believe the "Hearsay".......2006-01-22

Smooth, sultry and sharp is the three "S's" to describe Mr. Alexander O'Neal. Way before Keith Sweat, Brian McKnight and R. Kelly, Alexander O'Neal was the romantic crooner of his time. With a smooth, though forceful approach, Mr. O'Neal's voice can make me drop everything and take notice, his voice is that captivating. With the help of musical geniuses (and two sickingly great men who can turn ANYTHING into a hit) Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Alexander O'Neal crafted this musical masterpiece back in 1986. "Hearsay" is a journey in it self, from slick funk grooves to heart on sleeve balladry, the album follows Alex through the joys and pain of love.
The start of "Hearsay" has party sounds and voices, much to the likings of Marvin Gaye's tunes. It starts off the album in a "this album is going to blow your mind" type of vibe. It builds you into what is to come next. And that something is "What Can I Do (To Make You Love Me)". In three words: Funky, funky, funky!
"The Lovers" is THE ultimate expressway crusing song. I have pledged to myself that when I get my first car, I'm going to pop this in when I graze my city's skyline. The thundering keyboards, forceful syncopated vocals and tight drum beats make you feel the love, for real. Soulful and empowering is the title track, as Alex shows his impressive vocal range. The biggest hit off of here, "Fake" is a snarky, snappy and down right funky tune about a girl who is well...fake! Hilarious lyrics and jamming keyboards make you understand why this song was such a huge hit. The next hit, "Critize" features some funny dialouge and the beautiful backing vocals of Lisa Keith. I like how Alex and her trade off vocals, nicely done. This song is a pulsating piece of pre-New Jack heaven. My girl, Cherrelle (I LOVE this woman, when I listen to her I wonder how in the hell did she not become a bigger success!) shows up on "Never Knew Love Like This". I always enjoy when Alex and Cherrelle duet cause they always sound so passionate. A soulful gospel-esqe tune awaits your ears! "Sunshine" is nothing but gorgeous as it is a beautiful yet dark ballad. It mesmerizes you from the start and has Alex really belting it out. "Crying Overtime" sounds like a precursor to some stuff that Boyz II Men would do later in the 90's, it really sounds like "On Bended Knee" (which Jam and Lewis wrote). It's a lush, heart on sleeve tune and once again Alex does it justice with his voice. "When The Party's Over" is cool and sultry and is a perfect way to end this fantastic album.
It's truly a shame that this album has mostly been negelected as much as Alexander himself. I just don't understand how Alexander and Cherrelle were shut out of the music business! Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have done their best work with them and I understand that there is such a thing as "The Janet Jackson Factor". I'm a fan of Janet too, but since I've dug deeper in the Jam and Lewis catalog and un-earthed Cherrelle and Alex, I've come to believe that the only reason why Janet became such a star was because of well...being Michael's little sister. Not that her music wasn't good (her music is good, no doubt-she has talent) but if you pair her stuff with Cherrelle's and Alexander's it pales in comparison. I usually tend to push "Control" aside to make way for "Hearsay" and Cherrelle's "Affair". And I'm being truthful.
After "Hearsay", Alexander never achieved much star power even though he did guest star on Cherrelle's 1988 masterpiece "Affair". And I never can understand why? Maybe he was overshadowed by Luther Vandross, who had really began to become huge with his hit "Here and Now"? Or maybe people were moving into a more hip-hop state of mind at this time? I have no idea why Alexander O'Neal became a music casuality. I know he still performs and has released some albums after this but he now resides in England and performs mostly there. How I wish he would come back and show some of these young R&B crooners how to really sing! Get "Hearsay" to hear a SINGER and get caught up in the funky jamming sounds of Jam and Lewis, especially since it's been digitally remastered in all it's glory. You will not be dissapointed!

JEN'S TOP 5
1. Critizie
2. The Lovers
3. Fake
4. Sunshine
5. Never Knew Love Like This

An R&B masterpiece.......2005-11-30

This is by far Alexander O'neals best album ever. This album is in my all time Top 3 best 80s R&B albums ever made. From start to finish this album will keep you moving. I have had a copy for many years now and it has never gotten old. Good music never gets old. It only gets better with time. I recommend anyone to check it out. From the moment you listen to the sweet beginning of "(What can I say) to make you love me", you won't be able to stop listening to the music until you get to the end. Man, what happen to that sweet Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 80s pop sound. I guess it is just memories now.
Enjoy!

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What is this?
Unexpected delight.
One man's pleasure is another's pain
Liked it
A Disappointment

Hearsay
David Sanborn
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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Upfront
Another Hand
Close-Up
A Change of Heart
Inside

ASIN: B000002HF5
Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

Savanna
The Long Goodbye
Little Face
Got To Give It Up
Jaws
Mirage
Big Foot
Back To Memphis
Ojiji

Amazon.com

Another Hand (1991) marked an artistic return-to-form for the alto sax-man, and here he continues a fruitful partnership with ex-Miles Davis bassist/producer Marcus Miller. Shalimar's Howard Hewitt sings on a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up," the first single. Otherwise this five-time Grammy winner delivers a hard-blowing fusion session that will solidify, and build on, his fan base. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

What is this?.......2005-11-26

This is not a very good effort from David. The music has no soul, its boring and overall play is just plain. I have played this album maybe twice in ten years... and that`s a lot. I can wait to get rid of it.

Unexpected delight........2003-08-07

I bought this CD back in '96, a year or so after it was released, and delayed my purchase because I thought it wasn't a good Sanborn release. Unexpectedly, this CD really gives you some regular 'Sanborn-type' compositions, especially after the free formed and conceptual 'Another Hand', and the laid-back/ballads 'Pearls'. It was 'Another Hand's' disappointment which really kept me off 'Hearsay'. Upon my first listen, I realized that Sanborn was making a strong effort to regain his old audience with some upbeat tunes along with the production help again of Marcus Miller. 'Jaws' really lights up the joint and 'Long Goodbye', 'Little Face', and 'Back to Memphis', all have a strong blues influence which works really well. This one is worth a strong listen to.

One man's pleasure is another's pain.......2002-06-11

Contrasting an earlier reviewer, I find this entry from sax wizard David Sanborn to be a highly enjoyable musical experience. Sanborn weaves a varied listening tapestry with slow jams to mid-tempo gems to downright funky scorchers. His reworking of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" pays homage to the original party song, which in itself was more of an instrumental (with Gaye's voice serving as the "horn"). Other strong highlights are the African-influenced "Ojiji" and the down-home sound of "Back to Memphis."

Liked it.......1999-12-31

I enjoyed listening to the CD. The tunes are catchy and I recommend it to any other jazz music fan.

A Disappointment.......1999-12-11

I had seen David Sanborn perform on many occasions as a guest musician with Paul Schaffer's band on the David Letterman Show, and I thought that listening to one of his albums might be an enjoyable experience......man was I wrong! Most of the songs sound like the musical version of a kid doing his homework while watching TV--a half-hearted effort by someone whose attitude is, "Well I know I have to write SOMETHING, so here goes..." The result is an album full of tunes that could well have been written and performed by a garage jazz band--but definitely NOT what you would expect from an accomplished musician. The one redeeming feature of this CD is that it makes an interesting and decorative (although expensive) coaster. Don't waste your money on this one!

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Hearsay
Alexander O'Neal
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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All True Man
Alexander O'Neal
Love Makes No Sense

ASIN: B000008J2C
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Intro
(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me
Intro
Hearsay
Intro
The Lovers
Intro
Fake
Intro
Criticize
Intro
Never Knew Love Like This
Interlude
Sunshine
Crying Overtime
Intro
When The Party's Over

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Brings me to the Arts world'
Dusk revisited
Jim Chappell does it again!

Laughter at Dawn
Jim Chappell & HearSay
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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Dusk
Serenity Rush
Tender Ritual
Acadia
Nightsongs and Lullabies

ASIN: B000001J2T
Release Date: 1994-08-08

Tracks:

Open Place
Autumn Drive
First Kiss
Heart On The Rise
A Love Of Home
The Looking Glass
Happy Hat
From My Heart
Surprise Visit From An Old Best Friend
Wonder
Water Scenes
Moonlight Boy
The Way She Likes Things
Laughter At Dawn
Within The Rose Of Lavender

Customer Reviews:

Brings me to the Arts world'.......2005-04-03

The first time i heard beautiful piano from Chappell is when i was 10 years old. The funny thing is everytime i listen to his music, i always cry and it always makes me drawing in a piece of paper. My mother still keep all my drawing until now. I'm 23 years old now and i'm studying Fine Arts in Antwerp Belgium. I keep listening his beautiful piano especially when i was working on my drawing and the beautiful piano sound from Chappell will always acompany me for the rest of my life. Thank you for inspiring me all this time.

Dusk revisited.......2000-10-10

This is another beautiful album by one of the best piano player I have ever heard. Chappell has returned to the beautiful compositions that made me buy "Dusk" in the first place. I read on the back of the CD that he wrote this for his daughter. How lucky she must be to be honored with such beautiful music.

Jim Chappell does it again!.......2000-03-20

Jim Chappell does it again with another beautiful masterpiece of solo piano music. Not since Dusk has an album moved me so much.

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Manila Nights
Jim Chappell & HearSay
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000001J2R
Release Date: 1994-08-08

Tracks:

Brothers Of The Sound
Straightaway
Lisa Marie
Victory
Tall
Emotion Road
Tanzania
Manila Nights
After All We Had Planned
Television
Empire
Still

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Hearsay

Manufacturer: Zassafras
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00006RSJE
Release Date: 2002-10-18

Tracks:

People Like Us
Alli Alli Home Free
Gypsy Heart
Charlene & the Social Worker
One Wave (in the Ocean)
Every Now and Then
These Two Arms
Home Sweet Home (South India)
The Cellist (of Sarajevo)
Ashes and Smoke
This is All (you will ever need)
Song from the Heart

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Does Amazon.com Sell Ear Plugs with this CD?
Lovin' IS Easy... In the case of Hear'Say

Lovin Is Easy 2
Hearsay
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00006EXBV
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

Lovin Is Easy
Lovin Is Easy (E Smoove Vocal Mix)
Lovin Is Easy (7th District Vocal Mix)

Album Description

2002 single for dance pop act. Their first with new member Johnny on vocals, 'Lovin' Is Easy' is the sound of the 'Pop Stars' winners fresher, happier & sounding better than ever. A catchy, upbeat slab of infectious pop brilliance, it'll no doubt please the group's legion of devoted fans. Tracks, 'Lovin' Is Easy' & 'Lovin' Is Easy' (E-Smoove Vocal Mix & 7th District Vocal Mix). This limited edition includes a free signed Hear'Say poster with lyrics. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Includes Two Remixes by E-smoove and Seventh District.

Customer Reviews:

Does Amazon.com Sell Ear Plugs with this CD?.......2003-03-13

Honestly, if you're even thinking about purchasing this CD, stop! STOP NOW! It would not be a wise investment. I've heard good music and they do not come close. Their sound is weak. They're lyrics are not strung together in a good fashion. They come off as airy and unpassionate. Please stear clear.

Lovin' IS Easy... In the case of Hear'Say.......2002-08-17

The pop sensations from the Britsh version of the show Popstars are coming out with this new album, and their first single "Lovin' Is Easy" is great. It's a new, mature and fresh sound for them . If you liked them before, I assure you you'll LOVE them even more.

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Hearsay
Rich Perry
Manufacturer: Steeplechase
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000065TM5
Release Date: 2002-04-19

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Hearsay
Brett Sroka
Manufacturer: Fs New Talent
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00006RSN4
Release Date: 2004-11-16

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Triggerfish

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000TAIU6W

Product Description

Label: Smelt Publishing Ltd. SP00037 Genre: Pop/Rock Release Country: Usa Release Date: 1990 7 Songs: Siphon, Le Tigre, Haze, Faith Without Shame, Hole, River, Blue Green

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