Happy To Be With You

Artist: Jean Carn
Label: WestSide
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
EAN: 5032698015672
ASIN: B0000250FX

Release Date: 2002-03-20

Happy To Be With You

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Tracks:

Free Love
No Laughing Matter
I'm in Love Once Again
Don't You Know Love When You See It
Where Did You Ever Go
You Are All I Need
If You Wanna Go Back
You Got a Problem
Time Waits for No One
There's a Shortage of Good Men
Together Once Again
(No, No) You Can't Come Back Now
Revelation/Infant Eyes
Happy to Be With You
Don't Let It Go to Your Head
I Bet She Won't Love You Like I Do
You Light Up My Life

Album Description

Two-on-one pairing these two original Philly Internationalalbums from 1976 & 1978, respectively. Features the originalcover art of each & a total of 17 tracks, including 'FreeLove', 'No Laughing Matter', 'There's A Shortage Of GoodMen' and 'Together Once

Customer Reviews:

THE BEST JAZZ-TINGED R&B EVER........2005-04-15

I dare say that this is the finest artistic achievement of Messrs. Gamble and Huff and their organization, as well as Ms. Carn. I refer specifically to JEAN CARN, which is not to diminish HAPPY TO BE WITH YOU, an equally fine achievement, which is also included on this disc. I would also like to say that pairing Jean Carn with the Gamble-Huff organization was a match made in heaven.

And that pretty much describes the first album featured here. A distinct slice of musical heaven. The voice! The songs! The orchestrations! If you are a fan of jazz-influenced R & B, there is no finer set of music. I always thought that pairing the great Lou Rawls with G & H was a stroke of genius. While Mr. Rawls' efforts with the team usually sold better, the overall craftmanship and execution of the Philly music organization was never better than on JEAN CARN. ARTISTRY is the main word and the main thrust here. All involved appeared to be concerned only with creating a musical masterpiece. I cannot imagine my music collection without this sparkling gem. Perfect from start to finish, with enough variety of sound and texture to captivate. Hard to pick a favorite. "Free Love," the first single, is the pinnacle of the classic 70's Philly sound, while "If You Wanna Go Back" expands the sound a bit. "No Laughing Matter," incorporates the best Philly elements with a classical jazz feel. "I'm in Love Once Again," is different, also a jazz vibe, and almost an "ambient" piece, but, at the same time couldn't fit better. "Don't You Know Love" is in a similar vibe as Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs. Jones," but with a harder edge. "You Are All I Need" is in a laid-back mood, but still moving, swirling, and intoxicating. "You've Got A Problem" is a dance-influenced self-help message song, and "Time Waits for No One" is a soul-dance gem.

HAPPY TO BE WITH YOU features a title song that captures the best of the early Jackson 5 vibe. It also features the classic opus "Don't Let It Go to Your Head," which features great backing vocals by the Futures...an r & b masterpiece. "It's Too Late To Come Back" could have fit on an early Natalie Cole album, and is a fearless, tour-de-force, Grammy-worthy gymnastic vocal, set in a faster mid-tempo groove. All of the songs here are very, very good.

Highest recommendation for lovers of soul/jazz and incredible vocal artistry and dexterity.

SOULFUL MAGNIFICENCE!! BRAVO JEAN!!!.......2004-03-09

This collection would be worth its weight in gold just for the Philly debut album "Jean Carn" but you also get the brilliant follow up "Happy to Be With You". Never will you hear a voice like this as Jean's technique and vocal tone are superb in every way. My first exposure to this rare and under-appreciated talent was the Philly debut album and this one totally blew me away with its brilliant production and Jean's five octave vocals that will take you on the ride of your lifetime. Classics like "Don't You Know Love When You Feel It" and "Time Waits For No One" will amaze you that this singer didn't become a major Superstar as I have never heard any singer who could match these! The flowing "I'm In Love Once Again" is a great ride and the depth of emotion in "Where Did You Ever Go" is shattering. This great talent has the voice of a lifetime with the most beautiful tones I have ever heard and smoldering passion that will take your breath away-this is the real thing and don't miss the greatest voice on the planet that should be heard by all!! Jean if you are reading this we miss your great concerts out her on the West Coast!! Look at the out of stocks on this great and act fast!!!

Sophisticated Philly soul from PIR's premier 1970s diva........2003-06-17

Jean Carn was PIR's best 1970s songstress. This CD contains her first two albums and first-rate production from Gamble&Huff, Dexter Wansel and others. While not as jazz-influenced as her later albums, both are prime examples of mid-70s soul at its most sophisticated.

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