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John Waite
Downtown: Journey of a Heart
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Blue Venus
2. The Hard Way
3. In Dreams
4. Missing You (Duet with Alison Krauss)
5. Keys To Your Heart
6. New York City Girl
7. Highway 61 Revisited
8. Isn't It Time
9. St. Patrick's Day
10. Headfirst
11. Downtown
12. When I See You Smile

CD Details

All Artists: John Waite
Title: Downtown: Journey of a Heart
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rounder / Umgd
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 1/9/2007
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Soft Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 011661907324

Synopsis

Album Description

DOWNTOWN...Journey of a Heart is a musical journey, a collection of new recordings of John Waite's greatest hits, including a stunning duet with Alison Krauss on a new rendition of the radio staple "Missing You," plus extraordinary re-recordings of other songs John made famous such as The Babys' "Isn't It Time" and Bad English's "When I See You Smile." Waite also adds an infectious version of Bob Dylan's "Highway 61," and the sweeping balladry of "St. Patrick's Day" and 'New York City Girl."

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CD Reviews

Worth listening to for JW fans

B. Kagan Ceylan | Madison, WI | 01/27/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"While there are no new materials in this album, remaking of some of the songs are definitely worth listening to for JW fans. When Bad English albums are selling for pennies these days, one should not expect a huge success from remaking of Bad English songs like When I see you smile. However, as a long time Bad English and JW fan, I have no complaints. Missing You featuring Allison Krauss is definitely worth listening to."

Great CD Again by John Waite

Happyshopping | Brooklyn, NY USA Baby. | 07/17/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hey guys I might be a bit on the young side.(30 to be exact.) This John Waite CD is a future classic his re-working of again "Missing You" with his new girlfriend Alison K. they are both fabulous together singing this painful little song. You know what its not that bad at all. I got my family friend into John she loves "In Dreams" and "Isn't It Time" I love his cover of Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited". He and I love Bob Dylan that is cool I said "Thanks Man For Cover Dylan Again". I love "Isn't It Time" Great song by The Babys who knew John would be successful solo artist. You Rock Man This is why I love John Waite."

Maybe for JW fans but I love this!

S. L. Knights | England | 07/28/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a JW fan since Missing You/Tears (and then went back to The Babys and forward to Bad English etc.) and I totally love this release. I appreciate that there is little in the way of new material here but I really enjoy the remakes/different takes on some of the classics.

JW's voice has lost none of its sparkle and there are some great (and poignant) moments here. I am suprised at the negative comments by other reviewers, I am more excited by this JW release than I have been since Rovers Return! And this is a much better record too.

Give it a chance!"

Time for some new music

J. Gilbert | Alexandria, VA USA | 04/06/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I am a self-professed John Waite devotee and own most everything he's done (except for the impossible-to-find King Biscuit Flower Hour CD) in his various incarnations. I'm disappointed to see the second straight "new" album with next to zero new tracks (the one real exception being St. Patrick's Day). This is the same problem I had with "The Hard Way" which had one new song, one new instrumental, and an acoustic version of "Missing You" along with reissues of other material. Great if you're an enthusiast, but otherwise, keep your fingers crossed we'll actually get some NEW material from John at some point soon!"

JOHN ROCKS!!

Susie | Canada | 06/06/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is excellent but then I am biased as I have loved John Waite as a singer since first hearing Headfirst! I didn't buy The Hard Way but recently started getting into his music again after a few years and purchased this one, so the songs from that CD were new to me. I think The Hard Way and New York City Girl are two of the best songs he has ever done - he is an amazing singer of not only ballads but rock songs as well. The new versions of In Dreams, Downtown, Isn't It Time and When I See You Smile are awesome - I like them better than the originals! He sings them so beautifully and his voice is more upfront on the acoustic versions. Usually songs don't sound that good when singers redo them but then John is not your usual singer! St. Patrick's Day is another gem. Anyone who loves John's singing should love this CD - especially with the revisited songs. There is rock, ballads and blues and a voice that will hit you right in your heart! To me, John is one of the best singers to come out of Britain in the 70's and one of the best songwriters - he's right up there with Freddie Mercury in my opinion. We can only hope that he will come out with another CD before long and tour again!"