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Brings Back Memories

Clayton B. Tsuhako | Chicago, IL USA | 12/31/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Admittedly, while not a great album there are several tracks that I enjoyed listening to while I was growing up. Notably, the title track, Someone To Me and Heart and Soul. I have been waiting for quite for this to be released on CD and listening to it all these years later brings back some great memories."

One of the Best Female Rock Albums of the 70's

gassy goon | 02/14/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A classic finally released on CD, I'VE GOT THE MUSIC ON ME, merits being one of the best albums by a female rock artist in the 70's. Kiki Dee finally came into her own as a recording artist, songwriter & singer after over a 10 year career. Everything gelled together on this album. Having recorded for years, and coming off of recent tours, Kiki & her band were primed with new original material. The songs range from the stompin', rockin' massive worldwide hit I'VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME, which broke her in the US & everywhere else, to exquisitely sung, written and played ballads & mid-tempo songs. Every song is a great one, from the melodic SOMEONE TO ME and DO IT RIGHT to the atmospheric moods of WATER and OUT OF MY HEAD. Kiki's immensely talented blue-eyed soul vocals truly shine on the magnifcent HEART AND SOUL. LITTLE FROZEN ONE is a gentle , beautiful song about being the lonely one that is another standout. STEP BY STEP was the 2nd single from this album, another rocker, as is the album closer YOU NEED HELP, which Kiki gets to wail on, especially at the end. Every song on this album is killer, and it was a big album for Kiki, reaching #24 in the US. The original 9 track album is enhanced even further with rare A&B side singles from 1974 like the amazing HARD LUCK STORY [ written by Elton John-Bernie Taupin ], EVERY ONE SHOULD HAVE THEIR WAY , SIMPLE MELODY and HOW GLAD I AM, Kiki's 2nd version of the Nancy Wilson hit that she also cut back in 1964. They did not include the B-side PETER though, which was never on an album.



This album IS classic, and stands on it's own merits as one of the best albums by a female artist in the 70's. Too bad that The Kiki Dee Band didn't stay together longer, as Kiki made superlative music in this setting. All the band members played & contributed excellent, original songs. Kiki's high career mark for good reason. A stunning piece of work."

Kiki Dee Rocks!

Dennis Lee Cleven | Madison, WI, USA | 07/20/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is Kiki Dee's second album on the Rocket Label and it fantastic. Kiki Dee can definitely rock and her voice is superb! The title track, "I've Got the Music in Me" was deservedly a hit and she also belts it out on the amazing songs, "You Need Help" and "Step By Step" which are also great rock songs. Kiki Dee shows her diversity with some atmospheric songs such as "Water" which is beautifully haunting. This excellent reissue includes singles which were released during the same time period and they fit perfectly on this album. "Simple Melody" is a gorgeous song and "How Glad I Am" is another excellent rock song. Kiki Dee never has received enough credit for her albums and it is marvelous that EMI has seen fit to remaster and reissue the majority of her work. This is a classic 70s album that has aged extremely well. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Kiki Dee is a gifted artist and this is one of her superb albums. All of her albums are of high quality. As for this one, I say "Buy It!" You'll love it!"