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RITA COOLIDGE- 3 CLASSIC RELEASES IN A ROW --BEFORE HER POP

Nat Tombrello | Hoover, Alabama | 04/09/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"RITA COOLIDGE can sing it all pop, rock, soul, country, and all are represented on this 2 disc release. when

"anytime, anywhere" "love me again" were released i was hoping it just keeps going.and then "rita coolidge"

and "nice feelin" were released i really got excited. and i never thought her 3 best serious, classic,

releases were all gonna be next as this wonderful 2 disc set. rita coolidge with her smoky vocals with class,

style, and soul, are finally here. these 3 releases were released one after the other on her record label

A&M--these releases were before she hit it big with "anytime anywhere" which is a excellent release in itself

but these 3 are the ones where rita coolidge approached and made her own brand of signature sound on just

magnificent songs and great songwriter's. these 3 releases are all strong in song choices, production, and rita

makes them all her own. i mean "the lady's not for sale" which opens with "my crew" and gets better and better

with "bird on the wire" "i'll be your baby tonight" "everybody loves a winner" all of these and the other's

are performed with expert taste and sound quality. on to "fall into spring" now this one just moves into

another set of incredible songs "love has no pride", "hold an old friend's hand" and flows deeply into a great

gospel sound. my fsvorite "it's only love" soulful, bluesy, sexy, and sophiscated, with excellent song choices

"born to love me" one of the best songs rita has ever recorded. "it's only love" "don't let love pass you by"

and "late again" (this song is sung with such coolness and ease)i have all her releases as mentioned above

and own "satisfied" as a import CD. please release "heartbreak radio" and "never let you go" these are 2 more

great releases rita recorded. i love the way she sings with such passion, coolness, and ease, and every song

she records is given the same 100% respect and seriousness in the way she makes these songs just sound better.

thanks AMAZON for your excellent service. if you want good singing, great session bands, haunting vocals,

and a incredible package of some of the best songwriting then this is it"

Soul Penetration

Sharon G Acker | Neotsu, Oregon, US | 07/22/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rita Coolidge speaks to the depth of the listener's soul from hers. Especially poignant tracks are "Bird on a Wire" and "Inside of Me." Both will be part of the program at my memorial service, should I ever succumb....



Her throaty, southern accent creates a memorable image of a lady hurting, experiencing love and life in the most heartfelt sense. Personal reflection and musical talent guarantee the listener of an incredible journey into a mature woman's romantic experience."

Three Great Albums In One Set

jimwryt | Los Angeles, CA USA | 05/14/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The two Rita Coolidge albums I have always wanted to have on CD are finally here. FALL INTO SPRING and IT'S ONLY LOVE are both from the mid-70's and are beautifully done. I have waited for them to come out on CD for years. (THE LADY'S NOT FOR SALE is excellent too; it was released as a single CD some years ago.) The song selection on all three albums is first-rate and her delivery is, as always, perfection. Rita Coolidge can get to the essence of a lyric and her gorgeous vocals are a perfect match for these songs.



My favorites include "Bird on the Wire", "A Woman Left Lonely," "Love Has No Pride," "Hold an Old Friend's Hand," "Desperadoes Waiting for the Train," "We Had it All," "It's Only Love," and "Born to Love Me."



The package also includes extensive liner notes and photos. A great set at a great price."