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  Great CD from a powerful voice--still fresh June 14, 2009
I loved this album when it first came out and now finally buying it on CD I find it is still just about as fresh as ever. This CD has the original version of the popular "Get Here" (Ms. Russell wrote it and sings it with great subtlety; Oleta Adams later had a big hit with it). Piano in the Dark and Le Restaurant, featuring a sax solo by David Sanborn, are my other favorites on the album.
Brenda Russell's voice is powerful, yet she holds each song gently, never overpowering the music. Oh, it will take you back with some of the late-80s arrangements, but her great lyrics and soulful singing make this a worthy addition to your pop or R&B collection.
soulful bolts of heaven... September 28, 2007
she once said to me that, everytime I hear that song I think of you. I asked her, what song? She said PIANO IN THE DARK. So I bought the cd and listened to it and loved it. I still listen to it quite a bit over the years. And though she is long gone, every time I hear that song, I think about her. That song and GET HERE are the most soulful renditions on this cd. Brenda Russell has one of the most passionate, soulful, heartwarming voices you will come across. She manages to do what so many artists fail to do, just don't sing a song but tell a story in each song. Brenda's father was a one-time member of the Ink Spots.
Brendas' music was DECADES ahead of its' time!!! July 23, 2007
"Piano"and"Le' Resturaunt"are two songs,that,virtually SNATCH,you out of your easychair,right INTO,tthe songs' scenario!! Brendas' expert descriptive genius allows'these songs' to do this!!When,I listen to the words',and envision,the scene,I feel like I'M in a ristoraunte' or listening to a piano being played,in the gloaming afternoon!!I bet my last cookie,that Brenda,was probably a narrator,in a past life!!Her PASSIONATE,vocals,only help,in bringing her stories to life!!"Piano"was my ALL-TIME favorite song when,it first came out,and,almost,two DECADES'later,that fact stands!!This entire album,is so good,it could actually DOUBLE,as her Greatest Hits'album,as a friend of mine commented!!!Like,I said,Brenda is like,a woman from a time,yet to come!!
That girl can sing February 25, 2005
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Can't say enuff 'bout her but she got her skills. I actually have her album on cassette (but not CD I hope y'know something I can wait later). This is one of my classic or all-time favorites I ever listen to.
She does have a voice of a Natalie Cole, a lil Patti Austin, Angela Bofill, Nancy Wilson, Oleta Adams (they all sound alike), just to name a few. She does it all from jazz, pop, dance, R&B, funk, etc. And she has special guests on incl. Dave Koz and my favorite of all David Sanborn.
A lotta ya'll couldn't stand Kenny G 'cuz of the way he plays his sax so raw and a little overwhelming, 'nuff said. I still love him as my favorite artist to date.
Favorite songs are: Piano in the Dark, Get Here, Le Restaurant, Just a Believer, and Gravity.
I know I luv every song on this album. But that's all I can think of. Highly recommended.
 Down From The Dark September 16, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sometimes, a song constantly seems to put you in the mood for love, and the feeling of life. There are just some great guilty pleasures songs that really seem to do that. Brenda Russell really does that from the heart. Her 1988 song Piano In The Dark is a very elequent and bold song that really does talk to you. The feeling of love and lust really goes together with Brenda's voice and the way she tickles the ivories on this song. Nevertheless, it is really just a shame that Brenda hasn't gotten as successful with the industry after this beautiful masterpiece of a song. Hopefully, someone else is singing this song right now.
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