Peter Durward Harris | Leicester England | 04/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Clodagh is based in Britain but was originally born in Ireland. At the end of the sixties, she had two massive UK pop hits, Come back and shake me and Goodnight midnight, both included on this compilation. Clodagh continued to make excellent records well into the seventies, although her best-known tracks from that period are missing, these being Jack in the box (her Eurovision song) and Save me (which failed to chart, but has nevertheless been covered by such diverse singers as the South African group Clout and the country singer Louise Mandrell).Even without Jack in the box and Save me, this is a wonderful collection that showcases Clodagh's talents admirably. There are plenty of covers here, including Nothing rhymed (Gilbert O'Sullivan), Natural woman (Aretha Franklin), Betcha by golly wow (Stylistics), Will you still love me tomorrow (Shirelles) and I will, a song that has been a hit for several singers down the years (including UK hits for Billy Fury in the sixties and Ruby Winters in the seventies) and must not be confused with the song of that title from the Beatles white album.Although the definitive collection of Clodagh's music has yet to be released, this is still worth listening to. You might have to wait a long time for that definitive collection."
One underated singer
Mr. Kenneth D. Jones | wrexham.north wales | 07/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"clodagh released many "poppy" type songs, but also many unavailable fantastic tracks i.e. It's diferent now,I who have nothing,everybody go home the party is over.some available on this album. but how do we get c.d. re-issues of everything that she has ever done.If there was any justice,Clodagh would now be a diva de luxe and a premier gay icon.BRING BACK CLODAGH WITH ALL HER ORIGINAL RECORDINGS AND SOME NEW."
Clodagh, we know so little of you!
Richard C Krueger Jr | Culver City, CA United States | 08/01/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was drawn to find music of Clodagh Rogers, the truly loved Irish chanteuse. Like most of you, I learned her name from the Monty Python episode "The Cycling Tour". This CD has some of her early music, but really very little, mostly her later attempt at MOR countryish '70s stuff. I was truly disappointed to find her music sorta second-third string Pet Clark or Dusty Springfield, but mostly disappointed that "Jack in the Box", her song from the eurovision song contest which was featured in Python was not on this CD package. And you cannot find that song on any eurovision disc collection either! My bet is that there could have been a better more important package put together on her, but we are unlikley to get one anytime soon. For other rare Python mentioned songs, I recommend Pet Clark's collection with "Don't Sleep in the Subway on it" the best song ever written about sulking, and the newly released collection of Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson which has " Sing Little Birdie""
A must-have album for fans of girl singers of the 60's/70's
Mr. Trevor A. Aitkenhead | Northern Ireland | 03/14/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Clodagh Rodgers was one of Britain's top female singers of the late 60's and 70's. She had a string of hit singles, recorded some great albums, represented Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest (1971) - a big "honour" back then - and was seldom off our TV screens with regular guest appearances on a host of weekly variety shows.
There was (and is) more to Clodagh than the famous long legs, long blonde hair, green eyes, and great looks! Clodagh could sing as well as the rest of the British (and US) girl singers - she was up there with Cilla, Dusty, Shirley, Petula, Sandie, etc.
She had a very good voice and could sing in many different styles - big ballads, lively "poppy" numbers, soft soulful songs, etc.
This album contains most of her hits (except Jack in the Box, and Biljo) and many other major singles and album tracks which illustrate Clodagh's flair in dealing with a wide range of songs.
My personal favourites are Carolina Days (which ought to have beeen a huge hit), Natural Woman, It's Different Now, Day By Day, and the title track You Are My Music.
I had the chance to see Clodagh perform live in a summer season show in Blackpool in 1975. She sang a wide range of songs, and also showed her talent as an impressionist, mimmicking other girls singers brilliantly. After the show I was lucky enough to meet her - a down to earth, friendly and approachable star!
Missing from this album are her later recordings for Polydor (her acclaimed Save Me album) and some tracks recorded in USA in the early 80's. It would be great to have all her back catalogue available on CD. This album is a good start - now I look forward to having more from this fine, popular singer... Come Back And Shake Me Clodagh!"
We love you Clodagh.......
Mr. Trevor A. Aitkenhead | 11/10/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Clodagh Rodgers had one of the best pop voices of the sixties and seventies. Unfortunately, this selection hasn't been put together as well as it might have been. But listen to her singing The Difference Now, Save Me and Carolina Days to get an idea of how sophisticated and moving Clodagh could be, when working with the right sort of material. Of course, what could be more fun than her sexy, button popping number one hit of all those years ago, Come back and shake me. Yeah baby!"