Classics.
alamsami | 05/12/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"'Universal Masters Collection' features some of the classic & most beautiful recordings by this unique performer. "We're All Alone", "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher", "Sweet Inspiration" ... they all sound wonderful. The sound quality is superior. Many of the songs have been recorded by other artists, but R. Coolidge's versions remain the best.
Recommended."
Best Single Disc Coolidge Collection Available!
Anthony Accordino | Massapequa Park, New York United States | 02/18/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rita Coolidge, "Universal Masters Collection", is without question, the best single disc cd collection available, spanning the entire career of Rita Coolidge. For those who do not want to invest in the two disc anthology "Delta Lady", This collection will certainly give the listener a fantastic overview, of a great career, at a great price. This disc even has her version of "sweet Inspiration", and "I Don't Want To Talk About It", which are not available on the more comprehensive "Delta Lady". All the hits and then some are here to enjoy. The cd comes with some nice liner notes and booklet of photo's. Rita Coolidge will always remain one of the ultimate baby boomer Diva's, who could belt out a tune with the best of them."
Timeless songs
Pieter | Johannesburg | 12/16/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"After serving as an accomplished backing vocalist on many classic late 1960s albums, the graceful Rita Coolidge had a strong presence on the charts in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Her firsts hit singles Higher And Higher and We're All Alone were covers of the Jackie Wilson and Boz Scaggs songs respectively, whilst The Way You Do The Things You Do was her interpretation of the classic Temptations song.
All of her most popular songs are present here, including her soulful covers of the Bee Gees' Words and Leonard Cohen's Bird On A Wire and her 1983 James Bond theme hit All Time High.
Her grainy voice and elegant style make her a unique vocalist although she sometimes falls into blandness on those middle of the road ballads. The best tracks are the subdued Fever, the romantic We're All Alone, the lovely Words and the poignant Bird On A Wire. Some of her great album tracks are not included here, like Whisky Whisky and My Crew, but this is still a superb compilation of her hits.
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Track Listings (18) - Disc #1