this is a great sampling of Melissa's earlier work - the material is flavored with jazz and blues from the first 3 albums, with the hit Midnight Blue, but many catchy, lesser known songs. Hits from the middle of her career, like Ice Castles, Come In From the Rain, Don't Cry out Loud, & Whenever I call You Friend round out the CD. The newest song on the CD is You Should Hear How She Talks About You. Most of this material is from her early career, when she had more personality and gusto and really belted out her tunes. This was the CD I was waiting for, since my turntable has breathed it's last gasp and my old melissa albums sat unplayed. If you like the more watered down pop from the late 1980's and 1990's, this may not be your thing.
I have been a fan of Melissa Manchester since the 70's, and I have literally ALL of her albums on vinyl! But I have never had the opportunity to hear her earliest recordings, which in my opinion are her best, on CD. This gives me such pleasure to listen to! I love all of her earlier releases, and all of her best are on this superb CD. If you are not a Melissa Manchester fan, this CD will make you one; if you already are, you need to get this CD!
I LOVE HER VOICE.
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This CD is very good. This CD I love 3 songs very much . 1.Midnight blue. 2. Through The Eyes Of Love. 3. Don't Cry Out Loud. She sings very well.
I purchased the cd The Essence of Melissa Manchester and I Love It!. It came in the mail and it was perfect. It brought me back to the 70's. It had both old and new songs as well as a few that I had never heard. She is truly a classic.
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