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Artist:
Russell Watson
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: £16.99
Our Price: £4.96
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028947801269
Label: DECCA
Manufacturer: DECCA
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: DECCA
Release Date: 2007-11-26
Running Time: 53
Studio: DECCA |
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Disc 1:
| 1. La Califfa - Nick Patrick, Russell Watson, Jorge Calandrelli, Don Murray, Nat Chan, Grant Ainsworth, James McMillan, David Westerhout, Brad Gilderman | | 2. One More Time - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Jorge Calandrelli, Mark Jaimes, Peter Murray, Ralph Salmins, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 3. Amazing Grace - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Jocelyn Brown, Jorge Calandrelli, Mark Jaimes, Peter Murray, Ralph Salmins, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, D.I.V.A., David Westerhout, Jonn Savannah, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 4. Have I Told You Lately - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Nick Patrick, Jorge Calandrelli, Mark Jaimes, Peter Murray, Ralph Salmins, Mark Forster, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 5. Jill's America (Once Upon a Time in the West) - Nick Patrick, Russell Watson, Nick Ingman, James McMillan, The Metro Voices, Jenny O'Grady, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 6. On The Street Where You Live - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Chris Walden, Niall Acott, Mark Forster, David Westerhout, John Savannah, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 7. Baby It's Cold Outside - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Chris Walden, Denise Van Outen, Niall Acott, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Mark Forster, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 8. Unforgettable - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Chris Walden, Niall Acott, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Mark Forster, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 9. Love On The Rocks - James McMillan, Russell Watson, Nick Patrick, Jorge Calandrelli, Mark Jaimes, Peter Murray, Ralph Salmins, Mark Forster, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 10. Time To Say Goodbye - Nick Patrick, Russell Watson, Hayley Westenra, James McMillan, Niall Acott, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 11. O Holy Night - Nick Patrick, Russell Watson, Alistair Gordon, James McMillan, New London Children's Choir, Niall Acott, Nadia Raibin, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 12. Adeste Fideles - Nick Patrick, Russell Watson, Alistair Gordon, Josh Abbey, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, William Hayward, James McMillan, David Westerhout, Grant Ainsworth, Brad Gilderman | | 13. Nessun dorma! - Nick Patrick, Russell Watson, Nick Ingman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, William Hayward, The Metro Voices, Jenny O'Grady, Chamber Choir Of St. Catherine's, Bramley, Guildford, Robert Gillman, Pete Schwier, Grant Ainsworth, Richard Cottle, Mark Smith, James McMillan, Jeff Boster |
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Outside In- the best!, 2008-01-05
This is an amazing Cd with the Voice showing his versatility with a wide range of songs. La Califfa is fantastic and so is Jill's America, but each song is beautifully sung. This man has amazing talent and I along with many others hope he makes a full recovery and continues entertaining us for many years to come. It is worth buying all his CDs. The only one, which was still good, but not to my musical taste was That's Life. Many people rave about it though. Outside In is an essential for everybody. Congratulations Russell.
Success in the face of adversity, 2008-01-11
Russell Watson's second album of 2007 (and his seventh to date) was released, apparently against the advice and wishes of his management and record label, shortly after his discharge from hospital following surgery to remove the regrowth of his brain tumour.
Ignoring the advice of his management and record company (Decca) to release what is possibly an incomplete album or considered an ill-timed release speaks volumes for Watson's desire to please his many fans, for if the intended release was scheduled for 2008 there was probably some concern by the singer that he would not be able to enjoy the appreciation of those fans had he delayed it until then.
I have great respect for anyone who enjoys fame in the face of adversity, and his perseverance through the pub and club circuit to his eventual recognition, initially thanks to his rendition of 'Nessun Dorma' during those early shows, has reaped its rewards.
I think this album continues and improves upon its predecessors in that it appears to be an almost randomly chosen selection of music, and the three special guests certainly add variety to the assortment of songs.
'Time To Say Goodbye', the duet with Hayley Westenra, is a beautifully sung version of this popular piece (it's in every ones repertoire these days it seems) and it's so good to hear it performed in a more slow and measured way than is often heard.
'Baby It's Cold Outside' with Denise van Outen (yes, she really CAN sing) is a simmering, sultry interpretation which helps erase the memory of Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews 1999 shambolic version of this song (I do have respect for both singers, but I think that duet was a gross miss-match).
The third duet with Jocelyn Brown is a nice ballad style 'Amazing Grace'.
The diversity of songs from the popular ('Love On The Rocks') to opera ('Nessun Dorma') will attract critics who claim a lack of direction by the singer, and although I can appreciate such views I think life really is too short and precious to let such concerns hinder music making and the enjoyment of it.
The album dedicates Nessun Dorma to the late Pavarotti, who I'm sure would approve of this powerful 2007 performance, and the sleeve notes dedicate the album to Watson's two daughters who helped him to 'be strong enough to carry on fighting through this very difficult period of my life'.
In summary an extremely entertaining album, full of variety and interest.
Best wishes Russell.
 Musical cliche for chavs, 2008-03-24
OK he might have a voice that is pleasant - just like hundreds of other similar singers but he is not an opera singer. I cannot understand why people buy this stuff when we have so many brilliant real opera singers with much better voices. I suppose it's the hype, giving him a label as 'The Voice' and exploiting the tabloid minded masses. Not a bad thing if you want to make money but ridiculous if you consider the alternatives.
Russell Watson is an 'opera' singer for the Sun and Mirror reading public, the type who enjoy karaoke and think Classic FM is the ultimate in sophistication.
Brilliant Album, 2008-01-04
I have all Russells CD's and this one is another hit. An interesting mix of music. i wish him all the best for 2008.
Another Hit !, 2008-04-28
This late 2007 album is another to add to the collection for Russell Watson fans.Its a little strange to grasp but the mix of classical and pop is sometimes a good one and Russell is the "Daddy" of crossover the Voice as he is also known as because he has power and range beyond most singers classical or pop that are round at the moment.
There has always been a debate over is classical best for the Voice? as he sings and entertains in his music and the passion and power shows what ever he sings!So its good to hear what else this versatile voice can do!What ever you may think of his success it is undeniable he has talent ,I am sorry but sour grapes just does not cut it with me his success is a reflection of his talent and voic.Come on ! if he was so bad no one would buy his music instead he sells millions of albums worldwide so he must appeal to someone!
There are some outstanding tracks on the album and I for one will continue to listen to them. if you like classical he has done a great ultimate collection,something different? then he has more to choose from it up to you! I am sure we have more albums to come from this powerhouse of an artist.
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