Soul Essentials Series. Best of
London : Polydor, 1997
Format: Music CD
Description: 1 sound disc ; 4 3/4 in.
This greatest-hits title was the first of its kind upon its release in 1979. During that time, Roy Ayers was one of the leading acts on Polydor Records and solidified his R&B/disco success with "Running Away," included here. The dichotomy between Ayers as a jazz act and an R&B/jazz quiet storm presence is all but kicked off by this album. The emphasis is on the earlier work. The definitive early-'70s songs "Red Black and Green" and "We Live in Brooklyn Baby" both retain their snap and visceral charm. A few great tracks aren't here (including "Kiss" and "Is It Too Late to Try"), but The Best of Roy Ayers: Love Fantasy goes the extra mile to include not only the best of Roy Ayers' work but also key non-hits such as "Gotta Find a Lover" and "You Send Me." ~ Jason Elias
Contents:
Love will bring us together (5:52) -- Running away (3:57) -- Red, black and green (4:36) -- Mystic voyage (3:39) -- What you won't do for love (5:49) -- Don't stop the feeling (8:12) -- Coffy is the color (2:59) -- We live in Brooklyn, baby (3:43) -- Searching (4:06) -- Everybody loves the sunshine (3:45) -- Gotta find a lover (7:08) -- You send me (8:25) -- For real (3:47) -- Destination motherland (4:51) -- He's a superstar (5:34).
UPC: 731453707429
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
CD JAZZ Aye | Northeast Indoors | Music CD | In |