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	A Cappella Dreams The Persuasions Chesky Records, 2003 average customer review:based on 2 reviews view larger image
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My only problem is where do I begin to start the praise?

For my money the best singer ever is Otis Redding, who is an untouchable presence. But I honestly feel his power on this version of "Dock of the Bay." Another guy from Memphis who did alright mama, Elvis, has three songs covered magnificently. "In The Ghetto" and "Peace In The Valley" particularly stand equal to the original hit versions. You gotta hear the Tom Jones classic, "She's A Lady" to believe it. "Rainy Night In Georgia" stirs very deep emotions. And -- gimme strength -- "Steal Away" is audio perfection.

I hope this will spawn complete CD releases of the Otis Redding and Elvis songbooks. Dear Lord've mercy, the thought alone brings me to my knees!!!

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Beautiful, straight through

This is gorgeous stuff--wonderfully sung and wonderfully recorded. I've heard a lot of Chesky releases, and the sound quality here is well above par, even for them--spacious, warm, and intimate, like the guys are singing right in front of you. (Some Chesky recordings, especially the older ones, are a bit too "cavernous" sounding for my taste.) The songs here are well chosen and well sequenced, and the arrangements customarily excellent. If you like a capella pop--or think you might--this is a no-brainer purchase. Invite the guys into your home for a personal recital!

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Tracks
I Have a Dream - The Persuasions, Burke, Solomon | There's a Train - The Persuasions, Holmes, Sherman | In the Ghetto - The Persuasions, Davis, Mac | She's a Lady - The Persuasions, Anka, Paul | Don't - The Persuasions, Leiber, Jerry | Good Luck Charm - The Persuasions, Schroeder, Aaron | Ain't No Sunshine - The Persuasions, Withers, Bill | Dock of the Bay - The Persuasions, Redding, Otis | The Clock - The Persuasions, Alexander, John | Steal Away - The Persuasions, Hughes, Jimmy J. | When She Was My Girl - The Persuasions, Blatte, March | Rainy Night in Georgia - The Persuasions, White, Tony Joe | Please Send Me Someone to Love - The Persuasions, Mayfield, Percy | Peace in the Valley - The Persuasions, Dorsey, Thomas A. | When the Saints Go Marching In - The Persuasions, Traditional

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