Dionne Warwick - Dionne

Dionne At Her Best

This is the album that kicked off her Arista contract and it adds lustre to an already sparkling career. After struggling with Warner Bros. just to get her product out and heard it was refreshing for Dionne to know that a company would provide nothing but the best material for her and get her product out and heard. And heard is what it was and it made it all the way to platnum status and garned her two grammy's. If you own no other Dionne album in your collection then this is the one to introduce you to the lady and her music. February 12, 2007

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And what is there more to say about this talented Diva that makes anyone a loyal fan of hers. This 1979 album known simply as Dionne is a must for anyone's collection and is the first of many Dionne Warwick albums with the Arista label. Produced by Arista Labelmate Barry Manilow this album is also fine for any Barry fan but first we'll discuss the many great songs on this classic album,
1. I'll Never Love This Way Again,
This song was Dionne's first mega hit from this album. Cissy Houston performed this song originally and this remake is totally awesome,
2. After you,
This Barry Manilowish tune is the second of many hits from the album a very soothing tune,
3. Feeling old Feelings,
Yet another ballad that showcases Dionne's vocal style,
4. Deja Vu,
This song is written by Issac Hayes of Shaft fame a jazzy ballad,
5. The Letter,
A fun remake of the Box Tops hit and Dionne sings it in a fun way. Check out the piano bridge at rhe end it rocks,
6. In your eyes,
This Karen Carpenterish tune is a wholesome love ballad that could be a twin to Jackie Deshannon's hit What the world needs now but very soothing with a mix of bells and whistles,
7. All The Time,
A piano starts this jazzy ballad that's very nice indeed,
8. My Everlasting love,
Another ballad,
9. Out Of your hands,
Dionne tries disco mighty impressive,
10. Who what when where why,
Another fun song that should have been a hit but still very cool,
DO not waste your money on this classic and be sure to check out these albums from these artists,
The Carpenters-Love Songs, Roberta Flack-The Best Of Roberta Flack, and Barry Manilow-Ultimate Manilow
Listen with your eyes and enjoy,
HOTSEAT June 13, 2003

Dionne and Barry Manilow A Great Pair!

DIONNE is a nostalgic album for me in the sense it was released in 1979 just after having seen Barry Manilow for the 6th time in concert (I have seen him 16 times more since - see my Barry Reviews too!). Dionne Warwick has one of those memorable industry voices and she has quite a library of hits herself. Why do I mention this? He wrote, produced, arranged and sang on this album for Dionne. The biggest single release that came from this album was of course, I'll Never Love This Way Again'.

However some of my favorites are the rerecording of Barry's own `All The Time' (with Barry on Piano) and the new `Deja Vu' are subtle ballads that expose this woman's velvet voice. Now since this was the late 70's there are two upbeat, disco reminiscent songs like `Out Of My Hands' - and my personal favorite `Who, What, When, Where, Why?'.

Now you want love songs with strings and full orchestras? `After You', `Feeling Old Feelings', `In Your Eyes' and `My Everlasting Love' are the songs for you and the romantic buried deep inside all of us. And there is even a cover song, `The Letter', which is done is a catchy toe-tapping rock rhythm style where she must have had a great time recording. The orchestrations of the strings and background vocals are signature to Barry Manilow and rise up to the heavens - as it were.

Dionne has been always one of my favorite singers and performers. She is still around and her career has spanned 4 decades. DIONNE - the album - is one of those pinnacle leaps in here career. Thanks to her tremendous talents and Barry creative help and support - she remains a star. She has a velvet voice to me. Get this one - you'll be impressed. (9-202) September 3, 2002

Dionne's First Arista Release Stands the Test of Time

After a bevy of hits from Bacharach and David during the 1960's, Warwick was ending the 70's with little fanfare. However, when she got together with Barry Manilow, a winning combination was born. This is one of the best recordings from the 1979, if not the entire decade. Besides the monster hits "I'll Never Love This Way Again" and "After You," the disc also has an outstanding rendition of the classic "The Letter." Up-tempo numbers include "Who, What, When, Where, Why" and "Out of My Hands," a disco-perfect selection that features Warwick, as she does so well, providing her own background accompaniment.

The piece de resistance, however, is "Déjà Vu," a song co-written by Isaac Hayes and Adrienne Anderson. This Grammy-winning tune is one of the most stirring tunes ever written, a deft blend of soul and pop that showcases Warwick as being capable of sultriness while maintaining her unique classy style. June 25, 2001

Warwick's Warmth

First off I feel the need to say I have never been a die hard fan of Dionne Warwick.I often thought her style of music was more my parent's taste---old-fashioned and too tame for my liking ( remember Alfie, Do You Know the Way to San Jose?). Now, as a 30 year old, my own tastes in music have changed and expanded for hopefully the better. I have to say I purchased this cd on the only favorite Warwick song of mine Deja Vu. Knowing that one of the masters of soul Isaac Hayes provided the music made me also understand why the track sounds oh so soulful and seductive. This album is not just about a couple of sensual love ballads but there's so much classy and great pop-sensibility to this 1979 project that it's hard not to see why Ms. Warwick has been in the business for some time. And her family does not fall short in the musical/talent department;in the 80's her cousin Whitney Houston would follow with as much greatness ! March 10, 2001

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