If you like to sing in the shower, this
new Jim Reeves CD from VoiceMasters is for you. It contains
12 melodic gems from the irreplaceable Mr. Reeves,
whose smooth, velvet tones are showcased in all new
instrumental settings. Using rare and previously
unreleased material, VoiceMasters is once
again proud to premier a CD of rarities that features
some of Jim's most unforgettable songs that you're
going to want to sing along with or even dance to.
Award-winning
arrangers, musicians and background vocalists have
been brought together to combine talents on this
project. The result is simply stunning. The 24-bit
digital audio is rich and crystal clear for superb
stereo sound. And as every fan knows,
listening to Jim Reeves sing makes you feel so good.
As
with our previous CD of overdubs, we have taken a
gentle approach in our musical arrangements so as not
to overshadow that magnificent voice. As you listen,
you're realize anew that Jim Reeves could never sing a
less-than-stellar note.
(Please
note the RealAudio samples below do not do justice to
how good the CD sounds).
The
new CD opens with a previously unreleased version of
the pop-influenced "Need
Me" that Jim wrote and sings with elegance.
Just listen to that mellow trombone and those lush
strings! Mr. Reeves is at his quintessential best on
this compelling love song.
An
all new rendition of "Yours" features a
lively Calypso arrangement that would make Jimmy
Buffet envious. (Try taking the CD to your local
country music dance club and watch the floor fill up
with dancers as they play that number!)
Our
release of "Deep
Dark Water" marks the first time fans
will hear an overdub that presents Jim's vocal track
with such clarity and in the way in which he
recorded it. (When RCA released its version back
in 1967, they speeded it up and made the pitch
higher).
"I'm Beginning to Forget
You," will no doubt achieve a
lot of radio airplay around the world. Singer Beverly
Daggerhart does a bit of a duet with
Jim. Milton Smith orchestrated it and famed gospel
singer Wesley Pritchard did the vocal arranging
and sang on this and some of the other tracks.
Speaking
of duets, Blue Boy Bobby Dyson sings with
Jim on a bouncy version of "I'm
Gonna Change Everything," with this
one featuring strings. It's a real toe-tapper that Jim
had fun singing.
One
of the prettiest songs Jim ever sang was "My
Happiness" -- another unreleased
vocal.
The
title track is a demo that Mary Reeves and RCA never
overdubbed or put out. Famed country arranger David
Johnson has given "Heartbreakin'
Baby" a compelling country
sound. Jim sings it with an informality that contrasts
with his more formal offerings here.
One
of Jim's personal favorites was "Blue
Boy," which he even named his
band after. On this rendition, Mr. Reeves sings it in
a real jazzy style, and Milton Smith's piano
compliments the mood, along with an orchestra and
smooth new background vocals .
Years
after he rose to national prominence with this song,
Jim revisited "Mexican
Joe" and re-recorded it in his
more polished style. This cut represents the true
flowering of Reeves' mature artistic sensibility.
A
country classic made famous by Charlie Rich is "I
Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore." But nobody
could sing it better than Jim. This song is newly
reprocessed for a better sound, and overdubbed.
Another
tune that has never been released by RCA or overdubbed
before is the catchy "Standby", You're
going to love our treatment of it,
The
final musical selection on the CD is an effervescent
and lush arrangement of "White
Christmas" that is sure to become a
holiday favorite of yours for many years to come.
BONUS! As a
surprise for fans, we are proud to present the rarest,
most intimate interview with Jim Reeves known to
exist, conducted by famed country music deejay Bill Mack. In the 33-minute
interview Jim is expansive, talking
about country
music, artists he has known like Hank
Williams, and even personal details
about his life and interests! You will get a close-up
view of Jim like you've never had before. It's like
you've gone out to dinner with Jim and are having a
relaxed and candid chat!
Audio clips
courtesy of VoiceMasters, LLC. Copyright 2004 by
VoiceMasters, LLC. All worldwide rights reserved.
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