Natalie Cole - I Love You So

Styles: Vocal, R&B
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:15
Size: 91,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:05)  1. I Love You So
(3:50)  2. You're So Good
(4:56)  3. It's Been You
(4:46)  4. Your Lonely Heart
(3:46)  5. The Winner
(4:05)  6. Oh, Daddy
(4:47)  7. Sorry
(4:18)  8. Stand By
(3:38)  9. Who Will Carry On

If, in 1979, anyone still had illusions about Natalie Cole being a hardcore soul purist, they were shattered by I Love You So. Although this is primarily an R&B effort, Cole laces her R&B with a big dose of pop. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing, because most of the material is solid and enjoyable. Those who like Cole as gritty, funky soul shouter should appreciate "You're So Good," but she also gets into everything from sleek disco ("I Love You So") and a Fleetwood Mac cover ("Oh, Daddy") to a commercial R&B/adult contemporary blend ("Who Will Carry On"). Meanwhile, "Your Lonely Heart" (a Cole original that also appeared on her We're the Best of Friends album with Peabo Bryson) is the sort of pop-country ballad that wouldn't be out of place at a Dolly Parton or Reba McEntire session. I Love You So isn't among Cole's essential releases, but it's a satisfying effort that underscores her ability to successfully tackle a variety of musical styles. ~ Alex Henderson  http://www.allmusic.com/album/i-love-you-so-mw0000091145

Personnel: Natalie Cole (vocals); Chuck Bynum (electric guitar, background vocals); Richard Fortune, Norman Zeller, Phil Upchurch, Johnny McGhee (electric guitar); Robert O'Bryant, Oscar Brashear (trumpet); George Bohannon, Maurice Spears (trombone); Mark Davis , Linda Williams, Sonny Burke , Marvin Yancy (keyboards); Bobby Eaton, Jeff Eyrich, Keni Burke (electric bass); Alvin Taylor (drums); Sissy Peoples, Anita Anderson (background vocals).
 

R.I.P.
Born: February 6, 1950/ Died: December 31, 2015

I Love You So

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