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A Beautiful Friendship

A Beautiful Friendship

SKU: CD26313 Barcode: 5013929085930
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Format: CD / Album

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  • Released Date: 07 Jul 2017

  • Genre: R&B/Soul

Our Take

Esther Phillips, the undisputed queen of Kudu Records, graces us with her soulful voice and infectious energy on "A Beautiful Friendship: The Kudu Anthology 1971-1976". This compilation is a treasure trove of funky grooves and heartfelt ballads that will have you grooving all night long.

Phillips effortlessly glides through each track, showcasing her incredible vocal range and emotive delivery. From the toe-tapping rhythms of "Use Me" to the heartbreaking vulnerability of "Home is where the hatred is", Phillips proves time and time again why she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

The production on this album is top-notch, with lush instrumentation and slick arrangements that perfectly complement Phillips' powerhouse vocals. Each song feels like a mini-masterpiece, carefully crafted to showcase the best of what Phillips has to offer.

If you're a fan of soulful jazz and R&B, then "A Beautiful Friendship" is a must-listen. Esther Phillips' raw talent and undeniable charisma shine through on every track, making this compilation a true standout in her impressive discography. So grab a glass of wine, dim the lights, and let Esther Phillips serenade you into the night with her timeless classics. You won't be disappointed.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Home Is Where the Hatred Is
2. From a Whisper to a Scream
3. That's All Right With Me
4. 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone
5. Baby, I'm for Real
6. Scarred Knees
7. How Blue Can You Get?
8. A Beautiful Friendship
9. Use Me
10. I Don't Want to Do Wrong
11. Let Me in Your Life
12. I've Never Found a Man (To Love Me Like You Do)
13. Alone Again (Naturally)
14. Georgia Rose
15. Cherry Red
16. God Bless the Child


Disc: 2
1. Justified
2. Black-eyed Blues
3. Too Many Roads
4. You Could Have Had Me, Baby
5. Tangle in Your Lifeline
6. Can't Trust Your Neighbor With Your Baby
7. I Feel the Same
8. Disposable Society
9. What a Difference a Day Makes (Single Edit)
10. You're Coming Home
11. Turn Around, Look at Me
12. Pure Natural Love
13. Fever
14. All the Way Down (Single Edit)
15. Boy, I Really Tied One On
16. Magic's in the Air
17. I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do

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