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Babyface - MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 Audio CD

A fair review of the Babyface "MTV Unplugged NYC 1997" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Babyface reviews here, or go back to the Babyface tabs.

Babyface Band: Babyface
Title: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Rating:
Release Date: 1997-11-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Change the World [Instrumental] - Babyface, Eric Clapton 2: Talk to Me [Instrumental] - Babyface, Eric Clapton 3: Whip Appeal - Babyface 4: Breathe Again - Babyface, Shanice 5: Exhale (Shoop, Shoop) - Babyface, Beverly Crowder 6: I'll Make Love to You - Babyface 7: End of the Road - Babyface 8: I Care About You - Babyface, Melvin Edmonds, Jojo, K-Ci & JoJo, K-Ci & JoJo 9: Day (That You Gave Me a Son) - Babyface 10: Gone Too Soon - Babyface, Stevie Wonder 11: How Come, How Long - Babyface, Stevie Wonder

10 Years Later and It's Still Great!
I bought this cd back in 1997 and forgot about it, however the day I heard the original version of Whip Appeal and remembered the album, so here I am buying it again 10 years later. The unplugged version of Whip Appeal is absolutely perfect. This album is perfect background music for a relaxing night at home. .


Of course it's good, it's Babyface!
Would recommend!. Very good live cd of Babyface performing some of his best songs.


An awesome live album
"Change The World" 10/10
2. 1. "Talk To Me" 10/10
3. "Whip Appeal" 10/10
4. "Breathe Again" 10/10
5. "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" 10/10
6. "I'll Make Love to You" 9/10
7. "End of the Road" 9/10
8. "I Care About You" 10/10
9. "Day (You Gave Me a Son)" 9/10
10. "Gone Too Soon" 10/10
11. "How Come, How Long" 9. 5/10

Shows his range as an singer/songwriter and proformer.


A great demonstration of Babyface's landmark on 90's music
It's no surprise if all the best Quiet Storm songs of the 90's came from him. Whether you love him or hate him, there's a thing you can't deny : Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds is truly a genius.
But be warned, it's not your typical live album : Babyface sings only a little more than 50% of the tracks because there is an impressive list of guests, which would make dream many artists. Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Shanice Wilson, K-Ci & Jojo. . . need I say more?
The opening song finds Babyface in a "pop" style, very different from his trademark sound, with the wonderful "Change The World", usually sung by Eric Clapton (here it seems he only plays guitar).
Shanice Wilson replaces Toni Braxton on "Breathe Again" but that's not a problem since she has really no cause to be envious of her : she's just outstanding on that track. Beverly Crowder covers Whitney Houston's "Exhale", from the "Waiting for Exhale" OST.
The Boyz II Men medley is really great but I'm just disappointed the group is not present here, even if the performance of AZ Yet's Marc Nelson (which was a part of the 1st version of Boyz II Men and has left before their 1st album) is a nice tribute. Another highlight is Michael Jackson's "Gone To Soon", a beautiful duet between Babyface and what is certainly his biggest influence, Stevie Wonder of course. It seems to me it's the only song from this cd which is not a Babyface composition.
If you doubt of Babyface's talent, then you need to hear this to realize his skills, and also that maybe a lot of your favorite songs wouldn't exist without him. But you need to hear this also to see how much he has contributed to 90's music. I personnally think his best songs are the ones he has written for other artists.
If there was a cover of TLC's "Red Light Special" by, say, Chanté Moore (hmm), then this live album would have been perfect for me ;)

PS : Sorry but there is no cover of Madonna's "Take A Bow" here, it must be a mistake from the Amazon reviewer

TOP 5
1. I'll Make Love To You and End Of The Road
2. Breathe Again
3. Whip Appeal
4. Change The World
5. Gone Too Soon.


Instant Classic

a friend of mine gift me this cd and i am thanking him everyday for showming this cd this perfect cd. Hi i'm from spain.
great moments from babyface(specially the bridge between i'll make love to you and end of the road)and shanice in whip appeal.
Perfect Stevie wonder perfect.


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