Audio CD review:
Richie Havens - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Richie Havens

Richie Havens - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Richie Havens

Band: Richie Havens Title: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Richie Havens Rating: Release Date: 2000-02-29 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: High Flyin' Bird - Richie Havens, Wheeler, Billy Edd 2: Follow - Richie Havens, Merrick, Jerry 3: Handsome Johnny - Richie Havens, Gossett, Lou 4: San Francisco Bay Blues - Richie Havens, Fuller, Jesse 5: Just Like a Woman - Richie Havens, Dylan, Bob 6: No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed - Richie Havens, Havens, Richie 7: The Klan - Richie Havens, Grey, A. 8: From the Prison - Richie Havens, Merrick, Jerry 9: Run, Shaker Life - Richie Havens, Havens, Richie 10: Indian Rope Man - Richie Havens, Havens, Richie 11: Lady Madonna - Richie Havens, Lennon, John 12: Strawberry Fields Forever - Richie Havens, Lennon, John

Still good after all these years! Where are all the singers protesting the debacle of Iraq?. Takes me back to the 60's when we were protesting Vietnam. One truly outstanding song This is best felt here in the 'San Francisco Bay Blues ' track. Richie Havens has a strong and soothing voice. His rendition of 'Just Like a Woman' I think falls far from that of the original Dylan. Havens sounds well whatever he sings, but it seems to me that there are enough truly outstanding songs on this disk. . Limited But Significant Set Three '60s Havens albums were culled from and considering his prolific output, a "Best Of. . " collection deserves more. But the two Jerry Merrick ballad compositions "Follow" and "From The Prison" are stunningly beautiful efforts and in themselves transcend any thematic questions. Minimalist and deeply introspective, they represent the best of the *era*. "No Experience Necessary, No Opportunity Needed" is a great uptempo work, a standout track from a standout album - "Something Else Again". In place of the last two entries, "Lady Madonna" and "Strawberry Fields Forever", I would have selected "Minstel From Gault" and "There's A Hole In The Future" from the excellent "Stonehenge" l. p. Much is missing Unfortunately, there are no entries from one of his best - "Electric Havens". The Great Bedford-Stuy born Richie Havens is sorely under represented here, but what is presented is done well. I am sure I am not alone among his fans in offering to give up a tooth or two to hear a prime cut of "Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather" - far too long out of print. . . Somebody hear me - Richie's fans are loyal, and fortunately in the age group that can afford this Absolutely All-American Icon of the streets, the sixties and the sound. nice collection from a great artist these songs sound wonderful. . wish there were more. I've seen Richie Havens in concert over 20 times. . . he never mellows, and always gives 100%. How about some more music from this great artist?. You can see a complete list of all Richie Havens discography, or go back to the Richie Havens tabs