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Richie Havens is probably the only '60s icon who could get away with an album like this without apology. But for the presence of the electric keyboards, synth bass, and '80s-style drums, these performances by Havens could easily have appeared 18 years earlier. His performances of "Here Comes the Sun," "If Not for You," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Lay Lady Lay" all display a satisfying intimacy, and "Rocky Raccoon" is just plain fun, but his cover of "The Long and Winding Road" is probably the best version of this song ever done, with "Let It Be" not far behind. Overall, they're more sophisticated than some of Havens' earlier work, a mix of soul and folk traditions with an overlay of rock, that any longtime fan will appreciate.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
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GEORGE HARRISON, Writer - Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Bob Dylan, Writer - Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Bob Dylan, Composer, Writer - B. Dylan, Composer - Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Bob Dylan, Writer - Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Richie Havens, MainArtist
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Ritchie Havens
Album Description
Richie Havens is probably the only '60s icon who could get away with an album like this without apology. But for the presence of the electric keyboards, synth bass, and '80s-style drums, these performances by Havens could easily have appeared 18 years earlier. His performances of "Here Comes the Sun," "If Not for You," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Lay Lady Lay" all display a satisfying intimacy, and "Rocky Raccoon" is just plain fun, but his cover of "The Long and Winding Road" is probably the best version of this song ever done, with "Let It Be" not far behind. Overall, they're more sophisticated than some of Havens' earlier work, a mix of soul and folk traditions with an overlay of rock, that any longtime fan will appreciate.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:12:55
- Main artists: Richie Havens
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Ryko - Rhino
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
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16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo
© 1987 Rykodisc ℗ 1986 Richie Havens, manufactured & marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company.
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