It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Randy Crawford energies, virtually a rebirth. There is no doubt that Randy Crawford has talent. Now signed to Randy Crawford’s Mute Records, the title track from second album “The Ultimate Collection” leads Randy Crawford’s back-to-school campaign. If I may, I suggest “One Day I’ll Fly Away”. That one song is amazing!
Streetlife hits the heart. One listen to the sheer beauty of Rainy Night In Georgia was all I needed. Simple and heartfelt closing track You Might Need Somebody closes The Ultimate Collection on a high note. Almaz pretty much defines how I feel spiritually. You Bring The Sun Out is a bit of a show-tune. Love Is Like A Newborn Child one of the best in my collection. It’s also one of those rare songs that touchingly comfort the listener. In Secret Combination full palet of sound is used by Randy Crawford to accentuate the presentation. Tender Falls The Rain stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. Imagine [Live] is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. All of songs on The Ultimate Collection and have something to say letting alone This ‘Ole Heart Of Mine. Endlessly presents the exquisite mix of instruments on The Ultimate Collection. A fantastic track full of wonder. There is perfect mix of music in I’ve Never Been To Me. This song may be the most meaningful. I find myself hearing bits of I’ll Be Around here and there throughout my waking hours. Why is filled with very deep emotions that will truly touch your heart. From the moment you listen to Diamante-Duet With Zucchero you’re hooked. This track, in particular, has the kind of undeniably catchy flavor. He Reminds Me is probably the highlight of the album. I’ve found myself listening to Now We May Begin back to back and back many times. Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door is a perfect song and it grows on you. What a Diff’rence A Day Makes - I just love it. One Hello gets you up and jumping. Such hits like Same Old Story (Sam Old Song) will leave you hooked. I like Cajun Moon because it’s extremely catchy and has awesome drumming. Nightline had me crying as I was able to relate so well. You-Feat (4:42) a good melody. Best song on the album, love it. Last Night At Danceland great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.When I listen to When Your Life Was Low in my car when traffic ain’t going so good. I Stand Accused is a great song for a cosy night in when it’s cold and wintry outside. In Real Life is absolutely incredible. Musically Shine is superior to other tracks in The Ultimate Collection. Wild Is The Wind rocked my world when I popped it into my car stereo. Listening to At Last you can hear that Randy Crawford has still amazing chemistry with band members. Everything Must Change is a nice, innocuous song, and much better than anything Randy Crawford released so far.
The Ultimate Collection CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| One Day I’ll Fly Away.mp3 | 5:01 |  |
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| Streetlife.mp3 | 4:27 | |
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| Rainy Night In Georgia.mp3 | 4:22 | |
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| You Might Need Somebody.mp3 | 3:57 | |
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| Almaz.mp3 | 4:07 | |
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| You Bring The Sun Out.mp3 | 3:22 | |
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| Love Is Like A Newborn Child.mp3 | 4:05 | |
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| Time For Love.mp3 | 4:14 | |
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| Secret Combination.mp3 | 3:23 | |
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| Tender Falls The Rain.mp3 | 4:10 | |
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| Imagine [Live].mp3 | 4:17 | |
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| This ‘Ole Heart Of Mine.mp3 | 3:58 | |
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| Endlessly.mp3 | 4:40 | |
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| Who’s Crying Now.mp3 | 4:06 | |
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| I’ve Never Been To Me.mp3 | 3:35 | |
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| Rio De Janeiro Blue.mp3 | 4:16 | |
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| I’ll Be Around.mp3 | 3:51 | |
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| Why.mp3 | 3:31 | |
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| Diamante-Duet With Zucchero.mp3 | 4:42 | |
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| Give Me The Night.mp3 | 4:48 | |
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| He Reminds Me.mp3 | 4:34 | |
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| Now We May Begin.mp3 | 4:01 | |
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| Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.mp3 | 3:59 | |
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| What a Diff’rence A Day Makes.mp3 | 5:53 | |
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| One Hello.mp3 | 3:18 | |
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| Same Old Story (Sam Old Song).mp3 | 4:07 | |
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| Cajun Moon.mp3 | 4:04 | |
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| Nightline.mp3 | 3:48 | |
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| You-Feat.mp3 | 4:42 | |
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| Your Precious Love.mp3 | 5:38 | |
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| Last Night At Danceland.mp3 | 4:53 | |
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| When Your Life Was Low.mp3 | 3:21 | |
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| I Stand Accused.mp3 | 4:02 | |
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| In Real Life.mp3 | 4:08 | |
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| Shine.mp3 | 4:56 | |
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| Wild Is The Wind.mp3 | 3:20 | |
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| At Last.mp3 | 2:27 | |
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| Everything Must Change.mp3 | 4:52 | |
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