| MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 | 
 enlarge | Artist: Babyface
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 139150
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 68779
UPC: 074646877920
EAN: 0074646877920
ASIN: B000002C3Z
Release Date: November 25, 1997
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| Tracks:
| • | Change the World - Babyface, Sims, Tommy | | • | Talk to Me | | • | Whip Appeal | | • | Breathe Again | | • | Exhale (Shoop, Shoop) | | • | I'll Make Love to You | | • | End of the Road | | • | I Care About You | | • | The Day (That You Gave Me a Son) | | • | Gone Too Soon - Babyface, Grossman, Larry | | • | How Come, How Long |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Most of the free world now knows that Babyface writes the songs the whole world sings, but many may not be aware that he also sings them as well. This "unplugged" performance, which is decidedly anything but, gives a high five to Babyafce's often overlooked vocal skills and triumphantly allows him to reclaim some of the hits he gave to others. It's cool to hear 'face and his stellar group (along with guests Eric Clapton, Milestone and Shanice Wilson) rework "Breathe Again" or "Take a Bow." And the duet with Stevie Wonder, "How Come How Long," may be high drama, but like the rest of this CD, it warms the soul. --Amy Linden
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
10 Years Later and It's Still Great! August 10, 2007
The unplugged version of Whip Appeal is absolutely perfect. 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. This album is perfect background music for a relaxing night at home.
Of course it's good, it's Babyface! June 12, 2007
Very good live cd of Babyface performing some of his best songs. Would recommend!
An awesome live album July 29, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
1. "Change The World" 10/10
2. "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 July 10, 2005
Whether you love him or hate him, there's a thing you can't deny : Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds is truly a genius. It's no surprise if all the best Quiet Storm songs of the 90's came from him.
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, Chante 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 March 1, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hi i'm from spain.
a friend of mine gift me this cd and i am thanking him everyday for showming this cd this perfect cd.
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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