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From 1994. The wide-ranging new adult contemporary tag is a godsend for the whimsically chameleon-like vocal personae of Arnold McCuller who's resume as a background singer is no less across the board than his challenging debut. Basically a soul singer who digs all forms of jazz, McCuller forgoes strict commercial trappings to make a series of important statements that are at once fun, meaningful, and proof that diversity can have its charms. No two cuts are alike, as he exposes us to brassy traditions, smoky lounges, folksy charm (with Bonnie Raitt on the best tune "Soul Searchin'"), social awareness, gospel and blues texturing, and, closing the program, a cool Portuguese ode to "Brasileira." McCuller may leave those who like to pigeonhole their music in a state of scattered consciousness, and some artsy touches do obscure the deeper pleasures. Still, with all-star help from Gregory Adams, Dave Koz, and Ricardo Silveira, he tells his own story without the usual trappings. You've got to admire his desire to convey everything in his musical heart. Jonathan Widran - AllMusic.com Play Soul Searchin' Play Change All OF That Play Samples of th entire album songs on this album are: 1 Love Carries On 2 Somewhere in Chicago 3 Way to Your Heart 4 A Lover's Holiday 5 What Kind of World Is This 6 Change All of That 7 Paper Moon 8 Love Junkyard 9 Exception to the Rule 10 Soul Searchin 11 Song for Silas 12 Gimme Some of Your Love 13 Pastime Paradise 14 Chora Brasileira  | | From 2002. Play Nick of Time Play Paper Walls Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1 Nick of Time 2 Baby King 3 First Day of May 4 Hot and Sultry Afternoon 5 Hold on My Heart 6 Oughta Know by Now 7 Paper Walls 8 Look Up from Your Life 9 Lazy Nina 10 I Can't Make You Love Me 11 Closing Time |
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Disc One Play Baby King Play When Did You Leave Heaven Play Samples of the entire disc songs on this disc are: 1 You Can't Go Back 2 Baby King 3 Love Is Healing 4 First of May 5 When Did You Leave Heaven 6 Close to Heaven 7 Song for Silas 8 Ought to Know by Now 9 Lazy Nina 10 The Goodbye Look Disc Two Play Ain't That Peculiar Play Nick Of Time Play Samples of the entire disc songs on this disc are: 11 Nick Of Time 12 Paper Walls 13 I Can't Make You Love Me 14 When Your Life Was Low 15 Loop Up from Your Life 16 Give Me Something Real 17 I Am a Camera 18 I Thought About You 19 Ain't That Peculiar 20 You Can't Go Back 21 My Funny Valentine 22 Emily | | Originally released in 1999, Arnold McCuller's You Can't Go Back delivers more polished yet emotive soul-jazz songs. McCuller's rich, sweetly soulful voice and the set's understated production values make You Can't Go Back a heartfelt album from a backup singer who should take the lead more often. Play Chained Play I Am A Camera Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1 You Can't Go Back 2 Shooting Star 3 Chained 4 Close to Heaven 5 Love Is Healing 6 Little Rose 7 I Am a Camera 8 The Deepest Blue 9 Feels Like Rain 10 Going All Out of My Way 11 Emily 12 You Can't Go Back (Reprise) |
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Japanese Import Play The Part Of Me That's You Play Listen Up (Kitty) Play Samples of the entire album songs on this album are: 1 Freeway to Monterey 2 The Part Of Me That's You 3 Listen Up (Kitty) 4 New Yorker In Exile 5 Send My baby Back 6 Keep It On The Turntable 7 You Never Love Me The Same Way Twice 8 Gringo 9 Somebody Called It Love
No longer available on CD | | Play Heart For Heart Play The Waiting Game Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1 In Like a Lion 2 Heart for Heart 3 The Surest Things Can Change 4 Changes of the Heart 5 What Kind of World Is This 6 The Waiting Game 7 Some Folks Lives 8 Come Around Again 9 I Can't Stop Loving You 10 No Groove Without You 11 Love Is Everywhere |
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James Taylor<> Brenda Russell<> Beck<> Richie Sambora<> Phil Collins<> Michael Feinstein<> The Jacksons<> David Benoit<> Kenny Loggins<> Andrew Gold<> Mandrill<> Lionel Richie<> Doc Powell<> Curtis Stigers<> Diana Ross<> Stephen Bishop<> Jackson Browne<> Oleta Adams<> Randy Crawford<> Michael Mcdonald<> Vonda Shepard<> Pops Staples<> Lyle Lovett<> Aaron Neville<> Paula Abdul<> Rickie Lee Jones<> Neil Diamond<> Bette Midler<> Bonnie Raitt<> Was Not Was<> Rosanne Cash<> Ry Cooder<> Cher<> Linda Ronstadt<> Ringo Starr<> Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes<> Melissa Manchester<> David Sanborn<> More about Arnold McCuller: Arnold has been one of the music industry's most popular session singers. McCuller's voice has graced recordings by a virtual who's who if the music industry, including Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Bonnie Rait, Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Brenda Russell. Lionel Ritchie, Dave Koz and Beck. Arnold's concert tours also include Lyle Lovett, where he was both the opening act and featured vocalist, and Phil Collins 1990, 1994 and 1997 World Tours. He was also featured in Collins' concert video and multi-platinum album entitled "But Seriously...Live!" Arnold can also be seen in Collins' "Both Sides" home video as well as A&E's Live By Request, James Taylor's "SquibKnocker". An appearance on Saturday Night Live led to a phone call from superstar singer/songwriter James Taylor - little did they realize that over 20 years later they would still be performing and recording together. In between world tours, Arnold appeared in such films as "Beaches", "Without You I?m Nothing", "Crossroads", "Hollywood Knights", and "American Hot Wax". Born and raised in Ohio, Arnold's early musical experiences centered on the church, where both of his parents were prominent vocalists. He began his professional musical career when he was invited to join the national touring company of HAIR. Two years later he found himself in Manhattan where he studied acting, dance and voice. In New York, Arnold joined forces with Revelation, a four member vocal group who recorded for RSO (Atlantic Records). "Get Ready for This", "You To Me Are Everything", and the critically acclaimed self titled album "Revelation". The group toured nationally with the Bee Gees, Smokey Robinson, Isaac Hayes and Millie Jackson among others. You Can't Go Back and his re-release of Exception To The Rule on What's Good Records, features Arnold McCuller at his strongest to date and surely captures the attention of his national and international fan base. Visit Arnold's web site |