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Cameo: The Ballads Collection

 A l b u m   D e t a i l s

Artist: Cameo
Title: The Hits Collection
Released: 1998
Label: Mercury Records
Time: 58:09
Producer(s): Larry Blackmon
Appears with:
Category: Soul/Funky
Rating: *******... (7/10)
Media type: CD
Purchase date:  2000.10.07
Price in €: 7,19
Web address:

 S o n g s ,   T r a c k s


[1] Why Have I Lost You [Version 1] (Blackmon) - 4:43
[2] Sparkle (Blackmon/Lockett) - 4:51
[3] It's Over (Blackmon/Jenkins/Leftenant) - 4:16
[4] Feel Me (Blackmon/Lockett) - 6:08
[5] We All Know Who We Are (Blackmon) - 5:52
[6] Hangin' Downtown (Hairston) - 5:06
[7] Love You Anyway (Singleton/Wells) - 4:49
[8] Don't Be Lonely (Blackmon/Jenkins/Kendick/Morris) - 5:14
[9] I Owe It All to You (Blackmon) - 2:54
[10] I'll Always Stay (Blackmon/Lockett) - 3:52
[11] I Never Knew (Blackmon/Lockett) - 4:36
[12] Why Have I Lost You [Version 2] (Blackmon) - 5:14

 A r t i s t s ,   P e r s o n n e l


Larry Blackmon - Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Horn Arrangements

Michael Brecker - Saxophone
Giovanni Hidalgo - Percussion
Bernard Wright - Keyboards
Randy Brecker - Saxophone
Patrick Buchanon - Guitar
Michael Burnett - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Crispin Cioe - Alto & Baritone Saxophone
Duduka Fonseca - Percussion
Robert Funk - Trombone
Kenni Hairston - Keyboards
Arno Hecht - Tenor Saxophone
Hollywood Paul Litteral - Trumpet
Kevin Kendrick - Keyboards
Sammy Merendino - Drums, Programming, Drum Programming
Aaron Mills - Bass Guitar
Eric Rehl - Keyboards
Peter Scherer - Synthesizer, Programming, Synclavier Programming
Charlie Singleton - Guitar, Background Vocals
Steve Thornton - Percussion
Melvin Wells - Saxophone, Background Vocals
Merv DePyere - Keyboards
Merv DePeyer - Keyboards

Tomi Jenkins - Vocals, Background Vocals
Wilbur Morris - Background Vocals
William "Willy Gunz" Morris - Background Vocals
Nathan Leftenant - Background Vocals

Harry Weinger - Compilation producer
Tom Terrell - Liner notes
Suha Gur - Digital remastering
 

 C o m m e n t s ,   N o t e s


1998  CD  Mercury  558319
1998  CD  Polygram  558319


The Ballads Collection rounds up 12 of Cameo's best romantic numbers, including "Sparkle" and two versions of "Why Have I Lost You," making the ideal choice for listeners who only want the group's seductive material.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All-Music Guide

Some memorable recording artists just didn't make good albums. Larry Blackmon's Cameo was one such example--their domain was the 12- inch and the 45 single. As a result, The Best of Cameo is the place to start and finish with one of dance music's most distinctive, and unabashedly fun-loving, ensembles. Slick, funny, and endlessly funky, Cameo's blend of squeaking keyboards, compu-beats, cartoon vocals, and extended jams synthesized a new brand of disco for a post- disco age. This set is the band at its best, with triangle-headed bandleader Blackmon leading his troops through ballroom classics like "Single Life," New Wave-styled wonders such as "Rigor Mortis," and bouncy, Prince-seasoned singles like "Word Up." And it lays light on the ballads--never our heroes' strong point. Trust me--you'll want this as the soundtrack for your upcoming '80s-revival party.

Don Harrison - Amazon.com
 

 L y r i c s


Why Have I Lost You

SPOKEN:

Let's talk about loneliness
You know sometimes it can fool you
into believing you're on top of the world
No one can top you or stop you
And everything you've always wanted
Is right at your fingertips

But, as always
Reality steps in and shocks you
Right back into the present
And all you can do is ask yourself over and over
Why?

What happened to the love that brought us both
so much joy and happiness?
Oh hey, I know things change
People change
But this hurts
I mean it really hurts

I guess it all boils down to the fact
That we never really knew each other anyway, huh?
Yeah, I know
Say, wait a minute, let me tell exactly how I feel, ok?

SINGING:

Today I'm just a lonely man
But tommorow I'll be a king
Blessing all my subjects
Cast afar in security

The whole wide world will watch me
As I walk up to my throne
Knights in shining armor
Stand around to heed my call

But wait a minute
I'm still lonely (I'm still lonely, I'm still lonely mmmmmm)
I guess anyone can dream
But when you lose someone it seems
So unimportant

Although every person changes
Different times and different ways
But never all the same

Chrous 2x:
Tell me why(Why)
Have I lost you(Have I lost you baby)
Why(why)
Tell me ooohhhhhhh

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK

Why?
Why have I lost you baby?
Why?
I've been so lonely
Why?
Ohh why?
Why? Ooooh
Why?
Why? Tell me, oooooooooh
Why?
Ooooh hoooo ooooh hoooooo
Ooooh hoooo
Oh why?
Baby, mmmmmmm
Mmmmmmmm
I put all my trust
In you, baby
Yes, I did
And I, I found out
That you really didn't know me
I never thought you'd do me this way
Why?


Sparkle

Oohhoo
When I first saw you
You had sparkle in your eye
Like the starts at night
High in the sky

How I wish
That you were mine
'Cause to me
You're one of a kind

When I look at you
It seems so untrue
How someone like you
Can make me feel the way you do

Sparkle in your eye (I)
Sparkle in your eye (I see that sparkle in your eye)
Sparkle in your eye (Ohohohwhoaha)

You're so fine
For all the world to see
I find you hard to believe, you see
(You're so beautiful, yeah, yeah)
You make me want to love you (Yeah, yeah)
Oohhoo

When I look at you (When I look at you)
It seems so untrue
How someone just like you

Your eye
Sparkle in your eye (When I look at you I see)
Sparkle in your eye (Heyheyheyyeah)

Ha

Yeah, yeah, yeah, ah, ha (Ah, ha)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ah, ha
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, ah, ha (Ah, ha)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Sparkle, sparkle)

(Baby, baby) Sparkle in your eye (Baby, baby)
Sparkle in your eye (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Sparkle in your eye (Ow, ow, baby)


It's Over

Sorry, I have no It's Over Lyrics.


Feel Me

If you're confused
(music starts)

I would find a way
I'll be
Here to fill your need(yeaaahh)

Bridge 1:
'Cause you ('Cause you)
Put me in a trance (In a trance)
Of romance (Girl, can I make love to you?)
Oh you, you, you
I need your tender love
Take me in your arms for meantime
Don't ever let go, not tonight

Hook:
Take me
Hold me
Teach me
Mold me (Mold me with your love)

Take me (Take me, girl)
Hold me (Hold me) (Oh yeah!)
Teach me (Teach me)
Mold me

Bridge 2:
Though I've never found a girl (Never found a girl)
In this world (That even comes to what you give me)
Oh you, you, you
You are my shining star (You are my shining star!)

We always belong together
(And I'll never) And I'll never go, no, never
(Just take me) Take me in your arms for meantime
(And hold me tight) Don't ever let go, not tonight

Hook:
Take me
Hold me (Ooooh yeah)
Teach me
Mold me (Mold me with your love)

Feel me
Move me (Would you feel me?!) (Oh yeah!)
Groove me (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Do me (Do me with your love)

Take me (Take me)
Hold me (Hold, hold me!) (Oh yeah!)
Teach me (Teach me, girl)
Mold me (Mold with your love)

Feel me (Feel me)
Move me (Groove me)
Groove me (Do me)
Do me

Bridge 2:
(Heeey)Though I've never found a girl
In this world (In this world)
That even comes close to what you give me
Oh you, you, you
You are my shining star (You are my shining star!)

We always belong together (belong together)
And I'll never go, no, never
(Just take me) Take me in your arms for meantime
(Just take me) Don't ever let go, not tonight (whoooooaa!!)

Take me (Take me)
Hold me (Hold me) (Oh yeah!)
Teach me (Teach me)
Mold me (Mold me with your love)

Feel me (Just feel me)
Move me (Move me)
Groove me (Oh, yeaahhhh!) (Oh yeah!)
Do me (Do me with your love)

Take me (Take me in your arms!)
Hold me (Hold me tight, girl) (Oh yeah!)
Teach me (Teach me how to make love to you)
Mold me (Mold me with your love)

Feel me (Feel me, girl)
Move me (Mooooove me!!) (Oh yeah!)
Groove me
Do me (Do me, girl)

Take me
Hold me (oh yeah!)
Oh, yeah
It feels so good to me girl

Feel me
Move me (oh yeah)
To the bone, Babe
Just wanna make love to you all night

(music continues until fade)


We All Know Who We Are

Sorry, I have no We All Know Who We Are Lyrics.


Hangin' Downtown

Sorry, I have no Hangin' Downtown Lyrics.


Love You Anyway

Sorry, I have no Love You Anyway Lyrics.


Don't Be Lonely

Sorry, I have no Don't Be Lonely Lyrics.


I Owe It All To You

Sorry, I have no I Owe It All To You Lyrics.


I'll Always Stay

VERSE 1

We played
Those games
And no one never wins, girl, yeah
Seeing all kinds of girls
Causing heartache
Never knowing
Who's to blame
But I know it's worth what we've been through
Because
I'm so glad to be a part of you

CHORUS:

Because of everything you do
I never will stop loving you
You always come through
No matter what you do
Because of everything you do
I never will stop loving you
You're my everything

VERSE 2

Listen to me, girl
You're always there
When I need someone
To talk to
You're giving me more love
Everytime
We shared our dreams
And now our dreams are realities
The whole wide world is out there
Waiting for you and me
But I know it's worth what we've been through
Because
I'm so glad to be in love with you

CHORUS

Because of everything you do
I never will stop loving you
You always come through
No matter what you do
Because of everything you do
I never will stop loving you
You're my everything (everything)

SPOKEN:

Yeah, you know girl
Sometimes when I'm alone
I often wonder about the good things in my life
And I seem to realize
What a lucky man I am
To have someone
As special as you are

Someone to care for me
Feel for me
Hold me and touch me and love love love love me

Some people go through life
Without ever finding that special someone for them
But I have
And it's you
And it's you
You
I'm talking about you baby

I don't never ever want to stop loving you
Feeling for you
Caring about you


I Never Knew

Sorry, I have no I Never Knew Lyrics.


   

Why Have I Lost You

SPOKEN:

Let's talk about loneliness
You know sometimes it can fool you
into believing you're on top of the world
No one can top you or stop you
And everything you've always wanted
Is right at your fingertips

But, as always
Reality steps in and shocks you
Right back into the present
And all you can do is ask yourself over and over
Why?

What happened to the love that brought us both
so much joy and happiness?
Oh hey, I know things change
People change
But this hurts
I mean it really hurts

I guess it all boils down to the fact
That we never really knew each other anyway, huh?
Yeah, I know
Say, wait a minute, let me tell exactly how I feel, ok?

SINGING:

Today I'm just a lonely man
But tommorow I'll be a king
Blessing all my subjects
Cast afar in security

The whole wide world will watch me
As I walk up to my throne
Knights in shining armor
Stand around to heed my call

But wait a minute
I'm still lonely (I'm still lonely, I'm still lonely mmmmmm)
I guess anyone can dream
But when you lose someone it seems
So unimportant

Although every person changes
Different times and different ways
But never all the same

Chrous 2x:
Tell me why(Why)
Have I lost you(Have I lost you baby)
Why(why)
Tell me ooohhhhhhh

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK

Why?
Why have I lost you baby?
Why?
I've been so lonely
Why?
Ohh why?
Why? Ooooh
Why?
Why? Tell me, oooooooooh
Why?
Ooooh hoooo ooooh hoooooo
Ooooh hoooo
Oh why?
Baby, mmmmmmm
Mmmmmmmm
I put all my trust
In you, baby
Yes, I did
And I, I found out
That you really didn't know me
I never thought you'd do me this way
Why?

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