STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 4089-5114 LABEL: Essential ERCD5404 FORMAT: CD Album RRP: £9.99
Reviewed by Tony May
From Righteous Brothers to righteous brother, eh! The man who once contributed 50 per cent to classics like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", which was the soundtrack to many a courtship curtailment back then seems to have rediscovered his Christian roots. Actually, Medley always had a gospel-soaked voice, bursting with stylish soul and gravelly R&B. Pleased to report the voice is in fine fettle, soon as Bill kicks into the smokey mood of "There's A Spirit" you know you've tapped into a drop of good stuff. Mainstream pop was the nearest description, but Bill blends in a lot of influences to produce a potent brew. The fine new songs sit alongside standards like "Precious Lord" and "You'll Never Walk Alone", blending superbly. Great voice, timeless music. Style's the word. You can win a game of golf with Bill too, if he plays like he sings you could be embarrassed.
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