[.ca] The Bottom Line Encore Collect

Like I Was Young Again!:
Listening to this CD just takes me back to clubs in New York during the late 70's. Real honest musicians, at their best! Saw Kenny many times back then, at the Bottom Line, My Fathers Place, The Other (Bitter) End. He is as good here as ever. This is a great set of what Kenny does best. I highly recommend this CD to both old & new fan alike.

Kenny Rankin at His Best--Live:
I first heard Kenny Rankin perform in the early 1970's as the opening act for George Carlin in Passic, New Jersey. I came to love his crooning ability and have always wondered why he never reached the full pinnacle of stardom that his talent deserves. But fortunately for me I was exposed to him early in his career and saw him perform live at The Bottom Line in New York City many times. This album captures the versatility and clarity of Mr. Rankin's vocal ability perfectly. If you are a true fan of Kenny Rankin you probably already own this recording. If you are not familar with Mr. Rankin's music, I urge you to add "The Bottom Line Encore" to your collection. I have given this CD to several of my friends who I knew loved music but never heard of Kenny Rankin. Each person expressed amazement of the quality of Kenny Rankin's voice and how much they enjoyed listening to this beautiful performance. The more you listen to this CD the better Mr. Rankin sounds.

It feels like you are seeing him live!:
As good as Kenny Rankin is in a studio, he is better live. This CD captures the essence of him live. He goes from guitar to piano effortlessly, he is skilled on both instruments. His taste, be it in his own writing, or the songs he covers, is exquisite. And this CD captures the between-songs stories that are an integral part of his act. A special bonus: The song "Hodong inside Myself" is from his lost CD of the same name (where can it be found?) and contains an essential Rankin lyric. Kenny, your fans need more!

Greatest Live CD Ever!:
I have prided myself over the years as being a connoisseur of a wide variety of musical styles. Albums and cassettes aside I have a collection of well over 600 cds. This is the only one that I have ever bought a second copy so I would have another one available if anything ever happened to the original. I bought it months ago and still listen to it almost daily. Kenny accompanies himself on guitar, piano, and sings a capella. It is just him and the music. It doesn't get any better than this. I grew up with The Beatles and they covered Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, and others so well that their versions became the standards. I never in my life imagined myself saying this, but Kenny's covers of I've Just See a Face and Blackbird on this CD may be better than the originals. That's heavy stuff!

A Collector's GEM !:
Ever played a CD that sounded like a letter from an old friend? That's how Kenny's THE BOTTOM LINE ENCORE hit me as I listen from the first through the last cut ! Living overseas has limited my opportunities to listen to him. This has been a wonderful blessing to experience Kenny's flawless vocals, skillful guitar & piano skills. I definitely agree with another reviewer that Kenny is tops live as good as he is in studio. A must buy ! We're waiting for the next treat, Kenny !

• With a Little Help from My Friends
• Haven't We Met
• Inside
• Peaceful
• Time and Love
• Penny Lane
• Why Do Fools Fall in Love
• Always
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps
• I've Just Seen a Face
• Birembau
• Doralice/Sunshine of My Life
• She's a Lady
• In the Name of Love
• You Are So Beautiful
• Blackbird
• Because of You