[.ca] I Am Woman/Long Hard Climb

Two Great Albums on One CD!:
I love Helen Reddy! After years of just owning her hits collections, I finally get to hear not one, but two, of her original albums! Two great albums on one CD! Of the two, "I Am Woman" is my favorite album. I really like her versions of "Where is the Love" and "Hit the Road, Jack". The title track has always been a favorite, as well as "Peaceful". The CD sounds terrific! It has been digitally remastered and the quality of the recordings is fantastic! All Helen Reddy fans and music lovers will love this CD!

ONE of the CLEAREST FEMALE POP VOCALIST~:
If you grew up in the 1970s, you'll be aware of HELEN REDDY as a pop vocalist. During that decade, she hosted THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL and was frequently a guest on the major talk shows with JOHNNY CARSON, MERV GRIFFIN, and MIKE DOUGLAS. She even appeared on film (playing a nun in AIRPORT 75) and was nominated for an OSCAR for her rendition of the title song in PETE'S DRAGON. Her vocal styling made an impact on the pop sound for female vocals in the early part of the 70s. She won a Grammy for her anthem; I AM WOMAN thus becoming a part of 70s pop culture. This compilation combines two of her strongest albums; the Grammy winning I AM WOMAN and the chart successful LONG HARD CLIMB. The CD is an educational experience in "the sound of the 70s". Pure pop that could be mellow! This CD should be considered as an "add to collection" for all serious collectors.

It's abot time........:
I have been waiting to buy this album on CD for years. Finally, the wait is over. All I have ever been able to find are the 'greatest hits' packages. I hope that Raven records continues to release Helen's other studio albums particularly my favourite, Love Song For Jeffrey. She was such a huge seller in the seventies. I have never understood why she is so underrated. Thanks Raven records, you're number !

Blast From the Past:
I LOVE THIS CD!! It has been years since I heard either of these albums in their entirety; I originally had Long Hard Climb in the 8-track format, and played it so much I had to replace it. Even though I was very familiar with the material, I was not prepared for the crystal clear sound from this remastered edition. Little harmonies and musical flourishes that I had never heard before! If you like Helen Reddy's music ( and what Baby Boomer wouldn't!?! ) this is a definite MUST-BUY!!

A long, long wait is over:
Wow -- I've be waiting a long, long time to get these albums on CD -- and 30 years after release they're finally here -- 2 great albums on one CD. So different and refreshing, that pure voice still gets me with its inflection of humour. Nothin' beats Helen Reddy for picking me up at the end of hard day. I love 'A Bit OK' played loud in the car and 'Long Hard Climb' is a sumptuous ballad (also done by Maria Muldaur). Let's hope her other albums follow soon -- in particular Ear Candy and 'Lets Sing in the Sunshine'

• Peaceful
• I Am Woman
• This Masquerade
• I Didn't Mean to Love You
• Where Is My Friend
• And I Love You So
• What Would They Say
• Where Is the Love
• Hit the Road, Jack
• Last Blues Song
• Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
• Lovin' You
• Bit of OK
• Don't Mess With a Woman
• Delta Dawn
• West Wind Circus
• If We Could Still Be Friends
• Long Hard Climb
• Until It's Time for You to Go
• Old Fashioned Way
• This Masquerade \oLive\c\o*\c
• West Wind Circus \oLive\c\o*\c