German Release of Ain't No Mountain

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on April 22, 2014 at 3:35am

Hi Gail, we had been exploring the different versions of the album on the "U.K. release..." thread and we'd heard from various sites that the German release was supposed to include a second CD called "Michael Bolton's favorites", apparently picked by him. This double CD was to be released in France on April 11 also. Out of curiosity, do you know if it's still included? I'll go check the links on my blog. Thanks for the update sweetie, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie QC Canada :D

P.S.: I've just checked the link from the mp3 album in France and the track listing of the 2 CD's and samples are on it:

http://www.amazon.fr/Mountain-Tribute-Hitsville-Special-Edition/dp/...

 

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on April 22, 2014 at 4:08am

Hi again Gail, I've now checked the CD page in France (released today) and it does say there are 2 CD's, track listing and samples included:

http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00IT8U6OU/ref=dm_rogue_cd

track listings:

  1. Ain't No Mountain High Enough Michael Bolton feat. Leona Lewis 2:54

   2. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) Michael Bolton 3:13

   3. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing Michael Bolton feat. Melanie Fiona 2:36

   4. Gotta Keep Dreamin' Michael Bolton 4:33

   5. Nowhere to Run Michael Bolton 3:03

   6. The Way You Do the Things You Do Michael Bolton 3:10

   7. You Keep Me Hanging On Michael Bolton 3:08

   8. What's Going On Michael Bolton feat. Michael Lington 3:29

   9. Tracks of My Tears Michael Bolton 3:59

 10. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) Michael Bolton 2:54

 11. Money (That's What I Want) Michael Bolton feat. Orianthi 2:34

 12. Somethin' Out of Nothin' Michael Bolton 4:14

 13. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton feat. Helene Fischer 2:48 Album uniquement 

 

14. Time Love & Tenderness (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton

 15. How Am I Supposed to Live Without You (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 4:59 itre  

 16. Said I Loved You... But I Lied (Raggae Version Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 4:25

 17. How Can We Be Lovers (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 3:36

 18. Fly Me to the Moon (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 3

 19. New York New York (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 3:26

 20. Steel Bars (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 4:25

 21. When a Man Loves a Woman (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 4:19

 22. Soul Provider (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 4:26

 23. To Love Somebody (Bonus Track) Michael Bolton 4:47

Oh and just to mess with us, the Helene Fischer duet is album  only. XP Take care Gail and thanks again. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie QC Canada :D

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Permalink Reply by Gail on April 23, 2014 at 3:35pm

Sylvie, I'm thinking you have answered your own question but here is the special edition CD on the german amazon site:

 

http://www.amazon.de/Aint-Mountain-High-Enough-U-S/dp/B00IT8U6OU/re...

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Permalink Reply by Astrid Kretschmann on April 22, 2014 at 12:46pm

I roughly translated the first two Amazon reviews.

First:

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Michael Bolton honors Motown Records April 17, 2014
of  Blagger - See all my reviews
( TOP 500 REVIEWER )
This review refers to: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - A Tribute To Hitsville USA ( Audio CD)
In the U.S. Michael Bolton is certainly a large number, in the German-speaking world the man is only moderately successful: although he, published records  for us for half an eternity, too, his singles did not even come close to the top 20 for the past 25 years. This is certainly due to his very American way to present songs with often exaggerated fervor and emotion - regardless of whether a title will bear it or not.

In this style, he also has sung his 12 cover versions Motown of classics under the title "A Tribute to Hitsville " (the name refers to the recording studio of Motown Records). Now Bolton's style on some of Motown beads fits really excellent: so his versions of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" or "Ain’t No Mountain" turned out really great. Latter song, there are then also twice, once as a duet with Leona Lewis and once with - not a typo - Helene Fischer. The latter can actually quite keep up with Mrs. Lewis what is perhaps the biggest surprise of this CD.

For other numbers such as "How Sweet It Is" or "Tracks Of My Tears", I would have, however, been wishing a little more understatement. Because even though Bolton has a great voice, he overdoes the “dumplings” (German expression for unprofessional vocalizing) and phrasing sometimes so that he really messes up (no way to translate the German expression) the songs. So magical moments alternate with annoying vocals, but the overall result is worth listening to, mostly because the more powerful recordings prevail in the end.

This CD will not be a huge success outside the States. Also not in Germany, despite of (or even because of?) Helene Fischer. But "A Tribute to Hitsville" went out a pretty decent album for soul and R & B lovers.

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Hmm, wasn't able to put both reviews in one reply only (max. of characters ???)

Due to MB's mentoring I was able to look at Helene Fischer differently, but most Germans obviously stick to their prejudices ...

Astrid

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on April 22, 2014 at 2:02pm

Hallo Astrid, first, thanks for the reviews and especially for the translations. :D To answer your question, yes you have. The reggae version of SILYBIL is on the 2005 release "Til the end of forever" that's a mix of studio songs and live songs that weren't put together in order of concerts. It's a great album! I heard Michael sing this live in July 2005 and the CD was coming out in September, I was truly privileged... :D Take care Astrid and have a great day sweetie, thanks again. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie QC Canada

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Permalink Reply by Astrid Kretschmann on April 22, 2014 at 3:11pm

Hi Sylvie, my solver, LOL. Thank you! Certainly I own this great album. How could I forget about this version??? 'm getting old I guess, LOL.

I bet you were surprised to hear that song live, do you remember if MB was able to add the very special phrasing we love so much or did he stick to the Reggae rhythm? (I wouldn't dare to challenge someone else's memories that way... LOL). Thanks again, Astrid

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on April 22, 2014 at 3:21pm

Hi again Astrid, Michael actually started the show with the reggae SILYBIL and hearing the bongos, I thought: "What?", but then I realized it was SILYBIL. A lot of people have asked me how he could "reggae up" that song and I told them: as long as he ends it in that very special way, he can sing it any old way he wants and yes, it was delicious! lol Thanks for asking Astrid, great memories, take care sweetie. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie QC Canada <3

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Permalink Reply by Astrid Kretschmann on April 22, 2014 at 12:49pm

2nd one:

April 5.0 of 5 stars good as always, 19 2014
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This review refers to: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (A Tribute to Hitsville USA) [Special Edition] (MP3 Download)
As a big Michael Bolton fan I am happy that he has finally done something again.
I like this album very much as well as the “best of” CD even though I have all of them on cd's, but become a good compilation of his hits.

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Did I miss a previous Reggae Version of SILYBIL on CD? Solver, or somebody else, to the rescue, please, LOL.

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Permalink Reply by Gail on April 23, 2014 at 3:36pm

http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/185171/9

Here you can win a copy of the UK release of Ain't No Mountain High Enough

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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on April 23, 2014 at 7:12pm

Thanks a million for that link Gail...thanks !!! :)

Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish friend.

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on April 24, 2014 at 4:28am

Hi Gail, thanks for the info about CD content and FYI, the "competition" is open to U.K. residents only. Thanks again sweetie, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie QC Canada

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