Record Reviews

DANNY LITANI ~ VERY TOGETHER (30TH ANNIVERSARY EXPANDED EDITION) NMC (ISRAEL) 81099 (Barcode: 7290011507596) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1970 - 1978 Released: 2007 Danny LitaniFind albums by this artist is one of the most talented Israeli musicians and songwriters, and yet he never reached the stardom status, he so well deserves. Deeply rooted in American music, especially Dylan’s legacy of folk and protest songs and the blues, Danny was always quite different and somewhat disconnected from the Israeli mainstream. His beautiful bluesy baritone fits ideally his soulful self-written material as well as his interpretations (translated into Hebrew) of American classics. Always accompanied by the best Israeli rock and blues players, his albums and concerts were a source of musical joy and heartfelt experiences. This album includes some of his best songwriting to date (he composed all the songs) and is definitely his strongest and most consistent release. Two of the songs are great duets with Yehudith RavitzFind albums by this artist. This beautiful new edition includes a plethora of bonus material, never previously available on record, including live tracks, radio singles, etc. Making all of it available to the general public is a true delight. For people not familiar with Danny’s output, this is a most warmly recommended opportunity to get exposed to his charm. (See also his superb album with the group ShamayimFind albums by this artist)

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SHAMAYIM ~ SHAMAYIM NMC (ISRAEL) 84566 (Barcode: 7290003300402) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1980 Released: 1993 Only album by the short-lived Israeli group ShamayimFind albums by this artist, which was a cooperation between members of the Fusion group PlatinaFind albums by this artist and the best Israeli blues singer Dany LitaniFind albums by this artist. Litani`s deep and soulful voice and the excellent instrumental work by the players creates one of the nicest albums ever recorded in Israel, although it received very little attention over the years.

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