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Big Senorita by Steve Tannen
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fave it 90's Pop | Folk Pop
10 tracks | 35 minutes
Released Apr 2000
on Steve Tannen
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:50 Shelter Hotel lyrics BUY MP3 03:50 Shelter Hotel lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:50 Shelter Hotel
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:49 San Francisco lyrics BUY MP3 03:49 San Francisco lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:49 San Francisco
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:27 Sing Me to Sleep lyrics BUY MP3 03:27 Sing Me to Sleep lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:27 Sing Me to Sleep
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:22 Brother Uptown lyrics BUY MP3 03:22 Brother Uptown lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:22 Brother Uptown
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:00 Love in Vain lyrics BUY MP3 03:00 Love in Vain lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:00 Love in Vain
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:06 Can't Say for Sure lyrics BUY MP3 04:06 Can't Say for Sure lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:06 Can't Say for Sure
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:38 Don't Go Away lyrics BUY MP3 03:38 Don't Go Away lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:38 Don't Go Away
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:10 Looking for Water (in Joshua Tree) lyrics BUY MP3 02:10 Looking for Water (in Joshua Tree) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:10 Looking for Water (in Joshua Tree)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:56 Nobody Listens lyrics BUY MP3 03:56 Nobody Listens lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:56 Nobody Listens
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:03 Love Come Knockin' lyrics BUY MP3 04:03 Love Come Knockin' lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:03 Love Come Knockin'
Somewhere between Sting and Edith Piaf. Soaring. An amazing pop record.
Editorial review
The vocals are ace, both lead and harmony vocals being melodic, emotion-filled, charismatic presentations throughout the album. The instrumental accompaniment expertly compliments the vocals and as a rule add vibrant color and depth to each piece. All compositions are fresh new pieces which can hardly be compared to any other piece because, quite honestly, all the pieces qualify as hits in their own right. The tight groove from the rhythm section, Craig Benelli on drums and Mike Vesceglia on bass, kicks off the album and "Shelter Hotel" with finesse. When Steve Tannen's melodic vocals enter the mix, "Shelter Hotel" is elevated to another level. When Sam Shaber adds some harmony vocals, the listener is left in awe of the sweet melodic sound. Craig Benelli's accentuating guitar work blended meticulously with Keith Cotton's keyboard work, lending vibrant color to the song. This pop gem has the infectious quality of an Eagles monster hit from the '70s, with an original modern charisma. Tannen has a voice that one will never tire of listening to, with a melodic range that never wavers and a smoothness that has a calming effect on the listener. "Love Come Knockin'" features more of an electronic vibe, thanks to Steve French's synths and drum programming with some forceful bass presence. Though it has more of an electronic vibe, the acoustic guitar is still a powerful element and the overall groove is really quite mellow. This serves to give the listener a mild dose of variety. Steve Tannen has put together an entertaining album filled with rock tunes that lean toward other styles from folk, blues, and mild alternative influences. All the compositions have expertly written lyrics which stir emotional feelings in the listener, and most times ring with truth. Following his own formula in song structure, which incorporates time-proven theory, appears to serve Steve Tannen well, because the final product leaves a lasting impression. If not lost in the corporate shuffle, Steve Tannen will make the top of the play list on many rock-formatted stations. This is a highly recommended CD for the folk-rock and rock fan. ~ Larry Belanger, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
One of Performing Songwriter Magazine's Top 12 indie CD's of the year, this is Steve Tannen's debut album.
The band includes Chris and Craig Benelli, Jon Gordon, and Mike Vesceglia, with help from Joe Brack, Sam Shaber, Keith Cotton, Greg Tannen and Jon Ossman.
*****
Awards and Honors:
Top 12 indie CD of the Year, Performing Songwriter Magazine
Overall Grand Prize Winner
USA Songwriting Competition
(out of 33,000 entries)
Overall Grand Prize Winner
Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
First, Second and Third Prize Winner
Unisong International Song Contest