SINGLES Bar

Rip It Up, Issue 125, 1 December 1987, Page 40

SINGLES Bar

Barry White

‘Sho’You’re Right’ (Festival 7” & 12”)

Barry White, the man, the legend, returns as if he's never been away. The master of the meaningful mumble, the voice that defined an era and created the best “make out” records ever. The beat is modern but the voice is timeless. Check out the flip for Barry in a more classical style. Taja Saville ‘Love is Contagious’ (Paisley Park 7”) Produced by Bennett, whom I assume is Prince in disguise. Nice subtle Paisley Park sound with the emphasis on the vocals, and the picture sleeve with its emphasis on the lips. Fairly aggressive sexual image, but this song has more sweetness than sweat. Amazulu ‘Mony Mony’ (EMI 7” & 12”) More dancefloor smart than Mr Billy’s version, and they’ve got better tattoos. Nice stomping production from Barry Blue, and lots of mindless chanting. Natalie Cole ‘I Live For Your Love’ (Manhattan 7”) The big ballad from ‘Everlasting,’ and it has a nice lilt to it, perfect for slow jam fans and lovers of classy soul. Terence Trent D’Arby ‘ Dance Little Sister (CBS 7” & 12”) Another James Brown song without James Brown. TTD gives every Brownism in the book — from “good God” to “get on up,” the bod delivers the lot. Great funk beat but slightly annoying vocals. Cabaret Voltaire

Hereto Go’(EMI) The Cabs had one idea and keep on repeating it. This one's no different, the machine funk with the charts over the top. Even top producer Adrian Sherwood seems bored. TheEurythmics ‘Beethoven (I Love

to Listen to)’ (RCA 7” & 12”) Sleazoid cover and heaps of conceptual weirdness make this an off-the-wall work of art. I don’t know what the hell it’s about, other than Annie flips her wig for the German guy. From the interesting Savage album. Kerry Buchanan