Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [CD-single]

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [CD-single]

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [CD-single]

Track Listings
 
1. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Radio Version]
2. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Junior's Marathon Mix]
3. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Junior's Alternate Club Mix]
4. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Album Version]

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • classic Cray
  • Was It A Woman Or A Bottle?
  • Some good tracks, some great ones.
  • The worst of a very good bunch
  • blues at it's best
 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Robert Cray Band
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary BluesContemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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Similar Items:
  1. Midnight Stroll
  2. I Was Warned
  3. Strong Persuader
  4. Take Your Shoes Off
  5. Bad Influence

ASIN: B000001FOF
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
  2. Don't You Even Care?
  3. Your Secret's Safe With Me
  4. I Can't Go Home
  5. Night Patrol
  6. Acting This Way
  7. Gotta Change The Rules
  8. Across The Line
  9. At Last
  10. Laugh Out Loud

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars classic Cray.......2007-04-29

Great set from the Georgia-born bluesman and his band, despite the criticisms that the album was too pop oriented and that Cray had sold out. While this album certainly does not top its predecessor "Strong Persuader", it does manage to deliver some great blues from one of the music's finest performers. Cray needs no introduction to fans of the blues, playing to sold-out concerts and working the blues circuit loyally.

"Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" is a solid release from the veteran Cray, though he has made better albums since. As is always the case with Robert Cray releases, I listen intently to the dazzling guitar work to remember why Cray gets paid to do this. The band does not often get the credit they so duly deserve, as Richard Cousins (bass), Peter Boe (keyboards) and David Olson (drums) do an excellent job of accompanying Cray on these tunes.

The horns on here are supplied by The Memphis Horns and Wayne Jackson, and David Sanborn appeared courtesy of Warner Brothers playing saxophone on "Acting This Way". "At Last", track 9, is a 50s feeling blues ballad with Cray singing backed by the horns. Overall this is a high quality outing by the old hand of blues vocals and guitar, deserving a spot in your music collections today!

Personnel:
Robert Cray (guitar & vocals)
Richard Cousins (bass)
Peter Boe (keyboards)
David Olson (drums)
The Memphis Horns (horn section)
Wayne Jackson (trumpet & trombone)
David Sanborn (alto sax on "Acting This Way")

4 out of 5 stars Was It A Woman Or A Bottle?.......2006-03-01

Tough to follow up an album that catapulted you to stardom, but I still give this one 4 stars. I like to think of this as Young Bob's Guitar Slinger album. He's just squeezing sparks out of his Stratocaster all over the place. If you've ever encountered homelessness & thought "there but for the grace of God...", then Night Patrol is gonna speak to you. I can remember the first time I heard this song like it was yesterday. I think this song is Mr. Cray's greatest recorded guitar playing.

3 out of 5 stars Some good tracks, some great ones. .......2005-12-22

When Robert Cray is at the top of his game, his smooth vocals, stinging guitar work and clever songwriting put him on par with the best the modern, electricified blues has to offer. The title track, "Your Secret's Safe With Me," and "Across The Line" fall in this category, in my opinion. Most of the other tracks are pretty good, the rest are okay, although if you appreciate a more soulful sound, you might enjoy this album more than I do. Still, I've had this CD for years, I play it often, and it has aged well.

2 out of 5 stars The worst of a very good bunch.......2001-08-23

This album followed up the "Strong Persuader" LP (yes, it was that long ago) and hit the pop side of the Cray ouevre far too hard. It has several good songs (such as "Your Secret's Safe with Me," and "Across the Line," which are even better live) but also more stuff that sounds like a beer commercial (the title track) or ez-listening ("Night Patrol") than any album by someone this talented should feature. You would be better served by _False Accusations_, _Strong Persuader_, or _Midnight Stroll_ for your first dose of Robert Cray. Then go see him live. While "Young Bob" is now "Older Bob", he's still well worth a night out.

5 out of 5 stars blues at it's best.......2001-02-13

This is robert at his very best. Serious blues.
Call It Love
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Call It Love

    Manufacturer: Bay View Recording Co
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00004WF9O
    Release Date: 2000-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. I Could Be Happy With You [From the Boy Friend]
    2. You-Don't-Want-To-Play-With-Me-Blues [From the Boy Friend]
    3. Thank You Ladies
    4. Medusa [From Slings and Arrows]
    5. Gaiety Gloom [From See You Later]
    6. 1930's Girl [From See You Later]
    7. Behind the Times [From the Buccaneer]
    8. Boy Friend Medley: The Boy Friend/Fancy Forgetting/A Room in ...
    9. Only a Passing Phase [From Valmouth]
    10. I Will Miss You [From Valmouth]
    11. Blondes for Danger [From Divorce Me Darling]
    12. Don't Say Goodbye to Berlin [From Goodbye to Berlin]
    13. It Might Have Been Worse [From Goodbye to Berlin]
    14. Marriage [From "His Monkey Wife"]
    15. Take Me Home to Cleves [From Oh Henry!]
    16. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [From See You Later]
    17. Love Song [From Call It Love] - Richard Owens
    18. Love Song in Rag [From Call It Love] - Richard Owens,
    19. I Know, Know, Know [From Call It Love] - Richard Owens,
    20. Hate Each Other Cha-Cha-Cha [From Call It Love] -
    21. Call It Love [From Call It Love] - Richard Owens, Company
    22. Divorce Me Darling! [From Divorce Me Darling!]
    23. Whatever Happened to Love? [From Divorce Me Darling!]
    24. Together Again [From Divorce Me Darling!]
    25. Outdoor Girl [From Pieces of Eight]
    Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • OH DEAR
    		 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
    Charlotte
    Manufacturer: Nervous Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00004W5L7
    Release Date: 2000-08-22

    Tracks:

    1. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Radio Version]
    2. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Junior's Marathon Mix]
    3. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Junior's Alternate Club Mix]
    4. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Album Version]

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars OH DEAR.......2000-09-04

    Oh dear indeed. Having purchased "Skin" and "Someday", which were out last year in the U.K., I was desperate to have Charlotte's new single. I was in for a real disappointment, however, upon hearing the Junior Vasquez mixes. Vasquez has totally lost the plot as far as remixing is concerned, sticking to his bland, auto-pilot formula which does nothing to enhance the original material. As he's having heaps of money thrown at him constantly to remix almost everything, he might at least make the effort to try something different. The last remix he did which was of any credit was Skunk Anansie's "Brazen" - absolutely mindblowing. Three years on, and at the age of no less than 50, Vasquez seems only to care about the $, turning about lame remix after lame remix whilst making a fortune at the same time. None of the creativity or innovation demonstrated by both Club 69 in their absolutely breathtaking remix of "Skin", or Keith Litman when he remixed "Someday", are apparent here. Vasquez - heed my advice, retire - as soon as possible, even though your senility and lack of imagination is making you a fortune. As for Vasquez & Danny Tenaglia's mutual hatred of each other - Tenaglia is the man! A true innovator not afraid to experiment. Charlotte's name should be totally disassciated with such drivel, as she is worthy of so much more.

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