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CD Review: Somewhere Under the Rainbow - Joe Stampley

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Reviewed by Carrie Attebury

Joe Stampley has been in the music business since the 1960's. He began his career as the lead of a popular southern rock and roll group, The Uniques. In the 1970's he changed directions musically and had several country hits, including "Too Far Gone," and "Still Lovin' You."In the 1980's he teamed up with Moe Bandy. Those two wild and crazy guys had country music in stitches with their hits "Hey Moe, Hey Joe," "Good Ole Boys" and "Where's The Dress." (Which was actually one of the first music videos I had ever seen.")

Joe's latest album, "Somewhere Under The Rainbow," is a very good blend of soft ballads and rock and roll tunes.

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The title track from the album, "Somewhere Under The Rainbow," is a tune that is perfect for those romantic nights alone slow dancing with the one you love. Joe Diffie fans may remember this song from one of his first albums.

"Woman Of Mine" would be a really good song for a wedding. I love hearing the emotion in Joe's voice. And when he hits those high notes, "Mmmmmm."

"Boney Maronie" is a fast-paced tune that Joe really cuts loose and boogies on.

"If You Don't Know Me By Now" is a tune that you may recognize as a 1960's hit for Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, and a chart topper for 1980's English Pop group, Simply Red. Joe's version is without a doubt my favorite.

"All These Things" has more of a 1960's love ballad type of feel. "Your Love's So Warm And Tender," Joe croons with an awesome guitar and piano accompaniment. This too, would be a perfect song for those slow dances with your sweetheart.

"You're What Love's All About" is an awesome romantic duet with a lady singer named Rocki Rachal. Joe and Rocki sound so great together! This song could give Tim and Faith, and Clint and Lisa serious competition in the country love duet department.

"If It Ain't One Thing (It's Another)" is an upbeat tune that details the beginning of a bad day that just keeps getting worse. Joe has a special guest with him on this song, his son Tony. They sound really great together. I am looking forward to more music from this duo.

Song List:

  1. Somewhere Under the Rainbow
  2. Woman of Mine
  3. Boney Maronie
  4. If You Don't Know Me by Now
  5. All These Things
  6. Brand New Song
  7. How Lucky Can One Man Be
  8. You're What Love's All About
  9. If Money Talks (All Mine Says Is Goodbye)
  10. Knock Down Drag Out
  11. If It Ain't One (It's Another)

All soundclips courtesy of Barnes & Noble.
All graphics © Shelly Fabian, except the album cover, used with permission of Critter Records.

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