The George Benson Collection - George Benson (1981) (2LP Vinyl) - Near Mint (NM)
Product details
- Label Warner Bros. Records
- Artist George Benson
- Format 2LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1981
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Near Mint (NM)
- Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
The George Benson Collection by George Benson.
Few guitarists have ever managed to bridge the worlds of jazz virtuosity and popular appeal quite like George Benson, and this generous double album gathering makes the case across four sides. Spanning eighteen tracks, it offers a wide window into an artist equally at home coaxing smoke from a ballad and lighting up a dance floor, all delivered with that unmistakable warmth of tone and effortless phrasing.
Side A opens with immediate momentum, "Turn Your Love Around" setting a polished, radio ready groove before "Love All The Hurt Away" and the shimmering "Give Me The Night" carry the mood forward. The inclusion of "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" rounds out the opening stretch, hinting at the breadth to come and reminding you that Benson never lets a melody go unloved.
The second side leans into some of his most beloved crossover moments. "Never Give Up On A Good Thing" and a swinging take on "On Broadway" showcase his gift for turning a vocal line into something both intimate and celebratory. Then comes the surprise of "White Rabbit," a bold reimagining, before "This Masquerade" closes the side with the kind of sophisticated, understated storytelling that became a signature.
Sides C and D dig deeper into the range that defines this collection. "Love Ballad" and "Nature Boy" find him in tender, contemplative territory, while a spirited reading of "Last Train To Clarksville" and "Livin' Inside Your Love" keep the energy varied and alive. There is a real pleasure in hearing Benson move so fluidly between covers and material tailored to his voice and guitar.
The final side is a treasure of familiar melodies given fresh life. "Here Comes The Sun" glows, and the instrumental "Breezin'" remains a cornerstone of his sound, all silk and swing. "Moody's Mood" and "We Got The Love" keep the momentum before the set closes with "The Greatest Love Of All," a soaring finish that leaves the listener in no doubt about the emotional reach of this music.
Assembled as a comprehensive career overview, this set is an ideal entry point for newcomers and a satisfying anchor for longtime admirers alike. It captures Benson at his most versatile, a player and singer who could hold a room with a whisper or fill it with joy, and it deserves a proud place in any collection built around great jazz and the players who carried it into wider audiences.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Turn Your Love Around
A2. Love All The Hurt Away
A3. Give Me The Night
A4. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
B1. Never Give Up On A Good Thing
B2. On Broadway
B3. White Rabbit
B4. This Masquerade
C1. Love Ballad
C2. Nature Boy
C3. Last Train To Clarksville
C4. Livin' Inside Your Love
D1. Here Comes The Sun
D2. Breezin'
D3. Moody's Mood
D4. We Got The Love
D5. The Greatest Love Of All
Artist: George Benson
Format: 2LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Catalog Number: 2HW 3577
Release Year: 1981
Country: United States
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