Karla Bonoff/Restless Nights/Wild Heart of the You

great singer/songwriter

I do like all cd's

Karla Bonoff's music is excellent, truly excellent. I saw her in concert in a small theater in 1978, and have enjoyed the way she inhabits her songs so perfectly ever since. My sole objection with this particular CD product is not the music, but the inane liner notes. The liner notes author has a lengthy bio ostensibly about Ms Bonoff, but in fact, far more words are devoted to Linda Ronstadt and completely irrelevant yammer than to Karla Bonoff. I have nothing against Linda Ronstadt's music, but this collection of Ms Bonoff's work really deserves a high quality text to accompany the excellent song tracks.

The sound quality is good...but not great....compaired with the original CD releases.

Unbelievable! I didn’t know she was the musician and lyricist for so many singers who covered her creations.She is a class act and it’s hard to select a favorite on this compilation. One song is better than the next!Anyone on the fence regarding the purchase of this treasure chest of musical enjoyment…BUY NOW!

I mean, what's not to like? I remember buying these LPs back in the day....so getting them on CD in one package is great. First, understand: Bonoff's voice is just beautiful and these first three albums highlight her songwriting abilities ... plus voice. I wish there had been some extras (demos?) added but I quibble. Three albums in one package is a great buy.

A great compilation of Karla's first three albums. We recently saw her in concert up in Sellersville, PA and her beautiful voice and passionate songs still bring the audience to their feet cheering for more !! Buy this cd, share it with a loved one, rekindle the romance, and then go see her in concert . . . " I'll tell you about the magic that can free your soul, but it's like tryin' to tell a stranger about rock and r-o-l-l " Enjoy :)

Karla Bonoff has such a unique attractive voice. This album has many of her best songs. Sit back, pour the wine, light the fireplace and enjoy a true talent.

Karla Bonoff ne fait pas partie des superstars du rock californien, elle est avant tout connue pour avoir écrit de très bons morceaux pour des artistes de blues (Bonnie Raitt), country, ou encore son amie Linda Ronstadt. Mais elle a aussi sorti quelques albums sous son nom dont les 3 premiers sont réunis ici sur 2 CD (Karla Bonoff en 1977, Restless nights en 1979 sur le CD1 et Wild heart of the young en 1982 sur le CD 2). Même si elle n'a pas l'étendue vocale de Linda, Karla est excellente sur morceaux mid tempo, les ballades. Et surtout, elle a un énorme avantage sur Linda, c'est qu'elle écrit elle-même ses morceaux (la presque totalité ici) et elle joue de la guitare. Elle possède un grand sens de la mélodie, c'est sa grande qualité (Someone to lay down beside me, Lose again, magnifiques chansons dont Linda a fait des tubes en 1976...) mais peut aussi envoyer des titres plus rythmés country-rock (I can't hold on...). La liste des musiciens qui l'accompagnent fait rêver: une partie des Eagles dans les choeurs (Frey, Henley, Schmitt) et leur pote JD Shouter, James Taylor aussi vient poser sa voix et jouer de la guitare, côté musiciens c'est la crème de la crème avec Lee Sklar, Don Grolnick entre autres. Ces 3 albums sont produits par Kenny Edwards et il joue dessus. C'est plutôt une superbe affiche, cette réédition soignée (livret bien complet) permet de (re)découvrir cette artiste injustement oubliée, alors dans ses années dorées.

Musica molto rilassante, di ottima qualità.

この人の、歌声が好きでひさしぶりに聴きました、とっても良かったです。

Previously owned on (much mourned) vinyl I consider this to be an irresistible opportunity to reacquire this delightful set of Karla's first three albums at a bargain price. Much of the music contained herein reaches the peak of West Coast singer-songwriting and although most of the highlights are available via the 'All My Life' compilation these records should be heard in their entirety. The eponymous 1st album contains versions of three songs which Linda Ronstadt featured on 'Hasten Down The Wind' ('Someone To Lay Down Beside Me', 'Lose Again' and 'If He's Ever Near') and why other interpreters have not also picked up on the quality of these songs is quite unfathomable to me. The 2nd release, 'Restless Nights' is more varied with covers ('When You Walk Into the Room' and (for me) the definitive version of one of the best songs ever written, the old folk tune 'The Water Is Wide',) as well as more great self-penned tunes. Finally we have 'Wild Heart Of The Young' which is a bit smoother and over-produced, but still gorgeous!.......but, why am I not rushing to the Amazon checkout to complete my purchase?! Well, the tracklisting appears to omit two of the tracks from 'Restless Nights', namely 'Baby Don't Go' and 'Only A Fool' and with the latter being one of my favourite tracks I am reluctant to take a chance. In any case the product description is unacceptably misleading. I shall retain my 5 star rating in hope that this is an error by Amazon and not shabby treatment of the fan by the record company.13/12/2013Great news! BGO have confirmed that ALL 28 tracks are present and correct across the 2 discs (Restless Nights is unavoidably split, but c'est la vie). My copy is on its way.

The Water Is Wideが聴きたく買いました。アルバム3枚なのでお得な気分です。良かったです