Contemporary player tabbed by Malaco as an early signee when the company, b… Read Full Bio ↴Contemporary player tabbed by Malaco as an early signee when the company, best known for downhome Southern soul and blues, tried to expand into jazz during the late '80s. Baldwin's heavily synthesized, pop and funk-centered work didn't prove commercially potent, and he moved to Atlantic in 1990. He remained in Atlanta into the next decade and has had moderate success there, continuing to churn out the familiar instrumental pop tunes and carefully crafted numbers, in addition to working some in radio.
In 1990, his fanciful funk keyboard action on Rejoice was masterful; when he later played with Marion Meadows, he became part of smooth jazz consciousness. This follow-up to his debut is a pop, jazz, and soul collection that rivals the first one in likeableness and simple adventure. Most of the cuts convey an easygoing sense of R&B rhythms, along with a propensity by Baldwin to improvise over the tastiest grooves imaginable. His version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" is so perky, you might not recognize it. The bounciness of "Billy's Funk" and "It's Not Enough (Enuf)" are indicative of the party flavor apparent throughout. And as if Baldwin wasn't impressive enough with his keyboards and occasional bass playing, he adds the sax talents of Grover Washington, Jr. and Meadows and the vocalese of Dwight Sills. A horn section is also used to great effect on "Everything You Want (In Time)." There are a few serious moments, such as "In a Sentimental Mood," but for the most part, this is a fun spirited, let your hair down kind of listen.
The smooth jazz format has lent itself to an unfortunate trend towards sugary and fluffy generic album titles that hardly characterize the grit and energy of the music they represent. Boney James went the route with Sweet Thing and now Bob Baldwin's blandly titled but explosively executed Cool Breeze makes a strong case for not judging a disc by its cover. As with his independent City Sketches earlier this year, the keyboardist never quite approaches the free-for-all soul-fusion jam sessions which marked his early Atlantic albums, yet he throws enough aggressive, improvisational punches into these uptempo romps to remind his old fans of the way he once pounded. Rather than crazed earthquakes, he gives us thoughtful, slickly produced tremors that lean towards gospel every so often. He also twists familiar pop hits like "Summer Breeze" and "Walk On By" into funky blue knots. His artful, no frills jazz trio spins on "Cool Wind Blowing" and "I Give Unto You" make many of the other tracks seem overproduced and machine generated by comparison. While Baldwin knows how to balance electric and acoustic currents to great effect, he should consider stripping down like this more often in the future. Why hide behind smoke and mirrors when you have this much emotion to offer?
A rookie of the year in 1990, superfunk keyboardist Bob Baldwin had plenty to be happy about with his sizzling Atlantic debut.. A sure candidate for the R&B crossover chart, Baldwin assembled immediately likable and upbeat synth grooves with some fancy acoustic interludes to form an eclectic hybrid of styles which he calls "PBJ Music" -- as in pop, blues, and jazz. Having grown up with both jazz and R&B influences, he writes and co-produces bouncy material which proves to be the best of both worlds. While his original material is a marvel, Rejoice is that rare album where the cover tunes bear the most repeated listening. His get down jam on Joe Zawinal's "Mercy Mercy Mercy" is the best example, but his light hearted medley dedicated to Motown legend Marvin Gaye is as sweet as tributes come.
Bob Baldwin wasn't the first artist to name a project after his website -- Fattburger and Jethro Tull both beat him to the punch -- but the funk-jazz keyboard whiz's Bobbaldwin.com devotes its liner notes to reminding us to enjoy technology but not let it take over for our heart and soul. Baldwin puts his music where his words are, using his synth rack to create numerous busy, often retro-soul textures, but, at heart, his graceful yet punchy melodies shine through at all times. He has a good time with titles, moving from the cool hip-hop of "eSmooth" (which features his trademark high-register swirling solos between revisits to the sax-driven hook) through "Westchester Online" (with a playful cat and mouse game between Dean James's soprano and Joey Summerville's bouncy trumpet) and then on to the album's most unusual piece, "Overtime (In the Chatroom)." As if to make a point about what too much cybertalk can do to one's sensibilities, Baldwin offers no defining pop melody, instead darting in and out with percussive avant-garde synth lines, clicking wah-wah guitars, and an occasionally smooth soprano line from Marion Meadows, over floating, hypnotic atmospheres. Most of the other material is smartly played and very in-the-pocket, from the opening cover of "Never Can Say Goodbye" (with crackling guitar passages and harmonies by Chuck Loeb) and the brassy party tune "Funkin' for Jamaica," featuring trumpeter Tom Browne and the harmonic blend of the saxes of Gerald Albright, Marion Meadows, and Fred Vigdor.
In 1990, his fanciful funk keyboard action on Rejoice was masterful; when he later played with Marion Meadows, he became part of smooth jazz consciousness. This follow-up to his debut is a pop, jazz, and soul collection that rivals the first one in likeableness and simple adventure. Most of the cuts convey an easygoing sense of R&B rhythms, along with a propensity by Baldwin to improvise over the tastiest grooves imaginable. His version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" is so perky, you might not recognize it. The bounciness of "Billy's Funk" and "It's Not Enough (Enuf)" are indicative of the party flavor apparent throughout. And as if Baldwin wasn't impressive enough with his keyboards and occasional bass playing, he adds the sax talents of Grover Washington, Jr. and Meadows and the vocalese of Dwight Sills. A horn section is also used to great effect on "Everything You Want (In Time)." There are a few serious moments, such as "In a Sentimental Mood," but for the most part, this is a fun spirited, let your hair down kind of listen.
The smooth jazz format has lent itself to an unfortunate trend towards sugary and fluffy generic album titles that hardly characterize the grit and energy of the music they represent. Boney James went the route with Sweet Thing and now Bob Baldwin's blandly titled but explosively executed Cool Breeze makes a strong case for not judging a disc by its cover. As with his independent City Sketches earlier this year, the keyboardist never quite approaches the free-for-all soul-fusion jam sessions which marked his early Atlantic albums, yet he throws enough aggressive, improvisational punches into these uptempo romps to remind his old fans of the way he once pounded. Rather than crazed earthquakes, he gives us thoughtful, slickly produced tremors that lean towards gospel every so often. He also twists familiar pop hits like "Summer Breeze" and "Walk On By" into funky blue knots. His artful, no frills jazz trio spins on "Cool Wind Blowing" and "I Give Unto You" make many of the other tracks seem overproduced and machine generated by comparison. While Baldwin knows how to balance electric and acoustic currents to great effect, he should consider stripping down like this more often in the future. Why hide behind smoke and mirrors when you have this much emotion to offer?
A rookie of the year in 1990, superfunk keyboardist Bob Baldwin had plenty to be happy about with his sizzling Atlantic debut.. A sure candidate for the R&B crossover chart, Baldwin assembled immediately likable and upbeat synth grooves with some fancy acoustic interludes to form an eclectic hybrid of styles which he calls "PBJ Music" -- as in pop, blues, and jazz. Having grown up with both jazz and R&B influences, he writes and co-produces bouncy material which proves to be the best of both worlds. While his original material is a marvel, Rejoice is that rare album where the cover tunes bear the most repeated listening. His get down jam on Joe Zawinal's "Mercy Mercy Mercy" is the best example, but his light hearted medley dedicated to Motown legend Marvin Gaye is as sweet as tributes come.
Bob Baldwin wasn't the first artist to name a project after his website -- Fattburger and Jethro Tull both beat him to the punch -- but the funk-jazz keyboard whiz's Bobbaldwin.com devotes its liner notes to reminding us to enjoy technology but not let it take over for our heart and soul. Baldwin puts his music where his words are, using his synth rack to create numerous busy, often retro-soul textures, but, at heart, his graceful yet punchy melodies shine through at all times. He has a good time with titles, moving from the cool hip-hop of "eSmooth" (which features his trademark high-register swirling solos between revisits to the sax-driven hook) through "Westchester Online" (with a playful cat and mouse game between Dean James's soprano and Joey Summerville's bouncy trumpet) and then on to the album's most unusual piece, "Overtime (In the Chatroom)." As if to make a point about what too much cybertalk can do to one's sensibilities, Baldwin offers no defining pop melody, instead darting in and out with percussive avant-garde synth lines, clicking wah-wah guitars, and an occasionally smooth soprano line from Marion Meadows, over floating, hypnotic atmospheres. Most of the other material is smartly played and very in-the-pocket, from the opening cover of "Never Can Say Goodbye" (with crackling guitar passages and harmonies by Chuck Loeb) and the brassy party tune "Funkin' for Jamaica," featuring trumpeter Tom Browne and the harmonic blend of the saxes of Gerald Albright, Marion Meadows, and Fred Vigdor.
The Island
Bob Baldwin Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'The Island' by these artists:
$pyda; Fresh; Pendulum; Tenor Fly You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger that I've…
A.I.D.A. Sometimes I find Late in my mind Little signs, they Point th…
Aidid & Friends Misty Island Rescue, here we go (here we go) Misty Island…
Alex Hey, how're you doing? I see you on the other side Hey,…
An Emotional Fish All that want (want... all that want... all that want) Cann…
And I.D. Sometimes I find Late in my mind Little signs, they Point th…
Anekdote Verse 1 You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger th…
Aselin Debison Over an ocean and over a sea Beyond these great waters,…
Baby-T (Go) (Shake sumn) (Shake sumn) (Shake sumn) (Shake sumn) (Sh…
Barbra Streisand Make believe we've landed On a desert island Bathe me in the…
Bats of Congress The Island Where winters are strong, and summer not long, t…
Black Diamonds I've really had it up to here with all those…
Box of Light We left the city to find a place where we can…
Brady Paul The Island (Paul Brady) They say the skies of Lebanon…
Bridgewater Dee Dee There's a far place, I'm told, Where I'll find a field…
Caroline Lavelle Tomorrow night I will go down to the island And look…
Catatonic Suns Tomorrow is born to die I know all your lies Some will…
Celtic Thunder They say the skies of Lebanon are burning Those mighty cedar…
Chocolate - String Ensemble i ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with well done fries and…
Covenant "Time will heal your wounds," she said as she took me…
Dalia Valanciute Make believe we've landed On a desert Island Bathe me in th…
Dee Dee Bridgewater There's a far place, I'm told, Where I'll find a field…
Djavan/Ivan Lins Um facho de luz Que a tudo seduz por aqui Estrela cadente…
Dolores Keane They say the skies of Lebanon are burning Those mighty cedar…
Dope D.O.D. Oh the Island Breeze, it moves close and close Oh the…
Dope D.O.D. [Pandora's Box Limited ed.] もしもこの空を飛べるなら 君を背中に背負って旅立とう 誰も知らないあの島まで 日々を過ごしに荷物まとめて行こう 首にぶ…
Dr Syntax Feat 3 Amigos (Leaf Dog And B.V.A ) 이 세상에 우리 둘뿐이라도 난 네가 특별하다 말할게 같이 가자 망가진 장난감의…
Dr. Crowley Am I doomed to Ocean Parkway In a dirty burlap sack? Nothing…
Duskwood Gonna take a ride Gonna make it right Gonna take a…
Dylz the Artist Spinning my head like Colossus Burning me like inferno Take …
Ed Dowie Tonight runs the star as it crosses the grass on…
Face The Maybe In this strange place where I am, Now captured and shackled…
Fatima Dunn The Island The music‘s gone and the lights are back on…
Freaks there once was a girl I felt i'd known forever her name…
G. Papadopoulos In my dreams I can never scream loud enough Got a…
Gareth Icke I’m selling up and I’m closing down. Shutters dragged down…
Goochan 擠身這城市愛侶最終都吹散 漆黑裏逃過與你看海多璀璨 想過 逃出這城去到海邊 再與你相依 若我共你困於荒島 是我共你看海多…
Heather Findlay A solo mission was never part of the plan Home again…
Hoop Records The Island You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenge…
Hunter/Game She always claimed to be a bad-ass girl She said 'nobody…
HunterGame & Bajka She always claimed to be a bad-ass girl She said 'nobody…
Incura Ever wish you were floating To this place that's so so…
Iona See the sun is rising A day is dawning on the…
J-Zeus Woah Aye, losaddos made this Yea I cannot see I put on carti…
J. P. Cormier Thousand days million years isolated searching for a new lov…
J.Vitoria Woah Aye, losaddos made this Yea I cannot see I put on carti…
Janet Jackson Come into this sacred and erotic dream It's a world I…
Javi Bora Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby …
Jean-Marie Simeon Honey you sure hurt me and I haven't been the same…
Jerry And Marc Donahue Now this here's a story about the Rock Island Line Well…
Jim Messina Messina-Tate Have you walked on the city street ? And lo…
Jim Messina Led Kaapana & Kenny Loggins When will we know love? When will we listen to heaven…
JJ Grey & Mofro So many things you′ve seen So many stories long forgotten So…
K-Ottic Always M.I.A Y'all might think I'm lost, huh Need no company…
Kabusacki 6.1 All her hopes and dreams are below: She closed her eyes,…
Keane Dolores They say the skies of Lebanon are burning Those mighty cedar…
Kenny and Leah He left Maine 'cause he needed a change And he was…
Kenny G & Barbra Streisand Make believe we've landed On a desert island Bathe me in the…
Ladytron Farewell, farewell dreams we once knew Farewell, farewell to…
Lord & Dego A train goes past the station There are leaves upon the…
Lylac Suddenly beauty put me down on the island of my…
Marlo LOVE ISLAND On love island I see Unlimited possibilities For…
MARLO & JANO Take me to the Island Where our thoughts can float away Take…
MasiahX Who said i need you in my life Say that i…
Maureen McGovern Make believe we've landed On a desert Island Bathe me in t…
Me & My Monkey If we die tonight which way would like to go We…
Mickey Harte They say the skies of Lebanon are burning Those mighty…
Millenium The Island is calling The Island is my land And it could…
Millennium The Island is calling The Island is my land And it could…
Misha Where am I, where am I even supposed to go It's…
My Sister Grenadine Arriving at your grandparents house We could see three hors…
Nalyssa Green In the middle of the ocean, oh what a day,…
Nancy Wilson Well, all we need is an island Big ol' sandy beach Palm…
Natalie Price He said, “Honey you may have angels keeping you in…
Nova and the Experience Don’t mind my locomotive, headed to the coldest ocean Know I…
Oh Sleeper Such bittersweet Fruits from the seeds I sowed When I took…
Parade of Lights Everybody's talking They're coming up for more. We're goin i…
Paris & Simo vs Pendulum Me and the boys sitting at Turbo Island Fuelling the fire…
Paul Brady They say the skies of lebanon are burning those mighty cedar…
Pendulum You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger that I've…
Pendulum (cover) You arrive In the rising sun The hidden passenger That I'…
Pendulum - The Island You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger that I've…
Pendulum(펜듈럼) You arrive In the rising sun The hidden passenger That I'…
Pendulum. You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger that I've…
Pendulum搀 You arrive In the rising sun The hidden passenger That I'…
Project Pitchfork The sun reflects on the red salt water Squirming bodies deat…
Ray Russell Won’t let you bring me down I’m better than that I’ll be…
Richard Shindell Island life does have its charms The constant sun, the stea…
Royal Wood I spent my life so patient Waiting for the descent The gif…
SALMO feat. EL RATON EN?GMA DJ SLAIT Lebon al mic Understand where I'm coming from? No, no, you p…
Sérgio Mendes Make believe we've landed On a desert island Bathe me…
Shadow J. Brown Can anybody here pass me a beer And I'ma keep playing…
Shadows of Steel See the rain in my eyes Hear the sound of the…
Simon Le Grec [feat. ZIP-PI] Mmm-hmm Mmm-hmm Island girl Pesos, stay low Steppin' on the …
Skipinnish Summer time long years ago I always will remember Just a boy…
Speek Eazy We chilling on the island! Red Stripe in my hand, feet…
St. Lundi When I come home to the island When I come home…
Susan Osborn 知床の岬に はまなすの咲く頃 思い出しておくれ 俺たちのことを 飲んで騒いで 丘にのぼれば はるかクナシリに 白夜は明け…
Swedish House Mafia/Pendulum Share these lyrics on Facebook! You arrive In the rising sun…
T. J. Baden Woah Aye, losaddos made this Yea I cannot see I put on carti…
The Barra MacNeils THE ISLAND - written by Kenzie MacNeil The Island was procla…
The Decemberists 1. Come and See There's an island hidden in the so…
The Heard There's a place, where the wind never blows You think, it’s…
The Island All about my paper call me Pillsbury dough boy Chef Island…
The Lazy Eyes Up on a hill, I can see a figure wandering He's…
The Millennium The Island is calling The Island is my land And it could…
The Sea & I My bags are packed, I’m out the door Not gonna play…
The Shills The black water drips on his head Running down his face…
The Ship ...On its way to find the land Ten days’ journey to…
The Skints Dear anyone who hears this I'm trapped upon the island The n…
the wild wild Squire Trelawny and Dr. Livesay having asked me, Jim Hawkins…
The XX - Intro I don't have to leave anymore What I have is right…
The xx vs. Pendulum You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger that I've…
Thom and the Wolves Some are dying Some are known by you Please be kindly Don't …
Tom Klang & Waikiki Islands of Hawaii Where skies of blue are calling me Where b…
Tyler Kamen Silk, green fabric flowing in the light, Will you please whi…
Various Artists Almost so perfect The way that I want you I'm almost deservi…
Windsor Drive Obstinant in nature and you feel so misunderstood you're a w…
|►|Pendulum You arrive In the rising sun The hidden passenger That I'…
►Pendulum You arrive in the rising sun The hidden passenger that I've…
♫ Pendulum You arrive In the rising sun The hidden passenger That I'…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Bob Baldwin:
Abbey Road ABBEY ROAD Lennon pulls out his pen Paul plays his bass an…
Are You Ready Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Are You Ready? Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Being With You I don't care what they think about me, and I don't…
Cafezinho Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi Na…
Funkin' For Jamaica Jamaica funk, that's what it is let it get into…
I Wanna Be Where You Are Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
I Wish And I wish I never met her at all Even though…
My Love And when I go away I know my heart can stay…
Never Can Say Goodbye I never can say goodbye, no, no, no, no, now Never…
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE FEATURING CHUCK LOEB I never can say goodbye, no, no, no, no, now Never…
People Make The World Go Round People... ('Round And 'Round And Around...) People Make The …
Somebody else I can't get off my high horse and I can't…
Somebody Else's Guy I can't get off my high horse and I can't…
Something Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other…
The Fool on the Hill Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Day after day, alone on…
The Way She Looked Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other…
Where Are You Going Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Where Are You Going%3F Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Where Are You Going? Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
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