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Best Of Santa Esmeralda (2006)

2011-07-21T09:10:54Z

Best Of Santa Esmeralda (2006)


1	Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 
2	Generation		
3	You're My Everything 	play
4	Hey Gyp
5	Gloria 				play
6	House of the Rising Sun

The Best of Santa Esmeralda: You're My Everything reveals that the group's recordings have held up quite well. The disc wisely chooses the full-length album versions of the group's tracks, thus allowing the listener to get the full effect of the lush, epic arrangements that characterized the recordings. The up-tempo cuts effectively pit pop hooks and melodies against insistently danceable rhythms and are delivered with brio by the studio musicians: "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" effectively layers staccato handclaps and horn arrangements out of an Ennio Morricone soundtrack over its stomping dance beat, and "Another Cha Cha" is a bravura disco epic where serpentine horn arrangements duel with percolating salsa rhythms to create dance track that is as suspenseful as it is thrilling. Elsewhere, Santa Esmeralda takes the intensity down a few notches to create some lovely ballads: "Sevilla Nights" is a lush instrumental that creates a mellow, tangibly nocturnal mood, and "You're My Everything" is a heart-tugging ballad highlighted by a gorgeous, lilting flamenco guitar solo. Special note should also be made of the group's vocalists, Leroy Gomez and Jimmy Goings, who keep the music's slick sound from becoming impersonal with their impassioned, rich vocal stylings. In the end, the listener's tolerance for disco will determine how much they get out of The Best of Santa Esmeralda: You're My Everything, but anyone who appreciates Euro disco at its most lush and romantic will enjoy this disc. --- Donald A. Guarisco, All Music Guide

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Jimmy Goings & Santa Esmeralda – Green Talisman (1982)

2014-05-17T16:03:39Z

Jimmy Goings & Santa Esmeralda – Green Talisman (1982)

Side 1
01 -  The Green Talisman.
02 -  Sweet Fusion.
03 -  Children Of Sanchez.

Side 2
01 -  Siboney.
02 -  Fortune Teller.
03 -  Eye Of The Cat.
04 -  Eternal Light.

Arranged By – José Souc, Nicolas Skorsky, Slim Pezin
Conductor [Horns, Strings, Woodwinds] – Jose Souc (tracks: 2 to 5, 7), Slim Pezin (tracks: 1, 6)
Synthesizer, Programmed By – Celmar Engel
Producer – Nicolas Skorsky

The original concept of “Santa Esmeralda” was formed as a production project in 1976 by Jeanne- Manuel de Scarano and Nicholas Skorsky in Paris, France. Santa Esmeralda was inspired by the heroine of the same name from the Victor Hugo Classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". American musician/vocalist Jimmy Goings recorded six of the group’s seven studio albums, permanently replacing American singer/saxophone player Leroy Gomez, who was used as lead vocalist for the first album titled "Santa Esmeralda". That album featured the projects first international hit "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", and the popular ballad, "You're My Everything". Creative differences lead to Gomez's departure in late 1977. Goings joined the project in December of that year, recording lead vocals for the already complete follow up album "The House of the Rising Sun", which garnered the projects second international hit with the title song. Showcasing a wonderful collaboration of French arranger Jean Claude Petit, brilliant Page 2 of 4 Flamenco/electric guitarist Jose Souc, and French studio guitarist Slim Pezin, the song’s Gypsy infused Flamenco style soon became a Latin disco innovation around the world. Goings was granted the rights to tour the concept and created his first touring band in January of 1978. The group hit the road immediately, touring with disco legend Barry White, and joining the resurgent tour of Carlos Santana. Santa Esmeralda quickly became international headliners, embarking on a world tour that included Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Goings went on to record two more albums for the Skorksy/de Scarano team: "Another Cha Cha" which was a completely original collection of songs with Goings making his first co-writing contributions on all tracks. The title song went on to become another world wide disco hit. The album also contained the popular songs, "Generation", "Answer", and "Back to the Beginning". The final album recorded with the team was C'est Magnifique" also titled "Don't Be Shy Tonight", which contained the follow up hit "C'est Magnifique", and the radio hit "Don't Be Shy Tonight", again with Goings contributing to the song writing, providing the lyrics for five of the albums six tunes. Skorsky and de Scarano spilt up in 1980, and Goings continued his collaboration with Skorsky on the next two albums. The group reprised its original sound, on the cover version of another popular 60's hit, "Hush". On this album Goings also collaborated again with Jose Souc on "Welcome to the World" and "What I Wanna Do With Your Love", and provided original arrangements for the cover songs "No Reply" and "Street Fighting Man" which were then transcribed and orchestrated by Souc. The final album of the collaboration came in 1982 with Jimmy Going and Santa Esmeralda "The Green Talisman". This collection returned to the concept album genre and produced the striking title tune "The Green Talisman" as well as covers of "Siboney" and "Children of Sanchez", and the lush ballads "Sweet Fusion" and "Eternal Light". Goings continued to tour through 1982 and the group disbanded officially in 1983 While many greatest hits compilations followed, Goings put his touring aside to raise his daughter, Genevieve, and son Jesse. He was reunited with his first son Dominic in 1989. He continues working in the entertainment field as a music producer, talent agent, and event coordinator through his entertainment company, GFI ENTERTAINMENT, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. --- associatedentertainment.com

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Santa Esmeralda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1977)

2015-01-28T17:20:12Z

Santa Esmeralda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1977)


01. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Esmeralda Suite - 14:22
02. Gloria - 03:56
03. You're My Everything - 05:01
04. Esmeralda Suite - 5:29
05. Black Pot - 07:04

Leroy Gomez - Vocals, Alto Saxophone 
Don Ray - arranger

Santa Esmeralda's debut dropped on Phillips Records in 1977, then on Casablanca Records for worldwide distribution; Hot Records reissued it on CD in 1994. Although the disc had originally been titled Santa Esmeralda Featuring Leroy Gomez, Casablanca renamed it to capitalize on the hit single "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." The old Animals classic covered an entire side of the original vinyl album; "Esmeralda Suite" was simply a reworking of the hit. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood contains three other tracks: the dull ballad "You're My Everything"; an elongated remake of "Gloria" that's borderline disco; and the refreshing "Black Pot," a soulful number that uses Spanish guitars, flamenco percussion, and lead guitars to good effect. There are no bonus tracks, so you're getting the original album intact. --- Andrew Hamilton, Rovi

Among my vinyl collection, this album and the DISCO 12" version are amoung my favorite, played to death. When this came out I snapped it up. Yes it is Disco, in its most classic form, complete with single, disco 12", and this album. Also, its on CASABLANCA RECORDS, Donna Summer, Thank God Its Friday, Flash Dance, Village People...nuff said.

Here in Florida, it was a huge club hit, and the long version is still played today. There weren't that many Latin flavored disco cuts, but with Santa Esmeralda and another artist 'Gomez' you couldn't go wrong. This is one of the timeless classic albums. I am just waiting for someone to grab this and do a remix CLUB version (DJ Sammy could do it or others) and make it a hit again. It would be, its that good. ---Porch Sitter, amazon.com

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Santa Esmeralda - The House Of The Rising Sun (1978)

2019-06-12T14:27:56Z

Santa Esmeralda - The House Of The Rising Sun (1978)


1. The House Of The Rising Sun
2. Quasimodo Suite
3. Dance You Down Tonight
4. Nothing Else Matters
5. Hey! Gip

Jimmy Goings - Vocals
Leroy Gomez - Sax (Alto), Vocals 
C. Padovan - Bass, Strings 
Jean-Claude Petit - Bass

Having already assumed the onerous task of revamping the Animals' classic "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" for the disco market -- and making a success of it -- Santa Esmeralda once again tackled the classics within this novel set. "The House of the Rising Sun," the same band's first international smash, certainly reinvented the classic sound. Keeping the crunch of the guitar and adding a disco beat and a horn section that crosses the border, the performance is anything but another tired old cover. And, although the strains of the aforementioned "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" do percolate up from the depths at times, "Rising Sun" ultimately comes off like a spaghetti Western crossed with Saturday Night Fever. Odd, but oddly compelling at the same time. That song segues into the accompanying "Quasimodo Suite," making up a luxurious first side that completely overshadows the three tracks on the flip. "Dance You Down Tonight" is pure disco, but pulls out a few funk stops on the way, while the ballad "Nothing Else Matters" takes the preceding frenzy down a notch. The closing "Hey! Gip," covering one of Donovan's most hallowed oldies, is probably best forgotten. Santa Esmeralda may be remembered as nothing more than a novelty band -- a product of its generation at a time when outrageousness ruled -- but at least the band took a stab at creating something different. And while not necessarily successful, the group's reinvention of the '60s music scene certainly gave people something different to talk about. ---Amy Hanson, AllMusic Review

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