We can’t say enough about the production of this CD. Although most live albums don’t work well for DJ’s, this one is the exception. Like most live recordings though, a number of the cuts on this CD suffer from intros designed to showcase the band members. All in all, this is one great CD showing off the talents of one fine vocalist. Although we said it a number of times in the review, we’ll say it again, we’re blown away by Shasnette Baity and her awesome voice. Way to go Heart and Soul for finding a truly outstanding addition to your band. Visit the groups website by using the link below. http://hometown.aol.com/co0lbreez/cd.html

DJ Mike: Updating the old Mel & Tim song, Heart and Soul manages to blend Myrtle Beach with classic soul to make a sound all their own. This is an excellent version I’ll be playing often.

DJ Jim: Popularized by Aretha Franklin Shawnette Baity totally kills this version of a familiar song. Our Boppers will love this song straight up although we might speed it up just a bit. Shaggers will love this one as well.

DJ Mike: This song is an original which demonstrates the true talent of this band. Smooth Myrtle sound perfect for a Shag Smoothie or for our dancers, a Cha Cha. Good vocals and crisp production make this an outstanding song.

DJ Jim: This song is ok for me but isn’t one of my favorites on this CD so far. It’s not a bad song, it just lacks something I look for when choosing a dance tune. Maybe I’m just unsure what our dancers would do with it but I probably won’t play this one.

DJ Mike: Although I think this is a good cut, it’s not my favorite of the CD. You definitely need to add 3 or 4 percent to make it danceable for Boppers. I think it will take a few plays before our crowd will warm up to it.

DJ Jim: Sounds like Myrtle Beach to me. This original cut is smooth and clean. Shaggers should love this one although our Boppers won’t find a strong enough back beat for their liking. If we play too many songs like this one you can be sure someone will come to the booth and ask us to speed it up, or as one annoying character continually requests, “Play some Rock N Roll!” How annoying!

DJ Mike: This is my favorite cut on this CD. I even like playing the intro although most DJ’s will probably cut it out. I’m a big fan of Sam Cook and I think he’d be proud of this version. Although it performs well straight up, some DJ’s will plus it a few percent.

DJ Jim: This Bonnie Rait tune really demonstrates the power and clarity of Shawnette Baity’s voice. It’s slow, it’s sultry, it’s smoky. If you’re looking for a slow song this one’s got everything it takes to bring the lovers to the dance floor. Great song.

DJ Mike: Ooohhh Yeeaah, here’s one that’ll pull the Boppers to the dance floor in droves. This one’s got it all. Great guitar work, great vocals, and a Boppin’ beat that makes you want to move.

DJ Jim: An old Motown tune revised. This tune is ok, just not great. Once again although there’s a back beat, I think it’s too fast to lure the dancers to the floor. It’s bluesy alright, I just don’t hear a tune our dancers will like that much and it’s definitely too fast for Shagin’.

DJ Mike: This cut could work with a little help. Because it seems to drag a little I would definitely speed it up. Shawnette adds a gospel flavor which helps the song a lot. I’ll let the crowd decide on this one.

DJ Jim: It takes more than a minute for this song to get going but when it does, Shawnette’s vocals really come on strong. This band should count their blessings for finding this talented singer. She’s single-handedly changing the sound of this band. Although I find the beat of this song a bit of a challenge for dancing occasionally it mostly works well as a Bop or Shag tune.

DJ Mike: Here’s a classic that brings back memories. This song might have been your first slow dance with that special someone. Now you can live it all over again. This a is good version of a great classic.

DJ Jim: Bring on that Hammond B3 and watch out Gloria Hardiman. An old R & B classic and man once again Shawnette Baity makes it her own. This one smokes. Our Bop dancers will eat this up and come back for more. This is definitely one of my favorite songs on this CD.