A Private Heaven / Do You

To be honest I have never owned more than a greatest hits compilation from Sheena Easton in the past. Not that I didn't like her enough it's just I was worried I would not like the album cuts as much as the hits. I then started listening to her more as I got older. Once the amount of current good music settles down I tend to start buying older stuff and re-listening to it to see if things appeal to me more as I get older (but not old). I am not saying there isn't a lot of great stuff coming out, as there are. I just ordered the new cds from Lykke Li and Natalie Merchant. It's just that there aren't as many great artists or albums coming out at the speed that they used to. This set was a pleasant surprise. I am a huge Prince fan, and I have loved all of the Prince/Sheena Easton collaborations in the past. So I Had to start with this one (I have since ordered the second two disc set as well as the single cd with bonus tracks of the album with telephone etc). I was pleasantly surprised by the how great she sounds. While the radio hits showcased that talent some of the deeper cuts makes it more apparent.Though the second album "Do You" had more songs on it that I never heard of, it's still a great album. I'm not one to objectify women or anything, but once Sheena started presenting herself as more of a sex symbol it seemed her music seemed to get more edgy as well. Not that she has to use her appearance to sell her albums but it seemed part of her evolution to incorporate her sexy side, it seemed to elevate the songs as well. But for all of her beauty, her songs seem to appeal more to the average person, her longings, disappointments and desires speaks to anyone who is listening, not just the sexy people. The songs showcase her talent, and her vocals are top notch. She can sound very pop or can segue easily into r&b (she did a version of a Prince-penned song called "eternity" that not only rivaled but surpassed Chaka Khan's version). Anyone who is a fan of great pop songs or sensual ballads or even ballsy (if you'll pardon the term), empowered sexually driven rock n' roll, you'll find something to love on this set. The two albums are separated by disc each having bonus songs/b-sides. It's a great way to relive the memories of her radio hits as well as revisiting one of pop's greatest sirens. She was more popular in the U.S. than in her native U.K. and she can stand shoulder to shoulder with her American contemporaries. There are many songs here to love, and I would highly suggest revisiting this artist and seeing what she has to offer, you won't be disappointed.

Sheena Easton, sings like an Angel! One of the most, beautiful voices, I ever heard! She's one of the, best singers ever! The first song I heard from her. Was " Morning Train" I loved it!! I've been listening, to her music since then. I'm very happy! to have this Special Deluxe CD Collection! With my most favorite, album on it. A Private Heaven. My favorite song is " Sugar Walls." I love the blend of funk & pop! A great dance groove! And a brilliant song! Written by Prince! My next favorite song is " Strut" another awesome song! I love the beat to song! A great pop tune! " Swear" has a catchy chorus! I like the guitar intro! With a perfect pop/ danceable beat! I also love the beautiful pop ballad. " It's Hard To Say It's Over." And all the 12 inch songs! The ( Do You) album, I like too. My favorite song is "Do You" beautiful vocals! I love this R&B/ dancefloor song! " Magic Of Love" is a catchy! From start to finish! It's a slow/ nice, R&B tune. This Special Deluxe Collection. Is a must for all Sheena Easton fans!

A Private Heaven has one song that has a hook to it, "Sugar Walls" and thanks to Prince for that track, it has a great hook, a great beat and the song get's stuck in your head especially that part where she screams towards the end. The dance mix and red mix of Sugar Walls are great as well; otherwise the album is just a paper weight. It's dull, Strut misses the mark in my opinion and Swear is just the same. Back In The City is worth a listen to but it really doesn't have a hook, a decent beat at best. The album Do You is a little better but not by much. It doesn't have any stand out tracks in my opinion but it has a better sound and vibe. I've always admired Sheena Easton's vocal abilities but she could have had a better team producing her with the exception of interaction between her and Prince. She could have had better songs selected for her as well. I'll always remember her for Morning Train, Sugar Walls, U Got The Look w/Prince, For Your Eyes Only and We've Got Tonight w/Kenny Rogers. So she's not a one hit wonder but she has no memorable albums in my opinion.

So been wanting this classic albums from the Queen of Scotland Ms Sheena Easton. The 80's were on fire and she was a huge flame in the music biz.....Classic soul,pop Chauntess teased us with some great music!!!!

Thank you thank you so very much. My daughter is a HUGE sheena easton fan, and this 2 cd set is amazing!! I so wish you had others

If you are a fan of Sheena Easton, this is good CD to have in your music collection. The title track is my favorite.

I like this two cd set by sheena Easton.thanks john

nice

disco doble con suficientes bonus tracks lo cual le da valor agregado a esta compra. muy recomendable si lo tuyo son los 80's.

第５作目「PRIVATE HEAVEN」第６作目「Do You」の抱き合わせレイシューです。彼女のアルバムは長い間廃盤となっており、希少価値はあります。英歌詞カードにシングルやアルバムの写真も丁寧に付いており、数曲のボーナストラックが追加されていることが最大のセールスポイント。しかし、残念ながら待ち望んだリマスター処理は施されていません。おそらく2000年に発売されたCD音源と同一のものと思われます。日本来日も間近ですから、リマスター完全BOXの発売を望みます。また第４作目の邦題「秘密」だけが再発売されない摩訶不思議な発売にも首をかしげてしまいます。

私はPrivate Heaven目当てで購入しましたが、ボーナストラック付きでこの値段はお得です！星1つ落としたのは、他の方も書いているように、何故4th 「Best Kept Secret」を入れてくれなかったのか？ということにつきます。

PrivateHeaven目的で買いました．当時は聞き過ぎて飽きてましたが，今聞くと素晴らしい出来です．声も透き通るようで，KimWildeとはまた違う魅力がありますね．音作りが当時を偲ばせますが，今聞いても気持ちいい．

Ich war nie ein Sheena Easton Fan und habe seinerzeit (1984 / 1985) grade diese beiden Alben und einige dazugehörende Maxis gekauft, weil Mrs. Easton mit Künstlern zusammenarbeitete, die ich favorisierte.Die Alben selbst, beschreiben besser andere. Grundsätzlich sind sie poppig/rockig ("A Private Heaven") und poppig/funkig ("Do You") und deutlich weniger balladesk, als ihre Vorgänger.Die Maxi Single "Sugar Walls", ist selbst heute noch dafür gut, rote Ohren zu bekommen. Die Nummer, die Prince unter Pseudonym ablieferte, marktiert den Beginn einer gelegentlichen Zusammenarbeit mit Sheena Easton, die ich stets rätselhaft fand. Die Rolle des Vamp, steht Mrs. Easton so gut, wie einem Gartenwichtel ein Ballkleid. Zudem hatten eigentlich alle Frauen, die mit Prince zusammenarbeiten 'mußten', hinterher einen Karriereknick (Ingrid Chavez, Sheila E., Jill Jones, Martika, Mayte, Taja Sevelle, Vanity, Apollonia, etc).Für viele ist das Album "Do You" uninteressant gewesen. Ich hingegen mag es besonders, weil es eine Produktion von Nile Rodgers ist, der zunächst mit "Chic" Erfolge feierte und manchen anderen Künstlern, als Produzent seinen Stil aufgedrängt hat (Diana Ross, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Thompson Twiins, etc). Ich mag diesen funkigen Stil und dieses aurale Gewebe aus musikalischer Gaze, die beim Analysieren zerfällt, beim Genießen aber so meisterhaft im Fluß (oder cooler: Flow) ist. Zudem war für mich das Wiederhören einer meiner wundervollsten 80er Jahre Erinnerungen, der Titel "Magic of Love", nach so langer Zeit, gradezu eine Offenbarung.Dieses CD Package von "edsel" nennt sich "Deluxe Edition" und ist meiner Ansicht nach, weitgehend geglückt. Die Alben sind in guter (auraler) Qualität vorgestellt und angereichert mit diversen Remixen und Single B-Seiten. Dazu steckt ein Booklet mit einem (oberflächlichen) historischen Abriss dieser Phase von Mrs. Eastons Karriere, sowie kleinen Single-Cover Abbildungen, in einem Pappschuber.Ein wenig befremdlich, aber typisch: "edsel" hat sich mit dieser Ausgabe die Mühe gemacht, aber x-mal steht natürlich auch "EMI" drauf. Dabei haben die nur die Lizenz bezahlt gekriegt und wie üblich ihre alten Schätzchen so lange im Keller gammeln lassen, bis Pop-Archäologen die Drecksrabeit für sie tun. (Danke, edsel!, Ihr seid die Guten!)Empfehlenswert für Freunde des gepflegten 80er Jahre Revivals.