Dreams Can Come True - Greatest Hits Vol 1

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Since her maiden single, "Dreams", debuted at No. 1 in 1997, Gabrielle has gone from strength to strength releasing a string of soulful hits--as featured on this compilation. From the tearjerker "Out of Reach" (from Bridget Jones's Diary) to her recent Top 10 hit "Don't Need the Sun to Shine (To Make Me Smile)" and her fantastic cover of the Dionne Warwick classic "Walk On By", Gabrielle opts for deeply felt music which, she has admitted, often reflects on her own life. Also included in this selection is "If You Ever" (featuring E17) and the wonderfully positive "Rise" taken from the album of the same name which heralded her re-establishment as one of the UK's most successful singer/songwriters. --INorma Powell/I

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Customer reviews

review by: mattieboyz date: 2009-04-29 rating:
The Bland leading the bland
Middle of the road cod-soul that belongs back in 1990 and should have stayed there. Gabrielle has a great voice but the material here is mediocre at best and I heartily recommend giving it a miss and doing some gardening instead.

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review by: date: 2004-06-17 rating:
The rise rise of Gabrielle
Gabrielle will claim herself that she is nota soul singer as she simply doesn't possess the voice to be one.brBut she is a good solid and consistant performer who has churned out some really nice tracks in the last 10 years.pI'm into Rnb/Soul/Hip Hop, but I have no problem saying that I own this really good set of songs.brHer music has never been groundbreaking, but has always been good.p"Dreams" is her signature track, and most people's favourite Gabrielle track. I know it is mine. Its her story. It what she is about. Its a perfect track and one which she will always be able to say is a "classic". This track will get played on radio in another 10 years time.br"Going Nowhere" is a track with that 90's feel which is catchy but its track 3 "I Wish" which I love. Its about someone in her record company she fancied. Its a perfect song for someone you like, and her lyrics are what most of us think of in that situation. Its tracks like this that make Gabrielle not a mega star but a real woman with something to say.br"Because of you" and "Forget about the world" are two sweet track. The latter being more deep about a friend of hers who was a lesbien, whose parents weren't too happy. Great Stuff.p"Give Me A little more time" is classic Gabrille. Its her sound. "If Your Really Cared" is a heart wrenching number, which has some fantastic guitar rifts, and a track which only her voice could make sound so real.brShe does a cover of the classic Dionne Warwick track written by the legend that is Burt Bacharach "Walk On By". Its a great effort and one you wont be skipping. brSunshine was the first single to be lifted from the Rise album. Another beautiful track. The song "Rise" was the killer track that went to number one, and really purt her firmly on the map. Still gets lots and lots of airplay today and will for many years to come. brIve nearly forgot to mention the absolute classic duet with East 17 "If You Ever". This track was superb when it was released all those years ago - and it still is today.pNewer tracks such as "When A Woman", "Should I stay" and "Don't Need the sun to shine" are all included, which are all welcomed.pGabrielle will never have the superstar status that some have, but I think that she really doesn't care and is happy to be making music people enjoy. brThis set is easy listening and very enjoyable.

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review by: adama8raham date: 2004-06-16 rating:
stuff of dreams
An amazing collection of Gabrielle's hits over the years, it seems Dreams truly can come true for the Hackney-born artist who has had her fair share of troubles in her life. Since her #1 debut with Dreams, she has continued to release meaningful music that appeals to the masses. Her covers include Dionne Warwick's 'Walk On By' and Jodeci's 'If You Ever' with East 17. Also on this album is one of my favourite releases by her, 'Give Me A Little More Time' and other amazing tracks like 'Forget About The World', 'Sunshine', the uplifting 'Rise' (which samples Bob Dylans' Knocking on Heavens Door and comes with his own seal of approval!) and 'When A Woman'.brOf course, the album wouldn't be complete without including the tear-jerkers, 'Should I Stay' and 'Out of Reach'. Reflective and touching, Gabrielle's ballads reach the hearts of her adoring fans because they are so personal and many of her listeners can relate to them.brAn overall exellent album. A must buy.

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review by: deejayclancy date: 2004-05-17 rating:
pure gold
gabrielle at her best absolutely brilliant tracks well worth adding to your collection a must for all fans.


review by: date: 2001-12-14 rating:
Good consistant quality music
I wasn't too surprised to realise that I could actually listen to virtually the whole album without switching tracks. The album starts of with lively tunes until we gradually come closer to her current work. There is quite a change, as her songs seem to become slower, more sensual and soothing to listen. pAlthough, there are some poor tracks including her duet with Brian Harvey and the annoying 'When a Woman'. pYou have to take your hat of to her. She has become the most successful black British artist, with the most No.1's and top 10 hits. I think she's still going strong.

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