Smith & Hayes - People All Over the World

From the heart of central Oregon comes my vote for CD of the year. That's right and fans of The Beatles, 10cc and Electric Light Orchestra as well as The Traveling Wilburys and L.E.O. will want 'Changed By A Song' in their collections post haste! Smith and Hayes are studio professionals producing a number of local artists as well as commercial work in the Pacific Northwest and on this CD their talents are pooled together creating a work of pure musical magic. The Songs Where to begin? How do I not lavish praise on a release that is so obviously influenced by music that I hold dear to my heart? OK, I can't hold back! The 'Revolver' sound hits me right between the eyes on the title track. Is that 10cc's Eric Stewart on 'You Be The World' and the whimsical 'Kaleidoscope'? Oh my goodness, no it's Smith And Hayes sounding like a lost session from the legendary Strawberry Studios. 'Before You Know It' and the gorgeous 'Waiting' sounds so much like late period Beatles it's scary, in a good way of course and just enough to send shivers on the back of your neck. Need more? Check out 'Before You Know It' which is the closest to John Lennon I have heard since his son Julian Lennon's superb 'Photographic Smile' disc a few years back. In Summary So there you have it, a stellar disc worthy of every serious pop collection. It's available on download Or CD from CDBaby! Either option will not deter anyone from falling in love with the music of Smith And Hayes. Buy! Review By: Glory Daze Review for Smith & Hayes Volume II: Smith and Hayes have created a wonderful body of work. There voices and sense of melody and song structure are really special. I was just listening to 'Save the Day' and hit that vocal harmony section before the instrumental break (... when you wake up all you feel is LLLOOOOOOVVVEEE) - WOW! Is that the highlight of all highlights or just today's highlight? Like I said - so much here to admire, appreciate and just plain love! Thanks again for the early opportunity to listen, enjoy and share with like minded friends. I am having fun sharing the extra CD's. Seriously... you have so much here to be proud of. This is a labor of love and all I can say is WELL DONE!!! God bless you both - keep playing and THANK YOU for sharing this beautiful music. It inspires me! Jon.