Comments on: CD Review: Bridges Over Blue (Charlotte Ritchie)

By: rita bledsoe

rita bledsoe — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:45:24 +0000

i met charlotte when sung with the nelons and i have allways enjoyed hearing her sing

By: Meagan Williams

Meagan Williams — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:38:12 +0000

I am a huge fan of Charlotte Richie. She’s been a big inspiration to me for years, and I’ve tried to model some of her stylistic vocal clarity as a vocalist myself.

I thought this CD was really great. It seemed to really show her heart more than “Closer” did. My favorites off the CD were “You Are Here With Me,” “My Father’s Angels,” and “Nothing Keeps You From His Love.” I loved all of the songs, but those were most memorable to me.

“You Are Here With Me” is a song that is co-written by Marshall Hall. The other co-writers are Scott Davis, Sam Mizell, and Steve Siler. Marsh sang it on his 2005 solo release (his second one), Boundless. I think it’s a powerful song with a great message.

“Nothing Keeps You From His Love” is a sweet song gently reminding us of a truth we hold dear to us.

I’ve always loved Gloria Gaither text of “My Father’s Angels.” I even bought the children’s book/CD of it for my goddaughter. And you can’t get much sweeter than hearing her little boy, Landon, on the track. It was a delight.

As for her first solo release, Go Rest High, I noticed that they re-released it with the same current photos that they also used on Bridges Over Blue! I have the original version that used to be available through Jeff & Sheri Easter’s website. That’s where I ordered my copy through a few years ago. It has a completely different CD insert with different photographs. I wonder why they chose to update it…

By: Quaid

Quaid — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:58:52 +0000

The Isaacs would be my best guess also.
It’s kinda odd, but there’s a few spots in the chorus where it sounds faintley like one of the background vocalists takes the lead part. I would have to listen to the song again to be for sure where, but I’m thinking it’s on the parts “Joy, like a rushing water…” and “Joy, like the children’s laughter…..”
Could be my ears playing tricks on me though.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:31:56 +0000

The Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Marsh Hall, Gordon Mote, and Russell Terrell all provided background vocals for the project. The notes don’t say which songs each particular vocalist is on. (That’s a detail reserved for higher-budget CCM productions, I guess, that also go to the trouble of printing the lyrics for each song!) But back to topic…I’d guess the Isaacs, maybe.

By: Quaid

Quaid — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:11:27 +0000

According to the linear notes, who are the background vocalists on “Joy” ?

By: DJPhil

DJPhil — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:56:42 +0000

I’m kinda with JEB on this one as I was disappointed in the rest of the project beside the radio release, “I’ve got joy” which is a great song and stands out on the whole project. The project is very good and better than her first one but for the most part is to “laid back” for my tastes and got a tad “same sounding” (of course that can happen a lot easier with a soloist…) there are about 3 songs that will transfer to a listening device for repeated play…

By: JEB

JEB — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:39:33 +0000

I like Charlotte Ritchie and love to hear her sing. But – I was very disappointed in this CD. It is one I purchased to support her – but it has already gone into the stack that does not get into the car – where 99% of listening takes place.

With the exception of one or two songs – her real talent is not showcased – IMHO. Just not what I enjoy… Personal tastes.

JEB

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:05:29 +0000

Yes, it was a little surprising to me, too!

But I do try to give every recording that comes my way a fair hearing.

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:04:33 +0000

My goodness, Daniel! Such a high rating on a solo CD! I’m definitely going to have to get this one!