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Video Samples
1.
"Say
Amen"
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"Show
Me"
3.
"Can
U Feel Me"
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"Once,
Twice, Three Times"
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"I
Commit to Love"
6.
"Say
Good-bye"
Links
1.
My Space
2.
Wikkipedia
About Howard Hewitt
According to one Rolling Stone writer, Howard Hewett is the premier
vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye,
Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. It is no wonder
he's responsible for selling some ten million records; his voice is
irresistible. Howard Hewett is one of the most talented soul singers
of the past two decades. In group settings, as a guest vocalist and as
a solo singer, Hewetts virtually irresistible voice has wrapped itself
around material of various quality turning good songs into great
records and doing his best to save some of the lesser material with
which he has sometimes been saddled as a solo artist.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Howard led his older sisters in the Hewett
Singers, a group who played the big-time gospel circuit while Howard
was still a pre-teen. Hewett moved to Los Angeles and, after a period
appearing on Soul Train, became a member of Shalamar, the centerpiece
of Dick Griffeys SOLAR (Sound of Los Angeles) label. His mellifluous
tenor voice mixed beautifully with the bright vocals of Jody Watley
and the dancing skills of Jeffery Daniels made Shalamar a group to
loved for all. Writing and production came from Leon Sylvers III,
resulting in such top hits as The Second Time Around, Full of Fire,
Dead Giveaway and A Night to Remember, as well as a number of
underappreciated ballads, such as "You Can Count On Me" and "You're
the One for Me".
 In the mid-eighties,
Howard's solo career rocketed. The first single released on his own,
"I'm For Real", zoomed to number one. A series of hits followed, such
as "Stay," "I Commit to Love," "Strange Relationship," "Once, Twice,
Three Times," and "Show Me." What's more, his original "Say Amen"
earned the status of a modern gospel classic, enjoying across the
board airplay. And his recorded duets with Anita Baker, Dionne
Warwick, Brenda Russell and Stacy Lattisaw won critical accolades.
"Of all the fine singers working today," artist/songwriter Babyface
has said, "Howard Hewett is among the finest."
The majority of Howard Hewett original compositions "How Do I Know I
Love You?" co-written with long-time collaborator/producer Monty
Seward, has the feeling of a time proven standard. And in the one
instance when he interprets a motif made famous by another, Marvin
Gaye's "Just To Keep You Satisfied," Howard proves himself more than
capable of meeting the challenge.
"Just as I believe that I can't compromise romance," says Hewett "I
can't compromise my music. I want songs like 'This Love's Forever,'
'On and On' and 'Your Body Needs Healing' to disclose secrets about
myself and expose my heart. I want to be clear, 'Crystal Clear' about
how I need love. Ballads seem to express that need best. That's why
I'm thrilled that It's Time is about ballads, ballads and more
ballads."
Since the release of the classic "It's Time" album in 1994, Howard has
since released his first fully spiritual album entitled "The Journey".
Howard Hewett has always included one special spiritual song on every
solo album he has released to date. As well as releasing his first
best of CD "The Very Best of Howard Hewett". Howard has also released
his first live concert DVD entitled
"Intimate: Howard Hewett Live".
Howard released his first new soul album in a decade called "If Only"
in 2007 on The Groove Records. Howard Hewett has released his very
first Christmas album, "Howard Hewett Christmas", in 2008.
Discography
I Commit
To Love (1986)
Forever & Ever (1988)
Howard Hewett (1990)
Allegiance (1992)
It's Time (1994)
The Journey (2001)
The Journey Live (2002)
Intimate: Live (2005)
If Only (2007)
Howard Hewett Christmas (2008) |
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