Heather Headley and her "This Is Who I Am" album.

#1

Heather Headley and her "This Is Who I Am" album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 4:09pm

Who has Heather's debut album?

I got this album when it came out.. And I recently discovered how great it was. I'm a big fan of R&B - so this album was pure delight for me.

The song features her two singles "He Is", and the amazing, haunting, hit "I Wish I Wasn't." The album was a top 40 hit, and went Gold. The album really has some haunting, beautiful, and just stunning ballads. I can't believe how good the CD is. Songs like "Four Words From a Heartbreak", and "If It Wasn't For Your Love", are just simply great. Her voice is so lovely, just like how she was in Aida.

I really wish she would return to Bway, and also release a second album - the woman creates some killer ballads.

Anyone else enjoy "This Is Who I Am" as much as I do?

Updated On: 5/13/05 at 04:09 PM

#2

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 4:13pm

I do! Love the album and also especially love her version of "Elaborate Lives" from the Elton John Aida 'concept' album. I think she's great!

I'd heard she was working on another album but have no idea how far she's gotten.

She was wonderful in Aida and I was glad she won the Tony-- it was an electrifying performance!

#3

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 4:28pm

Love the album - now, though i must admit i was initially a little disappointed with it....especially when comparing the vocals to that of the AIDA soundtrack.

She scored two number one adult contemporary singles ("He Is" and "I Wish I Wasn't") and being that the album went Gold+, she's back in the studio working on her sophomore effort.

I love Heather's music, but NOTHING compares to hearing that woman sing LIVE!! If only BroadwayCares would release a cd/dvd of her "Home" concert.

#4

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 4:30pm

Was (at first) very, very, very upset that it turned out the way it did. But I wound up, after several FORCED listens, falling in love with it. Some of the songs have become few to bring me to tears.

Really wish she'd release a Broadway album.

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#5

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 5:14pm

Loved it from the very 1st note. Played it so much I had to give it a rest. Now that it has been brought back to my attention...I think it might go back into my listening rotation again!

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#6

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 5:15pm

*gulp*

Yeah, I just did, too, uncage.

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#7

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 6:42pm

i love this album! heather has amazing voice:)

#8

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 10:13pm

Don't forget that she was also niminated for two Grammys. Best Female R&B Vocal for "I Wish I Wasn't" and Best New Artist. Sadly, she won neither, but she is at work on her sophomore effort.

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#9

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 10:13pm

crp2000 "If only BroadwayCares would release a cd/dvd of her "Home" concert."

I am almost positive that I bought a dvd of Heather's "Home" concert at the broadway flea market this past year. I will have to go upstairs to check, but I am almost positive because I was surprised when I bought it because I didn't think they were recording it.

Also, I love Heather's cd. It took a while for me to get used to it (I think I was having Aida withdrawl) but now I love it.

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#10

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 10:34pm

Don't own it, but have heard clips and her voice is so hauntingly beautiful. It's almost chilling. I need to find her CD somewhere to buy.

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#11

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/13/05 at 10:37pm

I think I love her more than a little. Why don't I own this?

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#12

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 12:18pm

Yes! If you don't own - definetly check it!

All I have to say is. Remember the genre of the album is R&B/Soul. This isn't a Broadway album. She has some really lush, hauntingly beautiful ballads. She has some upbeat neo soul songs. It's definetly a great album.

#13

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 2:43pm

I bought the CD the day it came out, and forced 2 listens, and haven't listened to it again. Well thanks to this thread, I am now importing to my IPOD and am going to give it another chance. R&B is not my favorite genre, but I am willing to listen to this some more.

#14

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 2:46pm

Eh, I truly don't get it. I've seen this woman sing twice on television and it was painful to watch/hear. I've never heard a Tony winner, with such loving fans, go flat and sharp so many times, and on such unimpressive notes. It's not like she was trying to hit a high C and went a little sharp. I was left LESS than impressed. To say nothing of the veins that were BULGING from her neck, and for what? I don't get it.

-Vincent

#15

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 2:47pm

Jake - I'm glad you're giving it another chance.

Make you listen to..

- I Wish I Wasn't
- Four Words From a Heartbreak
- If It Wasn't For Your Love

#16

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 2:51pm

I love "I wish I Wasn't..." The song helped me through a recent breakup.

#17

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 2:54pm

Jukebox - I haven't seen her in Aida. But I'm sure all the people who have seen her as Aida can tell you she has no problem singing live.

Another thing I love about this album is - it's real R&B and soul. She isn't singing over electronic hip hop beats. She has real melodies, and instruments.

#18

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 2:55pm

Be that as it may, doesn't change what I saw on two different occasions, two different events. Not everyone has to like everyone, it's not a big deal. I was just let down because I had heard so many wonderful things about her. I hate when someone or something is built up to be way more than what it is, at least, to me.

-Vincent

#19

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 3:56pm

I enjoyed the album. I'm looking forward to Heather's second album. I wish they had included the Japan bonus track "Just A Dream" to the U.S. version. The song is a vocal delight.

F.Y.I - Deborah Cox co-wrote and sings background on "Always Been Your Girl."

#20

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 4:54pm

F.Y.I - Deborah Cox co-wrote and sings background on "Always Been Your Girl."

Well, now that's ironic.

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#21

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 7:14pm

i happen to love her album. I actually cried when listening to some of the songs. and yes that is ironic about cox.

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#22

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 8:07pm

JukeBox - we all hear and see things from different perspectives. Hell, i still don't understand the love for Adam Pascal. LoL!

Someone please confirm the availability of the "Home" concert on cd/dvd. I emailed BroadwayCares...assuming i won't hear from them 'til next week.

#23

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 8:33pm

Guys check this out..
A live video of Heather performing her hit Grammy nominated song "I Wish I Wasn't"

It's very good. Just Heather and the piano. I wish it included the second key change at the end, because she nails those key changes.

http://www.rcarecords.com/media/heather_headley/video/i_wish_i_wasnt_live_300.ram

Updated On: 5/14/05 at 08:33 PM

#24

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 8:39pm

And if you wanna watch the real video for I Wish I Wasn't.

I think the vocals on the single version used for the video are a little better than the album vocals - she gets a little more belty here after the first key change - opposed th the album. The only negative part of the video version is that it's missing the ending "Now you're knocking at the door again...".

http://www.rcarecords.com/media/heather_headley/video/i_wish_i_wasnt_300.ram

#25

re: Heather Headley and her 'This Is Who I Am' album.

Posted: 5/14/05 at 8:44pm

Yeah - i prefer the video version...just for the belt.
I should probably mention that there are actually two versions of the cd out there. The original version includes a 6+ minute long version of 'I Wish'. The re-released version includes the 4+ minute video version with the 'belt'. FYI.