José Feliciano - The Best Of (1985)

José Feliciano - The Best Of (1985)



An excellent "best of" album of the great blind Puerto-Rican singer José Feliciano. Listen to the unique way he sings 16 of his big hits, mixing english and spanish, conveying feelings through his captivating, expressive, jazzy voice, directly to our hearts. Enjoy.

José Montserrate Feliciano Garcيa (born September 10, 1945) is a blind Puerto Rican singer, virtuoso guitarist and composer, known for many international hits including the 1970 holiday single "Feliz Navidad". Feliciano was born in Lares, Puerto Rico, one of twelve children. He is blind because of congenital glaucoma. He was first exposed to music at age three. He would play a tin cracker can while accompanying his uncle who played the Cuatro (Puerto Rico). When he was five, his family moved to Spanish Harlem, New York City and, at age nine, he played on the Teatro Puerto Rico. He started his musical life playing accordion until his grandfather gave him a guitar. He reportedly sat by himself in his room for up to 14 hours a day to listen to 1950s rock albums, classical guitarists such as Andrés Segovia, and jazz players such as Wes Montgomery. He later had classical lessons with Harold Morris who earlier had been a student with Segovia. At 17, he quit school to play in clubs, having his first professional, contracted performance in Detroit. Complete biography.

Tacklist:
01. Light My Fire (1968) (03:35)
02. California Dreamin' (1968) (04:08)
03. And The Sun Will Shine (1968) (03:42)
04. The Windmills Of Your Minds (1969) (03:49)
05. Miss Otis Regrets (1969) (03:47)
06. Rain (1969) (02:25)
07. First Of May (1969) (03:54)
08. Guantanamera - Live At The London Palladium (1969) (03:39)
09. Che Sara (1971) (03:34)
10. Destiny (1970) (02:27)
11. Susie-Q (1970) (05:06)
12. Hi-Heel Sneakers (1968) (03:39)
13. Chico And The Man (Main Theme) (1974) (02:54)
14. Hitchcock Railway (1968) (03:17)
15. Malaguena - Live At The London Palladium (1969) (05:07)
16. No Dogs Allowed - Live At The London Palladium (1969) (03:11)

Total Playtime: 58:14

| Genre: Pop, Ballads, Latin | Label: RCA Records | MP3 VBR0 (245~320kbps) |

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