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Personnel: Jose Feliciano (vocals, guitar); Jim Horn (flute, alto flute, recorder); Ray Brown (bass); Milt Holland (percussion). Reissue producer: Chick Crumpacker. Recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Hollywood, California on November 21, 1967 and January 5 & 6, 1968. Digitally remastered by Dick Baxter (BMG Studios, March 1994). Released at the apex of his popularity, this was Feliciano's most successful album. It reached number two, largely on the strength of his only big hit single, "Light My Fire" (which is featured here). Soulful easy listening is an oxymoron, but this is about as close as that fusion gets to reality, with passionate vocals and virtuosic flamenco guitar. Besides "Light My Fire," it's dominated by interpretations of '60s hits like "Sunny" and "California Dreamin'," as well as three Lennon-McCartney tunes. Noted jazz bassist Ray Brown is one of the supporting musicians. ~ Richie Unterberger
