From AllMusic.com: Questions of Regina's startling vocal similarity to Madonna on her debut solo LP resonated through the industry upon its release and became the overriding factor in its short-lived popularity. The set's first single, "Baby Love," was the main culprit. Co-written by Regina with producer Stephen Bray and Mary Kessler, "Baby Love" was originally intended for Madonna - who did cut a demo of the song, but scrapped it. One can only speculate on the subsequent circumstances; but Bray, who co-wrote much of Madonna's wildly successful Like a Virgin, ended up producing the track for Regina, and it became a top-10 pop hit. While Regina here undeniably employs the chirpy tone and coquettish nuances Madonna had become known for, a few listens to Curiosity demonstrate who's the better vocalist of the two. Contrary to popular belief at the time, Regina was not a start-up. She was actually on record before Madonna, fronting the band Regina Richards & Red Hot on an obscure A&M album in 1981; the next year releasing the independent solo single, "Deep Dreaming." While Curiosity is much different than the "Head On" pop/rock sound she established with her earlier material, her songwriting and vocal abilities are perfectly intact here. Unfortunately, the strong attempt to write and sing Madonna-esque songs does detract at times. But not all of the cuts suffer from this syndrome, and the singer proves herself more substantial in both areas than La M. A healthy supply of ...
Regina Baby Love
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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From AllMusic.com: Questions of Regina's startling vocal similarity to Madonna on her debut solo LP resonated through the industry upon its release and became the overriding factor in its short-lived popularity. The set's first single, "Baby Love," was the main culprit. Co-written by Regina with producer Stephen Bray and Mary Kessler, "Baby Love" was originally intended for Madonna - who did cut a demo of the song, but scrapped it. One can only speculate on the subsequent circumstances; but Bray, who co-wrote much of Madonna's wildly successful Like a Virgin, ended up producing the track for Regina, and it became a top-10 pop hit. While Regina here undeniably employs the chirpy tone and coquettish nuances Madonna had become known for, a few listens to Curiosity demonstrate who's the better vocalist of the two. Contrary to popular belief at the time, Regina was not a start-up. She was actually on record before Madonna, fronting the band Regina Richards & Red Hot on an obscure A&M album in 1981; the next year releasing the independent solo single, "Deep Dreaming." While Curiosity is much different than the "Head On" pop/rock sound she established with her earlier material, her songwriting and vocal abilities are perfectly intact here. Unfortunately, the strong attempt to write and sing Madonna-esque songs does detract at times. But not all of the cuts suffer from this syndrome, and the singer proves herself more substantial in both areas than La M. A healthy supply of ...
From AllMusic.com: Questions of Regina's startling vocal similarity to Madonna on her debut solo LP resonated through the industry upon its release and became the overriding factor in its short-lived popularity. The set's first single, "Baby Love," was the main culprit. Co-written by Regina with producer Stephen Bray and Mary Kessler, "Baby Love" was originally intended for Madonna - who did cut a demo of the song, but scrapped it. One can only speculate on the subsequent circumstances; but Bray, who co-wrote much of Madonna's wildly successful Like a Virgin, ended up producing the track for Regina, and it became a top-10 pop hit. While Regina here undeniably employs the chirpy tone and coquettish nuances Madonna had become known for, a few listens to Curiosity demonstrate who's the better vocalist of the two. Contrary to popular belief at the time, Regina was not a start-up. She was actually on record before Madonna, fronting the band Regina Richards & Red Hot on an obscure A&M album in 1981; the next year releasing the independent solo single, "Deep Dreaming." While Curiosity is much different than the "Head On" pop/rock sound she established with her earlier material, her songwriting and vocal abilities are perfectly intact here. Unfortunately, the strong attempt to write and sing Madonna-esque songs does detract at times. But not all of the cuts suffer from this syndrome, and the singer proves herself more substantial in both areas than La M. A healthy supply of ...
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