"Silky,
classy, sexy, romantic--bring you to your knees--this is how I describe the
incredible voice of Ruben Studdard. He feels every note and every word he sings.
He is a man with an extraordinary voice," commented Foster.
Unconditional
Love is filled with some of the most romantic songs Studdard has ever recorded
including "My Love" by the Beatles, The Carpenters classic,
"Close To You" which includes Stevie Wonder on harmonica and Bonnie
Raitt's poignant, "I Can't Make You Love Me." Additional tracks
include a steamy version of Teddy Pendergrass' "Close The Door" which
was produced by singer Eric Benet who also produced Studdard's breathtaking
version of the Boz Scaggs hit "Look What You've Done To Me." The
album also contains a soaring duet with Laylah Hathaway of "With You I'm
Born Again" which was originally recorded by Syreeta Wright and Billy
Preston.
"Unconditional
Love is my most romantic album yet. I've wanted to record many of these love
songs for a really long time. It's the most heartfelt album I've ever recorded
and includes many of my favorite songs from all different eras," commented
Studdard.
Fans of
Ruben--and they are legend--will get to see him perform in February during
several shows scheduled including one at NY's Beacon Theatre on February 15th
Studdard will also be going on tour with Laylah Hathaway – dates to be
announced.
It's
been a decade since Fox Television's 'American Idol' crowned Studdard, a
Birmingham, Alabama native, its 2003 winner after he pulled in 24 million
votes. In the years since, the "Velvet Teddy Bear" (as Gladys Knight
nicknamed him) has had a string of gold and platinum records, top ten albums
and r&b and pop singles. Along with performing around the world, he has
toured as Fats Waller in the national stage tour of "Ain't
Misbehavin" and managed to pick up several Grammy and American Music Award
nominations along the way.
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