Omar Lye-Fook is an international treasure. Rich with immeasurable talent, the singer, songwriter, producer, and musician has collected a wealth of incredible music throughout his award-winning career.
Here on Omar’s ‘The Anthology’, the “Godfather of UK Soul” opens his chest to reveal 33 precious gems that sparkle and shine from opening track “Pass It On” featuring Terri Walker to the signature Omar soul on closing number “I Want to Be”.
Representing decades of brilliant recordings, Omar’s jewels have long sense proved their value to music lovers around the world. This set, for longtime fans and new ears, does not disappoint, dissipate in its flow, and will not depreciate. Such hits and favorites as “Best By Far”, “Little Boy”, “Tell Me”, “There’s Nothing Like This”, and “I Guess” are so vibrant and crisp you’d think they were just newly released today.
Speaking of current times, the emotionally reflective, encouraging lyrics of “Outside”, which ways as heavy on the heart as Omar does on the piano keys and chill-inducing falsettos, is more relevant than ever.
A legend in his own Kingdom, Omar has also teamed with the regal excellence of Stevie Wonder (“I’m Feeling You”), Caron Wheeler (“Treat You”), “Erykah Badu (“Be Thankful”), Kele LeRoc (“Come On”), and the late Leon Ware on the irresistible old school soul of “Gave My Heart”.
Omar’s ‘The Anthology’ is a master’s masters; uniquely cut diamonds and gems resting in a handmade jeweled casing. It’s music to be treasured. |THIS.
[By Mr. Joe Walker]
