Inspired (Remastered) Mike Francis

• 1Summer Breeze04:20
• 2Nothing Can Come Between Us07:03
• 3That Loving Feeling05:40
• 4Thinking of You03:18
• 5Someone Like You05:10
• 6Time03:19
• 7Quedate04:18
• 8City Lights04:22
• 9Bossa Per Emilia02:46
• 10Perfect Love04:00
• 11Down04:05
• 12I Love You04:34
• 13Friends04:39
• Total Runtime57:34

Info for Inspired (Remastered)

Born Michele Francesco Puccione better known as the late Mike Francis-not much is known of the rare talents of one Italy's best known secrets! Having been introduced to the Beautiful summer tones of Mike Francis, thanks to the World known German Dj's Blank & Jones Relax Series,I wanted to be one of the first to write a review of "Inspired".The opening track Summer Breeze is a wonderful Isley's Brothers cover which gently warms your heart with the rays of the sun-whilst Mike's sweet vocals gently provide a cool summer breeze to the listener's ears.

Second Track, Roots features a gentle acapella which flows nicely into "Nothing can come between us" a Sade cover which is sang beautifully between Mike francis & Ami Stewart. Other Highlights include "Time" a Culture Club song which is fruitfully given a 21st Italian dance makeover. The most stunning Love ballad-"Someone like you" an old Van Morrision song-which is superbly executed could easily be played for the bride & groom at your friend's wedding-or perfect for watching a sunset go down on a Greek island whist enjoying a nice glass of Boutari demi-sec Rose wine. Mike obviously the talent Italian artist he is throws in two Italian numbers quedate & bossa Per emila which would delight the listener into thinking they are driving up the hills of Tuscany in a 4x4 whilst enjoying the Italian scenery.

Inpired ends with a Loved up modern Cafe Del Mar style Mix of "Friends" which Mike originally recorded with Ami Stewart Back in the mid 1980's.

So there you have an honest review of Inspired.It's such a shame Mike's albums are not released for the UK market-but if you get your hands on this chilled out-smooth production-summer album of Inspiring songs please do.

I recommend this album for Lovers Of Jose Padilla-Cafe del mar Volumes-Blank & Jones Fans and anybody who appreciates exceptional rare talent!! Go on treat yourself and fall into the wonderful world of Italy's finest Singing Talent-the Late Mike Francis.

Digitally remastered

Mike Francis
was one of the most successful Italian pop star of the 80s.

Born in 1961 as Francesco Puccioni he scored his biggest hit already in 1984. "Survivor" led him straight to the top of the Italian charts, which was followed by top spots in Germany and the uk.

In the same year he wrote the hit "Friends" for disco queen Amii Stewart which charted in the top 10 as well. Many hits followed which always focussed on his unique and soft voice. "Let Me In", "Features Of Love" or "Togehter" are timeless masterpieces until this day.

In the early 90s Mike Francis recorded his first album in his native language. "In Italiano" went on to become the summer soundtrack of 1991 in Italy and brought him to the same fame as Eros Ramazotti or Raf. But still his music was inspired by the Soul, Funk an Disco of the 80s.

In the 00s years he decided to step away from the microphone and focussed on songwriting and producing with his project "Mystic Diversions" .

Blank & Jones grew up with his music in the 80s and convinced Mike Francis in 2005 to return to the microphone. Together they recorded a cover version of the van Morrison classic "Someone Like You" for their famous "Relax" series. The vibe was right and so they not only decided to record a whole Blank & Jones album ("Relax Edition Three") with Mike Francis as lead singer, but also produced in return his comeback album "Inspired" (2007). Sadly this fantastic singer and wonderful person passed away in 2009 far too early.

Together with his family, Blank & Jones have now curated a huge collection of his outstanding work. Many rarities like his very first single "Love Has Found You" or a live recording of the Marvin Gaye classic "Let's Get It On" can be found on CD for the first time. Overall this 4CD Box presents the highlights of all his albums which are unavailable since a long time, or only as very expensive japan imports. Of course all songs were carefully remastered by Blank & Jones and the box also includes an extensive booklet with many pictures and impressions.

This album contains no booklet.