Charlie — Platina Sorozat | Magneoton / mTon | Audio CD

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Product Details:

• Product Type: Audio CD
• UPC: 5051011347627
• Brand / Label: Magneoton / mTon
• Artist: Horváth Károly "Charlie"
• Release Year: 2006
• Label: Rózsa Records
• Genre: Rock / Pop
• Style: Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Funk

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Digitally remastered)
• Discs: 1
• Catalog Number: 5101-13476-2
• Packaging: Gatefold cardboard digipak sleeve with a leather-texture design print
• Language: Hungarian (with English track)
• Condition: Factory Sealed / New

Overview

This 2006 release from the Platina Sorozat (Platinum Series) gathers the definitive solo works of Károly "Charlie" Horváth, capturing the core of his peak 1990s output. As one of Hungary's most unmistakable voices, Charlie's signature gritty, smoke-hewn vocals anchor a sound that sits comfortably between soul, blues rock, and midnight jazz.

Rather than standard radio transfers, this compilation features digitally remastered recordings that clean up the dynamic range, giving the brass sections room to breathe and lending a deeper weight to the rhythm section. From the iconic openings of "Jég dupla whiskyvel" to the deep pop-infused textures of "Könnyű álmot hozzon az éj," this disc serves as a pristine sonic time capsule of a defining era in Hungarian popular music.

Interesting Facts

• The collection highlights Charlie's solo breakthroughs from the 1990s following his legendary tenures with bands like Generál and Tátrai Band.
• The album features the monumental duet "Különös Szilveszter" performed alongside the iconic Hungarian vocalist Zsuzsa Cserháti.
• This compilation includes a live or studio cover of the Percy Sledge soul classic "When a Man Loves a Woman," demonstrating Charlie’s deep blues influences.
• The release was a joint venture between Rózsa Records and Magneoton (mTon), two powerhouse labels in the landscape of Hungarian music distribution.
• The physical release features a distinctive graphic design that mimics finely stitched brown leather, complete with faux perimeter seams.

Track Listing

1. Jég dupla whiskyvel — 4:33
2. Mindenki valakié — 4:15
3. Könnyű álmot hozzon az éj — 4:00
4. Kávéház — 4:17
5. Csak a zene — 4:20
6. Az légy, aki vagy — 4:59
7. Skandináv éjszakák — 5:06
8. Egy szippantás a jóból — 4:28
9. Annyi minden történt — 4:01
10. Majd játszom, mikor érzem — 4:52
11. A mama hívott ma éjjel — 4:18
12. Egyszemélyes föld — 5:39
13. Játszom, ahogyan lélegzem — 4:32
14. Nézz az ég felé — 4:52
15. When a Man Loves a Woman — 3:22
16. Különös Szilveszter (Duett Cserháti Zsuzsával) — 4:06

Publishers

Released by Magneoton / mTon under licence from Rózsa Records, 2006. Digitally remastered production.

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