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ASIN: B000005J1I
Release Date: 1993-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Sweet And Lowdown
- Novelette In Fourths
- That Certain Feeling
- So Am I
- Rhapsody In Blue
- Swanee
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Customer Reviews:
Wonderfully American.......2007-05-14
I've had a copy of this CD for years and love it. The power and optimism of the music is really quite remarkable... regardless of who or what is actually playing here. The arrangement of Swanee is light but rich with major chord trains like you just want to go marching around the room. And American In Paris leads you on a swaying, dischordy journey the deeper you go, as the narrative begins to trade delicacy for passion. (and I love renditions where you can hear the MUSIC and the instruments don't get in the way, like four-voice midi versions of Bach which reveal the eloquence).
When I listen to this CD now, and which is most surpring to me, I hear a profound pride in America - back "before." I play it when I have people over and we put burgers on the grill. This CD is the song of sitting in my back yard with the clouds blowing by and for the moment things feel OK.
"Before" - OK, there is no old perfect Amercia; but I'm thinking of the time before we learned to distill petroleum into toxic pollution, before pride meant vanity and thuggery, before hate-filled invective became public amusement, and before presidents went to war because it was good for business.
A Gersh-winner.......2007-01-07
George Gershwin had a long association with the mechanical device known as the player piano. At the age of ten, Gershwin used a neighbor's pianola to teach himself how to play, by very slowly pumping the foot pedal that advanced the hole-punched rolls, and placing his fingers on the depressed keys. His parents were so impressed by his abilities they enrolled the boy in formal piano studies when he turned 13. Thus, an American genius was born.
The existing films of Gershwin (who died of a brain tumor at age 38 in 1937) show him to be a virtuoso at his instrument. His 1924 acoustic recording of Rhapsody In Blue (with the Paul Whiteman orchestra) is further evidence of this. But no film or recording has what is contained within the album GERSHWIN PLAYS GERSHWIN: THE PIANO ROLLS, and that is-- full fidelity range.
The CD comes in a standard jewel case packaged in a heavy paper slipcover. Biographical liner notes are included along with details on the rolls. The earliest performance in this set is from 1916, made when Gershwin was an 18-year-old song plugger. My favorites here are "Swanee," from 1920, and "An American In Paris," from 1933, which is undoubtedly one of the last significant piano rolls ever made.
Gershwin's dynamic performances are not in the least obscured by the few extra notes added to the piano rolls (such practice was standard in those days). Listening to these recordings is like sitting next to this brilliant man, observing his fingers fly over the keys as he plays some of his best work.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 60:36
Interesting... but I think I'd prefer a good Gershwin interpreter.......2006-05-14
Composers are not necessarily the best performers of their own work. A songwriter's songwriter like Jules Shear or Jimmy Webb comes to mind -- surely the best representations of their songs are on other artist's albums.
This album is charming in its own way -- a taste of the music and performance style of a bygone era. Someone complained that these rolls were edited. So what? I'm going to review the final product, now how it was made. Do you eat sausage? Ask not what's in it!
I like to listen to this CD in short bits -- a few songs at a time. For some reason I find it to be fatiguing if I listen for more than 20 minutes or so. I'm not absolutely sure why this is so. Possibly the meter is just a little too metronomic on many of the songs. This lends a "mechanical" quality to the performances.
Additionally, I felt that the dynamic range was restricted. The music does get louder and softer, because of the piano rolls themselves and because of the computer programming used to read the piano rolls -- the dynamics were deliberately adjusted by the record producers in some spots, if I read the liner notes correctly. And yet. And yet. Still these songs do not dynamically "breathe" fully in and out the way they ought to. I find this disappointing, but I think it has something to do with inherent limitations in piano roll recording technique. I'm guessing.
Taken for what it is, it is an interesting concept, and the sound quality is very pleasant. The performances are very good for piano rolls, but fall short of what a good interpreter could do. Take, for example, the Rhapsody in Blue from Woody Allen's Manhattan soundtrack. Listen specifically to the piano part -- the dynamics and variations in rhythm. This is not by any means the best performance of Rhapsody, but it is better than the Gershwin rolls.
Gershwin's playing overated.......2006-04-09
After I heard this cd I bought Gershwin plays Gershwin on the naxos label which arn't piano rolls. Any pianist can tell that many of these rolls are heavily edited and can't be played by a pianists with two hands. On the naxos album that has some of these same songs Gershwin's actual playing doesn't sound very good. Many of Gershwins contempories such as James P. Johnson, Eubie Blake, Luckey Roberts and even Zez Confrey were much better pianists than he was, however they didn't have his melodic gifts as a composer. I would recommend Artis Whodhouse's
transcriptions of Jelly Roll Morton's piano rolls (on the same label) instead because most of those are exactly how he played them and in my opinion Morton was a better musician in every way than Gershwin.
The jazzy Gershwin. What a CD!!!!!!!.......2006-02-23
I got this CD as a gift. I am all for the austrogerman post- romantic music and as imagined Gershwin is not my favourite composer. I know him from his best known works such as the 'Rhapsody", the 'American' and his great songs. This CD is a treasure as mentioned from other reviewers of this site. Gershwin full of passion, his music being jazzy to the very end and that great feeling you get after a great live performance is present all over the length of this 'treasure'. No question about the presence of the music. Not to be missed
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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
- Swanee- Al Jolson
- When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
- A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
- My Man- Fanny Brice
- Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
- If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
- Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
- Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
- Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
- Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
- Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
- Body And Soul- Libby Holman
- Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
- Night And Day- Fred Astaire
- Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
- You're The Top- Ethel Merman
- Summertime- Anne Brown
- September Song- Walter Huston
- My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
- It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
- Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
- Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
- Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake
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- New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
- If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
- Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
- There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
- How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
- Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
- Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
- Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
- Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
- Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
- Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
- Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
- Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
- Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
- Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
- Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
- Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
- I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
- Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
- The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
- Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
- Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence
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- Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
- I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
- Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
- My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
- Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
- Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
- Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
- Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
- I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
- The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
- Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
- What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
- As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
- Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
- People- Barbra Streisand
- Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
- If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
- Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
- The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
- If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
- Open a New Window- from Mame Voice
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- Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
- Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
- I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
- The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
- Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
- I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
- I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
- We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
- Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
- Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
- Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
- One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
- All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
- Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
- Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
- Come Follow The Band
- Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
- And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
- The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia
Tracks:
- Memory- Betty Buckley
- I Am What I Am- George Hearn
- Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
- Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
- The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
- You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
- The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
- Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
- With One Look- Glenn Close
- On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
- Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
- Seasons Of Love-
- Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
- I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
- Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
- Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
- Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
- I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
- Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30
Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.
Top Shelf.......2007-01-04
This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.
TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23
THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.
Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14
This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway
Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17
If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
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Musicals - The Gold Collection
Helen Hobson , Dave Willetts , and Lesley Garrett
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Release Date: 2004-04-06 |
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- West Side Story 'America' - Helen Hobson & Crouch End Festival Chorus
- Annie 'Tomorrow' - Helen Hobson
- Annie Get Your Gun 'Anything You Can Do' - Jason Howard
- Annie Get Your Gun 'The Girl That I Marry/My Defences Are Down' - Jason Howard
- Aspects Of Love 'Love Changes Everything' - Chris Corcoran
- Anything Goes 'Anything Goes' - Helen Hobson
- Cabaret 'Cabaret' - Helen Hobson
- La Cage Aux Folles 'I Am What I Am' - Dave Willetts
- Carmen Jones 'Dat's Love' - Lesley Garrett
- Cats 'Memory' - Lesley Garrett
- Cats 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat' - Deborah Steel
- Carousel 'Soliloquoy' - Jason Howard
- Carousel 'If I Loved You' - Paul Bateman
- Carousel 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - Jason Howard
Tracks:
- Chess 'I Know Him So Well' - Meredith Braun
- Evita 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' - Sharon Campbell & Crouch End Festival Chorus
- Evita 'Another Suitcase In Another Hall' - Sharon Campbell & Crouch End Festival Chorus
- Evita 'High Flying Adored' - Meredith Braun
- The Fantastiks 'Try To Remember' - John Langley & Crouch End Festival Chorus
- Fiddler On The Roof 'If I Were A Rich Man' - John Langley
- Gigi 'Gigi' - Keith Ferreira
- Guys And Dolls 'Luck Be A Lady' - Dave Willetts
- Jesus Christ Superstar 'Superstar' - Christopher Howard
- Jesus Christ Superstar 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' - Sharon Campbell
- Jesus Christ Superstar 'Everything's Alright' - Sharon Campbell
- Joseph And His Amazing Technicolor Dream-Coat 'Close Every Door' - Crouch End Festival Chorus
- Kismet 'And This Is My Beloved' - Lesley Garrett
- Kismet 'Stranger In Paradise' - Jason Howard
Tracks:
- Kiss Me Kate 'Where Is The Life That Late I Led?' - Jason Howard
- A Little Night Music 'Send In The Clowns' - Helen Hobson
- Les Miserables 'Bring Him Home' - Dave Willetts
- Man Of La Mancha 'The Impossible Dream' - John Langley
- Oklahoma 'Oh What A Beautiful Morning' - Jason Howard
- Oklahoma 'The Surrey With The Fringe On Top' - Jason Howard
- Oklahoma 'Oklahoma' - Jason Howard
- Phantom Of The Opera 'Phantom Of The Opera' - Lesley Garrett
- Phantom Of The Opera 'Music Of The Night' - Dave Willetts
- Phantom Of The Opera 'All I Ask Of You' - Lesley Garrett
- Porgy & Bess 'Summertime' - Lesley Garrett
- Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 'Bless Your Beautiful Hide' - Jason Howard
- Showboat 'Ol' Man River' - Jason Howard
- Showboat 'Make Believe' - Jason Howard
Tracks:
- The Sound Of Music 'The Sound Of Music' - Helen Hobson
- The Sound Of Music 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' - Tania Williams & Crouch End Festival Chorus
- The Sound Of Music 'Edelweiss' - John Langley
- South Pacific 'Some Enchanted Evening' - John Langley
- South Pacific 'Younger Than Springtime' - David Shannon
- Starlight Express 'Starlight Express' - Keith Burns
- Sunset Boulevard 'Sunset Boulevard' - Gerard Casey
- Sunset Boulevard 'With One Look' - Mary Carewe
- Sunset Boulevard 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' - Mary Carewe
- Tell Me On Sunday 'Tell Me On Sunday' - Sharon Campbell
- West Side Story 'Maria' - David Shannon
- West Side Story 'Tonight' (The Balcony Scene) - Meredith Braun
- West Side Story 'Somewhere' - Meredith Braun
- There's No Business Like Show Business & Annie Get Your Gun 'Theres No Business Like Showbusiness' - Helen Hobson & Crouch End Festival Chorus
Customer Reviews:
"56 Show-Stoppers from the Last Century ~ Paul Bateman".......2004-04-16
Some of the best musicals from the last century appear on this 4-CD compilation "Musicals:The Gold Collection", featuring many stars of the London Stage with Paul Bateman (conductor), The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the world renown Crouch End Festival Chorus ~ sharing the spotlight, blending voice and music within the boundaries of great compositions from sold out musical shows from the past ~ all songs presented on this collection have been performed by a diverse set of artists ~ share the beauty of simplicity that exists in the music of each performance.
Here's just a sampling with "Annie", Annie Get Your Gun", "Anything Goes", "Aspects of Love", "Cabaret", "Carmen Jones", "Carousel", "Cats", "Chess", "Evita", "The Fantastics", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Gigi", "Guys and Dolls", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Kismet", "Kiss Me Kate", "La Cage Aux Folles", "Les Miserables", "A Little Night Music", "Man of La Mancha", "Oklahoma", "Phantom of the Opera", "Porgy & Bess", "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", "Showboat", "The Sound of Music", "South Pacific", "Starlight Express", "Sunset Boulevard", "Tell Me On Sunday", "There's No Business Like Show Business", "West Side Story" ~ each cue is just the icing on the cake presented in this one of a kind event.
Let's take a look at the stars of the London Stage ~ Meredith Braun, Keith Burns, Sharon Campbell, Mary Carewe, Gerard Casey, Chris Corcoran, Keith Ferreira, Lesley Garrett (always a favorite in everyones collection), Helen Hobson, Michele Hooper, Christopher Howard, Jason Howard, Ria Jones, John Langley, David Shannon, Deorah Steel, Jill Washington, Dave Willetts, Tania Williams ~ so much talent under one banner, perfection is the only description that comes to mind. Paul Bateman has come up with a instrumental masterpiece, with emotional peaks and valleys that we've experienced over decades in the tumultuous world of musicals in the theatre.
Silva America, James Fitzpatrick, Reynold da Silva and David Stoner have paid homage to this genre ~ brought to the forefront in one universal voice the magnitude and influence for all it's listeners ~ powerful and personal touch of each track makes you feel the melody is still ringing in your ears, that's what the composer hoped for and it works ~ this musical collection is a keeper ~ gotta love it!
Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 3605 ~ (4/06/2004)
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Release Date: 2001-01-01 |
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- Fried Bananas
- Chicken Pox
- Keohen's Theme
- Strange Auction
- Fernando's Redemption
- Vista Del Mar At Franklin
- Lime No. Thirty-Seven
- Trick Question
- 50/50 Bar Blues
- Flaco's Gatorade Stand
- El Intermedio
- Babelle Goes To Delaware
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- Hit or miss
- what a great compilation
- Suprised!
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Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down; Tribute To Kris Kristofferson
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000062UQZ
Release Date: 2002-04-22 |
Tracks:
- The Hawk - Tom Verlaine
- Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) - Chuck Prophet
- Just The Other Side of Nowhere - Polara
- Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down - Mother Hips
- Me and Bobby McGee - John Doe
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- Law Is For Protection Of The People - Northern Lights
- Jesus Was A Capricorn - Mover
- Nobody Wins - John P. Strohm
- Why Me - Kelly Hogan
- For The Good Times - Dart
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- Pilgrim (Chapter 33) - Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub
- Border Lord - Stephen Bruton
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Hit or miss.......2003-10-24
eh...picked this up to check out after stumbling upon another wonderful KK tribute called "Nothing Left to Lose," which I love. This one has its moments, but overall doesn't hold a candle to the other, in my book. Pretty hit or miss, doesn't hold together as great, and largely pretty straight-ahead. I already knew the songs, so didn't really need to hear so many straight covers, and most of the more experimental stuff is mixed in terms of success. Might be good for an old-school kk fan, but my money's on the other moodier tribute. But then maybe I'm just being moody.
what a great compilation.......2003-07-25
Kris Kristofferson is seriously deserving of a tribute compilation, having not nearly received enough respect for his literate and unique songwriting. As one of those artists (Dylan, Cohen, etc.) whose voice is an obstacle for some, what better way of getting past that to the songs than to present them with fresh voices. The song choices, artist choices and general production here is excellent. A particular highlight is the very underrated Chuck Prophet and his version of 'loving her was easier", featuring a Glen Campbell-ish baritone guitar line and a star-trek-like descant from his long-time sidekick, stephanie finch. Also damn near perfect is the choice of John Doe for "Me and Bobby McGee". Inspired, as is the rest of this set.
Suprised!.......2002-12-20
Being an old KK fan I bought this album really to just hear the songs again. I was not familar with many of the artists who were covering his songs so it was just a shot in the dark for me. I continue to be suprised each time I listen and this CD has opened a complete new genre of musicians for me. The lyrics of his songs continue to soothe my physic and these "new" renditions inspire a new feeling to each song. RR Ogden
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Dinner With Friends (Score)
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ASIN: B00005N6OJ
Release Date: 2003-04-29 |
Tracks:
- If Only He'd Talk To Me
- I Did An Experiment
- Tom Goes To The Den
- Gabe And Tom Say Goodbye
- I'm In The Mood For Love
- Beth Drives Home
- Beach Painting
- The Scare
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- I Don't Like Him Anymore
- Back At The Vineyard
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- Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
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Instead of a Sopranos-style album loaded with evocative songs, this HBO-movie soundtrack offers Dave Grusin's workmanlike score. What might be appropriate in the context of Norman Jewison's domestic drama is a listening experience with limited appeal. That is, fans of Grusin's work as a smooth-jazzer will probably enjoy--or at least find unobtrusive--the likes of "I Did an Experiment" and the guitar-and-vibes-heavy "I'm Happy for You." Not that the composer has no flair for reflecting the drama of a moment; "Tom Goes to the Den" is a masterful limning of that early turning point. Other snippets, including the title track, could fit into any tasteful suburban-based film. As for the disc's two vocal tracks, star Dennis Quaid's "I'm in the Mood for Love" is the musical equivalent of an actor's wandering accent, while Crowded House's 1986 "Don't Dream It's Over" brings the truest emotion to be found here. --Rickey Wright
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- Music of Burton Lane
- Great CD!
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Michael Feinstein Sings the Burton Lane Songbook, Vol. 2
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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- Forever
ASIN: B000005J1G
Release Date: 1992-11-24 |
Tracks:
- It's Time For A Love Song
- The World Is In My Arms
- I Want A New Romance
- Medley: Everything I Have Is Yours/ Your Head On My Shoulder
- Poor You
- Open Your Eyes
- I Hear Music
- The Happiest Day Of My Life
- The Lady's In Love With You
- Where Have I Seen Your Face Before
- Don't Let It Get You Down
- It Happens EveryTime
- Look Who's Here
- Medley: Hurry, It's Lovely Up Here
- Medley: On The S.S. Bernard Cohn
- Medley: Melinda
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- Medley: Wait Till We're Sixty-Five
- Medley: What Did I Have
- Medley: Come Back To Me
- Medley: On A Clear Day
Customer Reviews:
Music of Burton Lane.......2006-02-18
This CD is a real delight as Michael Feinstein is one of my favorite performers. He does a great job with this music by Burton Lane. I have both Volumns of music by Burton Lane and I enjoy listenting to both of these CD's
Great CD!.......2000-11-26
It took awhile for me to enjoy the songs on this CD, but once I did, I couldn't stop listening. There are romantic songs, funny songs, powerful songs. A little something for everyone. If you don't enjoy it at the first listen - don't give up! This CD will definately grow on you!
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Don't Let the Bossman Get You Down!
Elvin Bishop
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ASIN: B0000009ZS
Release Date: 1991-07-01 |
Tracks:
- Fannie Mae
- Don't Let The Bossman Get You Down
- Murder In The First Degree (She's Murder)
- Kissing In The Dark
- My Whiskey Head Buddies
- Stepping Up In Class
- You Got To Rock 'Em
- Come On In This House
- Soul Food
- Rollin' With My Blues
- Devil's Slide
- Just Your Fool
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blues-based roots rock.......2005-06-05
ELVIN BISHOP
Don't Let The Bossman Get You Down!
Alligator ALCD 4791
Elvin Bishop's significant blues contributions are undeniable. On "Bossman", his insubstantial vocals and garish rhythms do not live up to expectation. Bishop is all about having fun, and for forty minutes his guitar, vocals, and songwriting are amusing and entertaining. Due to his light-hearted lyrics, you stop taking him, and his creative band, seriously. However, since entertainment is supposed to make you forget your grim problems, this just may be the temporary cure you are searching for. Half of the songs are originals. The other half are covers by the likes of Oden, McCracklin, and Jacobs.
Bishop's lighthearted takes on classics like "Come On In This House" don't work well. "Fannie Mae" contains poignant harp and rockin' slide that cuts like Elmore James. All along, the jumpy horns sound extracted from the Big Joe Turner revue. Bishop plays heavy guitar atop a bopping rhythm on "Kissing In The Dark." Here the sax blows into the stratosphere, while the rest of the horns contain New Orleans seasoning. The instrumental, "Devil's Slide" is a highlight. Bishop can tell stories with the best of them. That is exactly what he does on "My Whiskey Head Buddies" which displays his boisterous showmanship. "You Got To Rock 'Em" contains rappin' rock with a funk groove. Lyrics like: ("They got to like you better than liquor, dope, and watching TV") reveals Bishop's mindset on what his audience comes to see/hear, and why he is such a flamboyant showman.
Bishop's vocals cackle, but his guitar entices. Randy Forrester's piano is outstanding. In fact, it is omnipresent, and fills gaps the band doesn't know exists. These 12 tunes can be classified as blues-based roots rock, although overall Bishop is difficult to label on this album. That is a complement. Although this is a really good release, it doesn't stand-out much in a genre that is overrun with superb guitarists.
--- Tim Holek
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- Punk that's actually music
- you probably shouldn't get lost in the fully down either...
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Don't Get Lost in a Movement
The Fully Down
Manufacturer: Fearless Records
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ASIN: B000BKUWXO
Release Date: 2005-11-22 |
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- Cost of Comfort
- Descent, Rebellion, And All Around Hell Raising
- Live and Die by the Shotgun Rules
- Revenge Is Profitable, Gratitude Is Expensive
- We Love to Know We're Not Alone
- Plug in the Eliminator
- We Are All Accomplices
- Hey...You Guys Wanna See a Dead Body?
- Go to Heaven for the Climate, Hell for the Company
- Thoughtless Act of a Single Day [Instrumental]
- No Fate...
- Question of Perspective
- Life in Motion
Customer Reviews:
Punk that's actually music.......2006-02-25
I first heard The Fully Down live at The Knitting Factory in L.A. I was blown away at a punk band that sang lyrics instead of screamed intelligble words and played harmonies instead of open crunchy chords. These guys are a bunch of true musicians in a music field where talent is optional. It's music to make you think, drive fast, and party hard.
you probably shouldn't get lost in the fully down either..........2006-02-01
i bought this album on the limb that they were referred to as sounding like thrice. thrice being my favorite band, i thought i would give this cd a chance, and was definitely not the best purchase i've made. NOTE: don't ever buy a cd of a new band just because it "says" they sound like these bands...usually they never sound like those bands and you end up wasting 12 buck or so. the thing is with the fully down, is that they're nothing you haven't heard before. and did i mention how cliche and lame the lyrics are! this album probably deserves a 2 but i gave it a 3 cuz the musicianship is not all that bad. they have some crazy hooks, crazy off the wall time signatures, that spice the album up a little (i mean little) but also confuses you all at once. to wrap it up, these guys do not sound like thrice, the songs are somewhat catchy, but it's the same sound you swear you've heard a hundred times before.
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Don't Let It Get You Down
Echo & the Bunnymen
Manufacturer: Msi/Pgd
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ASIN: B000005RZE
Release Date: 1997-10-14 |
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- Don't Let It Get You Down
- Back of Love [Live]
- Over the Wall [Live]
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Tracks: Title (Radio Version), Back of Love, Over the Wall (Live).
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oh my god..........1999-04-23
So suddenly, the new Bunnymen single is about oral sex? For God's sake..
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