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Classic Early 70's Rock Album
Wings Band on the Run
One Of The Finest Rock Albums Ever Made, No Question About It.
Love this album!!!
Back in the day

Band on the Run
Paul McCartney & Wings
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I7KL
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Band on the Run
Jet
Bluebird
Mrs. Vandebilt
Let Me Roll It
Mamunia
No Words
Helen Wheels
Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

Tracks:

Band On The Run (Barn Rehearsal)
Dialogue Intro/Band on the Run [Nicely Toasted Mix]
Band on the Run /Dialogue Link I [Original Version]
Band on the Run [Barn Rehearsal]
Dialogue Link 2/Mamunia /Dialogue/Mamunia /Dia ... [Original Version] - Denny Laine, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney & Wings
Bluebird [Live]
Bluebird /Dialogue Link 4 [Original Version]
Dialogue Link 5/No Words /Dialogue [Original Version] - Geoff Emerick, Paul McCartney & Wings
No Words /Dialogue Link 6/Dialogue/Dialogue/Band on the ... [Original V - Paul McCartney & Wings, Tony Visconti
Jet /Dialogue Link 7/Jet /Dialogue [Original Version] - Al Coury, Paul McCartney & Wings
Jet [Berlin Soundcheck]
Band On The Run (Northern Comic Version)
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five /Dialogue Link 9/Dialogue [Original Ve
Mrs. Vandebilt /Dialogue Link 11/Dialogue [Original Version] - Kenny Lynch, Paul McCartney & Wings
Let Me Roll It /Dialogue Link 12 [Cardington Rehearsal]
Dialogue Link 13/Mrs. Vandebilt/Dialogue/Dialogue/Dialogue - Paul McCartney & Wings, Michael Parkinson
Helen Wheels /Dialogue Link 14/Dialogue [Crazed Mix] - Christopher Lee, Paul McCartney & Wings
Band on the Run /Dialogue Link 15/Dialogue [Strum Bit]
Picasso's Last Words /Dialogue Link 16/Dialogue [Original Version] - Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney & Wings
Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) [Acoustic Version]
Band on the Run /Dialogue Link 17 [Nicely Toasted Mix]
Band on the Run [Northern Comic Version]

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Band on the Run should have been a disaster. Two of Wings' original members quit in a huff just before its production. The whimsical decision to record in Lagos, Nigeria, became a nightmare when McCartney and company found themselves in a decaying studio, then had many of the project's demos stolen by armed bandits. Despite these hardships--perhaps because of them--Band on the Run remains the most focused and consistently satisfying record of McCartney's wildly uneven post-Beatles career. This mini box set contains the original album, a well-written booklet by Mark Lewisohn, and a bonus disc featuring outtake snippets and interviews with all the album's participants (including its cover crew, which includes actors James Coburn and Christopher Lee) and Dustin Hoffman, who recounts how he spurred McCartney to spontaneously write "Picasso's Last Words" on a dare. This second disc would make a fine radio show; it comes up short where it matters most--in music. Time spent detailing the album-cover photo session could have been more gratifyingly devoted to more contemporary outtakes (much of the bonus Band material is culled from live performances from as recently as the mid '90s; perhaps McCartney wants us to know how important the record has been to him over the years) or to a pair of single B-sides, which are curiously absent here. --Jerry McCulley

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Classic Early 70's Rock Album.......2007-05-05

The best and most successful Rock album Paul McCartney, with Wings released. It is a classic rock album worthy of its praise, its boldness and McCartney was back with a bang with an emphatic message to the music world.

1. Band on the Run - A classic.

2. Jet - A classic. What a one-two punch to kick of the album?

3. Bluebird - Beautiful harmonies. Underrated.

4. Mrs. Vandebilt - A silly story song made good by Paul's great vocals and great musicianship of his trio.

5. Let Me Roll It - Remains a concert staple and fan favourite. This song is best performed live, the studio version is a weaker immitation of the real thing, which is live baby.

6. Mamunia - The melody master near his best, but many people don't know this song, it is a pleasure to listen to. Macca's voice is at its clearest, the band harmonises in peak form.

7. No Words - Has a Beatles/Badfinger sound to it. Paul and Denny harmonising is really something to hear.

8. Helen Wheels - A fun and catchy rocker, nothing earth shaking.

9. Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) - Macca's musical response to a Dustin Hoffman challange. Its a great song, I love the drunken feel to the music, great engineering.

10. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five - A pulsating climax to the album, most of Pauls best albums finish with a bang.

Wings Band on the Run.......2007-03-10

The Wings roll it to you on the run, how great it is.

One Of The Finest Rock Albums Ever Made, No Question About It........2007-03-04

By 1974, Paul McCartney's solo career had an interesting conflict associated with it. He scored big with his first few solo albums, scoring big with hit singles like "Another Day", "Live And Let Die" and "My Love". His loyal fanbase was broader than ever.

However, Paul and his newly formed band Wings were ripped apart by music critics who felt John and George's solo work was far more innovative and overall worth owning. Paul decided to put an end to this criticism. He, along with his wife Linda and his fellow Wings bandmates, jetted down to Legolas in Africa to record what would become one of the best rock albums ever made. After several months that resulted in various technical problems as well as a mugging, "Band On The Run" was released.

"Band On The Run" is, to put it in simple terms, an awesome album. This is Paul at his best. This the Paul we all know and love. He is loose, focused and clearly enjoying himself along with the rest of the band. The album opens with the classic title track, which starts off as a slow, kind of whiny number, then picks up the pace a bit as an ominous revnge fantasy, then, out of nowhere, the horns flair up as if it were some sort of musical exodus, you can feel the rain exploding with a mighty crash drenching you. It's one of the most stunning musical moments on record.

From here on in, the album never lets up. "Jet" is a McCartney classic and a concert staple. A fast paced, wild rocker with a blast your throat out chorus and classic riff. "Helen Wheels" is a crazed bulldozer of a number that will blow your speakers out if played too loudly. This is Paul at his most raucous. "Let Me Roll It" is a blueslier number, a great love song that remains a concert showstopper. "Bluebird" and the lovely "Mamunia" provide the more mellow moments here, but do not drag down the album at all. The vitriolic "No Words" is a raw, gutsy ballad with some of Paul's most cynical and best lyrics ever. "Picasso's Last Words" is a three part chronicling of the last hours before the passing of the famous artist, complete with a singalong chorus and French interlude. The closing "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five" is an out and out musical extravaganza complete with intense instrumental breaks and some fine piano work by Sir Paul. The one clunker is "Mrs. Vanderbilt", and even that's fine for what it is.

Disc 2 is the real treat. You get Paul performing various renditions of certain tracks (including several different variations of the title track), live performances, and tour rehearsals (including a blistering version of "Jet). The interviews detailing the arduous but enjoyable recording process is a thrill. To hear Paul as well as people like Geoff Edwards, Christopher Lee, James Coburn and many others give their input. The most entertaining interview by far comes from none other than a man who is to cinema what Paul is to music, the legendary Dustin Hoffman, whose fantastic detailing of his influence on "Picasso's Last Words" is a joy to listen to. Paul and Dustin should collaborate more often.

The booklet and photo spread are excellent bonuses, and this is an album all music fans need to have.

Love this album!!!.......2007-02-13

I have the vinyl, can't wait to recieve the CD!!! This will be played daily along with my Beatles CDs!!

Back in the day.......2007-02-12

As far as Paul McCartney's career away from The Beatles was, this was good it gets. The cd is great from Top to Bottom and a classic rock cd and deserves a spot in any classic rock collection. Truth be known when I was much younger 17; me and my friend would have a contest who could roll one the best before Paul could say Let Me Roll It in my most favorite tune on the cd, but it was an album back then.

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Absolutely Pure & Beautiful
Symphonic Rock
pleasant easy listening
Excellent CD
luke

Symphonic Rock

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002T7ZM0
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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Come Away With Me (originally by Norah Jones)
Yellow (originally by Coldplay)
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A Whiter Shade Of Pale (originally by Procol Harum)
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Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Pure & Beautiful.......2005-10-31

If you buy no other classical music, buy this collection. CD 1 (Relax) is perfect for dinner, quiet entertaining or just soft music while you're working. From "Come Away With Me", to "Whiter Shade of Pale" to "Knights in White Satin"... each piece is it's own movement - and moved you will be... Perfect for a romantic evening. CD2 is more robust, but equally entertaining. "Layla", "Livin On A Prayer", Stairway to Heaven", "Run to You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" - you owe it to yourself to hear these licks performed by the RPO.

Symphonic Rock.......2005-07-25

It really isn't rock, but it is a very pleasant presentation of popular music, rendered in creative ways by a full symphony orchestra. It sounds like the orchestra had a great time making these CD's.

pleasant easy listening.......2005-07-19

It's not extremely interesting music, but nice background, relaxing and pleasant with full orchestra. Not a bad buy at all!

Excellent CD.......2005-03-20

I received this as a present and at first I wasn't sure if I would like it because I don't like some of the original songs, but there's something about hearing the orchestra play that makes me like all of them. Just try it out.

luke.......2004-12-12

well, if you like elevator music then you should get this cd. if not then dont waste your time, its lame. big time lame. just listen to the audio samples im so glad i didn't waste my money on this piece of crap.

Take It on the Run: The Best of Reo Speedwagon

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Terrible Sound Quality, Questionable Track Choices!
REO SPEEDWAGON ROCKS!!!
A better than your "average" compilation

Take It on the Run: The Best of Reo Speedwagon
Reo Speedwagon
Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004ZB26
Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

Keep on Loving You
Can't Fight This Feeling
One Lonely Night
Ridin' the Storm Out
In Your Letter
Golden Country
Don't Let Him Go
157 Riverside Avenue
Lightning
Keep Pushin'
Keep the Fire Burnin'
Time for Me to Fly
Roll With the Changes
Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight
Take It on the Run

Album Description

Import-only compilation from the American Classic Rock act who hit their peak with their 1980 album Hi-Infidelity that sold seven million in the U.S. alone. The band began as a hard rockin' outfit, ignored by the critics but adored by their fanbase. When vocalist/songwriter Kevin Cronin took the reigns, he steered the band towards a softer, gentler direction, which earned the band huge commercial rewards (although the critics began to dislike them even more). In the '80s, REO scored many hits and , for a time, were just as popular as Journey, Foreigner and other like-minded bands. Tracks include the AOR radio staples, 'Keep On Loving You', 'Can't Fight This Feeling', 'Don't Let Him Go' and 'Take It On The Run'. 15 tracks in all. Sony. 2000.

Customer Reviews:

Terrible Sound Quality, Questionable Track Choices!.......2005-09-18

I guess I only have myself to blame for not doing enough research before getting this but the reason why I went for this and not the more popular remastered "Hits" is because I really wanted "Keep the Fire Burning" which for some reason is not there. I could live with the track selections that do leave out quite a lot of better tracks that are found on the "Hits" package but the poor sound quality is what really gets me. Definitely a misnomer as this is certainly not the best of REO either in track selections or in sound quality.

REO SPEEDWAGON ROCKS!!!.......2001-01-20

Although this was released in 1990 in Japan. It was titled "Keep On Loving You". It is long Out of Print there. This is a very good selection from their 20+ year career (at that time). Even after 30 years REO is still together now on tour with Styx and Survivor. Playing the same 'ole tunes night after night. REO has sang Ridin' The Storm Out over 6,000 times since 1973. The song appears on at least 5 of their 30+ disc catalogue. And yes, it is even on this one. Along with classics like Golden Country (Gary Richrath's musical protest to the Veitnam War). Not just the "Hits" it is truly a best of... All song are "Previously Released". I LOVE the cover!

A better than your "average" compilation.......2000-11-28

This compilation really did go through ALL of REO Speedwagon's records. It is not just the 1980's through 1995 years here. For someone who is just being introduced to REO you will hear the transformation from a "Country" sounding band in the early 70's, to what we all know and love, the arena rock band. Pick this one up if you're looking for all the favorites, with a touch of their old stuff.

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Pretty shallow...
Sir Paul, There are Wonderful Musical Ideas.. but Frustrating Terrible Production (No Edge!)... missing Page-like Production
A must for your collection
...AS PROUD AN ACHIEVEMENT AS ANY EX-BEATLE COULD MANAGE
Paul's best solo album

Band on the Run
Paul McCartney & Wings
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000002UCL
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Band On The Run
Jet
Bluebird
Mrs. Vandebilt
Let Me Roll It
Mamunia
No Words
Helen Wheels
Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)
Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

Amazon.com

If Paul will be remembered for anything post-Beatles, it's this album. Even though he had to go all over creation to record it, the trip was obviously worthwhile, bringing forth gems like "Helen Wheels," "Jet," and the title track. Everything was in place, the melodies, the pop smarts, and a real studio production. The amazement was that Wings actually consisted of Paul and Linda with guitarist Denny Laine; Paul played most everything on the record. Regardless, it was his return--finally--to greatness. --Chris Nickson

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Pretty shallow..........2006-09-09

'Band On The Run' is usually considered the pinnacle of McCartney's post Beatles career, however, I found it to be rather dull.
What this album is, is an exercise in showmanship. McCartney could craft such finely detailed productions in the studio, the problem is, that behind all that high tech sheen, the songs just weren't that good.
Of course, 'Band on the Run', like all records, has some high points. The title track and the energetic "Jet" are the main highlights, as well as the rather beautiful melody of "Let me Roll It". "Picasso's Last Words" with it's sudden changes into parts of songs from the rest of the album and wonderful "Drink to me/drink to my health" chorus is a redemptive factor. But elsewhere on the album, one has to struggle to find anything attention grabbing or deserving of the high praise that the album gets.
The rest of the songs are dull and forgettable, utilising unoriginal rhythms and acoustic intrumentation, as well as very cliched melodies and vocals.
Isolated moments of McCartney's former genius linger in places on the album, but amongst all the silliness and shallow pop songs (Pop music sometimes being a life affirming style of music, despite being dismissed by many) the brilliant moments are too hard to find.

Sir Paul, There are Wonderful Musical Ideas.. but Frustrating Terrible Production (No Edge!)... missing Page-like Production.......2006-02-01

Down below is a letter I've written to Paul... but first and foremost... I'd like to address Band On The Run on the whole....

A. With the exception of 'Bluebird' where Linda really obnoxiously stands out....Linda's flat vocals aren't as apparent here as they were in Ram so I'll give Band on The Run one more star.....

B. Like Ram... wonderful compositional ideas.... Paul just has NO idea how to produce a rock album......

C. Other than "Tug of War", The wonderful compositional ideas here make it his most Beatle-esque effort from a compositional point of view in part because this is one of Paul's most consistent concept albums.... all the songs kind-of interelate to eachother... but only kind of....

For the reasons above... I think this is why Band on The Run tends to be Paul's most appreciated album..... it's just too bad the production is bad....

One of my favorite parts of the album comes at the end of 'No Words' when a guitarist (who I believe is Denny Laine) whips out the guitar and just goes to town... but Paul fades it out way too fast........anyway, here's my letter to Paul..

Dear Sir Paul,
Art Garfunkel's solo stuff is shmaltzy... he's a lot like you in terms of being a "vocalist first!!!!" I love Art Garfunkel... he wasn't a hit 70s star like you but his albums were impeccably produced... Paul, when I get discovered, please consider allowing me to either re-record or atleast post-produce your masterpiece,
Band On The Run...thank you,
Your Biggest Fan, I mean it,
-Peter

A must for your collection.......2005-09-06

If you do not have any Paul McCartney records or CD's, then you should HAVE Band On The Run and also Red Rose Speedway. These two records are his best as a solo act. I purchased these two CD's for my brothers birthday, who has many John Lennon and George Harrison recordings. Now his McCartney collection is complete, and all I had to do is purchase 2 CD's.

...AS PROUD AN ACHIEVEMENT AS ANY EX-BEATLE COULD MANAGE.......2005-02-05

At the same time most critics hastily revised their opinions overnight of McCartney with this album, he was still receiving prejudiced reviews in a few corners. Robert Hilburn (LA TIMES rock critic) reviewed this & Lennon's "Mind Games" side by side in 1974. Hilburn was quite charitable to Lennon (whose album was generally considered below-par for his stature) and giving him a "Yes" vote, and McCartney, "....still a 'No.'" Hilburn's minority opinion stated, "I can predict rather easily that 'Band On The Run' won't be remembered as anything more than a slight upturn, in what has been a steadily declining artistic barometer for McCartney."

I had a friend who grew up in LA, who sarcastically said that Hilburn probably even thought McCartney was (in some small way)to blame for Lennon's death. In any case, history has a way of speaking for itself: over 30 years later, the title track, as well as "Jet," "Helen Wheels," "Let Me Roll It," "Mamunia," "Nineteen-Hundred And EightyFive,"and "Bluebird" are still staples of classic-rock radio.

It is an album which possesses the necessary vision required to make a great album; indeed, there is a confidence & determination about McCartney's effort here that is most striking. Quite a few surprising touches here, too: "Helen Wheels" sounds astoundingly like a bona-fide BEATLES track. Could that really be Ringo drumming? And could that actually be Lennon, doing the falsetto harmony on top during the chorus? Certainly, McCartney's bass playing sees the track through almost singlehandedly and with real spontaneity (my favorite moment is when, after the second chorus, he fluffs a little attempt at a bass solo, then comes in one bar late for the third verse!). "Helen Wheels" would've been perfectly at home on the "White Album": indeed, when I listen to that album at home I like to have the present CD standing by in my changer and substitute it for one of the tiny throwaways (or better, "Revolution 9") that take up space in the Beatle album; I'd program "Helen Wheels" somewhere between "Birthday" and "Helter Skelter".

The title track has McCartney once again utilizing the otherwise-unrelated-song-linking device he developed in "Sgt. Pepper" and "Abbey Road," not to mention his "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" single. But "Band On The Run" impresses most notably by McCartney's admirable holding-back on the gradiosity, and saving the huge orchestra for the final "song."

"Jet," the last single involved here, is another magnificent rocker, one which could almost be interpreted lyrically as another response to Lennon's misdirected vitriol ("Let Me Roll It" is, of course, the other one here). The lyrics are quite vague, although--as the late pop critic Noel Coppage (in STEREO REVIEW) noted--could "Ah Mater/Want Jet to always love me..." be a little jab at Lennon's mother-fixation issue (i.e., "Want you to always love me")? And is "Jet" really another euphemism for "John"? Is the mater who "was a lady suffragete" really Yoko? Best NOT to ponder such things and enjoy the purely MUSICAL aspect of the track (not to mention the album), which was always McCartney's forte anyhow.

Many other pleasant musical touches crop up, as in Wings' tribute to the warmer portions of the planet in "Mamunia," "Mrs. Vandebilt" and "Picasso's Last Words," as well as the amusing little reprises of "Jet," "Mrs. Vandebilt" and the title song that crop up in several other tracks. Linda and associate guitarist Denny Laine more than do their share for the entire effort as well, and the final album constitutes a pretty poor excuse to label McCartney once again as the jerk who broke up the Beatles.

Paul's best solo album.......2005-01-11

Everyone has their favorite Beatle. Some people love to complain about Paul's solo music, comparing it to John's. The fact is that each of the Beatles had their own style, and together they had a magical symbiosis. Separately they each pursued a solo career that simply solidified what we already knew.

So Paul's music is light hearted? Maybe even silly? Sure, but if you are like me and enjoy each Beatle for what they brought to the group, then this is a wonderful album. No you won't find deep soul searching here, just fun! And fun is what this album has in abundance.

So if you want to curse Paul for his naiveté, don't buy this album. If you loved the Beatles, and enjoyed each one for their individual talent, this is a fun solo album.

In my humble opinion it is Paul's best solo album, as he really spreads his "Wings" and you can hear the sense of freedom coming through loud and clear. Later albums seem to become too engineered, and never seem to have the same energy that this album has.

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Remastered masterwork?
Run With This Classic

Band On The Run
Paul McCartney , and Wings
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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McCartney

ASIN: B00000721E
Release Date: 1993-06-08

Tracks:

Band on the Run
Jet
Bluebird
Mrs. Vandebilt
Let Me Roll It
Mamunia
No Words
Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five
Helen Wheels
Country Dreamer [*]

Album Description

Digitally remastered 1993 reissue on Parlophone of his triple platinum 1973 #1 album with Wings, featuring two bonus tracks: the top 10 hit 'Helen Wheels' (not included onthe original U.K. edition, but was included on the U.S.) and'Country Dreamer'. 11 tracks total, also featuring the #1 title track smash and the top 10 hit 'Jet', plus the FM radio classics 'Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five', 'Let Me Roll It' and 'Bluebird'.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Reissue of the Original Album with Band on the Run / Jet / Bluebird / Let Me Roll it / 1985 and More, plus the Added Bonus Tracks of Helen Wheels (Amazingly Not on the Original Album) and Country Dreamer.

Customer Reviews:

Remastered masterwork?.......2005-10-21

For some reason, most of the 1970-1990 McCartney/Wings catalogue is now available in two versions: the Capitol CDs and the British remastered "McCartney Collection".

The British CD's offer, in many cases, more bonus tracks than the Capitol CD's: it's great to have the Helen Wheels (say bye bye!)/Country Dreamer single without scratches and pops.

The remastering of the British series is, to my ears, NOT a bonus. The signal has been compressed in such a way, that the average level is louder than on the Capitol CD's, although the peaks are not. The balance has changed: low and frequencies have been boosted, resulting in a somewhat muddy sound and a less focused midrange. This has also affected the stereo image, and I find the sound a bit tiring. To me, the Capitol CDs are sonically superior and closer to the original LPs.

I found the remastered sound a disappointment, not doing justice to the obvious care that went into the original production!

Run With This Classic.......2005-06-26

Most people consider Band On The Run as the greatest achievement of Paul McCartney's solo career. With the high quality of songs, it's tough to argue that point. The title track is a mini masterpiece, going through four different musical passages, sharp lyrics, tight instrumentation and a top-flight vocal performance. "Jet" is a roaring rocker with a great horn section. "Bluebird" is a lush, beautiful ballad that Mr. McCartney is best known for. "Mrs. Vanderbilt" has a classic, pumping bassline that shows off what an inventive bassist Mr. McCartney is. The song has an infectious "ho, hey, ho" chorus that pops up later in the album. "Let Me Roll It" contains a fiery vocal performance and "Mamunia" is a pretty mid-tempo song with heavenly harmonies. "Helen Wheels" is ballsy rocker about his car and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)" is a simple song that could be a pub sing along. "Nineteen Hundred & Eighty Five" closes out the album and revisits the main musical themes that run throughout the album. Critics hailed the album upon its release and it was a strong comeback from the lackluster Red Rose Speedway. The album went to number one and became the first album in history to hit number one on three separate occasions and contained three top ten singles.

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A lot of 70's Music
Bond and beyond on an excellent career retrospective.

Themeology: The Best of John Barry

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Vendetta
Danny Scipio Theme
James Bond Theme
Goldfinger - John Barry, Shirley Bassey
Diamonds Are Forever - John Barry, Shirley Bassey
From Russia With Love - John Barry, Matt Monro
You Only Live Twice [Instrumental]
Thunderball [Instrumental]
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
007
Walk, Don't Run
Beat for Beatniks
Hit and Miss
Born Free - John Barry, Matt Monro
Main Title (I Had a Farm in Africa) [From Out of Africa]
John Dunbar Theme [From Dances with Wolves]

Album Description

23 track retrospective of the acclaimed soundtrack composer's best for the cinema. Includes 'Midnight Cowboy', 'The James Bond Theme', 'Dances With Wolves', 'Out Of Africa', 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', 'Born Free' (sung by Matt Monro) and Shirley Bassey's vocal performancesof 'Goldfinger' & 'Dimaonds Are Forever'. 1997 Columbia release.

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Best of Package Includes: Goldfinger, from Russia with Love, Midnight Cowboy, Born Free, Diamonds Are Forever and More.

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A lot of 70's Music.......2005-09-20

If you really like 70's themes, you should like this CD. It was a little too dated for me.

Bond and beyond on an excellent career retrospective........1998-08-25

Imitation is often considered the greatest form of flattery. John Barry's oeuvre has been sampled by dozens of contemporary musical artists, and he is often credited as being the godfather of "trip hop" (check recent albums by Portishead and Mono to hear the Barry influence). The Academy-award winning composer has been producing music for over forty years, but this collection focuses on the artist's most commercially successful period, the 1960's. The instantly recognizable and inimitable Barry style is well documented throughout 23 varied compositions. Selections range from classic to obscure, and include all the title tracks from the early James Bond soundtracks. Barry's film and television music is the defining sound of that era - lush orchestrations, cool jazzy riffs, pure excitement. "Themeology" is an excellent starting point for the novice collector and equally attractive for the long-time admirer.

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spirituals lite
Elijah Rock
Pretenders
It's a wow!
Soulful and moving

Go Down, Moses
Chicago a cappella , and artistic director Jonathan Miller
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B8QB
Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

I couldn't hear nobody pray (arr. William Henry Smith)
Run to Jesus (Fisk Jubilee Singers collection)
Elijah Rock (arr. Moses Hogan)
Steal Away (arr. Joseph Jennings)
Go Down, Moses (arr. Peter Saltzman)
Hush! Somebody's callin' my name (arr. Brazeal Dennard)
In dat great gittin' up mornin' (arr. Jester Hairston)
Go, preach my Gospel (ed. William Dargan)
Hold on (ed. Jackson)
Hold on (arr. Jester Hairston)
Fix me, Jesus (arr. Hall Johnson)
Walk toggeder childron (ed. Nathaniel Dett)
Roll, Jordan, Roll (arr. Nashville Bluegrass Band)
We shall walk thro the Valley (Fisk Jubilee Singers collection)
Oh, Freedom (arr. Hall Johnson)
Go Down, Moses (Fisk Jubilee Singers collection)

Customer Reviews:

spirituals lite.......2007-06-05

Yes, they can sing. But can they sing spirituals? Yes. But do I want to hear them sing spirituals? NO. White people singing spirituals is boring and tired.

Elijah Rock.......2007-02-03

If you like sacred acapella, you're bound to like "Go Down, Moses," performed by Chicago Acapella. This group does such a fantastic job of achieving a clean, beautiful blended sound. And frankly, I don't care if they are mostly white or if their performance is not "authentic." It sounds heavenly, and that's all that matters as far as I'm concerned.

My favorite track on this CD is "Elijah Rock." Although the composer is listed as "anonymous," the arrangement performed is actually that of the late Moses Hogan. I have yet to come across a recorded performance of Hogan's "Elijah Rock" that does as much justice to the piece as Chicago Acapella's. Their sound, blend, dynamics, pitch, rhythm- everything you need in a choral performance- is spot on here. All of the other recordings of "Elijah Rock" I've listened to do 1 of 2 things (if not both) very quickly- rush the tempo or go flat. Chicago Acapella does neither. In addition, the sound editing and engineering are as good as one could expect. By the way, this is available on iTunes for $9.99, with individual songs for sale. I only bought 2 songs on this CD: "Roll Jordan" and "Elijah Rock." Not that the other songs are bad, they're all well-performed, but these 2, especially "Elijah Rock," are the ones that I can listen to over and over again and never get tired of.

Pretenders.......2003-11-27

You wont find a picture of the singers for this cd on the cover. I was miffed when I found out they are mostly all white. You couldn't tell from the name of the group, or the politically correct use of the term African American instead of negro. I was just hoping for the kind of nuance you hear in African American church choirs. This choir mimics the Negro spiritual ok, but you can't help but wonder how much better it would be if they used actual African American singers and direction. The real thing is always better than the pretender. Nevertheless the voices are proffessional so I did get something out of it.

It's a wow!.......2001-11-17

We've all heard "Go down Moses"...at least we think we have. This NEW version brings NEW beauty to an ancient favorite. The arrangement is superb. The voices are superb. The effect is superb. An amazing and moving experience.

If you've never heard Chicago a cappella, this would be a wonderful first exposure to a group so musical, so diverse, so entertaining that you'll wish to revisit it often.

Soulful and moving.......2001-08-07

What great ensemble! Whether you love spirituals or not, this recording is sure to impress you with the amazing vocals. Each performer brings out their own personality, but also blends into a unified whole. And the arrangements are a lot of fun!

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 [Hybrid SACD]

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Sunny

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 [Hybrid SACD]

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 [Hybrid SACD]
Enesco: Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1; Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1-6 [Hybrid SACD]
Stravinsky: The Firebird (Complete Ballet); Fireworks [Hybrid SACD]
Suppé: Overtures; Auber: The Bronze Horse [Hybrid SACD]

ASIN: B0007YP0UE
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

I. Andante-Allegro
II. Tema Con Variazione
III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
I. Vivace
II. Andante
III. Allegro Vivace
Toccata
Variations On A Theme By Clara Wieck ('Quasi Variazioni')
Song Without Words, Op.62, No.1
I. Run, Run
II. March
III. Hobby-Horse

Customer Reviews:

Sunny.......2007-02-05

I consider myself supremely unqualified to rate any musical item. I am more than happy to criticize literature. Ironically, I have a degree in music and no such thing in literature. But, then again, my literature professor never smacked my hands with a ruler and told me to stop despoiling his piano with my clumsy touch. I wonder if there was anyway to write that last sentence without the suggestion of piano-human sex.

So take this with the salt it deserves--this album is top-notch.

There is something about Janis's playing that I can't put my finger on: somehow, no matter the piece, there is a feeling of cheerfulness. One would expect this in the Prokofiev, but we find it even in the melancholy Rachmaninoff, even slivers of it in the morose Schumann excerpt. It's no cause for complaint: one still gets all the emotion these works deserve. Somehow, still, everything seems so bright and sunny in Janis's hands.

His playing is above any criticism.

This is, perhaps, not my favorite recording of the Rach 1, but that may simply be because I'm used to a more somber sound. Nonetheless, it is a remarkable rendition, clear as a bell. The Prokofiev 3rd is breathtaking, the typical sarcasm and snide humor of the composer.

The Op. 11 Tocatta must be heard to be believed.

The Pinto pieces are charming little bits of dessert.

My only complaint, and this goes not to Janis, is that the album is somewhat old and thus suffers from a kind of dusty grain in the sound. That detracts not a bit from the music itself, however.

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You fools!
Missing Theme Song - but otherwise not bad
Fine score, but a consumer warning for the CD
Thomas Newman is a Genius!
Almost perfect for the film, loses points as a cd

Jarhead

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Jarhead (Widescreen Edition)
Jarhead
The New World
Munich

ASIN: B000BVRM1S
Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

Welcome To The Suck
Raining Oil
Battery Run
Mirage Bedouin
Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
No Standard Solution
8 Men 5 Camels
Full Chemical Gear
Unsick Most Ricky-Tick
Morning Glory
Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T-Rex
Desert Storm
Desert Sunrise
Zoomies
Horse
Pink Mist
Jarhead For Life - Naughty By Nature
O.P.P. - Naughty By Nature
Dickskinner
Permission To Fire
Dead Anyway
Scuds
Listen Up - Public Enemy
Fight The Power - Public Enemy
Soldier's Things - Tom Waits

Amazon.com

For his third collaboration with director Sam Mendes (after American Beauty and The Shawshank Redemption), composer Thomas Newman has come up with one of his finest scores. The music mixes modern atmospheric quasi-rock touches with Middle Eastern influences (with particularly great success on the tracks "Welcome to the Suck" and "Zoomies."). The latter manifest themselves in both the beats and the instrumentation--the credits include soloists on exotic instruments such as the bowed cumbus (a type of banjo-like lute) and the processed xaphoons (a sax made of bamboo). All the more jarring, then, when the CD's handful of songs pop up. (It's quite a jolt to hear Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy" after four eerie instrumental tracks.) The other song picks are obvious but well chosen: T-Rex's "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," "Naughty by Nature's "O.P.P.," Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," and Tom Waits's "Soldier's Things." Still, it's Newman's work that propels this CD, not the pick-up songs. Surprisingly, Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries," which figures in one of the movie's most memorable scenes (when soldiers watch Apocalypse Now), isn't included here. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

You fools!.......2006-10-27

I am reading all the negative reviews of this soundtrack, and most of them mention the absence of Kanye West's "Jesus Walks." One reviewer gives the album one star because he was "misled" into buying the album.

Um, hello? This is an instrumental score for the film! NOT a Various Artists soundtrack! This is, you may have noticed, an album that falls under the name of Thomas Newman! If anyone bought this expecting other music, then it's entirely their own fault. It even says on the front: "MUSIC BY THOMAS NEWMAN."

That said, I'd also like to correct Amazon on something - they said this is Newman's third outing with Mendes, the other two being "Shawshank Redemption" and "American Beauty."

Shawshank was directed by Frank Darabont, NOT Sam Mendes.

Mendes' other pairing with Newman was actually on 2002's "Road to Perdition," which is another great soundtrack I'd heartily recommend purchasing.

Missing Theme Song - but otherwise not bad.......2006-03-01

If you've watched the previews for this film, you're likely expecting a song called Jesus Walks by Kanye West to be on the soundtrack but it's not there - very annoying. But otherwise it's a pretty good CD of music to listen to while you work out or drive fast.

Fine score, but a consumer warning for the CD.......2006-01-20

Thomas Newman's original music for JARHEAD is not only typically daring with many unconventional sounds (utilizing samples, electronic treatments and exotic percussion), but one of his most stirring, rock-influenced efforts as well (as with the opening track, "Welcome to the Suck"). At first I thought there were no melodies as memorable as "Dead Already" from AMERICAN BEAUTY or "Road to Chicago" from ROAD TO PERDITION, but the 3/4-time march used in both "Raining Oil" and "Desert Storm" has grown on me. Of course the CD is recommendable for Newman's score alone. But...

...while one doesn't buy a CD of this nature primarily for the extra songs, one does expect the extras to be competently presented when they appear. So I was taken aback to hear Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" at a faster tempo and higher pitch than usual, as though mastered from a sped-up tape. I can't think of any intentional reason for this, so I'm assuming it was a mistake, but either way I found it not only annoying in itself but because of "Fight the Power"'s thematic significance, with its reference to the Bobby McFerrin tune heard earlier in the movie. ("'Don't Worry Be Happy' was a number one jam/Damn if I say it you can slap me right here".)

So then, while I like the Thomas Newman score a lot, I'm docking the CD a star for the sped-up "Fight the Power". Caveat emptor.

Thomas Newman is a Genius!.......2006-01-07

Thomas Newman is brilliant as always and delivers beautifully. Having read the book prior to the motion picture, Thomas Newman truly brings Swofford's tale to life. If you enjoyed The Horse Whisperer or the Shawshank Redemption score, then you'll thoroughly enjoy Jarhead.

Almost perfect for the film, loses points as a cd.......2005-12-23

Make no mistake - Jarhead proves Thomas Newman's abillity to write music for film. He is not making the music in order to show off his amazing talents, he is making the music so it is perfect for the film. Whereas some composers might score depressing scenes with grand sweeping movements trying to make themselves look like complex composers, Newman knows what will enhance the scene and what won't, and what can convey the message required.

Ultimately, this describes Jarhead perfectly. I have seen the movie and music is seamless and perfect for it. For the most part, there is a sonic texture created, with guitars and drums to represent the bravado of the characters. If you are a fan of Newman's stirring orchestral works this is definitely not something you would like. Newer fans of "American Beauty" and the like will find things to enjoy here, but not in as vibrant or pleasing a way as in that album. The score on it's own is just not as exciting or involving as it could be. It is interesting in it's own right, but not very pleasing to hear. However, there are many good tracks interspersed throughout the score to take you to the good spot.

Overall, Jarhead warrants a 4.5/5 for the film, but on a cd, it's score drops to 3/5. It is pleasant at times, and mostly an interesting CD, but there are too many Newman masterpieces to consider this one high on your buying list. Then agan, if you are a Newman fan, this CD should satisfy you're urge to see what the guy is up to. Final score? Three out of five.

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Now if only I owned a convertible!
Live Papa
Outta Site!!!
Stunning sound. Tight performance. Papa Doo's best yet!

On The Beach
Papa Doo Run Run
Manufacturer: Blue Pacific
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002XQAXQ
Release Date: 2004-08-08

Tracks:

Good Vibrations
Wouldnt It Be Nice
I Get Around / Fun Fun Fun
Dont Worry Baby
Help Me Rhonda
Little Deuce Coupe / Shut Down
Kokomo
Surfin USA
Sloop John B.
Wipe Out / The End
Nowhere Man
Crying
Devil With The Blue Dress / Good Golly Miss Molly
Do Wah Ditty
Mony Mony / Smoke on the Water / All Right Now
Proud Mary
Summertime Blues
Barbara Ann / Shout

Album Description

Live album - 25 songs - recorded at Papa Doo Run Run's annual summer concert, on the beach in Santa Cruz, CA. August 2003. No tricks - no gimmicks - no overdubbing, just pure Papa - pure fun. 70 minutes!

Customer Reviews:

Now if only I owned a convertible!.......2007-06-06

This might be the best "crank it up in your car" CD ever, particularly if you came of age in the 60's and 70's and like all the Beach Boys and other classics on this CD. The live recording quality is quite good, and it rocks all the way through. They're about a good as the artists they are covering.

Live Papa.......2007-05-07

Having been a fan of this group since I purchased California Project some years ago I was unsure if the group could once again reach the level of excellence demonstrated in that album. To my surprise and given that this is a live recording the quality is excellent with smooth laying of tracks and that variation on a theme that is synonymous with live performances. If you like quality instrumentals mixed with excellent voacls then this is fantastic value. Highly recommended album.

Outta Site!!!.......2004-09-05

I just got my copy of Papa Doo Run Run's newest CD "On The Beach". It's OUTTA SITE! These guys sound more like the Beach Boys than the Beach Boys do - and this album is LIVE! Yikes! - move over Mike Love. There's 25 songs here - half of them are BBs songs and the other half are pure gold Classic Rock! My teenage kids even love this CD - go figure! This is real feel good cruisin' music. PDRR's "On The Beach" has found a permanent home in the CD player in my car.

Stunning sound. Tight performance. Papa Doo's best yet!.......2004-08-25

This is a live recording of Papa Doo Run Run's performance on the beach at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in August 2003. If you haven't heard this band's Beach Boys-like vocal harmonizations, you will be shocked at the likeness. The performance is full of energy and captures well the live atmosphere in which it was recorded. I am amazed at the quality of the sound engineering of this live recording. The highs are crisp, the bass deep and taught, and the dynamic range astounding - a sure test of your audio system's capabilities! It's as close as you can get to actually being there! I would not hesitate to recommend this to anybody who likes "Surf" songs and "Classic Rock Beach Party" tunes!

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