News [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description:
Remastered German reissue ofthe British folk/progressive rock act's 1979 album. Tracks include 'Call Of The Wild' & 'Log On Your Life'. Repackaged with new liner notes. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

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Average customer rating: Huey Lewis Still Rocks! huey lewis Has it all (great quanitity of songs and great quality) Sometimes music just makes you feel good Huey Luis & the News Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits Huey Lewis & The News Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hits The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates The Very Best of Chicago: Only the Beginning Cars - Complete Greatest Hits The Essential Daryl Hall & John Oates ASIN: B000F4RHB6 Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. The Heart Of Rock & Roll
2. I Want A New Drug
3. The Power Of Love
4. Jacob's Ladder (Step By Step)
5. Stuck With You
6. Doing It All For My Baby
7. If This Is It
8. Do You Believe In Love
9. Heart And Soul
10. Back In Time (from "Back To The Future")
11. Perfect World
12. I Know What I Like
13. Trouble In Paradise (from the "We Are The World" album-live in San Francisco 2/21/85)
14. Its Alright
15. Cruisin (w/Gwyneth Paltrow)
16. Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do
17. Small World
18. But Its Alright
19. Hip To Be Square
20. Couple Days Off
21. Workin' For A Livin'

Customer Reviews:

Huey Lewis Still Rocks!.......2007-07-19

This is a great CD for using on long driving trips as the music is up-beat and pulses with energy. This is not for easy listening but for movin' on down the highway!

huey lewis.......2007-05-19

CD arrived quickly and in excellent condition (new) as indicated in product description. very satisfied.

Has it all (great quanitity of songs and great quality).......2007-03-27

This cd is perfect. It has a large quantity of songs (most of the popular songs) and also the sound quality is superb. If you are looking for a "best of" type cd then I recommend this one.

Sometimes music just makes you feel good.......2007-03-24

Huey Lewis and the News have made as many feel good songs as any other band in popular music. Even when things are going wrong in their songs, like on "If This is It?" you can't help but sing-along and grin mindlessly. From the distinctive combination of roughness and melody of Lewis's vocals to the solid backing of his talented band (Whatever happened to those great sax breaks that were so common in the 80's?) Huey Lewis and The News rarely disappoints. This collection runs from the band's breakthrough second recording to the DUETS soundtrack. A few quibbles...I think they could have thrown in a cut from the debut album when the band was a little less polished and why the songs are not in chronological order just irritates me. (and that's probably just me!) This band won't change your life, but they definitely have the ability to brighten your mood; sometimes that's exactly what music should do.

Huey Luis & the News Greatest Hits.......2007-03-08

Thanks for this hard to find cd. CD in great shape.

Average customer rating: One hit song does not a sell-out album/band make "You wasted life, why wouldn't you waste death?" I can't believe I heard this on the radio. Even if you're an old school MM fan, listen to it with an open mind Yet another masterpiece from Modest Mouse

Good News For People Who Love Bad News Modest Mouse Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Noise | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Moon & Antarctica We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Franz Ferdinand Hot Fuss Plans ASIN: B0001M7P78 Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Horn Intro
2. The World At Large
3. Float On
4. Ocean Breathes Salty
5. Dig Your Grave
6. Bury Me With It
7. Dance Hall
8. Bukowski
9. This Devil's Workday
10. The View
11. Satin In A Coffin
12. Interlude (Milo)
13. Blame It On The Tetons
14. Black Cadillacs
15. One Chance
16. The Good Times Are Killing Me

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It's hard to pinpoint the exact moment Modest Mouse started sounding like a real band. For the longest time, singer-songwriter Isaac Brock seemed to exist solely to defy the established rules, forging forward on sheer momentum and ingenuity. Even Pavement looked relatively ordinary in comparison to the band's early releases like 1996's This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About and 1997's The Lonesome Crowded West. But on Good News for People Who Love Bad News, the frontman sounds like he's finally touching the earth, and the band--minus founding member and drummer Jeremiah Green--follows suit. A relaxed mood prevails, not so much in volume but in attitude. On the follow-up to the group's 2000 major label debut, The Moon & Antarctica, big sloppy melodies battle it out with brass on punky epics like "Float On" and "The Ocean Breathes Salty." The lyrics are simpler, the arrangements tamer, but the vitality remains. The prevailing mood is that Modest Mouse has pulled off something extraordinary here: a well-rounded, lovable record that doesn't sound anything like David Gray. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

One hit song does not a sell-out album/band make.......2007-06-20

Yes, "Float On" was a smash hit. Yes, it's pretty poppy. But what about "3rd Planet" and "Gravity Rides Everything" from "The Moon and Antarctica"? To a (possibly much) lesser extent, what about "Heart Cooks Brain" from "TLCW" or "Dramamine" from "This is a Long Drive"? You see, MM have generally had more "mainstream-palatable" songs on their album, and just because this one was a hit, does not mean they sold out.
OK, you've heard that rant before, but not in such an *ahem* eloquent fashion. Now onto the review.
As usual, the hit is by no means the best song on the album. Other songs like "The World At Large", "Ocean Breathes Salty", "Bury Me With It", "Bukowski", "The View", and (ESPECIALLY) "The Good Times are Killing Me" (which, by the way, if you did not know, was remixed and tampered with by one of the best bands of all time, the Flaming Lips) not only give "Float On" a run for its money, they take the money and use it to buy cigars.
I mean, the fact that supposedly hardcore fans are nitpicking this great album because it has freakin' "Float On" on it more points out their own stupidity and narrow-mindedness than it does the band being sell outs.
So, in conclusion, if you want to keep your rather dubious "indie cred", do not buy this album. If you enjoy Modest Mouse as much as anyone should, however, than do.

"You wasted life, why wouldn't you waste death?".......2007-04-19

I am becoming more and more of a fan of this kind of off-beat, different music. I guess I can't help myself. I liked the single "Float On" when I heard it a few years ago, but again, I didn't pursue the album until later. Good News is interesting because of its contrasting moods. The plucky guitars and catchy harmonies conflict with the cynical lyrics that attack religion and certain kinds of people. The vocals range from pleasant sounds in the background to aggressive, near shouting tirades. The singer isn't all that great at singing, but he's great at using his voice to convey any mood he wants.

"The World At Large" starts off the album about as happy as it gets, with flutes and meaningless vocals in the background. "Bury Me With It" is about as angry as the band gets musically, though not lyrically. That would be "Bukowski", which is completely pleasant musically. "The View" sounds like kind of like dance music. "Satin In a Coffin" uses prominent drums and older sounding instruments to create a very interesting sound. "The Good Times Are Killing Me" finishes off the album while perfectly illustrating the conflict of sound and message, and it's produced by The Flaming Lips, which is cool. Modest Mouse is a unique band, and a good one at that.

I can't believe I heard this on the radio........2007-03-27

The first time "Float On" came across the radio I almost $#!? my pants. I fell in love with Modest Mouse after I heard "Dramamine". Not immediately, but after listening to the "Long Drive" record repeatedly, the band grew on me. And grew. And grew. Now 8 or 9 CD's later they're still growing on me. I'm glad they've found radio success and hope they are able to keep producing new music.

My highlights for this record include Bukowski, Black Cadillacs, and Satin In A Coffin. If you truly love the band and aren't just in it for the image, you'll love this record. The whole album is great. Yes, even Float On.

Even if you're an old school MM fan, listen to it with an open mind.......2007-03-12

This album is the worst Modest Mouse album, in my opinion, but it's still really great. That's the beauty of Modest Mouse.

What I love about Isaac Brock is that his music reveals a lot about who he is and what life has taught him. Good News for People Who Love Bad News is no exception.

The only track I don't like on this album is "Satin in a Coffin". After hearing a live recording, which I love, I can't stand to listen to the one on gnfpwlbn. It lacks passion and intensity.

Yet another masterpiece from Modest Mouse.......2007-01-21

These guys have released so many great albums that the expectations are always incredibly high for their next one. And every time they release one, I listen to it, and I'm a bit disappointed, and I say to myself, "it's good, but it's not as great as the last ones."

Then I listen to it more, and it begins to grow on me, and soon I can't stop listening to it and I'm raving, "This is their greatest album!".

That's what happened to me with this one. Didn't blow me away at first. Now? I am like an addict. As soon as a song ends I need to hear it again immediately. And I can't stop listening to the album, and I don't want to listen to anything else....

I give it huge props, even though they diss my beloved Charles Bukowski.

Average customer rating: Pure Gospel Soul Fervor "Extra, Extra, If I Were You, I'd Run and Get This CD!" Donnie's Back This brotha's got STYLE! good but no colored section

The Daily News Donnie Manufacturer: SoulThought Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: I Am The Colored Section So Much Better Luvanmusiq Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth Wind & Fire ASIN: B000QUEQN6 Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Impatient People
2. 911
3. Over-The-Counter Culture featuring Phonte
4. Classifieds
5. Suicide
6. If I Were You
7. Robot
8. Atlanta Child Murders
9. For Christ Sake
10. Mason Dixon Line
11. China Doll
12. The Daily News
13. If I Were You (Radio Version)

Customer Reviews:

Pure Gospel Soul Fervor.......2007-07-01

Donnie is brilliant on this sophomore effort! "Daily News" finds Donnie stepping out of the Stevie Wonder mold that shaped "The Colored Section." From the first track until the latter one the listener is assaulted by a conflagration of gospel, funk, and soul. Not as initially musically catchy as the songs on "Colored Section," these songs are just as colorful, if not more harmonious and gripping. With song titles such as "Suicide," "Atlanta Child Murderers," and "Mason Dixon Line," Donnie got himself booted from Motown. No mainstream artist has the audacity let alone the ability to pull off such complex artistry but Donnie does so with ease. It is impressive that he is able to sound righteous and uncompromising without being too preachy or didactic. Given the seriousness of the issues of which Donnie sings, one would expect each to sound to sorrowful and dreary, but the opposite is the case. For example, I found myself bouncing and snapping my fingers to "China Doll," but then I told myself, wait a minute, is he not singing about a little girl getting rape. The challenging and sensitive nature of the material does not stop Donnie from crafting empowering anthems accentuated by his mellifluous, soulful vocals. Hats off to Donnie's production team, particularly Steve "the Scotsman" Harvey, for producing a sound that fits Donnie's voice like a glove. Here is a track-by-track review of this album:

"Impatient People" - exposes the debacle that was the rescue relief effort of hurricane Katrina: "I'm not a refugee, I am a evacuee, treat me like animals can we be civil ya'll?" Background gospel vocals permeate this song.

"911"-This could easily be America's national anthem as Donnie admonishes the nation to come together. Donnie's idealism and sincerity really shines through on this one.

"Over-The-Counter Culture" - Donnie uses the pharmaceutical industry as a metaphor for the cookie-cutter crap the media shoves down our throat. It is nice to hear a rap verse from Phonte. This song has a very bouncy, dance vibe.

"Classifieds" - This song has a opening line that immediately draws the listener: "This world sho' nuff need a gardener. More than just chronicling the ills of finding a job this song is plain poetry infused with great gospel singing. Very reminiscent of Stevie Wonder.

"Suicide" - A nice flute flutters in the background as Donnie sings about the virtues of living over committing suicide. "It is worth the living, I'm a living witness," Donnie chants. Amen brother!

"If I Were You" - I like this version so much better than the radio one. The warm keys, harmonica, and wah wah guitar can be heard in lieu of bombastic bouncy horns. Caution - this is very addictive.

"Robot" - Rick James synthesizers can be heard on this, and that is a good thing. The robot is any instrument, human and otherwise, that commandeers your thoughts and emotions, and Donnie is tells the robot "to get your dirty hand off me." Amen to that, brother.

"Atlanta Child Murderers" - I am too young to recall this event but I do know that it was a tragic moment in the black community where black children were murdered arbitrarily and brutally. There have always been conspiracy theories in the black community holding the federal government for certain ills. Donnie indulges this paradigm by labeling the murderers as a conspiracy to experiment on the black community's children. It is up to you to agree with this premise. An excellent and provocative song nonetheless.

"For Christ Sake" - The brother takes it to the pulpit on this one, crooning "greater than shall ye do." This is more spiritual than religious, and the chorus literally takes you higher. A very uplifting and encouraging song!

"Mason Dixon Line" - The title obviously references the historical line that separated the slave-owning South from the non-slave-owning North. This song exudes modern gospel.

"China Doll" - find yourself bouncing to groove although he's singing about child molestation. He calls a family friend pedophile and demands that he leaves the little girl alone. The style of this song is reminiscent of how Stevie Wonder executes "Big Brother."

"The Daily News" - Invariably, most news is bad news, so there is no shortage of material for Donnie to sing about here.

"If I Were You" (Radio Version) - I am sure most of you have heard this already. Check out the video on youtube if you have not.

This is a masterpiece of modern, progressive soul deserving of much attention and acclaim. Sadly, "The Daily News" will be overlooked by the masses.

"Extra, Extra, If I Were You, I'd Run and Get This CD!".......2007-06-29

I can't stop listening to, "If I Were You". Although this CD may not surpass the texture of, "The Colored Section", it still has it's own aroma, therefore worth investing in. We must understand that no two children can be alike, can they? I am 27 years old, and for the most part, I am so disappointed with the music of my generation these days. Artists such as Donnie have come to save us all from distress. This man's vocal ability on this CD is amazing. It is rich, soulful, and has such a distinctive sound that you definately will get hooked on it. I look forward to seeing him here in L.A. in concert hopefully. Bottom line, "The Daily News" is a winner so go out and get it(and not bootlegged either so this man can get his royalties and be around for the next CD).

Donnie's Back.......2007-06-26

I'm so glad Donnie's back, this is a great sophmore CD. He's such a talented and unique artist, which is why I am a lover of his music. True this is no Colored Section, but that's okay because this is good anyway.

This brotha's got STYLE! .......2007-06-25

Amazing! I am overwhelmed with appreciation for this type of material. What took him so long to bring this out? I love it. Circuit City has the CD with the 3 bonus cuts, glad I bought it from them! I am a fan of this artist, bought it on site. Great sophomore CD. See the other entry for this CD with his picture on the front/import.

good but no colored section.......2007-06-24

Its a very positive uplifting Cd but it does not have the same impact on me like the colored section. And I hope that he does not wait 5 years to put out another cd

Average customer rating: Beautiful Worship Album! Great Tunes, Great Lyrics A Greater Song For Me Wonderful CD moving on up

Beautiful News Matt Redman Manufacturer: Sparrow ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: See the Morning The Best of Passion (So Far) Blessed Be Your Name the Songs of Matt Redman, Vol. 1 Holding Nothing Back Facedown ASIN: B000KP63AQ Release Date: 2006-12-26

Tracks:

1. Beautiful News
2. You Never Let Go
3. Shine
4. Take It To The Streets
5. Yes And Amen
6. A Greater Song
7. Blessing
8. Thank You For Healing Me
9. Fearfully And Wonderfully Made
10. All Over The World
11. When All Is Said And Done
12. If You Know You're Loved

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Worship Album!.......2007-06-28

Beautiful News is another great worship album by Matt Redman. The title track, Beautiful News, brings you right into the spirit of praise, and sets a good tone for the main theme of the album, which is spreading the gospel . . . the "Beautiful News" of God's love displayed in Jesus' sacrifice 4 us. Other favorite tracks are Take It To The Streets, All Over The World, Blessing, and my VERY favorite, Fearfully And Wonderfully Made. Matt Redman sings softly in Fearfully And Wonderfully Made, and at times his voice almost cracks with emotion, and the message is very powerful.

Great Tunes, Great Lyrics.......2007-05-28

Beautiful News is a great praise album by Matt Redman. It is one that will not disappoint.

Redman is not only a very gifted songwriter, he is also a great singer. This album is full of songs that are Scriptural and focused on praise. Redman, along with Chris Tomlin, is the cream of the crop in writing and singing praise and worship tunes.

All of these songs are very good. Two of them are real standouts: 'You Never Let Go' which is based on Psalm 23 and 'Shine'. These are really 'must have' tracks on this album.

Highly recommended.

A Greater Song For Me.......2007-04-07

I heard of Matt Redman through a couple of guys at my church. I really hadn't listened to any Christian music except at church, and was really skeptical at going out and buying a CD and not knowing what I was getting into. I was glad that my senior pastor convinced me to give this one a try. Beautiful News is a great album. The whole thing shines with the glory of God, and you can tell that Matt really put some thought into his lyrics on this one. I would have to say that most of the songs are awesome, but there are three that in my mind stand out above the rest. The first would be "Yes and Amen". Just a song about praising the Lord for everything that he does, has done and will do for us. The second would be "Take it to the Streets". This song really proved to me that everyone should be aware of the word of our Lord and not be ashamed to be delighted with His glory and share it with others. My favorite though would be "A Greater Song". This one just shows how we have nothing that we can offer Him, and that we must keep coming up with something bigger and better to offer, even if it's only a song. Keep it up Mr. Redman.

Wonderful CD.......2007-03-20

I normally buy individual songs but since it was Matt Redman I thought I would get the CD. Initially I wasn't that impressed with it but after awhile, the songs really started to grow on me and now I can't stop listening to the CD. There isn't just a few great worship songs, the whole CD is filled with great worship songs.

moving on up.......2007-03-12

this is a great, well worth the money, cd. I was wary he wouldnt do as well as his Facedown but he has improved on it! I'm not getting into individual songs but I will say, they seem to run thru my head, which is a good sign. If you like Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman (well, most of his) or anyone in that genre, this is a 'must have'

Average customer rating: You say you love me... Great album with light touches of cheese Classic Queen The Rock Album has aged well One of the "Big Three."

News of the World Queen Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazz A Day At The Races [+2 Remixed] Sheer Heart Attack A Night at the Opera The Game (+ Bonus Track) ASIN: B000000OAC Release Date: 1991-02-12

Tracks:

1. We Will Rock You
2. We Are The Champions
3. Sheer Heart Attack
4. All Dead, All Dead
5. Spread Your Wings
6. Fight From The Inside
7. Get Down, Make Love
8. Sleeping On The Sidewalk
9. Who Needs You
10. It's Late
11. My Melancholy Blues
12. We Will Rock You (Remix)

Amazon.com essential recording

When it was released in 1977, News of the World seemed at loggerheads with a music world that had moved beyond Queen's operatic pomprock and on to punk. In fact, the album was more in step with the punk scene than the output of most superstar acts of the time, as it contains Roger Taylor's furious "Sheer Heart Attack" and Freddie Mercury's lean, brutal "Get Down, Make Love." Of course, News is famous for its opening medley, "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions." Attend any sports event in the Western world, and you'll hear the former. If it's a championship match and the home team wins, you'll hear the latter. That's a tribute to the staying power of the music, but News of the World offers proof that, even as Queen maintained their position as rock & roll royalty, they continued to evolve and react to the times. --Daniel Durchholz

Amazon.com essential recording

When it was released in 1977, News of the World seemed at loggerheads with a music world that had moved beyond Queen's operatic pomprock and on to punk. In fact, the album was more in step with the punk scene than the output of most superstar acts of the time, as it contains Roger Taylor's furious "Sheer Heart Attack" and Freddie Mercury's lean, brutal "Get Down, Make Love." Of course, News is famous for its opening medley, "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions." Attend any sports event in the Western world, and you'll hear the former. If it's a championship match and the home team wins, you'll hear the latter. That's a tribute to the staying power of the music, but News of the World offers proof that, even as Queen maintained their position as rock & roll royalty, they continued to evolve and react to the times. --Daniel Durchholz

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Limited Edition LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing Only.

Customer Reviews:

You say you love me..........2007-06-19

Queen was on a great run in the mid to late seventies, critics be damned. As the old guard suffered the slings and arrows of the punk movement, Queen was almost ambivalent. Never darlings of the rock intelligencia, they kept producing their staduim big rock, albeit in a more stripped down manner for 'News of the World', released in October 1977. Descibing it as just another Queen album would not do 'News' justice. Though it is not of 'Opera' quality, it did produce two of the band's alltime greats, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". Though tired of them I am, you cannot ignore the contributions to rock music that both songs made, care of messieurs May and Mercury respectively. Very tribal and very American in their stadium appeal, their impact as a double A side single was instantaneous. Other notable songs include "It's Late", a Brian May metallic rocker that was Queen's heaviest track since the early days, a strong personal favorite. "Get Down, Make Love" is another courtesy of Freddie and a strong drum sound from Roger Taylor. John Deacon contributes "Spread Your Wings" which is a nice song about going for your dreams and features another passionate Mercury vocal. Roger's "Sheer Heart Attack" is a little overrated I think, though better than his "Fight from the Inside". "My Melancholy Blues" is too jazzy, "Sleeping on the Sidewalk is too bluesy and "Who Needs You" is too, I don't know...latin?? for my tastes. I really like 'News' don't get me wrong but I think they tried too many styles one too many times. What worked on 'Sheer Heart Attack' in '74 didn't really work here. Still, any Seventies era Queen is still a must buy for fans of hard rock. Remix of "Rock You" is pointless again and annoying.

Great album with light touches of cheese.......2007-06-02

News of the World is definitely one of Queen's best albums, featuring TWO of the best known songs in the history of rock, plus plenty of other top-notch songs, although I think the album is slightly sloppy, and has a few low spots.

Obviously, this album has We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions, which defy the very term "popular". You'd be hard pressed to find a single person in your life who hasn't heard either of these songs, which isn't something you can say about very many songs. They're followed by Roger's rocking Sheer Heart Attack, which is one of the few Roger songs that I fully enjoy (Fight From the Inside is too drawn out and irritating however, one of the lesser songs on the album in my opinion). All Dead, All Dead is possibly the best song on the album, it's a beautiful Brian song with a great melody, definitely a high point.

From the reviews I've read don't seem to agree with me on this point, but I HATE Spread Your Wings. This song made me really sit down and think about John Deacon's lyrical abilities, and I realized that just about every song he's written for Queen is incredibly juvenile and poorly done, and only Freddie's interpretation of the songs allows them to have any value. Spread Your Wings is one of the cheesiest, cliché songs I've ever heard, and I wince every time that "powerful" chorus comes up. "Spread your wings and fly away, fly away, far away, spread your little wings and fly away, fly away, far away". Truly poetic, John.

Get Down, Make Love can be a cool song, but the blatant sexuality gets old quickly. The chorus is a good break between the slow verses, and overall it's not a bad song. Sleeping on the Sidewalk is just straight-up blues from Brian, and a good song at that. I always tend to enjoy Brian's songs just as much as Freddie's, he's definitely an under-appreciated singer and songwriter.

Who Needs You is a fun, breezy song with a pleasant feel, and is a case where Freddie saves a song from its own stone-dumb lyrics (it's a John song, to be sure). It's Late has that big anthem, stadium feel, great Queen harmonies fill the chorus, and it's got strong and prominent guitar parts.

My Melancholy Blues is a regular lounge-style song, it's good, but it seems like Freddie hams it up a little too much. It's a nice ending to a varied album, unless you count the remix as the end to the CD, which is NOT a good ending. If you can make it through the whole We Will Rock You remix without trying to choke yourself with your own tongue, then you must not believe in artistic integrity of any type. It says "Ruined by Rick Rubin", but "ruined" doesn't begin to describe the horror of this song. I've only listened to it more than once to make sure I wasn't just imagining things, but I won't make that mistake again any time soon.

Overall, News of the World is a great album, though I'll admit that I liked it more on initial listens. Once I started digging deeper into the layers of the songs, they lost a little bit of their appeal, especially once I payed attention to the lyrics of Spread Your Wings. That song, along with Fight From the Inside and occasionally Get Down, Make Love convince me to rate this album at 4 stars instead of 5 (I won't count the remix as Queen's mistake). Apart from those songs though, the rest is very good, and it should easily be appreciated by any Queen fan.

Classic Queen.......2007-04-06

This was the first Queen album that I ever had so getting it on CD is great. "Sheer Heart Attack" is an overlooked Queen gem.

The Rock Album has aged well.......2007-02-13

The heaviest rock since the early days for Queen and plays well after 30 years of aging.

One of the "Big Three.".......2006-11-09

Queen's mega-albums were, in order of release, A Night At The Opera, A Day At The Races, and News Of The World. Personally, I've always ranked this a shade behind Opera and a shade ahead of Races. It has the gigantic "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions," but there are a lot of great songs here you don't hear too often. My favorites are "Sheer Heart Attack," "It's Late," and "Sleeping On The Sidewalk." All in all, a great album.

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Road Kill Stew and Other News (with Special Guest Bob Schieffer) Honky Tonk Confidential Manufacturer: Too Many Dogs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods Legendary Songs of Don McLean Waking Up Laughing Balls Last of the Breed ASIN: B000NVJSHM Release Date: 2007-02-25

Tracks:

1. Hard Choices
2. Hangover Boogie
3. Road Kill Stew
4. Little Lulu and Sister Hot Stuff
5. The Ghost in My Guitar
6. TV Anchorman
7. Lorraine, Lorraine
8. Statue of a Fool
9. Black Roses
10. I Wish You Were From Texas
11. Guitar Boogie
12. Long Shot Love
13. A Girl Named Dick
14. addENDum: WHTC Radio-- Momma's Cow

Product Description

Road Kill Stew and Other News is a collaboration between the WAMMIE-award (Washington, DC's Grammies)winning Honky Tonk Confidential and CBS News chief Washington correspondent and Face the Nation anchor Bob Schieffer. Bob wrote the lyrics to four of the songs, including the hilarious "TV Anchorman," which he performs as a talking blues tune. HTC also wrote the music to Bob's "Hard Choices," a song of loss and longing from a woman's point of view; the rollicking rock tune "Little Lulu and Sister Hot Stuff," and "Long Shot Love," which is about a love that's lasted many years, despite the odds. The other songs on the CD are HTC s usual eclectic blend of hard core country, western swing, hillbilly boogie, and rockabilly. Diana Quinn sings the title cut, Road Kill Stew, a delicious, recipe with a swampy taste. Mike Woods sings the obscure Hangover Boogie, as well as the country classic Statue of a Fool. Mike also tears it up on the instrumental, Guitar Boogie. Diana and Lisa Ann Wright wrote A Girl Named Dick, which is a parody of Johnny Cash s A Boy Named Sue. Bob wraps it up with a cameo performance on a not-so-hidden track, a vintage recording that we unearthed from the vaults of WHTC, Momma s Cow.

Average customer rating: Good popular music. Still great! Great Performances as well as Music De Williams los Boston lo mejor... Williams at His Finest....as of 1987

By Request: The Best Of John Williams And The Boston Pops Orchestra Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Williams, John [guitar] | ( W ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 The Very Best Of The Boston Pops Summon the Heroes Salute to America The Spielberg/Williams Collaboration (Film Score Anthology) ASIN: B0000040YP Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Olympic Fanfare And Theme
2. The Cowboys Overture
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: Excerpts From Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
4. March From Midway
5. Flying Theme From 'E.T.'
6. Return Of The Jedi: Luke And Leia Theme From Return Of The Jedi
7. SUPERMAN: March From Superman
8. Liberty Fanfare
9. Raiders Of The Lost Ark: March From Raiders Of The Lost Ark
10. The Empire Strikes Back: Yoda's Theme From The Empire Strikes Back
11. '1941': March From '1941'
12. Jaws: Theme From Jaws
13. The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial March From The Empire Strikes Back
14. Mission Theme (Theme For NBC News)
15. Star Wars: Main Theme From Star Wars

Customer Reviews:

Good popular music........2005-08-14

The interesting issue about this recording is that Williams himself directs. It is always a plus to listen to music played by its author. Average performance by the orchestra.

Still great!.......2005-07-23

John Williams has the magic of translating music from movies. Even not watching the movies themselves, you can still understand what's happening because of the music that comes with it.

I'm happy the music industry compiled this marvellous CD together. It has all the greatest hits like Luke and Leia, Indiana Jones march and the star wars main theme. These songs are really some of the great examples of Williams' finest.

Even if the music isn't really that clear in movies, it's still gives a great impact on the stories. If you watch a movie made up of only dialogues and fights, what's the thrill, we can see fights anytime anywhere. So the element that makes the movies really attractive and interesting is the music itself.

Kirstie Mabitad

Great Performances as well as Music.......2005-04-06

When I picked up this CD I was amazed. I am a big Williams fan and love the Boston Pops. All the pieces are well done and flawless (except for some small tempo issues in "1941") Though all the peices stand out the handsdown best is "The Cowboys" Overture. The ritch sound as well as the great musicmanship make this a joy to here. Another good highlight is the "Midway" March. Midway was a relitivley underated score being in the middle of "Jaws" and "Star Wars" (Both of witch are also on the CD but, Jaws could have had solid feeling but is otherwise performed rather great) The rousing March in my opinion is as rousing as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" or "Superman" (Both yet again are on the CD and Superman's opening is absolutly breathtaking even better than the actual soundtrack. The Trumpet and French Horn fanfare makes you yourself visualize the might of the man of steel himself. But the Midway march is given a stunning representaion with the ritch, lush sound of the Boston Pop's brass section. The CD also has some of John Williams music for the concert stage such as the well known Olympic Fanfare (1984 Los Angeles), The Liberty Fanfare as well as the Mission Theme (The NBC news anthem) all offer a nice break from the movie scores. The only down side to the CD is that because it was made in 1987 it doesn't have music from Hook, Far and Away, Schindler's List and of course Jurassic Park. But even though it lacks Williams' early 90's scores its always a Joy to listen to as well as a treat for the ears. So i give it two thumbs up and *****.
I advise any John Williams/Boston Pops fan not to let this gem slip through their fingers! ;)

De Williams los Boston lo mejor..........2004-12-14

John Williams ademas ser un compositor sin igual es un extraordinario director es asi como en conjunto con Los Boston Pops logra grabaciones espectaculares.
Entonces lo mejor de Williams a cargo de Williams junto con los POps es sorprendente, la obertura de "Cowboys" es grandiosa, Encuentros cercanos es fantastica, asi igual lo son la marcha para superman, Indiana Jones, de Darth Vader y la menos conocida para Midway. En resumen lo mejor de Williams en unas interpretaciones increibles, y nadie que se queje que no son las originales porque suenan incluso como la Sinfonica de Londres, y eso es mas de lo que uno espera. Grandioso.

Williams at His Finest....as of 1987.......2003-07-13

For fans looking for a sampler of John Williams' music circa 1987, this CD is a treasure trove of selected movie and special occasion themes. While not as comprehensive as Sony Classical's Greatest Hits 1969-1999 collection, there is enough variety to satisfy even the most casual Williams fan. Included here among his famous themes (Star Wars, ET, Superman, and Raiders of the Lost Ark) are his 1984 Olympic Fanfare, "The Mission" (NBC News theme), and the rousing Overture to the John Wayne film The Cowboys. As always, the Boston Pops Orchestra shines under the baton of Hollywood's -- and America's -- favorite composer!

Average customer rating: Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work. A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . . You can feel the Force around you. Quality could be better

Star Wars Trilogy John Williams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (The Ultimate Star Wars Recording)(1999 Film) The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy Soundtrack (3CD & 18 Trading Cards) ASIN: B0002YCVLU Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner
3. Imperial Attack
4. Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler
5. Moisture Farm
6. Hologram/Binary Sunset
7. Landspeeder Searck/Attack of the Sand People
8. Tales of a Jedi Knight/Learn About the Force
9. Burning Homestead
10. Mos Eisley Spaceport
11. Cantina Band
12. Cantina Band #2
13. Binary Sunset [Alternate Take][*]

Tracks:

1. Princess Leia's Theme
2. Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
3. Destruction of Alderaan
4. Death Star/The Stormtroopers
5. Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
6. Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga
7. Trash Compactor
8. Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
9. Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
10. Batte of Yavin: Launch from the Fourth Moon/X-Wings Draw Fire/Use ...
11. Throne Roon/End Title

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/The Ice Planet Hoth
3. Wampa's Lair/Vision of Obi-Wan/Snowspeeders Take Flight
4. Imperial Probe/Aboard the Executor
5. Battle of Hoth: Ion Cannon/Imperial Walkers/Beneath the ...
6. Asteroid Field
7. Arrival on Dagobah
8. Luke's Nocturnal Visitor
9. Han Solo and the Princess
10. Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave
11. Training of a Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree

Tracks:

1. Yoda's Theme
2. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
3. Yoda's Theme
4. Attacking a Star Destroyer
5. Yoda and the Force
6. Imperial Starfleet Deployed/City in the Clouds
7. Lando's Palace
8. Betrayal at Bespin
9. Deal With the Dark Lord
10. Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure of Boba Fett
11. Clash of Lightsabers
12. Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace
13. Rebel Fleet/End Title

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title: Approaching the Death Star/Tatooine Rendezvous
3. Droids Are Captured
4. Bounty for a Wookiee
5. Han Solo Returns
6. Luke Confronts Jabba/Den of the Rancor/Sarlocc Sentence
7. Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault
8. Emperor Arrives/The Death of Yoda/Obi-Wan's Revelation
9. Alliance Assembly
10. Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
11. Speeder Bike Chase/Land of the Ewoks
12. Levitation/Threepio's Bedtime Story
13. Jabba's Baroque Recital
14. Jedi Rocks
15. Sail Barge Assault [Alternate Take][*]

Tracks:

1. Parade of the Ewoks
2. Luke and Leia
3. Brother and Sister/Father and Son/Fleet Enters Hyperspace/Heroic Ewok
4. Emperor's Throne Room
5. Battle of Endor: Into the Trap/Forest Ambush/Scout Walker Scramble
6. Lightsaber/The Ewok Battle
7. Battle of Endor 2: Leia Is Wounded - The Duel Begins/Overtaking ...
8. Endor 3: Superstructure Chase/Darth Vader's Death/The Main Reactor
9. Leia's News/Light of the Force
10. Victory Celebration/End Title
11. Ewok Feast/Part of the Tribe
12. Forest Battle (Concert Suite) [*]

Amazon.com

Given that it's largely credited with reinventing Hollywood--or at least fostering its overweening box office expectations--it's hard to imagine that the genesis of George Lucas' sprawling, multi-billion dollar Star Wars franchise was once considered a risky studio proposition at best. But Lucas himself has wisely singled out the robust, retro-romantic music of composer John Williams as the unlikely artistic linchpin that holds all of the saga's disparate dramatic, thematic and technical elements firmly together. Boxed together here then are three of the most successful and influential film scores of modern Hollywood, work that draws as much on Williams' masterful sense of classical music history as it does his own well-studied melodic and arranging instincts. Each of the three double-disc collections here contains all of the music written for Star Wars: A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and even Alfred Newman's intyroductory "Fox Fanfare"), newly upgraded via Direct Stream Digital remastering that adds stunning new presence and clarity to Williams' rousing, epochal scores. Each chapter also features a lenticular 3-D cover and newly designed fold-out film poster, as well as encoded disc features allowing online access to elaborate new Star Wars screen savers; the ultimate musical compendium of the original Star Wars triptych. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work........2007-06-21

This is without any doubt the best musical presentation for STAR WARS trilogy with excellent remastering. Also, wonderfull music to listen.

It was arranged in same order as the movie and i think it has all the music from the films and more. Also it contain the original 20th Century Fox Fanfare recording for each movie which is rare to listen. In this way you can listen and enjoy the way was the music is recorded for each movie at that time without any enhancement, and that for Star Wars truly music lovers.

The only drawback i found that is lacking the orignal art work for each movie which are the finest and best ever. There are wonderful posters from different type, style A, B, C, and advanced, which i was expecting to see them again here or somewere els.

I was hoping and wishing from ( A Long Time Ago ... ) that they release again same original recording for Star Wars and Empire strikes back when they released first time in 1977 and 1980. I don't know why it has been decline ever since. At that time each movie released its sound track in two album with different and excellent arrangement. I believe this is a perfect arrangement and better in term of music listening. Im just hoping releasing them again with finest remastering.

A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek.......2007-02-13

It has been a long time since I last dared to take out my old Star Wars LP, with its well remembered skips and pops. Now, thanks to the Boxed set of the Star Wars Trilogy, I can listen to it again as it was intended to sound, and as often as I like. It is like revisiting an old friend, but there are differences: for one, there is more music, and it has been restored to its actual running order, unlike the LP which cut and spliced a bit to create rounder, perhaps more balanced listening. But for a true fan of the films, it is deeply satisfying to hear the score in its proper order and entirety, even if at times it can ramble on or shift more suddenly than a typical symphonic work. That being said, John Williams is a master at composing for film, so that even taken out of context it is beautifully listenable.
The major drawback to the boxed set is the complete lack of liner notes or any kind of commentary--one of my favorite features of the old LP were the inserted notes. So much thought went into the score that it demands commentary. Admittedly, I haven't yet been able to access the "unlock and go" feature on the internet, so perhaps the lack of liner notes on the box is rectified there. Another surprise, given the fact that there is room on the CD's to include more music, alternate takes (and even an extended secret "inner groove" on the first disc), is that in the case of episode 6, music that was added for the new edition of the film is included but not the music it replaced. Admittedly this was the least interesting music in the soundtracks, namely the "pop" music in Jabba's palace and the Ewok's chant at the end, but for the sake of completion, it should also have been included. A minor quibble, and more than made up for by the inclusion of the 20th century fanfare and the second Cantina track.
All-in-all, this boxed set is a must for anyone for whom the original trilogy was a special part of their youth. It will instantly bring you back to that state of wonder when you first saw the films, and on repeated listens it will continue to reveal the genius of John Williams.

This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . ........2006-12-30

A New Hope:

What to say about Star Wars? It's all too known to say very much. But let me just point out a few things, instead. The Main Title track, after the fanfare calms, is quoting 'Mars' from Holst's 'The Planets'. "The Dune Sea of Tatooine" is a tribute to Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'. The bonus track contains several different takes on the Main Title if you sit around and wait--there is a LOT of silence 'til it starts, but it's fascinating to hear the subtle differences from take to take. With "May the Force Be With You" and "Princess Leia's Theme", we have the beginning of the lovely, melodic leitmotifs we have come to associate with Star Wars music.


The Empire Strikes Back:

Both the best movie and the best soundtrack of the original trilogy, in my opinion. Whether or not you agree about the movie, the music here really is the best, from a professional standpoint and not just an "it's pretty!' one. Three huge things happen in this movie, musically: "Han Solo and the Princess", the love theme which is based on "Princess Leia's Theme"; "Yoda's Theme"; and, last but certainly not least, "The Imperial March". I believe the two biggest, most recognisable themes of the saga are the Main Title theme and "The Imperial March", which was constructed from half-developed "evil" cues from 'A New Hope', and also Chopin's "March funèbre, Lento" from 'Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor' (trust me, you know it).


The Return of the Jedi:

The only new themes (there are plentiful delectable motifs) to come out of this movie are "Parade of the Ewoks", which nearly succeeds in making the Ewoks themselves cute, and the extremely luscious "Luke and Leia". "The Emperor's Theme", introduced in 'Empire Strikes Back', is emphasised, and voices lace over the epic duel between father and son (not nearly as stimulating as the music or the fight scenes of the prequel trilogy). It is true, there are some slightly embarrassing tracks ("Threepio's Bedtime Story", "Jedi Rocks"), but somehow all is set right by the power of "Victory Celebration" (which evokes much the same in its feeling of somewhat tragic triumph that "Now We Are Free" does in 'Gladiator'). It closes the saga perfectly (and we won't be mentioning the Yub Nub song, thank you very much).


I might also mention that Star Wars themes do wonders for hearing intervals. And that knowing the intervals make relationships between themes throughout the saga that much more interesting.

You can feel the Force around you........2006-08-31

I have never owned these before and I bought them for a SW Themed Party but constantly play them, if you are a fan these are a must own, especially since they include both end tracks for EP.6 the Ewok OE and the new Calypso one from the SE. Finally all of these Disc's are CD Text Capabile.

Quality could be better.......2006-02-14

This is the best way to get the soundtrack collection of the three original films. With some minor exceptions, the tracks are in the same sequence of the films so you can follow the story unfold the same as watching the movies.
The sound quality does leave a bit to be desired overall. Granted there is only so much that can be done from the original recordings, but it seems as though they tried to over-remaster most of the tracks and did not do enough with others. This has left many of the scores sounding thin, bright and shallow. For the price of this boxed set, I would have expected a little bit more time put into making this collection sound better. Ideally, having the entire saga re-performed would have likely offered the best solution for audio purists, though likely not capatured exactly the same feel as the original performance.
Essentially, this boxed set is a trade off between having the original scores of Episodes 4 through 6 and sacrificing the overall sound quality that a John Williams performance deserves.
For a point of reference, my sound system is a B&W and McIntosh combination with the speakers being the same model as what was used in nearly all recording studios at the time of the later half of these films.

Average customer rating: They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!! One of the best cds I ever bought. Never Sounded Better Somewhere Over The Rainbow "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Broadway Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need The Best Of Broadway (Cast Recording Anthology) Greatest Hits: Broadway That's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology ASIN: B000066RO5 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

Average customer rating: I DID NOT RECIVE THE ITEM A Grammy-winner! A True Classic from the '80s! More fun than....well....it's just plain fun! Huey's best

Sports Huey Lewis and the News Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fore! Picture This Hard at Play Huey Lewis and the News Greatest Hits ASIN: B00000JCFP Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

1. The Heart Of Rock & Roll - Huey Lewis & The News
2. Heart And Soul
3. Bad Is Bad
4. I Want A New Drug
5. Walking On A Thin Line
6. Finally Found A Home
7. If This Is It
8. You Crack Me Up
9. Honky Tonk Blues
10. The Heart Of Rock & Roll (Session Take)
11. Walking On A Thin Line (Session Take)
12. If This Is It (Live)
13. Heart And Soul (Live)
14. I Want A New Drug (Live)

Customer Reviews:

I DID NOT RECIVE THE ITEM.......2007-07-13

I DON'T RECIVE THE ITEM, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE USPS. THEY SAY, THE DELIVERY WAS DONE, BUT I DID NOT RECIVED. THEN THEY SAY THE DELIVERY WAS IN OTHER ADRESS. MAYBE YOU CAN DO SOMETHIN ABOUT IT. THANK YOU...

A Grammy-winner!.......2007-07-10

SPORTS is Huey Lewis & The News' third overall album but their first Grammy-winner. On this CD you get the original 9-track line-up plus one demo version of THE HEART OF ROCK 'N ROLL and live versions of four other tracks. In addition to THORNR,hits from this original late 1983 or early '84 release include HEART AND SOUL,BAD IS BAD,I WANT A NEW DRUG,WALKING ON A THIN LINE and IF THIS IS IT. "Weird Al" Yankovic recycled the music of IWAND for his parody entitled I WANT A NEW DUCK for his '85 album DARE TO BE STUPID. Ray Parker Jr. sued Lewis because Parker believed Lewis used pieces of music from Parker's song GHOSTBUSTERS for IWAND. Parker and Lewis agreed to not let their settlement leak at all. Later,Parker inadvertently broke the promise and Lewis sued Parker! The rest is history. HL&TN's frequent hit-making continued with 1986's FORE! which won a multitude of Grammys as well. By the time SMALL WORLD was released in 1988,that album failed to garner any Grammys like its last two predecessors did.

A True Classic from the '80s!.......2007-07-03

This is one of the best albums ever recorded! It's addictive, fun, and one of my all time favorites. This is fantastic music that I just can't get enough of. The songs are incredible from start to finish and all have such a pleasent appeal to the listener. I would highly recommend this to any serious music fan. Why can't music be the way it was back then? You know, good. Most of todays music isn't worth a nickel and that's simply putting it in it's place. There is still some good music out there but it's hard to find. As for the rest of it, rap, most of the pop, and most of the alternitive rock just doesn't have it. On the other hand, I would perfer alternitive rock and pop over rap any day! Some of the alternitive rock is good but unfortunatly, as I said earlier, is hard to find. Of course this is simply my own opinions, but Huey Lewis and the News' "Sports" is true rock n' roll. Even "Honky Tonk Blues" is decent on this album and that's a Hank Williams cover.

More fun than....well....it's just plain fun!.......2007-03-25

Okay, so the songs are simple and nothing breaks new ground. But the one thing about this group is the immense amount of fun they are clearly having making music. "Sports" is a diverse collection of trendy songs and faithful tributes. Here's a song by song snapshot:

The Heart of Rock and Roll - a fun, poppy, hook-laden tribute to the history of rock music and a celebration of what's yet to come. Those horns make the song soar at the end.

Heart and Soul - their first top 10 hit and a great pop song finished off with some cool power chords.

Bad Is Bad - I used to hate this song, but time has made me come to love the wonderful bluesy vocal harmonies and the controlled playing. This is where you find just how tight a band they are.

I Want A New Drug - One of the coolest News songs; the lyrics are terrific and the band plays it into the stratosphere, with horns making the song fly once again.

Walking On A Thin Line - My personal favorite News song. Kind of autobiographical, but the tight playing - particularly in the chorus - makes this song special and timeless.

Finally Found A Home - Another great, but forgotten song; it's almost the band's lyrical response to the struggles expressed in Walking On A Thin Line. Those who don't know the News beyond their bounty of hits need to hear this song to really appreicate them.

If This Is It - A poppy breakup song - to me it's the weakest offering on the album, but when Huey wails "If this is it, please let me know", you actually buy it. So it's still okay.

You Crack Me Up - yeah, it's simple and says nothing new. And they sound like they're having so much fun, you'll wish you were right there in the studio when they recorded it.

Honky Tonk Blues - only years later did I realize how big a deal it is - a so-called 80's pop band covering Hank Williams, not just covering it, but capturing all the passion of the song.

Music is blessed with diverse artists. Some are there to challenge our thought process, and that's where Dylan came in. Some are there to set new trends - enter the Beatles. Some are there to lend the music to a rebellious generation - thank you Stones! Some made sonic exploration the playground, like Pink Floyd. And some blended wild amounts of style into new sounds, like Led Zeppelin. But sometimes, we dismiss those artists that just want to bring music to its simplest level and just make it fun and entertainment. And nobody since the mid sixties did it any better than the News did on this album. The best way to enjoy this album is to invite all your friends over, crack open a cold one, turn it up loud and par-tay!

Huey's best.......2007-01-24

Just what I expected-if you like Huey Lewis, this is the cd to have.

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