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Cave Catt Sammy were put together in 1997 by four high school friends who just happened to be about the only four rockabilly aficionados in San Antonio, Texas' MacArthur High School, Cave Catt Sammy found a wide audience for a variety of reasons. A number of people opted to check out the band because four teenagers were playing music that was popular more than four decades before the band members were born. Sample is almost tired of talking about the age of band members, but he realizes most musicians his age aren't playing roots rock 'n' roll. Cave Catt Sammy brings to bear a mixture of fire, drive, energy, respect, knowledge, the desire to add to the rockabilly book and plain old talent. In 1999, the quartet released its debut CD, "Fast Cars and Smoky Bars," on Big Bellied Records and promptly hit the road. Since graduating from high school, Cave Catt Sammy has delighted in piling in the van and working north, south, east and west, averaging about 200 dates a y! ear. The touring has taken the group into small clubs and onto stages at extravaganzas such as Viva Las Vegas and the Rockabilly Ball. Cave Catt Sammy is booked by Hello Booking and most likely is heading to a town near you.

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Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 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
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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!

1 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!!!

5 out of 5 stars "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)
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    ASIN: B000B8I93Q
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
    2. Summertime
    3. I Could Write a Book
    4. It Never Entered My Mind
    5. I Can Cook Too
    6. Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
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    8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
    9. Thou Swell
    10. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen
    11. There's No Business Like Show Business
    12. South American Way

    Tracks:

    1. Shall We Dance
    2. Ohio
    3. Luck Be a Lady
    4. Mack the Knife
    5. There's a Small Hotel
    6. Once in Love with Amy
    7. Yodel Blues
    8. Lazy Afternoon
    9. There Must Be Somethin' Better Than Love
    10. You're Just in Love
    11. Now Is the Time

    Tracks:

    1. Impossible Dream
    2. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
    3. Try to Remember
    4. Put on a Happy Face
    5. I Say Hello
    6. Happiness
    7. She Loves Me
    8. What Kind of Fool Am I?
    9. Shy
    10. Consider Yourself
    11. Poor Little Person

    Tracks:

    1. Magic to Do
    2. They're Playing My Song
    3. I Don't Know How to Love Him
    4. I Won't Send Roses
    5. Good Morning Starshine
    6. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
    7. Hard Candy Christmas
    8. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
    9. Won't You Charleston with Me?
    10. Applause

    Tracks:

    1. Phantom of the Opera
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    4. Muddy Water
    5. How Could I Ever Know
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    7. I Know Him So Well
    8. Dr. Jazz
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    10. Suddenly Seymour

    Tracks:

    1. Mamma Mia!
    2. Popular
    3. Seasons of Love
    4. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
    5. Whatever Lola Wants
    6. Crazy
    7. How Deep Is Your Love
    8. Stars
    9. People Like Us
    10. I Go to Rio
    Sings Sondheim
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    • Also a very dissapointed fan
    • Adequate performance; poor entertainment
    • a very disappointed fan
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    ASIN: B00006JP2C
    Release Date: 2002-10-29

    Tracks:

    1. Opening
    2. Lesson #8
    3. Another Hundred People
    4. When?
    5. Someone Is Waiting
    6. Johanna
    7. Green Finch and Linnet Bird
    8. Pretty Women
    9. Finishing the Hat
    10. If You Can Find Me, I'm Here
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    14. Rich and Happy, Part 1
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    6. All Things Bright and Beautiful
    7. It Takes Two
    8. In Someone's Eyes
    9. Beautiful
    10. Losing My Mind
    11. Take the Moment
    12. Sunday

    Amazon.com

    Recorded live at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, this double CD is one heck of an extensive tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Backed only by Paul Ford on piano, Mandy Patinkin gets through nearly three dozen songs penned by the Broadway master. Some are obvious (excerpts from Sunday in the Park with George, in which the singer created the title role), others less so ("If You Can Find Me I'm Here" from Evening Primrose). Patinkin is often mocked for his shivering falsetto, but here, it's actually when his voice explores a lower register that it falters. What's more interesting is when he tackles songs usually sung by women, such as Follies' "Broadway Baby" and Company's "Another Hundred People" and "You Could Drive a Person Crazy"--the latter hammed up so much that you can hear the chewing of the scenery. A distinctively mannered interpreter, Patinkin remains an acquired taste, but fans of his will be in heaven with this set. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Sondheim recital.......2007-01-22

    Probably the best way to approach these disks is to treat them like a recital in a concert hall. Rather as you would listen to a Schubert or Schumann song cycle. Taken together this way, we come to hear Sondheim as one of our finest composers, serious, comic, manic, depressive, always dead on target no matter what the subject matter. And Patinkin is perfect for these songs; he understands the meaning and value of every note and every word, just as a fine concert singer would do, and he makes his listeners understand, too. One of the most intriguing concept albums in recent memory, and a joy all the way through. Bob Finley, Palm Springs, CA.

    2 out of 5 stars Also a very dissapointed fan.......2003-08-22

    I too LOVE Mandy and Stephen Sondheim and own just about everything both has ever made! I also have been to 6 of Mandy's live performances. This was truly a big dissapointment to me. Every concert I have seen Mandy in has been filled with emotion and his personality just grabs hold of you for an evening of wonderful escape-ism. This to me was very un-entertaining and I actually became irritated after awhile of listening to it. It seemed to drone on with out the wonderful feelings and emotions and soaring voice that Mandy typically puts into his music. I gave this as a gift too (since my friend and I had missed Mandy at his Sondheim review in DC last year) and felt badly that I had. There are so many other great recordings of Mandy...Kidults, Saturday in the Park with George, The Secret Garden, Mandy sings Rogers & Hammerstien and Sondheim. This one has just sat on my shelf after I played it through twice hoping to warm up to it...while my other recordings are very worn out with years of playing!

    2 out of 5 stars Adequate performance; poor entertainment.......2003-05-04

    I received this disc the same day a "Philip Quast Live at the Donmar". The Quast disc has its own flaws (and I dont wish to compare the two performers) but it has been strung together in a more thoughtful manner, with witty imagination and using a more dangerous in the choice of songs, which is really where this disc fails. The songs here are generally enjoyable though rather standard, and the lack of cohesion (running the songs together doesnt count) means I just dip into the discs listening to a few favourites, rather than enjoying the whole show.

    2 out of 5 stars a very disappointed fan.......2003-02-05

    I have every recording Patinkin appears on, even if he's only on one track; I adore his voice, his flair, his emotion, his ability to deliver a song.

    But (much of) this recording is disappointing, mainly because Mr. Patinkin's voice in the lower range sounds muddled and forced, as though he's lost ability to control it (however, the more falsetto sounds are as clear and sharp as ever).

    And I don't care for the format of this performance. Live recordings should have live audience reactions: one (often unrelated) song after another without applause had me wondering when--if ever--was the audience was going to be allowed to react.

    Also, while I've never had the privilege of attending a Patinkin concert, I imagined that--above all-- he would be passionate. Perhaps he was. But what (mostly) comes across on the CD is a somber--almost technical--performance.

    I hope he's healthy, that mixed quality of singing on this recording was just a fluke, and that his next CD will be a Five-star as all his previous ones have been

    2 out of 5 stars What a train wreck!.......2003-01-15

    Hate to join the chorus of neigh-sayers, but jeeeez! I have to agree that with the exception of a few cuts (such as "Hyphenated Harriet") Mandy is a vocal bull in a china shop -- what he doesn't shatter he ... on. What should have been a tribute (I love Sondheim, but do we need ANOTHER anthology recording of oft sung songs?)is more like a wake. Mandy seems intent on becoming the male Ethel Merman -- if you can't hold the note, belt it out with a misplaced vabrato and maybe no one will notice. I REALLY wanted to like this recording, but is truly horrible. If the pipes are gone, Mandy, I hope you get back to acting.
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    2. Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
    3. Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
    4. Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
    5. Jesus Christ Superstar: Superstar - Murray Head
    6. Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
    7. Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
    8. Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
    9. Evita: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
    10. Evita: High Flying, Adored - Mandy Patinkin/Patti LuPone
    11. Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Weber
    12. Cats: Memory - Elaine Paige
    13. Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
    14. Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
    15. Song And Dance: Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
    16. Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
    17. Song And Dance: Unexpected Song - Sarah Brightman
    18. Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
    19. Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    20. Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Tracks:

    1. Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
    2. Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
    3. Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
    4. Starlight Express: I Am The Starlight - Lon Satton/Ray Shell
    5. Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
    6. Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
    7. Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
    8. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
    9. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
    10. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
    11. The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    12. The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
    13. The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
    14. Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
    15. Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
    16. Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
    17. Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
    18. Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
    19. Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman

    Tracks:

    1. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
    2. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
    3. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
    4. By Jeeves: Travel Hopefully - John Scherer/Martin Jarvis/Don Stephenson
    5. By Jeeves: When Love Arrives - Steven Pacey/Diana Morrison
    6. By Jeeves: Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman
    7. Sunset Boulevard: With One Look - Glenn Close
    8. Sunset Boulevard: New Ways To Dream - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
    9. Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
    10. Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
    11. Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
    12. Whistle Down The Wind: Whistle Down The Wind - James Graeme/Lottie Mayor
    13. Whistle Down The Wind: Cold - Everly Brothers
    14. Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
    15. Whistle Down The Wind: The Nature Of The Beast - Marcus Lovett/Lottie Mayor
    16. The Beautiful Game: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    17. The Beautiful Game: The Beautiful Game - The Company
    18. The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
    19. The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
    20. The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What A Circus - David Essex
    2. Memory - Betty Buckley
    3. The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
    4. All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
    5. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
    6. Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
    7. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
    8. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
    9. The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
    10. With One Look - Petula Clark
    11. You Must Love Me - Madonna
    12. The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
    13. A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
    14. Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
    15. No Matter What - Boyzone
    16. The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
    17. Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
    18. Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church

    Tracks:

    1. Make Believe Love - Wes Sands
    2. Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
    3. I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
    4. Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
    5. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
    6. Try It And See - Rita Pavone
    7. Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
    8. Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
    9. John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
    10. What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
    11. Disillusion Me - Gary Band
    12. The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
    13. Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
    14. It's Only Your Lover Returning/All Through My Crazy And Wild Days/Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
    15. It's Easy For You (1977 Jungle Room Session Version) - Elvis Presley
    16. Magdalena - Tony Christie
    17. Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
    18. Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    19. Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
    20. I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
    21. I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
    22. Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

    Album Description

    Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

    Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

    Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

    CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

    Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

    Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
    It was worth the wait.

    The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
    I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
    The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

    I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

    There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

    But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

    First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

    Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

    On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
    So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

    The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

    There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

    With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

    Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

    In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

    Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

    4 out of 5 stars ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

    Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

    Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

    Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

    * Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

    * Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

    * ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

    * Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

    * The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.


    Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

    5 out of 5 stars SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

    "Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
    Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
    ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
    Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

    4 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

    This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
    The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
    My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
    A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!
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      1. Singin' In The Rain: Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
      2. Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business - Howard Keel
      3. An American In Paris: 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly
      4. The Band Wagon: That's Entertainment! - Oscar Levant
      5. Kismet: Stranger In Paradise - Vic Damone
      6. Easter Parade: Easter Parade - Judy Garland
      7. Gold Diggers Of 1935: Lullaby Of Broadway - Chorus
      8. Summer Stock: Get Happy - Judy Garland
      9. The Gay Divorcee: Night And Day - Fred Astaire
      10. High Society: True Love - Bing Crosby
      11. Thousands Cheer: Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne
      12. The Barkleys Of Broadway: They Can't Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
      13. Broadway Rhythm: Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker And The M-G-M Studio Chorus
      14. Neptune's Daughter: Baby, It's Cold Outside - Esther Williams
      15. Me And My Gal: For Me And My Gal - Judy Garland
      16. Idiot's Delight: Puttin' On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
      17. Hit The Deck: Hallelujah! - Kay Armen
      18. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
      19. Cabin In The Sky: Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters
      20. Casablanca: As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson
      21. Dr. Zhivago: Lara's Theme (Main Title) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra

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      1. The Wizard Of Oz: Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
      2. A Date With Judy: It's A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
      3. Kiss Me Kate: Wunderbar - Howard Keel
      4. Show Boat: Can't Help Lovn' Dat Man - Ava Gardner
      5. Going Hollywood: Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
      6. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Judy Garland
      7. Gigi: Gigi - Louis Jourdan
      8. Girl Crazy: I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland
      9. Two Weeks With Love: Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds
      10. Words & Music: The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
      11. Good News: The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson
      12. Top Hat: Check To Check - Fred Astaire
      13. The Strip: A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
      14. Romance On The High Seas: Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day
      15. Ziegfeld Follies: If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
      16. Brigadoon: Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
      17. Follow The Fleet: Let's Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
      18. The Pirate: Be A Clown - Judy Garland
      19. When The Boys Meet The Girls: Embraceable You - Connie Francis
      20. The Harvey Girls: On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
      21. The Sky's The Limit: One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

      Album Description

      This ideal Christmas gift is a collection of the very best highlights drawn from the MGM/Turner, Warners and RKO Pictures archive. It features such universally known showstoppers as Gene Kelly performing 'Singin In The Rain', Judy Garland's 'Over The Rainbow' and Howard Keel's 'Bless Your Beautiful Hide'. The collection also includes songs that have gone on to become world wide standards such as Lena Horne's 'The Lady Is A Tramp', Mel Torme's 'Sunday In New York' and Gene Kelly's 'Almost Like Being In Love'. Perfect for anyone who loves a good song and the ideal soundtrack for Christmas day. Gatefold deluxe slipcase packaging.

      Album Details

      This Compilation Presents Highlights from the Wonderful Mgm-turner, Warner Brothers and Rko Soundtracks. Great Artwork and Extensive Booklet with Photographs and Plenty of Liner Notes. The Packaging Includes a Special Limited Pop-up Booklet, So Get Your Order in Quickly...you Never Know When Supply Will Be Exhausted.
      Golden Greats: Greatest Broadway Hits
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • A bargain collection of showtunes
      Golden Greats: Greatest Broadway Hits

      Manufacturer: Golden Greats
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005USEJ
      Release Date: 2002-02-26

      Tracks:

      1. Ouverture - Orchestra
      2. Something Wonderfull - Dorothy Sarnoff
      3. Doin' What Comes Natur'lly - Ethel Merman
      4. Life Upon the Wicked Stage - Colette Lyons
      5. So in Love - Patricia Morison
      6. You'll Never Walk Alone - Jan Clayton, Christine Johnson
      7. Bill - Carol Bruce
      8. Hello, Young Lovers - Gertrude Lawrence
      9. Bloody Mary - Male Chorus
      10. I Can't Say No - Celeste Holm
      11. This Was a Real Nice Clambake - Jan Clayton,
      12. Oklahoma! - Alfred Drake
      13. Sue Me - Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene
      14. Woman Is a Sometime Thing - Edward Matthews
      15. Some Enchanted Evening - Ezio Pinza,
      16. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' - Todd Duncan, Todd Duncan
      17. Guys and Dolls - Douglas Deane, Stubby Kaye, Johnny Silver
      18. It Ain't Necessarily So - Lawrence Tibbett
      19. Make Believe - Jan Clayton
      20. Wonderful Guy - Mary Martin
      21. They Say It's Wonderful - Ethel Merman
      22. When the Children Are Asleep - Jean Darling, Eric Mattson
      23. More I Cannot Wish You - Pat Rooney, Sr., Pat Rooney, Sr.
      24. Puzzlement - Yul Brynner
      25. I Got Lost in His Arms - Ethel Merman

      Tracks:

      1. Overture...Summertime - Anne Brown
      2. Why Can't You Behave? - Lisa Kirk, Harold Lang
      3. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Carol Bruce
      4. There's No Business Like Show Business - Chorus
      5. If I Were a Bell - Isabel Bigley
      6. People Will Say That We're in Love - Alfred Drake, Joan Roberts
      7. Bess, You Is My Woman Now - Anne Brown
      8. Luck Be a Lady Tonight - Robert Alda
      9. Shall I Tell You What I Think of You? - Gertrude Lawrence
      10. Girl That I Marry - Ray Middleton
      11. Nobody Else But Me - Jan Clayton
      12. Carousel Waltz - Orchestra
      13. Dites-Moi - Barbara Luna
      14. Ol' Man River - Kenneth Spencer
      15. Summertime
      16. Many a New Day - Joan Roberts
      17. Blow High, Blow Low - Murvyn Vye
      18. It Takes a Long Pull to Get There - Edward Matthews
      19. You've Got to Be Carefully Taught - Billy Tabbert
      20. We Open in Venice - Alfred Drake
      21. I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair - Mary Martin
      22. Who Do You Love, I Hope? - Kathleen Carnes, Robert Lenn
      23. I've Never Been in Love Before - Robert Alda
      24. Tom, Dick or Harry - Lisa Kirk
      25. I Whistle a Happy Tune - Gertrude Lawrence

      Tracks:

      1. New York, New York - Lynn Murray, Lynn Murray
      2. Almost Like Being in Love - Marion Bell, Dave Brooks, David Brooks
      3. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Vivienne Segal
      4. Beat out Dat Rhythm on a Drum - June Hawkins
      5. How Are Things in Glocca Morra? - Ella Logan
      6. Old Devil Moon - Ella Logan
      7. South American Way - Carmen Miranda
      8. September Song - Walter Huston
      9. This Is the Army, Mister Jones - Irving Berlin
      10. Takin' a Chance on Love - Ethel Waters
      11. My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Mary Martin
      12. Anything Goes - Jeanne Aubert & The Four Admirals
      13. You're the Top - Jeanne Aubert & The Four Admirals
      14. I Get a Kick Out of You - Ethel Merman
      15. Night and Day - Fred Astaire
      16. I Got Rhythm - Red Nichols & His Orchestra
      17. Someone to Watch Over Me - Gertrude Lawrence
      18. Fascinatin' Rhythm - Adele Astaire, Fred Astaire
      19. Strike Up the Band - Red Nichols & His Orchestra
      20. Makin' Whoopee - Eddie Cantor
      21. Heatwave - Ethel Waters
      22. Easter Parade - Clifton Webb
      23. She Didn't Say Yes - Peggy Wood
      24. I've Told Every Little Star - Mary Ellis
      25. Johnny One Note - Lynn Murray, Lynn Murray

      Album Description

      Import exclusive, budget price compilation featuring Broadway classics like 'You'll Never Walk Alone', 'Summertime', & There's No Business Like Show Business', performed by Ethel Merman, Gertrude Lawrence, Celeste Holm, & many more. 75 tracks in all. Standard double jewel case. Disky. 2001.

      Album Details

      3 CD set

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars A bargain collection of showtunes.......2005-08-19

      This bargain collection of showtunes is highlighted by the composition of Kurt Weill and the uniquely rolling tongue of Colette Lyons. I have a complaint about this compilation. It includes "Ol' Man River", but it excludes Al Jolson's rendition of "Ol' Man River." Otherwise, this collection gives you ample bang for your buck.
      Love Me Like Crazy
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Amazing stuff
      • Cave Catt Sammy Magic
      • the best rockabilly band in texas does it again!!!
      • The best gets even better
      Love Me Like Crazy
      Cave Catt Sammy
      Manufacturer: Rubric Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
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      RockabillyRockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000063V0O
      Release Date: 2002-04-02

      Tracks:

      1. Gonna Rock and Roll
      2. Doggone, She's Gone
      3. Sticky Fingers
      4. She Loves Her Man
      5. No Love In You
      6. Love Me Like Crazy
      7. Raining Honey
      8. No, No Girl
      9. Second Hand Lover
      10. You Made Your Bed
      11. Everybody Loves My Gal
      12. Brown Haired Girl
      13. Jumpin' Jack
      14. Firewater

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Amazing stuff.......2005-11-27

      This is one of the best rock'n'roll albums I've ever heard (and I've heard quite a few). Hats off to singer/bass player/songwriter Beau "Sammy" Sample for the fantastic music. These guys might seem (very) young on the cover, but they play amazing, authentic rock'n'roll that would make any of the great rockers of the 50s proud. Buy this album - you won't be disappointed.

      3 out of 5 stars Cave Catt Sammy Magic.......2002-10-31

      When Cave Catt Sammy first appeared on the scene, they were a raw, uninhibited rockabilly band with four young guys who knew how to slick their hair back real pretty. But in the years that ensued, the band has truly come of age. Their third album, Love Me Like Crazy (Rubric Records), introduces the listener to a more polished sound. In addition to some excellent hooks influenced by Big Sandy's Fly-Rite Boys, the killer opening track, "Gonna Rock and Roll," affirms the presence of Bill Haley's ghost. They still know how to slick their hair back real pretty, too.
      The band has been playing together since high school, and the instrumentation is solid. The majority of the album's 14 tracks are originals, and although their sound is not especially inventive, it is certainly pleasing in its energy. Cave Catt Sammy evokes an idea more than they emulate it. The tracks "Doggone, She's Gone" and "Love Me Like Crazy" sound like they could have been on a 45 bought at a small record shop in 1958. There's a timeless style at work here.
      Frontman Beau "Sammy" Sample is also the upright bassist, which creates a deep acoustic richness behind a pleasing voice. The vocals are best showcased on the songs "Raining Honey" and "Second Hand Lover." But the band works as a team, and all four members are obviously all fans of the music that came out of Sun studios in the 1950s. The songs are crisp, and one assumes the Brill Cream is, too.

      5 out of 5 stars the best rockabilly band in texas does it again!!!.......2002-06-13

      I have been fortunate to be there when these guys were just starting out several years ago and now it's hard to believe that their third cd is out. "Love me like crazy" was produced in california with the some of Big Sandy's Fly-Rite Boys behind the knobs and they definitley do not disappoint. The songs are more polished than the previous efforts but with the same raw energy that we all expect in a Cave Catt Sammy recording. If you are reading this and never have heard of these guys. Stop, right now and order this disc. Then e-mail me with want you think. I will guarantee you that Cave Catt Sammy can hold their own with any Rockabilly band in the land, and this latest disc reaffirms just that. ...

      5 out of 5 stars The best gets even better.......2002-06-04

      Cave Catt Sammy has been one of the greatest powers in current rockabilly for a few years. Anyone who has seen them live knows what I mean. With this release, they really bring it together. Beau has written his best lyrics and the music has some great hooks. The style moves around from song to song. They just keep getting better.
      Tell Me the Truth about Love
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Impeccable taste
      Tell Me the Truth about Love

      Manufacturer: White Line
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by BrittenAll Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by GershwinAll Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by WaxmanAll Works by Waxman | Waxman, Franz | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00004NJJU
      Release Date: 2000-04-25

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Impeccable taste.......2006-02-17

      Mary Carewe is a Britisher with impeccable taste in lyrics and a delightful and fascinating voice. This is high-toned cabaret or, as she dubs her intimate program, "serious cabaret". If you like Ute Lemper or Bolcom and Morris, you'll enjoy Mary Çarewe. This is her only solo CD to date, but I can't help but believe that more are in the works for this talented soprano. Her big vocal range is matched by her big voice, which regularly accompanies symphonic orchestras in the UK and Europe in programs of modern music and pop, i.e., would you believe a program of James Bond film title songs with the Hallé orchestra?
      American Dreamer: Heart Songs
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Real Patriotism Through Extraordinary Music
      American Dreamer: Heart Songs
      Jean Danton , Thomas Stumpf , John Alden Carpenter , Aaron Copland , Carl Davis , Stephen Foster , Rudolf Ganz , and George Gershwin
      Manufacturer: Albany Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Foster, StephenFoster, Stephen | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00000G3UP
      Release Date: 1998-12-15

      Tracks:

      1. Beautiful Dreamer
      2. Ah! May The Red Rose Live Always
      3. If You've Only Got A Moustache
      4. A Memory
      5. When Your Hair Is Like The Snow
      6. The Sleep That Flits On Baby's Eyes
      7. The Dodger
      8. Long Time Ago
      9. Memories A, -Very Pleasant, B, -Rather Sad
      10. Songs My Mother Taught Me
      11. The Circus Band
      12. Here Comes The Ballad
      13. Are You Love?
      14. My House
      15. Dream With Me
      16. All The Things You Are
      17. One Moment Alone
      18. The First Rose Of Summer
      19. Why Was I Born?
      20. Someone To Watch Over Me
      21. You Are You
      22. I Got Rhythm
      23. Blah, Blah, Blah

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Real Patriotism Through Extraordinary Music.......2003-02-26

      In the wake of considerable ersatz patriotism following 9/11, I have become sensitive to what I consider to be acts of true patriotism. Recording these very American songs, with a tremendous commitment to showing them in their most pristine and revealing light, is one of those, perhaps small, acts of patriotism that are profound in their ability to show the best of the United States of America. I used the word "commitment" in the above sentence because that is the underlying theme of this entire venture. Ms. Danton sings with amazing clarity of voice and tremendous enthusiasm for the material. Each of these songs is a minor masterpiece, as presented, and the whole album is captivating and deeply compelling. These songs stay with you. I find myself humming the melodies for days. They are, indeed, songs many of us grew up with or have heard for years. So there you have it: 5 stars for the material, 5 stars for the performances and 5 stars for the recording quality.
      Romance & Roses, Vol. 3
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Romance & Roses, Vol. 3

        Manufacturer: Compendia
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00003GNXE
        Release Date: 1999-11-16

        Tracks:

        1. Consolation In E Major
        2. 'Love Dreams' No. 3 In A-Flat Major
        3. The Three Preludes; Prelude No. 2 1926
        4. The Man I Love
        5. Somebody Loves Me
        6. La Valse
        7. Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor BWV 1043 Largo ma non tanto
        8. Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor BWV 1043 Arioso
        9. Serenade For Strings Op. 48 - Larghetto Elegiaco
        10. Preludes For Piano Op. 28, No. 21
        11. Impromptu For Piano

        Tracks:

        1. That's Amore
        2. Michelle
        3. You're Still The One
        4. Colour Of My Love
        5. Crazy For You
        6. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
        7. She Loves You
        8. You Win My Love
        9. The Power Of Love
        10. Like A Prayer

        Tracks:

        1. Waltzes for Piano No. 4, Op.42
        2. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: Allegro vivace
        3. Preludio
        4. Danza
        5. Milan
        6. La Rossignol
        7. Violin Concerto In D Major Op. 35: Canzonetto (Andante)
        8. Romeo And Juliet

        Tracks:

        1. Strangers In The Night
        2. The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)
        3. When I Fall In Love
        4. Cherish
        5. Night And Day
        6. Love Gets Me Every Time
        7. Where Does My Heart Beat Now
        8. Get Into The Groove
        9. If You Asked Me To
        10. It's All Coming Back To Me Now

        Music Album:

        1. Luxury Liner
        2. Maybe Not Tonight
        3. Melodie Crittenden
        4. Memory Against Forgetting
        5. Miss Fortune
        6. Moments & Memories: The Best of Reba [Import]
        7. Mr Xmas
        8. Natural to Be Gone 1967-1970
        9. Never Love You Enough
        10. New Favorite [Hybrid SACD] [SACD]

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