Grand Tour/Alone Again [Import]

Product Description:
Canadian reissue combines two of the country legend's albums, the 1974 release, 'The Grand Tour' with 1976's 'Alone Again', both of which are out of print domestically. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

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Average customer rating: back to back classics wonderful cd Two brilliant seventies albums A Double Shot Of Jones, No Chaser... looking for years

Grand Tour/Alone Again George Jones Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Memories of Us/The Battle When the Grass Grows Over Me: 24 Greatest Hits I Am What I Am Walls Can Fall Jones Sings Haggard, Haggard Sings Jones: Kickin' Out the Footlights... Again ASIN: B00000JXHF Release Date: 1999-06-14

Tracks:

1. Grand Tour
2. Darlin'
3. Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)
4. She'll Love the One She's With
5. Once You've Had the Best
6. Weatherman
7. Borrowed Angel
8. She Told Me So
9. Mary Don't Go 'Round
10. Who Will I Be Loving Now
11. Our Private Life
12. Drunk Can't Be a Man
13. Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me
14. Stand on My Own Two Knees
15. You're the Best Living
16. Over Something Good
17. Her Name Is...
18. I'm All She's Got
19. She Needs Me
20. Right Now I'd Come Back and Melt in Her Arms
21. Diary of My Mind

Album Description

Canadian reissue combines two of the country legend's albums, the 1974 release, 'The Grand Tour' with 1976's 'Alone Again', both of which are out of print domestically. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Remastered Twofer Reissue.

Customer Reviews:

back to back classics.......2006-05-26

This 21 song treat of good country music is delivered to us by George Jones...and the two albums contained on this CD have long been out of print and are consistently hailed as two of his all-time best. The first album we hear is THE GRAND TOUR from 1974. This was at the time of his marriage to Tammy and it's many ups and downs. Arguably geared to exploit the fascination the fans had with his personal life, "The Grand Tour" shot to #1 as many felt the song was about Tammy Wynette since there was a period where she and George separated...and the line "oh she left me without mercy..." near the end of the song help fuel the soap opera on vinyl. The remaining 10 songs on THE GRAND TOUR are all wonderful! "Once You've Had the Best" was actually the first single...released in late 1973 and hitting the Top-10. That song was written by Johnny PayCheck. Several of the highlights are "The Weatherman"; "She Told Me So"; "Borrowed Angel"; "Pass Me By" {which he re-recorded in 2005} and track #11, "Our Private Life". That song is a growling, intense rant about the public and media and the intrusion of a celebrities personal life and how celebrities are held to a higher standard even though they're human and have weaknesses and vulnerabilities like everyone else. Since every song on THE GRAND TOUR is great, you could be easily happy with just this album alone...BUT, we have 10 more tracks from 1976's ALONE AGAIN album included here. There was only one hit single, 1976's Top-5 hit "Her Name Is..." but the album as a whole was so country, when compared to the countrypolitan sounds of his previous two albums, MEMORIES OF US and THE BATTLE, in late 1975-early 1976. ALONE AGAIN was marketed as an album to exploit the George-Tammy divorce aftermath...the album cover shows George sitting alone in a diner. From the start of the album, "A Drunk Can't Be A Man", it sets the tone for the whole album. The bouncy "Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me" i feel was recorded because of the way George perhaps felt about his life at the time. On this album you are also treated to two obscure yet famous album tracks among the Jones fan base: "Stand On My Own Two Knees" and "Right Now I'd Come Back and Melt In Her Arms". These two albums are classics...i know that term is over-rated now-a-days but in this case, the classic label fits these two albums!!

wonderful cd.......2005-06-01

I have been looking for the album, The Grand Tour for years and was finally able to obtain it. George has made many great albums over the years and this combination of two of his 70's albums is possibly the best that I have ever heard in my life! Once again, Jones is the master of country music and after listening to this album, it just goes to show that he is the greatest singer EVER!!!!!

Two brilliant seventies albums.......2005-02-21

George's career (and his life) has had its ups and downs but he has recorded a lot of great country music along the way. This pairing of two seventies albums (Grand tour, Alone again), recorded at around the time of his marriage break-up with Tammy Wynette, provides some of that great music. Despite his personal problems, these albums have their lighter moments although some songs clearly reflect George's problems.

The big country hits here were The grand tour (in which George sings about the memories of Tammy to be found in his house, though he doesn't mention Tammy by name) and Her name is (an amusing song about a secret relationship). Among the many other great songs here are covers of Pass me by (first recorded by Johnny Rodriguez but since covered by several other top country singers), Borrowed angel (Mel Street) and Once you've had the best (Johnny Paycheck).

There are many other excellent tracks here. If you enjoy George's music, you'll love this twofer.

A Double Shot Of Jones, No Chaser..........2004-12-30

This album is the answer to any purist's prayer - two George Jones' albums on one disc, both records out of print. THE GRAND TOUR, released in 1974, and ALONE AGAIN, released after Jones' divorce from Tammy Wynette in 1976, include some fantastic performances and this Canadian release proves that you can never have too much of a good thing.

First we have THE GRAND TOUR, which includes the hit title track which went to number one on the country charts. Co-written by Tammy's future husband George Richey, the song features George pulling out all the stops with his classic vocal delivery. "Once You've Had The Best," written by George's buddy Johnny Paycheck, was also a hit, revealing the singer's tender side and remains a live favorite today. Other highlights include "Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)," "Who Will I Be Loving Now," and "Borrowed Angel," a tune written by Mel Street. Of special interest is "Our Private Life," a song credited to Jones and Wynette, where the President and the First Lady seem to be taking aim at the media gossip that hovered around the daily soap opera that was their married life at the time.

By 1976 Jones and Wynette had divorced and ALONE AGAIN marks the beginning of George's long free-fall to the bottom, although his singing remained stellar. The opening track, "A Drunk Can't Be A Man," was written by George and his friend Earl "Peanut" Montgomery and is a cold heart-felt hard slab of country soul. The novelty hit "Her Name Is" is a veiled nod to Tammy, as could be "Right Now I'd Come Back And Melt In Her Arms" (Jones admits in his autobiography that he didn't give a damn about exploiting his personal life to sell a few records). Another great cut is "Stand On My Own Two Knees," a song about picking up the pieces and moving on, something he knew all about at the time.

THE GRAND TOUR and ALONE AGAIN both feature some filler material (such as "The Weatherman" and "Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me") but, as is always the case with this man, they also feature songs that will alter your conception of what a singer is capable of. It's a shame that all of Jones' albums with Epic from the seventies are not reissued, but this is a good start.

looking for years.......2000-08-04

I have'nt received the cd yet but iv'e been looking for the album alone again for18 years.Several years ago I went to Nashville and cound'nt find it and when I tried to order it they would say it was not available.I had this album on 8 track and I thank it is one of george jones best albums. Thanks for having it Larry Eskins

Average customer rating: Mixed feelings Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay... He's done it again Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL! A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael

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Tracks:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
2. Isn't It Romantic
3. Swinging On A Star
4. Ask Me Again
5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
6. 'S Wonderful
7. Wonder Why
8. Too Marvelous For Words
9. Where Do You Start
10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
11. Easy To Love
12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
13. Who Are You Now?
14. You're An Education
15. You Are There
16. Sophisticated Swing
17. Love Can Change The Stars
18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
20. Marianne
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
22. I Love A Piano

Tracks:

1. That's Entertainment
2. My Favorite Year
3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
4. I Never Felt Better
5. Someone To Watch Over Me
6. Kiss Her Now
7. The Ugly Bug Ball
8. For You, For Me, Forever More
9. The Mole People
10. And So To Bed
11. You're All The World To Me
12. Old Friend
13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
14. Pattisserie
15. Open Your Eyes
16. For Love Alone
17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
19. My Romance
20. Love Is Here To Stay
21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Average customer rating:

Grand Tour/Alone Again George Jones Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BRI0HW Release Date: 2000-12-18

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Grand Tour/Alone Again George Jones Manufacturer: Import Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B6TNO Release Date: 2003-02-04

Average customer rating: the grand '70s

Grand Tour/Alone Again George Jones Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004RJO9 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Grand Tour
2. Darlin'
3. Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)
4. She'll Love the One She's With
5. Once You've Had the Best
6. Weatherman
7. Borrowed Angel
8. She Told Me So
9. Mary Don't Go 'Round
10. Who Will I Be Loving Now
11. Our Private Life
12. Drunk Can't Be a Man
13. Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me
14. Stand on My Own Two Knees
15. You're the Best Living
16. Over Something Good
17. Her Name Is...
18. I'm All She's Got
19. She Needs Me
20. Right Now I'd Come Back and Melt in Her Arms
21. Diary of My Mind

Customer Reviews:

the grand '70s.......2003-02-19

George Jones' career is legendary and during his EPIC era (which actually ran non-stop from early 1972 through mid 1990!) his output during EPIC has it's share of detractors (many adamantly oppose the countrypolitan sound that Billy Sherrill created to play behind Jones' voice) but i don't understand their argument. if you ever saw him in concert, he NEVER used that pop sound on stage...it was at best a five piece band- no symphonic strings, no background voices. having said that, this CD contains two of his 1970s albums. "Grand Tour" originally came out in 1974 and "Alone Again" debuted in 1976. on the first 11 tracks, we hear Jones lament on songs about what life is like after you've divorced or broke things off with your girlfriend. "The Grand Tour" was a marvelous song to begin with, but it was marketed as another chapter of the public soap opera in the lives of George and wife Tammy Wynette that EPIC and Billy Sherrill created to help sell records. the single reached #1 (his first Billboard solo #1 since 1967's "Walk Through This World With Me") and the album contains another big hit, the #3 "Once You've Had the Best", released prior to "The Grand Tour". when "Once You've Had the Best" arrived, the marriage of George and Tammy was in semi-recovery and this song echoed the happiness in their lives. however, when divorce started to become the talk of the town, EPIC released "The Grand Tour" single. aside from the two hits, the remaining songs are top-notch. "Pass Me By", "Darlin", and "Borrowed Angel" have been recorded by many country acts but never in Jones' unique style. the 11th track, "Our Private Life", is a hilarious novelty song blasting the celebrity tabloids.on "Alone Again", we hear an album EPIC issued to reflect the state of Jones' life after the divorce from Tammy after two previous albums ( "Memories of Us" and "The Battle") didn't give Jones a chance to wallow in lonliness. "Alone Again" is different. "Her Name Is..." was the only single released from the album and it reached #3. the rest of the songs are also great. "A Drunk Can't Be a Man", "Stand on My Own Two Knees", and my favorite "Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me". the whole album is so somber and under-produced that it got lost. albums that are under-rated or produce one or no hit songs have zero durability. look at Jones' mid '70s and mid '80s albums. his under-rated period produced his greatest material but because his greatest material isn't "commercial", it gets lost over time. this CD is excellent.

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