Heroes and Friends

Product Description:
Heroes and Friends is an old concept for a new release. Tommy Alverson teams up with some of the best Texas musicians & songwriters to create a record that will soon be a staple on Texas radio. Crossing musical formats from traditional to progressive country to rock 'n' roll and back again, Tommy performs with Texas legends like Rusty Wier, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Johnny Bush, and Davin James. Heroes and Friends will soon be as timeless as the great state of mind it came from. Songs include: Maybe In Mexico, Tearjoint (w/ Jerry Max Lane), Anytime, Anywhere (w/ Johnny Bush), My Way Or The Highway, Deep Water (w/ Leon Rausch), I Feel Like Drinkin' Today (w/ Mike Graham), I Can't Help Myself Darlin (w/ Gary P. Nunn), Bordertown Girl (w/Ray Wylie Hubbard), It Could Be Worse (w/ Davin James), My Hometown (w/ Justin Alverson), Invitation To The Blues (w/ Ed Burleson), I'm A Memory (w/ Brian Burns), Cheryl Doreen (w/ Rusty Wier), Just Someone I Used To Know (w/ Heather Morgan), Starlight Lounge Review, What'd I Come In Here For? (w Mike Crow)

Heroes and Friends,Tommy Alverson,Smith Music Group,Contemporary Country,Country,New Traditionalist,Pop

Average customer rating: Altogether pleasant pairings with deep-throated Randy... Great selection of duets Crossover to Country A great singer with great heroes and friends

Heroes and Friends Randy Travis Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Old 8x10 No Holdin' Back Always & Forever This Is Me High Lonesome ASIN: B000002LMH Release Date: 1990-08-31

Tracks:

1. Heroes And Friends
2. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
3. Birth Of The Blues
4. All Night Long
5. The Human Race
6. Shopping For Dresses
7. Waiting On the Light To Change
8. A Few Ole Country Boys
9. Walk Our Own Road
10. We're Strangers Again
11. Smokin' The Hive
12. Come See About Me
13. Happy Trails
14. Heroes And Friends (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Altogether pleasant pairings with deep-throated Randy..........2007-01-31

This is a fine country duet disc with good guests, good songs, and Travis in good voice. Randy's career has not been quite as big as I thought it would become, based on his wonderful debut album, the one with "Diggin' Up Bones" on it, but it's been big enough, and durable enough. He is always interesting to hear, whether he is doing Gospel or secular music. And for this one, at this time, the price is nice as well.

Great selection of duets.......2004-03-15

This set opens with the title track, the only one that Randy sings solo and a fitting tribute to the guests that appear on the remainder of the album. The big country hit was A few old country boys, the duet with George Jones (also featured on his guest album, Friends in high places). Most of the other guests are country singers but blues singer B B King joins Randy on Waiting for the light to change, while Clint Eastwood is guest on Smoking the hive. Those songs are all originals, as are The human race (with Vern Gosdin) and Walk our own road (with Kris Kristofferson). The remaining songs are all covers.

Three female guests are included but Emmylou (almost an automatic choice on this kind of project) is not among them. Dolly guests on Do I ever cross your mind, a song that she must love, having recorded at least five versions - first with Chet Atkins, then for her Heartbreak express album, then for this album, then for her Heart songs live album, then for Trio II. Tammy duets on We're strangers again and Loretta duets on Shopping for dresses.

The oldest song here is Birth of the blues (with Willie Nelson). Conway Twitty joins Randy on his own song, Come see about me, not to be confused with the Supremes song of the same title. Merle Haggard duets with Randy on All night long, an old Bob Wills song. Roy Rogers completes the main album on (what else) a duet of Happy trails.

If you enjoy traditional country music, you will find much to your liking here.

Crossover to Country.......2003-07-24

As a longtime rock and roll listener from New England, this CD opened my ears to country music. Every song is a treasure, each artist compliments Randy's smooth baritone in their own unique way. A Few Ole Country Boys with George Jones is a true classic.

A great singer with great heroes and friends.......2000-06-17

Every song on this album is enjoyable to listen to, and a few of them are on my list of top Travis songs (esp. the one with Dolly). And, as a huge Eastwood fan, I love the Randy - Clint duet. Clint's voice at the end gives me chills! Definitely a fun album to put in your car because you can enjoy every song.

Average customer rating: Moved to tears Nonesuch delivers.Again harmonia in excelsis Our greatest living composer Wonderful CD

The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music San Francisco Symphony Orchestra | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Minimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Steve Reich 1965-1995 Naive & Sentimental Music John Adams: The Dharma at Big Sur/My Father Knew Charles Ives 25 Years: Retrospective Century Rolls ASIN: B00001SID1 Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Lollapalooza
2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

1. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
2. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
3. Common Tones In Simple Time
4. El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
5. El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

1. Harmonielehre - Part I
2. Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
3. Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
4. Violin Concerto - Part I
5. Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
6. Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

1. Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
2. Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
3. Chamber Sympony
4. Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
5. Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
6. Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
7. Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
8. Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
9. Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

1. Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
2. A Sermon On Romance
3. Consuelo's Dream
4. Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
5. Tiffany's Solo
6. Song About The On-Site Altercation
7. Song About The Bad Boys And The News
8. Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
9. Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
10. Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
11. Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
12. Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
13. !Este Pais! / This Country
14. One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
15. Finale

Tracks:

1. Lollapalooza
2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

1. Harmonium - Negative Love
2. Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
3. Harmonium - Wild Nights
4. Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
5. Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
6. Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
7. Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

1. The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
2. Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
3. Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
4. Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
5. Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

1. Nixon In China - Opening
2. Nixon In China -
3. Nixon In China -
4. Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
5. Nixon In China -
6. Nixon In China -
7. Nixon In China -
8. Nixon In China -
9. Nixon In China - Cheers
10. Nixon In China -
11. Nixon In China - Opening
12. Nixon In China -
13. Nixon In China -
14. Nixon In China -
15. Nixon In China -
16. Nixon In China -
17. Nixon In China -
18. Nixon In China -
19. Nixon In China -
20. Nixon In China -
21. Nixon In China -
22. Nixon In China -

Tracks:

1. The Wound-Dresser
2. Christian Zeal And Activity
3. Five Songs - Thoreau
4. Five Songs - Down East
5. Five Songs - Cradle Song
6. Five Songs - At The River
7. Five Songs - Serenity
8. Eros Piano

Amazon.com

Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!

Average customer rating: Independent Texas country at its best...

Heroes and Friends Tommy Alverson Manufacturer: Smith Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Texasongs Alive and Pickin' Whiskey or God Alive and Pickin' From the Cradle to the Grave ASIN: B0002NY7Y0 Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

1. Maybe In Mexico
2. Anytime, Anywhere
3. I Feel Like Drinkin' Today
4. Bordertown Girl
5. I Can't Help Myself Darlin'
6. Cheryl Doreen
7. It Could Be Much Worse
8. Invitation To The Blues
9. My Hometown
10. Deep Water
11. My Wy Or The Highway
12. Tear Joint
13. I'm A Memory
14. What'd I Come In Here For
15. Just Someone I Used To Know
16. Starlight Lounge Review

Description

Heroes and Friends is an old concept for a new release. Tommy Alverson teams up with some of the best Texas musicians & songwriters to create a record that will soon be a staple on Texas radio. Crossing musical formats from traditional to progressive country to rock 'n' roll and back again, Tommy performs with Texas legends like Rusty Wier, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Johnny Bush, and Davin James. Heroes and Friends will soon be as timeless as the great state of mind it came from. Songs include: Maybe In Mexico, Tearjoint (w/ Jerry Max Lane), Anytime, Anywhere (w/ Johnny Bush), My Way Or The Highway, Deep Water (w/ Leon Rausch), I Feel Like Drinkin' Today (w/ Mike Graham), I Can't Help Myself Darlin (w/ Gary P. Nunn), Bordertown Girl (w/Ray Wylie Hubbard), It Could Be Worse (w/ Davin James), My Hometown (w/ Justin Alverson), Invitation To The Blues (w/ Ed Burleson), I'm A Memory (w/ Brian Burns), Cheryl Doreen (w/ Rusty Wier), Just Someone I Used To Know (w/ Heather Morgan), Starlight Lounge Review, What'd I Come In Here For? (w Mike Crow)

Customer Reviews:

Independent Texas country at its best..........2005-06-30

Lone Star indie-billy bandleader Tommy Alverson invites a bunch of his pals to play on this album, with contributions by folks such as Ed Burleson, Johnny Bush, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gary P. Nunn, Rusty Weir, and the legendary Leon Rausch among the more recognizable names on here; "new" artists like Heather Morgan and Jerry Max Lane may also turn a few ears. This is a down-home set by a bunch of raspy Texans who like playing long, late-night sets at sweaty bars, just for the fun of it. It ain't Nashville, and that's alright by me.

Average customer rating: The best album I own

Super Disco Friends Dimitri from Paris , and DJ Muro Manufacturer: Headphone Heroes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: In the House of Love My Salsoul The Kings of Disco After the Playboy Mansion A Night At The Playboy Mansion ASIN: B000BCE7N8 Release Date: 2006-04-18

Tracks:

1. Get Fly [Re-Edit]
2. Let's Get High (On the Music)
3. I Thought You Wanted to Dance
4. Saved by Your Love - Paul & His New Age Jazz Orchestra Cacia
5. Dancin' Free - Hot Ice
6. Dance with Me
7. Are You Ready - Delilah
8. Boogie to the Bop - Mantus,
9. Martians Visit
10. Come Closer - Freedom Suite
11. Mother Sucker
12. Family Affair [Instrumental] - Family
13. Good Good Feeling
14. Disco Fever - Rhond Durand
15. Hurt So Bad - Philly Devotions

Tracks:

1. Positive Life - Harlem World,
2. Shake It Up - Family Plann
3. Pussy Footer - Jackie Robinson
4. Nobody Can Be You - Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame
5. (Hit The) Jack Pot (With Your Love) - Oneness of Juju, Plunky & the Oneness of Juju
6. Try It Out - Gino Soccio
7. Everybody Here Must Party - Direct Current
8. I Can't Stop - John Davis,
9. My Sweet Summer Suite - Love Unlimited Orchestra
10. I Can't Get Enough of Your Love - Archie Bell, Drells
11. Frisco Disco - Eastside Connection
12. Phenomena Theme - In Search Of Orchestra
13. I Just Wanna Do My Thing - Edwin Starr
14. Ultimate Rap (Holiday Rec)
15. Everybody Get Down (RBL Rec) - Avonn
16. People Get Up - Mass Production
17. Trying to Get Over
18. Get Another Love - Chantal Curtis

Customer Reviews:

The best album I own.......2005-11-04

I bought this because I like the name and cover. I have heard that Dimitri from Paris has pretty good taste. I cannot beleive how brilliant this album is. I'm not a crate digger or club head, but I try and keep up to date and this album is a total find. The music is beyond anything I have, there's so much of it and it's all brilliant. DJ Muro's CD takes your head off, the mixing and the tracks are out of this world. I'm dancing to this three times a day. Dimitri's is just groove after groove. It just doesn't stop, really bad ass rare tunes that rock the party, this is Playboy Mansions part II.

Average customer rating:

Bill Gaither Remembers Homecoming Heroes Bill Gaither , Gloria Gaither , and Homecoming Friends Manufacturer: Spring House / EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bill Gaither Remembers Old Friends Homecoming Christmas Gaither Homecoming Classics, Vol. 1 Going Home A Tribute to Howard & Vestal Goodman ASIN: B000G5R8T0 Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

1. This Ole House - George Younce
2. Thanks To Calvary - George Younce
3. Suppertime - George Younce
4. God Takes Good Care Of Me - Jake Hess
5. I Know Where I Am Now - Jake Hess
6. Come On And Sing - Jake Hess
7. I've Got A New Song To Sing - Bob Cain
8. One More Valley - Bob Cain
9. Why Me - Bob Cain
10. I Wouldn't Take Nother For My Journey - Rusty Goodman
11. How Much More Does He Love You And Me - Rusty Goodman
12. Leavin' On My Mind - Rusty Goodman
13. I've Come Too Far - Rex Nelon
14. Walk Right OUt Of This Valley - Rex Nelon
15. All Aboard - Rex Nelon
16. He Touched Me - Brock Speer
17. When All God's Singers Get Home - Brock Speer
18. Child Of THe King - Brock Speer
19. What A Lovely Name - Howard & Vestal Goodman
20. Won't It Be Wonderful There - Howard & Vestal Goodman
21. When God's Chariot Comes - Howard & Vestal Goodman

Average customer rating: Jaw dropping Meanest bad-ass of the Outlaws

Heroes, Friends & Other Troubled Souls Billy Don Burns Manufacturer: Rust Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Train Called Lonesome ASIN: B0007US7X0 Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Mississippi - Billy Don Burns, Tanya Tucker
2. I Was There
3. Haggard & Hank
4. Dark Side of the Spoon
5. No Man's Land
6. Sailing Down the Nile
7. Patsy - Billy Don Burns, Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson
8. Keith Whitley Blue
9. Runnin' Drugs Out of Mexico
10. Full Blown Addict
11. Rock On
12. Tired & Troubled Soldiers
13. Give My Love to Rose [*]
14. Tired & Troubled Soldiers [Radio Edit][*]

Customer Reviews:

Jaw dropping.......2006-04-18

This isn't your Nashville garden variety sugary what a prefect life I have music. If you want music about that look elsewhere. If you want the raw, the real the honest, the soul filled music get a copy of this cd. Billy Don Burns is amazing. His skillful songwriting and vocals is second to none.
Here is a tiny peak at this masterful lyrics

"His silhouette stands against the wall, The shadow of a man who lost it all. It helps conceal the pain, He rides though the night down a lost highway through a hole he made in is vein ,
to a plastic place where desperate dies on a dirty street called shame? From "The Dark Side of The spoon"

Or "She'd go screamin cross the plains of my soul like a train runnin wild. From "Sailin Down the Nile"

He is kind of a Waylon sings David Allen Coe.



The majority of the songs are stripped down . It sounds like it was done live in the studio without those nasty overdubs that robs the music of it's soul.
The only song that get tuned up at the end of "Runnin Drugs out of Mexico" but the song calls for it
He pays tribute to his heroes
Pasty Cline, Haggard, Keith Whitley, Johnny Cash and Hank Sr.

Pasty a duet with Willie Nelson who also plays guitar as well. Which is obvious to the listner

His cover of the Cash classic "Give My Love To Rose" is filled with emotion. His 1997 cd knocked Cash (his hero) out the number one spot on the Amreicana charts.

I've been on the net for almost 10 years I've found alot of indy artists but Billy Don is hands down the best I've ever heard.

Meanest bad-ass of the Outlaws.......2005-08-10

Woa! This guy's one piece of work. Billy's had a long history of friendships with Nashville, and Texas' baddest hombres (Kristofferson, Haggard, Paycheck, Cash, Jones, etc), but his music was never released until a few of years ago. I'm mighty grateful I've discovered this guy. This is what real outlaw country music stands for. This guy is so brutally honest that there's no chance you'll hear this on mainstream anything. He duets with Tanya Tucker, and Willie Nelson on this, his fourth release (only two are available), but he's twice as gritty as anyone out there today. There's no comparisons. He sings of addiction, drug smuggling, love gone wrong, and Patsy Cline; what more can you ask for? He also produced an album by Paycheck that was recorded when Johnny was in the "Pen" some years ago, but that's never seen the light of day.......yet. That story is pretty amazing. Discover Billy Don Burns today.

Average customer rating: Beautiful but bland

Friends, Treasures, Heroes Bob Florence Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Another Side Whatever Bubbles Up Eternal Licks and Grooves Earth: The Bob Florence Limited Edition The Bill Holman Band Live ASIN: B000A1IOC0 Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Introduction: Just Friends/Wind Beneath My Wings
2. Invitation/Green Dolphin Street
3. Interlude
4. My Sunshine Connection
5. Interlude
6. A Time For Love/The Shadow Of Your Smile
7. Interlude
8. Mulholland Falls
9. Interlude
10. Whippoorwill/Nobody Else But Me/I'm Old Fashioned
11. Interlude
12. Jools/Come Rain Or Come Shine
13. Interlude
14. Pensitiva
15. Interlude
16. Maria, Queen Of The Birders
17. Just Friends/Wind Beneath My Wings (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful but bland.......2007-05-25

When I first put this CD on I thought, 'Man, this is great.' Fifteen minutes later I was saying, 'Yep, this sure is mellow.' By the end I was barely listening. It was like Bill Evans on thorazine . Now I don't even know where the CD is. Maybe it's what's propping up the wobbly leg of my coffee table. I'm not going to go look and find out. Florence is a fine fine piano player with a lovely touch, but there is no variation here. Maybe this CD would be good as one disk on a 6-disk player set to RANDOM PLAY, but played straight through it could put a weak person into a coma. So depending on how you listen to your music, or whether you listen to it at all (maybe you just like aural wallpaper, maybe you just want something to add class to your overpriced restaurant) this either is or isn't for you. As for me, I live in hope that Florence will do something more worthy of his talent.

Average customer rating:

Heroes & Friends Joe Cocker Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mad Dogs & Englishmen ASIN: B000BKVT4U Release Date: 2005-11-14

Tracks:

1. What's Going On
2. Chain of Fools
3. One
4. I Who Have Nothing
5. Maybe I'm Amazed
6. I Keep Forgetting
7. I Put a Spell on You
8. Every Kind of People
9. Love Don't Live Here Any More
10. Don't le Me Be Lonely
11. Jealous Guy
12. Everybody Hurts

Tracks:

1. Cry Me a River [DVD][Live]
2. Feelin' Alright [DVD][Live]
3. Hitchcock Railway [DVD][Live]
4. Many Rivers to Cross [DVD][Live]
5. Up Where We Belong [DVD][Live]
6. I Can Hear the River [DVD][Live]
7. Shelter Me [DVD][Live]
8. Please No More [DVD][Live]
9. Night Calls [DVD][Live]
10. Now That the Magic Has Gone [DVD][Live]
11. You Can Leave Your Hat On [DVD][Live]
12. When the Night Comes [DVD][Live]
13. Love Is Alive [DVD][Live]
14. Unchain My Heart [DVD][Live]
15. Feels Like Forever [DVD][Live]
16. With a Little Help from My Friends [DVD][Live]
17. Letter [DVD][Live]
18. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word [DVD][Live]
19. You Are So Beautiful [DVD][Live]
20. Bonus Material [DVD][Live][*]

Album Description

Joe Cocker first came to fame 36 years ago with arguably the most authoritative and idiosyncratic Beatles cover ever...his inimitable version of 'With A Little Help From My Friends...a global # 1. Heroes & Friends represents a new milestone in what is already one of rock's most singular and distinguished careers. Artists covered include U2, REM, Wings, Lennon, Marvin Gaye and more. This edition includes a bonus DVD (PAL/Region 0) that includes 27 tracks. *Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

Joe Cocker First Came to Fame in the Late 60's with Arguably the Most Authoritative and Idiosyncratic Beatles Cover Ever, his Inimitable Version of "With a Little Help from My Friends"! Four Decades On, Cocker Made the Decision to Release an Album Consisting Solely of Further Examples of Music which Influenced and Shaped his Own Unique and Acclaimed Artistry. 'heroes and Friends' Represents a New Milestone in What is Already One of Rock's Most Singular and Distinguished Careers. Artists Covered Include U2, REM, Wings, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye and More. The Album is Known as "Heart and Soul" in the UK/EUROPE and North America. This Exclusive Tour Edition featuring a Bonus Dvd, "The Best of Joe Cocker Live". (Pal Format)

Average customer rating:

Heroes, Friends & Other Troubled Souls Billy Don Burns Manufacturer: Rust ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009UCF36 Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. Mississippi - Billy Don Burns, Tanya Tucker
2. I Was There
3. Haggard & Hank
4. Dark Side of the Spoon
5. No Man's Land
6. Sailing Down the Nile
7. Patsy - Billy Don Burns, Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson
8. Keith Whitley Blue
9. Runnin' Drugs Out of Mexico
10. Full Blown Addict
11. Rock On
12. Tired & Troubled Soldiers
13. Give My Love to Rose [*]
14. Tired & Troubled Soldiers [Radio Edit][*]

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Friends & Heroes Jeff Steinberg Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005LPXE Release Date: 2001-06-26

Tracks:

1. New Silver
2. Tenors, Anyone?
3. For Thad
4. LeNocturne
5. Samba De Margarita Rosa
6. Camden Cool
7. A Gentle Man

Music Album:

1. Honky Tonks Truckers and Tears: 1964-1980
2. House of Blues: Essential Southern Rock
3. How Lucky I Am
4. In Concert 1964 [Live]
5. Juke Joint Boogie [Import]
6. Legend of Charlie Poole, Vol. 3
7. Live at the Britt Festival [Import] [Live]
8. Live from Robert's [EP] [Live]
9. Long About That Time
10. Lots & Lots of Trucks

Music Album