The Color of Roses

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Lorrie Morgan's exquisite alto is one of country music's treasures. Rich, warm, and capable of expressing a full range of emotion, it fills in the back story of almost any lyric and whispers of secrets untold. As it's aged, Morgan's voice has taken on a nearly reedy tone, which would make it well suited to orchestral backing. Yet on her first live album--the aural companion to a DVD and VHS concert recording--Morgan has chosen as her symphonic accompaniment Nashville's Belmont University School of Music Orchestra. As with many such pairings of popular singers and orchestras, especially students, the musicians struggle mightily to keep pace with Morgan's odd and challenging repertoire, and dilute the spunk of such snappy signatures as "What Part of No" and "Go Away." Moving past her hits to perform 19 songs, Morgan does not always choose her outside material wisely, either with standards ("Fly Me to the Moon," "Good Morning Heartache," and "Secret Love"), or with the country archive ("Harper Valley PTA"), though her title tune is a poignant reminder of the power of love and music itself. Here's hoping Morgan tries this again in a few years, sticking to what she does best, and surrounding herself with the same. --Alanna Nash

Product Description:
Lorrie Morgan has been entertaining audiences for three decades and has become one of the most successful vocalists in country music.This ultimate concert special showcases the award-winning, platinum-selling artist's beauty and talent as she seamlessly glides from heart-breaking ballads and classic country tunes to rock-infused anthems. Songs: Trainwreck of Emotion, What Part of No Don't You Understand?, Except for Monday, Good As I Was to You, You've Seen a Picture, Go Away, I Didn't Know My Own Strength, 1-800-Used to Be, Something in Red, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Half Enough, Harper Valley PTA, Watch Me, The Color of Roses, Help Me Make It Through the Night, Secret Love, Good Morning Heartache, Fly Me to the Moon, My Favorite Things.

The Color of Roses,Lorrie Morgan,Image Entertainment,Contemporary Country,Country,Pop,Popular Music

Average customer rating: Great songs shame about the sound quality Summation of a great career Color Of Roses Is An Awesome Piece Of Work!! Long Time Coming:LORRIE MORGAN COMES ALIVE Nice pictures rotten cd

The Color of Roses Lorrie Morgan Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Show Me How Lorrie Morgan - Greatest Hits Two People in Love What Part of No Watch Me ASIN: B000060OYF Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

1. Trainwreck of Emotion
2. What Part of No
3. Except for Monday
4. Good as I Was to You
5. A Picture of Me (Without You)
6. Go Away
7. I Didn't Know My Own Strength
8. 1-800 Used to Be
9. Something in Red
10. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
11. Half Enough
12. Harper Valley PTA
13. Watch Me
14. The Color of Roses
15. Help Me Make It Through the Night
16. Secret Love
17. Good Morning Heartache
18. Fly Me to the Moon
19. My Favorite Things

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Lorrie Morgan's exquisite alto is one of country music's treasures. Rich, warm, and capable of expressing a full range of emotion, it fills in the back story of almost any lyric and whispers of secrets untold. As it's aged, Morgan's voice has taken on a nearly reedy tone, which would make it well suited to orchestral backing. Yet on her first live album--the aural companion to a DVD and VHS concert recording--Morgan has chosen as her symphonic accompaniment Nashville's Belmont University School of Music Orchestra. As with many such pairings of popular singers and orchestras, especially students, the musicians struggle mightily to keep pace with Morgan's odd and challenging repertoire, and dilute the spunk of such snappy signatures as "What Part of No" and "Go Away." Moving past her hits to perform 19 songs, Morgan does not always choose her outside material wisely, either with standards ("Fly Me to the Moon," "Good Morning Heartache," and "Secret Love"), or with the country archive ("Harper Valley PTA"), though her title tune is a poignant reminder of the power of love and music itself. Here's hoping Morgan tries this again in a few years, sticking to what she does best, and surrounding herself with the same. --Alanna Nash

Description

Lorrie Morgan has been entertaining audiences for three decades and has become one of the most successful vocalists in country music.This ultimate concert special showcases the award-winning, platinum-selling artist's beauty and talent as she seamlessly glides from heart-breaking ballads and classic country tunes to rock-infused anthems. Songs: Trainwreck of Emotion, What Part of No Don't You Understand?, Except for Monday, Good As I Was to You, You've Seen a Picture, Go Away, I Didn't Know My Own Strength, 1-800-Used to Be, Something in Red, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Half Enough, Harper Valley PTA, Watch Me, The Color of Roses, Help Me Make It Through the Night, Secret Love, Good Morning Heartache, Fly Me to the Moon, My Favorite Things.

Customer Reviews:

Great songs shame about the sound quality.......2002-09-10

The problem I find with this cd is that it does not at all sound live except for the muffled applause from the audience. Her voice sounds detached from the backing. There is no feel that this is a special "event" recording. As usual Lorrie's vocals are good, but the versions here all sound like she is slightly bored singing these same old songs yet again.However, the title track is a great song and Lorrie really comes to life when she starts singing songs from the great american songbook."Good Morning Heartache","Fly Me to the Moon" and "My Favorite Things" are all great versions of these well known songs. Fans should enjoy this cd, but new listeners may prefer one of the many greatest hits collections..... or else buy the DVD of this concert....watching and listening to Lorrie really makes it all come alive.

Summation of a great career.......2002-05-12

Long before Shania, Faith or the Dixie Chicks, Lorrie Morgan showed a sensual side of female country music no one before her had ever dared (see her video "My Time to Howl"). Her early music was straight country, mostly ballads like her father's, then she moved on and beyond the cliches of '70s C&W into her own breakthrough style of the '80s. By the '90s, though somewhat eclipsed by younger singers, she entered a pantheon from which she felt assured enough to try new styles, including American standards, blues, and swing on her lush CD "Secret Love"--now shockingly out of print! So I was encouraged that she kept some of these fine renditions in this, her newest CD, along with new material and old favorites. Morgan's beauty is one of her great assets--the video concert of this CD is stunning--but her voice is a unique instrument for conveying emotion. The voice has darkened but still has its vibrancy; it hasn't the power of Reba but is much richer in its shadings. No one since Patsy Cline has sung ballads with Morgan's conviction.

Color Of Roses Is An Awesome Piece Of Work!!.......2002-04-05

This is the best album I think Lorrie has done to date. Her voice sounds rich and powerful, and she can sing any genre of music. This lady just keeps getting better!!

Long Time Coming:LORRIE MORGAN COMES ALIVE.......2002-04-02

This has been a fan's dream a Lorrie Morgan Live album. Well wait no more, this has been so tastefully done. "The Color of Roses" is INCREDIBLE. A must buy for any Lorrie Morgan fan. This takes you for a ride thru her biggest hits and beyond. From "Except for Monday" to "Will You Still Love Me Tommorrow" and the huge hit "Harper Valley PTA". She also shows a you voice so versatile with tunes like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Help Me Make It Thru The Night" This is a no brainer when it comes to new releases. IT"S A MUST HAVE

Nice pictures rotten cd.......2002-03-26

This CD needs some work. She has a wonderful voice but this isn't her usual self. The pictures are nice but not worth the price of the CD. I heard so much good about the taping couldn't wait to get the CD and now I wish I had NOT BOUGHT IT.
Still love Lorrie and her older Cd's this just didn't cut it. Oh well file it away with that duet one with Sammy.

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Best Buy Presents Chicago / Daryl Hall & John Oates: 1998 Tour Collector's 2 CD Set Chicago , Hall & Oates , Daryl Hall , and John Oates Manufacturer: Best Buy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000P93V6G

Product Description

Ultra-rare 1998 commemorative concert of both Hall & Oates and Chicago. After the production, these two legendary live performances were never made available on tape or DVD. Only a limited, commemorative tribute 2 CD set through Best Buy Stores (long out of print) who sponsored the tour. July 7th, 1998, these 2 super groups rocked Harbor Lights Pavilion in Boston all night long!! Great interviews, too. Both shows were superb. Daryl & John played: Romeo is Bleeding, Out of Touch, Say It Isnt So, Urges, If a Promise Aint Enough, One on One, Sara Smile, Throw the Roses Away, I Cant Go For That, Maneater. Then Chicago took the stage with: Dialogue- Part I & II, Make Me Smile, Color My World, Youre My Inspiration, Free, If You Leave Me Now, Feeling Stronger Every Day, Saturday in the Park, All Roads Lead to You, Just You and Me, Beginnings, Does Anybody Know What Time It Is, Im a Man, Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away, In the Mood, 25 or 6 to 4. It was a tremendous show for old and new fans, alike.

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Nancy Armstrong: What Magic Has Victorious Love Purcell , Handel , and Armstrong/ Boston Museum Trio Manufacturer: Video Artists Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007MB7V Release Date: 2003-01-28

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