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When this was first released in 1972, Kris Kristofferson was one of the most popular young songwriters in the country, having written hits for Janis Joplin ("Me and Bobby McGee"), Sammi Smith ("Help Me Make It Through the Night"), and Johnny Cash ("Sunday Morning Coming Down"). Those songs don't appear here, but "Josie," "Kiss the World Goodbye," and "Somebody Nobody Knows" are almost as good. Kristofferson is backed by a capable band of Nashville cats (including Pete Drake, Donnie Fritts, and Kenny Buttrey), and his gruff singing--often a dubious proposition--is fairly palatable this time around. The 1970's Me and Bobby McGee and 1971's The Silver Tongued Devil and I are stronger overall, but Kristofferson fans shouldn't be without this one. --Dan Epstein

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Average customer rating: Robeson on wax The voice, the sound quality and the interpretation A Voice from the 40s, often dated, often moving Robeson at his best some of the greatest songs of the last century

Songs of Free Men/ A Paul Robeson Recital Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Blitzstein | Blitzstein, Marc | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Foster, Stephen | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Robeson, Paul | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baritones | Voices | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall Ballad for Americans Ol' Man River: His 25 Greatest Paul Robeson - Here I Stand Spirituals ASIN: B0000029YJ Release Date: 1997-12-09

Tracks:

1. Balm in Gilead
2. Chassidic Chant
3. Quiet Flows The Don: From Border To Border
4. Quiet Flows The Don: Oh, How Proud Our Quiet Don
5. Elijah, Op. 70: The Lord God Of Abraham
6. The Purest Kind Of Guy
7. Joe Hill
8. The Peat-Bog Soldiers
9. The Four Insurgent Generals
10. Native Land
11. Song Of The Plains
12. Cradle Song
13. Within Four Walls
14. By An' By
15. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
16. John Henry
17. Water Boy
18. My Curly Headed Baby
19. Mah Lindy Lou
20. Wagon Wheels
21. The House I Live In
22. Showboat: I Still Suits Me
23. Sylvia
24. Showboat: Ol' Man River
25. Porgy And Bess: It Ain't Necessarily So

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There was nothing like the Robeson sound, ever. To describe his deep, rich, perfectly equalized instrument is futile. Go instead to "Balm in Gilead," the opening track, and see if you can listen to the last pianissimo phrase without falling to pieces. Robeson was at his best when the music was slow and the words contained spiritual or social messages. Faster, lighter fare like Kern's "I Still Suits Me" or Gershwin's "It Ain't Necessarily So" find the serious-minded singer out of his element, lacking irony and swing. "Old Man River," though, gets a simple, dignified treatment. It's Songs of Free Men, though, that will just keep Robeson's artistry rolling along, especially in Sony's astonishing transfers. --Jed Distler

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Robeson on wax.......2007-06-19

I found this album in a thrift store last week, for a couple of dollars. It's the original pressing on four 78 RPM records, in a gatefold format. It's in pristine condition. I really bought it for the incredible cover art, although I hope to be able to listen to it in this format at some point.

The voice, the sound quality and the interpretation.......2004-09-24

Put this on your stereo and if it is good enough the depth and richness of Robeson's voice will make your fillings rattle and your chest rumble. The power of his voice is awesome. This CD is superbly recorded with no audible noise at normal listening levels.

A Voice from the 40s, often dated, often moving.......2002-09-01

"Red diaper babies" have greeted this disc with nostalgic joy, and it captures a time and an aesthetic and a political belief with precision. Anyone interested in the emotional life of the pro-Soviet left of the 1940s should buy this disc. It's something like Henry Wallace set to music. There is much more to Robeson than that, however, and Sony has given us Robeson whole: there are songs by American masters of the musical, there are labor songs, religious songs, as well as the kind of faux-folk songs which the butcher supreme Josef Stalin encouraged and which were not taken seriously inside the USSR (except at gunpoint!!) but which were taken up by dupes around the world. This is Robeson at his least savory - willing propagandist for a vile mass murderer. Songs such as "Native Land" (fittingly, Robeson is referring to the Soviet Union) and the Red Army song are the equivalent of the "Horst Wessel Song", anthems of murder, and it is difficult to listen to the worst of them without retching. On the other hand, Robeson's commitment to American folk culture was real. "Balm in Gilead" is deeply beautiful; "John Henry" is heroic; "By an' By" is both resigned yet hopeful. "Joe Hill" captures an era in labor history. Anyone interested in American popular song should hear these. Turning to Broadway, his "Old Man River" is very fine, though Robeson changed the lyrics for political reasons and Leonard Warren has done the song better. I disagree with the editorial reviewer: "I Still Suits Me" is wonderfully playful and shows Robeson using his gorgeously rich voice to tease and poke fun. However, Marc Blitzstein's "Purest Kind of a Guy" is beyond saving - another example of Robeson recording an unworthy song by a political fellow-traveller. Ugh. But for every miss there are two hits. Robeson performs Mendelssohn's Elijah with nobility, and sings his favorite song, "Water Boy", with joyous pride: "There ain't no hammer that's on these mountains that rings like mine, boys, that rings like mine."
No one need have any fears about the mono sound quality. The orchestra in the second half of the program is at times a little dwarfed by Robeson's voice, but it generally sounds clean and colorful, and the great artist's voice rings like no other.

Robeson at his best.......2000-05-12

It's hard to believe that most of these recordings pre-date the advent of magnetic tape: the CD transfer is superlative. The songs and performance are beyond reproach. Notable is the imaginative packaging in miniature 'record album' format, complete with the original cover art, and a replica of the original Columbia record label applied to the CD.

In response to a previous question: Robeson's performance of Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) can be found on the Vanguard LP entitled "Robeson" (VRS-9037).

some of the greatest songs of the last century.......2000-05-05

In the 1940s, before rabid McCarthyism and racism had taken its toll on him, Robeson made these wonderful recordings of spirituals, classics and pop tunes. Accompanied by the solo piano of the incomparable Lawrence Brown, or by an orchestra, the songs ring out with pride, dignity, skill and unmatched integrity. The shameful treatment that Robeson was subject to from American authorities certainly seem grotesquely absurd to a modern listener. The wonderful version of "The House I Live In" included on this cd should forever kill off any suspicion that Robeson did not love his country deeply. This album ought to be heard by millions of people, world wide. Robeson's voice is nothing less than a glorious high point in 20th century music, and it's hard to think of any recording capturing it to greater advantage.

Average customer rating: Best Album EVER His best album Truth, Passion, Laughter, Heart

Border Lord Kris Kristofferson Manufacturer: One Way Records Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | 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 | Outlaw & Texas Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Outlaw & Texas Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002R4I Release Date: 1995-08-08

Tracks:

1. Josie
2. Burden Of Freedom
3. Stagger Mountain Tragedy
4. Border Lord
5. Somebody Nobody Knows
6. Little Girl Lost
7. Smokey Put The Sweat On Me
8. When She's Wrong
9. Gettin' By, High And Strange
10. Kiss The World Goodbye

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When this was first released in 1972, Kris Kristofferson was one of the most popular young songwriters in the country, having written hits for Janis Joplin ("Me and Bobby McGee"), Sammi Smith ("Help Me Make It Through the Night"), and Johnny Cash ("Sunday Morning Coming Down"). Those songs don't appear here, but "Josie," "Kiss the World Goodbye," and "Somebody Nobody Knows" are almost as good. Kristofferson is backed by a capable band of Nashville cats (including Pete Drake, Donnie Fritts, and Kenny Buttrey), and his gruff singing--often a dubious proposition--is fairly palatable this time around. The 1970's Me and Bobby McGee and 1971's The Silver Tongued Devil and I are stronger overall, but Kristofferson fans shouldn't be without this one. --Dan Epstein

Customer Reviews:

Best Album EVER.......2002-11-28

This album, which, apparently recieved lukewarm reviews and poor sales when released, is one of my favorite all-time albums. Kristofferson is at best. Songs are stream-lined, lyrics first rate. "Stagger Mountain Tragedy" is one of the best songs ever written! I've owned three vinyl versions of this album and wore the grooves out of all of them! Buy it!

His best album.......2001-12-21

The sound here is great. It's real. Acoustic guitars, fiddle, piano. No frills. No overproduction which mired him on later, much [worse] albums. This sound is perfect for his raspy, grunting singing style. These songs are so great. These kinds of songs do not need elaborate production, just musicians with heart. His sound went to hell after this album. Why do guys like Kristofferson, Prine, and Shaver feel the need to make commercially succesful albums. They should just write great songs and sing them with sparse arangements.

Truth, Passion, Laughter, Heart.......1998-09-12

Yesterday, Today, Tommorrow!!!! This man's poetry and genius marveled me twenty-five plus years ago and continues to do so today. Those who have not been touched by his soulfullness in the past must do so now. It was life back then, it is life now. It was love back than, it is love now. Willie Nelson once gave a definition of mixed emotion, don't let this be a missed emotion. Lyric's, Lesson's, Legend.

Average customer rating: The Berwick Tattoo

Bands & Pipes from the Borders Various Artists Manufacturer: Bandleader ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003VUK Release Date: 1997-12-30

Tracks:

1. Celebration - Highland Band Of The Scottish Division
2. Auld Adam/Dr Ross's 50th Welcome To Th Argyllshire Gathering/The Willow Tree... - Highland Band Of The Scottish Division
3. March On: Sounding Brass/Sailing/Royal Salute/March Off: Bond Of Friendship - The King's Division Waterloo Band
4. March On: Le Reve Passe/Introduction To Act III Lohengrin/March Off: St. Louis Blues - The Northumbria Police Band
5. Victory Drums/Blaydon Races/British Grenadiers - The Northumberland Band Of The Royal Regiment Of Fusiliers
6. March On: Marching For Scotland/Local Hero/I Love Lassie/March Off: Highland Laddie - The Highland Band Of The The Scottish Division
7. March On: Grandioso/Imperial Echos/The Great Gate Of Kiev - Massed Military Bands
8. Glendaruel Highlanders/Blue Bonnets Over The Border/General Salute: Garb Of Old Gaul... - Highland Band Of The Scottish Division

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The Berwick Tattoo.......2002-09-27

The Berwick Tattoo occurs every two years at the barracks of the King's Own Scottish Borderers at Berwick on Tweed. This is a relatively new Tattoo, and an example of some of the newer shows coming up to replace some of the older fair which has passed away in the UK. The recordings quality for a live performance is excellent. Highlights include the massed pipes and drums display, and then individual displays by the various military bands present. The display by the newly formed Highland Band is of particular interest, the band having been recently formed from the remnants of the Scottish Division bands. The finale includes all the standard fair for these kinds of shows. The listener should find the music enjoyable, as well as entertaining. Many good marches are played throughout. This is not CD with a lot of non-military fare in it, which should make it of particular interest. Recommended for those who like Tattoos and live music performances.

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Bonny Brave Boys Border Lord Manufacturer: Celtic Harps Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA6QI8 Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Light Dragoon
2. Road to Lisdoonvarna
3. Stewball and the Monaghan Grey Mare
4. Carolan's Dream
5. Bonny Brave Boys
6. Princess Royal
7. Take Her in Your Arms
8. Innisheer
9. Outlandish Knight
10. Morrison's Jig
11. Queen Ann's Lace/Sidney Smith's March
12. Indiana
13. Lord Inchiquin
14. Beauty Is

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Gurkha Parade Manufacturer: Bandleader ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004WJM8 Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

1. Parade Prelude
2. Scotland The Brave/Hielan' Laddie
3. Sons Of The Brave
4. World In Union
5. A Hundred Pipers
6. Pipe Set: 79th Farewell To Gibraltar/Oft in The Stilly Night/Glasgow Police Pipers
7. Liberty Bell
8. Birdland
9. Soldier, Soldier
10. High Road To Gairloch
11. Mist Covered Mountains
12. The Kukri Dance: Road To The Isles/Lahore Ko Relimai/Keel Row
13. Blue Bonnets Over The Border
14. Nessun Dorma
15. L'ode Of Joy
16. O Fortuna (From 'Carmina Burana')
17. Bonnie Dundee
18. Ceremonial Occasion
19. Highland Cathedral
20. The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Over
21. Sleep Dearie Sleep
22. Black Bear/Yo Nepali

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Massed Choirs The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust Manufacturer: Allegro Distributed Lines ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000058TI8 Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

1. When The Saints Go Marching In
2. Going Home
3. Bobby Shafto
4. Sailing
5. Mulligan Musketeers
6. Were You There
7. The Lost Chord
8. Sailor's Chorus
9. Rhythm Of Life
10. Love Could I Only Tell Thee
11. Border Ballad
12. Kalinka
13. Morte Christe
14. Tydi A Roddiast
15. Jerusalem
16. Roman War Song
17. Thank Heavens For Little Girls
18. Llanfair
19. Oh Isis And Osiris
20. Nessum Dorma

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