Profile (The Best of Emmylou Harris)

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Less than two years after her mentor Gram Parson's death, Harris recorded her first album for Reprise. Pieces of the Sky inaugurated a suite of four mid-'70s albums and a surprising number of hits: her sound was clearly traditional, but also tastefully up-to-date with folk-rock and singer/songwriter styles, and her cyrstalline, febrile vocals took standards such as "Sweet Dreams" and "If I Could Only Win Your Love" back up the charts. Profile focuses on these early hits, and if it's too brief to capture all the best songs from four-star albums such as Elite Hotel, Luxury Liner, and Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town, it shows why Harris is important and why she continues to make adventurous country music. Through unfailingly tasteful song selection, brilliant occasional songwriting, and her cool, velvety soprano, Harris extended Gram Parsons's vision of "cosmic American music" and made it her own. --Roy Kasten

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Average customer rating: Wonderful! Small sample of her early work To EmmyLou from Dave. The classic country rock years Essential Emmylou

Profile: Best of Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | 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 Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Heroes | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Profile, Vol. 2: The Best of Emmylou Harris The Very Best of Emmylou Harris: Heartaches and Highways Duets Trio Roses in the Snow ASIN: B000002KJI Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. One Of These Days
2. Sweet Dreams
3. To Daddy
4. (You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie
5. Making Believe
6. East From Now On
7. Together Again
8. If I Could Only Win Your Love
9. Too Far Gone
10. Two More Bottles Of Wine
11. Boulder To Birminham
12. Hello Stranger

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Less than two years after her mentor Gram Parson's death, Harris recorded her first album for Reprise. Pieces of the Sky inaugurated a suite of four mid-'70s albums and a surprising number of hits: her sound was clearly traditional, but also tastefully up-to-date with folk-rock and singer/songwriter styles, and her cyrstalline, febrile vocals took standards such as "Sweet Dreams" and "If I Could Only Win Your Love" back up the charts. Profile focuses on these early hits, and if it's too brief to capture all the best songs from four-star albums such as Elite Hotel, Luxury Liner, and Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town, it shows why Harris is important and why she continues to make adventurous country music. Through unfailingly tasteful song selection, brilliant occasional songwriting, and her cool, velvety soprano, Harris extended Gram Parsons's vision of "cosmic American music" and made it her own. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful!.......2005-09-10

This is my 3rd copy of this wonderful album/CD. The original album had to make way for the world of CDs. The first CD was accidently broken and I replaced it the same day. I think it's one of her top 5 albums. I love them all.

Small sample of her early work.......2005-04-09

Although Profile is a wonderful listening experience, it doesn't quite do justice to the early work of this amazing songbird. It draws heavily on the Pieces Of The Sky album with these great songs If I Could Only Win Your Love, Too Far Gone and Boulder To Birmingham, her moving elegy to Gram Parsons.

Other very beautiful songs include the gentle love ballad Sweet Dreams, the sad story song To Daddy, Making Believe, a yearning song of lost love, and the stirring Together Again. With her crystalline vocals, her expert phrasing and her tasteful choice of material, Emmylou has created a magnificent body of work.

Now for the omissions! When I Stop Dreaming from Luxury Liner is Emmylou at her best. Till I Gain Control Again and Satan's Jewel Crown from Elite Hotel are must haves. And the sublime My Songbird from Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town is one of the most spiritual songs she ever recorded.

In the light of this, I award this album only four stars, but Profile is still a great sample of her work from that time. I recommend that you get all of the aforementioned albums so as not to miss out on any of her gems.

To EmmyLou from Dave........2004-03-22

This is a wonderful piece of art that I have owned since 1978 and am ordering again to give as a gift for someone. It delivers all of the pleasing elements that I look for in vocal music; a lovely female singing voice, beautifully crafted harmonies and tight instrumentals. Of course, it doesen't hurt that the songs performed are well chosen for my taste! Thank you for this classic.

The classic country rock years.......2004-01-24

This compilation includes three tracks from each of her first four albums, when her style was country-rock - very different from her music of the nineties and beyond. Apart from Hello stranger, all these tracks are available on the more recent double CD titled Anthology, which covers her whole career with Warner Reprise.

During these years (1975 to 1978), Emmylou had many hits on the American country charts including three solo number one hits, all cover versions and all included here. They were Together again (Buck Owens), Sweet dreams (Patsy Cline) and Two more bottles of wine (Delbert McClinton). Emmylou had many other big country hits with cover versions, including If I could only win your love (Louvin brothers) and You never can tell C'Est la vie (Chuck Berry).

Dolly Parton wrote To Daddy and recorded it for her 1976 album All I can do, but Emmylou heard it and recorded it herself. When Dolly heard Emmylou's version, she substituted another song for her own album, although Dolly's version was eventually released on a compilation CD many years later. Thus, Emmylou's version, included here, is the first one the public heard.

This is a great introduction to Emmylou's early music.

Essential Emmylou.......2003-12-30

For anyone who wants to know what all the fuss was about when Emmylou Harris burst on the country scene three decades ago, it's all here in this compilation, which brings together twelve of her greatest early tracks. Her distinctive voice, part reed, part silver, full of emotion, and her interpretive range--she could convince in the most soulful ballad as well as the most rollicking of rockabilly--are in plentiful evidence.

Harris also had impeccable taste in material, and this CD is also illustrative as a retrospective of the best of country that stretches all the way back to its origins with the Carter Family's "Hello Stranger." Other highlights are the strongly feminist "One of These Days," and sweet covers of Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams" and Kitty Wells' "Making Believe," but there really isn't a dud in the bunch. Highly recommended for all of us who need to remember what country music was like at its best.

Average customer rating: Energetic the sexiest muzik ever! One of the best Old School Albums ever! Best Rap Cd next to the Chronic by dre This is the best from the old school- ever!

It Takes Two Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The World's Greatest Entertainer Loc-ed After Dark Hot, Cool & Vicious Kool Moe Dee - Greatest Hits Playwutchyalike: The Best of Digital Underground ASIN: B000000CEC Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. It Takes Two
2. Joy And Pain
3. Don't Sleep On It
4. Check This Out
5. Crush
6. Get On The Dance Floor
7. Times Are Gettin' Ill
8. Keep It Going Now
9. Make It Hot
10. Creativity

Customer Reviews:

Energetic.......2006-08-11

When I used to Break this was a high influence on what I would hit the ground for. Very energetic music that helps keep the spirit of HIP HOP alive. I could listen to this everyday and it still wouldn't get old.

the sexiest muzik ever!.......2005-04-22

yo yo! this disc makes me want to dance so much my pelvis hurts!

One of the best Old School Albums ever!.......1999-08-03

This features one of the three kings of old school rap Rob Base and his awesome partner who is known as DJ E-Z Rock. This album features two of the most popular songs in the eighties "It Takes Two" and "Joy and Pain". The other two kings of old school rap are Tone Loc and his awesome album "Loc-ed After Dark" and Maestro Fresh-Wes with his bass pumping ablbum "Symphony in Effect". This album is an absolute must, if you are a old school rap enthusiast!

Best Rap Cd next to the Chronic by dre.......1999-07-12

there isn't one bad song or average song on the album, all 10 songs are classics.

This is the best from the old school- ever!.......1999-06-13

This cd starts with the two greatest songs by the two. How can one compare? It rocks!

Average customer rating: classic I LIKE THIS FOR THE RAWNESS OF IT Smoothe Da Hustler-S.M.G -Real Thug Music Brownsville Bully just buy this album enough said

Once Upon a Time in America Smooth Da Hustler Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ghetto Millionaire Blah Blah Blah The Natural Last Chance, No Breaks Nocturnal ASIN: B000000CJA Release Date: 1996-04-16

Tracks:

1. Once Upon A Time...
2. Fuck Whatcha Heard
3. Dollar Bill
4. Glocks On Cock
5. Broken Language
6. Speak My Peace
7. Neva Die Alone
8. Food For Thoughts
9. Family Conflicts
10. Only Human
11. Hustler's Theme
12. Murdafest
13. Hustlin'
14. My Brother My Ace
15. Dedication

Customer Reviews:

classic.......2007-05-14

brings you back to 1995 when music was music. now i just have to find that old tape when smooth da hustla rapped with backyard.

I LIKE THIS FOR THE RAWNESS OF IT.......2007-03-05

for me, i dig this joint for the overall rawness of it. i prefer the ones without the singers when he is on that MOP type of thing, which thankfully fills out most of this album. at a time where bad boy like stuff was infiltrating the radio stations, this was, and nowadays, is EVEN MORE, wonderfully refreshing.

Smoothe Da Hustler-S.M.G -Real Thug Music.......2005-10-12

Smoothe da Hustler is one of the best yet uderrateted rappers from N.Y. this dude will eat Jay-Z up and all other radio played crap rap you listen to on any station i don't care about your record sales i want real music and Smoothe puts it down.If anyone is looking for more Smoothe da Hustler (...) and pick up the S.M.G album it's a super group made up of Smoothe,his brother Trigga Tha Gambler & Ice-T if you like Smoothe's first album go get that for pictures of Smoothe & Trigga go to mastamindz.com much love JAS

Brownsville Bully.......2005-07-30

Smooth's a dope MC who showcases his skillz,street life, and rugged personality on wax. Hedz wake up, its a classic!!!

just buy this album enough said.......2005-03-31

all i can say is buy this album and you will learn where alot of these rappers got there whole style from and if not there whole style then they bit something of this kid.This is real hip hop.

Average customer rating: House Music All Night Long (Say What?) House Music All Night

Best of House Music, Vol. 3: House Music All Night Long Various Artists Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gotta Have House - Best Of House Music Vol 2 Best of House Music: Disco Nights, Vol. 5 Best of House Music, Vol. 4: Future House Original Chicago House Classics House Mix: Non Stop Megamix ASIN: B000000CF1 Release Date: 1990-04-17

Tracks:

1. I'll House You (Gee Street Reconstruction Mix) - Richie Rich Meets The Jungle Brothers
2. Make My Body Rock (Basic Mix) - Jomanda
3. Rock To The Beat - Reese & Santonio
4. Respect (Dancin' Danny D. Mix) - Adeva
5. One Man (One Mix) - Chanelle
6. (Not gonna) Do it (Bam Bam Mix) - Vicky Martin
7. Good Life (Magic Juan Mix) - Inner City
8. Definition Of Love - K-OS (Chaos)
9. Strings Of Life (Piano Mix) - Rhythim Is Rhythim
10. Notice Me (Notice the House Mix) - Sandee
11. Voodoo Ray - A Guy Called Gerald
12. Don' t Blame Me - Sublevel

Customer Reviews:

House Music All Night Long (Say What?).......2004-12-31

The third installment in the Best Of House Music series features yet more twists and turns. This time Detroit is invited in. One of the most recognizable tracks at the time was included on this compilation-and rightfully so: "Strings of Life". And, of course you can't have Rhythm is Rhythm on the album without the other breakout sensation, Inner City: "Good Life was getting much airplay on Chicago radio, especially on the college stations. The included version of "Rock To The Beat" by Reese has that original Detroit Techno feel to it--before everything got 'distorted'. New York, New Jersey and Chicago influences are still evident, and there is even some representation another adopted home of House, London. "Voodoo Ray" is another track that stands the test of time because it's just that dancable!

This is a trip down memory lane that is just as enjoyable as the other two. You can't go wrong with this album...House Music All Night Long!

House Music All Night.......1999-11-27

If you're between 29-37 you remember these classic house tunes. The Eighty's are a memory of college days which have swiftly passed. 5 Stars for the house...HOUSE MUSIC FOREVER!

Average customer rating: Great Things In Store For This Guitarist! The blues lives on A real talent to watch

Shades of Blue Kirk Fletcher Manufacturer: Delta Groove Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Soul Sanctuary Nickels & Dimes Sadie Mae Road to Rio That Represent Man ASIN: B00030N49Q Release Date: 2004-09-05

Tracks:

1. Blues For Boo Boo
2. Bad Boy
3. Welfare Blues
4. Don't Go No Further
5. Club Zanzibar
6. That's Why I'm Cryin'
7. Worried Man Blues
8. Country Girl
9. Down Home Woman
10. Stranded in St. Louis
11. Little By Little
12. My Home Is A Prison
13. The River's Invitation
14. Hip Hug Her
15. You Don't Know
16. Club Zanzibar (alternate take)
17. Don't Go No Further (acoustic)

Album Description

"Raw blues does not get any better than this"

The essential album by dynamic guitarist Kirk Fletcher, "Shades of Blue" can only be described as classic electric Chicago, Delta, and West Coast blues played with passion and fire by one of the best blues guitarists in the business, with a little help from some high-profile friends.

This is the first time that "Shades of Blue" has been available in the US, newly re-mastered and with 3 previously unreleased tracks!

The album also features a powerhouse of blues talent including: Kim Wilson, Janiva Magness, Finis Tasby, Ronnie James Weber, and more!

With a total 17 tracks this album is a must have for music lovers worldwide.

Customer Reviews:

Great Things In Store For This Guitarist!.......2005-07-16

This is a very talented young man who has a great future ahead of him. It's hard to believe he's only in his twenties.

You can hear the influence of B.B. King in his playing and the liner notes confirm that B.B. was and is an inspiration. Make no mistake, this is no mere copycat. Kirk has learned from the masters - including Elmore James (check out "Worried Man Blues") - but he is definitely his own man.

The album is titled "Shades of Blue" and these shades range from songs written by Jimmy Dawkins, Jr. Wells and Magic Sam, to Percy Mayfield. However, These are not the usual covers. Someone certainly gave these choices some thought. There are also a couple of originals showing additional talent as a songwriter. On "Blues for Boo Boo" (his daughter - and I'd love to hear the story behind that nickname) we get a hint that he may also have some jazz in his repertoire. That hint shows up again in "Hip Hug Her".

The vocals are shared by Kim Wilson, along with his oh-so-fine harp, Janiva Magness and Finis Tasby and they give Kirk plenty of room to show his stuff. I particularly enjoyed the vocals of Finis Tasby whose voice and style seem to mesh especially well with Kirk's. I would have liked to have heard a couple more intrumentals. Maybe next time. Meanwhile, I highly recommend this CD and I hope there is more to come soon. Am I raving? Yes I am!

One last note to Riley: Your blues are in good hands!

The blues lives on.......2005-03-29

In a world infatuated with hip hop, young African-American blues guitarists are a rare commodity. Rarer yet are those whose touch, tone, and vibe recall such Chicago blues greats as Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, and Otis Rush in their youth. Meet Kirk Fletcher: Still in his '20s, he plays with the conviction and authority of a seasoned vet, yet burns with a young man's fire. Fletcher favors toothy Strat tones, stinging bends, and flurries of tight, staccato riffs that seem to pop from his fretboard like little firecrackers. His touch is supple and his fingering fluid, yet his phrases never sound slick or contrived. Fletcher and his no-B.S. band cover blues classics by B.B. King, Willie Dixon, and Magic Sam; toss in some R&B (including Percy Mayfield's "The River's Invitation" and a funky take on Booker T. & the MG's "Hip Hug Her"); and cap things off with modern offerings from the likes of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Kim Wilson. Fresh, vital blues.

A real talent to watch .......2005-02-06

Every now and when someone is able to emerge from the crowd of very good blues musicians out there and demonstrate that he has something special that distinguishes himself. I think that this is exactly the case of Kirk Fletcher. This album is a real gem that shouldn't be missed by any serious blues fan. With the help of veterans like Kim Wilson, Finis Tasby and Janiva Magness sharing vocal duties and the support of a fantastic band Mr. Fletcher delivers 17 strong blues songs that deserve to be listened. His guitar work is outstanding in every track and, even though very close to the style of the great players of the past, he brings something new into the mix. Fantastic tone control and fluid phrasing are, from my point of view, his main assets that together with is innovative way in creating music progression, make his sound fairly unique and very personal. Not a bad tune to be spotted, this is the classic CD that you would listen from start to finish and when it is over, well... you will play it again!

Average customer rating: Hardcore Street Hip Hop Nine - Nine Livez Nine, Nine Livez "I waste MC's like time...the one & only incredible, original Nine" Nine - Any Emcee who disagree?!

Nine Livez Nine Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cloud 9 Blah Blah Blah Once Upon a Time in America Last Chance, No Breaks Heist of the Century ASIN: B000000CIT Release Date: 1995-03-07

Tracks:

1. Ova Confident
2. Redrum
3. Da Fundamentalz
4. Hit Em Like Dis
5. Who U Won Test
6. Whutcha Want?
7. Fo'eva Blunted
8. Peel
9. Retaliate
10. Tha Cypha
11. Ahh Shit
12. Everybody Won Heaven (Redrum The Remix)
13. Any Emcee
14. Ta Rasss

Customer Reviews:

Hardcore Street Hip Hop.......2006-09-18

First off if you wonder who would spent over twenty dollars on this LP, look no further I am one of them. I bought this CD used for 20 but every cent was well spent. Nine's debut LP is nothin less than mind-blowing! If you feel like me in that everything that dropped between 94-96 was the illest...this album imbodies all of that. One of my Favorites for stellar production & hardcore rhymes!!!

Nine - Nine Livez .......2006-07-03

Nine's debut album was "Nine Livez" (1995) a fourteen-track release. Nine's distinct gravelly voice and raw lyricism is a highlight of this release. Back before the days of mass downloading, and album's crafted by record companies, hungry rapper's like the Bronx's Nine provided unique album's like this one. Nine takes his listeners from hood to hood on "Ova Confident", and guides his audience through a grimy journey on "Red Rum". A raspy Nine lays down "Da Fundamentalz", and rips up "Hit Em Like That". Nine then brings the "champion style" on "Who U Won Test", stating that you never know what he's going to say next, which is true. Backed by some smooth production Nine shines on "Whatcha Want?", Nine kicks his feelings about what he wants backed by a nineties chorus. Nine advocates being a leader and not a follower on "Fo'Eva Blunted", another thugged out cut about making money and avoiding the police. Nine reps himself as the #1 contender on "Peel" and samples MC Shan on "The Cypha". Backed by some mellow production Nine keeps his audience entertained with some memorable lyrics and a humorous chorus on "Ahh S***". The "Everybody Won Heaven" (Redrum The Remix) works well. The beat to "Any Emcee" borrows from the Spinner's soul classic "Ill Be Around" , Nine delivers a creative cut sampling Rakim, repping himself with confidence on a head nodder. Nine closes this release off with the stellar "Tu Rasss". I recommend "Nine Livez", to those who enjoyed Nine's music back in the day and to people who enjoy slept on releases.

Nine, Nine Livez.......2006-03-02

First off, let me just say that this cd was hard to come by, seeing as the label that signed Nine back in the day went bankrupt, and as a result, all the prints were pulled from shelves and the only place you could really find it was in used music stores, or here online. And it was a little pricey, but regardless of the fact, this CD is completely worth it. The beats are ill, the rhymes flow smooth, and Nine is completely unique--not like all those other rappers out there trying so desperately to be different & stand out. I was jammin to this when it first came out in the 90's and I was completely hooked. I highly recommend this to any old-school hiphop head (esp. those that can appreciate the late 80's/early 90's old-school). This cd is one of the best cds, will always be a classic favorite. I give it 5 stars all across the board.

"I waste MC's like time...the one & only incredible, original Nine".......2006-01-18

Straight up, this album is amazing. No matter how many times I listen to it, it still gets better each time.

Nine's debut album is crammed full of dirty, dirty, dark beats that perfectly accentuate Nine's grimy voice (not quite Rock from Heltah Skeltah, but rougher than Smoothe the Hustler). Anyways, the production is STELLAR. More importantly, Nine is a truly dope MC. Unfortunately, most people remember him for his uniquely raspy voice and this has overshadowed his lyrical ability. It's a shame, 'cause his flow is totally on point w/ the beats and his lyrics are original and memorable.

Almost every track on this album (save 1 or 2) could be single, they're that good. I don't wanna separate any tracks from the rest (I love 'em all!) but the first single "Whutcha Want" is one of my favorite tracks ever. Also, I have to give mad props to Nine for the track "Hit 'em Like Dis," which features MC Froggy Frog, who is really Nine rhyming like a frog and trading rhymes with himself. Most people don't get this track when I play it for them, but those few who do appreciate how creative and funny it is...ahh 1995, when MC's could still have fun w/ Hip-Hop and not care what people thought.

Although this album seems kinda dark and grimy, trust me when I say that IT'S THE PERFECT STONER ALBUM. After the short intro, you'll be sold as soon as you hear "Ova Confident."

Bottom Line: This album is so good it's infectious. Nine is one Hip-Hop most unappreciated MC's and he'll always be one of my favorites. 5 Stars, peace.

Nine - Any Emcee who disagree?!.......2005-12-09

The gravelly voiced Nine (so called because the number had a special and almost mysterious way of cropping up in his life) was a Funkmaster Flex protege revered by those who place an equal focus on the beats and production - in addition to lyrical dexterity of an emcees delivery. With a respectful nod towards the old school with a liberal peppering of MC Shan and Run DMC samples, Nine eschewed the grittier, harder edged street style, typical of New York emcees of the period.

Lead single "Watchuwant" with its jeep-riding video, its follow up, the Rakim-sampling "Any Emcee" and "The Cypha" are clearly the best cuts on the album. Overall, the album is well produced and because Nine never "blew up" commercially, the deleted CD is hard to find and commands a high second hand price.

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American Profile Presents: Roy Clark's Heart to Heart Roy Clark Manufacturer: Sheridan Square ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PAAIJ8 Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

1. Yesterday When I Was Young
2. Thank God And Greyhound
3. Honeymoon Feeling
4. Heart To Heart
5. The Tips Of My Fingers
6. I Never Picked Cotton
7. Come Live With Me
8. Somewhere Between Love and Tomorrow
9. If I Had To Do It All Over Again
10. Another Lonely Night With You
11. Something Average
12. I'd Fall In Love Tonight

Tracks:

1. In the Sweet By and By
2. Pray For Peace
3. Me And Jesus
4. Safely In the Arms Of Jesus
5. I Would Crawl All the Way (To the River)
6. Peace In the Valley
7. If I Can Help Somebody
8. Heaven's Green Fields
9. It Is No Secret
10. Why Me Lord
11. The King's Highway
12. Leaning On the Everlasting Arms

Average customer rating: kk and tha d set it off

2nd II None 2nd II None Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Classic 220 Skanless ASIN: B000000CGD Release Date: 1991-09-06

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. More Than A Player
3. If You Want It
4. Be True To Yourself
5. Let The Rhythm Take You
6. Comin' Like This
7. Underground Terror
8. Just Ain't Me
9. The Life Of A Player
10. Ain't Nothin' Wrong
11. What Goes Up
12. Mystic
13. Punk Mutha Fuckaz
14. Niggaz Trippin'

Customer Reviews:

kk and tha d set it off.......2002-11-02

this is classic prodyced by quik and he raps on here on a few cuts along with fellow homies amg and hi c. this was tight back in 91 some nice mellow cuts like let the rhytym take you and ain't nuthin wrong to cuts where the whole 304 posse brag about sex on niggaz trippin the songs are funny for so called gangster rap and if you love dj quik, hi c and amg you can;t front on kk and tha d this was the last cd they made until 1998's classic 220 came out which is a must have.

Average customer rating: taken over Gotta Have This Album

Gotta Have House - Best Of House Music Vol 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best of House Music, Vol. 3: House Music All Night Long Best of House Music, Vol. 4: Future House Original Chicago House Classics Best of House Music: Disco Nights, Vol. 5 Grand 12 Inches, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000000CEJ Release Date: 1989-05-16

Tracks:

1. Pink Cadillac (Extended Club Mix) - Natalie Cole
2. I Need Somebody - Kechia Jenkins
3. Baby Don't Go (La Casa Vocal) - FFWD
4. Work It To The Bone - LNR
5. Shake Your Body - Jeanette Thomas
6. Instinctual (Def Vocal Mix) - Imagination
7. Can You Party - Royal House
8. The Party - Kraze
9. A Day in the Life - Black Riot
10. Join Hands - Taravhonty
11. Love is the Message - Maxtrack Orchestra
12. If You Should Need A Friend (The Friendship Mix) - Blaze

Customer Reviews:

taken over.......2007-04-06

I bought this for myself but my boyfriend has taken over the Cd. He is a bigger house head than me, so it stays in his cd player

Gotta Have This Album.......2004-12-31

Once again we get a treat with this installment of the Best Of House Music series. This time from a New York/New Jersey point of view. On this compilation there only 2 Chicago artists + 1 Chicago producer. The other tracks are performed, produced or remixed by people in the NY/NJ circle (which is the great equalizer since club and radio DJs in Chicago were playing alot of NY/NJ tracks along with their home-grown tracks). The ones that really do it to me are "Work It To The Bone" and "Shake Your Body"--these are my "Jackin'" tracks. For the more melodic/spiritual side of the House I also go for "Love Is The Message" and "If You Should Need A Friend". Let me make a small confession concerning the latter song: I have an old mix, from 1989, recorded from a college radio station that has that song in it. I eventually found out who that was when I bought the album. Now, Blaze is one of the most acclaimed House groups, and they're still going strong!

Listening to this album takes you to the time when House Music was everywhere in Chicago and everywhere it was it was phat!

Im sure the New Yorkers and the New Jersey heads are feeling what I'm saying...if you are shouts out to you--you're represented really well on this album!!!

Average customer rating: ONE OF BEST HIP HOP CDS EVER PUT TOGETHER Original Style from Da Bronx !!! A throwback...artistic, nostalgic hip hop This cd is hot!!! Uptown of a beautiful Saturday Night (4.5 Stars)

Uptown Saturday Night Camp Lo Manufacturer: Profile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Livin' Proof 93 'Til Infinity Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop Nocturnal Let's Do It Again ASIN: B000000CJI Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

1. Krystal Karrington
2. Luchini AKA This Is It
3. Park Joint
4. B-Side to Hollywood - Camp Lo, Trugoy the Dove
5. Killin' Em Softly
6. Sparkle
7. Black Connection
8. Swing - Camp Lo,
9. Rockin' It AKA Spanish Harlem
10. Say Word - Camp Lo,
11. Negro League - The Bones, Camp Lo,
12. Nicky Barnes AKA It's Alright - Camp Lo,
13. Black Nostaljack AKA Come On
14. Coolie High
15. Sparkle [Mr. Midnight Mix]

Amazon.com

While they aren't the first to do so, Camp Lo's Sonny Cheeba and Geechie Suede make a direct appeal from hip-hop's current generation back to the blaxploitation era on Uptown Saturday Night, which recrafts the up-tempo, party atmosphere of the swinging 1970s, resplendent in the musical and cultural iconography of Harlem- and Bronx-style blaxploitation. Even for listeners who never watched Shaft, Superfly, or The Mack, Camp Lo's songs carry themselves with a cool air of slick styles. As critics have noted, Cheeba and Suede's lyrics are often nonrhyming barrages of key blaxploitation terminology that--read conventionally--actually make no sense, but their spitfire pacing makes up in style what their verses lack in content (which is actually a pretty good description of blaxploitation, if you think about it). Much credit needs to go to producer Ski (who was also the musical mastermind behind Jay Z's impressive debut, Reasonable Doubt), who shows a smart sampling ear with bubbly pop tracks that are infectious enough to rock the party while still appealing to hardcore hip-hop heads. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

ONE OF BEST HIP HOP CDS EVER PUT TOGETHER.......2007-07-06

Let me give you some background. I brought this cd back in 98 around the time they first dropped. It was a classic then, and it still holds up now. This cd is so unique it's ridiculous. Nobody else sounds like camplo, 10 years running. For those that don't know the new album drops the 24th of this month, I heard the black hollywood track off of it, and it's crazy. Anybody who claims to be a hip hop head and don't have this album or never heard of them, please take they hip hop card cause they lying to us. Camp Lo is hip hop in this crazy a** rap world we in now. Ski producing the new album like he did with uptown, "I get krystal carrington ice rock griddy"

Original Style from Da Bronx !!!.......2007-06-25

This duo is from da Bronx (NYC) and it is composed by 2 rappers :Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede.
Cheeba said:"Thanks to all the cats that laugh at my style and then copy !!!"
Camp Lo formed in 1995.
They are most notable for their flair towards blaxploitation in their style of dress and in their lyrics.

Camp Lo uses slang heavily, often to the point of near incomprehensibility. A typical example of their lyrics is:

"Casanova brown, levitating jiggy in da shiggy's / In la hotta car 54 chasin' diamond runners / Headin' ice-bound, where every chilla dime can get / Your Harlem buck strut freezin' world heist Hollywood."

This is one of the best rap records in all the history of the Hip-Hop !!!

P.S.: Please check up my rap listmania, just clicking on my nickname and clicking above my listmania. Here there are 40 Hip-Hop albums choosed by me just for winning people and not for fans of the mortal masochism rap !!!
I assure that in my rap albums' list you will find the best American Hip-Hop albums. There are dance beats and strong ones and lyrics just for the winninf person in the life !!!

P.S:
LUCHINI aka...
Intro:

This is it (What?!)
Luchini pourin' from the sky
Lets get rich (What?!)
The cheeky vines
The sugar dimes
Cant quit (What?!)
Now pop the cork and steam the vega
And get lit (What?! What?! What?!)

Verse One:

Introducin' phantom of the dark
Walk through my heaven with levitation
From efficient
and these leathers showboatin with Rugars
Flash vines Belafonte vigga
Lets get for what it's worth
As we confiscate your figgas

Cassanova brown levitatin jiggy in da shiggy's
In la hotta Car 54 chasin diamond runners
Headin ice bound, where every chilla dime can get
Your Harlem buck strut freezin world hice Hollywood
Madame Butterfly let me in your house of pleasure
From the knuckle swat shadowboxin catchin black-eye blues

I play the deef (What?!)
Sensations at the Monte Barbie screamin (Cheeba!)
For fillin pleasures at my castles (Blow the smoke out!)
The boss of Vegas substitutes when the Dutch is gone
The Lo don't stop give me shouts
Its the season sauters
Souflers for swervin no corners
We magnets to moolah
Livin wit Charlie's Angels hornets
No smilin were slidin
That gets you caught up in the octa
Or deaded for movin
Its just like that as we proceed

Saturday night special better take it lightly Ja-Jiyah
A happy time quest to the coast of Key Largo wire-ah
The chain gang keep your ears out for our years
Sippin' fountain root house of bamboo paradise

Chorus: repeat 2X

This is it (What?!)
Luchini pourin' from the sky
Lets get rich (What?!)
The cheeky vines
The sugar dimes
Cant quit (What?!)
Now pop the cork and steam the vega
And get lit (What?!)
[1st time] This is it (What?!)
[2nd time] (What?! What?!)

Verse Two:

For these feral herds of seas of black cheese that I can't missa
Silky Days, satin nights taken flights down
We sensation spanish flyin with the lady Scarface
Bottoms up sunshine.. Love Potion Number 9

And we headin from the magic city chessin this sweet
On your orifachiny in London
Relaxation in Bora Bora
Got notion to bring it... sing it
Love up in my function
Stonin... robbin
We hiestin merchandise and gunnin
Love it... leave it
But bless the war chief or his bison
Get it... got it
The Lo will forever be nicin

Yeah; the Sonny Cheeba he be sippin Armaretta
The Geechie Gracious he be sippin Armaretta
We float the tri-state drink in this satin vines
This Coolie High jack pack from the sugar shack
Then what we do after we sip the Armaretta
We start the Harlem River quiver
Dig it sweet daddy
Sharpen the crimson blade
High sierra seranade
Anatomy for seduction be this here
Jealousy...

Enter the place with grace
Jersey Armaretta the burstin of clouds
It pours.. everything seems better
Or flats with love we move
Only in the mist
Its Lo its life
And we can't get enough of this

Chorus: repeat 2X

This is it (What?!)
Luchini pourin' from the sky
Lets get rich (What?!)
The cheeky vines; the sugar dimes
Cant quit (What?!)
Now pop the cork and steam the vega
And get lit (What?!)
[1st time] This is it (What?!)
[2nd time] This is it (What?!) (x2)

Outro:

Yeah
The Sonny Cheeba he be sippin Armaretta
The Geechy Gracious he be sippin Armaretta
The Joe King he be sippin Armaretta
The Chaquita Kid he be sippin Armaretta
We got high stakes for mine Kiwa Armaretta
And then my man Ill Will sip Armaretta
And then my man Cab in the tray sippin that
We slide through the Tri-State with the hi-hat
And then I float side-to-side in my Coolie High
And then I peep the sunset with this Spanish Fly
Yeah
And then I float down south with the Boogie Flats
And then I slide up in-between a ziggy
And all of that gibs

A throwback...artistic, nostalgic hip hop.......2006-12-06

Camp Lo's 1997 debut "Uptown Saturday Night" is a very underappreciated, unique hip hop album. The duo of Sonny Cheeba and Geechie Suede create a type of hip hop that is really unique and original. Their bouncy, happy rhyming style is just really fun, they both have cool flows and interesting voices, they really keep you listening. Producer Ski, one of the more underrated east coast producers of the 90s, creates dense musical soundscapes that are often just beautiful. If I were to pick two words to describe the sound of "Uptown Saturday Night," they would be rich and majestic. The sound is really nostalgic of multiple eras past, sampling classic jazz, soul, funk, and even early hip hop standards. This is one of the last great party albums, balancing the joyful banger singles with the toned, thoughtful slow tracks. I highly recommend "Uptown Saturday Night," this album is really special in a lot of ways and has been slept-on for too long.

The album begins with "Krystal Karrington," an upbeat, funky start where Cheeba and Suede introduce themselves as lyricists with their silky, smooth stylings. One of the best hip hop singles of all time follows, "Luchini aka This Is It." From the singalong chorus to the perfect horn-laden beat to the joyfully happy lyrics, this song is perfect, and there's not much more I can say, it makes the album worth the purchase alone. "Park Joint" uses a really catchy funky sample, I remember Pete Rock using this sample in the past, it's an upbeat track and a party-starter. "B-Side to Hollywood" has jazzy muted horns and the duo steals the show on the mic, the hook is great too. "Killin' `Em Softly" has a slower beat but some of the album's hardest verses. I love "Sparkle," a jazzy and beautiful nighttime song with another nice chorus. "Black Connection" has a sad and dramatic sample, once again the two rappers shine over great production, really bringing out the best in the music. "Swing" is another well-produced, catchy cut, and "Rockin' It aka Spanish Harlem" has some Latin influence. "Say Word" and "Negro League" are two lyrical highlights. "Nicky Barnes aka It's Alright" is dripping with style, and "Black Nostaljack aka Come On" is one of my favorites on the disc. "Coolie High" is gorgeous, slow and sultry. The album closes with an interesting mix of "Sparkle," it has no noticeable drumbeat and sounds like spoken whispered poetry.

"Uptown Saturday Night" is an album unlike any other I've heard, it has tons of replay value and is just executed with near perfection. The two rappers are so unique, excelling on multiple levels, and the production is almost flawless. I don't know if it came at the wrong time or was just above the world's head, but this one is highly recommended, it's a slept-on and underrated gem.

This cd is hot!!!.......2006-09-21

I always wanted this cd but everty time I caught the video I could never catch the name of the group and every time I called the radio to ask them who song it was they act real stupid so I gave up. But I finally caught the video over the weekened and got the name of the group and ordered the cd immediately. I just got it in the mail yesterday and thanks to all the reviews it really made me want it I knew it would be a hot cd and to my satisfaction it was. Oh and I diffently agree with pankysweet SONNY CHEEBA is fine his smile makes me want to melt to!!!

Uptown of a beautiful Saturday Night (4.5 Stars).......2006-05-09

I've never heard of Camp Lo until I started visiting this site and how everyone kept saying that this was a good Cd, so I had to check it out myself. Camp Lo (Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede) looks like they've been holding down the party scene of hip hop comming from The Bronx. One song that I like is "Luchini aka This Is It" (I never understood the aka's in the titles) but it sounds like a song from the 70's. "Krystal Karrington" is the opening track that will set the tone of the CD. "B-Side To Hollywood" could be a dance joint to fit this duo's feel of trying to create a Hollywood type scene along with their style. "Black Connection" is another standout track that I like. "Rocking It aka Spanish Harlem" has a little salsa groove to the type of song. "Black Nostaljack" is a good song also. "Coolie High" appeared on the Coolie High soundtrack back in '96, one I also like.

One track I didn't like that much was "Killing Them Softly", somewhat of a track that doesn't fit their style. Other than that I think this CD was one of the best jams that came out back in 1997. It gives you a feel for one of those Grown And Sexy Club settings. Cheeba and Suede come correct on the microphone in this CD. Highly Recommended if you want to hear some upscale party tracks with tight lyrics.

Standouts: Luchini, Black Connection, Rockin' It, Black Nostaljack, Coolie High

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