Sweet Inspiration

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This Houston-based combo incorporates elements of honky-tonk traditionalism, rockabilly revivalism, and blues-rock revisionism. But what the Hollisters--named after Mayberry's town bootlegger--are really about is some revved-up hillbilly boogie. Imagine the young Johnny Cash sitting in with the original Fabulous Thunderbirds and you'll be in the right ballpark. Sweet Inspiration, the band's second album, covers a surprising amount of ground, from the deep Houston roots of Eddie Noack's "Walk 'Em Off" to the Cajun-flavored "Fishin' Man," the two-steppin' "Drinking for Two," the Chuck Berry-styled "Love Rustler," and the rousing title track. Vocalist Mike Barfield is responsible for the Cash comparisons, though he goes places stylistically the Man in Black never imagined. Guitarist Eric Danheim is a master of taste and tone, while the diesel-powered rhythm section of bassist Denny "Cletus" Blakely and Kevin "Snit" Fitzpatrick puts so many sloppy y'alternative outfits to shame. (Danheim left the band following the recording and has been replaced by Chris Miller, formerly with Wayne Hancock and Marcia Ball.) --Rick Mitchell

Tracks:

Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

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Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

Tracks:

Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.

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Mrs Henderson Presents
Absolutely infectious!!!
A Creation and Recreation of Nostalgia
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Upbeat and Fun!

Mrs. Henderson Presents

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000CC3SDC
Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

Overture
Bored with Widowhood
Letting in the Sunshine
Revuedeville
Persuading Tommy
Sweet Inspiration
Vivian Van Damm
Goody Goody
After the Ball
Shilling for the Hour
Joyride
Fall of France: La Marseillaise
Blitz: Bombing/The Grecian Frieze/Defiance
Babies of the Blitz
Blue Nightfall
Girl in the Fan
All the Things You Are
Elegy
Sails of the Windmill
Girl in the Little Green Hat

Customer Reviews:

Mrs Henderson Presents.......2007-05-16

A very enjoyable and at times funny movie. Judi Dench gives one of her best perfomances with excellent support from the other cast members. This is a movie one could watch several times and never tire of it. AAA+++

Absolutely infectious!!!.......2007-03-28

From start to finish, MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS is the finest collection of solid standards and George Fenton's own recreated time-period evocations,fully fleshed and skillfully performed and recorded.The talents of singer Will Young will not go unnoticed, especially in his heartbreaking rendition of ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE.Your toes will be tapping,your lips will be smiling and you will be glad that this soundtrack and wonderful film are yours!You will be transported to WW2 England and you will be humming these tunes day and night.

A Creation and Recreation of Nostalgia.......2006-04-23

George Fenton has put together a musical score for the completely delightful MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS that is a combination of original music deeply influenced by the time of the film (London during WW II) and some of the best 'old favorite songs' from that time. In the film the music is always present, whether in the performances on the Windmill Theater stage or in the lyricism of the acting by Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins and crew.

Fenton includes such terrific oldies as Johnny Mercer's 'Goody Goody', Charles Harris' 'After the Ball', Noel Gay's 'Letting in the Sunshine', Frank Loesser's 'Blue Nightfall', and Jerome Kern's 'All the things you are'. He segues these pieces with his own fine orchestrations and the result is a score that not only enhances the mood of the film, but one that stands alone as a recording. The various performers include Camille O'Sullivan, Charlene Ford, Ciaran Connolly, Elise Audeyev, Frances Garvey, Frank Lawson, Joseph McMurray, Kate Power, Matthew Hart, Melody Squire, Rachel Lawrence, Sir Thomas Allen!, Sophie Brown, The O'Brien Sisters, Vanessa Barmby, Vicki Davids, and Victoria Hay.

This is a recording to conjure up memories not only of a successful film but also of a time when music conveyed a lot of emotion during times of stress. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, April 06

Mrs. Henderson Presents.......2006-03-24

Met ALL my expectations, having seen/loved the film - especially the orchestration, arrangements, and vocals. Sound quality superb.
I've played this CD for others - of all age groups - all agree it's a defininte winner.

Upbeat and Fun!.......2006-03-22

Love this CD for the nostalgia! My favorite track is "All the Things You Are" by J.Kern and O.Hammerstein. This year's Oscar telecast produced a montage of film clips to this track including the last scene from "Mrs. Henderson Presents" and it was so emotion granting as is the song. Many of the other songs are from a time period right before WWII, but they are just fun and upbeat -- it was the depression, people needed to be uplifted with such such songs as "Letting in the Sunshine" and "Goody Goody." Judi Dench was asked by someone in the bleachers at the Oscars how it felt to be nominated this year for Mrs. Henderson, and she answered back, "just listen to the soundtrack darling!" How great is that???!!!!

Songs of Faith & Inspiration/What the World Needs Now Is Love

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great
great
Sweet Chirping!
AT THEIR PRIME

Songs of Faith & Inspiration/What the World Needs Now Is Love
The Sweet Inspirations
Manufacturer: Spy
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Binding: Audio CD

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The Best of the Sweet Inspirations
The Estelle, Myrna and Sylvia
Blue Soul Belles, Vol. 2
Sweet Inspirations
The New Message/Standing Here Wondering

ASIN: B000066ALF
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

What A Friend
I Shall Know Him
Swing Low
Guide Me
Looking On The Bright Side
He'll Fight
Without A Doubt
The 23rd Psalm
Down By The Riverside
Pilgrims Of Sorrow
Alfie
What The World Needs Now Is Love
To Love Somebody
Watch The One Who Brings You The News
Am I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again
Unchained Melody
You Really Didn't Mean It
Just Walk In My Shoes
Where Did It Go
I Could Leave You Alone
That's How Strong My Love Is
I Don't Want To Go On Without You

Album Description

First time CD reissue of two classic albums by female soul/gospel quartet. Remastered, with liner notes by R&B expert David Nathan.

Album Description

Coupling of two 1968 Atlantic albums, first time ever on CD, both produced by Tom Dowd. The first set includes Alfie, To Love Somebody, Watch The One Who Brings The News, A, I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again, Unchained Melody, You Really Didn't Mean It, Walk In My Shoes, Where Did It Go, I Could Leave You Alone, That's How Strong My Love Is & I Don't Want To Go On Without You; second album is a gospel record that includes Pilgrim of Sorrow, Down By The Riverside, The 23rd Psalm, Without A Doubt, He'll Fight My Battles, Swing Low, I Shall Know Him, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Looking On The Right Side & Guide Me. 24-bit digitally remastered, liner notes by R&B expert David Nathan.

Customer Reviews:

great.......2005-04-08

this 2 cd combo was awesome. On every song they harmonize extremely well. I really enjoyed the gospel set because on the group efforts (there are two solos (What a Friend and Pilgrims of Sorrow) by Cissy Houston and I think Swing Low is completely sung by Myrna Smith) their sound is so rich and full, they sound more like a choir than 4 singers. The songs are really interesting and really inspiring. What the world Needs Now is awesome, too. The group's version of Alfie is fantastic and so is just about every other song on the cd.

great.......2005-04-08

Sweet Chirping!.......2005-01-06

These WOMEN CAN SING! The harmonies are impeccable!
You can't get anymore Soulful than the Sweet Inspirations!
If you are a music lover, then you must have something "Sweet" in your collection!

AT THEIR PRIME.......2003-09-20

Hailed as one of the greatest ensemble groups in R&B history THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS (CISSY HOUSTON, ESTELLE BROWN, MYRNA SMITH, AND SYLVIA SHEMWELL) were not as big as they should have been in terms of popularity. Compared to album sales for MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS, THE SUPREMES or THE RONNETTES they were not at the top. But with one listen you become aware that they were by far more talented and polished. The main reason could be that ATLANTIC records employed them as session vocalists for every big act or solo performer at that time. If one markets their album really well maybe they are not available to perform on everyone else's record? (Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Esther Phillips, Wilson Pickett)

Be that as it may that didnt stop them from releasing some stellar soul music. This release just issued on cd in 2002 catches a gospel and pop/r&b recording.

On the gospel set(SONGS OF FAITH AND INSPIRATION)Cissy Houston (mother of WHITNEY) writes half of the tunes. The hand clapping, toe tapping "Looking on the brightside" is pure traditional gospel and inspiring. Estelle takes the lead on the accapella "He'll fight". A true testament of THE SWEET's vocal power and harmony. Other standouts are "The 23rd psalm" and Cissy's solo reading of "Pilgrim of Sorrow".

The second part of the cd brings you to the pop/r&b side with "WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE". The title track is slammed from beginning to end with the vocal power and mesmorizing harmonies this group can provide. One of the best versions of the great song ever! Their version of "Alfie" clearly overshadows Dionne Warwick's version. The whole release is consistent with first class production and special readings of classics by THE BEE GEES ("To love somebody") and even OTIS REDDING ("Thats how strong my love is"). The original "You really didnt mean it" is pure soul balladry as Cissy again takes lead on a song about a love that wasnt meant to be.

Tracks:

I'll Be Right Back
Alouette - Liberace, George Liberace, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Theme and Welcome Back
Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody in Blue/Embraceable You/Love Walked ...
Hillbilly Music
Hey Liberace
Intro
Liberace Boogie
Intro
Rosary
George and His Hot Fiddle
Sweet Sue, Just You
How About Another One?
Tea for Two
Sometimes I'm Ashamed to Take the Money
Alexander's Ragtime Band/Old Folks at Home
Taking Requests
Hollywood Bowl Concerto: Jalousie (Jealousy)/Star Dust/Walkin' My Baby
Closing Theme and Good Night

Album Description

2 CD set includes-At The Hollywood Bowl & Hollywood Bowl Encore. These two albums comprise a memorable 1954 performance including, for the first time, the entire concert, complete with Liberace's colorful monologues. Highlights include 'Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)', 'Bumble Boogie' and 'Twelfth Street Rag'. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

The essence of a great entertainer catpured........2004-05-03

Liberace was a great showman and entertainer. This double CD is the best record of his classic act and demonstrates what Liberace was all about. Although recorded in 1954 the sound quality is fine and many of the elements from that period remained part of Liberace's act over more than 30 years. Interestingly - he was not yet using "I'll Be Seeing You" as his exit music. If there is anything you like about Liberace - get this CD.
NB Amazon (on 2/5/04) was only listing the tracks on the second CD.

Kiri Te Kanawa - Songs of Inspiration / Julius Rudel, Mormon Tabernacle Choir

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The golden voice of song
One of Her Best
Why forcing?
One of My Favorite Kiri Recordings

Kiri Te Kanawa - Songs of Inspiration / Julius Rudel, Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Giuseppe Verdi , Ludwig van Beethoven , Charles Gounod , Felix Mendelssohn , Johann Strauss II , Pietro Mascagni , Cesar Franck , Anonymous , Richard Rodgers , Sir Henry Rowley Bishop , Julius Rudel , Kiri Te Kanawa , Utah Symphony Orchestra , and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B0000041VM
Release Date: 1989-10-23

Tracks:

Casanova: Nonnenchor (Nuns' Chorus)
Redemption: O Divine Redeemer
Nabucco: Va, pensiero (Chorus of the Hebrew slaves)
Responsorium et Hymnus: Hear My Prayer
Christ On The Mount Of Olives: Hallelujah
Ave Maria
Cavalleria Rusticana: Regina coeli (Easter Hymn)
Psalm 150
Auf Flugeln des Gesanges (On Wings of Song)
Come, Come, Ye Saints
Carousel: You'll Never Walk Alone
Home Sweet Home (Sung in Maori)
The Sound Of Music: Climb Every Mountain

Customer Reviews:

The golden voice of song.......2007-01-09

A wonderful recording which I purchased years ago in cassette form, and wore out! So happy to be able to buy in CD form, and well worth listening to. Kiri Te Kanawa has a glorious soprano voice, full of warmth and colour, and her interpretation of song is in my opinion second to none."Songs of inspiration"
really does inspire and feed the soul. As a music lover, and singer myself I love all of the pieces on this album with a passion.

One of Her Best.......2002-05-06

This is one of the best performances of an operatic artist with the Morman Tabernacle choir in existance. Kiri's poise, music selections, and execution are flawless. The ending of "You'll Never Walk Alone" which would be forced for other artists is effortless for Kiri.

For anyone who enjoys choir music with guest artists, this recording is a "must buy".

Why forcing?.......2002-03-21

I bought the cassette (not the CD), and found one of my favorite songs there: You'll Never Walk Alone. This song was one that once encouraged me to walk with 'my head up high' during the (most) difficult time of my life.

What I don't understand from Dame Tekanawa is that at the end of the song, she forced a "show-off" ending with the unnecessary high note. I don't know what that had given impact to when doing it in front of an audience, but in the recording, it sure was not beautiful.

Other numbers were marvellous. I've always liked Dame Tekanawa.

One of My Favorite Kiri Recordings.......2000-02-27

I brought this after watching (And taping) her 1989 Mormon Tabernacle Temple concert on PBS in 1992, and I have to said, this is one of my favorite Kiri recordings ever. It's still is!

There's some great selections on there that Kiri fans will enjoy, such as the Cavalleria Easter Hymn, Auf Flugeln Des Gesanges, Home Sweet Home sung in her native Maori (Dame Kiri herself is half-Maori), as well as some that doesn't appear on PBS (Such as the rarely-heard Nuns' Chorus, the Nabucco Va Pensiero, and Hear My Prayer sung in English).

Althrough the CD is recorded live, as the booklet notes stated, portions are topped and tailed in a separated studio session, to give the CD a studio-like recording.

I do enjoy it so often. Now, only if the video of that concert is released commerically, so we can pleased it a lot.

Sweet Inspiration
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Let the Sounds Seep In

Amidst All Their Influences, Where are the Hollisters?

Good Driving Music

Twangin' Good Time

Hollisters have another winner!

Sweet Inspiration
The Hollisters
Manufacturer: Hightone Records
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The Land of Rhythm & Pleasure

ASIN: B000046PXH
Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

Fishin' Man
Sweet Inspiration
Love Rustler
Tonkin'
Thrill Of The Ride
Sugarland
Little Ole You
Holes In The Road (Dumptruck)
Two Trains
Walk 'Em Off
Little Everyday
Drinking For Two
The Last Picture Show

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This Houston-based combo incorporates elements of honky-tonk traditionalism, rockabilly revivalism, and blues-rock revisionism. But what the Hollisters--named after Mayberry's town bootlegger--are really about is some revved-up hillbilly boogie. Imagine the young Johnny Cash sitting in with the original Fabulous Thunderbirds and you'll be in the right ballpark. Sweet Inspiration, the band's second album, covers a surprising amount of ground, from the deep Houston roots of Eddie Noack's "Walk 'Em Off" to the Cajun-flavored "Fishin' Man," the two-steppin' "Drinking for Two," the Chuck Berry-styled "Love Rustler," and the rousing title track. Vocalist Mike Barfield is responsible for the Cash comparisons, though he goes places stylistically the Man in Black never imagined. Guitarist Eric Danheim is a master of taste and tone, while the diesel-powered rhythm section of bassist Denny "Cletus" Blakely and Kevin "Snit" Fitzpatrick puts so many sloppy y'alternative outfits to shame. (Danheim left the band following the recording and has been replaced by Chris Miller, formerly with Wayne Hancock and Marcia Ball.) --Rick Mitchell

Customer Reviews:

Let the Sounds Seep In .......2007-03-02

Barfield and crew get it right again. Nowhere else is Texas and this CD bleeds Texas. Turn it up and damn the neighbors. Almeda genoa Road in Houston is noted as having more ice houses than any other road in America. On any given drive-by, car windows cranked down, one can hear the guitar riffs, the thumping bass, the tapping rhythms of Snit, and Mike's bellowing - deeper than a bullfrog's and saltier than an anchovy eminating from their upped garage doors. If you want to know what Texas sounds like this is it.

Amidst All Their Influences, Where are the Hollisters?.......2004-03-14

Western swing, rockabilly, Johnny Cash, a little Jerry Lee Lewis, and most strongly Mavericks and Derailers. You get all that with this CD and those are some undoubtedly powerful good influences. What you don't get, at least this listener didn't, is much sense that this is a band taking off from those influences and building its own identity. Every cut is well-played and easy on the ear, good driving music, but nothing memorable. I will definitely give the Hollisters this -- they know how to open and close an album. Fishin' Man is a rollicking kickoff and The Last Picture Show a spooky closing. In between, though, I felt like I'd heard it all before.

Good Driving Music.......2003-08-12

This is the type of music that makes one want to put it in the CD player, put the top down and drive. Honest to goodness Texas music. A clear and clean recording. Will make it a point to see them when out that way. Recommended to anyone regardless of music taste. Lyrics clean and understandabel.

Twangin' Good Time.......2000-08-26

The Hollisters offer up a combination of honest-to-goodness honky tonk and Texas-style hillbilly rock. The Derailers may be better known in alt.country, but whereas the Derailers sound a bit arch, the Hollisters sound energetic and genuine. You`ll get the idea with the first track "Fishin' Man," full of personality and twang. "Thrill of the Ride" has a Waylon Jennings beat and jangle combined with a vocal that echoes Johnny Cash. The driving twang runs the gamut from Cash to Buddy Holly. If your tastes fall anywhere inbetween, Sweet Inspiration is a very enjoyable record.

Hollisters have another winner!.......2000-05-01

I don't know what album I like better - their 1st or 2nd. The 2nd album is different but in a very good way. This is an album that you could play again and again and never get tired of listening to. We discovered them a year ago in a bar in Dallas and just saw them again at the same bar. They are one of those bands that sound the same in person as they do on the album. This is a must-buy album!

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Sweet Country Inspiration

Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CDCABM

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4 discs of country hits including... The Wings of a Dove, Ferlin Husky; Put Your Hand in the Hand, The Old Village Choir; I Need Thee Every Hour, Don Gibson; Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Patsy Cline; When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, Jim Ed Brown; Church in the Wildwood, David Houston; Crying in the Chapel, The Fireside Family Singers and Orchestra; How Great Thou Art, Lee Greenwood; What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Bobby Helms; Michael, Row the Boat Ashore, The Jordanaires; You Cant Be a Beacon (If Your Light Dont Shine), Donna Fargo; In the Garden, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers; (Therell Be) Peace in the Valley (for Me), The Jordanaires; In the Sweet By and By, The Wildwood Choir and Orchestra; Whispering Hope, Jim Ed Brown; Family Bible, Claude Gray; Rock of Ages, T. Graham Brown; The Lords Prayer, Lee Greenwood; Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, The Sunset Choir and Sunset Strings Orchestra; Oh, Happy Day, Skeeter Davis.

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: Music for Divine Inspiration

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: Music for Divine Inspiration
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B0007PAMBA
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

When the Soul Never Dies [Instrumental]
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
Lord's Prayer
Stranger of Galilee
World Is Not My Home
Mighty Fortress [Instrumental]
Stand Up for Jesus
That's the Reason
Yes I Know
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
I Am Thine O Lord [Instrumental]
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Sweet Hour of Prayer
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Great Speckled Bird
I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me
Where We'll Never Grow Old
Standing in the Presence of the King
America
I'm Longing for Jesus

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Superhits: 1966 (Time Life Music)
Bobby Hebb , Bob Lind , The Mindbenders , The Happenings , The New Vaudeville Band , The Seekers , B.J. Thomas and the Triumphs , Petula Clark , Dusty Springfield , and Gary Lewis and the Playboys
Manufacturer: Time Life Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000SY0MPQ

Product Description

SONG LIST :1. California Dreamin - The Mamas & Papas 2. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 3. Sunny - Bobby Herb 4. DayDream - The Lovin' Spoonful 5. Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind 6. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield 7. A Groovy Kind of Love - The Mindbenders 8. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Cher 9. See You in September - The Happenings 10. Message to Michael - Dionne Warwick 11. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge 12. You Can't Hurry Love - The Surpremes 13. I'm a Believer - The Monkees 14. Sweet Talkin' Guy - The Chiffons 15. Cherish - The Associations 16. She's Just My Style - Gary Lewis & the Playboys 17. You Didn't Have to Be So Nice - The Lovin' Spoonful 18. Georgy Girl - The Seekers 19. Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band 20. My Love - Petula Clark 21. (You're My) Soul and Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers 22. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - B.J.Thomas

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Sweet Inspiration Rocks

Sweet Inspiration
Delaney Bramlett
Manufacturer: Lemon Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00028FLVS
Release Date: 2004-07-12

Tracks:

Sweet Inspiration
Gone
Get In
Things I Didn't Say
Let It Rain
Funky
Stay
I Have the Feel of It
Stay With Me
Tight Rack
Sweet Inspiration [Alternative Mix]
Gone [Alternative Mix]
Get In [Alternative Mix]
Let It Rain [Alternative Mix]

Customer Reviews:

Sweet Inspiration Rocks.......2005-05-29

The great Delaney Bramlett does it again!! I have to admit I'm a big DB fan... this guy has more soul in his little finger than most singers have in their whole body..(...)

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