Ready for Love

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Anyone who loves Robin & Linda Williams (and who has heard them and not loved them?) will no doubt feel the same about Barry & Holly Tashian, another married pair of singer-guitarists who straddle the country-folk boundary. The Tashians' Ready for Love showcases the kind of Appalachian close-interval harmony singing that links the bluegrass of the Stanley Brothers, the country of the Louvin Brothers, and the rock & roll of the Everly Brothers. The couple wrote 10 of the album's dozen tunes, and the simple but clear sentiments and melodies of the songs are perfect for this kind of singing. Their duet singing is remarkable, so close that it seems like a third voice, similar to Barry's and Holly's individual voices but different from either one. On the love song "Heaven with You," they achieve a hymnlike devotion; on the bluesy "(No One Gets Their Kicks On) Highway 86," Barry's high, lonesome vocal becomes even more lost-sounding when Holly joins in. On the title cut, "Ready for Love," the harmonies seem to buzz with excitement at the imminent arrival of romance. --Geoffrey Himes

Ready for Love,Barry & Holly Tashian,Rounder Select,Bluegrass,Contemporary Folk,Country,Country-Folk,Pop,Traditional Bluegrass

Average customer rating: You 're The One That I Want Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical. If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw Grease CD Reveiw

Grease - Deluxe Edition Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , and Stockard Channing Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rodgers, Richard | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grease (Rockin' Rydell Edition) Grease: A New 50's Rock 'N Roll Musical - The Original Broadway Cast Album Grease - The New Broadway Cast Recording (1994 Revival) Grease II (1982 Film) Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track ASIN: B0000C16OQ Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Grease - Fankie Valli
2. Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
4. You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John
5. Sandy - John Travolta
6. Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon
7. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
8. Greased Lightnin' - John Travolta
9. It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
10. Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
11. Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
12. Rock N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
13. Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
14. Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
15. Born To Hand-Jive - Sha-Na-Na
16. Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
17. Mooning - Cindy Bullens
18. Freddy, My Love - Cindy Bullens
19. Rock N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
20. There Are Worse Things I Could - Stockard Channing
21. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
22. We Go Together - Olivia Newton-John
23. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fain
24. Grease (Reprise) - Frankie Valli

Tracks:

1. Grease (Instrumental Version) - Gary Brown
2. Summer Nights (Sing-A-Long Version) - Jim Jacobs
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
4. You're The One That I Want (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
5. Sandy (Sing-A-Long Version) - Louis St. Louis
6. Greased Lightnin' (Single Version) - John Travolta
7. Rydell Fight Song (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
8. Greased Up And Ready To Go (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
9. Grease Megamix: You're The One That I Want/Greased Lightnin'/Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
10. Grease Dream Mix: Grease/Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
11. Summer Nights (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
12. You're The One That I Want (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John

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There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03

The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.

Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26

Well here we are with a great piece of history.

This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.

Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06

I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.

Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.

This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.

The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.

If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15

Disc 1 is like the original album, which I also own. 1 major flaw is that "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" cuts off at the very end of it! I was upset by this, hence the 3 stars instead of 4. Disc 2 is a lot of fun w/some remixes and sing-a-longs, all in all, I'm pretty happy with it being that I'm a HUGE Grease fan. If you like Grease, you'll love this, it's fun. Too bad when they "remastered" it, they didn't catch there 1 mistake. Oh well, at least I have it on another album.

Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26

This Grease CD is the best! I listen to it every week. I just love Your The One That I Want.:) Amazon.com has everything!Olivia Newton-John and the boy singer have the best voices. Now thatnks to Amazon.com I can listen to it! The Grease CD is the best!:)

Average customer rating: Are You Ready? Spice it up with someone special and "Ready For Love" in the Background A Significant Effort from a Pioneer Smooth Jazz Artist. Enchanting For lovers only !

Ready for Love Walter Beasley Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Presence You Are My Lady Stay with Me White Sand Shine ASIN: B000LPR4H6 Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

1. Free
2. La Nina
3. Be Thankful For What You've Got
4. Ready For Love
5. Rhea's Song
6. She Moves Me
7. Miss You
8. Land Of The Sun
9. Sugar Puddin'
10. Why Not You
11. Willa Mae's Place

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As formula-satisfying as most of his soft, soulful contemporary jazz is, Walter Beasley allows himself the luxury of branching out. On Ready for Love, the alto saxophone veteran goes on his first reggae outing, "She Moves Me," which with its synth trimmings won't sell any package trips to Jamaica, but still should appeal to his fans. Beasley also continues to find his comfort zone as a singer, channeling Curtis Mayfield via singer William DeVaughn and his 1974 hit, "Be Thankful for What You've Got." Beasley's cast of collaborators is large--eight producers are credited--but at this advanced stage in his career, people know what he wants and custom-deliver it to him. --Lloyd Sachs

Customer Reviews:

Are You Ready?.......2007-06-10

If you"re ready for love.Then You"re ready to give this album a listen."Ready For Love" is the second album of Mr Walter Beasley I"ve purchase the first being "For Her".Now I liked "For Her" but it didn"t turn me into a big fan of Walter Beasley.But this album does it"s smooth jazz at it"s best.And Walter Beasley on alto saxophone sounds wonderful.This is a good album for those who love smooth jazz.On the album Mr Beasley pays homage to the 70"s with great interpertations of Deniece Williams "Free" and William DeVaughn "Be Thankful".If you like sweet and mellow sounds check out the lovely "La Nina" and "Rhea"s Song".Walter Beasley turns vocalist on two songs on the album one of them being the sad and touching "Miss You".The song "Land Of The Sun" seems like a slight departure from the other songs on the album.With it"s sound effects and somewhat tropical feeling.All in all this is a very enjoyable album and I think one of Walter Beasley best efforts.Great music for relaxing times and romantic times.

Spice it up with someone special and "Ready For Love" in the Background.......2007-05-02

Once again, Walter's smooth ballads will sweep you away. He has a way of putting just the right touch on a CD featuring Ole School and new Ballads.

If you like a smooth, sexy, graceful approach with wonderful Love Ballads, this CD is for You.

A Significant Effort from a Pioneer Smooth Jazz Artist........2007-03-09

This is a significant effort from pioneer smooth jazz artist, Walter Beasley, that was not apparent from a first listen. But, after twice hearing his rousing renditions of Deniece Willliams', "Free" and William DeVaughn's, "Be Thankful for What You Got," it was apparent to me that this is one of the better smooth jazz releases for 2007. These renditions by Walter Beasley essentially re-invents these songs making them sound better than the already great originals. There are other compositions on this release that are also quite pleasant, and the recording quality of this disc is of reference quality. I would describe its sonic signature as clean, musical, and well balanced. The sound is the soulful side of smooth jazz, and it is quite good although you may have to skip around some of the songs on this CD. It certainly deserves to be in your collection if you like smooth jazz. However, please don't borrow it or burn (copy) it, but buy it, so we can keep these artists in business and encourage them to make more music. I say this because in all candor, I would rate this a 4.5 as this is not the best I've heard from Mr. Beasley. But, there is a distinct lack of new music from this genre, and new music will only come if we support these musicians.

Enchanting.......2007-03-05

Excellence music on this CD, I would recommend it to all smooth jazz listeners. A must have for your collect.

For lovers only !.......2007-01-23

Walter Beasley's latest album, "Ready For love". is the consummate title for a record filled with benevolent ballads of jazz that will perk up one's heart and put them in the mood for love.
"Free" opens with vocals from Tiffany Davis. The song then blends in Beasley's indisputable alto saxophone work along with drum work from Lil' John Roberts and Anthony Nelson Steele.
"La Nina" has Beasley echoing the genius of Kenny G on the alto saxophone, along with more intricate drum work from Roberts and Steele, buffeted by smooth percussion work from Ricardo Monzon.
"Be Thankful For What You've Got" has masterful keyboard work from Beasley, Steele, Dow Brain, Phil Davis, James Lloyd and Orville Wright. The title track has whimsy sounds accompanied by more keyboard work and the dulcet strains of Beasley on the sax.
To sum up, "Ready For Love", by Walter Beasley, is the perfect album to turn on when you want to get just the right affectionate response.(S.N.Kent)

Average customer rating: the perfect movie I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!! Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie Great CD musical memories

Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) Nacio Herb Brown , Gene Kelly , and Arthur Freed Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition) An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954 Film Soundtrack) M-G-M's Brigadoon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1954 Film) ASIN: B00006JOF3 Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Main Title/Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Fit As A Fiddle (And Ready For Love) - Gene Kelly
3. Tango (Temptation) - MGM Studio Orchestra
4. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Debbie Reynolds
5. All I Do Is Dream Of You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
6. Make 'Em Laugh - Donald O'Connor
7. Beautiful Girl Montage - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
8. Beautiful Girl - Jimmie Thompson
9. You Were Meant For Me - Gene Kelly
10. You Are My Lucky Star (Outtake) - Debbie Reynolds
11. Moses - Gene Kelly
12. Good Morning - Gene Kelly
13. Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
14. Would You? - Betty Noyes
15. Broadway Melody Ballet - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
16. Would You? End Title - Gene Kelly
17. Singin' In The Rain (In A-Flat) - Debbie Reynolds
18. Finale - Gene Kelly
19. Main Title (Alternate Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
20. Beautiful Girl (Alternate Version/Tempo Track) - Gene Kelly
21. Would You? (Unused Version) - Debbie Reynolds
22. Would You (Duet) (Unused Version) - Gene Kelly
23. Beautiful Girl (Unused Original Version) - Jimmie Thompson
24. Singin' In The Rain (Alternate Vocal) - Gene Kelly
25. Should I (Unused Instrumental) - MGM Studio Orchestra

Tracks:

1. The Broadway Melody - Charles King
2. You Were Meant For Me - Charles King
3. The Wedding Of The Painted Doll - James Burroughs
4. Singin' In The Rain - Cliff Edwards
5. Should I - Charles Kaley
6. Beautiful Girl - Sam Ash
7. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Gene Raymond
8. Broadway Rhythm - Frances Langford
9. I've Got A Feelin' Your Foolin' - Robert Taylor
10. You Are My Lucky Star - Marjorie Lane
11. Would You - Jeanette MacDonald
12. Good Morning - Judy Garland
13. Singin' In The Rain - Judy Garland
14. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Judy Garland
15. Dignity - MGM Studio Orchestra
16. Stunt Montage (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
17. First Silent Picture (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
18. Have Lunch With Me - MGM Studio Orchestra
19. Dancing On A Rainbow - Arthur Freed
20. Singin' In The Rain (Radio Broadcast) - Arthur Freed
21. Broadway Melody Ballet (Original Version) - Gene Kelly

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A vibrant tribute to MGM's legendary confluence of brains, talent, hard work, ambition--and dare we say it?--massive egos, Singin' in the Rain long ago took its rightful place among the first rank of the studio's dizzying catalog of film musicals. This double-disc, 46-track 50th-anniversary edition features all of the film's familiar songs, as well as numerous outtakes and extended versions, many culled directly from the film's original recording masters. Its second disc also chronicles the film's clever--if studio imposed--self-referential musical gambit of recycling a slate of Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown songs from Metro's first decade by including 14 of the originals, including performances by Jeanette McDonald, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Freed himself. Featuring a dozen previously unreleased recordings and an illustrated booklet containing the insightful reminiscences of the film's original writers, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, it's the ultimate musical companion to one of cinema's magical, enduring masterpieces. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The complete 50th Anniversary Edition and a bonus disc featuring the original recordings that inspired the 1952 MGM classic! Includes 12 previously unreleased tracks 'Would You?' (duet) (unused version), 'Beautiful Girl' (unused original version), 'Singin' In The Rain' (alternative vocal), 'Should I' (unused instrumental), 'You Were Meant For Me', 'All I Do Is Dream Of You', 'Broadway Rhythm', 'You Are My Lucky Star', 'Would You?', 'Dancing On A Rainbow' plus 'Broadway Melody Ballet' (original version). Rhino. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

the perfect movie.......2007-03-10

My old Gene did it: the perfect movie, the perfect american history, the perfect music. Some people think musicals are "B" movies. I say them: look about the dream, the performance, the music.
Who can say what is beatiful? Look at faces of Gene and Stan during the shooting on the set: whole concentration and attention for everything.
This is a unique moment in their story, and in the story of cinema.
Unforgettable.

I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!!.......2007-01-28

I love Singin' in the Rain. It was the movie that made me like musicals, not those simple, mellow movies like South Pacific and the Sound of Music, but REAL musicals, with people like Fred Astaire or Eleanor Powell tapping their hearts out, or great singers like Frances Langford or Dick Powell putting over a song like they mean it.The Singin' in the Rain 2disc special edition introduced me to my favorite movie, the Broadway Melody of 1936, the MOST AMAZING MOVIE EVER! So I was so glad when my parents got me the soundtrack to Singin' in the Rain, and besides the music of the 1951 versions of the Nacio Herb Brown/Arthur Freed, there are also the original versions of the songs in their original movies. I am so glad that Rhino put the duet of Robert Taylor and June Knight singing I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' on this CD set! It's my favorite song, and now I can listen to it! Hooray!! It's the best song EVER!! There's also vocals of Charles King singing the Broadway Melody, which is great! And many more, like Bing Crosby, Frances Langford, Jeanette MacDonald, and other great singers I can't think of right now. This CD set is great, the sound is nice and un-staticy (mostly), there are 30-plus songs, and the price is phenomenal. I love my favorite song, and now I can listen to it all day long!! Yay! :)

Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie.......2006-06-16

Yes, this is it--the first real musical I ever saw. Okay, I saw "Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music", and I love both of those musicals dearly. I had even seen "My Fair Lady." I thought musicals were all like those. Until this one. I had never seen such dancing. And this CD causes me to relive the joy of the musical each time I listen to it. Complete with the tap sounds. I love that they included even the deleted songs. Now we just need a DVD that has all the deleted scenes in context. But the studio probably threw all those away. Oh well, our imaginations can take care of what is missing.

Great CD.......2006-03-20

This is a great CD of music for your family to listen to. Our family enjoys it very much.

musical memories.......2006-03-14

I enjoyed this CD very much, as I remember seeing the movie years ago. I grew up watching MGM musicals and this was one of the best. I loved all of the wonderful songs that came from this movie. Great sound on this CD.

Average customer rating: A few surprises here BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER! Great CD Still in the Waits groove, but wait...there's more from vanguard to victoria

Ready for Love John Hammond Jr. Manufacturer: Back Porch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wicked Grin In Your Arms Again Push Comes to Shove Southern Fried I Can Tell ASIN: B000087DS3 Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Slick Crown Vic
2. No Chance
3. Easy Lovin'
4. Gin Soaked Boy
5. Spider and the Fly
6. Can't Remember to Forget
7. Color of the Blues
8. Same Thing
9. I Brought the Rain
10. Comes Love
11. Low Side of the Road
12. Money Honey
13. Just One More

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After 40 years of playing traditional blues, John Hammond reinvented himself at age 59 and began his current winning streak by trading his acoustic guitars for an armful of Tom Waits songs, resulting in 2001's exceptional Wicked Grin. Hammond stays plugged-in on Ready for Love, but taps a diverse group of songwriters that includes Waits, Willie Dixon, Los Lobos's David Hidalgo, George Jones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and country crooner Freddie Hart.

His voice--as full of character as weathered tarpaper on a Delta shack roof--does wonders with numbers like Hart's "Easy Lovin'," Billie Holiday's "Comes Love," and a slow, creep-show take on Dixon's "Same Thing" with a Hammond guitar solo that's deliberate perfection. The CD kicks off with "Crown Vic," a John Lee Hooker-inspired winner that's the second number Hammond's penned and recorded himself (the first was "Baby, Won't You Tell Me" from his 1964 sophomore album, Big City Blues). Hidalgo does double duty as producer and guitarist, infusing the album with the same spare, blues-drenched character that he brought to his Latin Playboys and Houndog projects. He and guitarist Frank Cirillo also provide the disc's sonic signature: intertwining, tremolo-soaked vintage guitar tones that help even the contemporary numbers sound like classics. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

A few surprises here.......2005-11-11

"Ready for Love" kicked off with a surprise for Hammond fans...the title track is his song!

Hammond had said around the time the CD came out that he'd not been pleased with early attempts at writing, but I certainly had not problem with this one. Kind of a Hooker-ish guitar line, and that deep, drawling tone of voice, quite alright with me.

John did pick some interesting covers: Freddie Hart's "Easy Lovin'" got a very different workout, somewhere between country and blues, Tom Waits' "Gin Soaked Boy" and a couple of George Jones tunes, "Color of the Blues" and "Just One More."

Augie Meyers and David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) figured in the recording and it's really a good recording. Some unusual tracks, some different takes and some definite work put in to make this album stand out from others.

This CD gets regular play by me, that should say something.

BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER!.......2003-06-30

I recently became a blues fan and I had the opportunity to attend John Hammond's concert in Conroe, Texas. This artist is unbelievable! I have never witnessed a more talented musician in my entire life! You can not even imagine the emotions this man inspires. He made the sound come alive. I can not put into words how truly talented and unbelievable this man is. I will attend any concert he plays and it appears I will be flying to do so as Texas is not a state he travels much. I witnessed his performance with Odetta & Ruthie Foster. Ruthie & John stole the show. IF YOU LIKE BLUES/FOLK YOU MUST OWN THIS CD! END OF STORY! I don't work for or get anything from promoting this album! GET IT! I have a signed copy and listen to it all the time! SLICK CROWN VIC, WOW! Hope this helps!

Great CD.......2003-05-15

This is a great CD. Buy the CD and catch him live if you can because the tunes are even more amazing.

Still in the Waits groove, but wait...there's more.......2003-04-04

It seems everyone who bought Wicked Grin wsa either a Waits fan or a Hammond fan. I was one of the former, never having connected with Hammond's take on traditional blues. Even on Wicked Grin, I thought he sounded a little like a lounge lizard at times, even while I was sort of irresistably drawn to the album.
So I wasn't really looking out for John Hammond's new album. I saw it on a Border's listening station and tried it out from idle curiosity. The first tune "Slick Crown Vic," had me thinking this wasn't bad--still making the same general kind of noise he made with Waits. "Easy Lovin'" had me grinning at the choice of such a song. But "Spider and the Fly" sealed the deal. The rhythm guitar and the sly, growly vocals, along with an insistent, sinuous groove, just made me believe a song and its master had finally met. The Stones did it well, even at their young age at the time, but that song was made for this treatment.
That to me is the highlight of the album, but it doesn't slide far from that level. The two Waits songs are right in keeping with the previous album. The two George Jones songs are just the durnedest thang to hear a cover of anywhere, but guaranteed make you smile with glee. The only song I think could have been traded for something elsse is his take on "Money Honey." Not that it's bad--the world just doesn't need another cover of that song.
I wouldn't put this album in the blues box--or any other box for that matter. It's not for guitar freaks or crooners or any other "interest group." It's for anyone who's ever lived and been tempted by the seedy, sensuous, side of life. If you've ever "said 'Hi' like the spider to a fly," this album is for you. If you ever got real happy just by hearing a song done just right, this one has some real happy in store for you.
I didn't plan to buy it, but once I heard it, I couldn't live without it. I second the other writer's nomination for "Best of the Year." It's just cool.

from vanguard to victoria.......2003-03-23

You've gotta go through John Hammond to get to the blues. I bought my first double wax Hammond way back --Vanguard's "Best of..." (Or was it 'The Essential John...) and i STILL love that music. I met John before one of his outdoor shows just after the Tom Waits record and mentioned that ol' double album with John on a motorcycle...he laughed and said, "That's some ancient history, man!"

So now he's drivin' an Olds Victoria. I've had this CD in my truck for a month now. It's simply great! Thanks, John!

Average customer rating: Not My Favorite For the dedicated PDQ fan only... Better than Citizen Kane blistering parody Very witty parody

P.D.Q. Bach: WTWP Classical Talkity-Talk Radio P.D.Q. [pseudonym of Peter Schickele] Bach Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Sextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Bach, P.D.Q. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schickele | Schickele, Peter | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Oedipus Tex & Other Choral Calamities 1712 Overture & Other Musical Assaults P.D.Q. Bach: The Short-Tempered Clavier Music for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion An Evening with PDQ Bach ASIN: B000003CY7 Release Date: 1991-09-13

Tracks:

1. Getting Ready
2. Theme Song: Opening
3. Canzon Per Sonar A Sei- Count Them-Sei
4. Pledge Plea
5. Four Folk Song Upsettings
6. Station Id
7. Classical Kwickie-Kwiz
8. Sam And Janet
9. Weather Report
10. Hound Dog
11. Flip Side Intro
12. Love Me
13. Station ID
14. Cadenza
15. Safe Sextet
16. Oo-La-La Intro
17. Oo-La-La: Cookin French Like The French Cook French
18. Station Id
19. Canzonetta Intro
20. Canzonetta 'La Hooplina'
21. Wrap-up
22. Theme Song (Pachelbel Canon)

Amazon.com

As we've come to expect from Peter Schickele (aka P.D.Q Bach), this is a comedy CD based thoroughly and utterly in classical music in-jokes, puns, references, mis-hearings, etc. Here, we're in the world of a casual, presumably classical music radio show ("all Pachelbel, all the time"), with a host and two sidekicks, all of whom can't resist "witty" chitchat. There are spoofs of fundraising (they hope for $100.00 by the end of the show), a song called "Sam and Janet," which actually turns into a polyphonic version of "Some enchanted evening" (get it? Sam and Janet = Some enchanted), a set of four folk songs accompanied by "devious instruments," one of which is a cardboard tube, which is to "played" by hitting it against someone's head. And one of the rules of the station is that all music must be in a major key until after 11 PM. Fans of Schickele who truly love his sophisticated spoofs of classical music will find fewer of them here than usual, oddly enough, but the CD is fun. And a highlight is a non-classical number or two (snuck in by the co-hosts, Jocko and Blondie) sung by Elvis's brother "Enos," who liked his name until they started calling his brother "Elvis the Pelvis." Delightful, if this is what you're looking for. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Not My Favorite.......2006-04-04

This is a satire of the annoying disc jockey "personalities" who are all-too-apparent on radio today. As is so often the case with this sort of satire, it mimicks what its mocking a little too closely while not providing enough in the way of humor. There are some good pieces, like the PDQ Bach folksongs, but the music faded to the background when viewed alongside the obnoxious radio personalities. Some of it, was not only annoying, but kind of poinless, like the Elvis parody. I'm a huge fan of PDQ, but this album was too much even for me.

For the dedicated PDQ fan only..........2005-10-29

Okay, I am not really a listener of classical radio stations, so
I cannot comment on whether this send-up of classical radio
stations is really fair. But, when I am trapped in a car without
my IPOD, I do listen to many pop radio stations and the
material on this CD with lots of annoying and stupid DJ
chatter is all too familiar. But that is the problem. Listening
to this CD is like watching a comedy skit that goes on and on
longer than it has to. Yes I did laugh a few times at the material
and the liner notes. But I cannot say this is really even "average"
PDQ material, hence the below average rating.

Better than Citizen Kane.......2005-02-16

Ok, it's not better than Citizen Kane. It's just that I played "Jocko" on this CD and had a great time doing it. I'm glad so many people reviewed and liked the recording.

Elliott Forrest

blistering parody.......2004-09-03

Let me say at the outset that this is not my favorite PDQ Bach album. I agree with other reviewers that the PDQ Bach works themselves are somewhat less inspiring that on other albums. But there is one aspect of this album that needs to be pointed out: it is an absolutely devestating parody of what has become of classical music radio stations. More and more I find (and apparently Schickele also finds) that classical stations have become watered-down affairs, bland, inoffensive-- "relaxing" they call it. Music for people who basically don't like music very much. You know, background music that you don't have to pay much attention to or think about too much. Basically, high class muzak. This album takes that whole thing on in spades. In fact, in some sense it's really too true to be funny. I swear, the classical station in Boston must really have a "no minor keys until after 11pm" rule, and if they're not quite "all Pachelbel all the time!", they certainly play at least 33% obscure baroque works, while playing maybe 2% romantic and *zero* percent 20th century. So while the comedy on this album may not be the very best, the parody is absolutely spot-on. For that, I say "Kudos!!"

Very witty parody.......2002-07-02

This is a CD that in several places brought tears to my eyes -- tears not of sadness, but of laughing so hard I cried. The hilarious parody of obnoxious and insulting sports talk show hosts (Jocko) reminds me of some all-too-real jerks on the radio now. The "Enos Presley" songs, Hound Dog and Love Me, were the real "tear jerkers" if you know what I mean. They are foisted upon the hapless "Prof" Schikele by his rambunctious co-hosts Jocko and Blondie, who figure that the station owner never listens and so it's okay to play something that's not classical on this otherwise "all Pachelbel all the time" station. "Enos," who didn't mind his name until they started calling his brother "Elvis the Pelvis" -- actually has quite an incredible voice: a combination of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and others. He is backed by an authentic and straight-faced "Jordanaires-like" group that is the perfect foil to his over-the-top parody of 50's Elvis-style pop.

Other hilarious songs are the four "Folk Song Upsettings" for soprano, piano, and "devious instruments" including Prof hitting himself over the head with cardboard tubes.

The reason I give this only a 4 rather than a 5 rating is that some of the actual PDQ instrumental music isn't that good. Sure, it's obviously not SUPPOSED to be good, but I mean it isn't bad or zany enough to be as funny as earlier PDQ Bach pieces like "My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth" and "Shleptet" and "The Stoned Guest," all of which were more inspired comedically and musically.

Still, this is definitely a CD to make you laugh. The best parts make it worth going through some less inspired sections.

Average customer rating: fine recording Leave it to the Yanks, please....

Singin' in the Rain (Original 1984 London Cast) Nacio Herb Brown , Arthur Freed , and Tommy Steele Manufacturer: First Night ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Singin' in the Rain (1996 Studio Cast) Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000025YHO Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Fit As A Fiddle
3. Temptation
4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
5. Be A Clown
6. Too Marvellous For Words
7. You Are My Lucky Star
8. Moses Supposes
9. Good Morning
10. Singin' In The Rain
11. Would You?
12. Fascinating Rhythm
13. Finale

Customer Reviews:

fine recording.......2001-12-21

The 1984 West End production of the classic SINGIN' IN THE RAIN was a very successful revival of a classic film which translated perfectly to the stage, and heading the cast was veteran musical performer Tommy Steele as Don Lockwood. It played at the London Palladium to packed houses.

The cast also featured Roy Castle as Cosmo Brown, Danielle Carson as Kathy Seldon and Sarah Payne as Lina Lamont. A fantastic ensemble was headed by Joyce Carpenter.

Danielle Carson brings the house down with the 'Valentine Girls' in "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", which replaced "All I Do Is Dream Of You". Ms Carson also gives a lovely treatment of "Would You?".

Tommy Steele proves his showmanship with "You Are My Lucky Star", "Singin' In The Rain", and "Fascinating Rhythm". Roy Castle is great in the comical "Make 'Em Laugh", while Sarah Payne is given time to shine in "Temptation".

Overall a fine recording.

Leave it to the Yanks, please...........2001-07-18

I've heard two London recordings of the classic Singin' in the Rain, and I have to say that they just don't translate well. In my opinion Gene Kelley made the recording and the movie. It's a musical about the Golden age of Hollywood, it just doesn't have anything outstandingly British about it. The actors give terrible American accents, and Make Em Laugh made me weep. It just isn't worth the money, kids. Stick to the OBCR.

Average customer rating: The best choir out there Gorgeous An Excellent CD A moving survey of American hymns a listener from North Kansas CIty

Alleluia: An American Hymnal Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Thompson | Thompson, Randall | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fern Hill Sergey Rachmaninov: Liturgy Of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31 Eternal Rest - Phoenix Bach Choir, Kansas City Chorale Nativitas: American Christmas Carols O Come Let Us Sing ASIN: B00000DG26 Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Southern Harmony: Hark, I Hear The Harps Eternal (Invitation) - Rebecca Lloyd
2. Southern Harmony: Come Away To The Skies (Exultation)
3. Southern Harmony: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Maitland) - Sandra Brennan
4. Shaker Songs: I Want To Shake With Indignation - Pamela Williamson
5. Shaker Songs: I've Set My Face For Zion's Kingdom - Rebecca Lloyd
6. Shaker Songs: The Precious Way Of God
7. Shaker Songs: Encouragement
8. The Sacred Harp: Wondrous Love (Wondrous Love)
9. The Sacred Harp: Saints Bound For Heaven (Saints Bound For Heaven)
10. Sunday Morning: Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Nettleton)
11. Sunday Morning: Alleluia
12. Sunday Morning: E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come
13. Sunday Morning: All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name
14. Sunday Morning: Sing Me To Heaven
15. Spirituals: I Wanna Be Ready - Paulette Votava Resch
16. Spirituals: We Will March Thro' The Valley - Jo Anne Taylor
17. Spirituals: I Want Two Wings
18. Spirituals: Is There Anybody Here - Barbara Meyer
19. Spirituals: My God Is A Rock - Todd Berry
20. Spirituals: Give Me Jesus

Amazon.com

Few recording producers and performers take the time and care to so intelligently exhibit a sampling of the rich and colorful American hymn repertoire. This thoughtful and varied program of hymns, Shaker songs, anthems, and spirituals shows what good things can happen when a top-rank choir and director and an accommodating record company join in such a project. The 20 selections come from a variety of sources, including The Southern Harmony (published in 1834) and The Sacred Harp (published in 1844). The Shaker tunes are from the vast collections at New Lebanon and Pleasant Hill, New York, and Sabbathday Lake, Maine. Four of the six spirituals and several of the hymns are arrangements by Alice Parker; others are arranged by James Mulholland. Among the hymns and spirituals are two American choral classics: Randall Thompson's famous and oft-performed "Alleluia" and Daniel Gawthrop's "Sing Me to Heaven." --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

The best choir out there.......2004-03-02

The Kansas City Chorale is a SUPERIOR vocal group. I am impressed by its large and wholesome sound that is produced by such a small group. The Alleluia CD is beautiful and also very diverse. "Sing me to Heaven" is gorgeous. The harmonies are beautiful on the page, but are even more beautiful when sung by this ensemble. "Alleluia" is also wonderful, and I was impressed by their interpretation of the many shaker songs and spirituals. This cd is a MUST HAVE for any choral singer or enthusiast.

Gorgeous.......2003-03-24

My choir sang "Alleluia", and used this recording to learn the dynamics. A brilliant performance of that piece. The others are, too, excellent. Good balance, dynamic, and overall sound. But the "Alleluia" really stood out for me.

An Excellent CD.......2002-01-23

My pastor bought me this CD and I wasn't sure I'd really like it. Chorale music? You must be joking. But I popped it into my CD player at home and was immediately astonished at what I heard. The Kansas City Chorale have done an outstanding job of singing hymns of various types, most without musical accompaniment. Track 7 ("Encouragement") is my absolute favorite song on this CD. It is so beautiful to hear, especially when I crank it on my big stereo or over my headphones.

Bottom line: if you like chorale music, religious music, or even classical music, you will really enjoy this CD. The quality of the recording is very good.

A moving survey of American hymns.......2002-01-02

This is an excellent, deeply musical performance of a wide variety of hymns, Shaker tunes, and spirituals. The choices provide variety and a thumbnail sketch of a time in America when hymn-singing was a part of every week's activities. I agree with another reviewer that "Precious Lord" is a highlight. Also noteworthy is "Give Me Jesus" at the end. Both the singing and acoustics of the recording are top notch. I have already played this CD many times since receiving it two days ago. I'm ordering copies for friends! Among my many choral CDs, this one stands out as a favorite.

a listener from North Kansas CIty.......2001-06-27

What a excellent CD! I got this for Christmas after going to a couple of their concerts and it sounds just as good as it did live. If you like chorale music then this is the cd for you. I personally know a man that sings in this group and is very talented singer along with the rest!

Average customer rating: Remixed Hits: From Elvis To Elton! Not Really Ready Are You Ready For A Good CD? Twenty Six Years On Are YOU ready for this song?

Are You Ready for Love Elton John Manufacturer: Ultra Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Contemporary | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Complete Thom Bell Sessions Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package] ASIN: B0000CBLAS Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Are You Ready For Love (79 Radio Edit)
2. Are You Ready For Love (Full Length 1979 Version)
3. Are You Ready For Love (Three Way Love Affair)

Album Description

Southern Fried Records unearths Elton John's Philly gem from 1977, a track from the infamous Tom Bell sessions of 1977. Includes - '79 Radio Edit Version, Full 1979 Version & 'Three Way Love Affair', plus the bonus video of the title track. Ultra Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Remixed Hits: From Elvis To Elton!.......2004-01-17

In 1977, Elton John recorded some songs with Phillies Soul producer Thom Bell, who had many hits with the Spinners and the Stylistics. Elton was not entirely pleased with the results, and a full length album was never released. From the Thom Bell Sessions, "Mama Can't Buy You Love" was released as a single in America in 1979. The song made it all the way up to number 9! From those same sessions, "Are You Ready For Love" was released as a single in England in 1979 to moderate success. With the huge catalog of Elton's major hits, this song pretty much faded from memory, especially in America.

No doubt inspired by the success of Elvis Presley's recently remixed songs, a remixed version of "Are You Ready For Love" was released in England. On August 31, 2003, the song went all the way to number one in the British charts! Listening to the song, it's easy to hear why this once overlooked song became a number one hit. The tune is catchy, the arrangement is soulful with some subtle disco touches, and Elton's vocals are strong and assured. The original song ran nearly 8 minutes long, and had to be spread out over both sides of the 1979 vinyl single. The "79 Radio Edit" takes the original version of the song and trims it down it 3 minutes and 33 seconds of it's best elements. The end result is the creation of yet another Elton John classic!

Not Really Ready.......2003-10-26

For Elton John, he has always made any kind of impact you could imagine in this industry. Whether it is winning the Oscar, or producing a mega-hit on Broadway, you can always count on him not leaving this industry any time soon. That comes within his cases of coming out of the closet in the 70's. He did it proclaiming he was gay, and this song also seems to do it as well. Are You Ready For Love, was a originally released song of Elton's from the 70's, after the moody swings of Blue Moves. Although the song is a little catchy, it isn't always something to swallow at. Still, I'm more drawn into his music from the recent records and not this one. Hopefully, another release that wasn't issued can sound a little better than this.

Are You Ready For A Good CD?.......2003-10-24

This is a great song! Included with two versions of the song (1 edit), are another song, and a music video for the title song. While the music video is rather low compared to today's standards, the song itself is worth it, and the video is just icing on the cake.

Twenty Six Years On.......2003-09-26

There are comments relating to the British release of this CD-single that miss a couple of points. This is a very different version of Are You Ready for Love than the one that is on The Complete Thom Bell Sessions. This is the version that appeared on the Thom Bell Sessions remix EP that sent Mama Can't Buy You Love into the top three.

Are You Ready for Love was always the best song from the sessions. And as good as this is, the album version, with the Spinners, is even better.

Who knows if America is ready for a pure Philly Soul disco track in 2003. But if any song is capable of hitting it big 26 years after it was recorded, this could be the one.

A great over-looked gem from Elton's recording career.

Are YOU ready for this song?.......2003-09-22

This is such an upbeat and great song. It's so happy and uplifting, and makes you want to sing and dance!! I love it and can't wait for it to come out here in North America!!!

Average customer rating: worthy single

Get Ready for Love Nick & Bad Seeds Cave Manufacturer: Mute ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Breathless/There She Goes My Beautiful World Nature Boy No Pussy Blues The Proposition B-Sides & Rarities ASIN: B0007P0OFE Release Date: 2005-03-21

Tracks:

1. Get Ready For Love (Edit)
2. Hiding All Away (Live At Maida Vale)
3. There She Goes, My Beautiful World (Live At Maida Vale)

Album Description

This is the third single to be taken from the new two album set. Features two live non album tracks 'Hiding All Way' & 'There She Goes, My Beautiful World' both recorded live at Maida Vale. Mute. 2005.

Album Details

This is the Third Single to Be Taken from the Two Album Set, "Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus".

Customer Reviews:

worthy single.......2005-10-26

Considering CD singles are over-priced and offer usually only one b-side nowadays, Nick Cave hooks us up with this single. The live versions of Hiding all Away and Beautiful World are definitive. They surpass the album versions, and who knew that would be possible? Awesome artwork as well. Hopefully he'll release a proper live disc from this tour, considering he didn't set foot in North America.

Average customer rating:

Ready for Love Barry & Holly Tashian Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Harmony Straw into Gold ASIN: B0000002L9 Release Date: 1993-03-01

Tracks:

1. Ready For Love
2. Let Me See The Light
3. Heaven With You
4. Heart Full Of Memories
5. Hearts That Break
6. Highway 86
7. The Price Of Pride
8. The Diamond
9. Ring Of Gold
10. The Memories Remain
11. If I Knew Then
12. This Old Road

Amazon.com

Anyone who loves Robin & Linda Williams (and who has heard them and not loved them?) will no doubt feel the same about Barry & Holly Tashian, another married pair of singer-guitarists who straddle the country-folk boundary. The Tashians' Ready for Love showcases the kind of Appalachian close-interval harmony singing that links the bluegrass of the Stanley Brothers, the country of the Louvin Brothers, and the rock & roll of the Everly Brothers. The couple wrote 10 of the album's dozen tunes, and the simple but clear sentiments and melodies of the songs are perfect for this kind of singing. Their duet singing is remarkable, so close that it seems like a third voice, similar to Barry's and Holly's individual voices but different from either one. On the love song "Heaven with You," they achieve a hymnlike devotion; on the bluesy "(No One Gets Their Kicks On) Highway 86," Barry's high, lonesome vocal becomes even more lost-sounding when Holly joins in. On the title cut, "Ready for Love," the harmonies seem to buzz with excitement at the imminent arrival of romance. --Geoffrey Himes

Music Album:

1. Real 70's: Country
2. Rich McCready
3. Rodeo Waltz
4. Shut Up And Kiss Me [Import]
5. Songs By Garth Brooks, Vol. 2 [Karaoke]
6. Square Dance, Vol. 3 [Live]
7. Strong Enough to Bend
8. Tall Texas Tales
9. Thank God for the Radio
10. The Best of Jim Ed Brown

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