| 1. To Keep Your Memory Green |
| 2. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again |
| 3. Nobodys Darling But Mine |
| 4. The Best We Could Do |
| 5. We Must Have Been Out Of Our Minds |
| 6. Dyin On Sorrows Wine |
| 7. I Take The Chance |
| 8. Something Draws Me To You |
| 9. Gone Gone Gone |
| 10. Under Your Spell Again |
| 11. Ill Never Love Another |
| 12. Ive Always Needed You |
| 13. Walk Through The World With Me |
| 14. You Made A Memory Of Me |
| 15. Before I Met You |
| 16. Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine |
Editorial Reviews
Danish budget-price compilation. Tracks include, 'To Keep Your Memory Green', 'When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again', 'Nobody's Darling But Mine', 'The Best We Could Do', 'We Must Have Been Out Of Our Minds', 'Dyin' On Sorrow's Wine', 'I Take The Chance'
Memories,Emmylou Harris,Carl Jackson,Country
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Precious Memories
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E6UJP6 Release Date: 2006-02-28 |
Tracks:
- Blessed Assurance
- Softly And Tenderly
- I Love To Tell The Story
- When We All Get To Heaven
- 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
- In The Garden
- Are You Washed In The Blood?
- I'll Fly Away
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
- Standing On The Promises
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
- Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
- The Old Rugged Cross
- How Great Thou Art
- I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You
Amazon.com
A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless readings of "I'll Fly Away," "Softly and Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art," "Are You Washed in the Blood?," and "The Old Rugged Cross," all as beguilingly unpretentious as any of his country hits. Instead of an all-star duet, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." In the end, what began as a private bequest becomes a moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience. --Rich KienzleCustomer Reviews:
Precious Memories.......2007-07-18
You will love this album.......2007-06-27
One thing that I will definately recommend to readers of this review- you MUST buy the companion DVD in which Alan Jackson performs these songs live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The DVD includes 2 songs that weren't shown on the CMT presentation. Alan really gets the joint jumping during the renditions of "Are You Washed in the Blood/I'll Fly Away" The DVD is available through this website. Please get it!
Get Randy Travis instead.......2007-06-24
Wonderful .......2007-06-21
This is an exceptional CD. It offers a great selection of songs which are sung superbly with sincere warmth. It is one of those Cd's that you can listen to while you are relaxing or just doing your housework.
Please Alan, give us some more gospel recordings like this soon.
Very well done.......2007-06-04
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Malt Shop Memories 10-CD Boxed Set!
Compilation Various Manufacturer: Time Life ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000J4VZ2E |
Product Description
Break out those bobby socks and school sweaters! All those jukebox classics from the 1950s are here, packaged in a nifty collector's box. Jitterbug to 150 hits by the Four Seasons, Dion and the Belmonts, and many more! Song include: Disc 1: 1. All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers ** 2. Where The Boys Are -Connie Francis ** 3. My Boyfriend's Back -The Angels ** 4. Goin' Out Of My Head -Little Anthony and the Imperials ** 5. One Two Three Len Barry ** 6. Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen -Neil Sedaka ** 7. The Church Bells May Ring -The Diamonds ** 8. Everybody's Somebody's Fool -Connie Francis ** 9. Teen Angel -Mark Dinning ** 10. Stagger Lee -Lloyd Price ** 11. Raindrops -Dee Clark ** 12. Sea Of Love -Phil Phillips and the Twilights ** 13. Little Bitty Pretty One -Thurston Harris ** 14. Lipstick On Your Collar-Connie Francis ** 15. When Disc 2: 1. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave -Martha and the Vandellas ** 2. Come See About Me -The Supremes ** 3. The Girl's Alright With Me - Temptations ** 4. Twilight Time - Platters ** 5. Lonely Teardrops Jackie Wilson ** 6. Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes ** 7. Two Lovers -Mary Wells ** 8. You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles ** 9. Dancing In The Street -Martha and the Vandellas ** 10. Dedicated To The One I Love - Shirelles ** 11. Baby Love -The Supremes ** 12. Don't Mess With Bill -The Marvelettes ** 13. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' -Righteous Brothers ** 14. My Guy - Mary Wells ** 15. Teardrops - Lee Andrews and the Hearts *** Disc 3: 1. Big Girls Don't Cry -Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons ** 2. Stand By Me -Ben E. King ** 3. Dream Lover Bobby Darin ** 4. Save The Last Dance For Me -Drifters ** 5. Do You Wanna Dance -Bobby Freeman ** 6. Will You Love Me Tomorrow The Shirelles ** 7. Chapel Of Love -Dixie Cups ** 8. Downtown -Petula Clark ** 9. This Magic Moment -Drifters ** 10. Sherry -Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons *Customer Reviews:
memories of the 50's.......2007-07-13
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Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits
Jim Croce Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002JUC Release Date: 1995-09-19 |
Tracks:
- Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
- Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)
- Photographs & Memories
- Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy)
- Time In A Bottle
- New York's Not My Home
- Workin' At The Car Wash Blues
- I Got A Name
- I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
- You Don't Mess Around With Jim
- Lover's Cross
- One Less Set Of Footsteps
- These Dreams
- Roller Derby Queen
Amazon.com
Until his untimely death, Jim Croce was a force to be reckoned with on radio playlists. Photographs & Memories repackages some of his best work. Romantic acoustic-oriented songs were his hallmark, and songs like "Time in a Bottle," were huge hits because of their easy sentimentality. "I Got a Name" was the singer as well-worn folk traveler, while "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and even "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" followed standard boogie chord progressions, albeit with Croce's softer rock feel. There wasn't much really separating the overt emotions of "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" and "Operator" from his sap-dripping contemporaries, but there was just enough of an edge in Croce's warm voice to elevate his love songs to another level. Like a, oh, moderately priced wine, Croce remains a classic--accessible, affordable, and easy to enjoy. -- Steve GdulaCustomer Reviews:
Croce's best.......2007-01-12
A man lost in time........2006-05-10
This album hits everything that you need from one of the Great Singer/Songwriter of the 70s. There are a lot of imposters out there, this is really the top of the chart and the only Croce ablum you need. The tragic is that his career was cut so short by his untimely death.
You Don't Mess Around With Jim.......2006-05-09
I wouldn't listen to the fact that he was genius.......2006-01-29
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Bad,Bad Leroy Brown" was a man 'meaner than a junkyard dog' who meets his comeuppance when he dallies with the wrong man's wife. "Operator" is told stream of consciousness style..Croce trying to call and make amends with the woman who ran off with his best friend and faltering again and again ("Operator/oh could you help me place this call/'cause i can't read the number that you just gave me/There's something in my eyes/You know it happens every time/I think about the love that I thought would save me..") "Rapid Roy" combines Croce's musical attempt at an acoustic rendering of the classic Chuck Berry riff with a character study of an ex moonshine runner turned racer. Croce's wit is apparent here. ("He got a tattoo on his arm that says "Baby"/He got another one that just say "Hey") "Time in a Bottle" is a transcendent expression of love that deserves every bit of the airplay it gets. Anyone who argues this is "sappy" is devoid of heart. "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" is rapid fire wordplay with a fantastic opening line. ("Well, i had just got out from the county prison/Doin' 90 days for non-support..") It's a shaggy dog tale of a man trying to pick up the pieces at a thankless job. "I Got a Name" is a classic plea for recoginition of self-worth amid the sea of people that is our world. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" is another catchy tale of a tough guy being done in. Despite repeating the theme of "Leroy Brown" more or less, it's still a keeper. "Lover's Cross" is Croce's refusal to become a martyr for the sake of a woman.
LOWS:
"These Dreams" is a great lyric about breaking up ("Once we were lovers/But that was long ago/We lived together then/And now we do not even say hello..") but the melody comes off like an attempt to re-write "Time in a Bottle". "Roller Derby Queen" suffers from the same fate, sounding like a carbon copy of "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" musically. The lyric's also not terribly memorable.
BOTTOM LINE:
I've underestimated Croce. "Rapid Roy" and "Lover's Cross" are likely to become favourites of mine with more play, and I already knew I loved the "radio stuff" (Operator,You Don't Mess Around with Jim,Bad Bad Leroy Brown, Time in a Bottle) A nice collection from an underrated singer-songwriter.
Super Singer/Songwriter!.......2005-12-24
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Memories
Barbra Streisand Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000025OY Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Memory
- You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- My Heart Belongs To Me
- New York State Of Mind
- No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
- Comin' In And Out Of Your Life
- Evergreen
- Lost Inside Of You
- The Love Inside
- The Way We Were
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Barbra Streisand: Memories (1981).......2005-08-18
MEMORY
New song. This song is actually the theme song to the Broadway musical play, CATS. This is such a beautiful song and Barbra sings it so beautifully.
YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS (Duet with Neil Diamond) (Duet version)
From the album BARBRA STREISAND'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2 (1978). Original version from the album SONGBIRD (1978). Great song.
MY HEART BELONGS TO ME
From the album STREISAND SUPERMAN (1977). Amazing song.
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
From the album STREISAND SUPERMAN (1977). Not a favorite, but still a good song.
NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) (Duet with Donna Summer) (Single Version)
Original version from the album WET (1979). 12" Version from Donna Summer's albums ON THE RADIO: GREATEST HITS VOLUMES 1 & 2 (1979) & THE DANCE COLLECTION (1987). This song is just the best Diva duet I have ever heard. I wish that Madonna & Cher would team up for the second-best Diva duet.
COMIN' IN AND OUT OF YOUR LIFE
New song. Great song.
EVERGREEN
From the original motion picture & motion picture soundtrack A STAR IS BORN (1976). A beautiful song. This is such a beautiful song.
LOST INSIDE OF YOU (Duet with Kris Kristofferson)
From the original motion picture & motion picture soundtrack A STAR IS BOWN (1976). This is another beautiful song, but I think that Kris Kristofferson needs to stick to acting, rather than sing. Don't get me wrong, Kris' voice is not bad, but I like him better as an actor than a singer.
THE LOVE INSIDE
From the album GUILTY (1980). Not bad.
THE WAY WE WERE
From the album THE WAY WE WERE (1974). From the original motion picture & motion picture soundtrack THE WAY WE WERE (1974). Another beautiful song.
MEMORIES is another album that all Barbra Streisand fans should have by now. If not, then make sure you buy this album because it is very enjoyable. I really do enjoy hearing this album because it is one of Barbra's best, so take my advice and buy this album. I promise that you will not regret it. If you do regret it, then I can say that I tried.
Memories of a Fantasic Voice.......2005-06-06
Streisand for Those Who Don't Like Streisand.......2003-11-09
A rehash, but a good rehash........2003-06-10
The strategy worked: MEMORIES hit the Top Ten and reached Quintuple Platinum status in sales, but it irritated her longtime fans who had to buy material they already owned on other albums just to get the new songs. For the record, the two new tracks both rank among her finest work. The hit single "Comin' In and Out Of Your Life" (#11 Pop, #2 Adult Contemporary) is a sentimental classic, and Barbra's stunning rendition of "Memory" is the definitive recording of the phenomenal CATS theme. Also, MEMORIES does spotlight a couple terrific album tracks ("New York State Of Mind," "The Love Inside") that causal fans may not have been familiar with, and contains a previously unreleased solo recording of "Lost Inside Of You," which is superior to the original duet version from the A STAR IS BORN soundtrack.
But three of these ten tracks were making their third appearance on a Streisand album, and four of the cuts had just been released GREATEST HITS, VOLUME TWO a scant three years before. Now that "Comin' In and Out Of Your Life" and "Memory" are available elsewhere, there is no reason that anyone but the most casual of fans would need to own this album. The material is great and the photos of the front and back covers are beautiful, but you can basically find everything here on other albums that provide a better value.
Talented.......2002-07-10
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Unleashed Memories
Lacuna Coil Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005AKKD Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
Tracks:
- Heir Of The Dying Day
- To Live Is To Hide
- Purify
- Senzafine
- When A Dead Man Walks
- 1.19
- Cold Heritage
- Distant Sun
- A Current Obsession
- Wave Of Anguish
- Half-Life
- Trance Awake
- Senzafine
- Hyperfast
- Stars
Album Description
Italian six-piece Lacuna Coil are one of the hardest working & rapidly progressing gothic metal outfit of our times. Their dual-vocal approach featuring the heavenly voice of Cristina Scabbia juxtaposed with the harsh style of Andrea Ferro will appeal to fans of The Gathering, Theatre Of Tragedy & Nightwish. Unleashed Memories also includes last year's mini-CD, 'Halflife', as a bonus. Bonus tracks, 'Halflife', 'Trance Awake', 'Senzafine', 'Hyperfast', & 'Stars'. Century Media. 2001.Customer Reviews:
This cd is AMAZING! .......2007-06-07
Great Vocals with Metal- Note Worthy Band.......2007-05-23
This band has much of what I love in rock music, metal with strong and varied vocals, infused electronica and lots of tempo changes. There are 2 vocalists on this album, and although there isn't much overlapping of the 2 voices, they can be heard at times together complimenting each other. Why more bands don't use multiple overlapping vocals, I don't know, but this is what makes this band special. 3 stars only because I think some of the rhythms could be just a bit more interesting and varied and I just didn't get enough of the heavy metal sounds. There really is nothing groundbreaking here. The vocals are also a bit too blended for my taste, Cristina's voice, although beautiful has a new agey quality and almost sounds like Enya fronting a rock band.
Most of the tracks have metal influences, but there isn't very much of the heavy thrashing guitar riffs. Some might find this more attractive because the pummeling sounds tend to drown out Cristina's beautiful voice. I personally would appreciate more metal in what is being labeled a power metal band, and a bit less of the harmonious vocals and symphonic ambient sounds that pervade some of the tracks. Don't let me mislead you here, this album is not soft rock, it is edgier and you probably need to be a hard rock fan to really enjoy it.
Note there are 15 tracks on this CD if you have the version with the bonus EP tracks. "Sensafine" is repeated in the EP additions and both tracks are in Italian and is one of the better songs as the 2 vocals are more integrated with the guitar riffs. All of the remaining tracks are in English. Track 2, "To Live is to Hide" features both vocalists with some overlap and it's the kind of song you might expect to hear on mainstream radio. Track 5, "When a Dead Man Walks"' seems to be an attempt at stronger rock, but again the vocal harmonies sound at times like Abba. Even the male vocals are too watered down to make a believable metal song. In track 6 "1.19", Andrea the male vocalist, gets in some screaming and harsher vocals but they are short lived. This is however one of the heavier tracks and has a nice guitar section about midway through.
I will purchase their 2006 album Karmacode, which actually gets a better review on [...]. This CD is good to have in your collection, but not one of those albums that you can listen too a hundred times and just keep wanting more.
For fans only.......2007-04-02
the halflife ep included. Check it out if you can get it cheap and
are a completist
Not too good..........2007-03-02
Lacuna Coil Unleashed.......2006-08-19
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Short Term Memories
Chris Rice Manufacturer: Rocketown Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000267JP6 Release Date: 2004-06-08 |
Tracks:
- Deep Enough To Dream
- Go Light Your World
- Smellin' Coffee
- The Otherside Of The Radio
- Clumsy (Live)
- Mama Prays
- Smell The Color 9
- Welcome To Our World
- Life Means So Much
- Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus)
- Power Of A Moment
- Sometimes Love
- And Your Praise Goes On
- Smile (Just Want To Be With You)
- Face Of Christ
- Home Tonight
- Cartoons (Live)
Customer Reviews:
A CD that truly keeps on giving.......2006-03-20
Short Term Memories.......2005-11-28
God bless!
Very Good.......2005-09-09
One song on here that is very good and is a challenge to Christians is "Go Light Your World." His admonition to go and make a difference to those who don't know Christ is particularly good. Another one that I had never heard before is "Mama Prays." It is one that should really remind parents of the importance of praying for their children.
There are several other very good songs and none that I dislike. Three of the songs in this collection are also on his 'Snapshots: Live and Fan Favorites' CD. Those are the following: 'Deep Enough to Dream,' 'Cartoons,' and 'Come to Jesus'.
For anyone who has children of any age, 'Cartoons' is a must have song. It will provide lots of entertainment and fun to the young and young at heart.
I would recommend this CD.
Simply Amazing.......2005-07-10
YES!!!.......2005-02-22
I bought Short Term Memories 3 months ago and I love it.
I've been listening to a lot harder stuff recently like Switchfoot, Newsboys and Audio Adrenaline, but I'd heard "Cartoons" on the radio and I thought "maybe this'll be fun".
It has a lot less crazy songs than I expected, so if you like Audio A or Newsboys you might wanna start with Cartoons and then listen to the slower stuff.
I don't usually like slow Christian music but I make an exception for this album.
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12 Memories
Travis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000DD797 Release Date: 2003-10-14 |
Tracks:
- Quicksand
- The Beautiful Occupation
- Re-Offender
- Peace The F**k Out
- How Many Hearts
- Paperclips
- Somewhere Else
- Love Will Come Through
- Mid-life Krysis
- Happy To Hang Around
- Walking Down The Hill
- Some Sad Song
Customer Reviews:
eh, Coldplay-lite.......2007-03-10
Actually about 1 or 2 memories.......2006-10-03
Nowhere near as memorable or effective as some of there better stuff, this mostly mechanical effort offers half baked pop concoctions, mostly of the annoying, catchy, pseudo-eclectic variety, as if any subtlety whatsoever has been lost on the band in favor of a straight and narrow, approach. While the band was never shy of talent for catchy songs, most of these 12 memories fade rather quick from underdevelopment. Thankfully we are seldom reminded of a more relaxed, assured band, a far cry from the tacky, lazy upbeat majority of this disc.
Great Breakup Album!.......2006-07-29
Their Best Yet..........2006-05-12
Awesome album.......2006-04-01
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Skanks for the Memories
Dave Attell Manufacturer: Comedy Central ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000089CT7 Release Date: 2003-02-04 |
Tracks:
- Odd Look
- Drinking Tips
- Fun Happens Late
- Travel
- Flying
- Bus Station
- Unf**kables
- Tattoos
- Smoking
- Lonely Bug
- I Miss My Dad
- Fireworks
- Homophobic
- Midget Friend
- Parrot
- Condoms
- Love
- Gambling
- Shaved Pubes
- Religion
- Drugs
- Breast Feeding
- Sex With Animals
- Amish Sex
- D**k Jokes
- Sex Store
- Masturbation
- Find the Smell
Album Description
Attell's unique blend of demented stories and off-kilter observations have made him a favorite on the stand-up circuit. He's also the star of Insomniac, one of Comedy Centrals highest rated programs. Digipak. Comedy Central. 2003.Customer Reviews:
Great comedy CD!.......2007-06-25
This is a CD you will listen to over and over and over. I keep it in my car and listen to it on all long trips.
So ... where's the next one?
Incredible.......2007-05-14
One of the best comedy CDs out there.......2007-01-26
On Par for Attell.......2006-12-07
Is it Sexual? Sometimes err umm, all the time.
Is it Vulgar? It can be.
Does it say what you have thought? Probably and you need help.
A natural comedian.......2006-05-06
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Billboard Pop Memories: 1945-1949
Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003370 Release Date: 1994-02-22 |
Tracks:
- Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend) - Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra
- Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me) - Peggy Lee
- Heartaches - Ted Weems & His Orchestra
- The Old Lamp-Lighter - Swing & Sway W. Sammy Kaye
- My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time - Les Brown & His Orchestra
- The Gypsy - Ink Spots
- Buttons And Bows - Dinah Shore And Her Happy Valley Boys
- Rumors Are Flying - Frankie Carle & His Orchestra
- Cruising Down The River - Russ Morgan & His Orchestra
- Sentimental Journey - Les Brown & His Orchestra
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Memories: The '68 Comeback Special
Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000D9VY Release Date: 1998-10-13 |
Tracks:
- Trouble/Guitar Man
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Hound Dog
- All Shook Up
- Can't Help Falling In Love
- Jailhouse Rock
- Don't Be Cruel
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Love Me Tender
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
- Trouble/Guitar Man
- Gospel Medley: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above...
- Memories
- A Little Less Conversation
- Road Medley: Nothingville/Big Boss Man/Let Yourself Go/It Hurts Me/Guitar Man/Little Egypt/Trouble
- If I Can Dream
Tracks:
- When It Rains, It Really Pours
- Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
- That's All Right
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Love Me
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
- Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
- Are You Lonesome Tonight?
- When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
- Blue Christmas
- Trying To Get To You
- One Night
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
- One Night
- Memories
- If I Can Dream
Customer Reviews:
Elvis on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-20
Where can you start and where can you stop. These songs are excellent from top to bottom and you can feel the energy just oozing out from everywhere. It makes you want to just get up and dance and crank the volume up all the way! I would recommend this album to anyone who loves raw and unplugged rock.
Elvis just rocked big time and sang his heart out in this -- reviving his image. What more can you say?
68 Comeback Special-Elvis.......2007-06-14
Welcome to NBC and the Elvis Presley Special!.......2007-01-08
Disc 1 begins with the show's opening production number, a medley of "Trouble" and "Guitar Man". Then we get the songs from the "stand up" performances. No, this isn't Elvis doing stand up comedy. It is a live performance of Elvis singing some of his biggest hits with a full orchestra. There were two of these "stand up" shows, and the CD features the "best" performances from them. For the most part, these are great, but "Blue Suede Shoes" doesn't really work with the big arrangement it's given here. Next, all nine minutes of the production number called the "Gospel Medley" is featured. Then we get "Memories", which was the second single released from the show. Next, "A Little Less Conversation", which was recorded for the show but not used (a remix of this song became a big hit just a few years ago). Then the production number called the "Road Medley" is featured, appearing for the first time in all it's 15 minute glory. The first disc closes with "If I Can Dream", the great first single from the special.
Disc 2 leads off with three songs from the "dressing room rehearsals", where Elvis and his friends work out what they want to do for the "sit down" shows. Speaking of which, one of the complete "sit down" shows is next, and makes up the bulk of the disc. There were two "sit down" shows filmed, and the other one is featured on a CD called Tiger Man. These shows were designed to feature Elvis in an intimate setting, playing songs with his buddies and joking around. The instrumentation is sparse, with Elvis on guitar supported by his original guitarist Scotty Moore, his first drummer D.J. Fontana (banging on a guitar case), his pal Charlie Hodge on guitar and his movie stunt double Lance LeGault on tambourine. Elvis is clearly having fun here, and it's a real treat to listen to, mistakes and all. The CD ends with the version of "If I Can Dream" that Elvis sang live to end the show.
This set features some of the best performances of Elvis' career. He sounds invigorated throughout, and his enthusiasm shines through to the listener. This is truly a "must get" for any Elvis fan.
Wow!.......2006-06-02
I did some research and learned about this CD set and I had to get it! If you're not an Elvis fan before you listen to this, you will be afterwards.
Disc 1 is great - I love all of the previously unreleased material that didn't make it into the aired special but the real treasure is disc 2 - the fist sit down show. Elvis demonstrates his vocal ability - he can go from a raw "One Night" to a smooth ballad - "Memories". I also love the fact that he really rocks out on the guitar. The "oh yeahs" and the "one more times" from his original bandmates - Moore and Fontana - make this CD even better. They are all having a blast! This is an imtimate look at the "real" Elvis - a downhome, funny guy who loves making music. You really feel like you are listening to an informal jam session in one of their homes.
I will say, that if you've never seen the '68 Special with the uncut sit down shows you really need to. You can appreciate the banter between bandmates a little more once you actually see what they are laughing about.
All in all Elvis this proves why Elvis was and always will be The King!
Elvis 68 almost the best he ever got.......2006-05-28
"Trying to Get to You" stretches far back, 12 years worth to the beginning as Elvis explains earlier how they used to record. His yearn for the past almost makes it, and he has just the right ingredients in Scotty Moore on guitar to his left, and a mock gospel setting propelling him on, most notably in Charlie Hodge, saying things like "you got it!" The intimate crowd has Elvis feeling relaxed and comfortable and the growl in his voice shows why he truly was one of the great (the first?) rock singers. "One more, One more, one more time," he pleads for another verse.
"Sounds like your goin' up." Response: "Aww get dirty baby". On "Baby What You Want Me To Do," Elvis begins again, starting all over again, especially next to "Tryin to Get To You," where he went backwards. It's the simplest 3 chord pattern, but Elvis tears up on guitar adding just the right oomph, a malicious inflection until he rises in unison with a series of vocal "hup, hup, hup".
The early Sun recordings of Elvis, recorded with Sam Phillips were so good, that the '68 comeback special can only fruitlessly grasp to gather it's magic. In that sense, this is a disappointment, but Elvis was never to sound any better. Skip the over produced first side that includes one to many medleys and comes across as soulless.
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