| 1. Waltz Across Texas - Willie Nelson |
| 2. Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello - Johnny Paycheck |
| 3. Answer the Phone - Loretta Lynn |
| 4. Walking the Floor Over You - Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard |
| 5. Half a Mind - George Jones |
| 6. Rainbow at Midnight - Marty Robbins |
| 7. You're the Only Good Thing (That's Happened to Me) - Charlie Rich |
| 8. Women Make a Fool Out of Me (Jimmy Rodgers' Last Blue Yodel) - Conway Twitty |
| 9. Seaman's Blues - Merle Haggard |
| 10. Soldier's Last Letter - Johnny Cash |
Tribute to a Legend,Ernest Tubb,Masters Intercontine,Country,Country & Western,Honky Tonk,Pop,Traditional Country
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From Lettsworth to Legend: A Tribute to Buddy Guy
Scott Holt Manufacturer: Audio Fidelity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000QGDYVK Release Date: 2007-07-17 |
Album Description
At the age of 20, Scott Holt joined the legendary Buddy Guy Blues Band and toured with them for 10 years. This album is dedicated to Buddy Guy, and is a loving tribute to the blues master.
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Tribute to the Legend Bob Marley
Cultura Profetica Manufacturer: Machete Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000P6R7R8 Release Date: 2007-05-08 |
Tracks:
- Is This Love
- Buffalo Soldier
- Positive Vibration
- Natural Mystic
- No Woman No Cry
- Slogans
- Exodus
- Redemption Song
- Easy Skankin
- Small Axe
- Pimpers Paradise
- Rat Race
- Get Up, Stand Up
Tracks:
- Is This Love [DVD]
- Buffalo Soldier [DVD]
- Positive Vibration [DVD]
- Natural Mystic [DVD]
- No Woman No Cry [DVD]
- Slogans [DVD]
- Exodus [DVD]
- Redemption Song [DVD]
- Easy Skankin [DVD]
- Small Axe [DVD]
- Pimpers Paradise [DVD]
- Rat Race [DVD]
- Get Up, Stand Up [DVD]
Customer Reviews:
Is that BOB?.......2007-05-26
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Mama Kangaroos: Philly Women Sing Captain Beefheart
Various Artists Manufacturer: Genus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009VF2OY Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
Tracks:
- Where Theres Woman (Sweetie)
- The Past Sure is Tense (Winterbrief)
- The Witch Doctor Life (Global Transmission)
- Run Paint Run Run (Big Mess Orchestra)
- Apes-Ma (Radio Eris)
- Abba Zaba (Voices of Africa)
- Sugar Bowl (Jane Gilday)
- Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles (Faye Davis w/Skip Heller)
- My Head is My Only House Unless It Rains (Nancy Falkow)
- Crazy Little Thing (Mia Johnson w/Tom Gillam Band)
- Lick My Decals Off Baby (Kiss Kiss Kill)
- Party of Special Things to Do (Essra Mohawk w/EDO)
- Safe As Milk (Take 3) (Hoppy The Frog)
- When I See Mommy I Feel Like a Mummy (Tintinabulus)
- Im Glad (Friends of Janet)
- Ashtray Heart (Beware)
- Frying Pan (Thorazine)
- Plastic Factory (Lisa Christ Superstar)
- Orange Claw Hammer (King of Siam)
- Well (Nou Rock w/ Interplay)
Product Description
Mama Kangaroos features twenty emerging and established female artists from Philadelphia performing the songs of painter Don Van Vliet, the man better known as the legendary musician Captain Beefheart. The genre-hopping set covers material spanning the entirety of the Captain's 17 year recording career, while showcasing a diversity of talent and style that once again proves Philly to be one of the country's most vital music centers.Customer Reviews:
False alarm.......2005-08-25
I was terrified when I started listening to this disc because having listened through all of Captain Beefheart's discography hundreds of times, having read positive reviews of this album, and having appreciated other tributes like "Fast 'N' Bulbous" and the reunited Magic Band, I expected something quite different.
The first three tracks are driven by programmed drums. Credits are given for "remix," "drum machines" and "beats & programming." I'd expected something much rawer and something performed more in the spirit of Captain Beefheart's voice and/or rhythmic approach.
After the exhausting experience of having listened through the first three tracks, a little sunshine shined through the dark clouds; "Run Paint Run Run" at least had "real" instruments - not just keyboards and drum machines, but the lead vocalist didn't at all capture any essence of Beefheart's voice or timing, and occasionally, perhaps due to a lack of interest in the genius of the composer, lyrics are wrong.
"Abba Zaba" by "Voices of Africa" got me a bit more interested in the recording though. Now it finally started to sound like Don Van Vliet's music. A group of five female voices accompanied by sitar, mandolin and African percussion gave the song a nice flavor.
But the song ended and the clouds blocked out the light; "Sugar Bowl," which originally was a tune from the "Tragic Band" era, has been given a redneck-hippie feel. It's performed on banjo, fiddle and upright bass, and while the idea of such a line-up may sound interesting to some, don't bother to get your hopes up, 'less y'all be heavily into bluegrass.
There's nothing special about the performances on "Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles," "My Head is My Only House Unless It Rains" or "Crazy Little Thing" either - unfortunately they're just a bunch of mainstream performances that are far from the level of performance of the original recordings. For some reason "My Head" has also been given a Texas-feel by lap steel and violin.
Then comes the real tragedy - something that probably would offend Don Van Vliet if he ever heard it - "Lick My Decals Off Baby..." The song has been raped and abused by the group "Kiss Kiss Kill." Not one note of the original music is played by the barely mediocre trio of guitar, bass and drums that performs the song. The music reflects in no way upon the Captain Beefheart tune "Lick My Decals Off Baby." The only similar element is the words, but that's all - the melody is also new, and it really sounds like a cheap parody... and the show goes on that way; the subsequent tracks have also been heavily modified up until "When I See Mommy I Feel Like a Mummy," which instrumentally would be recognizable as the tune it's supposed to sound like, but it's not a very interesting listen throughout - it runs for 8 minutes and 50 seconds.
"I'm Glad" was, of course, no typical Magic Band tune, but it has been further transformed into a pathetic run-of-the-mill tune that you wouldn't be surprised hearing on some light AOR station.
"Ashtray Heart" is performed by an all-female rock group, which you can't help being reminded of the Courtney Love group "Hole" by. It sounds like the tune had been recorded in a huge hall before sound check, and the extremely punked up version of "Frying Pan" is not much different - I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I heard it...so I did neither.
"Plastic Factory" does not remind of the music of the original recording, "Orange Claw Hammer" is another "yee-haw" hillbilly tune...not worth comments...and "Well" has been given an ugly mess of reed instruments, guitar, percussion and samples, though originally recorded a cappella.
I don't know if so much of the music has been rewritten both instrumentally and vocally due to a low production budget (not enough money to buy rights,) or if this actually is the idea of a homage to Don Van Vliet by a group of people as big as the group of people involved in this project, but I'd be surprised if this album, in less than 9/10 cases, is not a huge disappointment to real Captain Beefheart fans (who might have expected reflections of his genius.) People who enjoy listening to pop-radio and/or are fans of some of these bands might enjoy these takes on these Beefheart tunes, but it is nevertheless scary to think that this album might be somebody's introduction to his music.
What is the point in trying to make his music more accessible by forcing it to sound commercial, when what Van Vliet wanted to do was to break up the catatonic state?
I understand of course, that this is not an attempt to copy his musical personality, but in order to celebrate it or make a homage to a living genius, this is not the way to go.
Though wry and awkward (with the exception of the only real high-light, "Abba Zaba,") you have to respect someone wanting to acknowledge people about Don Van Vliet's music and trying to keep it alive, so 2/5 stars is pretty fair for this album.
a simple yet inspired concept.......2005-08-09
Inevitably some pieces are less inspired than others, but overall there are enough highlights to please all but the most rabid of Beefheart fanatics
'Plastic Factory' as THE seminal piece of garage rock anyone?
awesome tribute .............2005-07-21
well produced and very very good listening!
A tribute album, yet much more.......2005-06-19
In style, they range from folk to funk to straight blues, to the spooky spoken rhythms of Apes-Ma (my first favorite). The best of these covers take Beefheart's songs in new directions, revealing his beautiful songwriting in a way that's more accessible than the originals but takes nothing away from them. There are few weak spots. The songs are respected at the same time that they are used as artistic vehicles for a new generation of artists with their own visions and styles, and that's what makes a tribute album more than a bunch of covers.
This is an excellent collection that only fails to get a full five-star rating because it is, after all, a collection and not a single conceptual whole by one artist. Highly recommended for Beefheart aficionados and novices alike.
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Forever Inspired: Tribute to Neil Diamond (Instrumental, orchestra)
Fawzia Begum Manufacturer: Fawzia Begum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000095971 Release Date: 2003-04-15 |
Tracks:
- Kentucky Woman
- Solitary Man
- Sweet Caroline
- Holly Holy
- The Last Picasso
- You are the Best Part of Me
- Beautiful Noise / Cracklin' Rosie (medley)
- Red Red Wine
- I'm a Believer
- Dear Father
- Skybird
- Shilo
- I've Been this Way Before / Songs of Life (medley)
- "Solitarysong"
- For You
Album Description
Forever Inspired, an instrumental tribute to legendary Neil Diamond, is created by a loyal fan/musician who first heard his music years ago, back home in South Asia! Whether you want to dance to the Caribbean flavored, "The Last Picasso" or "Beautiful Noise", sing along with "Sweet Caroline", Samba to highly popular "I'm a Believer", or simply relax to the melancholy "Red Red Wine" or spiritual "Holly Holy", this album caters to your desires. Each song is performed with a unique style with no two sounding the same. The styles include reggae, carnival, Latin, Indian, pop, classical, and more. This debut album captures the passions and feelings of a longtime Neil Diamond fan turned musician. The CD also contains two upbeat compositions by Fawzia.Customer Reviews:
Instrumental, tribute to Neil Diamond.......2007-06-15
Worst Neil Diamond Tribute CD Ever!.......2006-06-27
Music from the soul.......2004-04-13
Forever Inspired!!.......2003-12-23
Wonderful!!!.......2003-11-01
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Smooth Sax Tribute to Bob Marley's Legend
Various Artists Manufacturer: Tribute Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006SSSEG Release Date: 2005-01-04 |
Tracks:
- Is This Love
- Could You Be Loved
- Three Little Birds
- Get Up Stand Up
- Stir It Up
- One Love/People Get Ready
- I Shot The Sheriff
- Satisfy My Soul
- Jammin'
- One Love/People Get Ready (Reprise)
Product Description
1. No Woman No Cry
2. Could You Be Loved
3. Three Little Birds
4. Get Up Stand Up
5. Stir It Up
6. One Love/People Get Ready
7. I Shot The Sheriff
8. Redemption Song
9. Satisfy My Soul
10. Jammin
Format: CD
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Everything the Traffic Will Allow
Klea Blackhurst Manufacturer: Lunch Money Productions J.V. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002C7ZJU Release Date: 2001-10-24 |
Tracks:
- October 14, 1930/JOHNNY ONE NOTE/IGOT RHYTHM
- Ethel Mormon
- YOU'RE THE TOP
- Hard to Get to Anything Goes
- BLOW GABRIEL BLOW
- Breath Control and People My Age
- MAKE IT ANOTHER OLD FASHIONED, PLEASE
- RIDIN' HIGH
- THIS IS IT/DO I LOVE YOU/I GOT LOST IN HIS ARMS
- SAM AND DELILAH
- YOU'RE AN OLD SMOOTHIE
- A Softening Cascade of Curls
- I'VE STILL GOT MY HEALTH
- The Walkman of the 20's
- LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES
- Dody Goodman
- LEADER OF A BIG TIME BAND/HEY GOOD LOOKIN'/SOMTHING FOR THE BOYS
- The Jeep Among the Limousines
- JUST A MOMENT AGO
- EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES
- At the Intersection of Stephen Sondheim and Ethel Merman
- The Final Dolly
- WORLD TAKE ME BACK
- THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS
Customer Reviews:
It Doesn't Get Better Than This.......2005-05-10
Klea Blackhurst is brilliant!.......2005-03-03
I recently was fortunate enough to attend a live performance of Ms. Blackhurst's beautiful tribute to Ethel Merman. Klea Blackhurst has a gorgeous voice and superb comic timing! This CD is a wonderful contribution to the history of musical theatre and a marvelous gift to its quintessential star! Every song is majestic in its own right. "Ridin' High" and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" have fabulous musical arrangements by Michael Rice. The truthfulness in Klea Blackhurst's voice on "World Take Me Back" is profoundly moving and brings tears to my eyes. With every word that she sings and every syllable that she speaks, it is evident that Ms. Blackhurst researched her muse with all of her heart and soul. If you love musical theatre, you will love this CD!
an amazing journey through roses and cherries.......2005-01-21
If you are a Merman fan, or a musical fan, or are looking for a wonderful performer who has slipped beneath your radar, check this out/.
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A Tribute To Bob Marley: The Riddim Of A Legend
Various Artists Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000003BY3 Release Date: 1995-03-21 |
Tracks:
- Stir It Up - Diana King
- African Herbsman - Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers
- Jah Live - Judy Mowatt
- Slave Driver - Taj Mahal
- I'm A Rastaman (Rastaman Chant) - Inner Circle
- Natural Mystic - Dennis Brown
- Jammin' - Grover Washington, Jr.
- Rainbow Country - Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers
- Get Up, Stand Up - Peter Tosh
- One Love - Anthony Malvo And Flaurgon
- Natty Dread - Freddie McGregor
- Comma Comma - Johnny Nash
Customer Reviews:
Great collection!.......2006-01-09
don't be fooled..these songs are NOT new releases as stated........1999-02-22
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Of Times Past: Music for Orchestra, Voice &
Manufacturer: Master Musicians Col ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004UAWL Release Date: 2000-07-25 |
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Tribute to a Legend
Ernie Raglin Manufacturer: K-Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000005ZER Release Date: 2000-12-19 |
Tracks:
- Tribute to a Legend
- One Drop
- Iron Zion
- Africa Unite
- Stir It Up - Ernest Ranglin
- Nice Time
- Natty Dread
- Talking Blues
- Hurts to Be Alone [Featuring Roger Robin]
- Rastaman Chant
- Guiltless
- Duppy Conqueror
- Easy Skanking
- Smile Jamaica
Customer Reviews:
Ernie Ranglin.......2002-01-20
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I Got My Keys If You're Ready to Leave: The Piano Tribute to John Legend
Various Artists Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009VI56Q Release Date: 2005-07-12 |
Tracks:
- It Don't Have To Change
- Number One
- Let's Get Lifted
- Alright
- Ordinary People
- She Don't Have To Know
- So High
- I Can Change
- Live It Up
- Used To Love You
- Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)
- Groovin' High (Original)
Music Album:
- Twist of Fate
- Ultimate Country Party
- Wake Up Darlin' Corey
- Wesley Dennis
- Western Swing and Country Jazz [Box set] [Original recording remastered]
- Wild at Heart/Little Victories [Import]
- A Man Like Me
- A Proper Introduction to Tennessee Ernie Ford: Rock City Boogie
- A Skaggs Family Christmas
- Ain't Nothin' Changed
