Highwayman

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The myth of the American West--lawless lands, resolute heroes--takes on a grave, elegiac quality on this first, and best, collaboration from Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. There's little bravado here, just a sense of ticking time, of frontiers lost, cowboys singing their last songs. In the end, Highwayman works because it fuses mythic, serious material with the artists' own legendary personas and well-aged voices. Lesser lights would be lucky to muddle through Jimmy Webb's epic title track; these four cagey desperados make every fantastic image believable. If Chips Moman surrounds them with less than subtle layers of guitars, keyboards, and drums, he does update vintage progressive country in a suitably cosmic but rugged fashion. Romantic legends and production values notwithstanding, it's the tough, wise singing here that's the real draw. --Roy Kasten

Highwayman,The Highwaymen,Sony,Country,Country & Western,Pop,Traditional Country

Average customer rating: Great job for a country supergroup Good Start Highwayman Modern-Day Classic A disappointment

Highwayman The Highwaymen Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 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: Highwayman 2 Wanted! The Outlaws The Road Goes on Forever Super Hits Ultimate Waylon Jennings ASIN: B00000264I Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Highwayman - Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson
2. The Last Cowboy Song - Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson
3. Jim, I Wore A Tie Today - Johnny Cash/Willie Nelson
4. Big River - Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson
5. Committed To Parkview - Johnny Cash/Willie Nelson
6. Desperados Waiting For A Train - Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson
7. Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos) - Johnny Cash/Willie Nelson
8. Welfare Line - Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson
9. Against The Wind - Johnny Cash/Willie Nelson/Waylon Jennings
10. The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over - Johnny Cash/Willie Nelson

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The myth of the American West--lawless lands, resolute heroes--takes on a grave, elegiac quality on this first, and best, collaboration from Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. There's little bravado here, just a sense of ticking time, of frontiers lost, cowboys singing their last songs. In the end, Highwayman works because it fuses mythic, serious material with the artists' own legendary personas and well-aged voices. Lesser lights would be lucky to muddle through Jimmy Webb's epic title track; these four cagey desperados make every fantastic image believable. If Chips Moman surrounds them with less than subtle layers of guitars, keyboards, and drums, he does update vintage progressive country in a suitably cosmic but rugged fashion. Romantic legends and production values notwithstanding, it's the tough, wise singing here that's the real draw. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Great job for a country supergroup.......2007-07-18

I got this CD for "Highwayman" and also to hear the country equivalent of the Traveling Wilburys. "Highwayman" to me, is a much more finished production than the Wilburys ever produced which in itself is good and bad. You don't get the sense of the fun the Wilburys were having.

This CD is timeless in many ways. Songs not only talk about country legends (highwaymen and robbers) it deals with current issues (deportation and musicians doing time in rehab).

"Highwayman" is the best cover of Jimmy Webb's ballad I've ever heard; however, I believe Webb still did it best.

"The Last Cowboy Song" is a tribute to an era that thankfully, men like these have kept alive in story and song.

"Deportee Song" with its lyrics about illegal aliens, is a strong commentary on the continuing immigration issues.

"Committed to Parkside" details the very harsh reality of musicians who go over the edge on drugs, etc. It's grim, and I can probably only listen to it once.

The only song that I can honestly say was not worth it was their cover of "Against the Wind." For an old-line Seger fan, this particular style of rendition just didn't work.

Every single song is good and compelling. It's a very worthwhile CD to add to your collection, particularly at this price.

Good Start.......2007-06-02

I bought this because I was missing "The Highwayman" song from my collection.

If I had to rate the three "Highwaymen" albums this would be #3. The second would be first and the third second.

I am a big fan of all the artists that is why I rated this three stars.

Pat L.

Highwayman .......2007-03-28

I like it....sorry a few have passed on...think the music says alot if you live the lifestyle...

Modern-Day Classic.......2007-01-22

Like the protagonist in the title song, this music is timeless, and not confined by the standard genres and labels.

4 icons of late 20th century American music who did things their way, and who embraced the outlaw mindframe to the benefit of their listeners, got together to create one for the ages.

The Last Cowboy Song is my favorite track. The music is evocative of days gone by, music that you might hear in an old western movie. Another piece of America lost, indeed.

A disappointment.......2007-01-18

I put this on my wishlist after seeing video clips of some of the numbers, from the tour. This is sterile compared to the tour where you could feel the love, the interplay, the response to the audience. This is well done, but I prefer the live performance, remember, the songs are written for performance in front of an audience.

Average customer rating: a gem Great Recording/Very Overlooked Four great singers equals one heck of a CD.

Highwayman 2 The Highwaymen Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 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: Highwayman The Road Goes on Forever Super Hits Wanted! The Outlaws The Road Goes on Forever ASIN: B0000026TY Release Date: 1990-02-09

Tracks:

1. Silver Stallion
2. Born And Raised In Black And White
3. Two Stories Wide
4. We're All In Your Corner
5. American Remains
6. Anthem '84
7. Angels Love Bad Men
8. Songs That Make A Difference
9. Living Legend
10. Texas

Customer Reviews:

a gem.......2004-09-28

This is a great disc from the first track 'til the last. It's got just the right mix of great production BIG sounding tunes (which fit the mythic status of the performers and the subjects of some of the songs) and 'raw' and 'smaller' more personal songs (which allow the singers to shine). Some think that makes this one sound rushed. I don't agree. It's a great way to make an album with these four artists and it's a gem.

Great Recording/Very Overlooked.......2004-05-06

When this cd came out, all the critics wrote it off saying, "It seems very rushed." Well I can kind of agree with that assumption. A few songs here sound like they were basically chosen out of pure desparation.

But on the other hand, this cd features some of the best, if not the best vocals Waylon Jennings has ever put on record. Johnny Cash does one of the best performances of his post Columbia Records days on "Anthem '84 and Living Legend." There is the towering Peformance on "Born And Raised in Black and White" that should have gotten them the "Vocal Event" award at the 1991 CMA awards (and was played as their nomination was announced).

This is a very solid release, although a bit rushed. But only these men could rush and make something so good. These men at their worst are 100 times better than most "artists" at their best.

Four great singers equals one heck of a CD........1998-06-18

It's amazing how each song highlights each one of the foursome's strong points. This CD really made me stand up and listen. The CD opens with "Silver Stallion" and one cannot help but think of bygone cowboy days. Waylon Jennings transforms "Angels Love Bad Men" into one of his trademark wicked songs. Reminds you of the "Waylon and Willie days" when everybody wanted to be an outlaw. This album would get five stars if it had included their version of "Help Me Make it Through the Night" (a danceable form of the famous Kristoferson tune). And, it's nice to know that Johnny Cash sounds as good as ever.

Average customer rating: Live Highwayman Well Worth The Wait keeps getting worse Just Blown Away Move Along People, Nothing New Here

Live! Highwayman Tinsley Ellis Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Hard Way Hell or High Water Full Circle It's Time Fever for the Bayou ASIN: B0009J2SOS Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. To The Devil For A Dime
3. Highwayman
4. A Quitter Never Wins
5. Real Bad Way
6. Hell Or High Water
7. The Next Miss Wrong
8. The Last Song
9. Leavin' Here
10. Pawnbroker
11. The Axe
12. Double Eyed Whammy

Album Description

LIVE -- HIGHWAYMAN, the long-awaited live album his fans have been demanding for years. The CD is overflowing with over 77 minutes of music, making this the longest single release in Alligator's catalog. Ellis recorded two nights of performances at Chord On Blues in St. Charles, IL, a suburb of Chicago, on March 25 and 26, 2005. The CD is an Ellis fan's dream-come-true, because as great as he is in the studio, it's the stage where Ellis really fires it up. At the recording, he burned hotter than ever, taking his band and his audience to spine-chilling heights. Ellis' original songs, extended soloing and heartfelt singing brought his audience to its feet early and kept them shouting and dancing all night long.

Customer Reviews:

Live Highwayman.......2006-05-29

This CD seems to be left in my CD player and played over and over. It is just a fantabulous disc. I've been to Chord on Blues in St. Charles, IL where this was recorded but have yet to catch Tinsley there. For a guy from Atlanta he gets there often and I intend to see him there on one of his next visits. It is one solid CD, get one for the house and one for the car.

Well Worth The Wait.......2006-04-26

We've been hoping for a Tinsley live album for a long time now. His only other is the wonderful mid-80's Live At The Moonshadow, as leader of his ass kicking quartet, The Heartfixers. But Live! Highwayman is surely definitive and well worth the wait. The band is in top form, and Tinsley's energy, creativity and musical prowess are at an all time high!

keeps getting worse.......2006-04-13

i was once a big tinsley ellis fan enjoying such albums as fanning the flames and trouble in mind. but what was once a fresh sound and fresh guitar has become increasingly stale. having seen tinsley live three times he sure left all his good stuff at home on this album, he even manages to screw up highway man which is one of my favorites. i know tinsley has felt he hasnt gotten his just due as a performer but efforts like this won't help his cause.

Just Blown Away.......2006-03-30

I have all of Tinsley Ellis's CD's but this will now rank as my favorite. Can't stop playing it. I was completely blown away by the live version of Pawnbroker. I replayed it three times in a row. My only wish is that the concert had been recorded on DVD as well so that I could enjoy seeing it as well as listening to it.

Move Along People, Nothing New Here.......2006-01-14

First let me say that this is not a bad CD. Solid guitar licks with fairly typical vocals. This was my first into to Tinsley Ellis, and while it was a good performance, it certainly doesn't stand out from a hundred other electric blues discs (hence the 3 star rating). You want some guitar based electric blues that make a real impression, check out something like Son Seals' "Live and Burning".

Average customer rating: Stunning Collection of Unbelievable Material

Shine Through My Dreams Manufacturer: Memoir Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Musicality of Novello We'll Gather Lilacs: The Songs of Ivor Novello ASIN: B00004Z3JV Release Date: 2000-12-26

Tracks:

1. Fold Your Wings [From Glamorous Night] - Mary Ellis, Trefor Jones
2. Glamorous Night [From Glamorous Night] - Mary Ellis
3. When the Gipsy Played [From Glamorous Night] - Mary Ellis
4. Far Away in Shanty Town [From Glamorous Night] - Elisabeth Welch
5. Girl I Knew [From Glamorous Night] - Elisabeth Welch
6. Shine Through My Dreams [From Glamorous Night] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Trefor Jones, Charles Prentice
7. Selection [From Crest of the Wave] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice
8. Rose of England [From Crest of the Wave] - Edgar Elmes
9. If You Only Knew [From Crest of the Wave] - Dorothy Dickson
10. Why Isn't It You [From Crest of the Wave] - Walter Crisham, Dorothy Dickson
11. Haven of Your Heart [From Crest of the Wave] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Oliver Gilbert
12. Waltz of My Heart [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello
13. Wings of Sleep [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Oliver Gilbert, Ivor Novello
14. My Life Belongs to You [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Dunston Hart
15. I Can Give You the Starlight [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis
16. My Dearest Dear [From the Dancing Years] - Mary Ellis, Ivor Novello
17. Primrose [From the Dancing Years] - Roma Beaumont
18. Leap Year Waltz [From the Dancing Years] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra
19. Three Ballet Tunes [From the Dancing Years] - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Charles Prentice

Tracks:

1. Selection [From Perchance to Dream] - Harry Acres
2. We'll Gather Lilacs [From Perchance to Dream] - Muriel Barron, Oliver Gilbert
3. Woman's Heart [From Perchance to Dream] - Muriel Barron, Ivor Novello
4. Curtsy to the King [From Perchance to Dream] - Roma Beaumont
5. Love Is My Reason [From Perchance to Dream] - Muriel Barron
6. Highwayman Love [From Perchance to Dream] - Olive Gibert, Male Chorus
7. This Is My Wedding Day [From Perchance to Dream] - Harry Acres, Muriel Barron
8. Selection: King's Rhapsody [From King's Rhapsody] - Peter Yorke
9. Someday My Heart Will Awake/Take Your Girl [From King's Rhapsody] - Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Chorus
10. Fly Home Little Heart/The Mayor of Perpignan/The Gates of Paradise ... - Philis Dare, Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Dennis Martin
11. Mountian Dove/If This Were Love/The Violin Began to Play [From ...] - Vanessa Lee, Larry Mandon, Dennis Martin
12. Violin Began to Play [From King's Rhapsody] - Vanessa Lee
13. Gates of Paradise [From King's Rhapsody] - Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Dennis Martin
14. Someday My Heart Will Awake [From King's Rhapsody] - Vanessa Lee
15. Coronation Scene and Finale [From King's Rhapsody] - Harry Acres, , Oliver Gilbert, Vanessa Lee, Chorus
16. Selection of Ivor Novello Melodies: Glamorous Night (Intro)/Shine ... - Peter Yorke

Customer Reviews:

Stunning Collection of Unbelievable Material.......2006-07-27

What a great collection of original material.

Shame about the skimpy and sycophantic liner notes.

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Highwayman Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004ZB2A Release Date: 2007-01-16

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Highwayman ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006GE64 Release Date: 1987-07-07

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highwayman live Manufacturer: success ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B00066R34O

Product Description

20 tracks-1-the highway man,2-folsom prison blues,3-sixteen tons,4-these hands,5-peace in the valley,6-rock island line,7-i still miss someone,8-ring of fire,9-sunday morning coming down,10-big river,11-the wall,12-i got stripes,13-get rhythm,14-a boy named sue,15-help me,16-the city of new orleans,17-long black veil,18-if i were a carpenter[duet],19-orange blossom special,20-i walk the line

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Nicholas Jackson: Organ Works Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000050XA4 Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

1. Son Da Chiesa: Movt I
2. Son Da Chiesa: Movt II
3. Son Da Chiesa: Movt III
4. Organ Mass: Prld
5. Organ Mass: Kyrie
6. Organ Mass: Sanctus
7. Organ Mass: Benedictus
8. Organ Mass: Agnus Dei
9. Organ Mass: Carillon
10. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Ov
11. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Courante
12. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Masquerade
13. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Sarabande
14. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Hornpipe
15. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Minuet
16. The Reluctant Highwayman (Ste): Gigue
17. Organ Son: Andante Con Moto
18. Organ Son: Adagio
19. Organ Son: Vivace
20. Prld, Fugue: Soliloquy And Caprice: Prld
21. Prld, Fugue: Soliloquy And Caprice: Fugue
22. Prld, Fugue: Soliloquy And Caprice: Soliloquy
23. Prld, Fugue: Soliloquy And Caprice: Caprice
24. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var I
25. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var II
26. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var III
27. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var IV
28. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var V
29. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var VI
30. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var VII
31. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var VIII
32. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var IX
33. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var X
34. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var XI
35. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Var XII Fugato
36. Con Vars On 'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty': Toccata
37. Elevation And Toccata: Elevation
38. Elevation And Toccata: Toccata
39. Elevation And Toccata: Divert: Toccata in g
40. Elevation And Toccata: A Flourish For Rosemary
41. Elevation And Toccata: Wedding Ste: Wedding March

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Highwayman 2 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006IKX2 Release Date: 1990-02-27

Average customer rating: Back in the saddle Very Enjoyable

Highwayman 2 The Highwaymen Manufacturer: Sony 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 Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000AQ3S Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

1. Silver Stallion
2. Born and Raised in Black and White
3. Two Stories Wide
4. We're All in Your Corner
5. American Remains
6. Anthem '84
7. Angels Love Bad Men
8. Songs That Make a Difference
9. Living Legend
10. Texas

Customer Reviews:

Back in the saddle.......2001-07-09

When a star quartet of this magnitude is formed the sky is the limit.

For some, this second album from the foursome of Jennings, Nelson, Cash and Kristofferson will be another taste of country and western heaven.

The single "Silver Stallion" is very much in the mould of "The Highwayman". The four giants take turns at the microphone, and at the writing, as they journey through the songs about the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the American Wild West.

Any good country album turns its attention to the subject of love and this is no exception.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, "Born And Raised In Black And White" pits traditional biblical morals against the well-meaning but rugged values considered more practical for a time when a man had to do what a man had to do.

An enjoyable sequel.

Very Enjoyable.......1999-03-16

G'Day Mate .I'm Just Me, And May Not Follow Your Guidelines .I'm Pleased I Didn't Listen To The Critic Charlie Dick ! I Like The Way These Four Men Work In Together. I Think Their Songwriting Is Very Good .All I Can Say Is If You Have A Heart For Comfortable Country Music Don't Listen To The Sour Perfectionist Attitudes Of Critics ! Go Listen To It For Yourself . Picture Yourself In A Bar Or Club Enjoying A Cool Drink While These Talented Boys Ease You Along ! Cheers Mate !!!

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