My Old Virginia Home

1. Carolina Moonshiner

2. I'm Longing for My Old Virginia Home

3. Mansion on the Hill

4. Mama's Crown

5. Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes

6. Steal Away and Pray

7. Unmerited Grace

8. Long Haul Truckin'

9. I'll Just Go Away

10. Footprints in the Snow

11. Lee Highway Blues [Instrumental]

12. On My Mind

13. Crossing the River of Jordan

14. Cry from the Cross

My Old Virginia Home,Big Country Bluegrass,Hay Holler,Bluegrass,Country,Pop,Progressive Bluegrass

Average customer rating: Great set of wartime rarities Cure for the Blues Standard Transcription Collection

(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection Spike Jones Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Contemporary Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strictly for Music Lovers Fonk Spike Jones - Greatest Hits Spiked!: The Music of Spike Jones The Spike Jones Story ASIN: B00007JR3K Release Date: 2003-04-08

Album Description

Holiday blues comin' on? Well, put a spike in `em! Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet—79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Customer Reviews:

Great set of wartime rarities.......2003-05-14

Spike Jones was the king of the novelty song performers, with hits like "Der Fuehrer's Face" and the parody version of "Sheik of Araby" becoming huge hits during World War II. This is a swell 3-CD set, gathering a full eighty-one of Jones' best tracks from his 1940s heyday, drawn from an extensive archive of radio broadcasts made for the Standard Transcription service. The tightness of his City Slickers band is amply demonstrated in these manic, kookily orchestrated performances. Toots, squonks, blatts and bleats whiz by at lightning speed, as one daffy song after another will delight devoted fans. Amazingly, Jones had the unusual, almost unique ability to perform a repertoire almost entirely made up of comedic material, and yet still be quite listenable and engaging. His jazz chops were hardly in question, and from time to time Jones would dash off a non-novelty ballad or two, just to give the rubes something to think about. Of course, just as often he would perform a song that *sounded* like a straight ballad, but would turn out to be another goof. (One great example of this is the sultry "Serenade To A Jerk," sung in slinky, burlesque tones by Myrtle Horwin.) This collection may seem a little overwhelming, but like his studio recordings, these radio performances have a certain brilliance and joie de vivre about them that will leave you enchanted. Definitely worth checking out!

Cure for the Blues.......2003-04-25

Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet-79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Standard Transcription Collection.......2003-04-12

This collection has remastered material from the large stack of Standard Transcription discs from the early 1940's. There are many songs not recorded on RCA, many on the theme of wartime ("48 Reasons Why"), and the quality is excellent. The packaging is threadbare but this is an essential CD package for true music lovers.

Average customer rating: A Great Must Have Perfectly remastered classic Louis, Lena, Ethel, and Eddie in a classic INCREDIBLE SOUNDTRACK

Cabin In The Sky: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1943 Film) John LaTouche Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Female Vocal Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Duke, Vernon | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ellington | Ellington, Edward Duke | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 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 General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cabin in the Sky Stormy Weather Hallelujah Pinky ASIN: B0000033PK Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Main Title - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
2. Foreward - Hall Johnson Choir and the M-G-M Studio Orchestra
3. Li'l Black Sheep (Extended Version) - Ethel Waters and the Hall Johnson Choir
4. Old Ship Zion - Kenneth Spencer and the Hall Johnson Choir
5. But The Flesh Is Weak - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
6. The Prayer - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
7. The First Revelation - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
8. Saint Petunia (Extended Version) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
9. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe - Ethel Waters
10. Dat Suits Me - Ethel Waters, Butterfly McQueen, and the Hall...
11. Beside The Still Waters - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
12. Cabin In The Sky - Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, and...
13. Ain't It The Truth (Outtake) - Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra
14. Ain't It The Truth Reprise (Outtake) - Lena Horn
15. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters with whistle by Eddie 'Rochester'...
16. The Meek And The Mild - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
17. Life's Full Of Consequences - Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Lena Horn
18. Petunia In The Wilderness - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
19. Happinesss Is A Thing Called Joe (Reprise) - Ethel Waters
20. Things Ain't The Way They Used To Be - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra
21. Going Up (Extended Version) - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra with piano solo..
22. Down At John Henry's ([In] My Old Virginia Home) - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra
23. Shine - John Bubbles (John W. Sublett),The Hall Johnson...
24. Honey In The Honeycomb (Extended Version) - Lena Horn
25. Love Me Tomorrow - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
26. Honey In The Honeycomb (Reprise) - Ethel Waters
27. Sweet Petunia - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
28. The Third Revelation - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
29. Little Joe Throws Snake Eyes - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
30. Amen - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
31. Taking A Chance On Love (Reprise) - Ethel Waters and the Hall Johnson Choir
32. Taking A Chance On Love (Full Reprise Lyrics) - Ethel Waters, with Roger Edens at the piano

Customer Reviews:

A Great Must Have .......2005-12-29

Cabin in the Sky is an excellent, excellent black film. Very entertaining and a movie that projects the power of a conscience. I first saw Cabin in Sky on the AMC channel with my dad when I was 15 years old. I am now 32 years old and every time I watch the movie it is as if I am watching it for the first time. This is a great movie and I can't wait for the DVD version.

Perfectly remastered classic.......2001-09-18

I have to give this CD 5 stars since it provides americans the only chance to listen to the fine voice of Kenneth Spencer. It's worth buing the CD just for the one track he's singing.

Louis, Lena, Ethel, and Eddie in a classic.......2000-12-13

CABIN IN THE SKY is one of my favorite films, and the soundtrack does full justice to the score and the performers. 5 extended versions and 4 outtakes are welcome additions to this entertaining CD. The combination of jazz and inspirational tunes surpisingly come together very harmoniously in this mixture of fantasy and reality. The sound quality is fine, though a stereo remix was not possible. From the opening "Lil' Black Sheep" to "Taking a Chance on Love" the score is full of gems and anyone who loves musicals will be inspired by this soundtrack.

INCREDIBLE SOUNDTRACK.......1999-07-31

Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters & Lena Horne, what else could a musical ask for. Three giants of jazz & blues,who show us a small portion of their great indvidual talents on this soundtrack.

Duke Ellington's , Going Up, Lena's version of Ain't it the Truth, and the wonderful swinging vocals of Ethel Waters. One of the african-american divas that was there when blues and jazz started, and one of the earliest to be recorded. Makes you wonder why more musicals were not made with these great artists.Reccommend also all of Miss Waters recordings reissued on the Classics Label from 1921-1940. This cd is a must for anyone interested in jazz or blues.

Average customer rating: A Creative Programming Idea Gone Awry

Warren M. Swenson: Battle Pieces Manufacturer: Albany Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Foster, Stephen | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000C7PTD Release Date: 2003-09-30

Customer Reviews:

A Creative Programming Idea Gone Awry.......2003-10-01

The notion behind the program on this CD was a wonderful one. As a pendant to a new song cycle by Warren M. Swenson set to Civil War poems by Walt Whitmen, George Shirley, tenor, and William Bolcom, pianist, record eleven popular songs from the period surrounding the Civil War including familiar favorites as 'Oh, Dem Golden Slippers,' 'My Old Kentucky Home,' and some rare songs like the Creole folk song 'Michieu Banjo' and Henry Russell's 'The Maniac.' But there are two things wrong with the final product. First, the song cycle of twelve songs, although set to stirring, evocative poetry, is pedestrian and in a pale faux-Ives style. Second, and sad to hear, is the deterioration of the nearly 70-year-old Shirley's once glorious voice. He was, in his day, an intelligent singer with a beautiful voice that he could use to do just about anything he wished. I remember a riveting 'Salome' Herod only ten years or so ago. He still sings with immaculate musicianship and intelligence and his accompanist, the redoubtable composer/pianist William Bolcom gives him formidable support, but the voice splays and wobbles under pressure and it becomes painful to listen to it.

The booklet notes and recorded sound are exemplary.

But my advice is to avoid this issue unless you really want to hear Swenson's songs; this is likely to be their only recording.

Average customer rating:

My Old Virginia Home Big Country Bluegrass Manufacturer: Hay Holler ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009G3C5K Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

1. Carolina Moonshiner
2. I'm Longing for My Old Virginia Home
3. Mansion on the Hill
4. Mama's Crown
5. Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes
6. Steal Away and Pray
7. Unmerited Grace
8. Long Haul Truckin'
9. I'll Just Go Away
10. Footprints in the Snow
11. Lee Highway Blues [Instrumental]
12. On My Mind
13. Crossing the River of Jordan
14. Cry from the Cross

Music Album:

1. One Step Closer
2. Redemption
3. Regular Joe
4. Reverb Deluxe
5. Rhinestone Cowboy, Vol. 2
6. Ronnie McDowell - Older Women and Other Greatest Hits
7. Settle for Love [Enhanced]
8. Shock'n Y'All [Enhanced] [Hybrid SACD] [SACD]
9. Sins Lies & Angels [Import]
10. Smile

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