The Essential Masters

Product Description
This collection features the best of Ralph and Carter Stanley’s fantastic King and Starday masters from the late 50s and early 60s.

The Essential Masters,The Stanley Brothers,Varese Records,Bluegrass,Bluegrass-Gospel,Close Harmony,Country,Gospel,Pop,Traditional Bluegrass,Truck Driving Country

Average customer rating: How soon we forget... Walk a Mile in My Shoes Elvis Is Back to LIfe! Many strong performances The Kings Marvelous Last stand

Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters The King Of Rock 'N' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters Command Performances: The Essential 60's Masters II Memories: The '68 Comeback Special Live in Las Vegas ASIN: B000002WUD Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. The Wonder Of You
2. I've Lost You
3. The Next Step Is Love
4. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
5. Patch It Up
6. I Really Don't Want To Know
7. There Goes My Everything
8. Rags To Riches
9. Where Did They Go, Lord
10. Life
11. I'm Leavin'
12. Heart Of Rome
13. It's Only Love
14. The Sound Of Your Cry
15. I Just Can't Help Believin'
16. How The Web Was Woven
17. Until It's Time For You To Go
18. We Can Make The Morning
19. An American Trilogy
20. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
21. Burning Love
22. It's A Matter Of Time
23. Separate Ways

Tracks:

1. Always On My Mind
2. Fool
3. Steamroller Blues
4. Raised On Rock
5. For Ol' Times Sake
6. I've Got A Thing About You Baby
7. Take Good Care Of Her
8. If You Could Talk In Your Sleep
9. Promised Land
10. It's Midnight
11. My Boy
12. Loving Arms
13. T-r-o-u-b-l-e
14. Mr. Songman
15. Bringing It Back
16. Pieces Of My Life
17. Green, Green Grass Of Home
18. Thinking About You
19. Hurt
20. For The Heart
21. Moody Blue
22. She Thinks I Still Care
23. Way Down
24. Pledging My Love

Tracks:

1. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights
2. I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago
3. The Fool
4. A Hundred Years From Now (Informal Recording)
5. Little, Cabin On The Hill
6. Cindy, Cindy
7. Bridge Over Troubled Water
8. Got My Mojo Working/Keep Your Hands Off Of It
9. It's Your Baby, You Rock It
10. Stranger In The Crowd
11. Mary In The Morning
12. It Ain't No Big Thing (But It's Growing)
13. Just Pretend
14. Faded Love (Original Unedited Version)
15. Tommorrow Never Comes (Includes False Start)
16. Make The World Go Away
17. Funny How Time Slips Away
18. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (Long Version)
19. Snowbird
20. Whole Lot-Ta Shakin' Goin' On
21. Amazing Grace (Alternate Take 2)
22. (That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me
23. Lady Madonna (Informal Recording)

Tracks:

1. Merry Christmas Baby
2. I Shall Be Released (Informal Recording)
3. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Jam Edit)
4. It's Still Here (Original Unedited Version Ending With Felton Jarvis Talking)
5. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Original Undubbed Version)
6. I Will Be True
7. My Way (Master)
8. For The Good Times (Master)
9. Just A Little Bit
10. It's Diff'rent Now
11. Are You Sincere
12. I Got A Feelin' In My Body
13. You Asked Me To
14. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues
15. Talk About The Good Times
16. Tiger Man
17. I Can Help
18. Susan When She Tried
19. Shake A Hand
20. She Thinks I Still Care (Alternate Take 2B)
21. Danny Boy
22. Love Coming Down
23. He'll Have To Go

Tracks:

1. See See Rider
2. Men With Broken Hearts (Short Poem)
3. Walk A Mile In My Shoes
4. Polk Salad Annie
5. Let It Be Me (Je T' Appartiens)
6. Proud Mary
7. Something (Master)
8. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
9. Heartbreak Hotel
10. I Was The One
11. One Night
12. Never Been To Spain (Master)
13. You Gave Me A Mountain (Master)
14. It's Impossible
15. A Big Hunk O' Love (Master)
16. It's Over (Master)
17. The Impossible Dream
18. Reconsider Baby
19. I'll Remember You
20. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
21. Suspicious Minds
22. Unchained Melody
23. The Twelfth Of Never (Rehearsal)
24. Softly As I Leave You (Rehearsal)
25. Alla' En El 'Rancho Grande' (Informal Rehearsal)
26. Froggy Went A Courtin' (Informal Rehearsal)
27. Stranger In My Own Home Town (Informal Rehearsal)

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Elvis Presley's music in the 1970s is often dismissed as the bombastic, half-hearted hack work of an overweight, pill-addicted, badly dressed has-been. In the liner notes to this five-CD set, Dave Marsh argues that Presley, in fact, created a more impressive body of work in the '70s than almost any other pop act. And the music on this massive anthology backs Marsh up. Stripping away all the garish live recordings and album filler, the package concentrates on a core of 120 songs--the A- and B-sides of every single Presley recorded in the '70s, 46 other studio tracks (including 13 previously unreleased performances), and 27 live tracks (including another 13 unreleased tracks)--that feature a still-magnificent singer collaborating with one of the funkiest bands of its time. This body of work certainly doesn't match Presley's breakthroughs in the '50s, nor does it equal the achievements of Al Green, Neil Young, and Van Morrison in the '70s, but it does stack up well against the work of Bob Dylan and the ex-Beatles in the same decade. Even in his laziest moments, Presley was a master of intonation and phrasing, delivering his rich baritone with a disarming naturalness. And when he caught a spark from his great T.C.B. Band (anchored by guitarist James Burton and drummer Ron Tutt), Presley could still out-sing anyone in American pop. You can hear it here on inspired versions of Tony Joe White's "Polk Salad Annie," Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," Muddy Waters' "Got My Mojo Working," Wayne Carson's "Always on My Mind," Chuck Berry's "Promised Land," Paul McCartney's "Lady Madonna," Percy Mayfield's "Stranger in My Own Hometown," Dennis Linde's "Burning Love," and Joe South's "Walk a Mile in My Shoes." --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

How soon we forget..........2007-07-13

Those who say that Elvis was no longer relavant, or "setting the tone" for music in the 70's have forgotten the most obvious fact. Elvis had already set the tone in the 50's, and all those who came after were products of that - like it or not. So they were only following Elvis' lead when you say Elvis was out of the loop. The boxed set is genius. Elvis voice is soulful, powerful, and comes with a huge whollop.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes.......2007-04-12

A great collection of Elvis music. A must have for any Elvis fan.

Elvis Is Back to LIfe!.......2006-11-10

I was listening Elvis when I was a school boy and now after 30 years I listen Elvis as if he were back to life again and singing to us. I was encouraged by Elvis' songs and again they are encouraging me now in the 21st century!

Many strong performances.......2005-09-30

Towards the end of his life, Elvis was showing signs of burnout and depression, even then, he could still rise to the occassion and belt out a great performance. This is the most comprehensive collection of his 1970's recordings available. It starts off with the classic "The Wonder Of You" and takes you right through all of the singles released before his pre-mature death, several great album cuts and alternate recordings, and a sample of his live show on the last CD. His outstanding performances on "Hurt" and "Moody Blue" show what he was capable of in the months before his death. Makes you think of what might have been...

The Kings Marvelous Last stand.......2005-07-13

Well, This following the essential 50's and 60's, is a excellant representation of the Kings final decade, from tear jerker ballads, to country, to pure rock n roll, This time period is ofte underrated, but produced many great songs for the King.An Awsome live disc displays some killer tuens and great versions of classic songs, definatly a must!!

Average customer rating: The Essential 60's Masters If I Can Dream? Great for Long-Time or New Fans Excellent but incomplete Essential 60's Masters

From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters The King Of Rock 'N' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters Command Performances: The Essential 60's Masters II Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings That's the Way It Is ASIN: B000002WNP Release Date: 1993-09-28

Tracks:

1. Make Me Know It
2. Soldier Boy
3. Stuck On You
4. Fame And Fortune
5. A Mess Of Blues
6. It Feels So Right
7. Fever
8. Like A Baby
9. It's Now Or Never
10. The Girl Of My Best Friend
11. Dirty, Dirty Feeling
12. Thrill Of Your Love
13. I Gotta Know
14. Such A Night
15. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
16. Girl Next Door Went A'Walking
17. I Will Be Home Again
18. Reconsider Baby
19. Surrender
20. I'm Comin' Home
21. Gently
22. In Your Arms
23. Give Me The Right
24. I Feel So Bad
25. It's A Sin
26. I Want You With Me
27. There's Always Me

Tracks:

1. Starting Today
2. Sentimental Me
3. Judy
4. Put The Blame On Me
5. Kiss Me Quick
6. That's Someone You Never Forget
7. I'm Yours
8. His Latest Flame
9. Little Sister
10. For The Millionth And The Last Time
11. Good Luck Charm
12. Anything That's Part Of You
13. I Met Her Today
14. Night Rider
15. Something Blue
16. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow
17. (Such An) Easy Question
18. Fountain Of Love
19. Just For Old Time Sake
20. You'll Be Gone
21. I Feel That I've Known You Forever
22. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello
23. Suspicion
24. She's Not You
25. Echoes Of Love
26. Please Don't Drag That String Around
27. (You're The) Devil In Disguise
28. Never Ending
29. What Now, What Next, Where To
30. Witchcraft
31. Kinders Keepers, Losers Weepers
32. Love Me Tonight

Tracks:

1. (It's A )Long Lonely Highway
2. Western Union
3. Slowly But Surely
4. Blue River
5. Memphis Tennessee
6. Ask Me
7. It Hurts Me
8. Down In The Ally
9. Tommorrow Is A Long Time
10. Love Letters
11. Beyond The Reef (Original Undubbed Master)
12. Come What May (Alternate Take 7)
13. Fools Fall In Love
14. Indescribably Blue
15. I'll Remember You (Original Unedited Master)
16. If Every Day Was Like Christmas
17. Suppose (Master)
18. Guitar Man/What'd I Say (Original Unedited Master)
19. Big Boss Man
20. Mine
21. Just Call Me Lonesome
22. Hi-Heel Sneakers (Original Unedited Master)
23. You Don't Know Me
24. Singing Tree
25. Too Much Monkey Business
26. U.S. Male

Tracks:

1. Long Black Limousine
2. This Is The Story
3. Wearin' That Loved On Look
4. You'll Think Of Me
5. A Little Bit Of Green
6. Gentle On My Mind
7. I'm Movin' On
8. Don't Cry Daddy
9. Inherit The Wind
10. Mama Liked The Roses
11. My Little Friend
12. In The Ghetto
13. Rubbernickin'
14. From Jack To A King
15. Hey Jude
16. Without Love (There Is Nothing)
17. I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)
18. I'll Be There
19. Suspicious Minds
20. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
21. Stranger In My Own Home Town
22. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind
23. Power Of My Love

Tracks:

1. After Loving You
2. Do You Know Who I Am
3. Kentucky Rain
4. Only The Strong Survive
5. It Keeps Ringt On A-Hurtin'
6. Any Day Now
7. If I'm A Fool (For Loving You)
8. The Fair Is Moving On
9. Who Am I?
10. This Time/ICan't Stop Loving You (Informal Recording)
11. In The Ghetto (Alternate Take 4)
12. Suspicious Minds (Alternate Take 5)
13. Kentucky Rain (Alternate Take 9)
14. Big Boss Man (Alternate Take 2)
15. Down In The Alley (Alternate Take 1)
16. Memphis Tennessee (Alternate Take 1 From The '1963 Session')
17. I'm Yours (Alternate Take 1 Undubbed Version)
18. His Latest Flame (Alternate Take 4)
19. That's Someone You Never Forget (Alternate Take 1)
20. Surrender (Alternate Take 1)
21. It's Now Or Never (Original Undubbed Master)
22. Love Me Tender/Witchcraft (From 'The Frank Sinatra Timex Special')

Customer Reviews:

The Essential 60's Masters.......2007-04-12

Great collection of Elvis 60's music. Be sure to treat yourself to the 50's and 70's collection to complete your collection. There are several songs not included on other cd's. You won't be disappointed.

If I Can Dream?.......2007-03-26

Why isn't that song on here? That's a fantastic song! Mercy!

Great for Long-Time or New Fans.......2005-12-04

I'm a relatively new Elvis fan and I didn't know where to begin because there are so many albums and hit collections... I decided on starting with this box set because it spanned so much of his career and because it included an alternate version of my favorite song of his - Suspicious Minds.

The sound remastering is excellent and the packaging is great. Well worth the $$.

This is a must have for the long-time Elvis fan or the new fan like me! I'm definitely hooked on Elvis now and I plan to follow up this purchase with his 50s and 70s box set.

Excellent but incomplete.......2005-09-30

Proof that Elvis had many fine recordings during the 60's! Even though some of the material may not be the best, Elvis' performances are. I was impressed by many of the early 60's recordings, that I had not heard before. A very strong but incomplete collection! Unfortunately, this box set does not include several of Elvis' 60's hits from his movies or his Gospel songs. This is especially disconcerting for a box set (the only Grammies he won were for his Gospel recordings!). If you are going to buy this box set, you should go ahead a buy the 2 CD release "Command Performances: The Essential 60's Masters II" and the 2 CD "Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances" to fill in the holes in this collection.

They should have just added a CD or two to this box set and included some of his key movie and Gospel songs in a single collection, but then they would have only had a shot at one GOLD Record Award instead of two or three...

Essential 60's Masters.......2005-06-24

I was dissapointed to see that this set does not contain all of the Elvis Masters from the 60's. It only contians what RCA considers "essential." For example, if you want live, gospel, or movie material, you must go elsewhere. This just does not have it. On the other hand, what the box set does have is great and it leaves you wanting more.

Average customer rating: Definitely an essential collection of mid-1960s music from Mac

The Best of: Essential Original Masters 25 Classics Mac Wiseman Manufacturer: Rural Rhythm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | 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 | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Standard Songs for Average People Most Requested Bluegrass Favorites The Mac Wiseman Story 15 of My Grandma's Favorites ASIN: B000G1R4M0 Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

1. Rovin' Gambler
2. Sittin' On Top Of The World
3. Little Pal
4. Picture From Life's Other Side
5. The Georgia Mail
6. Precious Memories
7. How Many Biscuits Can You Eat
8. More Pretty Girls Than One
9. Wreck Of Old #9
10. Grandfather's Clock
11. Little Blossom
12. Corina, Corina
13. Midnight Special
14. Tramp On The Street
15. Sourwood Mountain
16. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
17. Just Over In Glory Land
18. Mary Of The Wild Moor
19. I Saw Your Face In The Moon
20. When They Ring Those Golden Bells
21. Wreck Of The Old 97
22. Little Mohee
23. Turkey In The Straw
24. The Black Sheep
25. The Waltz You Saved For Me
26. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

Definitely an essential collection of mid-1960s music from Mac .......2007-01-02

With over 50 years in business, Rural Rhythm Records has built a catalog that connects many dots from past to present. Since its 1955 creation, Rural Rhythm has released hundreds of classic performances by many legendary bluegrass and old-time musicians such as J.E. Mainer, Don Reno, Red Smiley, Mac Wiseman, Vassar Clements, Hylo Brown, Bill Harrell, Jim Eanes, and many others. This album is part of that archival catalog. The label owes its Arcadia, California start to Uncle Jim O'Neal whose vision was to release the music of many top bluegrass and old-time musicians in the 1950-70s, seeking success where Starday had failed by producing records of limited appeal by lesser known, albeit talented, musicians.

Mac Wiseman was born on May 23, 1925. He hails from Crimora, Virginia but lives on Percy Priest Lake, near Nashville. He was born in 1925, the same year the Grand Ole Opry started. In 1944, Mac began his career as a DJ in in Harrisonburg, Virginia. In 1946, he worked with Molly O'Day, then in 1948 an original member of Flatt and Scruggs' Foggy Mountain Boys, and then in 1949 with Bill Monroe. From 1952-1956, Mac with his band "The Country Boys" recorded several hits for Dot Records including "Jimmy Brown the Newsboy," "Love Letters in the Sand," "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." From 1957-1963, he was an A & R man (Artists and Repertoire) for Dot Records and ran the company's country-music department. While at Dot, he was instrumental in the success of Pat Boone's career. It was Mac who suggested that Pat record the song "Love Letters in the Sand" which became a smash hit for the young singer. In 1958, Mac one of the founders of the Country Music Association (CMA) and its first secretary. In 1965, he performed at the first bluegrass festival in Fincastle, Virginia. In 1966, Mac managed WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia. That was the year that he recorded this album for Uncle Jim's Rural Rhythm Records.He was in fine country voice for songs that also include some uncredited accompaniment with drums, jew's harp, Dobro, harmonica, autoharp, electric bass, and others.

In more recent time, Mac's kept busy with music. In 1990, he was elected president of R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) in Nashville. One of the goals of the organization is to build a retirement home for country music entertainers. In 1991, he worked at the revived Old Dominion Barn Dance, Richmond, Virginia. In 1992, he worked at the Willie Nelson Theatre in Branson, Missouri. In 1993, Mac was inducted into the IBMA's Hall of Honor. In 1997, he recorded with "The Groove Grass Boyz." In 2001, Wiseman recorded a duet with his old friend Johnny Cash: "When It's Reveille Time in Heaven."

Songcarriers and musicologists would be particularly interested in this type of archival material. This set of 25 classics is reissued in Rural Rhythm's "Heritage Collection." It contains original mixes from 1966 along with some bonus tracks from the Wiseman master vault archives. Liner notes were written by country music historian Colin Escott based on an interview conducted with Wiseman. For the price and volume, this is an essential collection of mid-1960s Wiseman music for your own library.

Don't expect to hear vocal harmonies, elaborate arrangements or the same level of clarion studio recording quality we hear today. Rather, just enjoy and relive a classic country sound of yesteryear. Most of the cuts span about 2 minutes apiece. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

Average customer rating: Sensational collection of the absolute best from this legendary singer-songwriter. most of the best Great Intro to Nyro! Nyro was a master singer/songwriter My 2 Cents

Time and Love: The Essential Masters Laura Nyro Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gonna Take a Miracle (Exp) Angel in the Dark New York Tendaberry (Exp) The First Songs Eli & The 13th Confession (Exp) ASIN: B00004Z3U2 Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Sweet Blindness
2. Wedding Bell Blues
3. And When I Die
4. Blowin' Away
5. Eli's Comin'
6. Goodbye Joe
7. Stoney End
8. It's Gonna Take A Miracle
9. Stoned Soul Picnic
10. Lu
11. Save The Country
12. When I Was A Freeport And You Were The Main Drag
13. Blackpatch
14. Time And Love
15. Sexy Mama
16. Up On The Roof

Customer Reviews:

Sensational collection of the absolute best from this legendary singer-songwriter........2007-07-02

Being a huge fan of the Fifth Dimension I have been enjoying Laura Nyro tunes for decades. But incredibly I don't believe I had ever sampled any of Laura Nyro's work as a performer. Just the other day I came across this 2000 release "Time and Love: The Essential Masters". My curiosity got the best of me and I grabbed it. I must say that I really did not know just what to expect and I had the feeling that I might be wasting my hard earned money. As it turns out nothing could be further from the truth. "Time and Love: The Essential Masters features a total of 16 terrific tunes by this often overlooked singer-songwriter.
Now I have to admit that I was blown away by the fact the Laura Nyro penned 13 of the 16 tunes in this collection. These are songs that just about everyone would be familiar with. As I indicated earlier the Fifth Dimension were huge fans of Laura Nyro's work and had a number of big hits with songs like "Wedding Bell Blues", "Sweet Blindness", "Stoned Soul Picnic" and "Save The Country". I found that Laura's original versions were just terrific and I seemed to enjoy them all just as much. Blood Sweat and Tears had a monster hit in 1969 with Laura's "And When I Die" and Three Dog Night scored with "Eli's Coming" just a year or two later. Once again Laura's take on these tunes are a bit different as you might expect but highly enjoyable nonetheless! I also enjoyed Laura's version of the Barbra Streisand hit "Stoney End". What a great tune!
"Time and Love: The Essential Masters" also features a handful of Laura's tunes you might not be familiar with. Of these I particularly enjoyed "Goodbye Joe" and the title tune "Time And Love" which is probably my favorite track on this collection. And if you are a chart buff you can sample the one and only Laura Nyro recording to hit the Billboard Hot 100. Laura's version of the Gerry Goffin-Carole King favorite "Up On The Roof" spent a total of 2 weeks on the charts and peaked at #92.
I was quite surprised to discover that Laura Nyro passed away from ovarian cancer in 1997 at the age of 49. That is really too bad because as I am just now learning this was one extremely talented lady. "Time And Love: The Essential Masters" has been a revelation to me. I enjoyed each and every one of the 16 tracks in this collection. The remastering job is first rate and I particularly enjoyed perusing the 12 page booklet that was included here. All in all this one is a most pleasant surprise. Highly recommended!

most of the best.......2007-02-16

if you love or even like laura nyro this concise collection has most of the best from the early years..if you must have only one album by this unbelievable writer,singer & performer you could not go wrong here!...(although i would not be content with one)..the next step of course would be "stoned soul picnic" the two disc anthology...& after that a live album!...here's hoping they'll put out that dvd documentary soon!!!

Great Intro to Nyro!.......2006-07-30

I'm new to the music of Laura Nyro, but I've known some of these songs for years. This cd inlcudes many of Nyro's titles that were hits for other artists like the Fifth Dimension and Barbra Streisand, so they're familiar.
My first introduction to Nyro's voice was in the movie, "Home at the End of the World," where they're playing one of her records and she's singing "It's Gonna Take A Miracle." That song I have always associated with Deniece Williams, so I got curious to find out more about Laura Nyro and bought this cd.
Needless to say I was impressed. Nyro had a voice that sounded like a cross between Streisand and Karen Carpenter, so I don't know why most critics say her voice was less than average.
The cd has been remastered and includes a booklet with an introduction written by Stephen Holden. Lyrics to all of the songs are also inlcuded, and the album the song came from, which is a nice touch.

Nyro was a master singer/songwriter.......2006-03-13

Laura Nyro did not have the best voice but her song writing overcame any vocal deficiencies she may have had. Although not as comprehensive as the 2-disc set "Stoned Soul Picnic", in many ways this CD offers more insight of her more popular efforts. 'Wedding Bell Blues' and 'Stoned Soul Picnic' were remade by The 5th Dimension and became huge hits; 'And When I Die' was a heavy from Blood, Sweat and Tears; 'Stoney End' was a Barbra Steisand staple and 'Eli's Comin'' was one of Three Dog Night's biggest successes. Buy this CD if you are a newcomer to Laura's music then you may want to explore her artistry by purchasing some of her earlier works. 4.5 stars.

My 2 Cents.......2006-02-19

I have to add my voice to those who praise the work of this remarkable artist who, before she was 25, had already written big hits for The Fifth Dimension, Barbra Streisand, 3 Dog Night, Blood Sweat & Tears, and Thelma Houston. All of those songs are included in this collection. In her songwriting, Laura took the Goffin-King/Brill Building style and morphed it into something with more soul, and more of an "edge". Her lyrics abound with references to religion and nature, making them seem at the same time both spiritual and paganistic. She sings of Thunder, Lightning, Sun, Wind, Time, Love - elemental things. Her vocal style varies from song to song, but generally it is straight from the gut, with a fervor bordering on ecstasy. I saw her on TV only once. I believe it was in 1969, and I believe it was on The Andy Williams Show. She walked out calmly, sat down at the piano, and proceeded to give those ivories quite a licking as she sang "Save The Country". I never lost the image of that performance. She was so REAL, just her intense and beautiful self. My favorite cuts on this CD are her compositions "Blowin' Away", "Eli's Comin' ", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Save The Country" and "Blackpatch". As for covers, she's in appropriate despair in her cover of "It's Gonna Take A Miracle", and, in an odd coincidence (Or is it?) her string-laden version of Goffin-King's "Up On The Roof" is slowed down, to excellent effect, just as Carole King slowed down her own song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" on her album "Tapestry". Laura, wherever you are, I hope it makes you smile when I say that I appreciate your gifts, and I thank you for being you.

Average customer rating: A guilty pleasure Elvis at his best If you have the 60's Box Set, you need this too SINGIN', FIGHTIN', DANCIN', AND ROMANCIN' This is the 3rd item of Elvis RCA-Box Set

Command Performances: The Essential 60's Masters II Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters The King Of Rock 'N' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters That's the Way It Is Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings ASIN: B000002WTJ Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

1. G.I. Blues
2. Wooden Heart
3. Shoppin' Around
4. Doin' The Best I Can
5. Flaming Star
6. Wild In The Country
7. Lonely Man
8. Blue Hawaii
9. Rock-A-Hula Baby
10. Can't Help Falling In Love
11. Beach Boy Blues
12. Hawaiian Wedding Song
13. Follow That Dream (Alternate Take 2)
14. Angel
15. King Of The Whole Wide World
16. I Got Lucky
17. Girls! Girls! Girls!
18. Because Of Love
19. Return To Sender
20. One Broken Heart For Sale
21. I'm Falling In Love Tonight
22. They Remind Me Too Much Of You
23. Fun In Acapulco
24. Bossa Nova Baby
25. Marguerita
26. Mexico
27. Kissin' Cousins
28. One Boy, Two Little Girls
29. Once Is Enough
30. Viva Las Vegas
31. What'd I Say

Tracks:

1. Roustabout
2. Poison Ivy League
3. Little Egypt
4. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon
5. Girl Happy
6. Puppet On A String
7. Do The Clam
8. Harem Holiday
9. So Close, Yet So Far
10. Frankie And Johnny
11. Please Don't Stop Loving Me
12. Paradise, Hawaiian Style
13. This Is My Heaven
14. Spinout
15. Al That I Am
16. I'll Be Back
17. Easy Come, Easy Go
18. Double Trouble
19. Long Legged Girl (With The Short Dress On)
20. Clambake
21. You Don't Know Me
22. Stay Away, Joe
23. Speedway
24. Your Time Hasn't Come Yet, Baby
25. Let Yourself Go
26. Almost In Love
27. A Little Less Conversation
28. Edge Of Reality
29. Charro!
30. Clean Up Your Own Back Yard
31. Change Of Habit

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In the '60s Elvis made 27 movies, many interchangeable, but each had a built-in excuse for him to release a soundtrack. Individually they fail to advance the legend, but when the best of each is collected in one place, as here, the results are very rewarding. This two-CD set has 62 tracks, which makes it, for lack of a better word, essential. Much of it sounds fairly na(ve now, but that's only part of the inherent charm. The personality that Presley infuses into each track is incredible, and gives the listener an idea of why he earned the nickname "The King." --Scott Wilson

Customer Reviews:

A guilty pleasure.......2007-04-30

Listen to this anthology and you know what "Col." "Tom" "Parker" was up to: he wanted to pattern his client's movie career after Der Bingle's. There were just three problems, however: First Bing was a natural actor, who only got better; Elvis's approach was largely limited to sulking, or variations thereof. Second Bing had all sorts of excellent co-stars and foils from Fred MacMurray to Fred Astaire to Bob Hope to Danny Kaye, not to mention his movable feast of leading ladies; The King almost always mounted his filmic throne alone. Third Bing had help from the likes of Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin, Johnny Burke, James Van Heusen, Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael, and untold other gifted songwriters who added immeasurably to his (and our) stockload of popular standards. Among the ways Albert Goldman punctured Elvis's rep in his gawdawful "bio" was by noting with malevolent glee that The King spent most of his movie career singing at half-mast the "immortal" (his word) Ben Weisman. To be sure thanks to the "Col." he was stuck with the anvil-banging hacks of Hill and Range, which didn't help El's mood; but we must wonder if anyone could have written him decent tunes, for "Parker"'s reasoning wasn't entirely bad: El, like Bing, had an extraordinarily beautiful and interesting voice -- more so, as he didn't have Jack Kapp forcing him to sing kiddie tunes -- and he needed songs to match; but the best of the sixties -- think Carole King or Burt Bacharach -- weren't quite right for Elvis, and at any rate he was at heart more a balladeer than a flat-out rocker, whatever people may think. (And whosoever believes Leiber and Stoller were the bee's knees hasn't heard "Bossa Nova Baby.") Besides at some point he had to sing with a big orchestra, or with sexy dames, and ditch that lowing bovine barbershop quartet the Jordanaires, but he didn't -- until it was too late, and he became the Elvis of self-inflicted ridicule.

Regardless these are two very entertaining discs, with some truly pleasing sounds; the best are the stand-up flag-wavers like the alternate of "Follow That Dream" and the unforgettable "Return to Sender", proving the hacks could occasionally write a decent tune even when shackled to The King's preposterous plots. That the album slowly grinds down as it reaches its inevitable conclusion reflects on how Elvis's film stardom slowly ground down, to the point he was accepting the bean counters' asinine advice on starting non-starter dance crazes ("Do the Clam"), or singing stupid unconvincing duets with a slightly stupider sounding version of himself ("Kissin' Cousins"). If I sound disrespectful (and I really don't mean to) it's that, for all its promise, Elvis's career amounted to so little, and every time we hear the still exciting magic of the fifties we can only gnash our teeth and wonder what might have been had "Col." "Parker" been prematurely and mercifully deported.

Elvis at his best.......2006-11-03

I have loved Elvis since I was a kid. You could say I grew up on Elvis as many other millions of people did. He is the greatest entertainer this world has known & this shows it. I grab every Elvis DVD, & CD I can get my hands on. What can I say but he is just FANTASTIC!!!!!

If you have the 60's Box Set, you need this too.......2006-09-12

If you have the "From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters" Box Set, you need to go ahead and purchase this 2 CD set to round out your collection. The "From Nashville To Memphis" box set did not include any of the songs from his 1960's movies. This collection was issued to complement that one by providing an excellent overview of his 1960's movies recordings. While it is no secret that Elvis was not always provided with the best material for his movie soundtracks, he always performed even the lamest songs very well. This collection contains the classics "Can't Help Falling In Love" and "Return To Sender", several other hits (Flaming Star, Wild In The Country, Lonely Man, King Of The Whole Wide World, Bossa Nova Baby, One Broken Heart For Sale, Viva Las Vegas, What'd I Say, Puppet On A String, and Clean Up Your Own Back Yard), songs that should have been hits (G.I. Blues, Shoppin' Around, Doin' The Best I Can, Blue Hawaii, and Change Of Habit), and of course several songs that helped create a negative stereotype of Elvis that probably made him wince when he sang them (no need to mention them - you know which ones they are). This collection also has an alternate take of "Follow That Dream" not available on any other CD. If you are a hardcore Elvis fan or really like his movies, you should have this 2CD set. If you are a casual fan, you should probably save yourself a few dollars by purchasing the single CD "Elvis Movies" collection.

SINGIN', FIGHTIN', DANCIN', AND ROMANCIN'.......2005-05-13

I grew up on Elvis movies, so this is right up my alley. Let's face it, the best part of an Elvis movie were the songs. And the fighting, of course. Oh, and the girls. But, I agree with Lucky Jackson below. This should have been a Box Set. Elvis has so much movie material it's gotta be hard to please every Elvis movie fan. I'm not so fond of the FUN IN ACAPULCO movie, but all the tunes from it are fun, especially BOSSA NOVA BABY. This also includes some, but not all, of the great material from BLUE HAWAII. FLAMING STAR is a welcome surprise. The only real dud here is WOODEN HEART from GI BLUES. The worst song Elvis ever recorded. It's hard to believe that tune was a number ONE hit. This is still a must have for all Elvis fans. Who's going to buy a soundtrack of every movie the King was in? Not me, I spent it on the Box Sets from the 50s and 60s along with the ELVIS IN LAS VEGAS Box Set.

This contains a lot of the kitsch songs and cornball stuff from the King. And I mean that in the best way. I LOVE IT. (GI BLUES contains some funny lyrics about "fallen arches.") And it takes me back to the days when Elvis was SINGIN', FIGHTIN', DANCIN', and ROMANCIN'.

This is worth it for
GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!
SPEEDWAY
GIRL HAPPY
ROUSTABOUT
CLAMBAKE
VIVA LAS VEGAS
and KISSIN' COUSINS. But where's KING CREOLE?

Minus ONE star for not including more. Elvis' movie material needs a better treatment. But it will have to do until RCA decides to put out a BOX SET.

ENJOY.

This is the 3rd item of Elvis RCA-Box Set.......2004-12-16

This is the 3rd item of Elvis RCA-Box Set: The Essentials 60's Masters-II Command and Performances and 2nd part of The Essentials 60's Masters. This set has 2-CD (not a box set) and features 62 tracks from the Elvis' movies of 60's. Also CD has 24-page full-color booklet. Generally RCA's Elvis Box Set is a MUST BUY set for all Elvis fans and for who wants an Elvis collection. To see the other items in RCA-Box Set of Elvis, you can click to 'see all my reviews' and reach there to other items.

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Space Guitar: The Essential Early Masters Johnny "Guitar" Watson Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music West Coast Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: 3 Hours Past Midnight The Funk Anthology The Very Best of Johnny "Guitar" Watson: In Loving Memory A Real Mother for Ya The Best of the Modern Years ASIN: B000621448 Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

1. Highway 60
2. No I Cant
3. Motorhead Baby
4. I Got Eyes
5. Walkin To My Baby
6. Whats Goin On
7. Thinking
8. Half Pint Of Whiskey
9. Space Guitar
10. Gettin Drunk
11. You Cant Take It With You
12. Cuttin In
13. Broke And Lonely
14. I Just Wants Me Some Love
15. Sweet Lovin Mama
16. In The Evenin
17. Gangster Of Love
18. Space Guitar (Unissued alternate version)

Album Description

Includes Watson's best mid-'50s recordings for Federal Records and early `60s sides for King. Also features one of the biggest hits of his career, the top 5 hit "Cuttin' In" and the stratospheric instrumental "Space Guitar." As a bonus there is an earlier second take of "Space Guitar" that's similar in structure but utterly different improvisationally.

Average customer rating: mr ward Even better than I had a right to expect!!! Jackie Wilson's First Recordings & Hits A vocal genius

The Essential Masters With Billy Ward and His Dominoes Jackie Wilson Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: 14 Hits, Volume Three Whispers Beautiful Day/Nobody But You Very Best of Billy Ward & Dominoes Don't Knock the Rock / Rock Around the Clock ASIN: B0002IQAMC Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. You Cant Keep A Good Man Down
2. Until The Real Thing Comes Along
3. Im Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
4. Above Jacobs Ladder
5. Love Me Now Or Let Me Go
6. Bobby Sox Baby
7. St. Louis Blues
8. One Moment With You
9. Rags To Riches
10. Christmas In Heaven
11. Tenderly
12. A Little Lie
13. Three Coins In The Fountain
14. Little Things Mean A Lot
15. Learnin The Blues
16. Give Me You
17. Thats How You Know Youre Growing Old
18. The Rainy Day Blues - Jackie Wilson with the Billy Mitchell Band
19. Danny Boy - Jackie Wilson with the Billy Mitchell Band

Album Description

Features songs not available on any other Jackie Wilson collection

"If it wasn't for Billy Ward, there'd be no Jackie Wilson." Most rhythm and blues vocal groups of the 1950s would have been in deep trouble had they lost a lead singer as innovative and influential as Clyde McPhatter. But Billy Ward's Dominoes didn't miss a beat when McPhatter left in the spring of 1953 and formed The Drifters. Billy Ward had a replacement rehearsed and ready to go in the spectacular Jackie Wilson. Blessed with an astonishing vocal range, Jackie effortlessly handled the R&B jumps and ballads that the group was famous for, along with the straight pop fare that Ward was increasingly favoring.

Customer Reviews:

mr ward.......2006-03-11

the man who was rock and roll. clyde,bill, jackie and gene. little things mean a lot

Even better than I had a right to expect!!!.......2004-12-29

When you stop and think about it, the great Jackie Wilson was really just kind of "warming up" during his splendid stint as the young lead singer of Billy Ward and the Dominoes. When the legendary Clyde McPhatter left the Dominoes to pursue a solo career in 1952, Billy Ward was savvy enough to hire Jackie Wilson to replace him. And although the style of the music would change a bit the results were still the same. Billy Ward and His Dominoes continued to churn out some of the finest R&B sides of the 1950's.
Varese Sarabande has done themselves proud in this brand new 2004 collection. You will find 17 sensational tracks from the King/Federal vaults. Those who like down and dirty blues will enjoy tunes like "You Can't Keep A Good Man Down" and "I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town". Gospel fans are sure to appreciate the 1954 release "Above Jacobs Ladder". But in his heart of hearts Jackie Wilson was a crooner who most enjoyed belting out a love song. Happily, there are several outstanding examples of that on this disc. I would call to your attention first and foremost Jackie's incredible vocal performance on "Three Coins In The Fountain". You might recall the Four Aces version that was a huge hit on the pop charts. Jackie Wilson will make you forget all about that one. You thought you liked Tony Bennett's "Rags To Riches"? Tell me what you think after you hear Jackie belt out the same tune. And there are several more outstanding vocal performances here including "Tenderly", "St Louis Blues" and "Learnin' The Blues" from 1955. And as an added bonus the folks at Varese Sarabande have added a couple of extremely rare tracks to this collection from Jackie Wilson's days at tiny Dee Gee records.
"The Rainy Day Blues" and "Danny Boy" were tunes that were released before Jackie joined Billy Ward. A real treat!
As the title of my review indicates, this collection was even better than I expected. There is also a well done 8 page booklet included and the remastering job is top notch! Jackie Wilson would achieve stardom as a solo artist at Brunswick Records after he left Billy Ward. But this collection is compelling evidence that some of his very finest sides may well have been recorded with Billy Ward and the Dominoes. Grab this disc, give it a listen and see what you think!!!

Jackie Wilson's First Recordings & Hits.......2004-11-17

This CD is a must for any fan of the great Jackie Wilson. It contains all of his recordings he made during his tenure with Billy Ward & His Dominoes (while on the King/Federal label). It also contains the first recordings he made before joining the group. Wilson first recorded two songs on the Dee Gee label in 1952 under the name Sonny Wilson. Backed by the Billy Mitchell Band, these two songs show that Jackie had an amazing voice at 18. The first of these two songs (The Rainy Day Blues) is a great bluesy number. The second (Danny Boy) was a Wilson favorite that he would comit to vinyl three more times throughout his career. While these are fine recordings Wilson seems to lack direction a bit. Just a few months later he would find that direction when he was invited to join the Dominoes on the road. The group was under the command of the ever proper Billy Ward who ran the group like a military outfit. Ward gave Wilson guidance he needed. He gave him vocal lessons, trained him in presenting himself on and off stage. He even suggested the name change of his nick name Sonny back to his given name Jack. Ward became a father figure to Wilson and in 1953 when the groups lead tenor Clyde McPhatter stepped out Jackie Wilson stepped in. The groups first release with Jackie on lead was a hit. The rocking "You Can't Keep A Good Man Down" (which is presented here in an unedited version not heard before). Followed by "Rags To Riches" a #1 hit for Tony Bennett that year. Wilson sings it more as a bluesy ballad that's far superior to the Bennett hit. From here the hits stopped. There are some really great performances like "I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town", "Until The Real Thing Comes Along", "Christmas In Heaven" & "Give Me You". The rest of the songs for the most part are covers of popular hits of the time. Wilson's vocals are incredible on these songs, however, these were mostly recorded because Ward was having his group perform in Vegas. By 1955 Ward took the the group to the Jubilee label, which only saw two non-hit singles released. (Anyone looking for these rare recordings should seek out the CD "The Dominoes Meet The Ravens".) In 1956 the group landed on the Decca label for an album and the groups first pop hit since "Sixty Minute Man", "St. Therese Of The Roses". (Sadly only two songs from these sessions have made it to CD.) After this Ward would take the group onto the Liberty label with the hits "Star Dust" and "Deep Purple" (This period of the groups career is available on the CD "The Best Of Fifties Masters 1957-1959.) Wilson by 1957 signed with Brunswick Records and launched his solo career as well as the careers of future Chess records producer Billy Davis and Motown founder Berry Gordy with the hit "Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)". As for this great CD I highly recomend it. Aside from the never before released on CD Sonny Wilson sides, it's got great sound, great liner notes and the great Jackie Wilson. Enjoy!

A vocal genius.......2004-10-08

If Jackie were around today he would still pack em in.
These early Jackie tracks, recorded when he was 18-21, show the amazing vocal range a unique talent Jackie had.
His voice could never be confused with any other artist. Nobody could outsing Jackie and the man lived to sing and perform.

A true pioneer.

Buy the album and enjoy.

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Dealing with the Devil: 25 Essential Blues Masters Various Artists Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Detroit Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Jump Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002XL2PW Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. Tomorrow Night - Lonnie Johnson
2. All She Wants To Do Is Rock - Wynonie Harris
3. Landlord Blues - Ivory Joe Hunter
4. Somebody Done Stole My Cherry Red - Eddie Cleanhead Vinson
5. Devils Jump - John Lee Hooker
6. Hard Luck Blues - Roy Brown
7. Well, Oh Well - Tiny Bradshaw
8. Real Good Feeling - Brownie McGhee
9. Gone So Long - Roy Baldhead Byrd
10. Aged And Mellow Blues - Little Esther
11. K.C. Loving - Little Willie Littlefield
12. Ill Drown In My Tears - Sonny Thompson with Lula Reed
13. Big Ten-Inch Record - Bull Moose Jackson
14. Fast Women Slow Gin - Jimmy Witherspoon
15. This Woman Of Mine - Wilbert Harrison
16. Dealing With The Devil - Eddie Burns
17. Dont Take It So Hard - Earl (Connelly) King
18. Let The Doorbell Ring - Champion Jack Dupree
19. Another Womans Man - Joe Tex
20. Need Your Love So Bad - Little Willie John
21. Im Tore Up - Billy Gayles with Ike Turners Rhythm Rockers
22. Look At Little Sister - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
23. Dont Throw Your Love On Me So Strong - Albert King
24. Im Tore Down - Freddy King
25. Cuttin In - Johnny Guitar Watson

Album Description

Features some of the greatest post-war blues ever recorded

Though it began as a country label in 1944, Cincinnati-based King Records gravitated to the blues field shortly thereafter, releasing a wealth of classics in both fields during more than a quarter century's run as a highly successful independent imprint. Occupying a spacious factory building at 1540 Brewster Avenue that housed offices, a recording studio, and a pressing plant, founder Syd Nathan's King, Federal and DeLuxe imprints subsequently amassed a vast catalog of postwar black music that resulted in an avalanche of national R&B hits. This collection is the most through overview of this material ever assembled, and will be a delight for blues enthusiasts everywhere.

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The Essential Judy Collins Manufacturer: Masters Intercontine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Revival | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 ASIN: B000BBOU1I Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Send in the Clowns
2. Morning Has Broken
3. Both Sides Now
4. Amazing Grace
5. Barbara Allen
6. Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair
7. Blowin' in the Wind
8. Cat's in the Cradle
9. Times They Are A-Changin'
10. Don't Cry for Me Argentina

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23 Essential Soul Masters & Ballads Various Artists Manufacturer: Cleopatra ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005MKH3 Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

1. When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
2. Love TKO - Teddy Pendergrass
3. It Sho Ain't Me - Ike & Tina Turner
4. Story Book Of Love - The Whispers
5. Ain't No Sunshine - Al Jarreau
6. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart - The Trammps
7. Unforgettable - Dinah Washington
8. This Love Of Mine - Ray Charles
9. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
10. The More I See You - Sarah Vaughan
11. Have You Seen Her - Chi-Lites
12. Every Beat Of My Heart - Gladys Knight And The Pips
13. I Know I'm Losing You - Commodores
14. Sitn' On The Dock Of The Bay - Sam & Dave
15. Lover Man - Billie Holiday
16. Starting Over - Slave
17. Give Your Lovin' Right Now - Wilson Pickett
18. Starlit Hour - Ella Fitzgerald
19. Over The Rainbow - Ohio Players
20. Love Don't Live Here Anymore - Rose Royce
21. Only You - The Platters
22. It's A Man's, Man's World (Live) - James Brown
23. It's Just A Matter Of Time - Brook Benton

Music Album:

1. The Essential Sun Singles
2. The Fightin' Side of Me: 15 #1 Hits
3. The Ghost of Jesse James
4. The Rock 'N' Roll Years [Box set]
5. Truckin' Favorites
6. Vintage Country Legends V.2 [Import]
7. Welcome to My World: The Essential Jim Reeves Collection
8. Well of Mercy
9. What I Am
10. What IS So Funny About Peace Love & Understanding?

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