Back to Austin

About the Artist
Shelley Laine sings and writes with the passion inspired by her Texas upbringing and possesses the entrepreneurial can-do spirit that is characterized by the state’s oil wildcatters, cattle barons and technology moguls. As a product of this competitive playing field, Shelley loves to meet the challenge. Indeed, she has confronted it as a businesswoman, qualifier in the trials for the Olympic women’s soccer team and in climbing the peaks of some of the world’s most recognized mountains.

Laine cites a wide variety of musical influences, from Linda Ronstadt, Carole King and Karen Carpenter, to such contemporaries as The Judds, Bonnie Rait and Mary Chapin Carpenter. ‘My parents brought me up on a veritable musical buffet – classical, jazz, country, gospel, blues, rock and roll – from childhood I began to emulate what I heard and explore my own voice as well.’

"What drives me is the feeling in the music and the meaning behind the songs," says Shelley. "When you look out at your audience and you see someone singing along, you know that you’ve touched something in their soul. That’s what motivates me."

Product Description
Shelley Laine emerges from the studio to deliver a message of individualism and personal strength, not surprisingly, reflections of her personal philosophy.

Back To Austin features a mixture of fun, reflective, and inspiring songs including the hit singles "That Girl Doesn't Live Here Anymore", "Live a Little" and "My Baby".

Back to Austin,Shelley Laine,Palo Duro

Average customer rating: What ?? Nice Voice, but not a nice person...(read on, pls.) A let down The definitive Paul Robeson compilation

The Essential Paul Robeson Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Foster, Stephen | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | 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 | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Robeson, Paul | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ballad for Americans Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall Paul Robeson Sings "Ol' Man River" & Other Favorites Songs of Free Men/ A Paul Robeson Recital Ol' Man River: His 25 Greatest ASIN: B00005B15R Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Ol' Man River
2. Steal Away
3. Joshua Fit De Battle Ob Jericho
4. Water Boy
5. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
6. Deep River
7. Lonesome Road
8. Mighty Lak' A Rose
9. Rockin' Chair
10. When It's Sleepy-time Down South
11. Mah Lindy Lou
12. My Curly Headed Baby
13. Carry Me Back To Green Pastures
14. Lazy Bones
15. St. Louis Blues
16. Congo Lullaby
17. Canoe Song
18. Shenandoah
19. I Still Suits Me
20. Summertime
21. It Ain't Necessarily So
22. Just A-Wearyin' For you
23. Song Of The Volga Boatmen
24. Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day

Tracks:

1. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Minstrel Man
2. Git On Board, Li'l Children/Dere's No Hidin' Place
3. Go Down, Moses
4. Bear De Burden/All God's Chillun Got Wings
5. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
6. Got The South In My Soul
7. Blue Prelude
8. Fat Li'l Feller Wid His Mammy's Eyes/Shortnin' Bread
9. Wagon Wheels
10. The Banjo Song
11. Love Song
12. Climbing Up (Mountain Song)
13. All Through The Night
14. Mood Indigo
15. At Dawning
16. An Eriskay Love Lilt
17. Trees
18. Jerusalem
19. The Cobbler's Song
20. A Perfect Day
21. Sylvia
22. Sea Fever
23. King Joe (The Joe Louis Blues)
24. The Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)
25. My Old Kentucky Home

Customer Reviews:

What ??.......2006-12-10

The idiot from Virginia thought it a bit strange that an American black man would give the communists a chance. Looking back from modern perspective is easier than what he had to go on in the thirtes. Gee, I wonder why a black man would do that after all that southern hospitality, segregation, and steady work you gave the "black folk". Not to mention all those nighttime campfires you had going in their honor.
While I might be from New York I certainly would not be called a bleeding heart liberal but I can certainly understand why the poor soul was looking elsewhere. You are either ignorant of history and its influences on people or you are a totally unsympathetic jackass!!

Nice Voice, but not a nice person...(read on, pls.).......2006-01-07

Paul Robeson, who was brainwashed into
beleiving Communist rhetoric (which is
strange as hell for an Amer-I-can black
man). A good singing voice but all cover
songs! Come on, Paul!

A let down.......2004-09-24

I own several Robeson recordings and purchased this one with high hopes as it has a great selection of tracks. Unfortunately given the excellent recording quality of "Songs for Free Men" and "The Paul Robeson Oddyssey", the remasters from what I assume are 78's and possibly radio are a let down and mar what could have been an excellent album.

The definitive Paul Robeson compilation.......2003-09-19

This 2 CD set of Paul Robeson is the definitive collection providing a decent overview of his work in 50 tracks all wonderfully restored from 78s as usual for ASV, with spirituals, show tunes, Shakespeare-like readings, and more done with a trademark bass voice and orchestration that backs up Paul perfectly and he would later be one of the first civil rights activists. The first disc is a reissue of the single disc "Ol' Man River-His 25 Greatest" on ASV containing "Ol' Man River," "Mighty Like a Rose," "Joshua Fit De Battle Ob Jericho," "Carry Me Back To Green Pastures," "Lazy Bones," and many more classics which is also available here at Amazon for those who only want a single disc of Paul's work and the 2nd disc contains 25 more classics including "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen," "The Old Folks At Home," "My Old Kentucky Home," "Wagon Wheels," "Git On Board, Little Children," and many more. In other words, all 50 of these tracks are essential to any early pop, folk, gospel, blues, etc. music fan and this is the set to introduce yourself to his work in a convenient 2 CD package with the usual great liner notes and details on the original 78s ASV provides with each CD released in their Living Era series.

Average customer rating: Good-time independent country Shelley Laine Back to Austin Honest Fun Texas Music Great Album Smashing upwards!

Back to Austin Manufacturer: Palo Duro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Skipping Stones ASIN: B00006RGHW Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. My Baby
2. Stormy
3. Is That Love or What?
4. It's My Turn Now
5. That Girl Doesn't Live Here Anymore
6. Back to Austin
7. Feed A Promise
8. Live a Little
9. Wakeup Call
10. I Don't Have the Heart
11. Fade Away

Album Description

Shelley Laine emerges from the studio to deliver a message of individualism and personal strength, not surprisingly, reflections of her personal philosophy.

Back To Austin features a mixture of fun, reflective, and inspiring songs including the hit singles "That Girl Doesn't Live Here Anymore", "Live a Little" and "My Baby".

Customer Reviews:

Good-time independent country.......2005-08-31

Away from the major labels, there are plenty of independent labels releasing music by obscure singers who are often known only in their own local area. Some of these singers end up signing for labels but most don't for various reasons. In Shelley's case, it seems that she started recording music at a comparatively late age - too old to interest major labels in an unknown singer - but that in any case, Shelley regards it as hobby while earning her living via an ordinary job. Thus, providing Shelley records albums that cover their production and distribution costs, everybody is happy. Without the pressure of finding hit singles, Shelley is free to record whatever she feels comfortable with - and it is clear from the feel of this album that Shelley enjoyed recording it.

None of the songs were familiar to me before I bought this album so it seems that most of the material is original. I note that the opening track (My baby) is by Cindy Church, a singer whose name I recognize but whose music I am unfamiliar with, so I suspect that it is a cover. It is a great song that might have caused me to buy some of Cindy's music if my personal circumstances hadn't changed soon after buying this album.

The rest of the album maintains the standard of the opening track mixing ballads and up-tempo songs of equal brilliance. Shelley shows a feisty side on That girl don't live here anywhere, in which she makes clear to an ex-partner that her life is much better without him. She gives friendly advice to other women in the title track (in which the other woman misses a man she met in Austin) and Feed a promise (in which the other woman is thinking about a former partner instead of her current partner. The latter song has an amusing piece of advice - don't put piranha in a catfish pond.

There is much to like about this album. If you are disillusioned with the country music released by the major labels, you might be surprised at the amount of great music available on independent labels. Of course, the quality of music from such sources isn't always great, but Shelley is brilliant.

Shelley Laine Back to Austin.......2003-04-18

This CD has music that would appeal to all audiances. The music is vibrant and energetic, while at the same time, keeping with the Nashville country sounds that the true country music fan will love and can definately relate to. Shelley's vocals are pure and powerful... without question, one of the most talented artists I've ever heard. This one is sure to hit the top of the charts with both, the music industry, and the public.

Honest Fun Texas Music.......2002-11-21

Her first album was great, and this one is even better. "Live a Little" is such a fun, straight from the heart song. And the 1960's make over of "Stormy" is just perfect for her voice. Its just plain feel-good music at its best.

Great Album.......2002-11-15

I love this CD. It has a clean, fresh sound and has become one the most listened to CDs in my collection. Highly recommended!

Smashing upwards!.......2002-10-31

Creative and energetic, Shelley really knows her stuff! A thoughtful blend of lyrics combined with emotions, melded with just the right blend of country and rock - you just can't go wrong with this album. I first heard Shelley on her first album, Skipping Stones and I tell you - this one is even better. If you are looking for something that is outside the box but still mainstream, this is it - but don't just take my word for it - check her out for yourself! And I recommend track 5!

Average customer rating:

BACK TO THE GIRL ZONE (32 tracks) Sandy Wynns, Patti Austin, etc. Revolons Manufacturer: Marginal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000SJ1LP6

Product Description

Marginal Records (Belgium) presents "Back to the Girl Zone," a collection of 32 great uptempo tracks by those wonderful girls of the sixties.

Average customer rating:

Rock the Blues Bluestrain Manufacturer: Blue Groove Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAEJZ0 Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

1. Get Back to Austin
2. Bad Luck on 8 Miles Road
3. Whiskey Girl
4. Little Blue Pill
5. Dancin' with My Baby
6. Texas Tea
7. Thinking Man's Blues
8. Rock the Blues
9. Young Man with the Hat On
10. Stone in My Shoe
11. Muddy Water
12. Going Downtown
13. Come on Baby
14. Storms Rainin' Down

Music Album:

1. Billy Morris Band
2. Bona Fide Bluegrass & Mountain Music
3. Brother Al Stricklin Now [Import]
4. Celebrate His Love
5. Christmas with the Louvin Brothers
6. Classic Western Swing
7. Coal Miner's Daughter - Live [Import] [Live]
8. Country Christmas, Vol. 2
9. Country Gold: Down in Dixie
10. Country Line Dancing, Vol. 2 [Import]

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