In a Gospel Way [Original recording remastered]

1. In a Gospel Way

2. Why Me, Lord?

3. Man I Always Wanted to Meet

4. Baptism of Jesse Taylor

5. Release Me (From My Sin)

6. Amazing Grace

7. Mama's Hands

8. God Keeps the Wild Flowers Blooming

9. Mama Was a Preacher Man

10. I Wonder How John Felt (When He Baptised Jesus)

11. I Can't Find It Here

In a Gospel Way,George Jones,S&P Records,Country,Country-Pop,Gospel,Honky Tonk,Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan,Pop,Traditional Country

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: Not impressed Inexorable wonder!

Magical Musicals / Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cincinnati Pops | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ragtime at the Magical Kingdoms The Magical Music of Disney ASIN: B00001QGKF Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Hercules: Introduction
2. Hercules: The Gospel Truth
3. Hercules: One Last Hope
4. Hercules: I Won't Say
5. Hercules: Zero To Hero
6. Hercules: A Star Is Born
7. Hercules: Go The Distance
8. Aladdin And the King Of Thieves: Party In Agrabah
9. Pocahontas: Just Around The River Bend
10. The Return Of Jafar: You're Only Second Rate
11. The Return Of Jafar: Forget About Love
12. The Return Of Jafar: I'm Looking Out For Me
13. The Return Of Jafar: Nothing In The World
14. Toy Story: You've Got A Friend In Me
15. 101 Dalmations: Cruella De Vil
16. Pocahontas: Colors Of The Wind
17. Oliver And Company: Once Upon A Time In New York City
18. Oliver And Company: Why Should I Worry?
19. The Nightmare Before Christmas: What's This?
20. James And The Giant Peach: Good News
21. Mulan: Orchestral Suite
22. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: The Bells Of Notre Dame
23. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Someday
24. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: God Help The Outcasts
25. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy
26. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Court Of Miracles
27. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: A Guy Like You
28. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Heaven's Light

Customer Reviews:

Not impressed.......2003-11-25

I was not terribly impressed with this CD. Fortunately, I decided to get it from the library to see if it was good before deciding whether or not to buy it.

Although the orchestration of the songs is well done, most of them simply were not meant to be performed by a chorus; and they sound terrible in that form. If you want some of the songs on this CD, I suggest you look at one of Disney's compilation CDs in the Classic Disney Vol. 1-5 series or the actual soundtracks of the movies.

Inexorable wonder!.......2001-06-23

Where to start?! Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra have had a track record for recording some of the most stupendous movie music ever. Magical Musicals is just another example of how audaciously bold, yet beautiful Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops have taken the original scores, molded them into the same pieces, yet at the same time, creating life of their own in each and every note. If you are looking for ANY soundtrack containing Disney music, this should be the first CD you listen to. There are others out there, and yes, they may sound beautiful and enchanting, but you won't find such a unique and compelling score anywhere else other than this CD. Check it out!!

Average customer rating: The Gospel according to Jones George "Graces" the Gospel Genre

In a Gospel Way George Jones Manufacturer: Razor & Tie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002ZBD Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. In A Gospel Way
2. Why Me, Lord?
3. A Man I Always Wanted To Meet
4. The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor
5. Release Me (From My Sin)
6. Amazing Grace
7. Mama's Hands
8. God Keeps The Wild Flowers Blooming
9. Mama Was A Preacher Man
10. I Wonder How John Felt (When He Baptized Jesus)
11. I Can't Find It Here

Customer Reviews:

The Gospel according to Jones.......2005-03-28

This is a reissue of an album from 1973, when the great George Jones (country's greatest singer ever, period.) was working with producer Billy Sherrill. It's one of many gospel albums Jones recorded in his career, and one of the best.

George "Graces" the Gospel Genre.......2001-10-24

An incredible feat for Jones worshippers around the universe. "In a Gospel Way" delivers the listener to every corner of the Possum's impossible vocal range. If you like to see him raise hell, wait until you hear him open the gates of heaven. From his unsurpassed "Amazing Grace", to the awe-inspiring "Mama's Hands", George's soulful renditions will bring you to your knees. I'm not a religious man, but this record made me feel like I had been saved.

Average customer rating: Wonderful Music!!! The Way in A Manger Makes you remember the TRUE meaning of "Christ"mas Thought-provoking, meaningful, original Christmas songs.

The Way in a Manger: Country Christmas Various Artists Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | 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 | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B000002NI0 Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

1. What A Wonderful Beginning - Lisa Brokop
2. Our Savior Is Born - Steve Warnier
3. Who Is This Baby - The Judds
4. The Way In A Manger - Paul Brandt Union Station
5. Light Of The Stable - Emmylou Harris
6. Mary Did You Know - Billy Dean
7. Part Of Heaven - Gary Chapman/ Allison Krauss
8. It Wasn't His Child - Skip Ewing
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman - Randy Travis
10. What Made The Baby Cry - Toby Keith
11. Nothing But A Child - Kathy Mattea
12. Strange Way To Save The World - B.J. Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Music!!!.......2002-10-05

I have this album on cassette and just ordered it on CD. As a christian I love that so many wonderful songs can be found on one album. All the artists did a great job on each song. Part of Heaven was my favorite. .

The Way in A Manger.......1999-12-07

This is the most thought-provoking, energizing, and spiritual CD I have ever listened to during the Holiday Season... Many of the songs place you at the point in time of the savior's birth and you get to experience the thoughts, emotions, decisions, & questions faced by Mary and Joseph related to their precious son... A wonderful CD for parents everywhere, regardless of religious preference... I'm ordering CD's for my best friends and family.

Makes you remember the TRUE meaning of "Christ"mas.......1999-11-22

Great songs -- great artists -- We were looking for music that reminded us of the season -- This was our favorite last year.

Thought-provoking, meaningful, original Christmas songs........1998-11-05

The mix of country artists and heart-warming Christain Christmas songs add significantly to the Christmas spirit. From Alison Krauss and Emmy Lou Harris to Billy Dean and Toby Keith, the songs are sung with emotion and truth. Stresses the Real meaning of Christmas.

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Great Voices of the 20th Century Manufacturer: Castle Pulse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | 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 General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | 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 Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Voice of the Mississippi: 20 Great Songs Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall Ballad for Americans Paul Robeson Sings "Ol' Man River" & Other Favorites Green Pastures ASIN: B0009HL134 Release Date: 2005-07-04

Tracks:

1. Mah Lindy Lou
2. Summertime [From Porgy and Bess]
3. Lonely Road
4. Mighty Lak' a Rose
5. Canoe Song [From Sanders of the River]
6. All Through the Nigh
7. It Ain't Necessarily So [From Porgy and Bess]
8. Ma Curly Headed Baby
9. Honey [From Dat's All]
10. Cobbler's Song [From Chu Chin Chow]
11. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
12. My Way
13. Ol' Man River [From Show Boat]
14. Songs My Mother Taught Me
15. Trees
16. Love Song [From Sanders of the River]
17. It Take a Long Pull to Get Dere [From Porgy and Bess]
18. Sleepy River [From Song of Freedom] - Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch
19. Eriskay Love Lilt
20. St. Louis Blues

Album Description

The world's most famous bass singer. Charismatic and multi-talented, Robeson excelled as a singer, actor, civil rights activist, law school graduate, athlete, and author: he was perhaps the most famous and widely-respected black American of the 1930s and 1940s. Renowned for his role in the Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein musical Showboat, in which he introduced "Ol' Man River". Castle. 2005.

Album Details

The World's Most Famous Bass Singer. Charismatic and Multi-talented, Robeson Excelled as a Singer, Actor, Civil Rights Activist, Law School Graduate, Athlete, and Author: He was Perhaps the Most Famous and Widely-respected Black American of the 1930s and 1940s. Renowned for his Role in the Jerome Kern-oscar Hammerstein Musical Showboat, in which He Introduced "ol' Man River".

Average customer rating: Religious music from the 19th century A wonderful listening treat

I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures Manufacturer: New World Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002NY90W Release Date: 2004-08-31

Tracks:

1. Today, today is my own time
2. The Coming Day
3. Rose of Sharon
4. In this pleasant place I will go
5. The Earth Is Renewed
6. I've a spiritual garden to weed
7. Lord give me of Thy living bread
8. Redeeming Love
9. Good Brethren will you receive my love
10. Round Dance
11. Compassion
12. Toil On, Pray On
13. As Stars and Diamonds
14. Receive a Father's love
15. Pearl of Great Price
16. In love and peace we will increase
17. Simple Gift
18. With the lamb on Mt. Zion
19. The Charms of My Mother
20. "Great I" Medley: Dismission of Great I
21. Love Is Little
22. Harmony of Angels
23. I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures
24. Mother's Chair
25. Let us grow up strength in Zion
26. My Mother's way's the way for me
27. Let us sow to the spirit of love
28. May I see as I am seen
29. Wake Up
30. I love to sing and worship God
31. Move on with the gift
32. How pretty 'tis to see
33. Good Elder, dear Brethren and Sisters, I love you
34. Grateful Remembrance
35. Learned of Angel
36. God Is Infinitely Able
37. God's Blessing
38. Farewell, farewell our dear gospel friends
39. Prayer for the Nations

Album Description

Shaker music is a unique body of American sacred folk music, created by eighteen American Shaker communities over a period of one hundred and forty years (1780-1920). This rich tradition of song continues to serve the Shaker community in the twenty-first century because it embodies their history, records the testimony of Shakers "who have gone before," articulates the religious principles on which Shakerism is founded, and reflects the faith of the contemporary community. Shaker music was created and nurtured in communities that prized isolation from worldly ways. Shaker melodies, although related to the larger tradition of Anglo-American folk songs, are not bound by their form, tonality, melodic or rhythmic structure.

The Enfield Shaker singers are a vocal ensemble of adults and children devoted to the study and performance of Shaker music. The group is open to all without audition, and is made up of both trained musicians and amateur singers. We draw heavily on the repertoire received or composed in the two societies that were the New Hampshire Bishopric—Canterbury and Enfield. Since the New Hampshire societies enriched their repertoire with songs from all the other Shaker communities, they also sing songs of the New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio and Kentucky Shakers.

The Enfield Shaker Singers are drawn to Shaker spirituals that illuminate Shaker communal values and broaden our definitions of the sacred. The songs included on this recording illustrate some of the many ways music served Shaker communities. Most Shaker song texts are theologically direct, emotionally honest, and expressive of our shared humanity.

On this recording we offer thirty-nine songs we have come to love. Some have special meaning for individuals. We associate others with a particular singer in the group, or an occasion when it was sung. Each song offers us slightly different insights into Shaker aspiration, and Shaker faith. We hope that, through this recording, others will also come to love and sing them too. —Mary Ann Haagen, from the liner notes

Customer Reviews:

Religious music from the 19th century.......2007-07-07

If one likes the songs of the Shakers written in the late 18th and early 19 century that were without musical instruments, then you may like this CD. I found 8 songs out of the 30 or more on the CD that I liked, the others I did not care for much. This is no fault of the creators of the Cd, it is simply the style of the Shakers of the past.

A wonderful listening treat.......2005-01-11

This CD is a delight! The simple melodies, surprising harmonies, and clarity of the voices makes you want to sing along. Listening makes one smile, regardless of one's religious persuasion. Thank you for giving us these songs and preserving the tradition of this music.

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A Common Prayer Bronze Manufacturer: Mystic UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00062P5HU Release Date: 2005-01-18

Tracks:

1. Weight of the World
2. Right Time
3. Step Lightly
4. Good Has Gone
5. Can't Laugh
6. Lonesome Touch
7. Love On
8. Grey October
9. It Can Happen
10. This Paradise

Album Details

Ex Indie Popsters Hurrah! Frontman Paul Handyside with his Band. Ten Classic Tracks with Harmonies and Hooks to Die For.

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Acoustic Hymns Manufacturer: New Life Worship ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pure Hymns Instrumental Praise Series: Great Is the Lord ASIN: B0007YA2IE Release Date: 2004-12-15

Tracks:

1. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
2. All Creatures Of Our God And King
3. Beautiful Savior
4. Come, Thou Almighty King
5. The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus
6. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
7. My Jesus I Love Thee
8. Lord Of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us
9. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
10. O Worship The King
11. Just As I Am, Without One Plea
12. Holy, Holy, Holy
13. Abide With Me

Album Description

Solitude Collection ~ Acoustic Hymns is a soothing instrumental CD, highlighting 13 favorite hymns played on acoustic guitar by arranger / producer Mark Magnuson. These peaceful and simple arrangements inspire peace, hope, meditation.

The acoustic guitar style on this project is unique. Less becomes more. The Solitude Collection recordings are borne of simplicity and humility, purposefully seeking artistic space and breathing room. The parts of the canvas which are empty become a part of the overall artistic picture. Tranquil melodies lead the listener toward peace, relaxation, contemplation.

Mark's guitar work on this project is inspired by John Michael Talbot, Billy McLaughlin, Michael Hedges, Phil Keaggy, and Michael Card.

Average customer rating: Mojo UK Review-Keith Astbury December 05

In the Good Old Country Way Nightingales Manufacturer: Caroline True ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000AXW4TC Release Date: 2005-01-01

Tracks:

1. Headache Collector
2. Down in the Dumps
3. Leave It Out
4. Comfort and Joy
5. Coincidence
6. I Spit in Your Gravy
7. Square Circle
8. Part Time Moral England
9. How to Age
10. No Can Do
11. It's a Cracker
12. Here We Go Now
13. Crafty Fag [Live]
14. What a Carry On
15. Carry on Carrying On
16. First My Job
17. Let's Surf
18. At the End of the Day
19. Down in the Dumps

Customer Reviews:

Mojo UK Review-Keith Astbury December 05.......2006-01-19

IN THE GOOD OLD COUNTRY WAY - The Nightingales (Caroline True Records)



Whilst `In The Good Old Country Way' is normally a phrase sure to inspire terror in music lovers everywhere, it's also the title of a Nightingales album from 1986 that has just been re-issued on cd. And what an album - there might be some country influences here with (there's certainly lots of fiddles going crazy!), but this is ultimately the sound of one of Britain's best 80's bands coming up with some of their strongest material whilst trying out a slightly different sound. Robert Lloyd is obviously a man of wide tastes - the Nightingales can flit from Glam Rock to Beefheart in the blink of an eye - and unlike the rest of us he obviously has a genuine love of country music (indeed the first single that the reformed Nightingales released last year was Black Country Song). Ultimately, however, no matter what the influence, they always sound like the Nightingales, and you can be assured that a wordsmith as bonkers as Lloyd isn't going to tell us to `stand by our man' - even the most country-ish song here is called I Spit On Your Gravy. This isn't an album filled with weepy tales about dead dogs, and truckers who left their loved one for their cousin; it's Pigs On Purpose with violins!



Fans of that album - itself re-issued on cd last year - will find a lot to love here. Down In The Dumps brings to mind the ramshackle speedy feel of Paraffin Brain, whilst Leave It Out is a much more subdued affair with violins weaving their way around Lloyd's heartfelt vocals. And then there's Coincidence which - bizarrely! - reminds me of progrock monsters Gentle Giant, Comfort & Joy, a repetitious, almost hypnotic track that slowly beckons you in, and the excellent Part time Moral England, which - with its `We love T.Rex' line - is sure to appeal to the Bolan fan in me.



The centrepiece of the album though is How To Age, an extraordinarily great riff-laden track that lasts some six and a half minutes, and features Lloyd extolling his words of wisdom before indulging in a spot of screeching that wouldn't sound amiss on an old rockabilly record. It's worth the admission for this track alone!



The cd also includes lots of bonus tracks - notably the It's A Cracker and What A Carry On singles and a live Crafty Fag. The sleevenotes are worth a read as well as they include the NME's rave review from '86 which ends with "Trade your Pigs On Purpose and Hysterics for this". Whilst I wouldn't trade my copy of Pigs on Purpose for anything, I know what they were trying to say.

In a nutshell...



Buy...





*****

Keith Astbury

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In Harm's Way Bebe Winans Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: BeBe Winans ASIN: B000002JFZ Release Date: 1997-10-14

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