My Name Is [Import]

1. Holla!

2. Ryukyu Rhymer

3. It's So Featuring Eddie Kain

4. Your Love Is

5. Hana

6. Party With... Featurig D.O And Hanah

7. Ain't Nobody

8. Understand Featuring Hanah

9. Me

10. My Name Is...

Tracks:

Suitcase in my Hand
Cat and Mouse
Strike!
J. Edgar
Footprints in the Snow
Sundown Town
Green Dog
The Dying Truck Driver
Christmas in Southgate
Hank Williams
Red Cat Till I Die
Three Chords and the Truth
My Name is Buddy
One Cat, One Vote, One Beer
Cardboard Avenue
Farm Girl
There's a Bright Side Somewhere

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Though this release carries the deceptive subtitle Another Record by Ry Cooder, the virtuosic guitarist and ethnomusicological adventurer has never released another album quite like this. And neither has anyone else. After brilliant side trips into the music of pre-Castro Cuba and pre-baseball Chavez Ravine, Cooder returns to the Depression-era and Dust Bowl ballads that marked his earliest solo releases of the 1970s. Yet most of this material is original, offering a populist parable of three fellow travelers: Buddy Red Cat, Lefty Mouse, and the Reverend Tom Toad. The tradition of putting pointed social commentary in the mouths of animals extends from Animal Farm to Pogo, and Buddy seems like a feline cross between Woody Guthrie and Joe Hill--a troubadour of union solidarity, interspecies brotherhood, and radical populism. Though Cooder's cartoon vocals occasionally sound a little mannered, the music throughout ranks with his best, as he reunites with conjunto accordion master Flaco Jimenez and soul singers Terry Evans and Bobby King, enlists banjo brothers Pete and Mike Seeger, and receives inspired support from the Chieftains' Paddy Moloney, pianist Van Dyke Parks, and drummers Jim Keltner and (his son) Joachim Cooder. Whether he's channeling his inner Chet Baker on "Green Dog" or closing with the utopian vision of "There's a Bright Side Somewhere," Cooder shows more sides of his multifaceted music than he has on any previous release. --Don McLeese

Album Description

On My Name Is Buddy, Ry Cooder revisits, in a new set of original material, the sound and feeling of the "dust bowl songs" he first explored more than three decades ago on such groundbreaking albums as his self-titled 1970 debut and 1971's In The Purple Valley. In fact, he's joined by old friends like pianist Van Dyke Parks and drummer Jim Keltner who were with him at the start of his extraordinary, ultimately globe-spanning musical odyssey, which has yielded him six Grammy Awards to date, several more nominations, and perennial acclaim. My Name Is Buddy is also a journey, a phantasmagorical rendering in music, words and pictures of the travels of three unlikely cohorts - Buddy Red Cat, Lefty Mouse and Reverend Tom Toad - as they meander through the west "in the days of labor, big bosses, farm failures, strikes, company cops, sundown towns, hobos and trains...the America of yesteryear." For this allegorical tale, Cooder marshals all his remarkable skills as a producer, arranger, songwriter, soundtrack composer and musicologist. (The Christian Science Monitor recently dubbed him "a modern-day Alan Lomax.") My Name Is Buddy recalls Woody Guthrie's Bound for Glory - that is, if it had been enacted by the articulate animal characters of Walt Kelly's classic comic Pogo. Cooder conjures up the dark shadows of an earlier time to wryly comment on the political and social issues of the present. As back-story to his songs, Cooder has written short stories for each one and they're accompanied by evocative illustrations from noted San Antonio-based painter and muralist Vincent Valdez, all of which are included in a specially designed package.

Customer Reviews:

Good--but it doesn't hold together for me as well as the reviews described.......2007-07-12

I got the CD because I like Ry Cooder and like the concept of a story-CD. For me, "Chavez Ravine" felt like a more cohesive body of material, though.

I cannot fault the musicianship and the storyline is fascinating. Anyone who has a past anchored in the Dust Bowl area will identify with the stories---Cooder must have done his research from testimonials of folks who'd been there. If you are interested in this topic, the Oklahoma Historical Society has an extensive oral history collection, plus there were many interviews conducted by the WPA during the Depression. (The Indian Pioneer Histories)

One thing, I'm happy I got this CD used. I'd probably rate it less if I'd paid $16.99 for it and seen the 'eco packaging' already raveling at the edges. Yes, I'd like friendlier CD covers, but please can we at least get archival quality here? I do plan on keeping this CD.

...it wasn't that long ago...........2007-06-18

And maybe that is part of Ry's point.

Ry Cooder seems to be able to find the wonderful diversity of our world lurking under the notes. He plays and out comes ...the heat of the desert as desperation in Paris, Texas, ...the saucy spirit of persistence in Buena Vista Social Club, the fun "Oh I forgot how happy music makes me" in Chicken Skin Music. There are so many. And whats amazing is that there is hardly an album or soundtrack that you don't listen to - I mean really listen.

This is another amazing effort. Full of depression and unionizations references. There is Buddy (the buddy system), Lefty (left - get it), J. Edgar the pig (you can do this one yourself). Characters, good and bad, the truck drivers, the Klan (Republiklans), the poll police (the man) and the wonderful farmer's daughter.

I think the message could have been stronger. Pete Seeger is definitely part of the inspiration. He was master of the alagory - but he had to be. Those were the days when the man would pop out of nowhere and you would be gone (maybe lost to the coyotes). Seeger let his listener pull the power of the issue out of his prose. Ry Cooder could have been abit more "in our face" with these issues. 'Chavez Ravine' proves he has a punch.

But - fear not - this is too good to pull back a star. Listen to it and tell the younger folks that there were times when it was hard - really hard - to find the bright side.

Sorry Ry..........2007-06-12

...but this album borders on the juvenile. And the songs are poorly phrased. This package is destined for the bargain bins.
Now, let's hear from more of those folks who couldn't write a negative review if their life depended on it....Those are the ones that always wind up at the top of Amazon's Customer reviews.

ry cooder at his best.......2007-06-08

love the story line which gets across the message in such a subtle way- who would love a cat named buddy!!

Ry's own voice.......................................2007-05-31

A bit of a "return to his own roots" effort in that Ry:

(a) sings in a style I remember him most for, that is, in a straightforward unstrained manner, as he did on his earlier albums that I admired so much, and
(b) brings back to the arena some political folk sentiments, so we have some Woody Guthrie/Pete Seeger sprinklings along the way.

And he also brings along something rather new for him, a concept album built along a developing lyrical theme. So we have a story line that runs the length of the album.

As always, excellent sidemen and women bring invaluable contributions. But my first thiought on hearing this was that Ry was letting his own voice take its rightful place in the mix again, not so much at the expense of spotlighting his string playing and the guests.

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Just Joe
Joe- My Name Is Joe
Smooth and Catchy
Excllent R&B one of the finest released in 2000
If he could only hook up with Babyface

My Name Is Joe
Joe
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SBUI
Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

My Name Is Joe - (intro)
Somebody Gotta Be On Top
Stutter
Table For Two
I Wanna Know
Treat Her Like A Lady
Get Crunk Tonight
5 6 3 (Joe)
Peep Show
One Life Stand
Black Hawk
I Believe In You - (with N Sync)
So Beautiful
Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Remix Edit) - (with Mariah Carey and Nas)

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R&B jack of all trades Joe Thomas has garnered his share of success (three gold singles, the platinum All That I Am, a prominent role on Mariah Carey's "Thank God I Found You") without rising to superstardom. My Name is Joe, his third album, is his bid to change that. Fully loaded mainstream soul, Joe splits most of its time between "sensitive" ballads ("Treat Her Like a Lady" suggests sending a greeting card) and randy I'll-freak-you declarations; at its conceptual limit, it combines both in the same song. With a fine voice and OK-but-well-crafted songs, Joe is, ahem, positioned to step into Keith Sweat's bedroom slippers. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Just Joe.......2007-07-13

Joe is a force to be reckoned with, I have all 5 of his CD's, he is one of my favorite male R&B singers of the decade. Joe delivers lyrics with such sensuality and style. Even the up-tempo grooves get me dancing. What a MAN!

Joe- My Name Is Joe.......2007-06-06

Damn Joe is freak! This is the album that invented the new age Baby Making genre. Almost every song on this album you can freak to, and the good thing is that like most albums do, it does not get old. This is the album that shot Joe into superstar status. This is one of those rare albums that you can put in and listen to without skipping a track. Its such a laid back, chill album that it is impossible to give it less than five stars. Joe really hit this one out of the park. If you liked the singles "Stutter" and "I Wanna Know" than you will love this album. I mean there is just something about the sexyness this album has that most albums lack. But to start off this album has the best song by Joe EVER, "Peep Show". This song has been and always will be the first on the baby making playlist because it has such a calm sexyness to it that it is just undeniable. It is the perfect love making song. Then there is the more up tempo "Get Crunk Tonight" which you will often find yourself jamming to after a couple of listens. Then of course another one of the arguable best Joe track "I Wanna Know"...what else is there to say everyone has heard it and most love it like me. This album alone has made Joe if not my favorite, one of my favorite R&B singers of all time easily. He really just nailed this one on the head. I mean if you like music period buy this album because it is honestly one of those timeless classic albums that never gets old. BUY IT!!!

Grade:
A-

Smooth and Catchy.......2007-02-16

This is a fairly good album, if you're in the mood to chill at home, or just stroll in the car. "I Wanna Know" is a sweet slow jam that I can listen to several times without getting sick of it. It's definitely one you can play to get in the "mood". There are a few other tracks that are catchy as well, particularly "I Believe In You". Initially, I thought mixing NSync with Joe would have been a pretty cheesy combination, but they actually pan out nicely. The album maybe more of a fit for the 20-30 year-old age group, but his slow jams can definitely hit the mark for other age groups as well.

Excllent R&B one of the finest released in 2000.......2006-12-29

I remeber that JOE released this CD back in my senior year of high school. With this CD, JOE took no prisoners and showed us all that he was a force to be recockned with in R&B. The CD featured two big crossover singles which were I Wanna Know & Stuteer. However some of the strongest material was in the non-single tracks. The slow jams Table For Two,Somebody Gotta Be On Top, So Beautiful are all guartneed baby makers. Even the title song which was intro was hot. Other tracks include the Thank God I Found You remix, Treat Her Like A Lady and One Life Stand.

If he could only hook up with Babyface.......2006-06-12

Joe is one of the contemporary R&B singers I'd actually say has among the better voices.

His downfall on pretty much all of his LPs, as I see it, is the fact that he doesn't have a Babyface or someone like that making songs that cater to and really accentuate his singing ability.

I've always thought he could use better song-writing more than any other male artist out (and of his caliber, of course).

"My Name Is Joe" is one of two Joe albums I own (the other is "All That I Am" which I like 98 percent of listeners bought because of the breakout single "All The Things" -- Joe at his best vocally!).

Again, the radio singles "Stutter" (the remix version with Mystikal was hot!), "I Wanna Know (What Turns You On)" and "Treat Her Like A Lady" are all soulful, midtempo grooves you can ride to and relax to.

He also threw on the track "Thank God I Found You" with Mariah Carey and Nas that samples Keith Sweat's "Make It Last Forever" -- a back in the day jam from '88.

This album is listenable ... you'll have songs you enjoy and a few that are indistinctive enough to make your mind wonder.

But buy this album because you're a fan of great singing and overall good music.

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Gyptian comes through
LOVERS MOOD
Serious Times, SERIOUS Expectations. . .

My Name Is Gyptian
Gyptian
Manufacturer: Vp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000H5U4RC
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

Beng Beng
Ma Ma
Beautiful Lady
You Never Know
Around the World
Serious Times
Take Me Higher
Through the Valley - Gyptian, Round Head
Woman I Love You - Gyptian,
School Girl
Take My Money
Keep on Knocking
What Are We Fighting For
Stop the Fussing and Fighting
Holiday - Gyptian, Keisha

Customer Reviews:

Gyptian comes through.......2006-10-05

Gyptian has a distinctive voice... arguably the best in the business. The fact is, this album is great if you would like to get involved in the whole reggae scene. Everyone wants to hear more of Gyptian. If I could say one bad part about this album, it is the absence of the song Is There A Place, on don corleon's season riddim. That song is a sure hit. Anyway, the whole album is on top of the whole reggae scene!

LOVERS MOOD.......2006-09-26

MY NAME IS GYPTIAN: Christmas comes early for roots reggae lovers in 2006, with album releases from Lutan Fyah (HEALTHY LIFESTYLE for Xterminator on VP), Natural Black (FAR FROM REALITY on Greensleeves), and Jah Mason (WHEAT & TEARS, also on Greensleeves), plus the next installment of Greensleeves' BIGGEST REGGAE ONE-DROP ANTHEMS expected September 26, and this, the debut long player from new talent Gyptian - or, as his mum knows him, Windel Edwards. Gyptian hit reggae gold last year with the binghi-fired SERIOUS TIMES for the Frenz label, and followed that up with another smash, the heartfelt MAMA on Kemar McGregor's TRIUMPHANT rhythm. (McGregor, a.k.a. DJ Flava, produced most of the selections included on MY NAME IS...) Both singles are included here, though for some reason - not sure why - someone has tinkered with the SPIRITUAL WAR, i.e. SERIOUS TIMES rhythm, adding additional saxophone and a beefed up bass sound.

It's no surprise that Gyptian isn't about to bust any hardcore dancehall business, but you might be surprised by the very laid-back, almost horizontal feeling of MY NAME IS GYPTIAN. Alright, so young Gyptian might not be the most technically gifted singer you'll ever hear, but his voice is super sweet and sincere and he knows exactly what to do with a love song, like the excellent BEAUTIFUL LADY, or the great combination with Teflon, WOMAN I LOVE YOU, which is even better. In fact, just about half the songs selected here are lovers numbers, so if you're not in a romantic mood you might want to think twice. Then again, there are also some worthwhile cultural excursions, including, of course, SERIOUS TIMES, as well as the very majestic BENG BENG and the contemplative STOP THE FUSSING & FIGHTING. I also really like the duet with Keisha on HOLIDAY, which carries the album out on a cool, gentle breeze.

There are certainly a couple of hiccups here, though they're relatively minor, like the over-cooked drum programming on SCHOOL GIRL, and one or two rather aimless vocal performances, as well as Roundhead's more or less pointless appearance on the ganja anthem, THROUGH THE VALLEY. I was also a bit disappointed at the exclusion of the lovely STEPPING HIGHER (for Irievibrations) and the even lovelier BAD MIND (for Amplex) - definitely worth picking up if you come across the 45s. I'd license both in heartbeat. Either way, MY NAME IS GYPTIAN is still a very good, very solid debut, probably a three-and-a-half star effort, but I'm rounding up. Oh, and by the way, keep your eyes peeled for the sound system relick of MAMA as SOUNDBOY DON'T CRY on the classic FULL UP (PASS THE KUTCHIE) rhythm, a recent Wings International 7" release.

That's all for now, except to send blessings to Bramoi for the recent mentions. Bramoi - your reviews are always on point and a pleasure to read!

Serious Times, SERIOUS Expectations. . ........2006-09-26

Meet Gyptian! The latest in a long and constantly updated roster of amazing roots voices emanating from Jamaica. The 22 year old from St Andrew follows most recently such artists as Warrior King, Jah Cure, Fantan Mojah and of course, I Wayne. His hype has nearly equalled them all and his debut album for VP, fittingly titled My Name Is Gyptian, has been one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year. And it has a hard time living up to its own hype, but ultimately listeners will come away with the thought that young Gyptian isn't going anywhere.

Gyptian was actually discovered by the same individual (known as 'Mr Wong') who discovered I-Wayne and originally marketed as having a sound similar to the earth shattering voice of Jah Cure. Now, I'd actually call him a better (SINGING) version of the underrated Norrisman, with a nasally kind of strong chanting when he's at his best, but it is a voice all his own. He originally attracted attention with his MASSIVE Serious Times single (and didnt we all expect this album to be named Serious Times?)and has maintained the high standards with his subsequent releases for various producers, most notably the wonderful Is Their a Place for Vendetta which is absent here.

Gyptian the album is a piece that will take a while to grow on you. It doesn't actually just blow you away on all levels the first few times you listen to it, probably due to Gyptian's age, as he hasn't yet reached his full level of development lyrically or hasnt yet grown to just do whatever, so a few of the tunes here you can tell he's holding back a little, but that will come with time. Definitely Gyptian, the finished article will be something reggae hasn't seen in awhile.

The best 2 tunes here are produced by the same individual, Kemar Mcgregor. The opener is the best song! Beng Beng is MASSIVE, even moreso than Serious Times (more on that in a second). The song is backed with a beautiful nyah drum riddim which Gyptian digs his claw deep into and mashes so hard! Beng Beng is one of the best songs I've ever heard, simply! The other tune, the obligatory ode to she who gives life, Mama, over the simply magical Triumphant riddim, also with the drum, is one of my favorite tunes by the young artist.

You also have to check Beautiful Lady (which started to grow on me immediately after my girlfriend identified it as her favorite track) just an all around wonderful track. Much of the direction here was done VP and I think at some points they take Gyptian in the wrong direction by putting him over the older sounding riddims, his voice breathes New School and he should have been allowed to identify with his era a little more (and shame elimanating Is There a Place from the fold). Their biggest fumble, however, is the re-do of Serious Times. If you really like the tune (and I love it) you'll notice it has been slightly redone taking it down just slightly, just as they did with Turbulence's Notorious.

But that's the bad (along with a just odd combination with Roundhead on the weed anthem Through the Valley, we know Roundhead is wicked and he loves weed more than oxgen, but those are two artists who should have never met on a song). The album picks wayyyyyyyyyy back up on the nice youth anthem School Girl. Just a really cool 'innocent' record and the rest of the album is fire! Take My Money, Keep on Knoking, What are We Fighting For?, Stop the Fussing and Holiday are all winners. Particularly the nice laid back Take My Money and Keep on Knocking very derivative of Serious Times with a nice message which is very clever. Also love Holiday which does nice in placing Gyptian with a nice female vocalist, the unknown Keisha (love to see session singers getting big opportunities) with a sax backing.

Overall, for a debut and for how young Gyptian is this is a very very nice album. I wouldn't have even minded waiting until early '07 for this one to drop at all, but I'm still happy it's here sameway. What Gyptian represents is some of the wonderful new young talent coming from Iland, and look for that sophomore jinx to miss Gyptian by a mile. This is just the beginning, what follows will surely be magic.

The Ultimate Gilbert & Sullivan Collection

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Well worth the price
Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection...
Where's the chicks?!?!
Not quite the ultimate....
Great Music - Questionable Selection

The Ultimate Gilbert & Sullivan Collection
Arthur Sullivan , Isidore Godfrey , Royston Nash , New Symphony Orchestra of London , Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , Colin Wright , Donald Adams , George Cook , Gillian Knight , Jean Hindmarsh , Jeffrey Skitch , John Ayldon , John Reed , Joyce Wright , Kenneth Sandford , Lyndsie Holland , Owen Brannigan , Pauline Wales , Peggy Ann Jones , Thomas Round , Valerie Masterson , and D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan

ASIN: B000007OU0
Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

H.M.S. Pinafore: We Shall Sail The Ocean Blue
H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup
H.M.S. Pinafore: My Galant Crew, Good Morning
H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm The Monarch Of The Sea
H.M.S. Pinafore: When I Was A Lad
H.M.S. Pinafore: Nevermind The Why And Wherefore
H.M.S. Pinafore: Kind Captain, I've Important Information
H.M.S. Pinafore: Carefully On Tip - Toe Stealing
H.M.S. Pinafore: For He Is An Englishman
The Pirates Of Penzance: I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major - General
The Pirates Of Penzance: When A Felon's Not Engaged In His Employment
The Pirates Of Penzance: With Cat Like Tread
The Sorcerer: My Name Is John Wellinton Wells
The Gondoliers: Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes
Patience: If You're Anxious To Shine
The Mikado: If You Want To Know Who We Are
The Mikado: A Wand'ring Minstrel I
The Mikado: Behold The Lord High Executioner
The Mikado: As Someday It May Happen
The Mikado: Three Little Maids From School Are We
The Mikado: The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze
The Mikado: Here's A How - De - Do!
The Mikado: From Ev'ry Kind Of Man Obedience I Expect
The Mikado: A More Humane Mikado Never Did In Japan Exist
The Mikado: The Criminal Cried As He Dropp'd Him Down
The Mikado: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring, Tra La
The Mikado: On A Tree By A River A Little Tom Tit
The Mikado: There Is Beauty In The Bellow Of The Blast
The Mikado: For He's Gone And Married Yum-Yum

Customer Reviews:

Well worth the price.......2006-04-13

I love this CD. No, despite its name it is not the "ultimate" collection, as scarcely could be expected from a single CD. It is heavy on Mikado, as others have stated. It leaves out things I would have included and includes things I would have left out. But the performances are wonderful, traditional and all you expect from G&S. Considering the low price, it is well worth including in your G&S collection ... as PART of your collection. After the disappointment of the godawful Opera World video series (Don't buy it!) this CD is a joy and a relief.

Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection..........2004-12-23

It seems that a collection of Gilbert & Sullivan music that has the name "The Ultimate Collection" in its title would boast a wide range of music, but I found the selection disappointing. Half of the tracks are songs from The Mikado, and the other half is divided between five... yes, FIVE other operettas. This means that the representation from each operetta is awfully scant. I would have liked to see less Mikado and more of everything else, and perhaps some highlights from the more obscure operettas (Princess Ida and The Sorcerer, namely).

In addition, while most of the music is very well performed, some of the vocalists either go a bit overboard or, at the very opposite end, seem to lack expression. For example, this Nanki-Poo (in The Mikado) seems to be overly occupied with vibrato. Katisha's voice is annoying, and The Mikado's low voice often seems to lack feeling and humor. The other idiosyncracies, like the very frightening evil laughing during "A More Humane Mikado" and hissing during "Three Little Maids" really bug me.

Then again, I'm new to Gilbert and Sullivan, and was introduced to the music through the Topsy Turvy soundtrack, which has a noticeably less operatic style, and hardly includes "stage noise"... so perhaps all this is the norm. Do listen to the tracks for yourself, though, before you purchase the CD. Personally, I find that the Topsy Turvy soundtrack, while considerably less ecompassing, is much lighthearted and easier listening.

Where's the chicks?!?!.......2003-05-15

It wouldn't be G&S if not for the ladies - so where are they? How could they leave out Mabel's aria - or Josephine's!? The only female aria included on this disc comes from Mikado, which is the least exciting (if G&S could be un-exciting) of the three! Everything else on the recording is great, but I am still quite disappointed.

Not quite the ultimate...........2002-03-25

This is a great collection, but unfortunately it doesn't have songs from all the works of G&S. Most notably, there is nothing from the "Yeoman of the Guard". I still reccommed it however as John Reed is wonderful!!

Great Music - Questionable Selection.......2002-02-05

It's an ongoing challenge to find a recording of Gilbert and Sullivan that combines premium musicality and great theatrical performance. This recording is a true gem on both fronts. My only complaint is that for a "Best of" collection, this compilation is Mikado-heavy and scarcely touches on highlights from other masterpieces, particularly The Pirates of Penzance. This would be my favorite G&S CD of all time, of only it included tracks like "When the Foeman Bares his Steel," "Poor Wand'ring One," and "Dry the Glist'ning Tear," but then again, I guess there's no real consensus as to which are Gilbert and Sullivan's best works, and there are too many to fit on one CD.

The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

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The Price Club
A living legend
not your daddy's old timey spiritual
Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price
Great Gospel Stuff

The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003FWE
Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees - Various Artists
His Name So Sweet - Various Artists
'Roun' About The Mountain - Various Artists
Swing Low , Sweet Chariot - Various Artists
Sit Down, Servant - Various Artists
Were You There - Various Artists
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Various Artists
Deep River - Various Artists
Honor! Honor! - Various Artists
My Soul's Been Anchored In De Lord - Various Artists
On Ma Journey - Various Artists
A City Called Heaven - Various Artists
Ride On, King Jesus - Various Artists
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Various Artists
Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass - Various Artists
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Various Artists
There Is A Balm In Gilead - Various Artists
Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler - Various Artists
Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
My Way Is Cloudy - Various Artists
Nobody Knows The Touble I've Seen - Various Artists
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - Various Artists

Tracks:

Holy, Holy, Holy - Leontyne Price
Lead, Kindly Light - Leontyne Price
Blessed Assurance - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Leontyne Price
Amazing Grace - Leontyne Price
The Lord's Prayer - Leontyne Price
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Leontyne Price
The Church's One Foundation - Leontyne Price
Bless This House - Leontyne Price
I Need Thee Every Hour - Leontyne Price
Schlesische Volkslieder: Fairest Lord Jesus - Leontyne Price
I Wonder As I Wander - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Leontyne Price
America The Beautiful - Leontyne Price
Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing - Leontyne Price
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Leontyne Price
Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price

Customer Reviews:

The Price Club.......2005-04-28

"I am here," said Leontyne Price when interviewed as she opened the new Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's underrated ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, "and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to." Back in the 1960s Price was one of the greatest divas in all of opera, and it wasn't just her voice but her magnificent stage presence, combined with her social activism. All of the above come into play in this collection of secular songs and ditties, some of them traditional plantation chanties and others, art songs and a scattering of pop music. And some of them, like Gershwin's "Summertime," cross the ever-permeable boundaries between Broadway and classical. These recordings were made at different times in Price's career, and her voice, while always angelic, has different shadings and reaches a different range of timbre in each separate recording date, but there is no question that, as time goes by, she is able to impart a richness of life experience noticeably absent from some of her earlier work.

"Ave Maria" sounds heavenly no matter which way you slice it, and as for "I Wonder As I Wander," it brings tears to your eyes. If you have a heart that's beating you will be moved by this rendition. "Ein feste Burg" is pretty strong, but Price seems more comfortable with the traditional spirituals, though perhaps it is the slightly off-kilter sounds of the Ambrosian Singers (what a name) who back her up on many of these tracks, that detract slightly from the experience. Compare "Lead Kindly Light" for a clear sense of what constitutes authority vs. what is a wee bit overproduced. If you had this compilation, and perhaps one of Leontyne Price's Christmas albums, you could attain nirvana any time you wanted to, just flip a switch and close your eyes, let her lift you up on wings of song.

A living legend.......2005-03-10

Leontyne Price (still alive) and already passing into immortality amongst vocal artists, both classical and popular. Leontyne Price stands at the pinnacle of her classical art, but those who only know her work in La Forza del destino or the Verdi Requiem are in for a heart rending treat with this album where Leontyne Price goes home to her roots in Mississippi and gives an unabashed account of the classic spirituals she sang as a young woman. Like John Mc Cormacks rendering of Irish songs there is a personal longing and devotion expressed here that reveals a side of the artist not known in the bulk of their "classical" repetoire. A sense of going home like Citizen Kane's rosebud, or as Dorothy Gale observes at the end of the Wizard of Oz "everything I could ever have wanted was right in my own backyard "

not your daddy's old timey spiritual.......2004-06-23

Agreed this is a good cd for a beautiful voice, but this is not, repeat not, for someone who wants to hear that old-timey religious fervor that you think of when you've been to a Black Baptist hand-clapping, standing, swaying, and singing service.

Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price.......2003-12-31

IMMACULATE, SUPERB vocal range and style! There's no other words that can complement Miss Leontyne Price's vocal arrangements. Miss Price's voice is strong, and shrills very nicely to the instruments played on many songs listed on this double CD which is a joy to treasure; every song listed are songs I was raised to hearing and singing. Miss Price is the reason why many of these songs remain in popularity and presently used. Miss Leontyne Price has been incredible in many of her past performances. This is my fourth CD of Miss Price and I am glad to own this particular CD forever and ever. Many thanks to the executors who found this remarkable album and upgraded it to a CD format! **Angi**

Great Gospel Stuff.......2001-04-12

This is a great CD. The only problem I have with it is that on some of the selections there is a boy's choir screaming in the background, and this takes away (a bit) from her performance. That said, her best selections are those that are either unaccompanied or those where her voice is not buried. Songs that strike me are - His Name So Sweet, He's Got The Whole World, Were You There, I Wonder as I Wander, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and my all time favourite Summertime. Enough said.

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Absolutely the BEST !
Great for bringing a child into this world
CD like new
The Sweetest Music
This is my new all-time-favorite CD!

Consider the Lilies
Anonymous , Mack Wilberg , American Anonymous , Janice Kapp Perry , Malcolm Archer , Stephen Harrison Paulus , John Longhurst , Carl J. Jr. Nygard , Crawford Gates , Roger Hoffman , Clay Christiansen , Richard L. Elliott , and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Manufacturer: Mormon Tabernacle
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008VGLL
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

For the Beauty of the Earth
O Holy Jesus
Morning Has Broken
As the Bridegroom to His Chosen
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
He Shall Freed His Flock
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Lord Bless You and Keep You
I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus
Rejoice the Lord Is King!
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Customer Reviews:

Absolutely the BEST !.......2006-05-31

Our church choir sang a few of these songs which I loved, so I decided to order it. It is a very sweet, gentle, inspiring collection of music. Many times when you get a CD, you are fortunate to find 2-4 on there that you really like enough to play regularly. But on this one, every song is wonderful. This music is so spiritually uplifting and peaceful that you will want to play it regularly. Some if may bring some tears it is so beautiful. John Rutter has a way with this type of music. You will probably want to be giving some of these cd's away to those you love.

Great for bringing a child into this world.......2005-12-22

I had this CD on while in labor with my last child. We had a wonderful homebirth and what better then to have the spirit in our home with this music as we welcomed a brand new baby. It helped me relax and helped the birth be peaceful, calm, and spiritual.

CD like new.......2005-10-02

This CD was advertised as "like new" and it was -- in fact, it was still in the plastic wrapper. I couldn't have found a better deal or quicker service. Everything was great!

The Sweetest Music.......2004-06-07

I love this CD. My family and I listened to it over and over and over again, during the last few weeks of my mother's life. It has been a comfort to me in time of sorrow. Now it brings tears every time I listen to it. This music is like loving arms around me. It touches my soul. I've given so many away, I should have bought a case of them.

This is my new all-time-favorite CD!.......2004-04-22

I bought this CD because I had heard "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" once and loved it. But it's just one of the many beautiful songs on this CD. I'm at a loss to describe what joy this music brings to me each time I listen to it. I carry it from house to car and back again so I can enjoy it wherever I am. I've given away several "Consider the Lilies" CD's to friends and relatives, something I've never done before. Anyone who is facing a serious challenge in life will be uplifted and comforted by this ethereal music.

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"Lord, How Come Me Here"
WOW!
uhm......yeah right!!
scadalise my name
Broadway takes on the spiritual ...

Spirituals in Concert

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B000001GDC
Release Date: 1991-03-08

Tracks:

In That Great Getting Up Morning
Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass
Over My Head/ Lil' David
Oh, What A Beautiful City
Lord, How Come Me Here
I Believe I'll Go Back Home-Lordy, Won't You Help Me
Ride On, King Jesus
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You Can Tell The World
Scandalize My Name
Great Day
Oh, Glory
Calvary-They Crucified My Lord
Talk About A Child
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My God Is So High
There Is A Balm In Gilead
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Customer Reviews:

"Lord, How Come Me Here".......2007-06-18

I must add, to the praises above, that Kathleen Battle's "Lord, How Come Me Here" is the best "quick" explanation of the long-lasting effects of slavery that I can think of. The line, "They sold my children away," says it all.

And the VERY funny "Scandelize My Name" is also worth the price of the total album!

Alinde O'Malley

WOW!.......2007-03-22

You know, after owning both the CD and VHS of this performance, and having been coached by Sylvia Olden Lee herself, it is no wonder why spiritual mean so much to me. And these two ladies bare their souls and bring these masterpieces to life! WOW!!!

uhm......yeah right!!.......2006-06-21

Clearly you are mistaken. I don't know who that guy is-the person below recommended-but there is NO COMPARISON to JESSYE NORMAN AND KATHLEEN BATTLE!!!! Jessye Norman herself has *30* HONARY DOCTRATES from places like Harvard, Juliard, Yale, Cambridge....I mean HELLO!!!! That guy had no where near the ease, the musicality or even the breath support as these two veterans show!! It is a beautiful CD though it came out in 1991 and I HIGHLY recommend it.

scadalise my name.......2004-10-29

this isn't that good specially after hearing William Warfeild sing it. You can find him at www.wlym.com

Broadway takes on the spiritual ..........2004-01-29

... takes it on and puts it on the canvas by the end of the first round.

I'm going to be the dissenting voice here: thank goodness I signed this disk out of the public library 'cause I'm sure not going to listen to it twice.

There is nothing wrong with the performances. Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle sing beautifully, and there's no problem with the pick-up orchestra under James Levine.

The problem, and it's huge, is the conception of the show and the musical arrangements. To make the video marketable, I suppose, the producers decided that the concert had to be big: big names, big arrangements, big effects. So we have eighteen spirituals given the musical theatre treatment, with a philharmonic chorus providing chain-gang sound effects, big brass, and big percussion -- including a chinese gong. A chinese gong in a spiritual??? Spare me! Almost every track turns out sounding like either a curtain-raiser or a big, end-of-act production number with cute and predictable modulations between some of the stanzas and the sort of curly-cue orchestral ornamentation typical of Broadway shows.

Tracks:

My Name Is Barbra
A Kid Again/I'm 5
Jenny Rebecca
My Pa
Sweet Zoo
Where Is the Wonder
I Can See It
Someone to Watch over Me
I've Got No Strings
If You Were the Only Girl in the World
Why Did I Choose You?
My Man

Customer Reviews:

beautiful, sweet songs.......2007-05-15

This is a great album. I listened to it growing up, and now my daughter does too. It has nice songs that are fun and easy to sing-- it's great for kids, and yet for adults as well... the music isn't "sing songy"-- it's beautiful--

Great to hear this one again!.......2007-01-10

I had this record when I was a child, and I loved hearing it again! Great for my granddaughters, too!

An Overlooked Classic in the Streisand Catalog...."Why Did I Choose You".......2006-04-14

Barbra's 1965 TV show of the same name made waves by scoring multiple Emmys that year, including one for Babs. The TV special was still filmed in B&W, but was revolutionary in its concept and approach. A newcomer to television, Barbra instantly made a name for herself in front of millions of tube watchers.

This album has sometimes been overshadowed by the TV special, which may seem odd, considering most of the songs were sung on the show. Barbra reenters the recording studio and really waxes one classic after another. By this time, she was starting to shed some of her kooky image from the early Sixties, though she still retained her individual and unique appeal to her ever-growing legions of fans.

One look at some of the selections will tell you that Babs was branching out for mainstream acceptance, most noticeably in her first recording of a Gershwin tune "Someone To Watch Over Me". This tune had been done to death by hundreds of singers, everyone from Sinatra to Ella to Johnny Mathis, but Streisand's version really sticks out. Her vocal range really stretches the limits of this song and makes it heard in a new light that the likes of Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald had bypassed.

But the one true standout of this overlooked album is the torch song "Why Did I Choose You". Even my male friends who hear this song (and these are not "wussies" either) often ask, "Who sang that song?" Then when I tell them who it is, the first word they say is "Wow". Listening to this song today after hundreds of listens still brings a lump to my throat. This song and "He Touched Me" from the follow-up "My Name Is Barbra 2" are both bookend "Streisand Classics".

Just a pure voice soaring and gliding, singing about the virtues of her man and "Why she chose him". Unlike today, the Streisand of the Sixties did not hype up the sentiment factor in her interpretations, but here she brings just enough pathos and emotion to hit a homerun. Dare I say the hardest of hearts will not be moved when they hear this song ?

Barbra Streisand: My Name Is Barbra (1965).......2005-08-18

In May of 1965, Barbra Streisand released her fifth album entitled, MY NAME IS BARBRA. I have enjoyed this album as much as I did with her PEOPLE album. A lot of great songs on here for all Barbra's fans to enjoy. Let me explain on.

MY NAME IS BARBRA
The album's great title track. A great song.

Medley: A KID AGAIN/I'M FIVE
Not bad.

JENNY REBECCA
Great.

MY PA
Great.

SWEET ZOO
Not bad.

WHERE IS THE WONDER
Not bad.

I CAN SEE IT
Great.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
This song was originally recorded by Frank Sinatra. Now, I am not a fan of Frank Sinatra's, but his version was very peaceful, as Barbra's rendition. In the 1995 Drama Film, "Mr. Holland's Opus", which stars, the great Richard Dreyfuss, one of the young actresses sings this song and she sings beautifully.

I'VE NOT STRINGS
Not bad.

IF YOU WERE THE ONLY BOY IN THE WORLD
Great.

WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU
Great.

MY MAN
Great.

MY NAME IS BARBRA is another album to add to your Barbra Streisand album, so make sure to buy a copy of this album and save room for the next Barbra Streisand albums to come.

The wonder is right here!.......2003-06-10

A soundtrack of sorts to the Emmy Award-winning television special of the same name, the Grammy Award-winning MY NAME IS BARBRA became another Gold-selling smash for the then-unstoppable phenomenon known as Barbra Streisand. This album hit #2 on Billboard's Hot 200 and it contains all of the new songs featured in the show, as well as some new recordings to replace the songs that had already appeared on her pervious records. A semi-concept record; the first portion is devoted to songs about the child in all of us ("I'm Five," "Sweet Zoo"), next some songs about the transition from child to adult ("Jenny Rebecca," "Where Is The Wonder"), and finally, songs from an adult perspective ("I Can See It," "Why Did I Choose You?"). Throughout the course of this cycle, Barbra gives beautiful renditions of "My Pa" (which is the song "My Love" from The Yearling with different lyrics), as well as the definitive versions of "Someone To Watch Over Me" and "My Man." A fantastic complement to a spectacular show.

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100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration

Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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ASIN: B00008GEKT
Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

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Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

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The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.

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Like a really great mix tape

My Name Is Earl - The Album
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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Release Date: 2006-09-19

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I'm The Bandit- (T.V. dialogue)
East Bound And Down - Jerry Reed (From "Stole Beer From A Golfer" Episode)
The Weight - Uncle Kracker (Original Version By The Band Is In "Monkeys In Space" Episode)
One Time One Night - Los Lobos (From "Didn't Pay Taxes" Episode)
Bust A Move - Young M.C. (From "Ruined Joy's Wedding" Episode)
Livin' Thing - Matthew Sweet (Original Version By ELO Is In "Quit Smoking" Episode)
It Takes Two - Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock (From the series' Pilot and "Bounty Hunter" Episodes)
Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)- Sammy Davis, Jr.(From "Quit Smoking" Episode)
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd (From "Ruined Joy's Wedding" Episode)
Joy - Harry Nilsson (From "Something To Live For" Episode)
Amos Moses - Jerry Reed (From "Teacher Earl" Episode)
Instant Karma - John Hiatt
What Goes Around Comes Around" (My Name Is Earl theme song - vocal version)
99 Red Balloons" - Van Nuys (Original Version By Nena Is In The Pilot Episode)

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NBC's hit comedy series about a likeable degenerate who wins $100,000 in the lottery, gets hit by a car, loses his winning ticket, and tries to reverse his karma by making amends to everyone he's ever hoodwinked succeeds in duplicating the goofy, feel-good mood of the show. Mixing dialogue snippets with proven rock and country hits employed in first-season episodes, the repertoire also includes an instrumentally annoying, if rhythmically hypnotic, vocal version of the show's theme song by the tongue-twisting Nescobar-a-lop-lop and the Camden Country Band. Matthew Sweet, Uncle Kracker, and headbangers Van Nuys show up with new recordings of songs which appeared on the show, while John Hiatt's engaging, ripsaw rendition of John Lennon's "Instant Karma!" seems included only to make hay from actor Jason Lee's mantra ("Karma is a funny thing"). The surprise is that the soundtrack manages to seem thoroughly contemporary, even though many of the tracks--particularly Sammy Davis Jr.'s rendition of "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)" may be older than Earl himself. --Alanna Nash

Album Description

The soundtrack to the #1 NBC comedy features brand-new, never-before-released tracks from Matthew Sweet, Uncle Kracker, John Hiatt and rock newcomers Van Nuys, recorded exclusively for the soundtrack. In addition, the album includes some of Earl's favorite songs used in episodes which aired during the premiere '05-'06 season. The soundtrack also contains key sound bytes from the show, and an unheard vocal version of the "My Name Is Earl" theme song.

Customer Reviews:

Like a really great mix tape.......2006-12-09

This mix of old songs and re-recordings is darn entertaining, whether you're hanging around at home or on a road trip. The tie-in to the show almost doesn't matter -- it's just a really good, fun, stupid CD. Highly recommended.

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