The Best of Ireland

1. Whiskey in the Jar - Waxies Dargle

2. Bold O'Donoghue - Blarney Lads

3. Black Velvet Band

4. Roving Galway Boy - Claire Hamilton

5. Wild Rover - Blarney Lads

6. Peggy Gordon - Blarney Lads

7. Curragh of Kildare

8. Skibbereen - Gerry Heaney

9. Greensleeves - Claire Hamilton

10. Come All Ye Young and Tender Maidens - Waxies Dargle

11. Cobbler - Blarney Lads

12. Master McGrath - Blarney Lads

13. Foxhunter/Farewell - Waxies Dargle

14. Inneskillen Dragoon - Blarney Lads

15. Molly Malone

16. Seven Drunken Nights

The Best of Ireland,Various Artists,Premium Music Coll.,Celtic/Irish,Int'l & World Music,Ireland,Pop

Average customer rating: Great selection Continuing writers block The Legend Continues... Rock the gypsy in your soul Ancient Highway

The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3 Van Morrison Manufacturer: Manhattan/EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Van Morrison At The Movies: Soundtrack Hits The Essential Paul Simon (2 CD/DVD) Live In Dublin Live at Montreux 1980 and 1974 Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur ASIN: B000IY0FDA Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Cry For Home
2. Too Long In Exile
3. Gloria
4. Help Me
5. Medley: Lonely Avenue/4 O'Clock In the Morning
6. Days Like This
7. Ancient Highway
8. Raincheck
9. Moondance
10. Centerpiece
11. That's Life
12. Benediction
13. The Healing Game
14. I Don't Want To Go On Without You

Tracks:

1. Shenandoah
2. Precious Time
3. Back On Top
4. When the Leaves Come Falling Down
5. Lost John
6. Tupelo Honey
7. Meet Me In the Indian Summer
8. Georgia On My Mind
9. Hey Mr. DJ
10. Steal My Heart Away
11. Crazy Love
12. Once In a Blue Moon
13. Little Village
14. Blue And Green
15. Sitting On Top Of the Wolrd
16. Early In the Morning
17. Stranded

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Navigating Van Morrison's extensive catalog since 1993 is a formidable task even diehard fans might not want to attempt. The Irish icon has flirted with blues, jazz, country, pop, Celtic, and his own style of indescribable into-the-mystic spiritually-oriented poetic folk on his numerous releases, making for quite a thorny culling assignment. So the EMI brass were probably ecstatic when the singer took the job himself. He weeds through a dozen or so albums released since Volume 2's mile-marker, and adds a clutch of previously unavailable mixes, rarities, and live tracks. The result: a nearly two-and-a-half-hour, 31-track double-disc set as sprawling, eclectic, and tenacious as Morrison's vision and discography. From occasionally rambling but spirited duets with veterans Bobby "Blue" Bland, Junior Wells, Georgie Fame, Lonnie Donegan, B.B. King, the Chieftains, Ray Charles, and even Tom Jones to concert versions of hits such as "Moondance" and an impressive take on Sinatra's classic "That's Life," along with hidden gems like "Steal My Heart Away," this is a beautifully assembled and sequenced collection. It presents most of this multitalented auteur's facets and softens his often crusty exterior by showing his appreciation for the journeymen that helped develop the trail that Morrison then blazed in his own distinctive style. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

The new 2-CD collection, compiled by Morrison himself, offers a comprehensive overview of his later material. The set's 31 tracks include previously unreleased collaborations with Tom Jones and Bobby Bland, as well as duets with John Lee Hooker, B.B. King and Ray Charles.

Customer Reviews:

Great selection.......2007-07-12

I won't call this definitive, but the collection's got some previously unreleased and seldom heard numbers that merit the price and hype. This is a very listenable CD that's something you can just stick in the changer and let it play. Definitely worth the money.

Continuing writers block.......2007-07-10

Despite having most of this already I paid out my money and what did I get? A reasonable overview with some obscurities, one of which "Blue and Green" is worth the cost on its own. While the music is all first class the compiling has created some jarring between tracks. I've always loved The Skiffle Sessions album but Lost John between Leaves Come Falling Down and Tupelo Honey sounds bizarre. Nearly all the tracks he has re-recorded are done better in their original incarnation and one gets the feeling that with this, the movie "best of" and the country abomination Pay The Devil before them that he has nothing to say at present. I love Morrison's music and sincerely hope there is more of it to come, its now been a fair number of years since there has been an album of original material and he is overdue for his muse to return.

The Legend Continues..........2007-07-04

This 'Best Of' is a must for any Vanatic (Van fan)... but more importantly it is a must for anyone who thinks Van's career ended in the 1970s... all the tracks on "Vol. 3" are from 1993-2005 - Van's later writing and singing are well represented on this compilation and with a superb supporting cast of John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Carl Perkins, Lonnie Donegan, Bobby "Blue" Bland and the great Georgie Fame as they come along for the journey...

Van is still a mighty force in a world that needs more soul and less pop.

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Rock the gypsy in your soul.......2007-07-03

An amazing compilation of Van Morrison's enchanting and haunting melodies. Although I am not a big jazz or blues fan, he has managed to put those two elements together in a way that is a lyrical treat. The melodies are addictive and very catchy. As he has matured, his renditions of some of his earlier works are performed now with more conviction, passion, and confidence than ever before. Van is an extremely talented musician and lyricist that successfully impacts music for the ages. I could listen to Van Morrison 24/7.

Ancient Highway.......2007-06-29

Van is his element, you won't hear this almost 9 min track on
any broadcast radio station in the US.
I have quite a few of the tracks on other albums over 60% but
didn't hesitate on this purchase.

Average customer rating: Van the man... Always a writer of songs ...it's raining and i have this on... WONDERFUL Almost perfect Wondering why they call this guy Van the Man?

The Best of Van Morrison Van Morrison Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Moondance The Best of Van Morrison, Vol. 2 Magic Time Tupelo Honey Pay the Devil ASIN: B000009DDJ Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Bright Side Of The Road
2. Gloria
3. Moondance
4. Baby Please Don't Go
5. Have I Told You Lately
6. Brown Eyed Girl
7. Sweet Thing
8. Warm Love
9. Wonderful Remark
10. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)
11. Full Force Gale
12. And It Stoned Me
13. Here Comes The Night
14. Domino
15. Did Ye Get Healed
16. Wild Night
17. Cleaning Windows
18. Whenever God Shines His Light
19. Queen Of The Slipstream
20. Dweller On The Threshold

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Van Morrison reputedly wasn't crazy about the idea of a greatest-hits package, and this set's haphazard programming--which leaps from period to period, style to style, tossing in two key singles by his mid-'60s band Them--speaks to his lack of involvement. Still, it rivals Moondance as Morrison's most popular album, and for a reason: like that classic, it offers one deeply soulful, spiritually and musically thoughtful track after another. Much of his more "difficult" work is ignored here; in fact, Best of... gives us an intriguing picture of a Van who's almost eager to please. --Rickey Wright

Album Description

Import pressing of this ace collection now deleted in the US! Van Morrison has boldly followed his own musical path since the '60s and this compilation proves that he has the talent to match his own vision. From the early days with Them ('Gloria') through his critically successful solo career ('Moondance', 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Have I Told You Lately'), he remains one of the most beloved and influential artists in modern music, 20 tracks total, also including 'Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)', 'Domino', 'Here Comes The Night' and more. Universal. * Please note this version is not remastered.

Customer Reviews:

Van the man..........2007-06-22

There's no organization to the music on this cd which has always been one of the great joys of a Van Morrison release where one song seems to lead to another and the sound as a whole is like listening to one inspiring arrangement but even with that in mind this collection is wonderful. Rather then having one large spiritual experience, you get 20 small spiritual miracles. Because to me, Van's music has always been so full of soul it is like a spiritual ride.

Always a writer of songs ...it's raining and i have this on..........2007-01-27

These are awesome..good album.

I like them as much as Philosopher's Stone, In the Midnight, Precious Time, Back on Top, When the Leaves Come Falling Down.....Rain check, These Dreams of You, Golden Autumn Day, Reminds Me of You, High Summer....opps there is my favorites list.

I'd recommend listening to Van. He's a poet. He's able to say what I'm thinking. And I'm going to see him one day because I have a ticket to go to an upcoming concert....like his concerts.Glad he comes to LA. So this is just a CD to get me in the mind frame. But even without that I'd listen to these. I guess I can IPOD my favorites now....

WONDERFUL.......2006-11-10

This is my favorite CD ever. I have bought it for many friends as gifts, and they all love it! He is the best!

Almost perfect.......2006-08-14

I had this disc once before and it was stolen. Loved it so much I had to buy it again. I wish it cotained Tupelo Honey and Into the Mystic. Other than that I love this disc . I recommend this to anyone. Whether you are a big fan or just only know a couple of his songs. Lively and uplifting. Great for traffic jams.

Wondering why they call this guy Van the Man?.......2006-07-15

Then you obviously don't own this CD. Fix that sometime soon. Any album with Brown Eyed Girl and a bunch of crappy songs is still worth a purchase, but you get lots more: Three good songs by Them (garage-band anthem Gloria, Baby Please Don't Go, Here Comes the Night) and several great songs by Van himself: the aforementioned Brown Eyed Girl, Sweet Thing, Moondance, And It Stoned Me, Domino, Jackie Wilson Said, Cleaning Windows and the previously-unreleased Wonderful Remark especially stand out, though there's more.
Still, it's not perfect. I don't care how popular Have I Told You Lately is, I don't like it. In my mind it's a sap-fest from someone who isn't really sappy. Same with Queen of the Slipstream. Get rid of these two, as well as Dweller on the Threshold and Warm Love. Swap in Madame George and Caravan. Then you'll have the true Best of Van Morrison.

Average customer rating: If you only know and like one of their songs, you'll like this album Great Songs, but I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!! U2 ROCKS Loved it

The Best of 1980-1990 U2 Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: U2 - The Best of 1990-2000 The Joshua Tree How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb All That You Can't Leave Behind Achtung Baby ASIN: B00000DFSK Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Pride (In The Name Of Love)
2. New Year's Day
3. With Or Without You
4. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
5. Sunday Bloody Sunday
6. Bad
7. Where The Streets Have No Name
8. I Will Follow
9. Unforgettable Fire
10. Sweetest Thing
11. Desire
12. When Love Comes To Town
13. Angel Of Harlem
14. All I Want Is You

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One need hear only the first notes of this collection--the Edge's ringing guitar notes ushering in "Pride (In the Name of Love)"-to be taken back to 1984: Ronald Reagan and Maggie Thatcher rule the Western world, the L.A. Olympics is the top sports story, and Ms. Pac-Man reigns at arcades. In rock & roll, there's U2 growing in stature with each new title. Even doubters of the Irish lads have to concede that together they formed the one '80s band with the skill and sense of scale to take over the airwaves and concert stages in a decade of diminished expectations. This 15-song '80s best-of assortment (stick around for the hidden track) spans the decade, reaching back to 1980's "I Will Follow," when Bono and company were peach-fuzzy and earnest as choirboys, and tracking their path through their most glaring misstep, 1988's overblown Rattle and Hum. --Steven Stolder

Album Description

Stunningly brilliant is the only way to describe the new Wired Remorse album appropriately titled "The Ides of March." The album whose theme of backstabbing and revenge comes thru as loud and aggressive as anything since Siouxsie and the Banshees "JU JU" or Joy Division's "Unknown Pleasures." While the tribal drum beats will remind one of Dead Can Dance, Killing Joke or even Bow Wow Wow. The minor guitar barrage and whaling singing should force you anticipate the best "old school" album in years!

Customer Reviews:

If you only know and like one of their songs, you'll like this album.......2007-07-14

I knew about half the songs on the album when I bought it. Now I know and like most of them. I'd definitely buy it again.

Great Songs, but.......2007-03-16

kind of a wierd selection in whole?
I don't know somthing was off.
Better off to buy the individual albums.

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-02-21

I always knew U2 sucks!!! A friend of mine who is a huge fan of U2 and she kept on pushing me to listen to it and once I listened and I was like WTF is this??? and she kept telling me that U2 are always the best but I knew U2 is horrible!!! I believe she was trying to make me buy all of their albums so she could be able to get it from me for FREE but I am not that dumb!!! I told her we all cant have the SAME taste of music we all are different and we all have our own taste. So sorry friend I rate this 1 STAR!!! and yeah I have a message for U2: get lost!!! you guys are not worth to be a singer!!! You guys are terrible!!! You guys dont work too hard for this BS!!! *throw up*

U2 ROCKS.......2007-02-20

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED U2 WHO ARE AMONGST THE BEST IRISH ROCK BANDS AFTER TASTE AND THIN LIZZY.THEY MADE SEVERAL EXCELLENT ALBUMS LIKE JOSHUA TREE.THIS COMPILATION FEATUES THE BEST FROM THEIR EIGHTIES ALBUMS.BUY IT.
PS:AVOID ALL ALBUMS FROM THE LOUSY FOREIGNER AS RECOMMENDED BY A REVIEWER BELOW.WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU SUCKS,DONT LISTEN TO IT.

Loved it.......2007-02-12

The negative reviews of this album are actually what made me want it. Since it's for casual U2 fans only, which is what I am. I really love a bunch of the songs on here. Some of the songs seem oddly placed though, as if they couldn't possibly be part of the best during this time period. For example, "When Love Comes To Town" just outright sucks. However, I hate blues, so it's understandable.

Average customer rating: Irish Music Love this CD! A blast from the past The best of the early Chieftains It doesn't get any better than this

The Best of the Chieftains The Chieftains Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Irish Heartbeat The Bells of Dublin Long Black Veil The Essential Chieftains The Best Of The Irish Rovers [Remaster] ASIN: B000060P2Z Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

1. Up Against The Buachalawns
2. Boil The Breakfast Early
3. Friel's Kitchen
4. No.6 The Coombe
5. O'Sullivan's March
6. Sea Image
7. An Speic Seoigheach
8. The Dogs Among The Bushes
9. The Job Of Journeywork
10. Oh! The Breeches Full Of Stitches
11. Chase Around The Windmill: Toss The Feathers/Ballinasloe Fair/Cailleach An Airgid/Cuil Aodha Slide/The Pretty Girl
12. The Wind That Shakes The Barley/The Reel With The Beryle

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The tracks on The Best of the Chieftains are drawn from The Chieftains 7, The Chieftains 8, and Boil the Breakfast Early--three of the band's recordings from the late 1970s. This was the period when former Bothy Band and Planxty flautist Matt Molloy and vocalist/bodhran player Kevin Cunniffe joined up and finally fulfilled Paddy Maloney's vision of what the band should sound like. It also marks the last time the Chieftains recorded pure, unadulterated traditional Irish music. Not long after making these albums, the band set off on a new career that has included numerous movie and TV soundtracks, collaborations with pop stars of various stripes, and guest appearances with symphony orchestras. Although some purists decry the band's later attempts at crossover, the near perfection of tracks such as the exquisitely performed suite of dance tunes "Chase Around the Windmill" show that the Chieftains had taken the old tunes about as far as they could go. The group may have gone on to make better-selling records, but they never topped the traditional grace and charm of the songs on The Best of the Chieftains. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

Irish Music.......2007-05-14

If you are going to have an Irish party, this is the best music to have. The music is varied, jigs, reels and knee slapping songs that liven up any event and get you dancing.

Love this CD!.......2006-02-08

I love the Chieftains and I love this CD. I love it so much, I using a great many of the songs for the Prelude for my wedding.

A blast from the past.......2004-04-06

The title of this album is rather deceptive: it's not a selection from the Chieftains' entire catalog of recordings, but instead from the 3 albums (7, 8, and 9) that they put out on the Columbia label in the late 70's. That said, it's a worthy addition to anyone's Irish music library: it showcases the band at the pivotal point when they underwent major personnel changes and began to expand into less traditional ventures such as film scores. I've owned the three albums in question for years (and bought this one because the old vinyl was wearing out); this selection includes most of my favorite tracks from those albums, and shows what a solid, spirited, high-quality band they were from the start. (But it's instructive to compare the flute solos in the "Chase Around the Windmill" set with those from the earlier albums: with all due respect to Michael Tubridey, I feel that the addition of Matt Molloy, with his thoughtful and beautifully phrased flute playing, gave the group much more depth.)

The best of the early Chieftains.......2003-11-27

The retro style of Paddy Moloney's hair on the cover of this disc is a good metaphor for this CD, a remastered 1970s recording incorporating the best tracks from three of the Chieftains' early LPs. As far as traditional Irish music goes, it's not the purest of the pure, but it shows how this group gave a new twist to their country's music before venturing into the equally exciting realm of television and film music. If you're a fan of the Chieftains' later work, you'll definitely love this CD -- it's not really all that different, just less programmatic and commercialized.

There are some really incredible tracks here, like "O'Sullivan's March", an old 18th-century military tune arranged for the entire band -- the flutes in the middle section preserve the wonderful old fife-like quality of the original song. "Sea Image" and "Speic Seoigheach", composed by Paddy Moloney himself, point toward the group's later development as a band blending a traditional feel into their own original compositions. And the rest of the tracks show exactly why these marvelous Irishmen were nominated for a Grammy over twenty years ago.

Five stars easily!

It doesn't get any better than this.......2003-01-26

This anthology is incredible. Irish traditional music just doesn't get any better than this! The selections are timeless, the orchestration is always perfect. Paddy Maloney's pipes and whistles really drive the music and the late great Derek Bell's brilliant Celtic harp playing is top-notch! Anyone who enjoys Irish traditional music should own this collection...preferably on CD!

Average customer rating: Closer to the Main Street Singers than to the Dubliners or the Clancy Bros The best of the Irish Rovers the best christmas present I'd personally like to thank Lily the Pink Irish Rovers

The Best Of The Irish Rovers [Remaster] The Irish Rovers Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Upon A Shamrock Shore: Songs of Ireland and the Irish Collection Irish Songs of Rebellion/Irish Drinking Songs The Best of the Chieftains Irish Drinking Songs ASIN: B00000I8KS Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

1. The Unicorn
2. Liverpool Lou
3. The Orange And The Green
4. Lily The Pink
5. Did She Mention My Name
6. The Irish Rover
7. Whiskey On A Sunday (The Puppet Song)
8. The Biplane, Ever More
9. Mrs. Crandall's Boarding House
10. Winken', Blinken' And Nod
11. Goodbye Mrs. Durkin
12. The Black Velvet Band
13. Years May Come, Years May Go
14. The Marvelous Toy
15. Goodbye Mick And Goodbye Pat
16. Nancy Whiskey

Customer Reviews:

Closer to the Main Street Singers than to the Dubliners or the Clancy Bros.......2006-03-25

This is a saccharine and banal take on Irish music, with all the emotional intesity of a Hummel figuraine. Upon first listen, I remarked to my wife that they sounded more like Peter, Paul, and Mary than the Dubliners. She correctly pointed out that Peter, Paul, and Mary were actually much better than this pablum, and that the Irish Rovers more closely resemble the fictional Main Street Singers from a Mighty Wind.

Truly, absolutely, unlistenably passionless, cloying and bland.

The best of the Irish Rovers.......2006-03-09

Outstanding!! It's a great CD of my old LP and it's great to hear the old Rovers again.

the best christmas present.......2006-02-02

My son was at his great aunt's and he heard her records and that's what caused him to get it. My daughter actually got it to him for christmas

I'd personally like to thank Lily the Pink.......2005-08-29

for her medicinal compounds! This cd combines some hilarious drinking songs with children's songs. The former are well worth the patience involved in getting through the latter.

THE ORANGE AND THE GREEN provides an amusing look at the difficulties involved in being the mixed offspring of Catholic Irish and Protestant Scottish-Irish parents ("being strictly neutral, I bashed everyone in sight!")while LILY THE PINK is an amusing story about the efficacy of a woman's medicinal compounds which were some less than expected: "Ebenezer thought he was Julius Caesar so they put him in a home and gave him medicinal compound, now he's Emperor of Rome!" They also cured an indivdual with a "terrible stammer" after which "he's s-s-seen but n-n-never heard."

And of course there is the slightly more subtle humor regarding Ms. Crandall's boarding house. One should just listen and enjoy.

Grab it with a copy of your favorite Gaelic Storm cd and laugh all your problems away.

Irish Rovers.......2005-08-07

This is a great collection of songs by the Irish Rovers. No one sings the "Unicorn" song any better than these guys. For Irish Rover fans and those that never heard their songs before, you can't beat this CD. Enjoy!

Average customer rating: Faure Essentials music inside you An excellent compilation of Faure's work Romance good value

The Best of Fauré Gabriel Faure , Antonio de Almeida , Jeremy Summerly , John Georgiadis , Keith Clark , Oxford Camerata , Schola Cantorum of Oxford , CSR Symphony Orchestra , Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) , National Symphony Orchestra , National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland , Colm Carey , Francois-Joel Thiollier , Jean Martin , Pascal Devoyon , Pierre-Alain Volondat , Lisa Beckley , and Dong-Suk Kang Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Requiems | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Requiems | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Erik Satie Faure: Requiem and other choral music Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Pelléas et Mélisande, Suite, Op. 80; Pavane, Op. 50 Saint-Saëns: Greatest Hits Fauré: Requiem; Messe basse; Cantique de Jean Racine ASIN: B0000014HU Release Date: 1999-06-22

Tracks:

1. Ouverture - John Georgiadis
2. Pastorale - John Georgiadis
3. Trois Romances Sans Paroles, Op. 17, No. 1 In A Flat Major - Jean Martin
4. Romance, Op. 28 - Pascal Devoyon
5. Pavane, Op. 50 - Keith Clark
6. Requiem, Op. 48: Pie Jesu - Lisa Beckley
7. Prelude - John Georgiadis
8. Sicilienne - John Georgiadis
9. Kitty-Valse - John Georgiadis
10. Tendresse - John Georgiadis
11. Le Pas Espagnol - John Georgiadis
12. Barcarolle No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 20 - Pierre-Alain Volondat
13. Berceuse, Op. 16 - Pascal Devoyon
14. Reqiem, Op. 48 - In Paradisum - Colm Carey
15. Shylock, Musique De Sc, Op. 57: Nocturne - John Georgiadis
16. Ballade In F Sharp Major, Op. 19 - Francois-Joel Thoillier
17. Ballade - The Best Of Faure

Customer Reviews:

Faure Essentials.......2007-05-29

If you want to persuade someone to listen to Faure then this is the album to begin with. It contains the very best known melodies.

music inside you.......2005-10-01

Have you ever felt music inside you when watching the sun going down, when felling the breeze in your hair, when smelling the grass in a gentle summer night...? The music of this CD may remind you that part of yourself that we may tend to forget in our busy life, liked the words of Celibidache which I liked very much: "the music is not the notes, YOU are the music"!
You would feel in this way, when listening to this CD.

An excellent compilation of Faure's work.......2003-02-15

I bought this cd not knowing anything about Gabriel Faure's music. A local orchestra was planning to perform Masques et Bergamasques, so I picked this cd being the most inexpensive way of buying something I possibly was not going to enjoy. But nothing could be further from the truth. I love this cd! It has such a nice variation of formats: piano concerto (Ballede in F sharp major Op. 19), piano solo (Baracarolle No.1 in A minor, Op. 20), vocal (Requiem, Op. 48), and symphony (Masques et Bergamasques). The music is also well played by various artists...no complaints on the performance side. And if it is true that one becomes the thoughts and vibrations that one allows to enter his or her mind, then by listening to Faure you may find yourself becoming a bit more tender, patient, and even romantic in your ways.

Romance.......2002-11-23

Bought this CD originally because of Romance, but I like it all. This is a new composer for me and I'm glad I found Faure'.

good value.......2002-03-01

i'd recommend this to anyone who wants to get an inexpensive taste for faure's music. The recordings are decent, and the selection is interesting. After this, check out his nocturnes for piano and of course the Requiem.

Average customer rating: FORGET U2... THIS IS THE BEST BAND TO EVER COME OUT OF IRELAND DEDICATION IS THE TRUE AND TRAGIC STORY IN THE LIFE AND TALES OF THIN LIZZY.. Gift All the Thin Lizzy you'll ever need A good Thin Lizzy compilation... though far from complete

Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy Thin Lizzy Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live and Dangerous Jailbreak The Best of Foghat The Very Best of Deep Purple Don't Fear the Reaper: The Best of Blue Öyster Cult ASIN: B000001G0L Release Date: 1991-04-02

Tracks:

1. Whiskey In The Jar
2. The Rocker
3. She Knows
4. Still In Love With You
5. Showdown
6. Rosalie
7. Wild One
8. Fighting My Way Back
9. Jailbreak
10. The Boys Are Back In Town
11. Cowboy Song
12. Don't Believe A Word
13. Bad Reputation
14. Dancing In The Moonlight
15. Do Anything You Want To
16. Waiting For An Alibi
17. Chinatown
18. Dedication

Customer Reviews:

FORGET U2... THIS IS THE BEST BAND TO EVER COME OUT OF IRELAND.......2007-05-05

I currently own in the neighborhood of 400 carefully chosen Rock/Metal CD's, but own almost no 'best of' CD's. However, this 'best of' album is an essential part of my collection and is one that I listen to on a regular basis. If you are a Rock enthusiast, and are old enough to appreciate Classic Rock, this is an album that should be part of your collection too. This 'best of' album is just that, a very good representation of Thin Lizzy/Philip Lynott at their/his best. When I write reviews I generally don't like to put down comparable bands of the same era to force my contention of excellence, so I am not going to do that here. I will just say that this album is very near the pinnacle of what true Classic Rock is, not Pop Rock, Hard Rock or Metal, but Rock. Do not hesitate to buy this album. Also, do yourself a big favor and buy 'Thunder and Lightning', an awesome album which is Thin Lizzy at their Hard Rockin' best. RIP Phil.

DEDICATION IS THE TRUE AND TRAGIC STORY IN THE LIFE AND TALES OF THIN LIZZY.........2007-03-04

I will be writing a review on the legendary compilation album simply entitled "DEDICATION" by one of Rock's greatest bands and one of Ireland's favorite sons. I give you one of Dublin's pride and joy's, THIN LIZZY. "DEDICATION" was originally released in 1991 on Compact Disc and Cassette on the Mercury Records label which is manufactured and marketed by PolyGram Records Inc. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

THIN LIZZY, like THE YARDBIRDS AND FLEETWWOD MAC, will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history for having some of the greatest guitarists that ever lived. THIN LIZZY would also be one of the early pioneers to hail from their proud Irish roots where it was originally founded in 1969 in Dublin, Ireland. There has been many acts that have been born out of Ireland and have taken the world by storm. Two of these acts are the still extremely famous VAN MORRISON (Originally from the band THEM) and U2, who are still extremely popular to this very day. THIN LIZZY proved to the whole world that an Irish band could play Rock n' Roll and kick a*s just like the British and the Americans. THIN LIZZY would release some great albums through the years from 1973 to 1980 and would Rock on their terms with their own special blend of magical Rock n' Roll music. THIN LIZZY would include two original members that were the two mainstays and lifeforces of the THIN LIZZY legend. They were the late great Phil Lynott on bass and lead vocals and Brian Downey on drums. Legendary guitarists that have played in THIN LIZZY through the years have included Eric Bell, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson, Gary Moore and Snowy White. The album "DEDICATION" is the tragic story of THIN LIZZY which includes some of their greatest songs that the band ever recorded. In my opinion, "DEDICATION" is one hell of an album that is a true testament of the greatness and creativity of Lynott and Downey and a fine tribute to a great legendary Irish band that was truly ahead of its time. When you listen to their music, you will quickly realize that this band definitely knew how to Rock. But you will also hear a different side of THIN LIZZY, this band truly knew how to play slow beautiful romantic music that was extremely powerful and emotional that you cannot help but feel entranced by the power of their music. This album is the life and times of THIN LIZZY, their music is their story.

Now its time to let the music do all of the talking. If you want to get down and Rock the THIN LIZZY way, listen to the Rockers such as the brilliant mellow Rocker "Whiskey In The Jar," the a*s kicking Rocker "The Rocker," the beautiful hypnotic Rocker "She Knows," the forever beautiful and romantic "Still In Love With You," the soulful heartfelt "Showdown," the charismatic Rocker "Rosalie," the acoustic Rocker "Wild One," the mellow noise making Rocker "Fighting My Way Back," another Rocker that kicks a*s is the well known "Jailbreak," the forever trademark THIN LIZZY Rocker that kicks a*s "The Boys Are Back In Town," the slow beautiful turned Country Rocker "Cowboy Song," the guitar talking Rocker "Don't Believe A Word," the a*s kicking Rocker "Bad Reputation," the soulful raggae like "Dancin' In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In Its Spotlight)," the breathtaking Rocker "Do Anything You Want To," the blistering Rocker "Waiting For An Alibi," the groundbreaking Rocker "Chinatown" and the remixed Lynott Rocker that kicks a*s "Dedication." Lynott's blistering lead vocals is the ultimate Rock voice which bares so much pain and emotion that he gives the music additional power and meaning. All of the guitarists contribute perfectly on this album and you can actually feel the differences and styles that each guitarist brought to the band.

Overall, "DEDICATION" is one hell of a compilation album that is worth seeking and checking out especially for the new and curious fans.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary compilation album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary compilation album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER.

In closing, it is just to bad that THIN LIZZY retired from the Rock n' Roll world so soon while still in their prime, I truly believe that THIN LIZZY still had so much to give to Rock n' Roll. When Phil Lynott died in 1986, all hopes of reuniting THIN LIZZY and creating more Rock n' Roll for the world to hear were dashed and crushed forever. I truly believe with all my heart that had Lynott lived, THIN LIZZY would still be rocking today better than ever. Perhaps, in a way, the album "DEDICATION" is Mercury Records' way of saying that THIN LIZZY is still alive and kicking and their legend and legacy still lives on. So here's to you late great Phil, Brian, Eric, Scott, Brian R., Gary and Snowy. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N ROLL HISTORY," am I wrong? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. THIN LIZZY FOREVER. R.I.P PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT, Born 20 August 1949, Died 4 January 1986 at age 36. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

Gift.......2007-01-04

I bought this CD as a gift and the pesron I gave it to loved it!

All the Thin Lizzy you'll ever need .......2006-10-19

I'm not sure why all the talk about Deep Purple vs. Thin Lizzy; and who is more "contemporary." I'm also the proud owner of "The Very Best Of" from both bands and each is enjoyable. But I'd have to side with the Purple camp on this one. I don't think "contemporary" is actually much of a compliment, especially these days.

In addition, with Deep Purple (and their long history), you'll need a lot more than just a "Very Best Of" collection. I didn't quite find that the case with Thin Lizzy. Still, it all comes down to a matter of taste.

Rock on!

A good Thin Lizzy compilation... though far from complete.......2006-10-13

THE BAND: The two constants on this compilation are Phil Lynott (lead vocals & bass) and Brian Downey (drums & percussion). Guitarists over the years included Eric Bell (guitar), Scott Gorham (guitar), Brian Robertson (guitar), Gary Moore (guitar), and Snowy White (guitar). Thin Lizzy was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. Lynott died of a drug overdose at 36 years of age on 1/4/86.

THE DISC: (1991) 18 tracks clocking in at approximately 77 minutes. Included with the disc is a 6-page booklet containing song times/credits (no lyrics), song titles and year released, band photos and listing of members, and a 1-page intro from Neil Jeffries (Kerrang! magazine). 17 of the 18 songs are from the years 1973-1980. The last song was released posthumously for this disc (track 18 - "Dedication"). All songs written by Thin Lizzy members (mainly Lynott) with the exception of "Rosalie" (by Bob Seger). Label - Mercury.

ALBUM REPRESENTATION: Vagabonds Of The Western World (2 songs), Nightlife (3), Fighting (3), Jailbreak (3), Johnny The Fox (1), Bad Reputation (2), Black Rose (2), Chinatown (1), unreleased (1).

COMMENTS: "Dedication" is a very good mix of Thin Lizzy songs. In hindsight though, I think it's geared more toward the casual fan. It's not as 'definitive' as it could have been (omitting several Lynott era albums) and 2 discs were probably necessary. THE GOOD: Phil Lynott was a great song writer... full of passionate lyrics and vocals. Lynott was also an underrated bassist. Thin Lizzy was first and foremost a great guitar band - rhythm and solos were highlights on every album. For the most part - all the hits are here (standards include "The Boys Are Back In Town", "Whiskey In A Jar", "Jailbreak", "Cowboy Song", "Bad Reputation", "Dancin' In The Moonlight", "The Rocker", etc), as well as several deservng deep album tracks ("Showdown", "Wild One", "Don't Believe A Word", "Chinatown", "Waiting For An Alibi", etc). The unreleased "Dedication" is a great rocker of a tune - the disc is worthy of the purchase to long time fans on the stength of this one song alone. THE NOT SO GOOD: Several albums had no representation. No songs from their 1971 self titled debut, no songs from "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage" (1972), "Renegade" (1981), "Thunder And Lightning" (1983), or any other post-Lynott albums featuring guitar wizard John Sykes (Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Tygers Of Pan Tang). No live tracks (even one song from "Live & Dangerous" would have been a bonus). Again, I strongly feel a 2nd disc was needed. There are no filler tunes here - all the songs from each of the albums represented here are spot on. "Dedication" is a good Thin Lizzy compilation, though far from complete (4+ stars).

Average customer rating: Brought Back Memories On time and in great shape. A very decent intro for the price Worst Irish CD EVER Not the Same CD as Advertised

The Best of Irish Pub Songs: 20 Great Favorites Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Irish Drinking Songs The Best Of The Irish Rovers [Remaster] Irish Songs of Rebellion/Irish Drinking Songs Upon A Shamrock Shore: Songs of Ireland and the Irish Whiskey in the Jar: Essential Irish Drinking Songs & Sing Alongs ASIN: B000000K5X Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. Wiskey In the Jar
2. The Wild Rover
3. Rocky Road To Dublin
4. Bold O'Donaghue
5. Finnegan's Wake
6. Molly Malone
7. Mountain Dew
8. Spanish Lady
9. Cod-Liver Oil/Coolies
10. Lannigan's Ball
11. Muirsheen Durkin
12. Gypsy Rover
13. Crooked Jack
14. I'll Tell My Ma
15. I'm Rover
16. Black Velvet Band
17. Poor Paddy Works On The Railways
18. Seven Drunken Nights
19. Sarce O'Tatties
20. Ramblin' Irishman

Customer Reviews:

Brought Back Memories.......2007-07-13

Lots of great songs, including a few I'd all but forgotten, and a couple good ones I don't think I ever heard before.

On time and in great shape........2007-04-16

My order was on time and in great shape.

A very decent intro for the price.......2005-03-15

First: The correct samples for "All the Best Irish Drinking Songs" (which has a jacket photo of a man & woman drinking in a dim pub) are found under the listing for "The Best of Irish Pub Songs: 20 Great Favorites", which has a jacket illustration of a drawing of a pink pub front called "Dan's Pub"; seems there's some information confusion between the two listings. Where the samples are for the "pink pub" recording are I have no idea.)

I first bought "All the Best Irish Drinking Songs" in cassette years ago to simply learn some pub songs before an Irish vacation. I wasn't looking for classic renditions or sublime technical achievement, just something to teach me the tunes.

For the price, I was very pleasantly surprised. The songs are great, and this assortment is hard to find in one recording. Whether the "pub atmosphere" in the background is contrived or authentic was irrelevant to me; I did feel that it enhanced the listening experience, however, so I think it's a nice touch. If inauthenticity in that kind of thing gets your cockles up, then look to the Clancy Brothers or any other Irish folk legends for "live" concert recordings, or Matt Molloy for an honest-to-gosh pub recording, but you won't find these tunes in one product for any price anywhere else. The only downsides I found with this economic recording were no lyric sheet, and tempos that might vary from "studio" versions of the same songs, but all in all, it's a very enjoyable little tape for a small investment.

Worst Irish CD EVER.......2004-12-14

This is the worst drinking song CD I have ever bought. For the record this is not the Jolly Beggermen in any way. Don't by this if you have a choice. The preformer kills the songs. I agree with the person who says that an Irish Drinking song recording should be done in an Irish Bar or Pub, recorded live.

Not the Same CD as Advertised.......2004-12-08

I bought this cd thinking it was recorded live(as some other reviewers stated) but it wasn't it. I was extremly dissapointed and returned it to Amazon. I would like to know the cd that everyoneis talking about...soiunds like it would be fun to listen to.

Average customer rating: This CD will grow on you! Beautiful Sound Great Music The Men In Suits Strike Again... The best?

Rogha: The Best of Clannad Clannad Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Clannad: Greatest Hits The Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime Two Horizons Misty Eyed Adventures Legend ASIN: B000002X0N Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

1. Newgrange
2. Second Nature
3. Closer To Your Heart
4. Seachran Charn Tsiail
5. Ancient Forest
6. Now Is Here
7. Something To Believe In
8. In Search Of A Heart
9. Buachaill On Eirne
10. Northern Sky Line
11. Together We
12. Ta 'Me Mo Shui
13. Blackstairs
14. Indoor
15. Thios Fa'n Chosta
16. In A Lifetime
17. Theme From Harry's Game
18. The Fairy Queen
19. Journey's End

Amazon.com

People may argue whether or not this 19-track, 65-minute compilation qualifies as the best of Clannad, but few would argue that it showcases the Irish group's striking diversity. No question it includes some of Clannad's best-known selections, including pop-single cameos by Bruce Hornsby ("Something to Believe In") and Bono of U2 ("In a Lifetime"), plus its career-propelling "Theme From Harry's Game." It also touches on the group's beat-heavy forays into pop-rock ("In Search of a Heart," the jam-filled "Second Nature," the Fleetwood Mac-like "Northern Skyline.") The disc's most attractive feature, however, is its sampling of Clannad's varied approach to Celtic styles, performed at times with an ethereal, traditional delicacy ("Newgrange," "Ta Me Mo Shui," the Enya-like "Now Is Here"), and at other times with beguiling hints of contemporary influences (such as the faint country strains floating through "Buachaill on Eirne"). An interesting listen. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

This CD will grow on you!.......2007-03-19

Clannad has been one of the great talents of Irish music. However, if you have landed here because you love the sound of Enya, be forewarned: this particular Clannad collection does not compare very well in sound and style to say, Shepherd Moons. It's more contemporary, more beat driven, slightly 70's-ish sounding at times, without much in the way of those haunting melodies and vocals that Enya (or Loreena McKinnet) are known for (the exception being "Harry's Game"). But all in all, this is a great collection that any lover of Irish music should have. 3 or 4 of the songs are worth the entire CD.

Beautiful Sound.......2007-03-15

I have been haunted by the music from "Patriot Game" for years and have found it here. These are the authors of Harry's Game (Theme of Patriot Game) as well as the vocals on last of the Mohicans.

Beautiful haunting sounds-and I don't understand Gaelic.

The Celtic Women are a knock off of this group.

Great Music.......2005-09-26

I originally got to listen to this cd from a borrowed copy from the local library. I was never a hugh fan or Irish music until now. It is a wonderful collection and now I want more. Definately worth the money!

The Men In Suits Strike Again..........2004-04-07

Wow, there must be more Clannad compilations than actual albums by now...

I was a big Clannad fan at the end of the 80's, and picked this up for old time's sake. I was already familiar with all the songs here, which I have on cassette.

It contains many of my favourites, but I have nevertheless a few gripes with this release. I feel that it gives a slightly skewed picture, being somewhat narrow in scope with regards to the selection of tracks. Only four albums are represented here, from Clannad's substantial discography, with the emphasis being upon two (which happen to be my personsal favourites), Magical Ring and Macalla. This is a 19-song compilation, but those two albums provide 13 of the songs, which seems a little over the top. Indeed, 60% of Magical Ring, and 70% of Macalla is to be found here, which must surely lessen the incentive in new fans to buy the actual albums, which would be a shame.

The compilers could at least have chosen a track or two from Fuaim, Atlantic Realm, and Anam, without straying far from the concept of showcasing this particular stage in Clannad's history. It would also give more of a notion of where they came from, and in which direction they headed after their decidedly dodgy album, Sirius.

I sometimes find it a better listening experience to re-programme the tracks in chronological order - it makes more sense that way. It seems silly to place Second Nature second, just because of it's name, and rather crude to follow the delicate beauty of Theme From Harry's Game, and The Fairy Queen, with the jolt into joviality that is Journey's End.

So, all in all, I would say that it isn't the best place to start, but of course the content is for the most part great stuff. There are superior Clannad compilations out there, certainly, and their classic albums, Magical Ring, and Macalla, shouldn't be missed.

The best?.......2004-02-23

Let me begin by saying that there are some great tunes here: "Seachran Charn Tsiail," "In Search of a Heart," "Buachaill on Eirne" and "In a Lifetime" (featuring U2's Bono) among them. In fact, a great deal of their stellar earlier work is represented here...and that's the problem. ONLY their earlier work is represented here. Later music, such as the beautiful "I Will Find You" and "Na Laethe Bhi" are nowhere to be found.

It's a good collection...but the best? I think not.

Average customer rating: buy this. then buy their whole catalogue. A masterpiece 'Best Of' Compilation Leave Me Breathless Just What You Would Expect It To Be.....Great! should have waited for borrowed heaven.

Best of the Corrs The Corrs Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Borrowed Heaven Forgiven, Not Forgotten VH1 Presents the Corrs Live in Dublin In Blue Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection ASIN: B00005Q3KC Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Would You Be Happier? [#]
2. So Young [K-Klass Remix]
3. Runaway
4. Breathless
5. Radio [Unplugged Version]
6. What Can I Do [Tin Tin Out Remix]
7. Right Time
8. I Never Loved You Anyway
9. Irresistable
10. Forgiven Not Forgotten
11. Lough Erin Shore [Unplugged Version]
12. Only When I Sleep
13. Love to Love You
14. All the Love in the World [Remix]
15. Everybody Hurts [Unplugged Version]
16. Give Me a Reason
17. Dreams
18. Make You Mine [#]

Album Description

Exclusive import 18 track collection of the Irish group's Best Of collection features 2 brand new tracks, unreleased remixes & all their international hit singles. Tracks, 'Would You Be Happier' (previously unreleased), 'So Young (K-Klass Remix)', 'Runaway', 'Breathless', 'Radio (Unplugged)', 'What Can I Do (Tin Tin Out Remix)', 'The Right Time', 'I Never Loved You Anyway', 'Irresistible', 'Forgiven Not Forgotten', 'Lough Erin Shore (Unplugged)', 'Only When I Sleep', 'Love To Love You', 'All The Love In The World (Mutt Lange Remix)', 'Everybody Hurts (Unplugged)', 'Give Me A Reason', 'Dreams' & 'Make You Mine' (previously unreleased). 2001.

Album Details

They have Sold Over 23 Million Albums Worldwide and Here is the Best of their First Four Albumsplus Two New Tracks to Help Things Along. Includes the Appropos Remixes of "so Young" and "What Can I Do" in Lieuof their LP Version Counterparts. Also Included in their Unplugged Version of REM'S "Everybody Hurts".

Customer Reviews:

buy this. then buy their whole catalogue........2006-11-07

then, put together this home-made "best of" CD: Closer, Runaway, Borrowed Heaven, Somebody for Someone, No Frontiers, Love to Love You, Hopelessly Addicted, At Your Side, What Can I Do, Dimming Of the Day, Even If. And ALL the instrumentals.

A masterpiece 'Best Of' Compilation .......2005-07-04

The Corrs do nothing more or less than simply amaze me with their pure ability to capture the listener's soul and hold it in a tight rapture. I brought this CD at a second hand music dealer and it's a Australian release with 19 tracks and the bonus tracks of 'Lifting Me' and the previously unreleased 'Make You Mine'. The classic hit songs are mixed with the unreleased songs and also mixed in with this wonderful CD are several remix songs like 'All The Love in The World' and 'What Can I Do' which are two remixes that are on par with their original counter-pieces.

This CD has helped me in a time where I have had several family problems and Andrea Corr's voice has given me hope and the belief in being strong and carrying on. This Album is for everyone new Corrs fan's or old fans of The Corrs. Even if you are looking for good pop music with Gallic flavour this is the CD for you. This band is a masterpiece.

Leave Me Breathless.......2005-02-22

The Corrs' is one of the greates pop bands. It includes three women and a man. The vocalist is a woman. They use a guitar, a drums, and what makes them special...a violin. This is a great collection for all those who want their best. I think it was a little bit early to make a collection. I think it should have been made after the next album "Borrowed Heaven" or later. They have many hits but there's some tracks in the collection that could have been left off, for example the instrumental "Lough Erin Shore" (unplugged), "Dreams", and "Forgiven, Not Forgotten". They are great tracks but not perfect for this collection. There's however surprsing many great tracks: "So Young", "Runaway", "Radio" (unplugged), "Irresistible", "Breathless", "Everybody Hurts" (unplugged), "Only When I Sleep", "I Never Loved You Anyway" etc. The new track "Would You Happier" is a great one...a true hit song! "Make You Mine" is just another basic track that isn't one of the best ones. A great collection however but a little bit too early.
Stars: Breathless, Radio, What Can I Do, Irresistible, So Young

Just What You Would Expect It To Be.....Great!.......2004-09-19

I don't see how people can review a "best of" album and totally trash it. These songs are exactly what made the Corrs famous. I am from the US, and unfortunately we don't get enough musicians like the Corrs around here to show everyone what good music is. That said, onto the album. I happen to own this cd with a "bonus" bonus track after "Make You Mine", called "Lifting Me" - and I have to say that this is an excellent compilation of the Corrs' work. I gave it 4 stars, however, because a few of my favourite tracks (the instrumentals "Toss the Feathers" and "Paddy McCarthy") did not make it on here. Oh well! I keep it in my cd player all the time and would recommend it to anyone, but mostly to people who have not had the pleasure of listening to the Corrs' earlier works. Some standout tracks include "Would You Be Happier?" (I love this song on the "VH1 Presents the Corrs Live in Dublin" disc), "Forgiven Not Forgotten", and "Only When I Sleep". All in all, a great cd!

should have waited for borrowed heaven........2004-09-12

This album is really a must have but it could have been better if they had waited for borrowed heaven to be realeased and include its hits into the 'Best Of'. But still a must have for any Corrs fan!!

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