Nana

1. Unite

2. Moondance

3. To Me

4. In My Life

5. Power of Love

6. Forgive and Forget

7. Morning Angel

8. Little Girl Blue

9. Nights in White Satin

10. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

Nana,Nana Mouskouri,Polygram Records,Easy Listening,Latin Music,Pop,Pop Vocals,Vocal Pop

Average customer rating: At Her Very Best at her very best At Her Very Best Excellent and versatile selection Nana Mouskouri at Her Very Best

At Her Very Best Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Only Love: The Best of Nana Ode To Joy Christmas Album Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies Roses & Sunshine ASIN: B000059H1U Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Only Love
2. The White Rose Of Athens
3. Try To Remember
4. Over And Over
5. Fields Of Love
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water
7. Habanera
8. Quand On S'aime
9. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
10. En Aranjuez Con Mi Amor
11. Oh Happy Day
12. Scarborough Fair
13. Amazing Grace
14. Only Time Will Tell
15. Plaisir D'amour
16. Ta Pedia Tou Pirea (Never On Sunday)
17. Recuerdos De La Alhambra
18. Morning Has Broken
19. Song For Liberty
20. The Humming Chorus
21. Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

At Her Very Best.......2007-01-15

Her voice did not appear to be as strong as in her "Canciones" CD. Also it lacked Mouskouri's vacal creativity. I did like the bouncy "Oh Happy Day" and others but there was something in several songs that her voice did not appear to be strong at all.

at her very best.......2007-01-10

really enjoyed the music.will buy another one of nan mouskouris cds at a later date.highly recommend it.

At Her Very Best.......2006-04-21

A tour de force of Mouskouri's best music, showcasing her pure voice.

Excellent and versatile selection.......2005-12-03

I initially bought this CD primarily to hear Nana Mouskouri's version of the classical "Ave Maria." Although my favorite version remains the one sung by Mario Lanza, I found Mouskouri's version quite pleasant and entirely listenable. Other excellent classical selections include Habanera (Bizet), The Humming Chorus (Puccini), Song For Liberty (Verdi), and En Aranjuez Con Mi Amor (Rodrigo).

All of the selections, classical and pop, are thoroughly pleasant and very clear. Both Mouskouri's voice and the instrumental accompaniment are beautiful. One thing that stands out on this CD is her versatility. Whether it's something as traditional and classical as "Ave Maria" or something as hip as the sixties rock gospel song "Oh Happy Day," Nana Mouskouri knows how to make it hers. She sings "Oh Happy Day" with convincing energy and enthusiasm. As for "Quand on s'aime" her duet with the French jazz composer, Michel Legrand, it's an enthusiastically sung jazzy number that really swings and is wonderfully done. Her versions of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Trouble Water" and "Scarborough Fair Canticle" are also first rate. No weak selections here. Only beautiful songs that are very well done. Warmly recommended.

Nana Mouskouri at Her Very Best.......2005-10-17

The versatility of Nana's voice, arguably the sweetest on the planet, is captured in this CD. One can only want to hear more!

Average customer rating: Where has this lady been? This CD jumped to 1 of my favorite 5 Nana Mouskouri IS the best Great buy for your mother music "NANA CHANGES EVERYTHING"

Only Love: The Best of Nana Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: At Her Very Best Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies Roses & Sunshine The Magic of Nana Mouskouri Ode To Joy ASIN: B000001DT7 Release Date: 1991-09-03

Tracks:

1. LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING
2. YOUR LOVE, MY LOVE
3. THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE
4. TIME AFTER TIME
5. LOVE ME TENDER
6. WHY WORRY
7. THE POWER OF LOVE
8. EVEN NOW
9. AND I LOVE YOU SO
10. BOTH SIDES NOW
11. EVERY TIME WE SAY GODBY
12. ONLY LOVE
13. IF YOU LOVE ME
14. I HAVE A DREAM

Customer Reviews:

Where has this lady been?.......2007-03-13

I heard Nana the first time on televison on the radio programs. She made me stop what I was doing to listen. When I saw who she was, I went right to Amazon and looked her up. There was a big selection of CD's of her, so I ordered a couple. I love her very beautiful and unique sound. She is great! This is my favorite CD of her. The song selection is beautiful.

This CD jumped to 1 of my favorite 5.......2004-04-12

Like the reviewer from Waco,TX,I too discovered Nana on radio.The song was "Even Now".I quickly ordered this CD from Amazon and found all the songs pleasing to my ear.However,"Even Now" is worth the price of the disc.The radio sound was good but when I played the songs through a 5 speaker system,WOW!! I don't think you will regret owning this CD.

Nana Mouskouri IS the best.......2003-10-29

I first became a fan of Nana Mouskouri's singing almost 30 years ago. She does all her songs perfectly, but my favorites are Loving Arms and Even Now, which by the way was NOT written by Barry Manilow - her website shows that someone named Sakel wrote that song. (Barry wrote a song with the same title, but not the song Nana recorded.) If you haven't heard her CD's, start with this one - you'll want to buy all the others.

Great buy for your mother music.......2003-07-07

Trust me, my mother loves it;-)

"NANA CHANGES EVERYTHING".......2003-05-29

I have loved listening to Nana Mouskouri ever since I first heard her perform on the old "Tonight Show With Johnny Carson" some years ago. (Johnny Carson introduced me to so many great music artists via his television show.)
The title of the album, "The Very Best Of Nana Mouskouri- Only Love" is not inappropriate nor misguiding. However with the extraordinary number of tracks and performances Ms Mouskouri has recorded as a treasure of her musical talent, it is by no means an exhaustive anthology of "her best". So much of what she sings is "her best"!
"Why Worry" certainly ranks high-up on my list of favorite tracks on this collection. There is no comparison to the excellent delivery she brings to "Even Now"!
"Every Time We Say Goodbye" leaves you never wanting to say goodbye to Nana nor to listening to her "melancholy" musical evocation of how love just tugs and pulls and even tears at our hearts. To hear her vocal accompanied by a true Greek Bouzouki makes the Abba song "I Have A Dream" sound exactly the way you had always imagined and "heard" it to be in your mind. It's a truly "magical" sound.
The title of the first track on this album, "Love Changed Everything" gives us a good description of the musical experience that listening to Nana Mouskouri provides: Nana changes everything . . . and for the better!

Average customer rating:

The Best of Nana Mouskouri 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | 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 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 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: Only Love: The Best of Nana Ode To Joy At Her Very Best Passport Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies ASIN: B000EMGALC Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Plaisir D Amour
2. Fields Of Love
3. The White Rose Of Athens
4. The Queen Of Hearts
5. Turn On The Sun
6. Come And Sing
7. I Have A Dream (Toi Qui Moi Ressembles)
8. Bridge Over Troubled Water
9. Love Me Tender
10. And I Love You So
11. Try To Remember
12. Day Is Done (Mon Enfant)
13. Amazing Grace
14. Song For Liberty
15. Ta Pedia Tou Pirea

Average customer rating: Really is roses and sunshine Darn she's good. beautiful memories Magic Even Now

Roses & Sunshine Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Only Love: The Best of Nana The Magic of Nana Mouskouri At Her Very Best Passport Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies ASIN: B0000072EF Release Date: 1992-12-08

Tracks:

1. Roses Love Sunshine
2. There's A Time
3. Down By The Greenwood Side
4. Tomorrow Is A Long Time
5. Sweet Surrender
6. Nickels And Dimes
7. All Over The World
8. Love Is A Rose
9. Even Now
10. I Never Will Marry
11. Autumn Leaves

Customer Reviews:

Really is roses and sunshine.......2007-06-06

The voice of Nana is so spellbinding on this album that one could listen to it time after time. Good mix of songs-something for everyone

Darn she's good........2007-03-25

The quality, quantity, and biographical information are terrific. This CD is worth every penny. In my opinion, Ms. Mouskouri makes Streisand or Dion sound like crows. She has a pure clear voice, and is as smooth as the finest silk.

beautiful memories.......2005-12-07

This album came out on vinyl 20 to 30 years ago, I don't remember how I first heard it, but I had to have it,I found it on cd just recently, but let me tell you this is a hard cd to find, I got it for my daughter because she had remembered it when she was very young as I danced with her to it.She had been looking for it for a number of years.It still sounds just as beautiful as it always did.An excellant buy, get yours if you can find it!

Magic.......2004-02-20

Even Now is one of my all time favorite tracks. Touching, captivating the track by itself is worth the price but there are more wonderful suprises. A must have for Nana fans everywhere! I highly recomend.

Even Now.......2002-04-26

I heard Nana's Even Now over an easy listening radio fm station some years ago and was immediately enchanted with her voice.. I called the local station and got the title and the name of the artist from the DJ playing the music at the time.. Since then - I had forgotten the name of the tune until I ran into it on this album.. I have purchased the album based upon the strength on this one tune alone.. I'm sure I shall find other surprising tunes also on this CD...

Average customer rating: passport Excellent introduction to the music of Nana Nana's voice is so soothing! Simply gorgeous album Excellent collection of her early songs.

Passport Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Only Love: The Best of Nana Ode To Joy Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies At Her Very Best Roses & Sunshine ASIN: B000001FL0 Release Date: 1987-03-23

Tracks:

1. The White Rose Of Athens
2. I Have A Dream
3. Day Is Done
4. Never On Sunday
5. My Friend The Sea
6. Plaisir D'Amour
7. The Loving Song
8. Try To Remember
9. Turn On The Sun
10. Odos Oniron
11. Milisse Mou
12. Enas Mythos
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water
14. And I Love You So
15. If You Love Me
16. Seasons In The Sun
17. The Last Rose Of Summer
18. Over And Over
19. Four And Twenty Hours
20. Cu-Cu-Rru-Cu-Cu Paloma
21. Amazing Grace

Customer Reviews:

passport.......2005-12-29

It is hard to fault this cd,what with Nana's beautiful voice singing at her best,as usual, but I don't know the Greek language, and several songs on here are all in a foreign language,which is fine if you understand the language.This is the only reason I downrate it to 4 stars from 5.

Excellent introduction to the music of Nana.......2003-09-20

This CD is a re-issue of a compilation that first appeared on vinyl in the mid seventies. Nana has recorded many fine songs since then but this collection still provides a great start to a collection of Nana's music.

The set opens with White rose of Athens. At the time this was her signature song and may still be so though I can't be sure of that. It is certainly appropriate for Nana, the most successful popular recording artist Greece has ever produced.

Several covers of famous songs are included, but that's fine because they always sound special when Nana sings them. They include Seasons in the sun, Bridge over troubled waters, Day is done, Try to remember, And I love you so and Amazing grace. Note that I have a dream is not the Abba song of that title (though Nana has also recorded that, just to confuse everybody) and My friend the sea is not the song that provided Petula Clark with a huge British hit in the early sixties. Nana sings Never on a Sunday in French, the language in which it was originally written. Other great songs here include The loving song, Turn on the sun and The last rose of summer.

While this can no longer be regarded as the definitive Nana collection, it was just that in the seventies and still makes for great listening.

Nana's voice is so soothing!.......2003-08-17

I first "discovered" Nana while listening to XM Satellite Radio, tuned to the "Easy Listening" channel. They play Nana's work several times a day and I found that whenever she was singing, I would stop what I was doing to check the display screen to see who it was. This album contains many of her standards including Cu-cu-ru-cu (English version), which is just beautiful!! If you like easy listening, female voice music, then this is a CD to purchase.

Simply gorgeous album.......2000-06-24

I love this album, I would recommend it, every Nana Mouskouri fan will enjoy this album. I would especially recommend this album to those who would lay back and let the music take them away,the sweet, simple songs with a touch of the seventies sounds will soothe your mind and soul. ps-centaur75@mailcity.com

Excellent collection of her early songs........1999-08-29

Very nice collection of her 60-70's songs compiled on 1 CD.The studio version of Odod oniron & the live version of Millisse mou.Day is done & Seasons in the sun are also enjoyable. But I'd recommend to get her original Lps.

Average customer rating: An Alchemy of Antiquity easily the most formidable instrumentalists in early music Ladino-Ensemble Accentus Love that fiddle! Can't top this one!

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Tracks:

1. Avrix Mi Galanica
2. La Serena
3. Sa'd
4. Partos Trocados
5. Yo M'enamori D'un Aire - Las Estrellas De Los Cielos
6. Si Verias
7. A La Nana
8. Omorfoula
9. El Rey Que Muncho Madruga
10. Pro D'hermozura
11. Esta Monta'enfrente
12. Kavaldulka
13. Por La Tu Puerta Yo Pas
14. Hija Mia Mi Querida
15. Nani, Nani
16. Ya Viene El Cativo
17. Rahelica Baila

Customer Reviews:

An Alchemy of Antiquity.......2005-10-11

The Sephardim were the Jews of Spain. They picked up many musical elements on their journey there. The sum is very much an alchemy of antiquity. It's got Greek modes, North African percussion, Turkish/Arabic melodies and a bit of Western European refinement. The original Jewish component is the lyrical text which was first sung by women around the house. After being steeped in the culture of Andalusian Spain for a few centuries it allowed more and more instrumental phrases. And since this was secular music, it was acknowledged and enjoyed by everyone at this place in time -- Muslims, Jews and Christians. The ensemble who performed these pieces did a great job, utilizing completely acoustic and culuturally-respective instruments. You can't beat the price either!

easily the most formidable instrumentalists in early music.......2001-08-07

Note, however, that Sephardic music is NOT verifiably medieval, having been recorded only in the 20th century. Also note that Sephardic songs are/were rarely accompanied by instruments (all the arrangements here are instrument-heavy). Nonetheless, the fact remains that Michael Posch, Marco Ambrosini, Riccardo Delfino, and Thomas Wimmer are among the very few truly brilliant early music players at large. Their names may never be trumpeted by early music critics, but that's because said critics tend to be desiccated scholars instead of impassioned musicians (rather like most of the performers they critique). This CD features lots of compelling improvisations and extended solos -- including one, "kavaldulka", that's just from another world. Purists be damned: the musicianship is too good to be missed! btw, the ensemble is also known as Unicorn and Oni Wytars.

Ladino-Ensemble Accentus.......2000-05-19

Of all the Ladino/Sephardic music I have come across, this is one of the most lovingly crafted compilations. The ensemble treats every song with respect and care, and plays them with great spirit. The songs chosen were also organized in a way that helps to reflect the beauty of the music. Absolutely enchanting!

Love that fiddle!.......2000-05-10

I agree with the other reviews here; this is an excellent CD, especially given the bargain price. I love the fiddling on this disc in particular - it's a must-listen for any fiddlers looking to expand their horizons. Great rhythm throughout, too, and the recording quality is fantastic; the music really comes alive in stereo. Highly recommended.

Can't top this one!.......1999-12-19

The above review hits the nail on the head. What I especially enjoy are the inventive and highly rhythmic arranagements that bring out the full variety, verve, spirit and beauty of this special music.

With the bargain price this is a good way to exoplore this genre of music.

Average customer rating: Absolute perfection Fantastic A "Best of" collection worth the title The just don't make them like they used to...

Ode To Joy Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: At Her Very Best Only Love: The Best of Nana Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies Passport Christmas Album ASIN: B00006L82C Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Come and Sing
2. Casta Diva
3. Con te partiro
4. She Moved Through The Fair
5. Gloria eternal
6. Blow the Wind Southerly
7. L'Amour gipsy
8. The Summer Knows
9. Only Time Will Tell
10. En Aranjuez con mi amor
11. Love Changes Everything
12. Panis Angelicus
13. Lullaby (Suo Gan)
14. Romance
15. The Windmills of Your Mind
16. Song for Liberty
17. Adagio
18. Clair de Lune
19. And I Love You So
20. Ave Maria

Amazon.com

With a rich, international career spanning four decades, Greek soprano Nana Mouskouri has tackled everything from jazz to German Christmas music and French pop. But it's also a body of work with an intriguing "What if?" factor: She was forced out of her classical studies at the Athens Conservatory after she was discovered dabbling in jazz on the side. This two-decade spanning collection largely returns the Greek legend to her classical roots, staking a compelling, de facto claim to being one of the world's pioneering crossover artists in the bargain. With the technical chops to soar triumphantly through Bellini's rigorous "Casta Diva," yet possessed of an earthy emotionalism that carries traditional English folk fare like "She Moved Through the Fair" and "Blow the Wind Southerly" into the realm of the transcendent, Mouskouri's sheer range here is remarkable. Her rewarding forays into the pop and Broadway realm here (LeGrand's "Windmills of Your Mind" and theme from Summer of '42, Lloyd Webber's Love Changes Everything) only underscore her longstanding European crossover appeal. Indeed, it's hard to imagine another artist tackling everything from Bach to Don McLean, Italian opera to Beethoven, with such convincing command. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Absolute perfection.......2007-05-12

The most glorious collection of sound and emotion I have ever heard. The selections are classic in the finest sense and the renditions are purely angelic.

Fantastic .......2005-07-03

This summer my husband and I were dining in a small restaurant in Queretaro, Mexico and heard this CD being played. Ms. Mouskouri's voice was so clear and beautiful that I left thinking that I just had to get a copy of this CD. I especially like the selection, En Aranjuez con mi amor. We have this piece as an instrumental, but her voice and the lyrics just set it alive.
If you are considering buying this CD for yourself, don't deprive yourself another day! You won't be disappointed.

A "Best of" collection worth the title.......2003-08-26

This is Nana Mouskouri at her classical best. As a collector of her work for years (with over 100 different CD and Albums by this artist), I found this collection to be one of the best. I have her 2 earlier classical albums, but enjoy this grouping best. Here you have winning track after winning track (only a couple misses out of 20 tracks). Keep in mind this is classical Nana, not Folk singing Nana or Pop Standard Nana, or even Showtune Nana.

A great romantic mood album, a joy softly in the background, or demanding great attention at full volume - all her skill and talent is on full display on this disc. Enjoy!

The just don't make them like they used to..........2003-08-13

Highly regarded as one of the most successful singers. She is a versatile performer who has had hits in many countries, and performed in various languages. This collection here presents some great recordings from a lady who's been in the music industry for over 40 years.

Average customer rating: A regular listener's impression VIOLIN Everything remembered and wanted on strings Absolutely Wonderful

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Tracks:

1. Meditation - Philharmonia Orchestra
2. Vocalise
3. Violin Concerto No.5 In A, K.219 II: Adagio
4. Nana
5. The Lark Ascending - Philharmonia Orchestra
6. En Bateau
7. Aka-Tonbo
8. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op.64 II. Andante
9. Double Concerto In D Minor, BWV 1043 II: Largo ma non tanto
10. Sicilienne
11. Salut d'amour, Op.12
12. Praise To The Immortality Of Jesus

Customer Reviews:

A regular listener's impression.......2006-03-24

I am not an expert in classical music, but have always loved the string instruments. I bought this CD for relaxation (as the title implies) and to help me focus on writing a thesis. I was torn between this CD and the Cello for Relaxation. I am pleased with my choice. My favorites are track #2 and #10 (listen to the samples through Amazon) - I usually play these two on repeat. My least favorite is track #7 because it sounds like a piano dominated movie soundtrack.
Although I wish I could have exchanged some of the tracks for others, I think this CD was worth the money and is a nice mix for those of us who don't know specific composers by name or who want a good sampling.

VIOLIN.......2005-09-10

The selection of music was a good mix and pleasant in listening to them.

The choice of orchestras and conductors are also very well selected offering very good variety in the similar music mood.

My two long time favourites "Meditation" and "Salut d'amour" were very well played in the right tempo and instrumental arrangement.

The recording quality is good offering both clarity and defination in the recording.

Everything remembered and wanted on strings.......2003-10-16

To me, it is an extraordinary combination demonstarting the old world beauty and timeless artistry of the violin.

It will take you back to everything good remembered, and forward to everything good ahead of us.

Absolutely Wonderful.......2000-06-16

The music on this cd is so beautiful. It is perfect to listen to when you want to relax.

Average customer rating: Gene P. G One of the best The Magic Ok Nana Mouskouri pure magic Commercial compilation that doesn't represent her well.

The Magic of Nana Mouskouri Nana Mouskouri Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Only Love: The Best of Nana Falling in Love Again: Great Songs from the Movies Roses & Sunshine At Her Very Best Passport ASIN: B000001FPG Release Date: 1989-09-12

Tracks:

1. Only Love
2. The White Rose Of Athens
3. Never On Sunday
4. Yesterday
5. Amazing Grace
6. Try To Remember
7. The Power Of Love
8. Bridge Over Troubled Water
9. Only Time Will Tell
10. Morning Has Broken
11. And I Love You So
12. Ave MarDe Schubert
13. Love Me Tender
14. Nights In White Satin
15. Song For Liberty
16. The Lonely Shepherd

Customer Reviews:

Gene P. G.......2007-01-10

Great listening to Nana singing these songs. I'll be checking out additional CD's from her soon.

One of the best.......2002-11-12

Belive me its one of the best cds Nana Mouskouri has ever made. I love every song that its on it.

I bet you love it to.

The Magic Ok Nana Mouskouri.......2000-01-13

With a clarity of voice seldom heard, she extracts the utmost from these selections...Her voice is strong,yet tender & loving..Range and timbre extra-ordinary...Great listening at home or on a sailing trip where I first heard the album. Highly recommended ...!

pure magic.......1999-12-01

I first heard Nana while in Saudia Arabia and thought that she was solely a local singer with a magicial voice. I was very pleased to find her again on-line. For a very relaxing and magicial hour I sincerely recommend this alblum. Nana is a very remarkable talent and this collection suits her style very well.

Commercial compilation that doesn't represent her well........1999-08-29

This collection is worth only for Mouskouri's version of Lonely shepherd,but besides that all other songs were used on other better collection (Passport,for instance).If you really want to enjoy from her "Voice of lasting" (As the Guinness encyclopedy for popular music defined her voice) you should get her original albums:Alone,Sings over & over etc..

Average customer rating: Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing. Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so. ONE OF MY FAVOURITES Fans will be delighted!

Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company John Dowland , Manuel de Falla , Charles Gounod , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Enrique Granados , Fini Henriques , Jaime Ovalle , Joaquim Antonio Barroso Neto , Franz Xaver Richter , Anonymous , William Levi Dawson , Robert MacGimsey , Kathleen Battle , and Christopher Parkening Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Battle, Kathleen | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Battle, Kathleen | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Angels' Glory Kathleen Battle · Wynton Marsalis ~ Baroque Duet / Anthony Newman · Orch St. Luke's · Nelson The Best of Kathleen Battle So Many Stars Kathleen Battle Sings Mozart ASIN: B000002RNM Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Music By John Dowland: Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
2. Music By John Dowland: Allemande (Guitar Solo)
3. Music By John Dowland: What If I Never Speed?
4. Music By John Dowland: Galliard (Guitar Solo)
5. Music By John Dowland: Fine Knacks For Ladies
6. Ave Maria
7. Bachianas Brasileiras No.5: Aria
8. Coleccion De Tonadillas: La Maja De Goya
9. Three Brazilian Songs: Boi-Bumba
10. Three Brazilian Songs: Azulao
11. Three Brazilian Songs: Para Ninar
12. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Cancion
13. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Nana
14. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Seguidillia Murciana
15. Six Spirituals: Ain't Got No Time To Die
16. Six Spirituals: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
17. Six Spirituals: Ain't That Good News!
18. Six Spirituals: Sweet Little Jesus Boy
19. Six Spirituals: This Little Light Of Mine
20. Six Spirituals: Ride On King Jesus

Customer Reviews:

Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening.......2007-05-06

Whether you are very familiar with these two artists or have never heard either one, you will delight in this musical collaboration. Only a guitarist of Christopher Parkening's stature could be the ideal accompaniment to the perfection of Kathleen Battle's voice. The music ranges from selections by John Dowland to American spirituals, Bach/Gounod, Villa-Lobos, Granados and some Spanish folk songs. The result is a coherent, soothing and utterly delightful listening experience. You will revisit this album often, and always be glad that you have it. For fans of Kathleen Battle and Christopher Parkening, I think it is a must.

Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing........2006-01-31

We always enjoyed seeing and hearing Battle in concerts, usually on the television and Parkening has been a favorite guitarist. To listen to these two fine artists in concert is a real treat.

Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so........2005-05-25

I can't imagine these songs being performed with any greater technical brilliance than they are by Parkening and Battle on this CD. Both are virtuosos, him in the guitar, her the voice. Their skill is particularly apparent in the Dowland songs, the "Ave Maria", and the Bachianas brasileiras no. 5 (for me, the high point of the recording), which are all in a formal style well suited to the talents of the performers.

I compare the Brazilian songs to the version recorded by Salli Terri with Laurindo Almeida in the late '50's on "Duets with Spanish Guitar", which I have listened to repeatedly since I first heard it in 1959. Battle's phrasing, enunciation, and vocal skill are far superior to Terri's, but Terri brought a level of emotion to her singing that Battle seems to lack. Where Battle's perfection enhances her superb performances of the Dowland and Villa-Lobos pieces, it seems to detract from her performance of the Brazilian folk pieces.

I find this to be true again in the spirituals - vocal perfection and control detracting from the "soul" required to bring out the "spiritual" feeling. Imagine these same pieces sung by Mahalia Jackson or Aretha Franklin and you'll understand my point.

Parkening's performance has the same quality - technical virtuosity, especially noticeable in his lute-like technique in the Dowland solo - but lacking in emotional depth.

The classical selections are highly recommended, the folk pieces a bit disappointing, but overall an enjoyable recording.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.......2004-03-19

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BATTLE ALBUMS, HER SWEET VOICE IS ACCOMPAINED BY THE GUITAR VIRTUOSO CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, TOGETHER CREATE A TENDER, DELIGHTFUL & BEAUTIFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS N- 5 HAS IT`S BEST PERFORMANCE IN THIS CD.

Fans will be delighted!.......2003-08-25

Fans, maybe, but I must say I'm not a huge fan of Kathleen Battle or opera or songs in different languages, either. My mom is, though. And through her I have heard Kathleen's best. And her very best (if you ask me) is one of the tracks ON THIS CD titled "Ain't that good news," even though it should be called "Ain'ta dat good news," since that is how its sung. It is a really good song (ask anybody) with a little surprise high-note at the end. If I were you I would (if not buy this CD right here and now) then go to [a book store] and see if their computers will let you hear "Ain't that good news" because that song is great.

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