Definitive Hits

Amazon.com
In an era when elaborate wordplay and adventurous production were the order of the day, Herb Alpert made an impact barely uttering a word or breaking a mold, other than expanding the commercial parameters for pop instrumentalists. Dashing trumpeter Alpert and his Tijuana Brass scored five top-20 hits between 1962 (when "The Lonely Bull" climbed to No. 11 in the U.S.) and 1968 (when the vocal-driven "This Guy's in Love with You" cracked the top 10), racking up five No. 1 albums over the same period. The group's patented "Ameriachi" sound made up in south-of-the-border sprightliness what it lacked in innovation; the likes of "Spanish Flea" and "Casino Royale" possessed the kind of unshakable hooks that fit perfectly on top-40 radio sandwiched between Nancy Sinatra and the Mamas & the Papas. This 20-track overview serves up 13 selections from the Tijuana Brass's heyday and is rounded up with seven Alpert solo selections, including comeback hits from 1979 ("Rise") and '87 ("Diamonds"). --Steven Stolder

Definitive Hits,Herb Alpert,Interscope Records,Instrumental Pop,Jazz,Jazz-Pop,Pop,Popular Music,Soft Rock

Average customer rating: Great but Still Wanted More TRUELY a song's best friend! John Denver definative all time greatest hits All of John Denver's Greatest Hits John Denver - Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits

John Denver - Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits John Denver Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition The Best of Simon & Garfunkel Rocky Mountain High ASIN: B0002WZT4S Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. Leaving, On A Jet Plane
2. Take Me Home, Country Roads
3. Sunshine On My Shoulders
4. Poems, Prayers And Promises
5. The Eagle And The Hawk
6. Rocky Mountain High
7. Farewell Andromeda (Welcome To My Morning)
8. Annie's Song
9. Back Home Again
10. Sweet Surrender
11. Thank God I'm A Country Boy
12. I'm Sorry
13. Calypso
14. Fly Away
15. Looking For Space
16. Like A Sad Song
17. My Sweet Lady
18. Perhaps Love
19. Shanghai Breezes
20. Wild Montana Skies

Tracks:

1. Leaving, On A Jet Plane (Babe, I Hate To Go)
2. The Weight
3. Annie's Song (Acoustic Mix)
4. Calypso (Acoustic Mix)

Album Description

John Denver has sold over 60 million albums worldwide making him one of the best selling artists of all time. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Denver's first RCA album Rhymes And Reasons and is the 30th anniversary of his recording "Annie's Song." In his amazing career, Denver has sold over 60 million records worldwide and is one of the best selling artists in history with 21 Gold, 14 Platinum and seven Multi- Platinum certified albums. His numerous awards and honors include: the Grammy Hall of Fame Award (1997), induction into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (1996), the People's Choice Award (1977), the Albert Schweitzer Music Award (1993), multiple American Music and Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year), and the Academy of Country Music Award. Universally loved and successful, he wrote and recorded some of the most recognizable and covered songs of our time. BMG Strategic Marketing Group assembles here, the definitive single disc collection of Denver favorites, along with a bonus disc of special and previously unreleased songs that every fan will want to have. Pulled from the original master tapes and remastered to perfection, this is the purest sounding John Denver ever.

Customer Reviews:

Great but Still Wanted More.......2007-06-27

First, I do not like the cover. But beyond that, the CD is great fun to listen to. John Denver had so many hits, that this doesn't cover all of them by any means, but it is a great CD to take you back to a more peaceful time musically. It makes me want to bring out my guitar and play along.

TRUELY a song's best friend!.......2007-05-28

what else can i say? at 36, and i grew up in a strictly religious household, so i missed him growing up, but i got spots going into public places & whatnot. i remember a vacation while young in the WV woods when one of his most popular songs was on the radio & i memorized it the first time i heard it and sung it to myself time and time again, while walking through the woods or horse back riding- just enjoying nature. he has a way of giving you nature and the beauty of it in a song. God gave us such as one as him so we could stop and remember the beauty of all that is around us all the time.

John Denver definative all time greatest hits.......2007-05-26

This must be the best John Denver of all, it has the lot

All of John Denver's Greatest Hits.......2007-05-23

John Denver passed away in October, 1997 while piloting a small airplane. Before that, he left an indelible mark on the pop music industry. By combining harmonic vocals with a recognizable acoustic sound, John's music still remains popular with fans of all ages.

From the autobiographical "Rocky Mountain High" to the melodic and uplifting "Calypso", this collection contains many of John's most famous songs. Other selections include "Annie"; a song John wrote for his wife, "Take me Home, Country Roads", and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy".

I wasn't a big fan of John Denver before I bought this CD, but I really enjoy listening to his music now. This is the perfect disc for the casual fan, because all of his most popular hits are on it; there's no need to buy several other discs to get them.

I give this great collection my highest recommendation. If you're a major fan or just a casual fan, then this is the CD you'll want to own.

John Denver - Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits.......2007-05-06

Most of the all time favorites, brings back lots of good memories

Average customer rating: Excellent service,excellent product Excellent Service! "Rise", "Keep Your Eyes On Me" Best music ever! if you own an elevator A Must Have for the Herb Alpert Fan

Definitive Hits Herb Alpert Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition) Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Greatest Hits The Very Best of Burt Bacharach South Of The Border Going Places ASIN: B00005ABMY Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. The Lonely Bull - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
2. Mexican Shuffle - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
3. Whipped Cream - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
4. Lollipops And Roses - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
5. A Taste Of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
6. Spanish Flea - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
7. Tijuana Taxi - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
8. Zorba The Greek - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
9. What Now My Love - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
10. So What's New? - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
11. The Work Song - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
12. This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
13. Casino Royale - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
14. Route 101 - Herb Alpert
15. Fandango - Herb Alpert
16. Rise - Herb Alpert
17. Rotation - Herb Alpert
18. Diamonds - Herb Alpert
19. Keep Your Eye On Me - Herb Alpert
20. Making Love In The Rain - Herb Alpert

Amazon.com

In an era when elaborate wordplay and adventurous production were the order of the day, Herb Alpert made an impact barely uttering a word or breaking a mold, other than expanding the commercial parameters for pop instrumentalists. Dashing trumpeter Alpert and his Tijuana Brass scored five top-20 hits between 1962 (when "The Lonely Bull" climbed to No. 11 in the U.S.) and 1968 (when the vocal-driven "This Guy's in Love with You" cracked the top 10), racking up five No. 1 albums over the same period. The group's patented "Ameriachi" sound made up in south-of-the-border sprightliness what it lacked in innovation; the likes of "Spanish Flea" and "Casino Royale" possessed the kind of unshakable hooks that fit perfectly on top-40 radio sandwiched between Nancy Sinatra and the Mamas & the Papas. This 20-track overview serves up 13 selections from the Tijuana Brass's heyday and is rounded up with seven Alpert solo selections, including comeback hits from 1979 ("Rise") and '87 ("Diamonds"). --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Excellent service,excellent product.......2007-05-27

I am an avid Herb Alpert fan, the sound was fantastic and the delivery service was much quicker than expected. Thanks !!

Excellent Service!.......2007-05-10

Excellent service and turnaround time! Would definitely deal with this seller again!

"Rise", "Keep Your Eyes On Me".......2007-05-09

Herb Alpert is possibly one of the best at what he does. He simply makes great music that all races and genre can truly enjoy. Rise is sensual, sexy, love making music. It is almost impossible not to dance when you hear "Keep Your Eyes On Me" If you don't have any Herb Alpert, this is the one to get.

Best music ever! if you own an elevator.......2007-05-08

Seriously though, I'm being sarcastic but it is just elevator music, but if that soothes you, than it is the best album ever, buy it, trust me, its worth it!

A Must Have for the Herb Alpert Fan.......2007-05-07

All of his greatest songs have been remastered and sound incredible on this CD.Takes you from the 60's to the 80's and is an incredible work of art! Don't miss out.

Average customer rating: Reminisce on Days Gone By Al Green Greatist Hits One saving grace... Long overdue anthology of one of the great artists of the 1970's. So sweet

Definitive Greatest Hits Al Green Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Memphis Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection The Definitive Soul Collection Van Morrison At The Movies: Soundtrack Hits In My Songs The Very Best of Otis Redding ASIN: B000KP62H0 Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

1. Let's Stay Together
2. Tired Of Being Alone
3. Take Me To The River
4. I'm Still In Love With You
5. Look What You Done For Me
6. Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
7. Love And Happiness
8. Keep Me Cryin'
9. Call Me (Come Back Home)
10. Livin' For You
11. Let's Get Married
12. Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
13. L-O-V-E (Love)
14. You Ought To Be With Me
15. Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams In My Arms)
16. Full Of Fire
17. Back Up Train- Al Green & The Soul Mates
18. I Can't Get Next To You
19. Belle
20. I Can't Stop
21. Perfect To Me

Amazon.com

Amazon.com essential recording

One of the must-own soul albums, Greatest Hits is fattened with extra tracks in this reissue for a total of 21 songs. Al Green brought the Memphis Sound into the '70s by slightly softening it, melding smooth funkiness with his miraculous voice and innate sensitivity: his love songs, while perfect for the bedroom, are as conversational as they are blatantly seductive. By adding the likes of "Belle," a 1977 single that's a near-goodbye to the pop life, to the original lineup of "Let's Stay Together," "Look What You Done for Me," "Call Me," and the others, this edition of Greatest Hits also intriguingly fills out the story. --Rickey Wright

Al Green Photos

More Al Green

Let's Stay Together

I'm Still in Love With You

Call Me

Customer Reviews:

Reminisce on Days Gone By.......2007-05-14

This compilation of hits, took me back to the days of yesteryear, when I was a little girl, in NE DC. My Childhood was a good time and there was always good music. Music that made you happy, music that identified, with whatever you were going through, and Al Green was a staple in my family's component set. To hear his smooth, melodic voice again, transports me back to those days and makes me reminisce on those days long gone.

Al Green Greatist Hits.......2007-03-09

About half of the CD was good to listen to. I mostly bought it for the song, "Let's Stay Together".

One saving grace..........2007-02-22

First thing's first: Whatever you do, don't buy the original version of this Greatest Hits album. They heartbreakingly cut off the climax of Let's Get Married and didn't bother including Take Me To The River. That aside...while an improvement over the shameful original issue of this package, the compilation still falls short! Where's For The Good Times? Where the heck is How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?? Any Al Green collection that doesn't include both, not to mention even one of, Al's most compelling and beautiful slow numbers is INCOMPLETE! Instead, they put relatively obscure songs on here like Keep Me Cryin' and Oh Me, Oh My. Do these compilers even listen to Al Green? It would be worth it to borrow or steal this, if only for the DVD live performance of Love And Happiness in 1978. It captures Al in top form in Chicago with excellent clarity and camera work. Do yourself a favor and buy the Motown Compact Command Performances, which includes all the truely essential tunes with a better track order. Then buy Let's Stay Together and I'm Still In Love With You.

Long overdue anthology of one of the great artists of the 1970's........2007-02-20

As decades go the 1970's was never among my favorites. I have always felt that save for a handful of artists the music of that decade left an awful lot to be desired. For about three and a half years in the early part of that decade, Al Green and his producer Willie Mitchell collaborated on some of the finest and most memorable soul records ever made. Finally, Capitol records has seen fit to do justice to the music of this extremely important American artist. "Al Green: The Definitive Greatest Hits" features 21 of the finest recordings spanning Al Green's entire career. By any standard this disc truly should be considered essential to any serious collection of American popular music.
What seperates "Al Green: The Definite Greatest Hits" from previous anthologies is that it offers selections spanning the entire length and breadth of Al Green's remarkable recording career. Of course this disc includes all 7 of Al's Top Ten tunes from the early 70's including "Look What You Done For Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", the #1 smash "Let's Stay Together" as well as my personal favorite "You Ought To Be With Me" from 1972. Add to these other great hits like "L-O-V-E (Love)", "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" and Al's first big Hi records hit "Tired of Being Alone" and you will quickly understand why Al Green is such an important American recording artist. One of the things that really impressed me about this collection is that Capitol chose to include Al Green's very first chart record from 1967. At that time, his name was Al Greene. His backup group was the Soul Mates. Al released "Back Up Train" on his own label and you can clearly hear why Al Green was destined to become a major star. In 1976, Al Green decided he wanted to pursue a career in gospel music. This change in musical direction would cause Al and his long-time producer Willie Mitchell to part company. His final charted record at Hi would be a tune called "Belle". The gospel influence on this tune is quite apparent. I had never heard it before and I must tell you that I absolutely loved it. Shortly thereafter, Al Green would leave the music business altogether to become a full-time minister in Memphis. In 2002, Al Green and Willie Mitchell decided that they wanted to make music together again. They would record in the very same studio in Memphis where they had made magic and history in the early 1970's. As an added treat, Capitol has chosen to add a pair of these new tunes to this collection. As you will see, Al Green has not lost it one little bit!
"Al Green: The Definitive Greatest Hits" includes a thoughtful 12 page booket that features some marvelous photos and very informative biographical information. I had completely forgotten that Al Green had a hand in writing virtually all of his hit singles! His was Southern Soul at it's absolute best! It is also worth mentioning that the remastering job is first rate. As I recall, the fidelity on those old Hi 45's was never the best. So whether you are a life-long fan or a younger person just interested in sampling this music then "The Definitive Greatest Hits" would certainly be a great choice. Highly recommended!

So sweet.......2007-02-17

If you want romance in your music this is the quintessential cd. It is Al Greens early works that put him in my heart oh so many years ago. Truly beautiful and romantic. Listen with someone you love and you will have Valentines Day all year round.

Average customer rating: Andrew LLoyd Webber - Gold Hits The Gold By Andrew The best of Webber THE BEST OF LLOYD WEBBER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN AUDIENCES Super good CD

Gold: The Definitive Hits Collection Andrew Lloyd Webber Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best Of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Broadway Collection The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever Greatest Songs from the Musicals Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber: Original Soundtracks ASIN: B0000657XY Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Superstar - Murray Head w/ the Trinidad Singers (Jesus Christ Superstar)
2. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand (Sunset Boulevard)
3. The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman & Michael Crawford (The Phantom Of The Opera)
4. You Must Love Me - Madonna (Evita)
5. Any Dream Will Do-Donny Osmond (Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)
6. Memory - Betty Buckley (Cats)
7. Pie Jesus - Charlotte Church (Requiem)
8. The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford (The Phantom Of The Opera)
9. I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman (Jesus Christ Superstar)
10. Don't Cry For Me Argentina -Patti Lupone (Evita)
11. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball (Aspects Of Love)
12. All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman (The Phantom Of The Opera)
13. The Perfect Year - Glenn Close & Alan Campbell (Sunset Boulevard)
14. The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones & Sounds Of Blackness (Whistle Down The Wind)
15. No Matter What - Boyzone (Whistle Down The Wind)
16. Oh What A Circus - Mandy Patinkin (Evita)
17. Whistle Down The Wind - Sarah Brightman (Whistle Down The Wind)
18. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman & Jose Carrerras (1992 Olympics Theme)

Amazon.com

The critical debate over Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical legacy will no doubt rage for decades. Is he the shrewd populist composer who almost single-handedly revived the moribund stage musical--or a crass, Barnum-esque showman (who almost single-handedly revived the moribund stage musical)? This 18-track anthology chronicles the high points of Sir Andrew's enduring songcraft and the irrefutable impact it's made across a remarkably disparate swath of tastes and genres, from Broadway to Top 40 radio and even the classical repertoire.

If some have accused Lloyd Webber's songs--like "The Music of the Night" (from Phantom of the Opera) and the title tune from Whistle Down the Wind, included here--of having all the melodic and lyrical sophistication of a children's lullaby, that's likely the very element that's made them so appealing to a mass audience. If nothing else, it's a compelling argument for that old notion about it being "the singer, not the song." Indeed, there are few contemporary composers whose music could entice divas from Streisand ("As If We'd Never Said Goodbye" from Sunset Blvd.) to Madonna (Evita's "You Must Love Me") and Charlotte Church ("Pie Jesu" from Requiem) to cover it, let alone forge the very careers of artists like Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. And if there's any substance to that other criticism of Lloyd Webber lifting the melodic ideas of composers from Verdi to John Williams (we swear that's the theme to Jurassic Park bubbling up in Tom Jones's camped-up take on Whistle's "The Vaults of Heaven"), at least, like virtually every major composer, he's stolen--er, borrowed--from the best. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Andrew LLoyd Webber - Gold Hits.......2007-07-13

I sent this CD to my parents and they love it! It is nice to preview the songs on-line instead of with greasy headphones in a music store! The shipping is always speedy and makes sending gifts across the country so much easier.

The Gold By Andrew.......2007-04-23

This cd is a must have for any Webber fan. It has many great songs from his most sucsessful musicals. But something I don't like about this cd is that some of the singer how sings some of the songs arn't the onse that sings the originals. Like "The Phantom Of The Opera" and "Love Changes Everything". Witch is so sad. Couse the original songs are so much better.
But besides that this cd is very good. With manye nice and difficult songs (I've sung some of the myself in siningclass).
So if you like Andrew's music this most sertanly is a most have.

The best of Webber.......2005-09-12

Although I like Andrew Llloyd Webber and his music very much, this collection earns only 4 stars and it's not because of the quality of the music but the level of performers. If a best of collection is made it should contain the best version ever done and this time it's not true. I could write the same review for the European edition (labeled import here) because the blend of the two would be a perfect best of.

Some examples: this version contains Memory sung by Betty Buckley while the Elaine Page version is light years better. Then it contains Patti Lupone's version of Don't Cry For Me Argentina. Even though Madonna wasn't the best Evita, she definitely sung Argentina in a way no-one could before or will ever. Whistle Down The Wind is represented with 3 songs - the place of the Tom Jones song is not here (the same could be said of Tina Arena's song o the European edition). Instead of the TJ song they could have included Take That Look Off Your Face by Marti Webb - one of the best songs by Webber. Pie Jesu from the Requiem is much better sung by Sarah Brightman. These are the faults.

What about the rest? Pure joy and material worth of 6 stars. Superstar, Phantom Of The Opera, Music Of The Night, I Don't Know How To Love Him, All I Ask Of You, No Matter What, Oh What A Circus - wonderful songs and wonderful performers. My all-time favorite from Webber will always be Music Of The Night and the version included here is the mesmerizing adaptation of Michael Crawford.

I don't advise anyone not to buy this album - it's good material, however it's far from being perfect.

THE BEST OF LLOYD WEBBER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN AUDIENCES.......2005-01-31

There are numerous compilations out on the market full of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music. As most people know, Lloyd Webber is the most successful musical composer of all time and many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. This compilation captures some of the best songs he has ever written, he personally supervised it and it is the best thing to have if you can't afford his five-CD compilation called "Now and forever", which was selected and supervised by him as well. You should bear in mind, however, that there are two compilations called Gold out there: The one made for the European and the British market, and this one, made for the American buyers. Some of the songs on both of them are the same, the others are performed by different artists and some can be found only in one of the two. This one here was issued later and it is digitally remastered. Therefore you should check your favourites and buy accordingly, or, if you can, buy them both, since both of them contain interesting songs and performers.

So here are my thoughts about the tracks in this one:

1. "Superstar" and "I don't know how to love him" are both from the concept album of "Jesus Christ Superstar". They sound wonderful as ever, although the orchestrations may seem a bit dated by now.

2. "Sunset Boulevard" is marked here with two songs. Barbra Streisand's powerful voice shines all the way through in "As if we never said goodbye"; it's a shame she never played Norma Desmond on Broadway, since Patti LuPone wasn't allowed to take her Norma to New York, and Glenn Close butchered the role. Her limited vocal abilities were hardly suited for the material, as it is shown by the second Sunset song, "The perfect year", performed by Close and Alan Campbell. They both lack a decent singing voice, so this is the one song I skip regularly. The song itself sounds much better in its single version with pops orchestration, as can be heard on the European version of this compilation, where it is performed by Dina Carroll. This version here can hardly be considered a gold one.

3. "The Phantom of the Opera" is represented by three songs. Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman performance in the song of the same title is amazing. They were both born to play their roles in this show and their voices fit together perfectly. Sarah can hit the high notes in the end like no other Christine. Cliff Richard and Sarah sing the lovely ballad "All I ask of you" with passion, and Cliff has a wonderful warmth in his voice. Finally, Michael Crawford gives his unique and mesmerising interpretation in "The music of the night".

4. The 1996 movie version of "Evita" is Madonna's best role to date and it brought an Academy Award for Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, who wrote "You must love me" especially for the big screen. This is another wonderful ballad with the haunting cello and piano solo. It just proves that Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were the best collaborators. They really should do another musical together.

5. "The Joseph and his amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was Webber's first musical and the signature song "Any dream will do" is performed here by Donny Osmond, who also appeared in the video version. I find his rendition even better than London's Jason Donovan, since Donny isn't strictly bound by the notes and so sings it more casually. A wonderful pop piece.

6."Memory" from "Cats" is probably the most famous of all Webber's songs, recorded by numerous artists. This version is sung by Betty Buckley, who was Broadway's Grizabella. Although Betty's performance can't be considered bad, I prefer Elaine Paige, who sung the song first, in the London production. Elaine has a note of sorrow in her at times husky voice, which I found very intriguing. Her performance can be considered definite, as heard on "Cats" DVD or in her latest two-disc compilation, "Centre stage: The very best of Elaine Paige", issued in May 2004. Still, those who prefer Ms. Buckley or who saw her on stage in this role won't be disappointed.

7. "Pie Jesu" is the best known song from Webber's "Requiem", written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. I'm not too keen on the version included here, performed by Charlotte Church, because her voice isn't as pretty as Sarah Brightman's on the original recording and the tempo is somewhat faster here.

8. "Don't cry for me Argentina" is among my all-time Lloyd Webber's favourites. I like all the ladies who performed "Evita" on the stage and on the screen (Julie Covington, Elaine Paige, Patti LuPone and Madonna), but on this disc is the version I am most satisfied with, since it is sung by Patti LuPone. Ms. LuPone has a very powerful voice with an amazing range and she deserved her Tony Award for this role. She was able to sound both vulnerable and decisive while singing this, whereas the other leading ladies emphasized one or the other in their interpretation. Mandy Patinkin's "Oh what a circus" is not the best, the orchestration is a little bit weak and his voice sounds thin to me. David Essex on the London cast recording is more suitable.

9. "Aspects of love" boast here with its top song, "Love changes everything", performed wonderfully by Michael Ball. It was his #1 hit and is probably one of the most beautiful love anthems ever written.

10. Three songs come from "Whistle down the wind". The studio release of the same title is one of the reasons I bought this compilation, although I already have the European one. It is performed by Sarah Brightman with Lloyd Webber playing the piano and a symphonic orchestra who nicely takes the lead of the main melody. Sarah voice is angelic; she sings it like a little bird. Very charming. Boyzone's "No matter what" was a huge pop hit in the charts. Again, we have a song with the suitable orchestrations and vocals. And lastly, Tom Jones' deep voice in combination with the back vocals of "The Sounds of Blackness" gives a rocking rendition of the church hymn "The vaults of heaven". It can't be found on the European version and Tom's voice shows it hasn't aged. Way to go.

11. For the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Webber wrote, together with his long-time lyricist Don Black, this last song, "Amigos para siempre or Friends for life". It's a nice duet between Sarah Brightman and Jose Carreras, their voices sore when bound together. The melody itself is neat, especially when the orchestra takes the lead.

Besides the fact that some of the performers here were not the best for my taste, there is also the fact that some of Lloyd Webber's shows are omitted in this version, most notably, "Tell me on a Sunday". Also, unlike its European counterpart, this compilation isn't aligned chronologically, so we have 1970 Superstar being the first song, 1993 Sunset Blvd comes the second, followed by The Phantom from 1986 and so on. None the less, this CD is excellent as an introduction to Lloyd Webber's music and one can continue with his cast recordings from there. It's also very handy as a single disc compilation for the American fans.

Super good CD.......2004-12-31

The songs on this CD are great. If you also play piano, the book of the same title goes perfectly with the CD. You can following along with the music and learn the songs on the piano.

Average customer rating: Track listing for this 2CD Dave Clark Five History Set It's all right. Dave Clark Five - 'History Of The .....' (Hollywood Records) REAL ROCK AND ROLL This Makes Me Glad All Over!

The History of the Dave Clark Five Dave Clark Five Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mercy, Mercy, Mercy: A Collection The Vogues - Greatest Hits Paul Revere & The Raiders - Greatest Hits Very Best of Herman's Hermits Kinks (The Ultimate Collection) ASIN: B000AL7EDK

Album Description

Available in very limited quantities!!! This is the only legal Dave Clark 5 title available. 2 CD best of with 50 tracks!

Customer Reviews:

Track listing for this 2CD Dave Clark Five History Set.......2007-07-01

50 TRACK LISTING for HISTORY OF THE DAVE CLARK 5 DOUBLE CD
DISC 1:
1. Glad All Over
2. Bits And Pieces
3. Do You Love Me
4. Can't You See That She's Mine
5. Because
6. Don't Let Me Down
7. Any Way You Want It
8. Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)
9. Any Time You Want Love
10. Thinking Of You Baby
11. Whenever You're Around
12. Little Bitty Pretty One
13. Crying Over You
14. Don't Be Taken In
15. When
16. Reelin' And Rockin'
17. Come Home
18. Mighty Good Loving
19. Hurting Inside
20. Having A Wild Weekend
21. Til The Right One Comes Along
22. Catch Us If You Can
23. I'll Be Yours My Love
24. I Am On My Own
25. I Need Love

DISC 2:
1. Try Too Hard
2. All Night Long
3. Look Before You Leap
4. Please Tell Me Why
5. Somebody Find A New Love
6. Satisfied With You
7. At The Scene
8. I Miss You
9. Do You Still Love Me
10. Nineteen Days
11. I've Got To Have A Reason
12. I Like It Like That
13. Over And Over
14. You Got What It Takes
15. Doctor Rhythm
16. Small Talk
17. Concentration Baby
18. Everybody Knows
19. Inside And Out
20. At The Place
21. Best Day's Work
22. Maze Of Love
23. Here Comes Summer
24. Live In The Sky
25. Everybody Get Together

It's all right........2007-06-09

This is a good collection of 50 hits, b-sides and album tracks by The Dave Clark Five. The only US hit that is missing is "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby". There are a few UK hits missing, but that is understandable, since this collection was designed for the US market. The songs are in mono, with the exception of the last three songs which are in stereo. Most of the songs here are great, so I highly recommend getting this collection (if you can find it).

Dave Clark Five - 'History Of The .....' (Hollywood Records).......2007-02-18

Review number 42. Total of fifty solid must-have British Invasion tracks of the Dave Clark Five's work on two CD's. Some say this five piece could HAVE easily been the Beatles. Tunes that'll never grow old are "Bits And Pieces", the rousing "Do You Love Me", "Anyway You Want It", "All Night Long", "I Miss You", the timeless "Catch Us If You Can", "Over And Over" (I've had female friends go nuts when I had this song on my answering machine) and "Maze Of Love". That's just for straters. I don't think there's a single bad song here. Most highly recommended.

REAL ROCK AND ROLL.......2006-12-20

HARD DRIVING ROCK AND ROLL THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. MIKE SMITH MAY BE THE GREATEST ROCK SINGER OF ALL TIME. "DO YOU LOVE ME" IS MY PERSONAL #1 R&R SONG OF ALL TIME. THEY MAY HAVE PUT TOO MANY OBSCURE AND LESSER KNOWN SONGS ON THIS COLLECTION, BUT I'M HAPPY THAT ALL THE BIG HITS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. WITH THEIR RECENT NOMINATION TO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, PERHAPS A MODERN RENAISSANCE IS IN ORDER FOR THIS MOSTLY UNHERALDED ENGLISH INVASION BAND.

This Makes Me Glad All Over!.......2006-12-05

The DC-5 charged onto the music scene in 1964 on the heels of the Beatles' first U.S. tour. The DC-5 gave the Beatles a run for their money and, as one of the pioneer groups during the British Invasion, the Beatles and DC-5 were considered top contenders in the music scene. (I still think the Beatles are the top band).

Still, the DC-5 do not disappoint. Standard classics like 1964's "Glad All Over," "Bits & Pieces," are sure to delight as are more obscure gems such as 1964's "No Time to Lose" and the early 1966 treasure, "Try Too Hard." I just love "Somebody Find a New Love," which is my favorite DC5 song. The opening of "At the Scene" sounds a lot like Paul Revere & the Raiders' "Just Like Me." Still, I love the Raiders and I love the DC5, so the whole thing works for me!

Don't try too hard to get this - just order it now and enjoy it. Gear up your cooooooool 1963 Ford Falcon and enjoy those Cool Classics! I love it!

Average customer rating: Awesome

The Definitive Greatest Hits Andraé Crouch Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Andrae Mighty Wind The Classics, Vol. 1 Pray The Very Best of Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family ASIN: B000A0GP04 Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Its Gonna Rain
2. Take A Little Time
3. Everything Changed
4. Tell Them
5. Im Gonna Keep On Singing
6. My Tribute
7. Bless His Holy Name
8. Im Coming Home
9. Just Like He Said He Would
10. If Heaven Was Never Promised To Me

Tracks:

1. Take Me Back
2. Jesus Is The Answer
3. Jesus, Every Hour Hell Give You Power
4. Satisfied
5. I Come That You May Have Life
6. I Didnt Think That It Could Be
7. Oh I Need Him
8. Ive Got Confidence
9. It Wont Be Long
10. Sweet Love Of Jesus

Tracks:

1. Ill Be Thinking Of You
2. They Shall Be Mine
3. Soon And Very Soon
4. I Dont Know Why Jesus Loved Me
5. Power In The Blood
6. Cant Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
7. This Is Another Day
8. I Surrender All
9. I Just Want To Know You
10. Well Done

Album Description

As one of Gospel music's preeminent talents, Andrae Crouch has touched the lives of millions of listeners with his powerful vocal style and gripping praise-filled lyrics. THE DEFINITIVE HITS OF ANDRAE CROUCH is the ultimate Andrae Crouch album, chronicling his impressive career with 30 incredible tracks, including "My Tribute", "Soon And Very Soon", and "This Is Another Day", a must-have for gospel fans everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2007-05-21

This CD collection is for anyone who grew up on Andrae Crouch's music like I did. I had such a grand time listening to all my old time favorites. This colleciton really blessed me.

Average customer rating: 30+ Years of Lovin Al Green

Definitive Greatest Hits (CD + DVD) Al Green Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Memphis Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Al Green's Greatest Hits (CD+DVD) Everything's Gonna Be Alright: Live in Anaheim Gospel According to Al Green Get Ready: Definitive Performances 1965-1972 [DVD] - The Temptations The Belle Album ASIN: B000KP62HA Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

1. Let's Stay Together
2. Tired Of Being Alone
3. Take Me To The River
4. I'm Still In Love With You
5. Look What You Done For Me
6. Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
7. Love And Happiness
8. Keep Me Cryin'
9. Call Me (Come Back Home)
10. Livin' For You
11. Let's Get Married
12. Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
13. L-O-V-E (Love)
14. You Ought To Be With Me
15. Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams In My Arms)
16. Full Of Fire
17. Back Up Train- Al Green & The Soul Mates
18. I Can't Get Next To You
19. Belle
20. I Can't Stop
21. Perfect To Me

Tracks:

1. Let's Stay Together (Live on Rollin' On The River, 1972)
2. You Ought To Be With Me (Live on Rollin' On The River, 1972)
3. Love And Happiness (Live on Soundstage, 1978)
4. Simply Beautiful (Live on VH1 Classic, 2004)
5. Rainin' In My Heart (Live on VH1 Classic, 2004)
6. I Can't Stop (music video, 2004)

Customer Reviews:

30+ Years of Lovin Al Green.......2007-03-08

You can never get tired of this man's music, and this one has so many classics. He is doing some new stuff with fabulous percussionist ?uestlove, I can't wait to hear it!

Average customer rating: The Daddy of Them All Why Was He a Star Tubb for the purist

The Definitive Ernest Tubb Hits Collection Ernest Tubb Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional Country | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005KIXU Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Walking The Floor Over You
2. Our Baby's Book
3. Mean Mama Blues
4. Try Me One More Time
5. You Nearly Lose Your Mind
6. Soldier's Last Letter
7. Yesterday's Tears
8. Tomorrow Never Comes
9. Careless Darlin'
10. Keep My Mem'ry In Your Heart
11. I'll Step Aside
12. It's Been So Long, Darling
13. Rainbow At Midnight
14. Filipino Baby
15. Drivin' Nails In My Coffin
16. Don't Look Now (But Your Broken Heart Is Showing)
17. That Wild And Wicked Look In Your Eye
18. Have You Ever Been Lonely
19. Til The End Of The World
20. I'm Bitin' My Fingernails And Thinking Of You

Tracks:

1. My Filipino Rose
2. Slipping Around
3. Blue Christmas
4. Tennessee Border No.2
5. Letters Have No Arms
6. I'll Take A Back Seat For You
7. Throw Your Love My Way
8. I Love You Because
9. Unfaithful One
10. Give Me A Little Old-Fashioned Love
11. Goodnight Irene
12. (Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You
13. Hey La, La
14. Missing In Action
15. Fortunes In Memories
16. The Yellow Rose Of Texas
17. Mister Love
18. Half A Mind
19. Thanks A Lot
20. Waltz Across Texas

Album Description

This man is a Nashville legend on a par with Hank Williams. But most of his music has long been unavailable. This retrospective contains 40 of his top songs from his long career. This is a essential 2CD collection, containing the songs, 'Walking The Floor Over You', 'Drivin' Nails In My Coffin', I'm Bitin' My Fingernails And Thinking Of You' (with the Andrew Sisters), 'The Yellow Rose Of Texas' and many more. Slimline double jewel case. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

The Daddy of Them All .......2006-04-28

I am not sure what the prior reviewers were expecting (or smoking) when they wrote their reviews but this is an excellent effort on the part of Collector's Choice Music. At least 35 of the 40 songs on this CD pre-date the stereo era, but the sound is clear and clean. On the earliest cuts, Tubb's band was less amplified (and smaller) than later versions were to become. The emphasis, after all, was on the lyrics.

One of the problems with today's country radio is that the singers, particularly the male singers,sound mostly alike, so that if I don't know the song, I won't know the identity of the singer, until announced. I never had that problem with Ernest Tubb as the first note always identified the singer. Tubb's distinctive voice had character and integrity. He was completely aware of what he could and could not do with his voice so you will never hear the sort of ear-splitting mistakes made by the likes of Glen Campbell, Martina McBride or Celine Dion.

This CD has all of the big hits, in their original hit versions. For some of the listeners,accustomed to Tubb's later swinging Texas Troubadour bands. the early hits such as "Walking The Floor Over You" and "Try Me One More Time" will sound relatively quiet and spare, other than Tubb's warm friendly voice which always expands to fill the space available. The #1 hits ended after 1950, although Tubb still had a number of top ten hits after that date. Tubb's hits with Red Foley, The Andrews Sisters and the Wilburn Brothers are here, but none of the duets with Loretta Lynn.

This two-disc set opens up with "Walking The Floor Over You" and closes with his last top ten record "Thanks A Lot" and the classic "Waltz Across Texas" , not a big hit at the time but an enduring recording. Sandwiched between are 37 country classics representing a wide array of country's best songsmiths and musicians. Listen and enjoy

Why Was He a Star.......2002-06-17

I remember Tubb being as big as Williams, Snow, Frizzell, any of them. I hadn't heard him in years until I renewed my interest in country music and purchased this CD. I flat out don't know why I ever liked him? He has no voice. I mean don't buy this unless you hear something in Tubb's music that I don't perceive.

Tubb for the purist.......2002-06-14

If you like original 1940's quality music then this is for you.l Unfortunately the CD sounds like it was recorded in 1946. The selection is great, with Mr. Tubb's distinctive voice in the foreground. Unfortunately the background music is almost not there. The music sounds mono, flat, lifeless. Look for a re-mastered version.

Average customer rating: Track List Instrumental Legends

Instrumental Legends Manufacturer: BMG Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B0006G9H66

Product Description

2 CD set with 36 songs from various jazz and big band artists. Artists on this set are Ray Anthony, Perez Prado, Lawrence Welk, Henry Mancini, Ray Conniff, Les Baxter, Michel Legrand, Robert Maxwell, Joe Harnell, Si Zentner, Hugo Montenegro, Arthur Lyman, Billy Vaughn, Reg Owen, Hugo Winterhalter, Percy Faith, David Rose, Victor Young, Henri Rene, Paul Mauriat, Richard Maltby, Nelson Riddle, Bert Kaempfert, Morris Stoloff, Andre Kostelanetz, Jimmy Dorsey, and Dick Jacobs.

Customer Reviews:

Track List.......2007-05-06

CD 1 Track List

1. Fly Me To The Moon (Bossa Nova)
2. Up The Lazy River
3. Patricia
4. Yellow Bird
5. Sail Along Silvery Moon
6. It's Only A Paper Moon
7. Blue Tango
8. Theme For Young Lovers
9. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
10. Around The World
11. Love Me Tender
12. Brian's Song
13. Love Is Blue
14. Peg O' My Heart
15. The Stripper
16. Moon River
17. Somewhere My Love
18. Wake The Town And Tell The People

CD 2 Track List

1. The Peter Gunn Theme -- Ray Anthony And His Orchestra
2. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly -- Hugo Montenegro, His Orchestra And Chorus
3. Theme From The Man With The Golden Arm -- Richard Maltby & His Orchestra
4. Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White -- Pérez Prado Orchestra
5. Calcutta -- Lawrence Welk
6. Melody Of Love -- Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra
7. Canadian Sunset -- Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra
8. Lisbon Antigua -- Nelson Riddle
9. Theme From A Summer Place -- The Percy Faith Orchestra
10. Wonderland By Night -- Bert Kaempfert
11. Theme From Love Story -- Henry Mancini & His Orchestra
12. Shangri-La -- Robert Maxwell His Harp And Orchestra
13. Moonglow & Theme From Picnic -- Morris Stoloff Conducting The Columbia Pictures Orchestra
14. I Cover The Waterfront -- André Kostelanetz
15. Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet -- Henry Mancini
16. So Rare -- Jimmy Dorsey
17. Tonight You Belong To Me -- Lawrence Welk And His Sparkling Strings
18. Fascination -- Dick Jacobs And His Chorus And Orchestra

Instrumental Legends.......2006-09-21

Several years ago we bought this great collection for my mother-in-law, who's in her 80s, and while a lot of the music was familiar to me and my husband, she knew every song. Now it's one of our favorites, too. Anyone who loves music will appreciate this. The double-disc set contains many memorable tunes, from Hugo Winterhalter's "Canadian Sunset" to Jimmy Dorsey's "So Rare".

Average customer rating:

Lookin' Back '77-'86 Kelly Willard Manufacturer: Maranatha Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BJ7ZBM

Tracks:

1. Message from a King
2. Nothing But the Blood/Washed in the Blood
3. I Am the Way
4. Rest
5. Psalm 139:7-14
6. Silver and Gold
7. Blame It on the One I Love
8. Cares Chorus
9. Willing Heart
10. Thy Throne Oh God

Pop Music:

1. Eternal
2. Free
3. Going Places [Original recording remastered]
4. Gold Sounds
5. Head Hunters [Original recording remastered]
6. Heavy Weather [Original recording remastered]
7. I Have the Room Above Her
8. Incredible Jazz Guitar
9. Joyous Encounter
10. Looking Up

Pop Music