Yours

Ben Ratliff, New York Times
"Professionalism isn't the word; this performance was sublime."

Product Description
Sara Gazarek’s artistic abilities display a deep appreciation and understanding of jazz on Yours, the debut album from this 23-year-old Seattle-born vocalist. A collection of classic jazz interpretations and two original tracks penned by Sara’s pianist, Yours brings together a solid cast of production talent in producer/arranger John Clayton (Diana Krall, Renee Olstead, Natalie Cole) and recording engineer and 15-time Grammy® Award winner Al Schmitt (Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Steely Dan) to create a lasting impression on first-time listeners.

Album highlights include Cole Porter’s "Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye," Joni Mitchell’s "The Circle Game," and "Amazing," an original song written by longtime collaborator Josh Nelson.

Yours

Yours,Sara Gazarek,Native Language,Jazz,Pop

Average customer rating: Sound Quality not perfect on CD Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA... Overrated Tony Award Winner Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate! Saw this on Broadway

1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: 1776 (Restored Director's Cut) 1776: The New Broadway Cast Recording (1997) 1776: A Musical Play (Penguin Plays) Shenandoah (1975 Original Broadway Cast) Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0000027WJ Release Date: 1992-05-19

Tracks:

1. Overture - Orchestra
2. Sit Down, John
3. Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve/Till Then
4. The Lees Of Old Virginia
5. But, Mr. Adams
6. Yours, Yours, Yours
7. He Plays The Violin
8. Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
9. Momma Look Sharp
10. The Egg
11. Molasses To Rum
12. Is Anybody There
13. Finale

Amazon.com

Evidence that one can make a musical about anything, Exhibit A: 1776. As one might expect, the whole concept of making a musical about the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence was greeted in the late 1960s with, well, ridicule. The show debuted on Broadway in 1969, and three years later, when its run finally ended, it was its producers who had the last laugh. In addition, it toured for an additional two years and beat out Hair (in 1969 yet!) for a Tony Award. This recording, with the original Broadway cast, includes many of the same actors who went on to star in the film, the version with which most audiences today are probably familiar. One notable exception is Rex Everhart, who replaced Howard da Silva at some performances and on this recording. But there's still William Daniels as John Adams, though in some cases his performance is more subdued than it was on film. Musically, 1776 is an odd creation, considering when it came into being. As one might expect, there's a lot of fife and drum going on, especially in the opening number and during "The Lees of Old Virginia." For those less than familiar with the plot, it hinges on the idealism of Adams, who's trying his best to back up the American Revolution with some legislative action, and spends much of his time arguing with either the Continental Congress or God, as in "Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve": "A second flood, a simple famine / Plagues of locusts everywhere / Or a cataclysmic earthquake / I'd accept with some despair / But no, you sent us Congress / Good God, sir, was that fair?" (One could argue that he gets further with God.) While not entirely historically accurate, and containing some rather peculiar numbers (Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams sitting around debating what their new country's national bird is going to be ranks among the oddest), there's no questioning 1776's staying power. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Sound Quality not perfect on CD.......2007-07-18

This is a new CD, overall quality and amazon procedure were excellent. The CD itself on a few songs fails to provide enough amplification to the background chorus or secondary singer, thus I must strain to actually hear both duet parts, with the latter almost inaudible. For example, Lee's of Old Virginia, Till Then, and Who will write our new declaration. It is not in my players, but within the CD. I actually ordered this because I wanted Violin by Betty Buckley and am satisfied with the reproduction overall, but it also has the audio problems with Adams and Franklins lines within the song

Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA..........2007-04-30

For me, 1776 is a great companion to MAN OF LA MANCHA as one of the most entertaining AND intellectually worthy amalgams of music, lyrics, book, theme, plot, characterizations and dialogue to ever come out of pre-1970's Broadway musical theatre. Each song is like a little gem, and displays the broad range of emotions and ideas with which 1776 brims. Satiric, romantic, hilarious, heartbreaking, disturbing, dark, inspiring, thoughtful, humane, and even a little bawdy, the songs glide and tromp all over the map, as does the show itself. As with LA MANCHA, 1776 broke open the Broadway musical, making it a pitch-perfect example of what can truly make a musical more than a toe-tapping time killer... while never becoming tedious, pompous, windy, or dull. If anything, it crackles with suspense.

And as to the reviewer who was shocked that it would win out over HAIR? Listen to "Mamma Look Sharp" or "Molasses to Rum to Slaves" to hear exactly the play's political and often-unflattering ideological landscape. This was definitely a Vietnam-era play whose content was as disturbingly pertinent, then, as it is, now. And, despite all of this, the score and play never become leaden or preachy. On the contrary, each performance is a gem, and each character is witty and unique. Who knew that history could be a passionate and fun adventure?

Overrated Tony Award Winner.......2006-06-16

How could this musical win the Tony award having as a competitor a play like HAIR which - for many people - stands as an emblematic theatre piece of the 60's? Who remembers a tune out of this musical? On the contrary, "Aquarius", "I Got Life" or "Walking in Space" are still popular and they play all over the world. Even ZORBA and PROMISES PROMISES - both candidates for the award in the same year - have songs that are still remembered. 1776 may wake up patriotic feelings to American listeners which is quite understandable but the music and songs are old-fashioned, overrated and awfully boring.

Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate!.......2005-12-18

1776 has become an institution, thanks to the motion picture which was made of this original Broadway show, and which starred most of the cast from the theatrical production. It gets rerun every July 4th week on some movie channel or local station!

William Daniels IS John Adams to many people, and even though the story of the birth of the United States probably wasn't this lyrical and lively, Composer Sherman Edwards was historically accurate in the facts of the tale.

In addition to learning about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this is also love story... in fact two love stories, with John Adams and his wife Abigail, separated by circumstance and interacting only in his mind, and Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Martha, here, played by the big throated (and now legendary) Betty Buckley.

There is also a sense of fraternity, with the members of the Continental Congress grappling with the concept of breaking away from a tyranical ruler. And even though you know the outcome, the story is still filled with tension and excitement in the mechanics of it. Just how DID this country get formed?

The disc's liner notes explain the show's libretto and give you some rare behind-the-scenes info about the creation of the musical, the challenges it faced before becoming the standard that it now is, and a bit about the amazing Mr. Edwards, which is a story worthy of being told as well.

It's an Independence Day must!

Saw this on Broadway .......2005-11-12

Saw this show, with original cast, on Broadway in '69 and it has stayed with me ever since then. Every time I listen to these songs, I laugh. The historical figures (done with some tongue-in-cheek) are highly entertaining and even better if you see the movie. I would recommend the dvd for a great, lighthearted evening, and good family entertainment. You can't miss with this one! A winner on all fronts.

Average customer rating: Amazing album! Not A Lot listen to it first A Fun Album Rip-roaring fun!!

Yours Truly, Angry Mob Kaiser Chiefs Manufacturer: Umvd Labels 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 Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Favourite Worst Nightmare Costello Music Employment Because of the Times We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank ASIN: B000NA276W Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Ruby
2. The Angry Mob
3. Heat Dies Down
4. Highroyds
5. Love's Not A Competition (But I'm Winning)
6. Thank You Very Much
7. I Can Do It Without You
8. My Kind Of Guy
9. Everything Is Average Nowadays
10. Learnt My Lesson Well
11. Try Your Best
12. Retirement

Amazon.com

If your previous album was a slow-burning success story, it can be hard to be expected to hit the ground running on the follow-up. Fortunately, the Kaiser Chiefs have done just that on the fantastically titled Yours Truly, Angry Mob. Like Employment, their debut and this album's predecessor, Yours Truly... is full of radio-friendly, hook-ridden tunes that mask cunningly subversive lyrics. The Kaiser Chiefs are very much a Britpop band, which is probably why "Highroyds" opening couplet--"I remember nights out when we were young/They weren't very good, they were rubbish"--sounds like something Jarvis Cocker would sing while being backed by the boys from Blur. And it's this lyrical sentiment that's carried throughout the album, much of which is satire wrapped up in potential singles. Best of all, and a perfect example of this, is "The Angry Mob," sure to be shouted along to by exactly the people it's targeting. It's the rare band that can mock and judge its audience and still be loved by them, but that's exactly what the Kaiser Chiefs have done on Yours Truly, Angry Mob. --Ted Kord

Album Description

Yours Truly, Angry Mob is the Kaiser Chiefs's brilliant follow-up to their debut, Employment.

Kaiser Chiefs were one the great musical success stories of 2005. Fast forward to 2007 and Kaiser Chiefs (Ricky Wilson - lead vocals), Andrew "Whitey" White (guitar), Simon Rix (bass), Nick "Peanut" Baines (keyboards) and Nick Hodgson (drums and vocals) are about to unveil their much anticipated second album.

Yours Truly, Angry Mob wields its musical might from the start in the shape of "Ruby" - an infectious single to rival anything the band have done before. "Angry Mob", a favorite from the band's European festival appearances last year is destined to be a universal fan favorite. "Heat Dies Down" will surely have 'em pogoing in the aisles en masse, while the stunning "Everything Is Average Nowadays" is perhaps the thread linking Yours Truly... with its predecessor. Yours Truly, Angry Mob, as one band member has been heard to utter, "is an album full of big choruses and even bigger guitars". Maybe so. It's also the work of a band hitting their creative stride. All hail the Chiefs!

Customer Reviews:

Amazing album!.......2007-06-12

I love alternative music. Unfortunately, I have not liked alot of what I have heard lately. That was until I heard the song Ruby on the radio. I was blown away by the lyrics and the great sound of this band. I have been buying alot of classic rock lately. This is the first current alternative cd I have bought in long time. I was a little concerned because people had said that Ruby was the only good song on the album. In my opinion, the rest of the album is just as good as Ruby. I can't stop listening to it. Five stars all the way!

Not A Lot.......2007-05-29

Every time I think of this band, I remember them as the Kaiser "Chefs" rather than the Kaiser "Chiefs"; and I keep trying to associate the band with food. As much as this is one of my brain quirks, it's indicative that the band is almost memorable. There's enough here that shows promise to make you want to tune in, but there's not enough to glue you to them. The opening song "Ruby" is immediately attractive, but then wore a bit thin. I more like the second track "The Angry Mob" that boasts punk anthem joyfulness, "You'll raise a glass until you raise a fist or two & get a shopping basket wrapped round your head." "Heat Dies Down" sounds quite similar to the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black." It repeats in my song rotation with its humor making me smile, "So I tried that night to do all the things I thought you'd like but that just made it worse & I impressed you not -- well not a lot." A couple other tracks like "Learnt My Lesson Well" & "Retirement" are pretty good. Some of the tracks like "Highroyds" go by before I remember to listen. So in the end, this is a rather inconsistent set with a few great tracks. It's enough for now. Enjoy!

listen to it first.......2007-05-24

Ruby is definitely one of my favorite songs of all time, but i listened to the album at a friends house, and the rest of the songs just didnt do the same thing for me. kaiser chiefs just probably arent the right style of music for me. so i just suggest to anyone who heard Ruby and loved it, listen to the whole album before you buy it.

A Fun Album.......2007-05-13

Nearly every song on here is a pleasure. Nothing too deep, just good indie rock with good clean (sonically, that is) vocals. There's some very well produced nuances I found after listening with a good pair of headphones. I especially like the way they used synths on Ruby (one of my favorite songs on here). They are reminiscent of XTC in that quirky way while still rockin' out. I haven't really been moved by some of the slower tempo songs, but it's probably not what I'm into right now. It's a good all-around album and I just picked up an older one a few days ago, so I can't comment on it just yet.

Rip-roaring fun!!.......2007-04-27

Our favourite rabble rousing lot, Kaiser Chiefs, return with their sophomore disc, "Yours truly, angry mob", which has already topped the UK album charts.

Opening the disc is the uncharacteristic mellow and melodic straight ahead love song "Ruby", the lead off single, which gave them their first UK #1. Following is "The angry mob" whose sing-a-long chorus comes after a tempo shift towards the end of the track.

"Heat dies down" is a catchy, sunny and upbeat song with a terrific guitar riff, sounding not unlike something Franz Ferdinand would do. In a similar vein is the choppy "Learnt my lesson well" with sunny sounding harmonies.

Returning to the Kaiser Chiefs we all know and love, cheeky and rebellious sounding ("Everyday I love you less & less" & "I predict a riot" anyone?) are "Highroyds", "Thank you very much", the buddy song "My kind of guy", the punk feel of "Everything is average nowadays" (the album's second single), the defiant "I can do it without you", the latter displaying their acerbic wit to the full.

Slowing things down, we get the tender acoustic "Love's not a competition (but I'm winning)", the brief piano ballad "Boxing champ", and "Try your best".

Closing is the delightful Smiths-like "Retirement", (I want to get by without the man on my back, they sing) a song we all wish we could sing. Ah!!

Rip-roaring fun!!

Average customer rating: very pleasantly surprised radio friendly loutish pop (but in a very good way) Worth a buy YOURS TRULY: A HARDCORE FAN

Yours Truly Angry Mob [Deluxe Edition CD/DVD Combo] Kaiser Chiefs Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Favourite Worst Nightmare Costello Music Because of the Times The Good, the Bad & the Queen We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank ASIN: B000MNNRWI Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Ruby
2. The Angry Mob
3. Heat Dies Down
4. Highroyds
5. Love's Not A Competition (But I'm Winning)
6. Thank You Very Much
7. I Can Do It Without You
8. My Kind Of Guy
9. Everything Is Average Nowadays
10. Learnt My Lesson Well
11. Try Your Best
12. Retirement

Amazon.com

If your previous album was a slow-burning success story, it can be hard to be expected to hit the ground running on the follow-up. Fortunately, the Kaiser Chiefs have done just that on the fantastically titled Yours Truly, Angry Mob. Like Employment, their debut and this album's predecessor, Yours Truly... is full of radio-friendly, hook-ridden tunes that mask cunningly subversive lyrics. The Kaiser Chiefs are very much a Britpop band, which is probably why "Highroyds" opening couplet--"I remember nights out when we were young/They weren't very good, they were rubbish"--sounds like something Jarvis Cocker would sing while being backed by the boys from Blur. And it's this lyrical sentiment that's carried throughout the album, much of which is satire wrapped up in potential singles. Best of all, and a perfect example of this, is "The Angry Mob," sure to be shouted along to by exactly the people it's targeting. It's the rare band that can mock and judge its audience and still be loved by them, but that's exactly what the Kaiser Chiefs have done on Yours Truly, Angry Mob. --Ted Kord

Album Description

Yours Truly, Angry Mob is the Kaiser Chiefs's brilliant follow-up to their debut, Employment.

Kaiser Chiefs were one the great musical success stories of 2005. Fast forward to 2007 and Kaiser Chiefs (Ricky Wilson - lead vocals), Andrew "Whitey" White (guitar), Simon Rix (bass), Nick "Peanut" Baines (keyboards) and Nick Hodgson (drums and vocals) are about to unveil their much anticipated second album.

Yours Truly, Angry Mob wields its musical might from the start in the shape of "Ruby" - an infectious single to rival anything the band have done before. "Angry Mob", a favorite from the band's European festival appearances last year is destined to be a universal fan favorite. "Heat Dies Down" will surely have 'em pogoing in the aisles en masse, while the stunning "Everything Is Average Nowadays" is perhaps the thread linking Yours Truly... with its predecessor. Yours Truly, Angry Mob, as one band member has been heard to utter, "is an album full of big choruses and even bigger guitars". Maybe so. It's also the work of a band hitting their creative stride. All hail the Chiefs!

Deluxe Version Includes: Hard Back Digipak with 24 page booklet DVD containing 6 live tracks recorded in Berlin last year. 10 minute documentary on the recording of Yours Truly, Angry Mob. Audio CD (same track listing as regular version)

Customer Reviews:

very pleasantly surprised.......2007-07-11

I took a risk and bought this album because of the song "Ruby". The entire album turned out to be very good, and I'm quite happy with it. Good catchy songs throughout. Do many people today buy entire albums, instead of just downloading one or two songs from a band? Probably not, and it's a shame. I recommend the album.

radio friendly.......2007-07-08

It is exactly the words radio friendly in amazon's little review that make me flinch. KS have turned into a pop band and they play songs that are nice, but just a little heavier than your average boyband. Too much Kinks, too much other (better) Britpop bands and even Spinal Tap.

Over the top, just not very good.

loutish pop (but in a very good way).......2007-05-14

My first listen was on an iPod, my second-tenth on an excellent car stereo. Do yourself a favor and pump this album out loud. The production screams for speakers.

Worth a buy.......2007-05-12

Solid CD from this UK band, but Ruby Ruby, the first single, is still my favorite.

YOURS TRULY: A HARDCORE FAN.......2007-05-10

Don't know exactly what it is about these guys, but I can't stop listening to this recording! I really really liked their first record, but I really really REALLY like this one. The songs are infectious and make their previous effort seem even more psychic: I PREDICT A RIOT! Indeed, a stampede...on the way to the record store to pick up this baby!

Average customer rating: Sara's voice is utter perfection clean crisp voice AWESOME!!!! This girl will be a household name one day. Fabulous!

Yours Sara Gazarek Manufacturer: Native Language ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: No More Blues Easy To Love What Love Is I'm with the Band Footprints ASIN: B000A2H9IO Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. My Shining Hour
2. Yours
3. Amazing
4. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
5. Cheek To Cheek
6. You Got By
7. Blackbird/Bye Bye Blackbird
8. The Circle Game
9. All Or Nothing At All
10. Too Young To Go Steady
11. You Are My Sunshine

Album Description

Sara Gazarek's artistic abilities display a deep appreciation and understanding of jazz on Yours, the debut album from this 23-year-old Seattle-born vocalist. A collection of classic jazz interpretations and two original tracks penned by Sara's pianist, Yours brings together a solid cast of production talent in producer/arranger John Clayton (Diana Krall, Renee Olstead, Natalie Cole) and recording engineer and 15-time Grammy® Award winner Al Schmitt (Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Steely Dan) to create a lasting impression on first-time listeners.

Album highlights include Cole Porter's "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye," Joni Mitchell's "The Circle Game," and "Amazing," an original song written by longtime collaborator Josh Nelson.

Customer Reviews:

Sara's voice is utter perfection.......2007-06-06

If you want to hear a great vocalist doing really interesting versions of standards, along with some wonderful original tunes, this is the album for you.

Sara's voice is pure honey, and her band is wonderful. Her drummer, Matt Slocum, is particularly talented. It's not often that I find myself hoping for a drum solo, but Matt's playing does that. He brings a lyricism to the drums that only a very few players out there do -- a true jazz drummer.

I had the great honor of having Sara and her band sing at my wedding, just before they'd started recording this album. I'm in the classical music business, and I asked a friend w/jazz connections if she could help me find a band for my wedding. She asked me what sort of things I like. When I replied, "I love Ella Fitzgerald," she said she knew exactly who I should hire. She approached Sara on my behalf, and after hearing her and the band at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, I was blown away. I hired her on the spot. Sara's a very nice, down to earth person, on top of being a prodigious talent. I feel very blessed to have had her be a part of that special day -- made even more special by the great music she provided.

I can't wait to get my hands on her next album.

clean crisp voice.......2007-05-19

this is the first I have heard of her and what a refreshing clean voice. I put her right up there with Linda Eder and Others. I can't wait for her new CD- sometime this year.

AWESOME!!!!.......2007-01-17

I first saw Sara in Seattle....although I'm from TX. Hubby and I were totally enthralled. I have worn out the CD we purchased that evening. I have seen her live several times since...she continues to blow me away. If you close your eyes you would think she was in her 30's....such maturity in her voice. I attended another concert in Seattle and was able to get her "in-between" CD to hold us over until the next CD comes out....it is just as awesome!!
There are not enough words to describe Josh either!! Where did he learn to play and write?!! WOW!!! I love all of his work!!
I can't wait for the new CD!! You will miss out on totally awesome music if you don't buy this now!!!

This girl will be a household name one day........2006-11-22

I heard Sara in Dallas last weekend, and she has it. That special star quality and all the talent to make it big - remember this name - you'll hear it often someday. In a sea of no-talent singers in the mainstream these days, Sara is a welcome audition. Don't miss this one.

Fabulous!.......2006-11-10

This Cd is one of the best I have ever bought. Song after song is intriguing. I expecially enjoy the pianists original compositions. Sara Garerek caught me with Blackbird, thrilled me with Cheek to Cheek and amazed me with Amazing. I am sure you will enjoy this too!

Average customer rating: Great for Wedding Music Wonderful! single use CD Yours, Mine and Ours Over priced

Yours, Mine & Ours ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Song For My Son On His Wedding Day A Song For My Daughter Heart Beats: Now & Forever - Timeless Wedding Songs I Will Be Here: 25 of Today's Best Wedding & Love Songs New Wedding Traditions Volume I ASIN: B00005NZEC Release Date: 2001-07-27

Album Description

Wedding Songs for Fathers & Daughters, Mothers & Sons and More These are the wonderful fresh new songs brides and grooms and their parents have been looking for. In response to the great demand for the perfect song to honor special relationships, multiple Emmy Award-winning songwriter, Gloria Sklerov and her co-writer Barbara Rothstein have written and produced 7 touching new songs that include MY LITTLE GIRL (a father to his daughter), THE MAN YOU'VE BECOME, (a mother to her son), IN YOUR EYES (son to mother), YOU'RE MY HERO, (daughter to dad), WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST, (for a stepparent, friend, mentor), I'M BLESSED TO CALL YOU MOTHER (for a stepmother) and YOURS MINE & OURS, (for uniting all family membersb&including children). Instrumental tracks for each song are included for live performances.

Customer Reviews:

Great for Wedding Music.......2007-05-17

We bought this and used some of it for our wedding-it was a beautiful addition to our special day.

Wonderful!.......2007-05-14

This CD was perfect for my wedding. It had just the right songs I needed, especially the song for the Father/Daughter dance!

single use CD.......2007-02-15

I bought this CD to use in my daughter's wedding. We only used the one song, "My Little Girl". The rest of the songs although gorgeous, did not apply to our family situation. If you are looking for a specific song for blended families it could very well be on this CD.

Yours, Mine and Ours.......2007-01-12

Great CD with many songs that are requested at the wedding receptions that I DJ for.

Over priced.......2007-01-12

This CD has a few good songs, but is way over priced. Sadly, it seems to be the only way to buy some of these songs.

Average customer rating: One of the unexpected surprises of the year excellent! 3 1/2 stars - I hear The Strokes Albert Hammond Jr.: Your to Keep Free from the world

Yours to Keep Jr. Albert Hammond Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Because of the Times We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Favourite Worst Nightmare The Good, the Bad & the Queen Costello Music ASIN: B000MTDRHW Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Cartoon Music For Superheroes
2. In Transit
3. Everyone Gets A Star
4. Bright Young Thing
5. Blue Skies
6. 101
7. Call An Ambulance
8. Scared
9. Holiday
10. Hard To Live In The City
11. Postal Blowfish
12. Well...All Right

Amazon.com

If it took a solo album for Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. to make sure his songs were finally heard, file this one under "their loss" for those egocentric East Siders. The first in the group to make his own record, Hammond (son of the triumphant '70s singer and composer) comes up big, hammering out 10 songs brimming with beatific melodies ("Call an Ambulance"), sugary harmonies ("Scared"), and the same rampant guitar ("In Transit") that he wields with the big band. Though he recruits prominent pals Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller for the ride, it's unnecessary, as Hammond's voice--both capable and charmingly unkempt--is a step above the monotonous murmur of Strokes singer Julian Casablancas (who also appears). Hammond's far-reaching influences drift from AM pop to punk rock, but the mop-topped musician mostly keeps it close to the vest, blending shades of the Beach Boys ("Cartoon Music for Superheroes," complete with toy piano), John Lennon ("Blue Skies"), and the Pixies ("Back to the 101"). Now he just has to make sure his band gets a copy of the record. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

One of the unexpected surprises of the year.......2007-06-09

Albert Hammond Jr. is "that other guy" to the Strokes lead singer Julian Casablancas, Hammond being the capable guitarist (and son of ...), but it's never been very clear how much he contributed to the Strokes' mysic (Casablancas writes all the lyrics). This album, Hammond's first solo outing away from the Strokes, brings perspective.

On "Yours to Keep" (12 tracks; 40 min.), the opener "Cartoon Music for Super Heroes" is like a blast from the 1960s Beach Boys. Upbeat "In Transit" is probably as close a Strokes song as anything on this album, and I love it. "Everyone Gets A Star" and "Bright Young Thing" are just about as good. "101" (1st single) is another one of those Strokes-sounding songs, and caps of an incredible first half of the album, which I rate 5 stars. The second half slows down considerably, although there as still some great moments like "Scared" (which features Julian Casablancas and Sean Lennon) and "Hard to Live in the City". The last 2 tracks of the album ("Postal Blowfish", which is just excellent, and "Well... All Right") are listed as "bonus tracks", but why is unclear to me, they simply sound like part of the album proper.

I have to admit that I really did not know what to expect from Hammond's solo debut, and I was very pleasantly surprised by this album. It flows by smoothly and at 40 min., it's over before you know it. One of the better surprises of the yeat so far for me.

excellent!.......2007-05-14

Who knew that Hammond jr. had such an incredible voice?! A few of the songs are reminiscent of the strokes sound...which is not a bad thing! All in all, a great find!

3 1/2 stars - I hear The Strokes.......2007-04-17

It's hard not to hear The Strokes all over this album, and why not, that's the band from wence he came. My trouble with the album is that he doesn't do enough to get away from the sound of The Strokes. This kind of sounds like a loosely thrown together Strokes album.

With that said, this is still a solid album. There is not a bad song on this thing, and 101 blew me away when I heard it. There is nothing not to like about this album, but it's just "a not quite as good version" of The Strokes - which still isn't all that bad.

Standout Track: 101

Albert Hammond Jr.: Your to Keep.......2007-04-08

The Strokes have always been (rightfully) compared to Television. Their twin-guitar setup and their overall attitude are similar to TV's. Well, I don't think I'm looking too hard for similarities when I say that Albert Hammond Jr.'s Yours To Keep is similar in a lot of ways to the solo work of Tom Verlaine, Television's lead guitarist and singer. It's less edgy than his band work, and it's much more emotionally direct (which isn't hard considering that there is exactly zero emotional directness in Julian Casablancas' lyrics and delivery). Yours To Keep even includes (gasp) jangly acoustic guitars. However, there's still some carryover of the Strokes sound, obviously on "101" but on some other songs as well. I think my favorite song on the whole thing is one of the bonus tracks: a very cool take on the old Buddy Holly song, "Well...All Right." The Eric Clapton band Blind Faith also did a cover of this song on their self-title album. It's a great song, and Hammond does a great job with it.

Now I just hope that there's one thing this album *doesn't* have in common with Tom Verlaine's work--that it goes under the radar like his stuff did!

Free from the world.......2007-03-31

Albert Hammond Jr. is best known as as a valuable member of the Strokes. But don't let that influence your expectations for his solo debut "Yours To Keep." On his own, Hammond turns out a totally different album: a shimmering, creative little pop collection that dips into lean rock'n'roll and vintage sunny pop.

It starts on a note that's very Beach Boys -- sunny, psychedelic-edged, and slightly sleepy. "Goodnight, I said to you goodnight/Dream of all the impossible/And you wake you see/That all these dreams aren't fake/They're real/Not impossible," Hammond croons in a slightly sleepy voice.

All that changes with "In Transit," the most Strokesian of all the songs -- a peppy, uptempo guitar number with slightly rebellious lyrics. But with "Bright Young Things," the style switches back to a circling guitar melody and a sunny musical edge, some folksy ballads, catchy rockers that bloom into peppy pop, toe-tapping acoustic plucks, and ringing songs about vacations in Jamaica.

Despite the variety of styles, Hammond actually does a pretty good job keeping a signature "sound" in these songs -- something a bit happier and slightly wistful than the Strokes. It does have a bit of a split personality, between rock and sunny pop, but I suspect it's something that Hammond will iron out in future albums.

The music has plenty of guitar -- both acoustic and bass -- both in lean sinewy riffs and in circling melodies. But Hammond and a variety of musicians (including Sean Lennon, Julian Casablancas, Ben Kweller, and Sammy James Jr) wrap the songs in a thin layer of other instruments -- tinkly melodica, ukelele, rippling keyboard, and some brass. There's even whistling at one point.

Hammond's voice is kind of scratchy, but it's still pretty pleasant to the ear. And he throws a lot of passion into his singing, whether it's a murmury croon or a belt-out wail. "And you will only hold me/If I will never tell you it would end/And you will never have me/Cause you were only wanting to be friends/And you will always hold out till he gave out."

"Yours To Keep" is a triumph for Hammond -- a solid, shimmering album that straddles between pop and rock. Definitely a good listen, but not for people seeking another Strokes album.

Average customer rating: Outstanding fiddle player! Natalie does it all A rewarding performer Sincerely - "yours Truly" what a fiddle

Yours Truly Natalie MacMaster Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Blueprint Celtic Woman My Roots Are Showing Live Live From Gatineau, Quebec ASIN: B000ICLSQK Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

1. Volcanic Jig
2. NPG
3. Flea As A Bird
4. Farewell To Peter
5. Matt And Nat's
6. David's Jig
7. Danny Boy
8. Traditional Medley
9. Cape Classico
10. Julia's Waltz
11. Mother Nature
12. Interlude

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Though the music of Canadian fiddler Natalie MacMaster remains rooted in her native Cape Breton, it continues to branch in some surprising directions. No purist, MacMaster employs an aggressive guitar and rhythm section, along with mini-Moog and electric pipes on "Matt & Nat's," while the jazzy intro to the "Flea as a Bird" medley seems to channel the style of Stephane Grappelli. Guest vocalist Michael McDonald gives the traditional "Danny Boy" a soulful, somber twist, and "Farewell to Peter" offers an instrumental elegy to Peter Jennings, MacMaster's late friend and countryman. Yet uptempo instrumentals dominate, as the opening "Volcanic Jig" builds to an eruption worthy of its title, "David's Jig" employs her step dancing as percussion, and her flamboyant virtuosity through much of the music finds her rarely settling for one note where she can squeeze in three or four. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding fiddle player!.......2007-05-13

I happen to see this performer live this year and even though she was quite pregnant, her performance was terrific as is her cd. Her talent reflects in her ability to keep you interested in every song she creates. The musicians that accompany Natalie only enhance her performance and make this cd even better. If you enjoy true fiddle playing, I recommend this cd.

Natalie does it all.......2007-05-12

I have seen Natalie McMaster several times and have some of her previous recordings. This one is somewhat of a departure from her usual fiddle music, delving more into a mood from classical to klezmer. She still entertains marvelously and shows her versality with the music she has created here. It is a mix of warmth, joy and sadness from a lady who has an unmatched personality and talent. I find myself playing this again and again. The only down side is Michael McDonald's "Danny Boy".

A rewarding performer.......2007-03-09

Natalie McMaster is, amazingly, the real thing. She has huge talent, without the ego to match. She is such a great performer for her live audiences, talking, dancing, and of course fiddling. She gives credit to her family, her band, and her country. She's a charmer, and this CD has all of her charm and talent.

Sincerely - "yours Truly".......2007-02-23

Thoroughly enjoyable and such a virtuoso. I play it as I drift off to sleep. And I love the one about Peter Jennings - such a kind man - and we were all privileged to have him come into our home nightly for many years.

what a fiddle.......2007-02-20

How far can Natalie go? This time she pushes her limits far beyond. A mixture in instrumentation (not only the traditional ones, but also modern ones), plenty of jazzy moments and quiet traditional pieces. The driving force is amazing. She propels her band up to the maximum and seems to take much pleasure in it. I would like to give five stars and can not wait any longer to see this fiddle lady live in concert. Hopefully she will make some stops in central europe in the future.

Average customer rating: From someone who despises American musical theater A Mans Show Who knew Mr. Data had it in him? I Love It! SURPRISINGLY TERRIFIC

1776: The New Broadway Cast Recording (1997) Manufacturer: Tvt 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 General | Classical | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 1776 (Restored Director's Cut) 1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast) 1776: A Musical Play (Penguin Plays) 1776: P/V/G Vocal Selections Shenandoah (1975 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000000GU0 Release Date: 1997-12-16

Tracks:

1. ACT I: Sit Down, John - Brent Spiner/Michael X. Martin/Richard Poe/Tom Aldredge/John Herrera/Tom Riis Farrell...
2. ACT I: Piddle, Twidle and Resolve - Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell
3. ACT I: Till Then - Brent Spiner & Linda Emond/Orch/Mark Mitchell
4. ACT I: The Lees of Old Virginia - Merwin Foard/Pat Hingle & Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell
5. ACT I: But Mr. Adams - Brent Spiner/Pat Hingle/Paul Micheal Valley/John Herrara & Daniel Marcus/Orch/Mark Mitchell
6. ACT I: Yours, Yours, Yours - Brent Spiner & Linda Emond/Orch/Mark Mitchell
7. ACT I: He Plays The Violin - Lauren Ward/Pat Hingle & Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell
8. ACT I: Cool, Cool, Considerate Man - Michael Cumptsy/Orch/Mark Mitchell
9. ACT I: Momma Look Sharp - Erik J. McCormack/Macintyre Dixon & Joseph Cassidy/Orch/Mark Mitchell
10. ACT II: The Egg - Pat Hingle/Brent Spiner & Paul Michael Valley/Orch/Mark Mitchell
11. ACT II: Molasses to Rum - Gregg Edelman/Orch/Mark Mitchell
12. ACT II: Compliments - Linda Emond/Orch/Mark Mitchell
13. ACT II: Is Anybody There? - Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell

Customer Reviews:

From someone who despises American musical theater.......2007-06-04

Okay... wow.

In the Brent Spiner Fangirl Legal Contract, it specifies that said fangirl must purchase any and all vocal recordings containing said Brent Spiner (and that she will not, in any way or at any time, mention how much he sounds like Judy Garland on steroids). Which is why I purchased this CD.

He... ripped... into... this... part. That's the only way I can put it. I was floored from start to finish.

The work, as a whole, is something of a consuming thing. Be prepared to sit in silence for a few minutes after you're done with this one, because after hearing the whole thing, silence will be the only followup that does it justice.

A Mans Show.......2006-07-24

For anyone looking for male songs, or a male show to put on, this is the soundtrack for you. It has great ballads as well as big chorus numbers for the male sex. However the subject matter just didnt grab me by the throat and make me love it. History isnt my thing. That being said, the music and lyrics are great, and worth the money. This is a good one to get if your interested in broadway, but not the Rodgers and Hamerstein style. My favorite songs are "Molasses to Rum" and "Momma Look Sharp."

Who knew Mr. Data had it in him?.......2006-07-05

I saw this musical in NYC and have never been so moved by a Broadway show before. Brent Spiner has a lovely yet commanding voice that makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck in parts - you so believe in the rightness of his convictions as Adams. All the performances are first rate, but Spiner really shines.

The argument can be made that this musical was "of its time" meaning the 1960's, but I think the songs still hold up as they entertain as well as educate us. Much of the lyrics and dialogue are authentic.

Highly recommended.

I Love It!.......2006-02-27

The soundtrack will make you laugh, cry and sing along. You'll have goosebumps as you hear the songs of the men and women involved in the creation of our country.

SURPRISINGLY TERRIFIC.......2006-02-23

As a PURIST fan of ORIGINAL musicals, and not one who enjoys all the revivals (which indicates a lack of current writers...no surprise), I was AMAZED at how GOOD this revival is on recording. I am sorry I missed the show in New York.

Average customer rating: Best album I've heard in a very long time... yay Liked him in concert and Loved the C.D. eliot morris new fan

What's Mine Is Yours Eliot Morris Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gather Up Air Stereo Nightcrawler Long Island Shores All The Stars And Boulevards ASIN: B000GPI1HI Release Date: 2006-08-15

Tracks:

1. The Infancy Of Us
2. Balancing The World
3. Fault Line
4. The Moment You Believe
5. No One Has To Know
6. This Colorful World
7. I Will Try
8. Anyway
9. Wil She Ever Fall In Love Again?
10. Novocain
11. Love Rescue Me

Customer Reviews:

Best album I've heard in a very long time..........2007-06-18

Eliot Morris's debut album is perfect. Outstanding songwriting, outstanding production, outstanding vocals... If you're a fan of James Blunt, John Mayer, Counting Crows, etc... you will probably love this album. There have been a lot of comparisons to Eliot's voice an Counting Crow's lead singer Adam Duritz. Being a fan of Counting Crows also I think that's worth commenting on.

I think it's amazing how much the two sound alike both vocally and lyrically and Duritz is one of the greatest songwriters of the decade, but I think it's unquestionable that the best of his work is melancholy. Adam Duritz has transcended songs like Mr. Jones and Colorblind, but it's always to the well structured, shallow pop-hit like American Girls or Accidentally In Love that is the result. Adam is one of my favorite songwriters, so I don't mean any disrespect to him or to the talent it takes to craft a pop-hit. However, when you listen to Eliot's song This Colorful World, you discover something that's very dynamic, that also has real weight to it. It's not melancholy, but it's also not a flavor of the moment pop song. Eliot seems to effortless transition between the pessimistic and optimistic perspectives in his work and it doesn't come across as contrived (even if it probably is). If you have an appreciation for singer-songwriters you MUST check this guy out.

It's very difficult to give anything five stars, because when you do that I think you're saying you really believe the product could not possibly be any better, well this is a five star album. The weight behind this album is incredible, it feels like a life time of songs, slowly crafted to perfection. I have no idea how Eliot will follow this album, but I don't think he has to.

yay.......2007-06-08

my sister got his cd while it was still in the making and it was an acoustic one with some of the same songs, he ahd some othe rones that i wish he would have kept on the cd but this cd is very good and my mellow cd

Liked him in concert and Loved the C.D........2007-01-30

I saw Eliot Morris in concert with Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows and really enjoyed him, though I couldn't hear all of the lyrics from the lawn. This C.D. is terrific, with a nice mix of slow-paced and fast-paced songs. My favorite song is "This Colorful World," which he mentioned at the concert was the theme for Crayola Crayons ads. There are one or two songs that I'll sometimes skip when listening to the whole album, which is why I only rated this a four. But, if you like either Counting Crows or Goo Goo Dolls, then I suggest this album. He sounds just like the lead singer from the Crows.

eliot morris.......2006-11-05

i saw eliot in concert this summer, he has a very interesting voice, the cd is great. this is a "go to" cd when you need some new music. i hope we will be hearing a lot more from eliot. i would recommend this to everyone who likes to step away from the same old top forty..............

new fan.......2006-10-26

Got a sampler CD at borders, then saw him live in Chicago at the Double Door last week. He is one of the best new artists Ive heard. Don't know why they're not playing him on the radio yet - especially the best tunes on the album like "Faultline" or "No one has to know." He has an amazing blend of folk-rock-country, and the harmonizing is incredible. He also has tremendous range in his voice. Love the lap steel on faultline and others - amazing riffs. Pissed that the lap steel guitar player wasn't in town when he played last week, so he didn't play Faultline, but he promised next time he's in town.

Bottom line- recommend this album to anyone who likes groups with that blend, eg, anyone who likes the Jayhawks or the Bodeans. Every tune is really good, and some of them are incredibly catchy.

Average customer rating: Classic Rod Stewart Rod enters the 80's on top! Rod Stewart's Last Great One For Some Time Great album Rod's Yours

Tonight I'm Yours Rod Stewart Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Foolish Behaviour Camouflage Blondes Have More Fun A Night on the Town Body Wishes ASIN: B00004Y6O5 Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

1. Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)
2. How Long
3. Tora, Tora, Tora (Out With The Boys)
4. Tear It Up
5. Only A Boy
6. Just Like A Woman
7. Jealous
8. Sonny
9. Young Turks
10. Never Give Up On A Dream

Customer Reviews:

Classic Rod Stewart.......2005-10-15

This is very much like the 'old' Rod Stewart, classic vocals complimented by the brilliant guitars of Jim Cregan.

Pure rock at it's best.

Rod enters the 80's on top!.......2005-01-25

Only recently did I start buying some of Rod Stewart's full-length albums. I always liked alot of his 70's and 80's hits, but wanted a deeper look at some of his material of the era.

This is just about the perfect height of Rod's career. It's mostly upbeat and rocking, but with an 80's pop sound, and remnants of his disco era left (this was 1981--not long after) yet before he descended into adult contemporary hell around (and especially after) 1991.

1. The title track charges in with the energy of rockers like "Hot Legs" and the slight disco feel of "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy." It's very 80's sounding (that's a good thing!), with an electronic, hard-edged new wave beat. In fact, it could almost pass as hard rock.

2. How Long -- Rod turns out a great cover of the already great Four Tops song. This is more of a mid-tempo, 80's pop/rock/R&B sounding variation. I won't quite say it outdoes the original, but it's pretty close.

3. Tora Tora Tora -- Probably the hardest rocker on the album. It sounds alot like a rowdy-type party song he could've done with the Faces 10-15 years before, just with a slight 80's feel to it.

4. Tear it Up -- The upbeat party rock continues here, with this very classic/oldies-rock-inspired tune with an accoustic piano intro. In fact, the guitar riff strongly recalls "Johnny B. Goode."

5. Only A Boy -- Sounds like it could've been autobiographical, about Rod's younger days and his beginnings in rock n' roll. Stylistically, it's a mid tempo pop/rock number with a slight Scottish ballad tinge.

6. Just Like A Woman -- The second cover song here, this time of a Bob Dylan tune. Done in a somewhat ballad style, it's my least favorite song, but still not bad.

7. Jealous -- Another song that kinda lends itself to the early 80's, with traces of Rod's disco sound leftover. Mid to fast tempo rock that sounds alot like the Stones' "Miss You" (especially in the guitar riff).

8. Sonny -- The first of two softer ballads here, this one the superior of them both. Starting off with synth-styled keyboards reminding me of Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love for You" and ascending to a near-mid tempo toward the middle of the song.

9. Young Turks -- Ahh, the big hit that I love! The story of two teen lovers, Patty & Billy, who run away from home together. Rod tells it from a third person, but it seems to be more from their POV.

If you were to read the lyrics without hearing the music, you could easily think it was a country song. Not to scare y'all away, though, it's really a new wave-y pop/arena rock song, basically like a slightly toned-down version of the title track.

10. Never Give Up on a Dream -- The inspirational, touching, semi upbeat piano/pop ballad here, about (and dedicated to the memory of) runner Terry Fox, who died of cancer around the time this album was recorded.

I recently also found out that he had an album after this, BODY WISHES in 1983 (I always used to think 1984's CAMOUFLAGE was the follow-up!), which, from the two hits I've heard, keeps a pretty similar style.

Rod Stewart's Last Great One For Some Time.......2004-12-21

TONIGHT I'M YOURS was Rod Stewart's artistic comeback after the disposable disco sounds of BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN and FOOLISH BEHAVIOUR. Unfortunately, it was also his last good studio album until OUT OF ORDER, and his last great one until the 90s albums VAGABOND HEART, UNPLUGGED...AND SEATED, SPANNER IN THE WORKS, and WHEN WE WERE THE NEW BOYS. The opening title track and "Young Turks" show him applying his soulful pipes to great effect over electronic backing, while his version of Ace's "How Long" cuts the great original to shreds. The rockers "Tora Tora (Out With The Boys)" and "Tear It Up", plus the gospel-toned inspirational ballad "Never Give Up On A Dream" show his Memphis-Chicago-Texas-St. Louis-Muscle Shoals-Detroit-New Orleans-Kansas City blues/R&B/soul/rock & roll influences and "Only A Boy" reveals his roots in British Isles folk music. This album shows that he still had the ability, even after putting out crass disco pap, to record soulful, emotionally naked albums for the rest of his career. Unfortunately, he didn't; after a hot 1982 live album, he recorded the pieces of garbage BODY WISHES, CAMOUFLAGE, and ROD STEWART, with only his version of "People Get Ready", on Jeff Beck's FLASH, standing out among the vapid pop with which he so sabotaged his credit rating that it took VAGABOND HEART, with its highly inspirational rocker "Moment Of Glory", to truly reclaim himself and his career.

Great album.......2002-11-14

It's a great album for someone that likes rod stewart.
And the track tonight im yours is worth the price alone.

Rod's Yours.......2001-04-05

Tonight I'm Yours was Rod Stewart's first album of the 80's and accordingly it is heavily drenched in synthesizer sounds. The album will follow a trend of most of his 80's albums, a few very good songs (usually the singles) and alot of filler. The title track is a bouncy, catchy song that is plain old fun and "Young Turks" was a big hit (peaking at number 5) and is a little edgier that the title track, but it is also immensely catchy. His cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like A Woman" is good and "Never Give Up On A Dream" is very inspirational and a beautiful track. The rest of the album doesn't offer much.

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