Import only 19-track collection includes all of the legendary songwriters hits spanning for the first time his entire career, 'Tell Her About It', 'Uptown Girl', 'Goodnight Saigon', 'New York State Of Mind', 'Only The Good Die Young' & 'Honesty'. Sony. 2004.
Piano Man-Very Best of,Billy Joel,Rock/Pop
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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00068C7WA Release Date: 2004-12-06 |
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- Don't Ask Me Why
- Piano Man
- New York State of Mind
- River of Dreams
- It's Still Rock & Roll to Me
- We Didn't Start the Fire
- Goodnight Saigon
- My Life
- She's Always a Woman
- She's Got a Way
- Scandinavian Skies
- Innocent Man
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- Only the Good Die Young
- All About Soul
- Honesty
- Just the Way You Are
Album Details
2004 Compilation Not Released in the USA.Customer Reviews:
"The Very Best..." is right!.......2006-09-05
Scandinavian Skies?.......2006-03-31
Scandinavian Skies?.......2006-03-31
Piano Man From The Standards.......2005-07-22
Piano Man: The Very Best Of Billy Joel is a single disc collection consisting of 19 tracks that the piano man has truly made a spectacle of. The songs here have really been remastered very well and still show his music simply is still alive. There are so many great songs here that are highlighted here including Piano Man, River Of Dreams, the hard driven We Didn't Start The Fire, all the way to Soul-driven tracks like Tell Her About It, The Grammy-Winning Just The Way You Are, Uptown Girl, and Movin' Out (Anthony's Song).
Yet, with the good sides about this collection, there are a lot of disadvantages from this collection. One of them, is that the collection is a little bit expensive, where you could get most of these tracks from another Billy Joel collection like 2001's Essential Billy Joel. Another disadvantage is that the album also does overshadow so many good songs as well like, The Longest Time, Say Goodbye To Hollywood, A Matter of Trust, and the upbeat Big Shot from 52nd Street.
Nevertheless, Billy Joel has truly made so many great songs for all to enjoy. It is just sad that with a generation that is more into acts like Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez, doesn't know how brilliant Billy Joel has made pop music. Still, Piano Man: The Very Best Of Billy Joel isn't a bad collection especially for anybody who doesn't have any of his records, but die hard longtime fans might want to avoid this collection. It doesn't really go to extremes.
Album Cover: B
Price: C
Mastering: B+
Songs: C+
Overall: C 1/2+
This is pure pleasure to me........2005-03-31
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Very Best of
Placido Domingo Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000083GOJ Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- Ill Mio Tesoro
- Un'aura Amorosa
- Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
- La Ci Darem La Mano
- Vani Sono I Lamenti...Svegliatevi Nel Core
- Pays Merveilleux...O Paradis
- Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Penetre...Salut ! Demeure Chaste Et Pure (Faust, Act III)
- Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini... O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere (Le Cid, Act III)
- None But The Lonley Heart
- Lensky's Aria
- Donna, Non Vidi Mai (Manon Lescauy Act, II)
- Ah, Manon, Mi Tradisce
- Dammi I Colori...Recondita Armonia
- E Lucevan Le Stelle (Tosca, Act III)
- Ch'ella Mi Creda (La Fanciulla Del West, Act III)
- Dai Campi, Dai Prati (Mefistofele, Act I)
- Virgini Muse...Quando Al Soave Anelito
- O Sink Hernieder, Nacht Der Liebe
- Was Am Besten Er Kann...Hoho! Hohei!
Tracks:
- Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida
- Su, Profetessa...Di Tu Se Fedele
- Forse La Soglia Attinse...Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti
- O Tu Che In Seno Agli Angeli
- Su, Cacciator...Fontainebleau!...
- Niun Mi Tema
- Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n
- Sckenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol
- Gern Hab'ich Die Frau'n Gekusst
- O Vaterland...Da Geh'ich Zu Maxim
- Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
- Mi Aldea
- Cancion Del Sembrador
- No Puede Ser
- Serenata
- Copillas De Belen
- Coplas Del Pastor Enamorado
- En Aranjues Con Tu Amor
- Jealousy Tango
- La Golondina
Amazon.com
Placido Domingo is a phenomenon, and every aspect of his artistry is on display in this 2-CD compilation, which includes arias from his signature roles in Italian, French, German, and Russian operas, and songs from Viennese and Spanish operettas. The original recordings range from the early 1970s to the present and show that though over the years his bright golden voice has taken on a darker, more burnished glow, it has retained the melting lyricism, the heroic ring, the thrilling top notes, and the focused intensity that make it instantly recognizable. (Comparing the Verdi arias included here with their counterparts of later vintage in the all-Verdi set The Tenor Arias bears this out.) The program demonstrates his stylistic and expressive versatility and his ability to instantly establish character and mood, from Lenski's sorrow (in Eugene Onegin), Cavaradossi's heart-rending despair (in Tosca), Otello's shattering agony, to Tristan's passion, Siegfried's exuberance, Faust's ardor (first in French by Gounod, then in Italian by Boito). In three Mozart arias, Domingo spins endless, perfectly shaped phrases with incredible breath control, then adds an oddity: the famous duet between Zerlina and Don Giovanni, a role he has not performed. Five Viennese operetta songs, one of which he also conducts, are delightful; there is a smile of pleasure in his voice, but not a hint of kitsch. By contrast, Tchaikovsky's "None but the Lonely Heart" is spoiled by an orchestration that is pure Hollywood. In the final Spanish group, he is on home ground and incomparable. This is a glorious record, a must for all lovers of great singing. --Edith EislerCustomer Reviews:
A great introduction to the art of Placido Domingo.......2007-07-04
This is a wonderful introduction to his artistry, and shows that he can sing well across a variety of styles and eras. Let's sample some cuts:
"Il mio Tesoro" (from Mozart's Don Giovanni) is a difficult aria to sing well. And Domingo is up to the challenge. He displays a smooth and rich voice. His is one of those distinctive tenor voices, like Tucker's or Pavarotti's, that is quickly recognizable. This is, as noted, a challenging piece and Domingo handles it well, showing off considerable vocal agility in the process.
From the same opera, "La ci darem la mano," a sweet duet with, in this instance, soprano Susan Graham. This seductive work is sung well by both parties and is a ravishing version.
From Puccini's "Tosca," "Recondita armonia." At the close, his voice rises above orchestra and chorus. Overall, well and richly sung.
And now for something very different. . . The "Forging Scene" from Siegfried. One may not think of Domingo as a heldentenor, but he does a serviceable job here. His voice sometimes appears a bit light, but, overall, he does estimable work. He catches Siegfried's spirit as he forges the shattered remains of his father's sword, "Nothung." When he sings the name of his sword at the close, with the leitmotif ringing out from the orchestra, it is an affecting moment.
Then, "Celeste Aida" (from Verdi's opera). A stentorian voice well deployed to meet the challenges of this wonderful aria. Some tenors scoop as they move from those lower to the higher notes; Domingo's voice is well controlled here. The final high note is well hit.
Strauss (Junior's) "Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n" is a romp! A fun piece and well sung by Domingo. He demonstrates, as before, excellent vocal agility.
Lehar's "O Vaterland" is also fun. It is a sprightly tune sprightly sung.
Finally, he ends the second CD with a traditional Spanish tune--"La Golondrina." He does not overpower this work with operatic technique. He sings it well and affectingly.
So, all in all, if one wants a good introduction to Placido Domingo's vocal oeuvre, this is a very strong starting point.
This is really the best........2007-05-16
If you like Placido at all, you must have this CD........2005-04-06
Rare And Great Domingo Classics.......2005-03-08
He is a great force in opera.
Even in his old age, he does'nt seem to be slowing down or call it quits. Recent performances (2000-2005) include Eugene Onegin, the lead in Queen of Spades, Rasputin in Debra Dratell's Nicolas and Alexandra, Idomeneo and his next role Parsifal. He is the singular tenor who mastered every repertoire- Mozart (Don Ottavio, Tamino...unfortunately Domingo as Don Giovanni is a miscast because he is too noble and romantic and GOOD to be a bad guy)..to Puccini heros (Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca, Dick Johnson in Fanciualla Del West, Rodolfo in Boheme, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Calaf in Turandot) Verdi heroes (Radames in Aida, Don Carlos, Stiffelio, etc) to the French repertoire...Gounod (Faust, Romeo) Meyerbeer heroes, Massenet hero (Des Grieux, Le Cid) and Saint Saens (Samson) the list goes on and on. When this man dies, an era will die with him. His legend will live on because he will leave behind dozens of albums, movies and memories......
A real Bobby Dazzler.......2004-02-19
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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EOUSN6 Release Date: 2006-07-11 |
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- Don't Ask Me Why
- Piano Man
- New York State of Mind
- River of Dreams
- It's Still Rock & Roll to Me
- We Didn't Start the Fire
- Goodnight Saigon
- My Life
- She's Always a Woman
- She's Got a Way
- Scandinavian Skies
- Innocent Man
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- Only the Good Die Young
- All About Soul
- Honesty
- Just the Way You Are
Album Description
Import only 19-track collection includes many of Joel's biggest hits and, although it is nearly impossible to compile a single CD collection of Billy Joel's extraordinary career, this CD comes awfully close to perfection. Apart from the usual selection of great hit songs including' Tell Her About It', 'Uptown Girl', 'Goodnight Saigon', 'New York State Of Mind', 'Only The Good Die Young' and 'Honesty'. there are a few surprises here as well. The original Radio Edits of 'Just The Way You Are', 'All About Soul', 'We Didn't Start The Fire' and 'Piano Man' (with an entire verse edited out!) are making their debut on a Billy Joel CD here. It's time to either reacquaint yourself with his music or perhaps experience the Joel magic for the first time! Sony. 2006.
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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000JVT04W Release Date: 2007-06-25 |
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- Don't Ask Me Why
- Piano Man
- New York State of Mind
- River of Dreams
- It's Still Rock & Roll to Me
- We Didn't Start the Fire
- Goodnight Saigon
- My Life
- She's Always a Woman
- She's Got a Way
- Scandinavian Skies
- Innocent Man
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- Only the Good Die Young
- All About Soul
- Honesty
- Just the Way You Are
Album Description
2007 re-release of the Special Edition two disc set (CD + PAL/Region 0) now features a third disc that includes 'All My Life', Billy's first new Pop/Rock studio recording in 13 years, , as well as three previously unavailable live recordings from his 12 night stand at Madison Square Garden in 2006. The Aussie pressing of the full-length Piano Man: Very Best Of CD drops 'Don't Ask Me Why' and 'Scandinavian Skies' from the U.S. tracklisting but adds the epic 'Scenes From An Italian Restaurant' in their place. The DVD features a 14 track live concert recorded during his 1994 River Of Dreams tour. This 2007 edition comes housed in a commemorative tour slipcase with the Australian tour dates printed on the back. Sony.Album Details
In Addition to the 18 Classic Songs on "Piano Man: The Very Best Of", the Australian Exclusive Edition also Includes a Bonus Dvd Including a Live Concert Recorded in Frankfurt During the 1994 'river of Dreams' Tour. It Just Gets Better to Commemorate his First New Studio Recording in 13 Years, this Collection is Now Being Released for a Limited Time with a Bonus CD Includng the Track, "All My Life", as Well as Three Previously Unavailable Live Recordings from his 12 Night Stand at Madison Square Garden in 2006. This Special Edition is Packaged in a Commemorative Slipcase with the 2006 Australian Tour Dates Printed on the Back, Housed in a Cardboard Sleeve. The Third Disc is Shrink-wrapped to the Package.
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The Very Best of Classical Music for Your Life (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0007PLLZ6 Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
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Best of Broadway: The Music of the Night
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006314E Release Date: 2002-03-12 |
Tracks:
- The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night
- Fiddler On The Roof: Medley: Sunrise, Sunset / If I Were A Rich Man / Matchmaker, Matchmaker
- The Gay Divorce: Night And Day - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
- Very Warm For May: All The Things You Are - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
- Lady, Be Good: The Man I Love - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - Rita Williams
- My Fair Lady: The Rain In Spain
- Three Penny Opera: Pirate Jenny
- Miss Saigon: The Last Night Of The World
- Grease: Summer Nights
- Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do
- The Music Man: Goodnight, My Someone
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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000H7JDRC Release Date: 2006-09-18 |
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- Piano Man
- New York State of Mind
- River of Dreams
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
- We Didn't Start the Fire
- Goodnight Saigon
- My Life
- She's Always a Woman
- She's Got a Way
- Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
- Innocent Man
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- Only the Good Die Young
- All About Soul
- Honesty
- Just the Way You Are
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It [DVD][*]
- Uptown Girl [DVD][*]
- Piano Man [DVD][Live][*]
- New York State of Mind [DVD][Live][*]
- River of Dreams [DVD][*]
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me [DVD][*]
- We Didn't Start the Fire [DVD][*]
- Goodnight Saigon [DVD][Live][*]
- My Life [DVD][*]
- All About Soul [DVD][Live][*]
Album Description
CD+DVD (NTSC/Region 0). Piano Man- Greatest Hits Collection from one of the best-loved singer songwriters of the 70's and 80's. Joel combined his love of Beatlesy pop and classic Tin Pan Alley songwriting to produce great hits such as 'Uptown Girl', 'We Didn't Start The Fire'and 'The River Of Dreams', which are included here along with all his other top tunes. The album is released to coincide with 'Movin' Out', the musical based on his songs, which is also available on CD. This version includes a DVD that includes 10 tracks of music videos and live performances. Sony/BMG. 2006.Album Details
Special Edition of the 2004 Single Disc Collection that Documents the Piano Man's Long Career from the 1970's to the Early Nils. 19 Great Classics in all Along with a Bonus Dvd with 10 Video Presentations; Seven Promotional Video Clips and Three Live Performances.
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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GH2PXM Release Date: 2006-08-22 |
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- Piano Man
- New York State of Mind
- River of Dreams
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
- We Didn't Start the Fire
- Goodnight Saigon
- My Life
- She's Always a Woman
- She's Got a Way
- Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
- Innocent Man
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- Only the Good Die Young
- All About Soul
- Honesty
- Just the Way You Are
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It [DVD][*]
- Uptown Girl [DVD][*]
- Piano Man [DVD][Live][*]
- New York State of Mind [DVD][Live][*]
- River of Dreams [DVD][*]
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me [DVD][*]
- We Didn't Start the Fire [DVD][*]
- Goodnight Saigon [DVD][Live][*]
- My Life [DVD][*]
- All About Soul [DVD][Live][*]
Album Description
Limited Asian two disc (CD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) pressing of this top notch compilation by one of the finest and most successful U.S. singer/songwriters of all-time. The CD features 18 of Joel's finest (this version drops 'Don't Ask Me Why' and 'Scandinavian Skies' and adds the epic 'Scenes From An Italian Restaurant') while the DVD features 10 tracks including six videos ('Tell Her About It', 'Uptown Girl', 'The River Of Dreams', 'It's Still Rock And Roll To Me', 'We Didn't Start The Fire' and 'My Life') and four live performances ('Piano Man', 'New York State Of Mind', 'Goodnight Saigon' and 'All About Soul'). Sony/BMG. 2006.
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Piano Man-Very Best of
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A2GKGG Release Date: 2004-12-14 |
Album Description
Import only 19-track collection includes all of the legendary songwriter's hits spanning for the first time his entire career, 'Tell Her About It', 'Uptown Girl', 'Goodnight Saigon', 'New York State Of Mind', 'Only The Good Die Young' & 'Honesty'. Sony. 2004.
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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000EQ4600 Release Date: 2006-08-22 |
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- Piano Man
- New York State of Mind
- River of Dreams
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
- We Didn't Start the Fire
- Goodnight Saigon
- My Life
- She's Always a Woman
- She's Got a Way
- Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
- Innocent Man
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- Only the Good Die Young
- All About Soul
- Honesty
- Just the Way You Are
Tracks:
- Tell Her About It [DVD][*]
- Uptown Girl [DVD][*]
- Piano Man [DVD][Live][*]
- New York State of Mind [DVD][Live][*]
- River of Dreams [DVD][*]
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me [DVD][*]
- We Didn't Start the Fire [DVD][*]
- Goodnight Saigon [DVD][Live][*]
- My Life [DVD][*]
- All About Soul [DVD][Live][*]
Album Description
CD+DVD (PAL/Region 0). Piano Man- Greatest Hits Collection from one of the best-loved singer songwriters of the 70's and 80's. Joel combined his love of Beatlesy pop and classic Tin Pan Alley songwriting to produce great hits such as 'Uptown Girl', 'We Didn't Start The Fire'and 'The River Of Dreams', which are included here along with all his other top tunes. The album is released to coincide with 'Movin' Out', the musical based on his songs, which is also available on CD. This version includes a DVD of music videos and live performances. . *Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. BMG. 2006.Rock Music:
