Carolina Dreams

1. Fly Like an Eagle

2. Heard It in a Love Song

3. I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You

4. Life in a Song

5. Desert Skies

6. Never Trust a Stranger

7. Tell It to the Devil

Tracks:

Fly Like An Eagle
Heard It In A Love Song
I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You
Life In A Song
Desert Skies
Never Trust A Stranger
Tell It To The Devil
Silverado (Live Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

Oldie but a Goodie.......2007-03-08

Just couldn't get the song "Heard It In A Love Song" out of my head so had to buy this.

The band excells in this album-my favorite is the flute player. I had the pleasure of hearing them live and they were rockin'.

Tell It To The Devil.......2006-10-14

This is such a great MTB album. They were a great band and this really highlights how good they were. Even though there are only 7 tracks (a bonus track not counted) they were all great. Not a very long album but most of their albums were like this so there is no difference. I like all the songs here. Fly Like An Eagle is one of my favorites. MTB rocks so go get this album.

MTB's Artistic Comeback Continues.......2005-04-19

The Marshall Tucker Band continue their artistic comeback (following the mediocre SEARCHIN' FOR A RAINBOW) with CAROLINA DREAMS. Most of the songs are great, and even with a few clunkers present, I would have no qualms about asking a pretty girl for a dance to this one, even if she wasn't part of the "in crowd." If you love the Allman Brothers Band, the Outlaws, or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you'll love this one.

Commercial peak; artistic valley.......2004-09-21

This appears to be such a great album, with its handsome cover and clever title. I bought the Marshall Tucker albums back in seventies on LP's and always thought that Caroline Dreams was one of the best, until I really listened to it. Carefully listening to this one, and comparing it to others, it is one of Marshall Tucker's weaker efforts.

Like most Marshall Tucker albums, the original album was fairly short at 37 minutes. This new release includes a bonus track, a 4 minute live version of Silverado, so this CD is 41 minutes long. When you have a CD that is that short, every track had better be great.

There are only two really great songs, Heard it in A Love Song and Never Trust a Stranger. Desert Skies and Fly Like an Eagle are merely just good songs. Tell It To the Devil and Life in a Song are only fair. The one long number, I Should Have Never Started Loving You, is repititious and just grates on too long. It would have been much better cut in half (and I love long songs).

It is good to see that the whole Marshall Tucker catalog is being remastered and re-issued. The first CD releases, the sound was flat. And then, they were completely unavailable for some time.

About a year or so ago, someone was selling all of Marshall Tucker's master tapes on ebay. They had the masters to all the studio recordings plus hundreds of hours of live material. But, they did not own the lisence to this material, so you couldn't produce to the material until you worked out a lisencing agreement.

The group's bassist, Tommy Caldwell, died in 1980. The group broke up in 1983, with the leader, Toy Caldwell, going off an doing a solo act for some time. He died in 1993. The lead singer, Doug Gray, created a whole new Marshall Tucker Band, that played country and gospel music. I did not like what I have heard from the new band.

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I remember getting this album in 1978!!!
"CAROLINA DREAMS" NEVER GET BETTER THAN THIS!
Carolina Dreams
THE LAST STAKE
He Ain't All There, Is He?

Carolina Dreams
The Marshall Tucker Band
Manufacturer: K-Tel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

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Just Us

ASIN: B000000S2N
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Fly Like An Eagle
Heard It In A Love Song
I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You
Life In A Song
Desert Skies
Never Trust A Stranger
Tell It To The Devil

Customer Reviews:

I remember getting this album in 1978!!!.......2004-04-20

Back then I only listened to hard and heavy rock in my early teens. This co-worked owed my money and gave me this album, he said it was super good. I listened to it and HOT DAMN!!! I fell in love with it. After "Carolina Dreams," I welcomed Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allmans, Blackfoot, and all country rock music!!!! Thank God for MTB and especially this album, because it totally rocks, great guitar sound on Toy's Les Paul and they have a wonderful "jazzy" feel to some songs. They truly do rock so good. Take it from someone who luvs Sabbath, Zep, Riot, BOC, Alice, Montrose, UFO, Q'Ryche, Scorps etc....

"CAROLINA DREAMS" NEVER GET BETTER THAN THIS!.......2004-03-19

With the band at its artistic creative peak with a superb,well-crafted 7-song set, excellent production, and soothing eye catching cover and album art, 1977's "Carolina Dreams" arguably is the 70's country rock genre's most sophisicated album ever. The album contains several of MTB's best tracks including their first commercial breakthrough smash, "Heard It In A Love Song". The band's fine, consistent texture in their songs is evident throughout with the flawless guitars of Toy Caldwell and George McCorkle, the masterful bass of Tommy Caldwell, pristine lead and harmony vocals of Doug Gray, the flair of Jerry Eubanks on the saxes and flute, and the tight drumming of Paul Riddle capped off with the awesome horn section arrangements. Each fantastic song gives you the feel of breathing cool, fresh country air while sitting on your porch rockin'away and gazing at the gleaming stars - feelin' good!

Note: Watch out for a re-issue of this album on CD coming soon on the SHOUT!Factory/Ramblin'Records label. The CD is currently out on the hard-to-find AJK Music label.

Carolina Dreams.......2003-08-08

In 1977, the Marshall Tucker Band had already established themselves as having one of the largest fan bases in southern rock. But it wasn't until 1977 that the South Carolina based Marshall Tucker Band had their first big hit, being "Heard It In A Love Song", one of the greatest songs of the country rock genre. Toy Caldwell sure had a gift for writing. The album starts off with plenty of energy on "Fly Like An Eagle", and then moves into "Heard It In A Love Song". "I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You" is a 7+ minute slow, bluesy track, something the Tucker boys did well. "Life In A Song", is an energized, horn-driven tune, but my favorite number is "Desert Skies", a laid back cowboy trail song. "Never Trust A Stranger" and "Tell It To The Devil" close the album out very effectively. Doug Gray singing is top-notch, Toy Caldwell smokes on guitar, and Tommy Caldwell, Paul Riddle, George McCorkle, and Jerry Eubank's flute make the Marshall Tucker Band one of the most creative and versatile rock bands of the `70s. However, they had a hard time continuing to make this high of quality of southern rock after this album.

THE LAST STAKE.......2003-07-12

This is the "last" Marshall Tucker Band "country" CD. What a great CD! Heard It In A Love Song, I Should Have Never Started Loving You, Desert Skies and Tell It To The Devil are the best tracks on this CD. To this day, I'm always scratching my head wondering why the MTB "formula" drastically changed in their next CD - Together Forever. See my scathing review.

He Ain't All There, Is He?.......2002-10-25

The remnants of Lynyrd Skynyrd just keep on truckin, but without Van Zant they basically got nothing going on. If you are an Almond Brothers Fanatic, or a worshipful devotee of Skynard, you might like MTB's uninspired southern boogie posturing, but everyone else should avoid.

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Carolina Dreams
The Marshall Tucker Band
Manufacturer: K-Tel Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002BGDFS
Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

Fly Like an Eagle
Heard It in a Love Song
I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You
Life in a Song
Desert Skies
Never Trust a Stranger
Tell It to the Devil

Average customer rating:

I remember getting this album in 1978!!!
"CAROLINA DREAMS" NEVER GET BETTER THAN THIS!
Carolina Dreams
THE LAST STAKE
He Ain't All There, Is He?

Carolina Dreams
The Marshall Tucker Band
Manufacturer: K-Tel Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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Just Us

ASIN: B00005Y7FS
Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

Fly Like an Eagle
Heard It in a Love Song
I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You
Life in a Song
Desert Skies
Never Trust a Stranger
Tell It to the Devil

Customer Reviews:

I remember getting this album in 1978!!!.......2004-04-20

"CAROLINA DREAMS" NEVER GET BETTER THAN THIS!.......2004-03-19

Note: Watch out for a re-issue of this album on CD coming soon on the SHOUT!Factory/Ramblin'Records label. The CD is currently out on the hard-to-find AJK Music label.

Carolina Dreams.......2003-08-08

THE LAST STAKE.......2003-07-12

He Ain't All There, Is He?.......2002-10-25

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Chlorine Dreams

Manufacturer: Animal Thug
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAG96M
Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

Explanation
Level 26
The Undertow
The Church
Kombat Music
Leave the Light On
Fitzwell
Burn the House
For the Haters
The Onlooker
My Trail of Dead
Weight of Z
Supavisor
Beats Died Today
The Rising Son
Red Sky

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A Class of its Own
A Splendid Recording

Return: Art Songs from Carolina

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005NNFW
Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

Three Folk Songs From The Appalachian Songbook: Naomi Wise
Three Folk Songs From The Appalachian Songbook: Groundhog
Three Folk Songs From The Appalachian Songbook: Bonnie Blue Eyes
July Midnight
Tristram In The Woods
Song Of Innocence
Plight Of The Duchess
Nocturne
Grotesque
Love's Seasons: Not In A Silver Casket
Love's Seasons: Moon, That Against The Lintel Of The West
Love's Seasons: Clearly My Ruined Garden As It Stood
Love's Seasons: Summer, Be Seen No More
Love's Seasons: Now By The Path I Climbed I Journey Back
Flock Of Dreams
Matin Song
Mother Moon
Elegy For A Tired Cook
Marigold
Dark Days Or Fair
Return: Father
Return: Retiring
Return: I Went Back

Customer Reviews:

A Class of its Own.......2003-08-18

I have had the privilege of seeing Marilyn Taylor live, and the sound of her voice on recording is every bit as expressive and entrancing as her face and acting in person.
One senses that Taylor's voice effortlessly negotiates Frazelle's music, which has the quality of folk music set in a classical genre. Taylor instinctively adopts the vernacular and inflection of the characters and makes a (refreshing) departure from traditional lines. As she said about these songs, "My voice sat down in this music. It kicked its shoes off and felt cold bare earth and said, `This is home.'" Taylor indeed brings this "classical" music home to the listener.
Taylor further shows her gifts for stylistic flexibility and interpretive nuance as she brings to life Vardell's and Ward's more traditional music. One can almost see the far off look in her eyes as she whispers love's memories. The strength in her mid-range makes her all the more qualified to communicate such tender poetry. A listener is wrapped around her finger as she sings these stories.

A Splendid Recording.......2003-08-06

RETURN: ART SONGS FROM NORTH CAROLINA is a splendid recording representing works by three well-respected composers long associated with the state of North Carolina and its musical heritage. Soprano, Marilyn Taylor, brings forth a renewing and highly musical interpretation to each work. Accompanied by first-rate pianist, Robert Brewer, Taylor sings with conviction, warmth, and sensitivity, placing herself and her voice in character for the work she is performing. This recording would serve as an excellent addition to any personal collection or music library.

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Their variety of material has plenty to thrill bluegrass audiences

Hopes and Dreams
The Linville Ridge Band
Manufacturer: Linville Mountain Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAKIX2
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

I've Lost the Will to Try
River of Love
Spanish Oak
When Uncle Came Home from the War
Grave Could Not Hold Him
Back to Dixie
Lift Him Up
Never Again
Why He Went to Calvary
Old Joe Clark
Time Is a Healer
I'd Rather Die Young

Customer Reviews:

Their variety of material has plenty to thrill bluegrass audiences.......2005-11-25

Playing Time - 33:44 -- Together since 2002, The Linville Ridge Band takes their name from a significant geographic landmark near their western North Carolina home which is also known for a rich traditional and bluegrass music heritage. Preserving this heritage is one of the goals of band members Aaron Ramsey (guitar, dobro), David Wiseman (mandolin), Perry Woodie (banjo, dobro), and Michael Ramsey (bass). Three of the musicians had previously performed for a decade in the band, Damascus Road Acoustic Gospel. Playing his Lebeda mandolin, Aaron won the 2002 Merlefest mandolin contest.

All four are snazzy pickers who also share the lead vocal responsibilities on 2-3 songs apiece. While none of them have simply killing knockout voices, they capitalize on their individual vocal strengths to arrange each song for maximum benefit. Also, more emotion seems apparent when a songwriter sings his own compositions as Mike Ramsey does on "Lift Him Up" and "When Uncle Came Home from the War." The latter, sung with his son Aaron, is a hard-hitting ballad which tells the story of Mike's great-uncle returning from World War II with some provocative questions about the sacrifices and value of war. Perry Woodie penned four originals for this project, and he sings lead on the opener "I've Lost the Will to Try" which is a good song with the potential to be covered by a national bluegrass act. Woodie's "Time is a Healer" is a contemporary bluegrass composition with some good insight and advice when loves goes wrong. Woodie also wrote the flashy instrumental "Spanish Oak," a high-test offering that allows the banjo, mandolin and guitar players plenty of room to demonstrate their adept, nimble-fingered skill. Some of the songs on "Hopes and Dreams" could've been embellished with a little hot fiddling, either by Wiseman or a guest artist. They take this approach on "Old Joe Clark" by featuring David's fiddling, as well as enlisting the support of their friend and octogenarian Herb Lambert on mandolin.

The Linville Ridge Band performs primarily in North Carolina, but they also occasionally travel further afield to appear throughout adjacent southeastern states. With a variety of traditional, contemporary, and Gospel material in their repertoire, the group offers plenty to thrill audiences. The album also confirms that bluegrass is deep within their hearts. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

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