Sun Years

1. End of the Road

2. Crazy Arms

3. You're the Only Star (In My Blue Heaven)

4. Born to Lose

5. Tomorrow Night

6. Silver Threads (Amongst the Gold)

7. I'm Throwing Rice

8. I Love You So Much It Hurts

9. Deep Elem Blues

10. Hand Me Down My Walking Cane

11. Crawdad Song

12. Dixie

13. Marines Hymn

14. Goodnight Irene

15. Will the Circle Be Unbroken

16. Old Time Religion

17. When the Saints Go Marching In

18. Turn Around

19. That Lucky Old Sun

20. I Love You Because

See all 183 tracks on this disc

Sun Years,Jerry Lee Lewis,Sun (UK)

Average customer rating: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Always a pleaser JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music John Barry: The Collection Summon the Heroes ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
2. Jaws-Main Theme
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
3. Hook-Main Themes
4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
9. Minority Report
10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
5. The Cowboys-Overture
6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
8. Family Plot-End Titles
9. The Fury-Main Titles
10. Superman-Main Theme
11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating: This is the one ahhhhhhhmazing!

Introstay Years Around The Sun Manufacturer: Manaloft Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Too Far Gone City Strollin ASIN: B000CSTER0 Release Date: 2005-12-27

Tracks:

1. Align
2. Dead Mans Sea
3. Dry Lake Bed
4. Sinclair
5. Soft Soul
6. Northfork
7. Warm Jets

Customer Reviews:

This is the one.......2006-11-06

This is the best album I have heard in a long time. A good band, finally. I don't know what else to say. The music is just so relaxing and powerful. Very emotional.

ahhhhhhhmazing!.......2006-04-01

I heard this band on fm94.9 in san diego and the second I heard it, i knew I had to get the CD. Each song is a stand alone work of art with the whole set making for a classic first record. If this band can keep up the momentum that they've started on Introstay, I can even imagine what they'll have in store for us in the future.

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Koolit: The Sun Years Plus Tommy Blake Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Goldrush Is Over: Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight The Pomus & Shuman Story: Double Trouble 1956-1967 ASIN: B000N4SHSK Release Date: 2007-03-26

Tracks:

1. Flat Foot Sam
2. Honky Tonk Mind (The Woman I Need)
3. Koolit
4. Freedom
5. All Night Long
6. Shake Around
7. I Dig You Baby
8. Ballad Of A Broken Heart
9. You Better Believe It
10. Mister Hoody
11. Sweetie Pie
12. Diesel Truck
13. Shake Around
14. I Dig You Baby
15. $ F---Olding Money
16. Window Of My Heart
17. You Better Believe It
18. Shake Around
19. Chuckie
20. If I'm A Fool
21. Lordy Hoody
22. You Better Believe It
23. Little Lovelight
24. Cool Alligator
25. I Still Love You
26. My Alice Faye
27. I'll Be Free
28. You Better Believe It
29. Hanging Judge

Album Description

Unbelievably rare rockabilly recordings from the golden era...1950's! The original demo of The Story Of A Broken Heart for Johnny Cash. Classics include '$F-Olding Money' (later recorded by The Fall), 'Flat Foot Sam', 'Honky Tonk Mind (The Woman I Need)', 'Koolit', and many more!

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Easy to Love: The Sun Years Plus Mack Self Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000Q8FVEG Release Date: 2007-06-11

Tracks:

1. Goin' Crazy
2. Everyday
3. Vibrate
4. Easy To Love
5. Lovin' Memories (false start)
6. Lovin' Memories
7. Mad At You
8. Willie Brown
9. Little One (false start)
10. Little One
11. Goin' Crazy
12. Everyday
13. Vibrate
14. Easy To Love
15. Lovin' Memories (false start)
16. Lovin' Memories
17. Mad At You
18. Willie Brown
19. Goin' Crazy
20. Everyday
21. Easy To Love
22. Got You On My Mind
23. Lovin' Memories
24. Jody McClain
25. Folsom Prison Blues
26. Yesterday's Gone
27. That Mexican Limbo
28. Breaking New Ground
29. You Put Those Tears In My Eyes
30. Bridges
31. Interview

Album Description

The most in-depth collection of Mack Self's early music ever released. Includes every title recorded at Sun along with previously unissued alternate takes. Contains full bio with new interview material and previously unpublished photographs. Also contains eight post-Sun recordings (1960-1972) including 19 previously unissued sides.

Album Details

Includes a 32 page booklet.

Average customer rating: Howlin' good collection!

Sun Years Howlin' Wolf Manufacturer: Blues Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Memphis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More 1929-1941 Breakin' It Up & Breakin' It Down ASIN: B00004TY1W Release Date: 2000-11-20

Tracks:

1. How Many More Years
2. Smile at Me
3. My Baby Walked Off
4. My Troubles and Me
5. Everybody's in the Mood
6. Bluebird
7. Well That's All Right
8. Baby Ride with Me
9. California Boggie
10. Look a Here Baby
11. Mr. Highway Man
12. Chocolate Drop
13. Color and Kind
14. Dorthy Mae
15. Decoration Day
16. Oh Red
17. Drinkin' C.V. Wine
18. My Last Affair
19. Come Back Home
20. California Blues

Customer Reviews:

Howlin' good collection!.......2002-03-25

This 20-track collection of Sun-label Howlin' Wolf boasts great music, superb sound, straightforward (if not overly-literate) biographical info in the liner notes, a feast of photos, and an economical price. Most of the tracks boast in-the-studio fidelity, including the wonderful alternate take of "How many more years," which is obviously mastered (and very well) from disk. Recording dates would have been nice (these hail from 1951 and 1952), but you can't have everything. No complaints from this customer.

This CD features Howlin' Wolf at his jazziest and refreshingly removed from the manufactured Delta sound the man is so much better known for from his Chicago days. No doubt, Wolf will be forever described in print as primitive and raw and primeval and Stone Age, and so on, but there's little that's primitive about these swinging, extended-chord-driven numbers, in spite of their speaker-taxing intensity and drive. Dig the whole-tone dominant-9th progression (gloriously distorted) that opens "Chocolate Drop" and which reemerges in the first instrumental chorus as quarter-note vs. eighth-note triplets. Marvel at the superbly smooth Willie Johnson lead-in to "Come Back Home" and the beautifully assured syncopation of "Everybody's In the Mood," a tune borrowed from, er, inspired by Glenn Miller's "In the Mood." Back door men and rural-style metaphors for procreative activity would have to wait a couple of years; at Sun, Wolf was too busy being in the groove. Too bad he couldn't have stayed there. This is, by far, his best material, which is another way of saying the blues don't get any better than this. For God's sake, buy this!

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Drinkin' Wine - The Sun Years...Plus Gene Simmons Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's Me Baby: The Sun Years Plus Workbench Songs Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk and Rockabilly ASIN: B000ICL3FG Release Date: 2006-11-13

Tracks:

1. I Don't Love You Baby
2. I Done Told You
3. Drinkin' Wine
4. Juicy Fruit
5. If I'm Not Wanted
6. Peroxide Blonde and a Hopped Up Model Ford
7. Mom and Pop
8. Blues at Midnight
9. Down on the Border
10. Crazy Woman
11. You Can't Break the Chains of Love
12. Shake Rattle and Roll
13. Drinkin' Wine
14. Money, Money, Money
15. I Done Told You
16. Juicy Fruit
17. If I'm Not Wanted
18. Guitar Boogie
19. Mom and Pop
20. Drinkin' Scotch
21. I Done Told You
22. Money, Money, Money
23. Down on the Border
24. Crazy Woman
25. Juicy Fruit
26. Shape You Left Me In
27. Bad Boy Willie
28. Goin' Back to Memphis
29. Out of This World
30. You Love Me Too
31. Prowlin'
32. Boo Doo
33. Gene Simmons Interview with Hank Davis

Album Description

An underrated Sun legend finally gets his due! Rare Sun classics in pristine, digitally restored sound! Many un-issued. Rockabilly at its very finest from a guy who grew up in Elvis' home town! Finally, this collection brings together all the essentials of Gene's recording career at Sun Records. Every title he cut at 706 Union Avenue is here, many in multiple takes. From his earliest Tupelo demos to more polished studio work, these tapes reveal as never before the heavy influence of southern blues on Gene Simmons' music. They also showcase the distinctive lead guitar work provided by Gene's brother, Carl. New interview material by Sun historian Hank Davis helps to round out the fullest picture yet of this underrated artist. As a bonus, we also present the first three recordings Gene made across Memphis at the Hi Records Studio in 1959, two of which appeared on the Checker label. All in all, this is the most comprehensive look yet at one of Sun's most enthusiastic rockabilly performers.

Average customer rating: Excellent The early years of Johnny Cash recording for Sun Records in Memphis Root fifth only Didn't Luther play the boogie strange? This is the quintessential Johnny Cash single disc Sun C.D.

The Sun Years Johnny Cash Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 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: At Folsom Prison Carl Perkins - Original Sun Greatest Hits At San Quentin Elvis At Sun Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash ASIN: B0000032S7 Release Date: 1990-01-05

Tracks:

1. Folsom Prison Blues
2. Hey Porter
3. I Walk The Line
4. Get Rhythm
5. Guess Things Happen That Way
6. Rock Island Line
7. Home Of The Blues
8. Luther Played The Boogie
9. Mean Eyed Cat
10. Big River
11. Next In Line
12. Come In Stranger
13. Train Of Love
14. There You Go
15. Ballad Of A Teenage Queen
16. So Doggone Lonesome
17. The Ways Of A Woman In Love
18. Give My Love To Rose

Amazon.com essential recording

With the steady churn of the Tennessee Two behind him, Cash introduced his unmistakable pared-down sound with these 18 late-1950s tracks. Cash's stark lyrics and dark baritone find sympathetic support from Luther Perkins' bare-boned twang and his own persistent strumming. "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hey Porter," and "Big River" show Cash's ability to build vivid imagery with simple lyrics. "I Walk the Line" and "Give My Love to Rose" exemplify his direct emotional appeal. Though his work and his sound remained consistent throughout his career, this compilation is the one to get if you want a one-disc introduction. It serves as both a collection of hits and an ideal demonstration of his minimalist style. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

82 tracks including all of his master recordings released by Sun, as well as a number of fascinating alternate takes, demos and fragments from studio rehearsals. The set's deluxe, fully-illustrated booklet includes detailed track-by-track analysis, an int

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-05-19

The Sun Years..is a excellent CD if your a Johnny Cash fan..some old songs that we haven't heard in a long time.If your a country music person...this is perfect for you.

The early years of Johnny Cash recording for Sun Records in Memphis.......2006-01-17

I am not absolutely sure but I have every reason to believe that the first Johnny Cash song I heard was "A Boy Named Sue." So when I first encountered the Cash persona it was as the guy who was performing to convicts on the classic "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" and "Johnny Cash at San Quentin" albums. What I did not not know was that "Folsom Prison Blues" was one of the first songs that Cash ever wrote back in 1954 when he was in the Air Force and it was not recorded until two years later when he signed with the legendary Sam Phillips at Sun Records in Memphis. These are some of the things that I learned from the Cash bio-pic "Walk the Line," and I suspect I am not alone in being interested in checking out Cash's early work after watching the film. That is what led me to track down this 18-track collection of Johnny Cash during "The Sun Years."

"Folsom Prison Blues" was set up in the film as Cash's first hit for Sun, but in fact when Cash came back to show Phillips that he could do more than gospel what he really played was "Hey Porter," which was released with "Cry, Cry, Cry" on the flip side and made #14 on the Country Singles chart in in 1955. The following year "Folsom Prison Blues" hit #4 and Cash had his first pair of #1 country hits with "Get Rhythm" and "Walk the Line." There are three more top Country singles with "Guess Things Happen That Way," "There You Go," and his biggest hit, "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen," which topped the charts for ten weeks. In 1958 Cash signed with Columbia and wrote fini to his days at Sun. Virtually every song here was a top ten single on the Country charts, "Give My Love to Rose" being the exception because it only made it to #13. You look at the chart success of these songs and you can see why Cash became a major figure in Country music in the 1950s: "Home Of The Blues: (#3), "Big River" (#4), "Next In Line" (#9), "Come in Stranger" (#6), "Train of Love" (#7), "So Doggone Lonesome" (#4), and "The Ways of a Woman in Love." Backing up Cash on all of these songs are the Tennessee Two, which originally consisted of guitarist Luther Perkins and bassist Marshall Grant.

There are only 18 tracks here so this is not a comprehensive collection (there is a five-disc version that has a better claim to that distinction). A few hits like "Don't Make Me Go" (#9), "All Over Again" (#4), and "What Do I Care" (#7), so there is room to quibble, but they are minor all things considered (remember, this is a Rhino album and they are the masters of reissuing blasts from the past). Besides, the three songs that are included that are not "hits"--"Rock Island Line," "Luther Played the Boogie," and "Mean Eyed Cat"--certainly represent the early Johnny Cash, which is ultimately what this album is all about. Just do not be surprised if this collection only whets your appetite for going back to the early years and hearing more from that period.

Root fifth only.......2005-11-06

Wow, Johnny cash songs with only Luther Perkins' root fifth guitar work. Every song has the unmistakable Luther Perkins beat. Amazing stuff!

Didn't Luther play the boogie strange?.......2005-04-09

This is a solid 18 track collection of some of the best songs that Johnny Cash recorded for Sun Records. Of course, almost everything Johnny Cash recorded for Sun Records was good, so this is by no means a complete collection of all his essential Sun recordings. But it is an excellent place to begin to discover the early years of Johnny Cash. Highly recommended.

This is the quintessential Johnny Cash single disc Sun C.D........2004-05-14

If you only buy 1 Johnny Cash cd, make it this one(though your 2nd purchase should be his life stuff from Louisisana Hayride Shows). This cd has the majority of hsi Sun hit songs, and his finest and most rockabilly oriented material from Fulson Prison Blues to Get Rhyth, as well as novelty hillbilly bop numbers like Luther Played the Boogie Woogie and ballads like I Walk the Line. A great cd, and a perfect into to the Sun recordings of johnny cash.

Average customer rating: Also See The Golden Roots Review The Golden Roots of the Silver Fox

The Complete Singles Plus: The Sun Years 1958-1963 Charlie Rich Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Complete Charlie Rich on Hi Records Feel Like Going Home: The Essential Charlie Rich The Essential Sun Collection Rockabilly Boogie Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration ASIN: B0000DZ3EY Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. Whirlwind
2. Philadelphia Baby
3. Big Man
4. Rebound
5. Lonely Weekends
6. Everything I Do Is Wrong
7. Gonna Be Waiting
8. School Days
9. On My Knees
10. Stay
11. Who Will The Next Fool Be
12. Caught In The Middle
13. Just A Little Bit Sweet
14. It's Too Late
15. Midnite Blues
16. Easy Money
17. Sittin' And Thinkin'
18. Finally Found Out
19. There's Another Place I Can't Go
20. I Need Your Love
21. Break Up
22. Goodbye Mary Ann
23. Gentle As A Lamb
24. Yes Ma'am
25. There Won't Be Anymore

Customer Reviews:

Also See The Golden Roots Review.......2004-11-23

It may be no secret by now that Charlie Rich was eclectic himself in his choice and style of music, so eclectic, so wide-ranging that he could not be categorized (a bit like Ray Charles). Due to that he never really achieved the success that he really deserved, years of countrypolitan or not, as nobody knew how to promote him. After "Behind Closed Doors" hit, the umpteen record companies that he had recorded for all seemed to release his songs from their vaults to capitalize on his new fame. I bought them all since I was not always able to when they first came out; they are all included in this package. Charlie had made new, equally as good or better. versions of his so-so hits (or non-hits) as he moved from record company to record company. Apparently he never did so with "A Little Bit Sweet", a favorite of this then-romantic teenager in the listening area of his home base of Memphis. "On My Knees", included here, was redone effectively with country singer Janie Fricke near the end of his countrypolitan reign. There was more than one version of "Sittin' and Thinkin'", a regional hit. The bluesy "There Won't Be Anymore" was restyled into a country hit in the mid-70s. The more ambitious version of "Midnight Blues" became an often-played album cut from "Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High"). The particular selection of the songs here seem very similar to the compilation "Original Hits and Midnight Demos" available in another venue. In any case, these are the originals from which the other versions sprang. This is a great piece of musical history. I value my own well-kept collection of these songs by a musician talented on all levels. I miss him.

The Golden Roots of the Silver Fox.......2003-12-21

Years before he found the sophisticated countrypolitan formula that would vault him to international fame in the mid-70s, Rich was a second-generation Sun rock 'n' roller. Starting in 1958, he released a string of truly fine singles that wed his background in R&B, blues and jazz to the reverbed energy of Sun's rockabilly sound. Surprisingly, he had virtually no commercial success in his six years at Sun, peaking at #22 with the self-penned "Lonely Weekends," hitting #67 on the country chart with "Who Will the Next Fool Be," and scraping the bottom of the pop chart at #111 with "Just a Little Bit Sweet."

Perhaps his delivery at such an early point in his career was just too similar to Elvis' contemporaneous work at RCA to capture its own audience. He sang with authority and not a little bit of swagger, but his Sun sides (actually released on the Sun subsidiary Phillips International) never ignited a commercial following. His success in placing songs with Sun labelmates suggests that perhaps Rich's style may have cut too smoothly across genres to engage those coming strictly from the worlds of rock 'n' roll, blues or R&B. It would be another 15 years before the record-buying world would wake up to his synthesis.

Rich's first single, "Whirlwind" b/w "Philadelphia Baby," shows a purer rockabilly sound to be a good fit for Rich's voice. By his second outing he was mixing in gospel ("Big Man"), and his third, "Lonely Weekends," adds blue country soul to the rock 'n' roll. He sang (and to a large extent, penned) doo-wop ("School Days"), Latin ballads ("On My Knees"), blues ("Who Will the Next Fool Be," "Midnight Blues"), R&B ("Easy Money," "Finally Found Out"), and pop jazz ("There's Another Place I Can't Go"). His versatility is admirable and effective, though it was probably confusing for the marketing folks at Sun.

Varese's compilation of Rich's original 10 singles (both A and B sides) is augmented by three album tracks and a pair of cuts previously unissued by Sun. Highlights among the bonuses are Rich's heartbroken, yet bouncy "Goodbye Mary Ann," the Jerry Lee Lewis styled piano rockabilly "Yes Ma'am," and the jazzy piano-driven blues growl "There Won't Be Anymore."

Fans familiar only with Rich's hit '70s sides, and perhaps "Lonely Weekend," as well as fans of '50s rock 'n' roll (or modern day revivalists like Big Sandy), will delight in this lesser explored side of The Silver Fox.

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The Jazz Years Paul Horn Manufacturer: Black Sun Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Special Edition ASIN: B000003P12 Release Date: 1993-11-19

Tracks:

1. Benny's Blues
2. Mirage For Miles
3. Fun Time
4. Love & Hate
5. Moer Or Less
6. Abstraction
7. Caesar & Cleopatra Theme
8. My Funny Valentine
9. Count Your Change
10. Short Politician
11. Lazy Afternoon
12. Anthony & Cleopatra Theme
13. Just Because We're Kids
14. Cleopatra's Palace Music
15. Without A Song
16. Yazz Per Favore

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan Joy and sadness perfectly combined Good music, okay performances

Music For Queen Mary-A Celebration Of The Life And Death Of Queen Mary Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Kirkby, Emma | Divas | Opera & Vocal | 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 Similar Items: The Coronation of King George II / The King's Consort · Robert King Glorious Sound of Brass ASIN: B000002AP6 Release Date: 1995-04-04

Tracks:

1. Anthem: I Was Glad
2. Anthem: Praise The Lord, O Jerusalem
3. Whilst He Abroad Does Like The Sun
4. The Sullen Years Are Past
5. Stript Of Their Green Our Groves Appear
6. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Symphony
7. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Chorus: Now Does The Glorious Day Appear
8. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Verse: Not Any One Such Joy Could Bring
9. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Tenor Solo: This Does Our Fertile Island With Glory Crown
10. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Chorus: Now Does The Glorious Day Appear
11. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Bass Solo: It Was A Work Of Full As Great A Weight
12. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Countertenor Solo: By Beauteous Softness Mixt With Majesty
13. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Verse: Her Hero, To Whose Conduct And Whose Arms
14. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Verse: Our Dear Religion
15. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Tenor Solo: No More Shall We The Great Eliza Boast
16. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Symphony
17. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Chorus: Now With One United Voice
18. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: O Dive Custos - Elegy On The Death Of Queen Mary
19. ODE FOR QUEEN MARY'S BIRTHDAY: Incassum, Lesbia - The Queen's Epicedium
20. The Queen's Farewell. March
21. The Queen's Farewell. March
22. March
23. THE BURIAL SERVICE: I Am The Resurrection (Morley)
24. THE BURIAL SERVICE: Thou Knowest, Lord (Purcell)
25. THE BURIAL SERVICE: Canzona (Purcell)
26. THE BURIAL SERVICE: I Heard A Voice (Morley)

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-01-27

Purcell compositions for Queen Mary span the whole of her brief reign. He provided music for her coronation, on April 11,1689; for the formal celebraton of her birthday on April 30 each year; and for her funeral, on March 5, 1695. At the coronation of William and Mary his 'I was glad' was one of 9 anthems performed during this ceremony. Purcell, in his position as Abbey Organist had tailored the music with precision. The opening passage is in stately block chords-straightforward for the choir to co-ordinate while proceeding along the nave, and arriving in their places just in time to watch the conductor for the closing bars. Later in the service the 2nd anthem by Purcell was sung:"Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem",
The centerpiece of this disc is the Ode for Queen Mary's birthday"Now does the glorious day appear" and glorious it is!!! It is divided into 14 sections; some solos, some duets and some choruses. It was easily the finest royal ode he had as yet composed, and also the most richly scored; laid out for five part strings, the violas being divided. Thanks to this exotic scoring, the ode abounds in moments of gorgeous opulence. For Mary's funeral services (she died at the age of 33) Purcell composed 3 pieces all included in this disc and all memorable.
The performers include Westminster Abbey Choir; the New London Consort; soloists: sopranos Emma Kirkby and Evelyn Tubb-countertenor Michael Chance-tenor Ian Bostridge-basses Stephen Richardson and Simon Birchall. All of this under the direction of Martin Neary.
The notable distinction of this recording is as follows and I quote from the accompanying jacket:"Complete music for Queen Mary's funeral, newly assembled and edited, and performed in Westminster Abbey by the Abbey Choir for the first time since 1695". The recording is beautifully adorned inside and out, and the sticker on the outside proclaims that it is music featured in the Westminster Abbey Funeral service fo Diana, Princess of Wales.

Joy and sadness perfectly combined.......2000-02-19

This CD is subtitled "A Celebration of the Life and Death of Queen Mary" and it thus divides into two sections. To begin with, we hear a number of works written for the Queen during her life, among which are short songs by John Blow (including "The sullen years are past" which has never been recorded before) and a massive setting of one of many odes for the royal birthday celebrations by Henry Purcell - "Now does the glorious day appear," which is a sweeping and powerful work with a variety of ground bass arias, duets, recitatives, choruses and orchestral symphonies - all making for a fine and rewarding listening experience.

In the second section, the focus moves onto music written during the mourning period after Queen Mary's death. Purcell continues to prove himself the greatest composer of the time, in his semi-sacred songs (in Latin) mourning her death, and in the music he wrote for her funeral. This section is indeed a highlight of the disc as it attempts, in a very scholarly way, to recreate the funeral in the Abbey as it might have sounded in 1695, with the Funeral Sentences by Thomas Morley interspersed with Purcell's own material and a number of Farewell Marches for trumpets and drums only.

The members of the Abbey Choir under Martin Neary do an admirable job of stepping into the shoes of their forebears under Purcell; accompanied by the period instrument-equipped New London Consort, the sound is truly magnificent. In addition, a number of prestigious soloists appear, including Emma Kirkby and Ian Bostridge (undoubtedly key performers for capturing the purity and delicacy of this music), Michael Chance (who seems a little under-utilised), Stephen Richardson (a rich and profound bass voice if ever I heard one) along with members of the Abbey Choir itself. Of special note- one does not often find a choral CD on which all three senior musical officials at the cathedral (Organist, Assistant Organist and Organ Scholar) are heard playing, but this is one such recording: Martin Baker and Stephen Le Prevost fill in organ continuo parts in various places, as does Dr Neary himself (who also plays the harpsichord for most of the solo pieces).

Arc of Light have done it again- a recording of extreme loveliness, going right down to the packaging which features some beautiful artistry (in fact, the main cover photograph is given an explanation in the booklet notes owing to the special way in which it was produced). A true gem in all respects.

Good music, okay performances.......1999-03-26

This disc presents a somewhat eclectic collection of music devoted to Queen Mary (mostly by Purcell, but by some other contemporaries as well). Despite the common theme I couldn't get rid of the feeling that the pieces didn't "click." Neither did the soloists sound at ease. Michael Chance, perhaps, deserves the most praise. But alas, some of the pieces that he normally sings (e.g. Incassum Lesbia) were given to sopranos, who couldn't do them nearly as much justice. The voice of one of the sopranos kept cracking up (don't know which one: the past-her-prime Emma Kirkby or whoever-she-is Evelyn Tubb). Ian Bostridge is undeniably a great performer, mainly known for his brilliant lieder interpretations. I don't want to say that baroque is not his cup of tea because he is vocally well suited to this repertory. Yet I didn't think he was as great in Purcell as many of his countrymen, such as John Mark Ainsley, Charles Daniels or Mark Padmore (to the extent one recording is enough of a basis to judge, which perhaps it is not). I don't want to be unfair, but I've heard Purcell performed better. This is not a bad recording, just not the best.

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