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1. Nightingale

2. Goodnight Gretchen

3. Feel the Pressure

4. Waiting for the Tide

5. Fortress of Solitude

6. Upside Down + Inside Out

7. Borderline

8. Better Than You

9. Hellfire

10. One Armed Man

11. Home Again

12. Epilog

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Average customer rating: Beautiful Awesome Excellent Music tracks from Movie Complete? Great Collection, Poor Packaging

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - The Complete Recordings Howard Shore Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - The Complete Recordings The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ringers - Lord of the Fans The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition) ASIN: B000BNI90O Release Date: 2005-12-13

Tracks:

1. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Prologue: One Ring ...
2. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Shire
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Bag End (Featuring ...)
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Very Old Friends
5. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Flaming Red Hair
6. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Farewell Dear Bilbo
7. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Keep It Secret, Keep ...
8. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/A Conspiracy Unmasked
9. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Three Is Company
10. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Passing of the Elves
11. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Saruman the White
12. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/A Shortcut to Mushrooms
13. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Strider
14. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Nazgul ...

Tracks:

1. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Weathertop
2. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Caverns of Isengard
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Give Up the Halfling
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Orthanc
5. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Rivendell
6. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Sword That Was ...
7. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Council of ...
8. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Great Eye
9. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Gilraen's Memorial
10. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Pass of Caradhras
11. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Doors of Durin
12. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Moria
13. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Gollum
14. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Balin's Tomb

Tracks:

1. Khazad-Dum
2. Caras Galadhon (featuring Lament for Gandalf, performed by Elizabeth Fraser)
3. The Mirror of Galadriel
4. The Fighting Uruk-hai
5. Parth Galen
6. The Departure of Boromir
7. The Road Goes Ever On (part 1)
8. May It Be (composed and performed by Enya)
9. The Road Goes Ever On (part 2. featuring In Dreams, perfomed by Edward Ross)
10. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Khazad-D
11. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Caras Galadhon ...
12. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Mirror of Galadriel
13. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Fighting Uruk-Hai
14. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Parth Galen
15. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Departure of Boromir
16. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Road Goes Ever ...
17. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/May It Be
18. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Road Goes Ever ...

Amazon.com

As fans of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy know, each film exists in two versions: the theatrical one and the extended one that appeared on DVD. This luxurious box set--which also comes with a detailed essay on the movie's musical themes--features the full extended score, so many cues not on the CDs of the individual movies are included. Granted, the majority of listeners will be perfectly happy with the shorter versions of the scores--it's a safe bet that most people can live without hearing, say, Ian McKellen's 35-second-long ditty "The Road Goes Ever On" at the beginning of "Bag End," or Viggo Mortensen's performance of his own composition, "The Song of Lúthien," within the track "The Nazgûl." But if you're a completist and/or a devotee of Howard Shore's pounding tympani and overwhelming choral compositions (featured particularly prominently on disc 3, a large chunk of which is devoted to a battle scene), then this set is a dream come true. Audiophiles should note that the fourth disc, a DVD, offers the score in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Fire up those speakers so the whole shire can hear. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

An epic film score receives epic treatment with The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring/Complete Recordings. Released for the first time on CD, the complete score for the first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy contains more than 180 minutes of music on three CDs plus a DVD-Audio disc of the entire score in Surround Sound. Breathtaking and majestic, the 2001 Oscar and Grammy winning score compsted by Howard Shore also includes Enya's Oscar nominated "May It Be." For fans of any of The Lord of the Rings films, the Fellowship of the Ring/Complete Recordings is an essential experience.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-06-15

I picked up this set because I am both a LOTR fan, movies and books and I need music to help me work. There are some tracks that I skipped over, like the short little ditties in the bar, but many of the songs, such as the Elvish chants are easy to get lost in - its just too bad they don't last longer. The packaging really is well done, though the DVD disc was loose when I received it in the mail, but unharmed. I will have to wait until the price on the second set comes down a little more, but I can't wait for ROTK.

Awesome.......2007-06-12

This is by far the editon to get if you loved the lord of the rings soundtrack. It has every song on it from the extended edition. and the DVD-A version is very nice.

Excellent Music tracks from Movie.......2007-05-03

Brings the movie back as you listen to the full version of the track.

Complete?.......2007-04-07

This CD collection is wonderful; it has much of the material from the movie that was only included in the extended edition DVD, but it is far from complete. While it does have the complete version of "The Passing of the Elves" and two versions of "The Road Goes Ever On", many of the songs are highly incomplete and inferior to the originals. "Aniron," the theme for Aragorn and Arwen performed by Enya, is incomplete and the lyrics are hard to match to what is being sung. The sound quality for this song is even worse on the accompanying DVD, which is supposed to have all of the music in "superior sound". The song "Prophecy" is reduced to two barely-audible lines and "May It Be" is shortened and different than the original. $60 for this when there are more complete songs on the original soundtrack is ridiculous.

Great Collection, Poor Packaging.......2007-04-03

I realy can't add to what others have said about this set, the music is simply the best LOTR soundtrack collection out there! It is all here, and the contents of this set will make any LOTR fan happy and the music DVD is a great one disc addition if you want to hear the entire score in one sitting (to which I have done a number of times already).
My only complaint is the somewhat flimsy cardboard box that houses the contents of this musical treasure. Mine came damaged, and considering the price, I expected better packaging. This is a minor quabble on my part and NO, I havent returned it due to the fact that the music itself Is what I truly treasure, It just would have been nicer to have recieved it undamaged.

Music-5
Packaging-3

*for the record I had rated this Item 5 stars not the 3 stars that is showing at the top of my review*

Average customer rating: CD COLLECTORS ARE BEING INSULTED ALREADY Love every minute of it :) Fantastic Fantastic - but not an album! Cheer it on

A Lesson in Crime Tokyo Police Club Manufacturer: Paper Bag ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Good, the Bad & the Queen We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Sound of Silver Carnavas Favourite Worst Nightmare ASIN: B000F2BP0W Release Date: 2006-05-01

Tracks:

1. Cheer It On
2. Nature Of The Experiment
3. Citizens Of Tomorrow
4. Shoulders & Arms
5. If It Works
6. Be Good
7. La Ferrassie

Amazon.com

It's nigh on impossible to review a young, indie rock band anymore without referencing their predecessors, their colleagues who have created the anxiety of influence. Here, David Monks' voice, combined with Joshua Hook's compressed-spray on guitar, certainly conjure early Strokes, but then comparisons just fall short. Tokyo Police Club's command of multiple tempos and rhythmic palettes sets up spacey atmospheres to tumble through, with a hefty blast at their beck and call. There's a languid undertow here, Monks pulling you in with a slow, warm-water voice only to let his pals bludgeon you with just-so rhythms that, even in flight, last a sharp, fast two minutes on average. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

CD COLLECTORS ARE BEING INSULTED ALREADY.......2007-07-17

Let me reiterate that 16 minutes is not an LP. I fully beleive in making a shorter album by removing all filler, but come on...this is not a full length album by any stretch of the esoteric imagination. I understand why spazzcore punk bands like Some Girls, The Locust, & XBXRX release 20 minute albums (because more would be clearly too much), but in this case it's not enough to do anything more than load my IPod with, and in which case why did I buy the actual CD? The robot pictures are cool and everything, but if this was a dollar a song, then that means most people are paying three dollars or more for the cover art. I have the strong suspicion that this will be repackaged later with more songs to try and get more of my money, when the band gets done being dragged around the world on a short leash by their management. All I'm saying is that I bought this used and I still wish I had bought the last Strokes or Interpol album instead. That having been said, this is an album of seven potential singles, which you should buy on iTunes. I would give it five stars for good music, but 16 minutes in this genre is false advertising. If this was five dollars and printed on small vinyl like an EP then we could talk, but at this price it's a full length record with one side blank.

Love every minute of it :).......2007-07-09

Although extremely short (16 minutes and 19 seconds), "A Lesson in Crime" is good from start to finish. Since there are only seven songs, there isn't room for any filler. Very fast-paced, fun and catchy...buy it!

Fantastic.......2007-05-15

I bought this EP knowing nothing about the band and without having read any reviews. It turned out to be a wise impulse buy. I love this CD. Lots of energy, quirkiness, catchiness, and no fluff. As for those who complain about the brevity of this release and the price: [1] it's an EP, not a full length CD [2] great music is priceless.

Fantastic - but not an album!.......2007-02-08

This is a really fantastic EP. But it's an EP! The other reviewers don't seem to be familiar with the concept of the EP. It's not a full length album! The album's out sometime 2007.

Cheer it on.......2006-12-23

I was skeptical about this band at first after hearing different kinds of hype from different kinds of people.
But I must say that I'm very impressed with this band.
Their music is innovative and interesting.
It's music that I can continuously go back to.

I'd really rate it at 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Also check out their Tour EP with acoustic versions of a few of these songs.

Average customer rating: Klezmer tunes, punk attitude best unsigned band in america right now forget comparisons Most interesting and fun music I've heard (and seen) in a long long time ...

Six Demon Bag Man Man Manufacturer: Ace Fu Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Man in the Turban Shut Up I Am Dreaming Drum's Not Dead (CD + DVD) Return to the Sea The Gulag Orkestar ASIN: B000CSULO0 Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. Feathers
2. Engrish Bwudd
3. Banana Ghost
4. Young Einstein on the Beach
5. Skin Tension
6. Black Mission Goggles
7. Hot Bat
8. Push the Eagle's Stomach
9. Spider Cider
10. Van Helsing Boombox
11. Tunneling Through the Guy
12. Fishstick Gumbo
13. Ice Dogs

Album Description

Sophomore effort from this Philly area act that have been compared at moments to Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart, and Frank Zappa. They've also been lauded for their notorious live shows, even Rollingstone.com gave them the Best Stage Show SxSW 2005. There's more alternate-universe pop-hits here than previous efforts.

Customer Reviews:

Klezmer tunes, punk attitude.......2007-06-13

I adore this CD. I saw them open for Modest Mouse in Philadephia, and was annoyed to sit through two opening acts before the main event. Despite my bad attitude, Man Man immediately won me over with the most energetic performance I'd ever seen. I bought this CD at the show and it's been playing nonstop ever since. They are somewhat reminiscent of the Pogues in that they take a more traditional music (klezmer) and stir up the pot with punk attitude and energy. Check out their YouTube performances for a better sense, or just buy the album!

best unsigned band in america right now.......2006-10-17

The album, fantastic. Buy it without hesitation. Get their first album too if you haven't already. This is a truly unique band and if you've just got to experience their manic originality. Every song is a completley new approach.

But far more importantly, NEVER pass up the chance to see these guys play live. It's an experience you won't ever forget. Five guys beating the hell out of a myriad of instruments (some obviously homemade concoctions), leaping around as they switch and trade instruments and all the while keeping absolutely impeccable rhythm and melody. Tight, tight band that's so much fun to watch you feel like you're up on the stage with them. They give it all they've got at every show and they've got a hell of a lot to give. You will be amazed.

forget comparisons.......2006-08-06

zappa, beefheart, waits...yes, one can hear those artists present, but really, how many kids today know about all that? this is a weird record. and this is why i like it. they are not afraid to take chances. now if they could only concentrate on writing better "songs". i know the focus is on the manic live shows, but ultimately an act is remembered for their actual audio product. this is all that lasts. was big star a great live show? was neu!? who cares! they still matter thirty years on. why? the songs. that said, give this twisted effort a chance and you may just be singing like a drunken viking by morning.

Most interesting and fun music I've heard (and seen) in a long long time.......2006-07-24

Mixing Tom Waits, Zappa, and even a little of Nick Cave, this band is definitely worth a listen. As other reviewers have said, their onstage dynamic carnival of sound and action shouldn't be missed either. This band has FUN, and makes sure their audience does too. I sincerely hope to see them in concert again and a new album soon.

..........2006-06-02

When I first bought "Six Demon Bag" I was impressed. I mean, who doesn't love any band that mixes Tom Waits, Beefheart, Zappa, and The Residents? But I probably would have only given this album 4 stars at that point. It was good, but seemed a bit like every song sounded the same. I still can't deny that there is an aspect of that to their music.

However, a month after I bought the album I went down to the MacRock music "festival" in Harrisonburg, VA. I went specifically (from Central PA) to see Pattern Is Movement, but was also pumped that Man Man was on the bill. So, PiM had a good set (too short, maybe 25 minutes in length) and several bands later was Man Man. Now, MacRock is set up so that it is actually held in various venues in Harrisonburg, be it a bar, club, or JMU (the college, which is the worst campus I have ever been on-- avoid at all cost whenever possible!). So the show did not FEEL like a festival show.

Man Man gets on and totally blows me away. I have seen some insane shows in my day (16 Horsepower, Sufjan Stevens) but this was awe-inspiring. (Now when people ask me what the best show I ever saw was I have to list three.) They keyboard player/lead singer/visionary was set up just left of center, with his keyboard facing the right side of stage. The drummer was set up upfront, drums facing the left side of the stage, drums practically touching the keyboard. Then in a semi-circle behind/around those two were four guys who served as multi-insrumentalists/back-up singers.

They played as if they were beating off the grips of Hell, frantic and impassioned. At various points during the show someone would run around, grab one of the many props cluttering the stage, and use it to make some kind of noise-- not in front of a mic or anything (so when you go to a show, get up front!!) but just so that whoever cared to hear and could would marvel at it. The one that sticks in my mind is when the keyboard player jumped up mid-song and grabbed a popgun off of someone's music stand and shot it off several times before running back to the keyboard.

And what took it out of "awe, that's cute and clever" area and into "****ing amazing!" is how ridiculously in-sync with each other they were. I hesitate to call it "tight" because this style of music is not really supposed to be "tight", per se. But everything was as it was supposed to be-- so I suppose "tight" might be a close enough description.

It was one of those rare sets which seemed to last both forever and an instant, all at the same time. If I had to guess, I would say it lasted 45 minutes-- which was the scheduled allotment of time. You know that natural high you get after you see a really great show? That high lingered with me about a week after I saw the set... and even now, if I think back to it, it gets recreated. It was special.

And appereantly not isolated, as every report I read of their live shows echoes the things I just said. So if you get a chance to go see them live, DO SO. I can not stress it enough. SEE THEM LIVE.

Ever since then I can't listen to this cd seperate from what I expereinced at the show. The album is flawless, despite what I may have said in my first paragraph. Helpful to a potential buyer? Probably not. But it is what I have experienced, and I can't depart from that.

Average customer rating: KIds will love it! Great for Kindergarten Designed, performed, and recorded so as to help them grow and develop both physically and mentally We love this CD pass the beanbag, please...

Bean Bag Activities & Coordination Skills Kimbo , and Georgiana Liccione Stewart Manufacturer: Kimbo Educational/Newsound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Musical Scarves & Activities Playtime Parachute Fun Kids in Motion Bean Bag Rock & Roll Preschool Aerobic Fun Product Features: BEAN BAG ACTIVITIES CD AGES 3-8 ASIN: B00000AF6D Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

1. Who's Got The Bean Bag?
2. Make Friends With A Bean Bag
3. Bean Bag Rock
4. How Many Ways?
5. Bean Bag Catch
6. Pass The Bean Bag
7. Bean Bag Parade
8. Who's Got The Bean Bag? (music only)
9. Make Friends With A Bean Bag (music only)
10. Bean Bag Rock (music only)
11. How Many Ways? (music only)
12. Bea Bag Catch (music only)
13. Pass The Bean Bag (music only)
14. Bean Bag Parade (music only)

Product Description

Pre-K to 2nd Grade. Develop coordination through games, dances, and controlled activities. Teachers guide included.

Customer Reviews:

KIds will love it!.......2007-07-07

My preschoolers love this cd when we play with the bean bags! It is simple, but upbeat and fun. Great for your classroom!

Great for Kindergarten.......2007-06-11

I teach kindergarten and use this CD every week. My students love Pass the Beanbag & Beanbag Catch. Both songs work great for students with all ability levels. The Beanbag Catch song us a good way for students to have to listen and control their beanbags becasue they are throwing (actually tossing) the beanbag to a partner. Beanbag parade is also another great song. My students always like to take turns being the leader and march around the classroom. The singing is very cheesey but the students love it so much that I don't notice it anymore.

Designed, performed, and recorded so as to help them grow and develop both physically and mentally.......2007-04-14

Kimbo Educational is a premiere producer of lively CD music for children specifically designed, performed, and recorded so as to help them grow and develop both physically and mentally. Perfect for families, preschools, kindergartens, and community libraries, is a new and outstanding music CD for young children which is dedicated to providing a musical inspiration and accompaniment for a physical activity program that incorporates the use of a bean bag is "Bean Bag: Activities & Coordination Skills" (KIM 7055) by dance education and special education expert Georginiana Stewart is composed of a series of games, dances, and activities that develop rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and language in an easy, safe, fun, self-instructive format that children can accomplish on their own. The first seven pieces (Who's Got the Bean Bag?; Make Friends with a Bean Bag; Bean Bag Rock; How Many Wats?; Bean Bag Catch; Pass the Bean Bag; and Bean Bag Parade) include both vocals and instrumentals; while the last seven pieces (repeating the same songs as the first seven tunes) are instrumental only. Two more highly recommended activities oriented CDs for children from Kimbo Educational are: "Musical Scarves & Activities" (KIM 9167) and "Circle Time Activities: Theme-Based and Transition Activities" (KIM 9173)

We love this CD.......2007-01-09

I bought this CD after hearing it in my 3 yr olds class. He just loves it. The bean bag activities encourage movement and teach body parts and cordination. He also askes for the bean bag CD whenever we are in the car, and does the activities while sitting in his car seat.

pass the beanbag, please..........2006-07-21

When I started teaching preschool in 1992, I had this on record. It is great that it is on CD now. I can't say that I use all of the songs, but I have literally worn out "Pass the Beanbag". I can remember numerous days when the playground was wet, too hot, or the kids where just acting wild- when I would put this song on.
"Pass the Beanbag" is kind of like Hot Potato. Any size group of children sit in a circle on the floor. When the music stops, the person holding the bean bag has won the game. I have had MARATHON listens to "Pass the Bean Bag, until EVERYONE in the class has won. It can really help kill time when you are waiting for kids to be picked up at the end of the day - an there isn't anything to clean up!

Average customer rating: One of best albums of all time A True Classic Richie New beginnings The Finest Acoustic Guitarist in the World

Mixed Bag Richie Havens Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Grace of the Sun 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Richie Havens Live at the Cellar Door Sings Beatles & Dylan Stonehenge ASIN: B000001FOM Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. High Flyin' Bird
2. I Can't Make It Anymore
3. Morning, Morning
4. Adam
5. Follow
6. Three Day Eternity
7. Sandy
8. Handsome Johnny
9. San Francisco Bay Blues
10. Just Like A Woman
11. Eleanor Rigby

Customer Reviews:

One of best albums of all time.......2007-01-04

I love this album. Richie's best. I first saw him 40 years ago playing a Washington Square Park. Saw him stumping for John Lindsey for President in Florida in '71. Seeing him again this May. Special Musician. The whole album has wonderful tunes.

A True Classic.......2006-08-27

I bought Mixed Bag back in 1967 after seeing Richie Havens on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. His talent and equal modesty won me over and I've been a fan ever since. I wore the poor LP out and replaced it in the mid-70s. Over the years and moves I lost track of the LP and the cassette I dubbed it on. Oh Joy! I found the cassette in a box with about 150 others. Now I am converting this great album to CD and giving it a top spot on my iPod Playlists. My favorite song remains Morning, Morning but all the songs are strong and can stand the test of time.

Richie.......2006-08-15

Richie is the man. He has one of the most soothing voices I have ever heard. His versions of Just Like a Woman and elanor rigby are unreal. A must have for any folk music collector.

New beginnings.......2006-03-03

Richie Havens has found a whole new audience for his intense, emotional vocal style thanks to his collaborations with the likes of Groove Armada and subsequent solo live appearances. In the seventies he owed his major popularity to his inclusion in the film of the 1969 Woodstock festival, for which he opened and had to fill for over an hour, eventually improvising what became his own anthem, Freedom. Before that he had been known to the cognoscenti from his influential Greenwich Village jazz-folk-rock interpretations of diverse material, using his unusual self-taught D-chord guitar tunings (not E-chord as is often written), and for his idiosyncratic song compositions.

Although not a prolific writer, the original songs which peppered his albums became cult items to be picked up and recorded by other artists.

Somebody at Marmalade Records in the UK must have liked him because Blossom Toes recorded the quirky Just Above My Hobby Horse's Head and Julie Driscoll covered Indian Rope Man. Bob Marley later adapted the same song as African Herbsman. The Jefferson Airplane covered High Flying Bird from this album, although written by Billy Edd Wheeler.

Mixed Bag was his third album but the first for Verve Folkways and serves as a good introduction to his work. It contains the single I Can't Make It Anymore (written by Gordon Lightfoot) and his own Handsome Johnny. He transforms Jesse Fuller's San Francisco Bay Blues by slowing it down and performing it as a jazz rather than blues standard. The lengthy centre-piece Follow has a stately dignity and was later used in the films The War and A Walk On The Moon, and there are also passionate and timeless renditions of Eleanor Rigby and Just Like A Woman performed in his own style
(review dated 17 December 2003)

The Finest Acoustic Guitarist in the World.......2004-07-01

I heard Richie Havens for the first time at the 30th Anniversary Concert for Bob Dylan, where he delivered a magisterial performance of Just Like A Woman. I had always loved the song for its brilliant series of chord changes and its overall maturity, but I didn't appreciate its poignancy and beauty until I heard Richie Havens perform it.

I have been a fan ever since. Havens reminds me of another personal hero, Nina Simone, in that he deconstructs a song -- be it a standard, an original composition, or an obscure gem -- and reconstructs it in a way that is breathtaking and intoxicating. He doesn't just take his listeners through a song, but takes them into it, to explore its heart and soul and real meaning. He pours every ounce of his being into each performance, and the emotional effect is staggering.

His uncanny sense of lyrical phrasing, his percussive approach to strumming, and his technical virtuosity are truly unique. He is arguably the finest acoustic guitarist in the world, and deserves to be heard by anyone with ears.

Average customer rating:

A Bluish Bag Stanley Turrentine Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Straight Life Change Manhattan Fever Introducing Kenny Cox And The Contemporary Jazz Quintet Clubhouse ASIN: B000PUB3YC Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. Blues For Del
2. She's a Carioca
3. Manha Da Carnaval
4. Here's That Rainy Day
5. What Now My Love
6. Samba De Aviao
7. Night Song
8. Days Of Wine And Roses
9. Come Back To Me
10. Silver Tears
11. A Bluish Bag
12. With This Ring

Average customer rating: Good but some filler songs, too REST IN PEACE, JB!!!! One of the Best JB compilations A wise investment The Legendary JB and the Incomparable Maceo Parker, It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Foundations Of Funk: A Brand New Bag: 1964-1969 James Brown Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Make It Funky - The Big Payback: 1971-1975 Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang In the Jungle Groove Love Power Peace Funky Good Time: The Anthology ASIN: B000002G77 Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

1. Out Of Sight
2. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, Pts. 1 & 2
3. I Got You (I Feel Good)
4. Money Won't Change You, Pts. 1 & 2
5. Introduction/Out Of Sight/Bring It Up (Live)
6. Let Yourself Go
7. There Was A Time
8. Cold Sweat, Pts. 1 & 2
9. Get It Together, Pts. 1 & 2
10. Goodbye My Love, Pts. 1 & 2
11. I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me), Pts. 1 & 2
12. I Got The Feelin'
13. The Popcorn
14. Cold Sweat (False Start And Studio Dialogue)
15. Cold Sweat (Alternate Take)

Tracks:

1. Licking Stick-Licking Stick (Live)
2. Say It Loud-I'm Black And I'm Proud, Pts. 1 & 2
3. Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
4. You Got To Have A Mother For Me
5. I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door I'll Get It Myself)
6. Let A Man Come In And Do The Popcorn, Pts. 1 & 2
7. It's A New Day, Pts. 1 & 2
8. Ain't It Funky Now
9. Brother Rapp
10. Funky Drummer, Pts. 1 & 2
11. She's The One
12. Mother Popcorn (Live)

Amazon.com essential recording

Funk 101, for sure. We may never totally understand how James Brown took his music from the earlier styles of R&B he assimilated to the feverish development of the harder, more modern sound of records ranging from "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" to "Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud," but here's another chance for us to listen in awe. In addition to long versions of the period's cornerstones, Foundations of Funk offers an alternate take of "Cold Sweat" and live versions of "Licking Stick-Licking Stick" and "Mother Popcorn"--the latter achieving a meltdown that puts the Brown band on the same side of the street as Funhouse-era Stooges. Hah! --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Good but some filler songs, too.......2007-07-18

I was around during this time period, and saw James Brown live because he was my mother's favorite live performer. I was surprised, however, at the number of filler songs in this collection. Some remastering would have been nice, too. Standout songs that held up for me were "Out of Sight," "Money Won't Change You," "Cold Sweat," and "I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing." Even though the instrumentals on "Say It Loud" sound a little stark now, I remember how I felt when I heard the song over the radio back then. It was a bold message and messenger, truly uplifting for its time.

REST IN PEACE, JB!!!!.......2006-12-29

THE MAN!!!!! hell, to me, he died too soon. this collection right here is ESSENTIAL!!!! nuff said, it's DA GODFATHA NOW!!!!! rest in peace, soul brotha!!!!

One of the Best JB compilations.......2006-03-09

Truly a fine compilation and very nicely packaged. I like the CD being in the sturdy(!) slip-case.

The song choice is great. The Live Cuts are Killer. I have no regrets with this purchase!

Of the many JB comps I own this is my 2nd favorite (In A Jungle Groove is the first!).

Alan Bryan

A wise investment.......2006-02-26

Ever pay for a James Brown album and within five minutes of getting it out of the wrapper you realized you were had? Ever heard James accompanied by a Casio keyboard recorded in a broom closet? Must be bad needing a quick album release to satisy some recording contract agreement James made to get a few bucks.

Well this is NOT one of THOSE.

This is simply a fabulous collection of greatest recording. It demonstrates why James was considered a genius. And his band was so powerful they could blow down walls. And make you dance, Man. And smile. And get funky RIGHT NOW.

A must for your next soul funk dance party. Put it on and EVERYBODY will get up off a that thing and bust a move. I guarantee it.

The Legendary JB and the Incomparable Maceo Parker, It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This.......2006-02-22

Best James Brown CD that I've heard, extended recordings of everything, which gives his legendary band (featuring the incomparable Maceo Parker and Clyde Stubblefield) a chance to shine.

Average customer rating: Colin Hay is awesome! Colin Hay at Largo In Los Angeles As Always, Good Stuff Colin Hay is Amazing! colin is brilliant

Company of Strangers - Brown Bag Edition Manufacturer: Lazy Eye America, Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Going Somewhere Topanga Man at Work Are You Looking At Me? Peaks & Valleys ASIN: B00006LACJ Release Date: 2002-09-09

Tracks:

1. I Got Woken Up
2. Small Town Big Hell
3. Lucky Bastard
4. Company Of Strangers
5. No Win Situation
6. Dear J
7. Small Price To Be Free
8. How Long Will It Last
9. Lifeline
10. Don't Wait Up
11. Beautiful World
12. And If You Only Knew

Album Description

The 7th solo album from singer/songwriter Colin Hay (from Men at Work). This album shows Colin Hay at the top of his game. It is a most compelling work from a brilliant songwriter. The album has a full electric sound with lush string and horn arrangements. Undoubtedly his best album to date.

Customer Reviews:

Colin Hay is awesome!.......2006-05-11

My husband turned me on to Colin Hay as he and his best friend from high school were big "Men at Work" fans and subsequently followed his solo career. "Company of Strangers and "How Long Will It Last?" are beautiful, beautiful songs. I love the strings in "Company of Strangers"; it's a mesmerizing song. Of course, the lyrics on this CD are fantastic, as always, especially in "How Long Will It Last?"

This is my favorite CD right now. Buy it. You will NOT be disappointed. All of the songs are good. (The only one I skip is "Lucky Bastard" because I listen to the CD in the van with my 6-year-old and 4-year-old sons. They love Colin Hay and know the lyrics!

Incidentally, my husband and I were fortunate to have seen Colin Hay in concert at a club in Denver this past year. Colin is an OUTSTANDING performer -- funny, too! I can't wait to see him again!

Colin Hay at Largo In Los Angeles.......2006-04-09

Just saw Colin tonight in the tiny club Largo on Fairfax in Los Angeles where he is a egular since he lives here - He began the set acoustic and then brought on four others, including his wife. The set lasted about 2 hours and was filled with Colin's humor and an absolutely amazing array of his solo work and some MAW singles as well. I hadn't purchased any of his solo work, but after tonight, they are all part of my collection - "Company" being the favorite since he played many of the songs found here -

As Always, Good Stuff.......2005-12-30

You may find this one a bit sleepy at first, but stick with it. It's more mid- and slow-tempo than previous Hay albums like "Looking For Jack," "Wayfaring Sons," and "Topanga." On the first pass, only "Small Town Big Hell," "No Win Situation," "Don't Wait Up," and the haunting title track really jumped out at me. However, if you give it a few tries, songs like "I Got Woken Up," "Dear J," "How Long Will it Last" and the closer really start to grow on you. I started out mildly disappointed and ended up thinking it's among the best work he's ever done. It also features the third recording thus far of "Beautiful World," this one virtually indistinguishable from the version on "Man @ Work." It's a gorgeous song, though, so fine by me. All in all, a very worthy buy for fans of this underrated artist.

I provide the following as a checklist for Colin Completists who are stymied and frustrated by the lack of availability of his solo albums. If you wanna have it all, this is what you gotta get (wherever you can get it):
- LOOKING FOR JACK [1986, not commercially available]
- WAYFARING SONS [1990, not commercially available]
- PEAKS & VALLEYS [1992, available on import]
- TOPANGA [1994, available but expensive]
- TRANSCENDENTAL HIGHWAY [1998, available]
- GOING SOMEWHERE [2000, available]
- COMPANY OF STRANGERS [2002, available]
- MAN @ WORK [2003, available]

Good luck!

Colin Hay is Amazing!.......2005-08-19

There is so much to say about this extremely talented artist, but the other reviews have done such a fine job in doing so. Along with Jeff Lynne (of ELO), Colin Hay is one of the most talented, yet under-appreciated musicians of our time. And, this album is truly one of his finest compilations. Colin is one of the few artists that can bring me to tears with the beauty of his music (in a weak moment). :) Order this CD while you can and try to see Colin in concert. You'll see exactly what I mean.

colin is brilliant.......2004-04-03

well I have seen him twice in Australia in the last 4 years and he is not to be missed.The last time was in Melbourne I flew from Perth Western Australia to see him. I love all of his album but my favs are peaks and valleys , T>Highway and Going somewhere.
There are two sites that fans can visit my page at http//www.downundercom.tripod.com which has photos reviews , articles and mosaiscs on colin hay and men at work and also another site called http//www.menatwork.br.com

Average customer rating: Really 3.5 stars, but not a bad effort. But Junior... title holds true Junior still rocks jammin' Junior is a genius

Mixed Bag Junior Brown Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | 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 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 12 Shades of Brown Long Walk Back Semi-Crazy Guit with It Down Home Chrome ASIN: B00005M98W Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Guitar Man
2. Ain't Gonna Work Today
3. Riverboat Shuffle
4. Our First Bluebonnet Spring
5. Cagey Bea
6. Runnin' With the Wind
7. Catfish and Collard Greens
8. Little Town Square
9. Hard Livin' Hard
10. Kansas City Blues
11. Grow Up America
12. Chase

Amazon.com

Though the title could as easily apply to most of Brown's output, Mixed Bag understates the eclecticism of this radical traditionalist's first release in almost three years. For fans of his pyrotechnic picking on his double-necked "guit-steel," there's an album-opening assault on Jerry Reed's "Guitar Man," as well as supercharged romps through "Catfish and Collard Greens" and "Wild Goose Chase." While the musical rewards of such virtuosic displays may wear thin quickly, the balladry of "Running with the Wind" and "Our First Bluebonnet Spring" strikes a richer, deeper vein, while the patented wordplay of "Cagey Bea" (about a Russian spy) and "Little Town Square" attests to Brown's distinctive songwriting. The biggest stretch is the horn-laden Dixieland of "Riverboat Shuffle," before the musicianship of veteran stalwarts such as pianist Hargus "Pig" Robbins and drummer Buddy Harman returns the collection full-circle to classic country. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Really 3.5 stars, but not a bad effort. But Junior..........2006-03-24

Pls. get a shave. Rick Nielsen of my other
favorite band, Cheap Trick didn't look good
with a beard/goatee either! Truely this is
a mixed bag, but pushing the envleope will
do that. Pretty good sixth effort. Your ****
average is still intact!

title holds true.......2004-05-30

I love junior brown. however this cd is truely a mixed bag.let's all hope his soon to be released "down home chrome" will see a return to form.

Junior still rocks.......2002-09-08

Anyone notice that Junior's picture on the front of Mixed Bag is very similar to Richie Haven's picture on the cover of his Mixed Bag album? More than a coincidence? Anybody have any knowledge as to if Junior did this on purpose? I bet he did!
His guit-steel guitar combines 50's, Hendrix and pedal steel sounds to make Junior unique and refreshing. I always include Junior when I want to hear great guitar work and great blues.

jammin'.......2002-06-30

This music is like dwight yoakum crossed with beck and kirk hammett thrown in. Great stuff, and cagey bea is an awesome song. I got this disc because I heard cagey bea somewhere, and now I can't quit listening to it. Great! Get it!

Junior is a genius.......2001-09-26

Junior is an amazing artist and is to be commended on stretching out and giving his listening audience something to sink their teeth into. BRAVO! WARNING: This C/D is not recommended for anyone with an IQ of less than 120.

Average customer rating: Forgive the cheesy title, but a star is re-born once again. A Star Is Born Soundtrack Review Judy at her peak! a "Star" shines like never before... Musical perfection of the highest magnitude!!!

A Star Is Born (Expanded 1954 Film Soundtrack) Judy Garland , Harold Arlen , and Ira Gershwin Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | 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: A Star Is Born Judy At Carnegie Hall: Fortieth Anniversary Edition Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Judy Garland In Hollywood: Her Greatest Movie Hits - Original Soundtrack Performances 1936-1963 Judy in Love & Alone ASIN: B00009KU7U Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Night Of The Stars
3. Gotta Have Me Go With You
4. Norman At Home
5. Pasion Oriental
6. The Man That Got Away
7. Cheatin' On Me
8. 'I'm Quitting The Band...'
9. The Man That Got Away (Instrumental Version)
10. Esther In The Boarding House
11. Oliver Niles Studio
12. Esther's Awful Makeup
13. First Day In The Studio
14. Born In A Trunk (Medley)
15. Easy Come, Easy Go
16. Here's What I'm Here For
17. The Honeymoon
18. It's A New World
19. Someone At Last
20. Lose That Long Face
21. Norman Overhears The Conversation
22. It's A New World (Alternate Take)
23. The Last Swim
24. Finale - End Credits
25. When My Sugar Walks Down The Street
26. The Trinidad Coconut Oil Shampoo Commercial

Customer Reviews:

Forgive the cheesy title, but a star is re-born once again........2007-07-09

In 1954, Judy Garland gave the most acclaimed performance of her career as a musical movie star in George Cukor's musical remake of the 1937 straight-up drama A Star Is Born. After its premiere, the film was heavily edited and would not be seen in its near complete form again for nearly thirty years. Judy was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, but lost to Grace Kelly, to the chagrin of many Garland fans to this day, as well as many celebrities of the day. (Groucho Mark famously called it the biggest robbery since Brinks.)

In all that mess, the soundtrack was released by Columbia on vinyl record in mono and has since never been out of print and was a best-seller for years. In 1988, Columbia took the musical numbers and the overture directly from the film's stereo soundtrack (As, sadly, stereo soundtrack masters no longer existed.) and released those onto CD. The sound quality was somewhat horrendous, but digital audio was still in its infancy and not much else could be done.

In 2004, for the film's 50th anniversary, Columbia, Legacy, and Sony Music Soundtrax released this incredible new expanded remastered CD reissue of the film's soundtrack. This is the most complete soundtrack you can find and it's definitely worth upgrading from your 1988 CD release.

This CD contains not only all of the songs, including an extended intro to The Man That Got Away which was shortened in the film as well as the complete intro to Gotta Have Me Go With You, but also contains a near complete release of the instrumental score, which includes whole tracks and parts of tracks that were not used in the film, as well as an alternate vocal take of It's A New World, the deleted When My Sugar Walks Down The Street segment from Born In A Trunk, and a static-y complete version of The Trinidad Coconut Oil Shampoo Commercial, which was taken from a worn acetate playback disc - the only complete recording in existence.

The soundtrack is taken from a mixing and matching of several elements, such as acetate playback discs, the original Columbia mono soundtrack album masters, and the film's 4-track stereo soundtrack, among others. This means that the soundtrack goes back and forth from being stereo and mono. However, this does not detract from my listening experience any, and frankly, I can't tell much of a difference. One interesting note is that Gotta Have Me Go With You uses both the film's soundtrack and the mono soundtrack album masters to create a faithful listening experience, from the mono instrumental intro to the song itself, which except for a short portion, is taken from the film's 4-channel soundtrack. (The mono portion of the vocal part was used to edit out some plot-related screams that were present in the 1988 release. This method of retaining the aural integrity of Gotta Have Me Go With You was also used when it was included on the Rhino Records compilation Judy Garland In Hollywood: Her Greatest Movie Hits.)

Despite the fact that this soundtrack is taken from several different surviving elements and sadly not from a single set of elements, as Warner Bros. didn't have the foresight to save everything like MGM and Disney did, this is an excellent presentation of this landmark soundtrack. The sound quality for the most part is excellent, and the liner notes are also wonderful. Garland historian John Fricke writes a small essay on the production of the film and an annotated guide to the soundtrack, which gives a synopsis of the plot and also indicates where the tracks from the CD appear in the film. Producer Didier C. Deutsch also writes a small essay on the creation of this CD release, giving notes on the elements and some specific tracks.

Amazon is offering this soundtrack at an excellent price, and I have to say, it's a bargain for a soundtrack of this caliber and sound quality. Any Garland fan or movie soundtrack fan should have this in their collection.

A Star Is Born Soundtrack Review.......2007-01-10

A really excellent soundtrack to go with an excellent movie. This is some of Judy Garland's best material in both music and acting. The power of her voice on "The Man That Got Away" is amazing. "Born In A Trunk", "It's A New World", "Someone At Last" and "Lose That Long Face" are other recommended tracks. This is a MUST HAVE for all you Judy Garland fans.

Judy at her peak!.......2006-05-30

Judy Garland's finest film work was "A Star Is Born." Because she and her husband, Sid Luft, were also the producers, it was the most intensely involving production she had ever undertaken. The laser focus of her brilliant talent was never before realized on film to this degree. Also, she had gained tremendous personal confidence due to the unprecedented audience response to the concerts she had done between her MGM films and ASIB. The love with which the live audience embraced her, brought new heights to her acting as well.
The production values of the film were top of the line and it shows on this fine CD. It's a chance to experience Judy's talent on a more intimate basis without the visuals.
A must-have for every serious Garland collector.

a "Star" shines like never before..........2005-04-27

This reissued remaster of A STAR IS BORN is a must-own for fans of the movie, and in particular those who were somewhat dissatified by the previous CD edition (CK 44389). That edition was great for offering us most of the main numbers in stereo/mono mix but was marred by poor analogue distortion and other remastering problems (though this was the best that could have been done at the time). This new edition (CK 65965) presents the entire score, including background and incidental sections as well as the cut material, in a sparkling new package.

The big bonus for getting this latest edition is for Garland's complete rendition of "The Trinidad Coconut Oil Shampoo Commercial" (without the dialogue of James Mason). This has been taken from a rare acetate master, so while the sound quality is not the best, having the number complete without interrupting dialogue is a more than ample compensation. You will notice too that "Lose That Long Face" has been newly mastered from a better stereo source (cutting out the thunder-crashes that were heard on the first CD master, and Garland's singing no longer has those violent analogue fluctuations during the introduction). "Gotta Have Me Go with You" is now presented without the screams and noises, in a new master from the mono soundtrack.

"When My Baby Walks Down the Street", a section cut from the "Born in a Trunk" sequence, has been added as a bonus track. This sparkling-new STAR IS BORN reissue is a great tribute to what is most definitely Judy Garland's greatest hour on film.

Musical perfection of the highest magnitude!!!.......2005-02-25

Was there ever a more perfect voice than the one possessed by Judy Garland? Powerful yet gentle. Dynamic yet restrained. Bone-chilling yet soothing. She had the pipes!

And her instrument was showcased at its best in the music from her triumphant "A Star is Born".

This expanded version is a bona-fide treasure with the highlight being Garland's earth-shattering "The Man That Got Away," presented with vocals and several instrumental versions. Along with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "The Trolley Song", "The Man That Got Away" is an essential for Garland fans, as well as those that know a good song when they hear it.

The fifteen-minute medley that was featured in the film as the "introduction" of "Vicki" to the public is another outstanding track, featuring "Born in a Trunk", "Suwanee," and "My Melancholy Baby," all exquisitely performed by the legendary talent.

Clocking in at just under eighty minutes, the soundtrack to the classic film is, indeed, in a class by itself, and deserving of repeated listening, maintaining its "freshness" after more than five decades.

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