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9. Hopefulness to Hopelessness - Marine Research
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Betcha Bottom Dollar
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • ole time crystal glass beautiful voices
  • fun
  • Loved it!
  • Bette'Cha will like it!!
  • P.S.(Puppini Sisters) I love you!
Betcha Bottom Dollar
Puppini Sisters
Manufacturer: Verve Forecast
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000O17152
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

  1. Sisters
  2. Mr. Sandman
  3. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
  4. Java Jive
  5. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
  6. Wuthering Heights
  7. Jeepers Creepers
  8. I Will Survive
  9. Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano
  10. Heart Of Glass
  11. Sway
  12. Panic
  13. Heebie Jeebies
  14. In The Mood

From Amazon.co.uk

From the first strains of the opening track, "Sisters," it's clear that Betcha Bottom Dollar is not a typical debut album. But then the Puppini Sisters are not a typical pop act, at least not in the 21st century. Their close, three-part harmonies are reminiscent of the vocal groups of the 1930s and 1940s, and particularly the Andrews Sisters. But rather than sounding like an anachronism, the Puppini Sisters merely demonstrate the timelessness of some of these songs. Betcha Bottom Dollar is fresh, fun and vibrant, blowing the dust off of cobwebby classics like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Mr. Sandman". Elsewhere, they also put their own unique stamp on more recent hits, with varying results. While Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" fail to get things swinging, Blondie's "Heart of Glass" and the Smiths' "Panic" are both injected with a fresh new (old?) sound. Much credit must also be given to producer Benoit Charest, who manages to employ a whole host of instrumentation and orchestration, whilst never forgetting to put the voices of the Puppini Sisters front and centre. It might be easy to dismiss the Puppini Sisters' debut as another novelty album, but their intentions and love for the style--like their voices themselves--are crystal clear. --Robert Burrow

Album Description

Inspired by the Oscar®-nominated film The Triplets of Belleville (a French animated movie which features a `40s-style harmony group), The Puppini Sisters -- Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins, and Stephanie O'Brien -- formed in London. Dressed in 1940's-style wardrobe, the three sing like The Andrews Sisters with inspiring harmonies, and perform classics such as "Mr. Sandman," "In The Mood," and "Jeepers Creepers." But what make The Puppini Sisters truly stand out are their show-stopping interpretations of more current tunes.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars ole time crystal glass beautiful voices.......2007-07-19

Do you like the Chordettes??
Then, you'll LOVE the Puppini Sisters.

Their voices are absolutely divinely crystal.
It makes me feel like I grew up in the 20's or 50's, or whenever the heck old cars were in style.
Some covers...

A bit expensive for a group of women I never heard of before. But, if you like harmonizing vocals with very 1940's feel, you'll defintely think it's worth it.

5 out of 5 stars fun.......2007-07-13

Betcha'll have fun with this CD. Loved the old songs and loved the way the newer songs were arranged.

5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2007-07-12

I really enjoy listening to the Puppini Sisters. At times they sound almost like the Andrew Sisters, as in Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, but in Heart of Glass they have their own unique sound. I discovered them by accident on Amazon, and I'm glad I did. I'm planning on buying some of their other albums.

5 out of 5 stars Bette'Cha will like it!!.......2007-07-06

All real vocals in the studio with no technology altering! Like they did back in the day. In Betcha Bottom Dollar's case, the 40's and up! Their harmony's are impeccable as is their choice of song. They obviously resemble The Andrew Sisters and The Boswell Sisters with their renditions of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, In The Mood, Bei Mir Bist Du Sc hon, Heebie Jeebies, Jeepers Creepers and Java Jive. In the early 70's Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Melissa Manchester, Manhattan Transfer and the Pointer Sisters also paid tribute and got their start performing this type of music. Of course they all went on to do many other major achievements in the music industry.

What makes this CD so appealing in this day and age is that they also take songs from other time periods and give them a new twist...or an old one as it is! Listen to how cleverly they recorded Blondie's Heart Of Glass and Gloria Gaynor's anthem I Will Survive. You never heard them like this...and how refreshing! I am also impressed with other selections like the reworking of The Smiths Panic and Kate Bush Wuthering Heights which were big UK hits.

Also included is Sway which has made a comeback via Michael Buble and Tu Voi Fa L'Americano made famous in The Talented Mr Ripley movie. There is also a fabulous version of Mr. Sandman which was recorded by The Chordettes, McGuire Sisters and Emylou Harris. Last but not least is the perfect song to open this set, Sisters, which was recently covered by Bette Midler & Linda Ronstadt on Bette's Rosemary Clooney tribute.


These girls are awesome and it will be a pleasure to watch them blossom into and awesome vocal trio. They are currently working on a second CD with all of the above and some originals. Can't wait...til then enjoy

4 out of 5 stars P.S.(Puppini Sisters) I love you!.......2007-07-03

My brother found this recording for $10 in Bangkok - not a counterfeit. The sisters are precious, the more I listen to their songs the more I appreciate the nostalgic music brought up-to-date. I hope they turn up the heat and let their harmonious voices really loose on their next recording. The background music does not do justice to their singing. In any case, I would buy any recording they care to make.
The Road to Here
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Musicianship and Awesome Vocals!!!!
  • Hillbilly Gold
  • It's all good visiting Little Big Town
  • love it
  • Great music for a non-country fan!
The Road to Here
Little Big Town
Manufacturer: Equity Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ASDEVE
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Good As Gone
  2. Boondocks
  3. Bones
  4. Bring It On Home
  5. Wounded
  6. A Little More You
  7. Live With Lonesome
  8. Mean Streak
  9. Looking For A Reason
  10. Lost
  11. Welcome To The Family
  12. Fine With Me
  13. Stay (Acoustic)

Album Description

It's the harmonies that draw you in. The big, lush, gorgeous harmonies. You're hooked and it's then that you realize that it's not just the harmonies. Everything about Little Big Town is unique to the country music world. Comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet, Little Big Town's configuration of two men and two women is unique. Also unique is that there is no single lead vocalist all four take on lead vocal responsibilities. Little Big Town's voices blend so effortlessly one would think they'd been singing together since childhood. While that isn't quite true, their backgrounds are strikingly similar. All four band members began singing in church and with their families and Phillip even performed in a family band. Each then blossomed in their craft during college, a career as a professional musician the clear path for each. Equity. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Musicianship and Awesome Vocals!!!!.......2007-06-19

This album is a real gem! I first was exposed to this group through watching them do "Good As Gone" on Nashville Star last season. Prior reviews which criticize their similarity to Fleetwood Mac are really unfair to both LBT and Fleetwood Mac. Yes, they were definitely influenced by Fleetwood Mac, but they are extremely talented in their own right! The vocal talent and musicianship is first rate!

My one criticism (which is minor) involves a certain similarity of the first three songs on the album. In other words, there is a very similar vibe in a number of songs such as Good As Gone, Boondocks, and Bones...(Tryin' to Find A Reason - also similar vibe - is later in the album song order).

There is some great guitar work which includes some very impressive Dobro work from Jerry Douglas. This album is definitely worth getting!

4 out of 5 stars Hillbilly Gold.......2007-05-21

Like Ray Charles used to say, "Country music artist tell great stories." I'm slowly becoming more of a contemporary country fan. And I stress; contemporary. The first time I heard 'Bring it on Home, I thought, "I kind of like that song." A good friend let me listen to the CD and I was hooked. 'The Road to Here,' is a fun piece of work; welcome to the family!

3 out of 5 stars It's all good visiting Little Big Town.......2007-05-15

Okay, so I'm totally re-writing & re-submitting my rating of this album. I went to a "Little Big Town" Concert and was blown away. They were incredible and I own them a huge apology for only giving them three stars the first time around. The harmonies were amazing...so, I've gone back and listened to the album & deemed myself delerious in relation to my first review. The four singers are perfectly balanced and the songs are fun. No wonder they won big Country Music Awards for this album. So, ignore my first rating and buy the album.

5 out of 5 stars love it.......2007-05-14

Great CD! And they are just as good live in concert! I recommend it. Balance between slow songs and upbeat songs.

4 out of 5 stars Great music for a non-country fan!.......2007-05-09

I purchased this CD because I heard some of their songs on TV while browsing through channels. Although considered a country group, their music has a Fleetwood Mac sound to it. I never thought I'd purchase a country CD, but Little Big Town has changed my mind about the genre. Great harmony and great musicians!
Family Tree
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Come Into The Garden
Family Tree
Nick Drake
Manufacturer: Tsunami Label Group
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000PTYS2W
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Come In To The Garden
  2. They're Leaving Me Behind
  3. Time Piece
  4. Poor Mum
  5. Winter Is Gone
  6. All My Trials
  7. Kegelstatt Trio
  8. Strolling Down The Highway
  9. Padding In The Rushes
  10. Cocaine Blues
  11. Blossom
  12. Been Smokin' Too Long
  13. Black Mountain Blues
  14. Tomorrow Is A Long Time
  15. If You Leave Me
  16. Here Come The Blues
  17. Sketch 1
  18. Blues Run The Game
  19. My Baby's So Sweet
  20. Milk And Honey
  21. Kimbie
  22. Bird Flew By
  23. Rain
  24. Strange Meeting II
  25. Day Is Done
  26. Come Into The Garden
  27. Way To Blue
  28. Try To Remember

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You'd think there wouldn't be much more to present by a songwriter who recorded three albums in his lifetime and has been dead since 1974. However, interest in Nick Drake's riveting music has grown enormously in the new millennium. Rarities were added to a number of posthumous collections, but with Family Tree his estate has brought forth an hour of music that predates his first album, Five Leaves Left. This set illuminates Drake's musical background, with his mother and sister appearing, and even Drake himself on clarinet for a Mozart trio. He covers traditional numbers as well as songs by Dylan, Blind Boy Fuller, and Jackson C. Frank. There are clear links to his own early compositions, including a couple early versions that appeared on his debut. Some of this has circulated on bootlegs over the years, but here assembled and sonically polished, it radiates with warmth. Recorded in casual circumstances, there are bits of chatter and laughter between songs, painting a picture of a happy, loving home scene. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Come Into The Garden.......2007-07-14

If you're seeking this out, I don't have to tell you what a special & rare talent Nick Drake is. Suffice it to say, this one is for die-hard fans. Those seeking proper introduction should proceed directly to Way To Blue or Pink Moon.

One of the most prized recordings in my collection has long been the Nick Drake bootleg, Tamworth-In-Arden 1967/68. I usually avoid buying boots, but couldn't resist the plethora of completely unheard/unreleased songs. Now, most of that material has been lovingly compiled (with a few surprises, as well as omissions) & cleaned up considerably in terms of the sound quality. Half of the songs are written by Drake & half are rather obscure covers, including 3 songs by the legendary Jackson C. Frank. Fans of Drake will hardly be disappointed.

Among the self-penned selections, the real highlights are the haunting "Leaving Me Behind" and "Come Into The Garden". "Rain" and "Bird Flew By" reveal a talent that is nearly fully formed. "Strange Meeting II" & "Been Smoking Too Long" were included on the Fruit Tree box set appendix, Time Of No Reply. Both are welcome here. (According to the liner notes that collection is soon to be re-released).

More than likely, fans will not be as thrilled with the two songs, written & sung by Nick's mother, Molly. But to be frank, I like them both even if they are a bit jarring amidst the rest of the set. Its nice to hear where Nick got some of his talent from.

Lovingly compiled & with copious liner notes (Nick's sister, Gabrielle's are quite moving) this is certainly worth the price of admission for longtime & new found fans of this brilliant and truely unique artist.
Finding Forever
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Finding Forever
    Common
    Manufacturer: Universal Music Group
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    ASIN: B000RN86BK
    Release Date: 2007-07-31

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    Multi-faceted Hip-Hop superstar Common is prepping his highly anticipated seventh album, Finding Forever, for a July 31st release on G.O.O.D Music/Geffen Records. The album is the follow up to the four times Grammy nominated, critically heralded and Kanye West produced Be, which spawned hits including The Corner, Go, and Testify. Finding Forever, finds Kanye again taking the bulk of production work with help from Will.I.Am on the sultry I Want You, the late great J. Dilla on So Far To Go, featuring a surprise guest appearance by D'Angelo and G.O.O.D Music producer Devo Springsteen on Misunderstood. On Finding Forever, Common, rips the mic like a hungry newcomer. The street single The Game produced by Kanye with scratches by the legendary DJ Premier is a horn drenched, vintage NY rap boom-bap banger from the Chi-town emcee, no less. The resounding lead single The People finds Common lyrically asserting why and who he creates his music for over regal strings, delectable keys and hard to get vocals by Gil Scott Heron. This is the explicit version.
    Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • good as i remember
    • The Greatest!
    • Drity Dancing the orginal
    • A Nice Album.
    • Still love the movie ... still love the soundtrack
    Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
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    ASIN: B000002W9Q
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. (I've Had) The Time Of My Life - Jennifer Warnes
    2. Be My Baby - The Ronettes
    3. She's Like the Wind - Patrick Swayze
    4. Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen
    5. Stay - Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs
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    10. Love Is Strange - Mickey And Sylvia
    11. Where Are You Tonight? - Tom Johnston
    12. In The Still Of The Night - The Five Satins

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    If film and music fans sometimes wonder why soundtracks are often little more than pastiches of past pop hits and chart flavors of the moment, it's largely due to the blockbuster success of releases like this collection from 1987's surprise Patrcik Swayze/Jennifer Grey romantic hit. The film's retro-romantic concerns came shrewdly wrapped in a (largely manufactured) dance craze conceit tailor-made for such pop chestnuts as the Ronettes' "Be My Baby," the Zodiacs' "Stay," and the Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night." Mickey and Sylvia once again argued that "Love Is Strange"--if not quite as strained as Swayze's own attempt at balladry, "She's Like the Wind." Eric Carmen's "Hungry Eyes" showcased the former Raspberries leader to good effect, but the real soundtrack sweepstakes winner here was the Jennifer Warnes/Bill Medley duet "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." That performance not only won the Best Original Song Oscar the following year, but became one of the era's most performed songs and a ubiquitous radio staple. --Jerry McCulley

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars good as i remember.......2007-05-04

    brings me back to my teen years - the music is as good now as it was then.

    5 out of 5 stars The Greatest!.......2007-04-11

    This is an all time classic! I love all of the songs on here and can think of what part of the movie they were played at.This is a must have for any Dirty Dancing fan!

    5 out of 5 stars Drity Dancing the orginal.......2007-01-30

    great movie and great soundtrack."Remember nobody puts baby in the corner"

    5 out of 5 stars A Nice Album........2007-01-26

    It really feels good to have this album. I know this should come with the hits not included in the first volume but it's nice. This is a nice addition to the soundtracks collection.

    2 out of 5 stars Still love the movie ... still love the soundtrack.......2006-11-03

    "Dirty Dancing" is still one of my favorite movies of all time. It managed to have a plot and wonderful music. You just can't sit still when this music is playing.
    So Much More
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Looking forward to the next cd
    • Awesome and will develop skills
    • Great voice
    • Excellent
    • Ain't No Reason
    So Much More
    Brett Dennen
    Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000GY72WY
    Release Date: 2006-11-21

    Tracks:

    1. Ain't No Reason
    2. There Is So Much More
    3. Darlin' Do Not Fear
    4. Because You Are A Woman
    5. She's Mine
    6. The One Who Loves You The Most
    7. I Asked When
    8. When You Feel It
    9. So Long Sweet Misery
    10. Someday

    Album Description

    The Oakdale, Ca native continues to grow his fan base with a live show consisting of the honest songwriting of a Jack Johnson, the guitar work of Paul Simon and the attention grabbing energy of a Ben Harper leaving all in his wake of yearning for more.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Looking forward to the next cd.......2007-07-15

    There are artists that it's a given............when their cd hits the shelves, I'll buy it. Brett Dennen is one of those artists. He's made quite an impression because I've only just heard of him, in fact, just last night he opened for Ben Folds, who opened for John Mayer in Hartford CT.

    Met him briefly after his set, while Ben Folds was playing. Didn't miss much there.

    I'm sure there's lots more good stuff to come from this guy.

    4 out of 5 stars Awesome and will develop skills.......2007-07-05

    It's easy to see which musicians have influenced Brett Dennen - everyone is in agreement (see below for the timeless names). Nonetheless, I think most people also agree that he has his own style that differentiates him from those who influenced him. His sound is undeniably refreshing. Like many who posted, I believe there is much room for him to grow in light of his young modern talent, and he undoubtedly will. He is still young and it will be interesting to see his style develop over time. 4 stars to "So Much More" in the hopes that Brett will come out with a new album that confirms my belief and merits 5.

    3 out of 5 stars Great voice.......2007-06-14

    I heard "Ain't No Reason" used in the TV show HOUSE and knew I had to buy the cd. His voice is fantastically soothing - definitely akin to Tracy Chapman. While "Ain't No Reason" is in continuous play on my ipod, the other songs haven't really gripped me yet. I think it's a good cd, but perhaps one that will take me a while to really get into.

    4 out of 5 stars Excellent .......2007-06-07

    This is terrific, low key, beautiful tunes. He sounds so much like Xavier Rudd (and maybe a bit like Paul Simon). In fact, I think that if you made a mix of Dennen and Rudd, people would think it was the same artist. If you like this, check out Rudd.

    4 out of 5 stars Ain't No Reason.......2007-06-03

    I can't really comment on the whole c.d., as I've only heard one song. I heard it on House, the television show, on an episode entitled "Family". It of course was "Ain't No Reason". I had to look up the lyrics again, just to make sure I heard them right, but I had. It evoked instant emotion in me, bringing tears to my eyes. It tied in beautifully with what the episode was about, and brought to my mind some issues that had been going on in my life. I found it haunting, sad, yet tinged with hope. I came here to see what others thought, and after reading the mixed reviews I still am not certain whether to purchase it or not. But I had to say that I did love that one song, and I have rated it with 4 stars. I love good lyrics, and it had them.
    Back to Mono (1958-1969)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Cruisin' Music Extraordinaire
    • Essential Musical History
    • $15 is about right
    • 60 classic "Spector" produced tunes + His Christmas Album You'll get your "Phil" here with this awesome 4 CD Set!!!
    Back to Mono (1958-1969)
    Phil Spector
    Manufacturer: Abkco
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    20. Chapel Of Love - Darlene Love
    21. Not Too Young To Get Married - Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans
    22. Wait Til My Bobby Gets Home - Darlene Love
    23. All Grown Up - The Crystals

    Tracks:

    1. Be My Baby - The Ronettes
    2. Then He Kissed Me - The Crystals
    3. A Fine, Fine Boy - Darlene Love
    4. Baby, I Love You - The Ronettes
    5. I Wonder - The Ronettes
    6. Girls Can Tell - The Crystals
    7. Little Boy - The Crystals
    8. Hold Me Tight - The Treasures
    9. (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up - The Ronettes
    10. Soldier Baby Of Mine - The Ronettes
    11. Strange Love - Darlene Love
    12. Stumble And Fall - Darlene Love
    13. When I Saw You - The Ronettes
    14. So Young - Veronica
    15. Do I Love You? - The Ronettes
    16. Keep On Dancing - The Ronettes
    17. You, Baby - The Ronettes
    18. Woman In Love (With You) - The Ronettes
    19. Walking In The Rain - The Ronettes

    Tracks:

    1. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous Brothers
    2. Born To Be Together - The Ronettes
    3. Just Once In My Life - The Righteous Brothers
    4. Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
    5. Is This What I Get For Loving You? - The Ronettes
    6. Long Way To Be Happy - Darlene Love
    7. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - The Righteous Brothers
    8. Ebb Tide - The Righteous Brothers
    9. This Could Be The Night - The Modern Folk Quartet
    10. Paradise - The Ronettes
    11. River Deep-Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner
    12. I'll Never Need More Than This - Ike & Tina Turner
    13. A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knockin' Everyday) - Ike & Tina Turner
    14. Save The Last Dance For Me - Ike & Tina Turner
    15. I Wish I Never Saw The Sunshine - The Ronettes
    16. You Came, You Saw, You Conquered - The Ronettes
    17. Black Pearl - Sonny Charles And The Checkmates
    18. Love Is All I have To Give - The Checkmates

    Tracks:

    1. White Christmas - Darlene Love
    2. Frosty The Snowman - The Ronettes
    3. The Bells of St. Mary - Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans
    4. Santa Claus is Coming to Town - The Crystals
    5. Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes
    6. Marshmallow World - Darlene Love
    7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - The Ronettes
    8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Crystals
    9. Winter Wonderland - Darlene Love
    10. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
    11. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Darlene Love
    12. Here Comes Santa Claus - Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans
    13. Silent Night - Phil Spector and Artists

    Amazon.com

    Among producers, his name remains the simile of choice. If some hotshot studio whiz emerges in, say, hip-hop, he's inevitably labeled "the Phil Spector of rap." That's quite a statement given that decades have passed since this boy from the Bronx remodeled rock & roll to suit his own visions of grandeur. The story of the girl-group auteur is a fascinating one. Spector composed a No. 1 hit at 17 (the Teddy Bears' "To Know Him Is to Love Him," its title inspired by the inscription on his father's tombstone). By 19 he was head of A&R for Atlantic Records. By the time he was 22, he'd founded his own label (Philles) and was churning out Wall of Sound hits at an unprecedented clip, beginning with the Crystals' "He's a Rebel." The four-disc Back to Mono befits its singular subject in both presentation (the richly annotated booklet includes a piece by Tom Wolfe) and content (60 songs cut between 1958 and 1969, plus the entire classic Yuletide LP A Christmas Gift for You). --Steven Stolder

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Greatest bargain.......2007-05-16

    A few months ago I ordered this set for only about $20 & it is the best CD bargain I've ever had. This set originally sold for about $75 back in the 90's (glad I waited to buy it!)& I keep wondering why it's so cheap now. (Is Spector not allowed to make money on his music anymore?) It is a BIG set in an LP size box (I store it with my old LPs on my shelf),comes with a great big book printed on high quality paper, comes with the Christmas album & even a button. Only thing not big about this set is the sound quality, it's typical 80s & early 90s thin-sounding CD quality, not exactly what I'd call a wall of sound. Also the book has the lyrics to all the songs except the ones on the Christmas album. So if you can get past the fact that Spector may have killed someone 40 years after these recordings (if he did,how could he? He produced John Lennon's "Imagine" for goodness sake!)this is still some of the 60s greatest music.

    5 out of 5 stars Cruisin' Music Extraordinaire.......2007-05-15

    When I saw the "Back to Mono" box for 20 bucks, I first thought of the barrage of criticism that greeted this set when first released more than 15 years ago and, in particular, the near universal condemnation of the absolutely horrendous digital remastering that marred what should have been an unbeatable compilation. Then I thought, "So what? I LOVED this music 45 years - AUGH! - ago! This is the background music of my life! And a great collection! And I don't have much of it, vinyl or otherwise." So I bought it.

    And yes, the remastering is indeed horrible, particularly when listened to through earphones. But if you can pump this music through a tinny 5-inch speaker, perhaps boosted from a '57 Chevy, it all sounds pretty damn fine. So: don't play it on your audiophile equipment: my vintage boom box does the music all the honor it requires.

    And what music. A lot of this stuff didn't chart in the New York metropolitan area, so I'd never heard several tracks, but it's all vintage, no filler, hits and non-hits, lots of Ronnie Spector and the Ronnettes, the Crystals, and fewer, but important, sides from Curtis Lee), Ben E. King, Bob B. Soxx, the Righteous Brothers, the majestic Tina Turner and that sidekick of hers, and, of course, the patented Spector Wall of Sound, complete with timpani, maracas, glockenspiels, strings, horns, full brass section, yackety sax, everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink. On the tree of rock, Phil Spector is a taproot (and Bruce Springsteen the most celebrated emulator/branch).

    But let's be serious: these are very basic sentiments, harking back to a very different, much simpler time, before Vietnam, Watergate, and universal irony really invaded our consciousness (the first 29 tracks before the Kennedy assassination). The Spector chronology tracks along through LBJ's "Great Society" and civil rights legislation, Nixon, and the onset of cynicism, skepticism, and the beginning of a much more complicated social and political fabric. Through all this, we underestimate the role this and other top-forty music played in shaping our imaginations: it played, constantly, to GROUPS of people in packed cars, at parties and dances, not to one solitary listener through iPod earphones, shaped romantic vocabularies, taught kids how to say "I love you" and how to rebel against parents who screamed "that guy's no good!" My wife's parents.

    In short, this music and its peer recordings helped fill in pieces of our emotional identities. In this set we hear lots of 16 year olds pouring out their hearts into diaries via girl-group doo-wop. From the Righteous Brothers, a more mature, wistful kind of heartbreak with full choirs of strings. And from Ike and Tina, my god - River Deep, Mountain High has enough emotional energy to blow a bank of Marshalls, a clear high-point on a collection of high points.

    The 96-page booklet is almost worth the price of the box. I didn't need the lyrics - many of them, goofy, saccharine, maudlin, trite as can be, are grafted into my brain, courtesy of that Chevy speaker - but the photos of those wonderful, innocent, vibrant faces, the essays (one by Tom Wolfe), and the discography are all splendid.

    So: if you've ever loved this music - that's a significant qualifier: my kids (all in 20s and 30s) think it's virtually unadulterated corn (with the exception of River Deep, Loving Feeling, and a few other tracks) - forget about the atrocious remastering. (I'll bet Rhino will take care of that, sooner or later, and we'll hear these in gorgeous, layered monaural.) Just buy this now while you can get all four discs, the big booklet, and the huge box for 20 dollars or less. Then boogaloo or slow-dance your baby to these legendary tunes.

    5 out of 5 stars Essential Musical History.......2007-05-13

    With his name in the news, it is easy to dismiss Phil Spector for current accusations, but you can never deny his place is Rock'N'Roll pantheon of musical touchstones.

    This collection is an absolute must have for all those who love great rock and roll and the extras in this box are phenomenal. The booklet documenting these historic recordings is amazing, as are the collection musicians that sat in on these sessions (Sonny Bono, Brian Wilson, Leon Russell, etc.).

    Just having the classic recordings of The Ronettes (Be My Baby, Walkin' In The Rain, Baby I Love You), The Crystals, Darlene Love -- along with Ike and Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High" (referred to by George Harrison as the greatest single ever made) and the complete "Phil Spector's Christmas Album" -- makes this collection indispensable!!!

    2 out of 5 stars $15 is about right.......2007-04-08

    I have no idea whether Mr. Spector is guilty of the serious charges against him, but he stands convicted of allowing his retrospective box to be released with some of the muddiest, dullest mastering in memory. Sound-wise, a total mess. Of course, many of the tracks are indispensable.

    5 out of 5 stars 60 classic "Spector" produced tunes + His Christmas Album You'll get your "Phil" here with this awesome 4 CD Set!!!.......2007-03-25

    Absolute classic rock and roll!!! With that awesome "Wall Of Sound"!!! Phil Spector produced some of the greatest classic tunes in history,nuff said,forget about his recent problems with the law,it's the songs that matter,like the 60 ones(on the first three CD's) contained on this 4 CD set which also includes His classic: "A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector" (on the 4th CD)!!! Classic sides from The Teddy Bears,Ray Peterson,Ben E. King,Curtis Lee,The Crystals,Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans,The Alley Cats,Darlene Love,Veronica,The Ronettes,The Treasures,The Righteous Brothers,The Modern Folk Quartet,Ike & Tina Turner,and Sonny Chareles and The Checkmates!!! Absolute essential listening!!! A delight for the ear!!! They just don't make great music like this anymore!!! Includes a beautiful full-color 96 page book and even a red and white "Back To Mono" button,just like the one Spector wore himself in his Santa Claus garb!!! Way to cool!!! Over 3 hours of the finest music ever waxed!!! I can't believe I found this superlative box set for less than 20 bucks,quite a bargain!!! Two thumbs up!!! Way up!!! Five stars!!! A+
    Rush of Fools
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • This CD is on constant rotation in my car.
    • An Exceptional First CD
    • Love this album!
    • Great first album
    • Great New Album
    Rush of Fools
    Rush of Fools
    Manufacturer: EMI Christian Music Group
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000OPPBEG
    Release Date: 2007-05-08

    Tracks:

    1. Undo
    2. We All
    3. When Our Hearts Sing
    4. Your Love
    5. Fame
    6. Peace Be Still
    7. All We Ever Needed
    8. Can't Get Away
    9. For Those
    10. Jesus Hurry
    11. Already

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars This CD is on constant rotation in my car........2007-07-16

    I did not know about this band until I was looking on Billboard chart and noticed that they had the #1 song a few months back. I listened to "Undone" on YOutube and I was hooked. This CD does not disappoint. This CD is on constant rotation in my car, especially the songs "Undone", "We all" and my personal favorite "For Those". I look forward to seeing what this band for there d CD. If this CD is representated by their possibilitythey will not be a one hit wonder.

    5 out of 5 stars An Exceptional First CD.......2007-07-15

    Rush of Fools deserves to be praised for this album, its a very well balanced compilation and for a first album is exceptional by any standard. Vocals are clean, precise, and lofty, but more importantly, they are heartfelt. Instrumentation is equally clean and measured, never overdone or muddy. What's probably most striking about this CD, for me and my family, is how familiar this band sounds, yet it has a freshness and uniqueness of its own. I am a huge fan of Building 429, Anberlin, Relient K and Jeremy Camp and I'd be willing to recommend this band in the same breath with those. Mellower in tone overall compared to most of those, but - as one reveiewer put it - perfect for putting you in a worship state of mind. This band is going to succeed big-time if they remain on this track and continue to pour their hearts into their work as they've done with this album.

    5 out of 5 stars Love this album!.......2007-06-27

    This is one of my favorite worship albums! There is not a single song that I don't like on this album! "Undo" is one of the best songs that I have heard in a long time!

    I also love the fact that every song on here is a brand new worship song! Don't get me wrong, I love, love, love, worship music, but it seems like the same songs get recorded over and over again...not so here...all of these are original and brand new songs!

    It is hard to compare these guys among other bands, but if you like the sounds of Jeff Deyo, SonicFlood, Shane & Shane, and Desperation Band, then you will most definitely love these guys! What a blessing!

    5 out of 5 stars Great first album.......2007-06-14

    I don't even remember how I stumbled onto this band but I'm sure glad I did. After playing through the cd a few times I must say that I am impressed and have been recommending Rush of Fools to friends.

    I always hate describing the way bands sound since the only way to do that is to reference other bands - which never seems fair or accurate. I'm not a The Fray fan, but I guess you would have to say the styling is in a similar sort of mold, I guess. Kinda. Not very helpful, I know! Just think of a mix of acoustic and electric rock brushing up on the very edges of hard rock. The lyrics are very well written and the instrumentation is excellent. And, unlike some Christian rock, it actually puts you in a worship state of mind. I look forward to seeing the band live sometime in the near future. Amazon has this cd for $11. Come on, you have eleven bucks. You won't be dissapointed.

    5 out of 5 stars Great New Album.......2007-06-02

    This is a great new album. Their single "Undo" has already made it to number one on the Christian Music charts. Personally I like "When Our Hearts Sing" the best. The music and lyrics are both so well matched and performed from the heart. It's nice to have lyrics that are not all the same old cliches and shallow repetitiveness so prominent in today's "worship" music. I think these guys are going to do well if they keep producing music like this.
    Songs That Got Us Through WWII
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A hit with the WWII generation
    • great compilation of 40's music.
    • Songs That Got Us Through WWII
    • My Review
    • Songs that got us through "the big one"...
    Songs That Got Us Through WWII
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000032SP
    Release Date: 1990-03-16

    Tracks:

    1. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrew Sisters
    2. I'll Be Seeing You - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
    3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Never No Lament) - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
    4. Till Then - Mills Brothers
    5. G.I. Jive - Johnny Mercer
    6. I'll Walk Alone - Martha Tilton
    7. When The Lights Go On Again (All Over The World) - Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra
    8. Yours - Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
    9. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive - Johnny Mercer
    10. I Don't Want To Walk Without You - Harry James & His Orchestra
    11. I Wonder - Louis Armstrong
    12. Long Ago (And Far Away) - Jo Stafford
    13. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) - Ink Spots
    14. (There'll Be Blue Birds Over)The White Cliffs Of Dover - Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
    15. Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer - The Song Spinners
    16. Sentimental Journey - Les Brown & His Orchestra
    17. Waitin' For The Train To Come In - Peggy Lee
    18. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Harry James & His Orchestra

    Album Description

    They may have rationed meat, milk, canned goods, and gasoline, but there was no limit to the musical talent during World War II. Morale-boosting sounds on the home front and "over there" were one of the Allies' most potent weapons. WWII gave birth to many of the 1940s' most popular artists and songs, as well as many of the most important independent record labels. Songs That Got Us Through WWII is the first of a two-volume series collecting the hits that kept the home fires burning and brought a little bit of America to the G.I.s overseas. Compiled and developed by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera, Vol. 1 features many of the era's biggest artists, including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A hit with the WWII generation.......2007-07-15

    We played this CD at a family reunion honoring our elders (who either fought in WWII or were married to those who fought). It was a hit. The tunes ranged from bouncy to sentimental, but all were enjoyable.

    4 out of 5 stars great compilation of 40's music........2007-03-18

    i was born in 1961, but like the geeky audiophile that i am, i have eagerly dug into all the decades that have produced recorded music. i always thought that the forties were one of the weaker decades out there when it comes to sonic delights. so why do i love the two volumes of "songs that got us through wwii" so much? rhino records has a lot to do with it. as all audiophiles of the cd age now, rhino is one of the best outfits around when it comes to compilations of music. on these 2 wonderful discs from the forties, they have done it again. pure pleasure is to be had here. one drifts back to another time, across decades, to experience the popular songs of another american culture. this is a perfect introduction to that decade for anyone. having heard these two volumes, i can't wait to give the forties another chance. i am being won over, i think. thanks rhino.

    5 out of 5 stars Songs That Got Us Through WWII.......2007-01-04

    When my mother heard this CD that I played on a recent road trip, she sang along with every one! She loved it so much that I bought one for her, plus the second one in the set. The selections are great (variety of songs and artists) and recording quality very good considering a lot of these were recorded 60 years ago. This is a great CD for anyone over 50 who grew up with this music or listened to their parents play it.

    5 out of 5 stars My Review.......2006-11-20

    The songs on this CD are the songs I loved listening & singing to when I
    was a young teen. Wonderful CD!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Songs that got us through "the big one"..........2006-11-20

    World War II was the most catastrophic in history. Fifty-five million people were killed in just five years. Music had the power to make people feel better even when life was this rough; and this CD proves it.

    The CD starts on a strong upbeat note with The Andrews Sisters belting out "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Vic Schoen and his orchestra perform the musical arrangement which packs a big punch! I like this song for its "swing" feel and its playfulness at the same time.

    The next song, "I'll Be Seeing You," switches right away to the sadder aspects of war. This classic tearjerker song deals with the pain two lovers or spouses experience when one must go to war. Frank Sinatra sings this beautifully. Other songs that deal with the pain and stress of war include "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" performed flawlessly by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra; "I'll Walk Alone" by Martha Tilton and "I Don't Want To Walk Without You" sung by Helen Forrest with Harry James and his Orchestra.

    The CD also gives us songs that express hope for a quick end to the war so that a sense of normalcy can return. I love the beautiful "When The Lights Go On (All Over The World)" and "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover." These are truly classic pop vocals.

    "G.I. Jive" and "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive" are great upbeat songs, too. Terrific!

    The CD has a solid ending with the touching "It's Been A Long, Long Time" sung by Kitty Kallen with Harry James and his Orchestra performing the musical arrangement.

    The quality of the remastering could be better. Throughout the CD there is a lot of surface noise and it is obvious that these songs were recorded a very long while ago. However, in the liner notes there is a note that these recordings were remastered before superior technology was available to reduce surface noise. I considered giving this CD 4 1/2 stars for this but the songs are so good that this will be a five star review.

    Bill Vera contributes an informative essay for the liner notes and there are several great photos of the artists on this CD. You also get the song credits and the date each hit was released. Excellent!

    Overall, this is a great CD for people who love American pop classics from the World War II era and big band vocals in general. I highly recommend this CD; and if you like it then I suggest you try volume two of Songs That Got Us Through World War II. May you enjoy this nostalgic CD as much as I did!

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    The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Revisiting the 60's in Style!
    • Great songs with a great sound
    • Diana Ross & the Supremes
    • ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!
    • Fresh Versions Of Old Favorites
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    Diana Ross & The Supremes
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    ASIN: B0000DD575
    Release Date: 2004-02-03

    Tracks:

    1. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
    2. Baby Love - The Supremes
    3. Come See About Me - The Supremes
    4. Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
    5. Back In My Arms Baby - The Supremes
    6. I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes
    7. You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
    8. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
    9. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - The Supremes
    10. The Happening - The Supremes
    11. Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes
    12. Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes
    13. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes
    14. Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross & The Supremes
    15. Stoned Love - The Supremes
    16. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
    17. Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
    18. The Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) - Diana Ross
    19. Love Hangover - Diana Ross
    20. The Boss - Diana Ross
    21. Upside Down - Diana Ross
    22. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
    23. Endless Love - Diana Ross
    24. You Keep Me Hangin' On (Almighty Mix Edit) - Diana Ross

    Amazon.com

    In the path of enormously popular collections of number one singles by Elvis and the Beatles comes this crammed (seconds shy of the 80-minute mark) disc from another pop-culture icon, Diana Ross & the Supremes. 14 Diana Ross/Supremes tracks appear in some of their most vivid sound ever, while the post-Ross Supremes get their due with "Stoned Love." Ross' Hollywood years make for the weakest music here ("Touch Me in the Morning," "Endless Love"), but disco smashes "Upside Down," "I'm Coming Out," and "The Boss" prove as smart, canny, and enduring as Supremes 45s like "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Reflections." The contemporary, yet already dated, remix of "Hangin' On" at album's end suggests, in fact, that Ross might make one more dance-floor comeback if paired with the right behind-the-scenes team. Basement Jaxx, anyone? --Rickey Wright

    Album Description

    The Number 1's series is a brand-new line of CDs featuring #1 radio hits from the biggest names in music. This collection includes decade compilations as well as individual artist CDs and is being released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."

    To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered.UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Revisiting the 60's in Style!.......2007-07-12

    This music defines my happy days living in Austin, TX while attending The University! The Supreme sounds ROCKED the halls of my Dorm and accompanied me on many of my hiking journeys up and down the Hike and Bike Trail. Diana's soft sexy voice played in the background many dark evenings while my boyfriend (now husband) and I "got busy" in the back seat of his Chevy Convertible up on Lookout Mountain! Good times!

    5 out of 5 stars Great songs with a great sound.......2007-05-19

    I really enjoyed the song quality on this CD. It has all of my favorite Supreme & Diana hits like - Come See About Me, Touch Me In The Morning & Im Coming Out.

    I love Cd's that you can put on and just let play whether at home, in the car, or in the background when company is over.

    If you like the Supremes and Diana this is one of the best variety of songs available.

    I say give it a try & sing along ... I did.

    5 out of 5 stars Diana Ross & the Supremes.......2007-05-15

    If you want the best of Diana and The Supremes, this is the cd for you! It has all of the #1's from the group and Diana's solo career during the 70's. It is fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!.......2007-05-06

    If you love the Diana Ross music, you have to buy this cd!!! this is the best effort to compilate all the Diana's career in only one disc, and the quality of the songs (all they are remastered in stereo) is incredible!! but the best is that all the No. 1 singles from the supremes and Diana's solo single No. 1 hits are in this colection and wooow!! 24 songs !!!!; from the first hits like WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO, BABY LOVE, STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE and CAN'T HURRY LOVE to memorable songs like ENDLESS LOVE (with Lionel Richie), DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU GOING TO and UPSIDE DOWN (pure disco), if you think, you can realize that you have songs from the early 60's to the late 80's IN ONLY ONE COMPILATION!!!; THEN I RECOMMEND THIS CD TO EVERYBODY!!

    One advertising: some versions of this cd have the inclussion of Diana's song CHAIN REACTION (the latin-american versions like the Mexican and Argentina ones have this song), but the US version doesn't iclude this great song, unfortunately.

    4 out of 5 stars Fresh Versions Of Old Favorites.......2007-04-14

    I bought this disc recently to add to my Supremes collection because I already knew it would sound fantastic... and it does. The remastering of these classic tracks make them sound better and more vibrant than any previously released collection. But here's the real kicker: most of these tracks appear in versions that are different than have ever been heard before!!

    Hardcore Supremes fans will listen to these tracks and immediately feel a shock of revelation that they are not the same old versions that have been on compilation after compilation. Most of these tracks are newly remixed for stronger bass, more stereo separation, and now have extended endings. "Stop In The Name Of Love" for example, goes on beyond it's original fade, so that you can hear the backing track fade out while the girls keep singing until they finish cold, with one final "Stop!". "You Keep Me Hangin' On " has a longer second chorus, as well as a previously unheard cold ending. And the new mix of "Reflections" is a real eye opener, with softer psychedelic sound effects synched up from the originally released version, and an ending that continues on WAY beyond the original fade out point, with an additional coda and cold ending ( not to mention an originally deleted backing vocal in the bridge of the song )! Not every track is that radically different, but most do go on slightly longer than before, and the remastering and remixing makes them sound better than ever.

    Even if you own any of the previous Supremes compilations, this collection is a must, for the alternate versions of these songs, and the much improved sound quality.

    Davidp

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    2. Here to Stay [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
    3. Human Race Ignition
    4. I Do Believe
    5. In Between Dreams [Import]
    6. Instrumentals [Import]
    7. Leaving Throught the [Import]
    8. Life Or Death? [Import]
    9. Little Bit of Miki & Griff [Import]
    10. Maximum Blondie

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