World Won't Listen [Import]

Product Description
1986 hits and B-sides comp issued through Warner. 18 tracks, including the CD exclusive of 'Money Changes Everything', an instrumental that later became Bryan Ferry's hit 'The Right Stuff' in 1987 when he added lyrics & vocals to it. Others include 'Panic', 'London', 'Bigmouth Strikes Again', 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out', 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite', 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side', 'Ask' & 'You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby'.

World Won't Listen,Smiths,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Mixed feelings Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay... He's done it again Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL! A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael

The Michael Feinstein Anthology Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Romance on Film/Romance on Broadway Nice Work If You Can Get It: Songs by the Gershwins Hopeless Romantics Isn't It Romantic Michael & George (Feinstein Sings Gershwin) ASIN: B000065DVH Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
2. Isn't It Romantic
3. Swinging On A Star
4. Ask Me Again
5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
6. 'S Wonderful
7. Wonder Why
8. Too Marvelous For Words
9. Where Do You Start
10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
11. Easy To Love
12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
13. Who Are You Now?
14. You're An Education
15. You Are There
16. Sophisticated Swing
17. Love Can Change The Stars
18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
20. Marianne
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
22. I Love A Piano

Tracks:

1. That's Entertainment
2. My Favorite Year
3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
4. I Never Felt Better
5. Someone To Watch Over Me
6. Kiss Her Now
7. The Ugly Bug Ball
8. For You, For Me, Forever More
9. The Mole People
10. And So To Bed
11. You're All The World To Me
12. Old Friend
13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
14. Pattisserie
15. Open Your Eyes
16. For Love Alone
17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
19. My Romance
20. Love Is Here To Stay
21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Average customer rating: Listen, this album is better than Louder than Bombs. Louder Than Bombs vs The World Won't Listen Unnecessary but excellent if you don't have "Louder Than Bombs" Reissue, repackage, repackage Inessential compilation

The World Won't Listen The Smiths Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hatful of Hollow Rank The Smiths Strangeways, Here We Come Meat Is Murder ASIN: B0000073X4 Release Date: 1993-11-18

Tracks:

1. Panic
2. Ask
3. London
4. Bigmouth Strikes Again
5. Shakespeare's Sister
6. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
7. Shoplifters of the World Unite
8. Boy With the Thorn in His Side
9. Money Changes Everything
10. Asleep
11. Unloveable
12. Half a Person
13. Stretch Out and Wait
14. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
15. Oscillate Wildly
16. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
17. Rubber Ring
18. Golden Lights

Album Description

1986 hits & B-sides comp on WEA International. 18 tracks, including the CD exclusive of 'Money Changes Everything', aninstrumental that later became Bryan Ferry's hit 'The Right Stuff' in 1987 when he added lyrics & vocals to it. Others include 'Panic', 'London', 'Bigmouth Strikes Again', 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out', 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite', 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side', 'Ask' & 'You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby'.

Album Details

Follow-up to 'Hatful of Hollow' best of that features tracks left off that retrospective. Includes alternate version 'Stretch Out and Wait' with different lyrics.

Customer Reviews:

Listen, this album is better than Louder than Bombs........2007-06-14

If you value quality of quantity then The World Won't Listen is for you (over Louder than Bombs). Aside from just a compilation of various tracks from their canon; this Smiths album is a wonderfully thought out collection of songs. It's a arrangement that flows wonderfully together, from one song to the next. For me, that's a crucial aspect of any album or compilation. And this collection fits that role perfectly.

It's also worth mentioning that this album's version of Stretch Out and Wait is lovely and that the inclusion of Marr's two instrumental masterpeieces (Money Changes Everything and Oscillate Wildly) works well as interludes between the standard songs - it's something I always do when I create playlists for myself and something I appreciate here as well.

Louder Than Bombs vs The World Won't Listen.......2005-10-24

Louder Than Bombs was my first Smiths album, and it took me a while to really get into it. I pushed my way through the songs, discovering the songs toward the end of the album much later. In short, it didn't flow for me. I bought The World Won't Listen unaware that it had most of the same songs as LTB, but as I listened, even though I was familiar with most of the songs, the album captivated my attention in a way LTB never did. If you want to have a solid collection, if you want a cheaper price, then go for LTB. However, if you want an album that works as an ALBUM, then get The World Won't Listen.

Unnecessary but excellent if you don't have "Louder Than Bombs".......2005-10-07

It's true that The Smiths' work has gotten the "reissue, repackage, repackage... extra track and a tacky badge" treatment in recent years. However that isn't really a valid criticism of this particular compilation. A reviewer below, with whom many of you seem to agree, actually makes a horribly illogical argument. He contends that you are better of buying the "actual albums" citing that most of these tracks can be had on "Louder Than Bombs". Well my friend, "Louder Than Bombs" was a compilation of early singles just like this one. LTB and TWWL were essentially the same exact album released for the same exact purpose. In fact, LTB is just TWWL released in the US as opposed to the UK intended to be basically a simultaneous release on opposite sides of the Pond. In reality "World..." slightly predates "Louder..." by several months; TWWL was released in the UK in February of 1987 while LTB was released in the US in May of the same year. So "Louder..." was NOT an "actual" album and it didn't come first.

Another reviewer says he hates the redundancy of Smiths' releases. I do too, but that is also germane only to later comps and not to this release. As noted before this and LTB are really just the same album intended for different populations... no one ever expected you to buy both. People in America were supposed to buy LTB while fans in the UK were supposed to buy TWWL... period. Having only the studio albums would cheat you out of many, many of the band's best songs. The simple truth is that every fan needs EITHER LTB or TWWL but not both. As for the posthumously released hits collections, I think they are redundant and I don't own them. The only argument that one can really make is that this is somewhat redundant with "Hatful of Hollow". However "Hatful" was never meant to be a proper release of the singles, rather it was released (very early in their career in 1984 I might add) to answer demand from fans for recordings of the band's Radio One John Peel Sessions; they added in a number of b-sides that many fans did not have to add value... so this was actually an attempt to help the fan out not to milk the redundancy cow. The versions at times are considerably different than the official versions and there are a couple of tracks hard to find elsewhere.

OK enough griping but I really hate inaccuracy and false arguments if you can't tell.

Having said the above, I personally slightly prefer "Louder Than Bombs" to "The World Won't Listen" simply because it is domestic and therefore cheaper, otherwise they are essentially the same. The only thing offered here that is truly rare is the instrumental "Money Changes Everything", later used as the music for Bryan ferry's hit "The Right Stuff" from 'Bete Noire'... a great song that Marr actually played on. Obviously the music is great as you already know.

Reissue, repackage, repackage.......2005-08-04

Geez, I hate how redundant the Smiths collections are! There seem to be more Smiths compilations than there are actual albums, and it makes it very frustrating when you only want each song they've made ONCE, because that's impossible. All through their catalog, even during their existence, tons and tons of songs were squashed together for UK releases, US releases, extra Peel sessions, it goes on and on.

The alienating thing about The World Won't Listen and its US counterpart Louder Than Bombs is that, unless you spent your time in the 1980s in England, you might not know a b-side from an album single from a non-album single from a non-album track from a big hit. While this is a testament to the Smiths overall consistent quality (they were one of the best b-side bands to exist, ever), it makes you wonder how many times a song like Hand In Glove or The Boy With The Thorn In His Side has to appear on different CDs.

What could be done instead (but no one seems to be interested in this idea, as indicated by the recent release of The Very Best of the Smiths) is to assemble all of the Smiths b-sides together. They already did it for the singles, so why not their counterparts? The Smiths spoiled their fans with the quantity and quality of their b-sides, and consolidating them to one release would help many of us clueless Yanks find out what makes a good British band tick.

So there is nothing especially wrong with The World Won't Listen. It's just that it's another piece to an already cluttered catalog of compilations that can't decide what it is they're compiling. Your time and money would be better spent on Louder Than Bombs (24 tracks...that's a lot for your money).

Inessential compilation.......2005-04-14

For the America Smiths fan, it's totally not worth paying the money to buy an import copy of this. All of the songs can be found on albums here except for Money Changes Everything, which is an instrumental and you can live without. The alternate vocal version of Stretch Out and Wait is on here as well, but unless you're a hardcore Smiths fan, it's not worth it.

Average customer rating: The Smiths gone Hardcore Pretty cool OK for headbangers -- not for Smiths fans tribute to the smiths

The World Still Won't Listen: A Tribute to the Smiths Various Artists Manufacturer: Chord ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Compilations | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SAYF Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

1. Shoplifters of the World Unite - Dare to Defy
2. London - Down by Law
3. Your Gonna Need Someone on Your Side - Anal Cunt
4. What Difference Does It Make
5. How Soon Is Now? - The Meatmen
6. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable - H2O
7. Handsome Devil - Sweet Diesel
8. Bigmouth Strikes Again
9. You Haven't Earned It Yet Baby - Screw 32
10. Last of the Famous International Players - Leeway
11. What She Said - Youth Brigade
12. Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
13. Half a Person - Edgewise
14. Panic - The Business
15. Sweet and Tender Hooligan - 59 Times the Pain
16. This Night Has Opened My Eyes - Home 33
17. There Is a Light - Walleye
18. Back to the Old House - Lament

Customer Reviews:

The Smiths gone Hardcore.......2004-01-30

I love this tribute. All my fave hardcore bands covering one of my favorite bands.
I initially got it for The Business cover of London which is absolutely great.
Slapshot's version of Big Mouth Strikes again is just amazing. Jack Kelly does it the way I wanted to hear it.
This is great for fans of Hardcore who have or had a secret Smiths spot in their aching heart.
The Meatmen's version of How Soon Is Now rocks with their campy humor and still pull it off great.
I really can not say a bad thing about this release.

Pretty cool.......2001-01-05

As with any compilation thereare a few unmemorable songs, but overall this comp is very good. The standout songs on here are Slapshot, Youth Brigade and Edgewise. I was dissapointed that Meat Is Murder is not on it, but thats a personal thing. Every Smiths song ever written is incredible, so why does Leeway do a Moz song? Anyway, it's a cool record. Buy it.

OK for headbangers -- not for Smiths fans.......2000-09-22

It is deceptive that this listing does not have all of the songs/artists listed so that a purchaser can get a sense of what they are actually getting. This CD has nothing but hardcore punk covers of Smiths songs that all sound samey. Every song is revved up beyond belief and shouted over a pogoin' beat. That is fine for a one-off joke, but all of the subtleties that make the Smiths great are gone. If you weren't a Smiths fan in the first place, you would have trouble distinguishing between songs. Only the last track, a cover of Asleep, is slowed down to less that mosh tempo. No-name artists on a tribute album are expected, and it is nice to see that but what this bunch of punks obviously likes and appreciates one of the greatest bands of the 80s. But 60+ minutes of a pogoing soundtrack that has very very very little musically in common with its source material is NOT what Smiths fans will be expecting or looking for. Avoid.

tribute to the smiths.......2000-06-15

this album is wonderfull it captures all the good thing we all fell in with about the smiths i would recomend this album to anyone who is a big smiths fan as wel as moz it does not get better than this

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World Won't Listen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00020PPYY Release Date: 2003-08-19

Album Description

1986 hits and B-sides comp issued through Warner. 18 tracks, including the CD exclusive of 'Money Changes Everything', an instrumental that later became Bryan Ferry's hit 'The Right Stuff' in 1987 when he added lyrics & vocals to it. Others include 'Panic', 'London', 'Bigmouth Strikes Again', 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out', 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite', 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side', 'Ask' & 'You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby'.

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The World Won't Listen The Smiths Manufacturer: Wea Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strangeways, Here We Come The Smiths Louder Than Bombs Hatful of Hollow The Queen Is Dead ASIN: B000GW88TW Release Date: 2006-09-25

Tracks:

1. Panic
2. Ask
3. London
4. Bigmouth Strikes Again
5. Shakespeare's Sister
6. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
7. Shoplifters of the World Unite
8. Boy With the Thorn in His Side
9. Money Changes Everything
10. Asleep
11. Unloveable
12. Half a Person
13. Stretch Out and Wait
14. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
15. Oscillate Wildly
16. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
17. Rubber Ring
18. Golden Lights

Album Description

Exclusive Japanese limited edition reissue of their 1987 compilation album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. 16 non-album single A and B-sides plus some key album tracks including 'Panic', 'Ask', 'Shakespeare's Sister', 'Shoplifters Of The World' and more. Warner. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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The World Won't Listen Smiths ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000566MR

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The World Won't Listen The Smiths Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEO7Z Release Date: 2001-09-24

Tracks:

1. Panic
2. Ask
3. London
4. Bigmouth Strikes Again
5. Shakespeare's Sister
6. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
7. Shoplifters of the World Unite
8. Boy With the Thorn in His Side
9. Money Changes Everything
10. Asleep
11. Unloveable
12. Half a Person
13. Stretch Out and Wait
14. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
15. Oscillate Wildly
16. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
17. Rubber Ring
18. Golden Lights

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World Still Won't Listen Various Artists Manufacturer: T.D.H ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000B2J0

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World Won't Listen Smiths Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRAYIK Release Date: 1996-11-21

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The Only Normal People Are the Ones You Don't Know That Well John Brown Battery Manufacturer: World Won't Listen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NK3TF0

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Energetic 4 piece punk from the Chicago. Members have gone on to play in Black Print and Life at Sea. 1 Postcard From The Edge Of Pennsylvania 2 Stick Shift 3 Rebound 4 Either Or 5 Drowning Deep Ends

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