Extended Version

1. Know You Rider

2. Uncle Sam Blues

3. Funky #7

4. Bowlegged Woman, Knock Kneed Man

5. Genesis

6. Embryonic Journey

7. Don't You Leave Me Here

8. I Wish You Would

9. Watch the North Wind Rise

10. Death Don't Have No Mercy

Extended Versions,Hot Tuna,Bmg Special Prod.,Blues-Rock,Folk-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock & Roll,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: the perfect movie I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!! Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie Great CD musical memories

Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) Nacio Herb Brown , Gene Kelly , and Arthur Freed Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition) An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954 Film Soundtrack) M-G-M's Brigadoon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1954 Film) ASIN: B00006JOF3 Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Main Title/Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Fit As A Fiddle (And Ready For Love) - Gene Kelly
3. Tango (Temptation) - MGM Studio Orchestra
4. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Debbie Reynolds
5. All I Do Is Dream Of You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
6. Make 'Em Laugh - Donald O'Connor
7. Beautiful Girl Montage - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
8. Beautiful Girl - Jimmie Thompson
9. You Were Meant For Me - Gene Kelly
10. You Are My Lucky Star (Outtake) - Debbie Reynolds
11. Moses - Gene Kelly
12. Good Morning - Gene Kelly
13. Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
14. Would You? - Betty Noyes
15. Broadway Melody Ballet - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
16. Would You? End Title - Gene Kelly
17. Singin' In The Rain (In A-Flat) - Debbie Reynolds
18. Finale - Gene Kelly
19. Main Title (Alternate Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
20. Beautiful Girl (Alternate Version/Tempo Track) - Gene Kelly
21. Would You? (Unused Version) - Debbie Reynolds
22. Would You (Duet) (Unused Version) - Gene Kelly
23. Beautiful Girl (Unused Original Version) - Jimmie Thompson
24. Singin' In The Rain (Alternate Vocal) - Gene Kelly
25. Should I (Unused Instrumental) - MGM Studio Orchestra

Tracks:

1. The Broadway Melody - Charles King
2. You Were Meant For Me - Charles King
3. The Wedding Of The Painted Doll - James Burroughs
4. Singin' In The Rain - Cliff Edwards
5. Should I - Charles Kaley
6. Beautiful Girl - Sam Ash
7. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Gene Raymond
8. Broadway Rhythm - Frances Langford
9. I've Got A Feelin' Your Foolin' - Robert Taylor
10. You Are My Lucky Star - Marjorie Lane
11. Would You - Jeanette MacDonald
12. Good Morning - Judy Garland
13. Singin' In The Rain - Judy Garland
14. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Judy Garland
15. Dignity - MGM Studio Orchestra
16. Stunt Montage (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
17. First Silent Picture (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
18. Have Lunch With Me - MGM Studio Orchestra
19. Dancing On A Rainbow - Arthur Freed
20. Singin' In The Rain (Radio Broadcast) - Arthur Freed
21. Broadway Melody Ballet (Original Version) - Gene Kelly

Amazon.com

A vibrant tribute to MGM's legendary confluence of brains, talent, hard work, ambition--and dare we say it?--massive egos, Singin' in the Rain long ago took its rightful place among the first rank of the studio's dizzying catalog of film musicals. This double-disc, 46-track 50th-anniversary edition features all of the film's familiar songs, as well as numerous outtakes and extended versions, many culled directly from the film's original recording masters. Its second disc also chronicles the film's clever--if studio imposed--self-referential musical gambit of recycling a slate of Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown songs from Metro's first decade by including 14 of the originals, including performances by Jeanette McDonald, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Freed himself. Featuring a dozen previously unreleased recordings and an illustrated booklet containing the insightful reminiscences of the film's original writers, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, it's the ultimate musical companion to one of cinema's magical, enduring masterpieces. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The complete 50th Anniversary Edition and a bonus disc featuring the original recordings that inspired the 1952 MGM classic! Includes 12 previously unreleased tracks 'Would You?' (duet) (unused version), 'Beautiful Girl' (unused original version), 'Singin' In The Rain' (alternative vocal), 'Should I' (unused instrumental), 'You Were Meant For Me', 'All I Do Is Dream Of You', 'Broadway Rhythm', 'You Are My Lucky Star', 'Would You?', 'Dancing On A Rainbow' plus 'Broadway Melody Ballet' (original version). Rhino. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

the perfect movie.......2007-03-10

My old Gene did it: the perfect movie, the perfect american history, the perfect music. Some people think musicals are "B" movies. I say them: look about the dream, the performance, the music.
Who can say what is beatiful? Look at faces of Gene and Stan during the shooting on the set: whole concentration and attention for everything.
This is a unique moment in their story, and in the story of cinema.
Unforgettable.

I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!!.......2007-01-28

I love Singin' in the Rain. It was the movie that made me like musicals, not those simple, mellow movies like South Pacific and the Sound of Music, but REAL musicals, with people like Fred Astaire or Eleanor Powell tapping their hearts out, or great singers like Frances Langford or Dick Powell putting over a song like they mean it.The Singin' in the Rain 2disc special edition introduced me to my favorite movie, the Broadway Melody of 1936, the MOST AMAZING MOVIE EVER! So I was so glad when my parents got me the soundtrack to Singin' in the Rain, and besides the music of the 1951 versions of the Nacio Herb Brown/Arthur Freed, there are also the original versions of the songs in their original movies. I am so glad that Rhino put the duet of Robert Taylor and June Knight singing I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' on this CD set! It's my favorite song, and now I can listen to it! Hooray!! It's the best song EVER!! There's also vocals of Charles King singing the Broadway Melody, which is great! And many more, like Bing Crosby, Frances Langford, Jeanette MacDonald, and other great singers I can't think of right now. This CD set is great, the sound is nice and un-staticy (mostly), there are 30-plus songs, and the price is phenomenal. I love my favorite song, and now I can listen to it all day long!! Yay! :)

Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie.......2006-06-16

Yes, this is it--the first real musical I ever saw. Okay, I saw "Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music", and I love both of those musicals dearly. I had even seen "My Fair Lady." I thought musicals were all like those. Until this one. I had never seen such dancing. And this CD causes me to relive the joy of the musical each time I listen to it. Complete with the tap sounds. I love that they included even the deleted songs. Now we just need a DVD that has all the deleted scenes in context. But the studio probably threw all those away. Oh well, our imaginations can take care of what is missing.

Great CD.......2006-03-20

This is a great CD of music for your family to listen to. Our family enjoys it very much.

musical memories.......2006-03-14

I enjoyed this CD very much, as I remember seeing the movie years ago. I grew up watching MGM musicals and this was one of the best. I loved all of the wonderful songs that came from this movie. Great sound on this CD.

Average customer rating: Pretty Good

Hitman: Codename 47 / Hitman 2 - Silent Assassin Jesper Kyd Manufacturer: La-La Land Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Anime & Video Game Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hitman: Contracts Hitman Blood Money Chaos Theory: Splinter Cell 3 Soundtrack Fable Perfect Dark Zero ASIN: B000A2GP5W Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Main Title (Extended Version)
3. Hong Kong Themes
4. Jungle Exploration
5. Dark Jungle
6. Hotel Themes
7. Harbor Themes
8. Hospital Themes
9. Hotel Music (Early Demo)
10. Rainforest (Early Demo)
11. Atmosphere Demo
12. Main Title (Original Slow Version)

Tracks:

1. Hitman 2 Main Title
2. Waiting For Action
3. Action Begins
4. 47 Makes A Decision
5. The Penthouse
6. Japanese Mansion
7. Japanese Snow Castle
8. Streets Of India
9. Mission In India
10. 47 In St. Petersburg
11. Trouble In Russia
12. Desert Sun
13. Arabian Dance
14. The Setup
15. End Boss
16. Slow Ambience
17. Fast Ambience
18. H2 Exploration
19. H2 Action
20. Dreams Of Instanbul (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2006-07-29

This was a very unique item. Fans of the series will enjoy it. At times some of the tracks seem out of place when out of the game, but that's more than made up for by the many powerful and classic tracks that these CD's have. The first CD is more techno-inspired while the second is more operatic. It's good music to do push-ups to or to drive to. Especially the first track of the first CD.

Average customer rating: Magic of love Filled with musical gems TOO LONG !!!!!!!!!!! GERSHWIN'S TALENT Ga Ga for Gershwin

An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) George Gershwin , Gene Kelly , and Oscar Levant Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) Gene Kelly At Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: 'S Wonderful - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack For Me And My Gal: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B0000033JE Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. Main Title (An American In Paris/'S Wonderful/I Got Rhythm) - MGM Studio Orchestra
2. Paris Narration/Left Bank (Themes From An American In Paris) - MGM Studio Orchestra
3. Nice Work If You Can Get It (Outtake) - Georges Guetary
4. Embraceable You - MGM Studio Orchestra
5. By Strauss - Gene Kelly, Georges Guetary, Mac MacLain, Grace Stark, Pete Roberts
6. Street Exhibit - MGM Studio Orchestra
7. I Got Rhythm - Gene Kelly, MGM Children's Chorus
8. But Not For Me - Benny Carter & His Orchestra
9. Medley: Do, Do, Do/Bidiin' My Time/I've Got A Crush On You/Love Is Here To Stay - MGM Orchestra
10. Someone To Watch Over Me - Benny Carter & His Orchestra
11. Medley: My Cousin In Milwaukee/A Foggy Day/The Half-Of-It Dearie Blues/But Not For Me (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
12. Tra-La-La - Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant
13. I'm No Enemy (Love Is Here To Stay) (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
14. Love Is Here To Stay - Gene Kelly
15. Medley: What Time Is It?/Love Is Here To Stay (Reprise) - MGM Studio Orchestra, Gene Kelly
16. (I'll Build A) Stairway To Paradise - Georges Guetary
17. I've Got A Crush On You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
18. Love Walked In (Outtake) - Georges Guetary, Oscar Levant
19. Medley: We Would Get Married (Love Walked In) (Outtake)/I Don't Think I'll Fall In Love Today... - Oscar Levant, MGM Studio Orchestra
20. Concerto In F (3rd Movement) - Oscar Levant, MGM Studio Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Painting Montage (Tra-La-La/Love Is Here To Stay) - MGM Studio Orchestra
2. Kiss Me (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly, Georges Guetary
4. Lise, I Love You ('S Wonderful/Love Is Here To Stay) - MGM Studio Orchestra
5. Strike Up The Band (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
6. Liza (Complete Version) - Oscar Levant
7. Medley: Oh, Lady Be Good/'S Wonderful - MGM Studio Orchestra
8. Medley: That Certain Feeling/Clap Yo' Hands - MGM Studio Orchestra
9. I've Got A Crush On You (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
10. I Got Rhythm (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
11. Tra-La-La (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
12. But Not For Me - Georges Guetary
13. Utrillo Did It (Love Is Here To Stay/An American In Paris/Nice Work If You Can Get It) - MGM Studio Orchestra
14. An American In Paris Ballet (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
15. Finale (An American In Paris) - MGM Studio Orchestra
16. Painting Montage (An American In Paris) (Deleted Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
17. Main Title: An American In Paris (Alternate Version - Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
18. Adam Cook Monologue (How Long Has This Been Going On?) (Extended Version) - Oscar Levant
19. Nice Work If You Can Get It (Partial As Used In Film) - Georges Guetary, Oscar Levant
20. Third Prelude (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
21. My Cousin In Milwaukee (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
22. A Foggy Day (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
23. The Half-Of-It Dearie Blues (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
24. But Not For Me - Oscar Levant
25. Bidin' My Time (Outtake) - Oscar Levant, Saul Chaplin
26. 'S Wonderful (Reprise) (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
27. Finale (Alternate Version - Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra

Amazon.com essential recording

This is a considerably expanded version of the soundtrack album to Vincente Minnelli's Oscar-winning film. With two discs and 100 minutes of music (much of which is presented for the first time), these original session masters are highlighted by the MGM Studio Orchestra, Oscar Levant, Benny Carter, and Gene Kelly, all of whom perform such memorable Gershwin tunes as "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Love Is Here to Stay," and "S'Wonderful." Just about all of the material has a monotonously mono sound, but Levant's version of "Concerto in F" is included here for the first time in true stereo. Along with several Levant improvisational piano solos based on Gershwin's music, there are also some outtakes as well as extensive production and historical notes. --Joseph Lanza

Customer Reviews:

Magic of love.......2007-03-10

Nothing but Gene and George: the hard work and the happiness in music, conducting by the magician Vince.
Noone is better, noone could do better.
American masterpiece with european feelings.

Filled with musical gems.......2004-02-17

This comprehensive edition is a must have for fans of the movie and of the Gershwins. The outtakes, contrary to the first review above, are excellent. Gene Kelly offers a wonderful vocal of "I've Got a Crush on You" and his short riff on "'S Wonderful" is almost like an acoustic version, much different than the over-the-top duet in the movie. And the Oscar Levant piano pieces are as close to George sitting down at the keys as we're going to get.

TOO LONG !!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-06-17

I would not suggest buying this version of this sondtrack!!! The underscores and the extra tracks that are not featured in the film are not neccesary. Rhino records puts the extras out to jack up the price of the CD (making one LP into 2 CDs).
I would buy the ORIGINAL CAST SOUNDTRACK released by MGM records. You will enjoy this version ever so much more without all the extras!!!

GERSHWIN'S TALENT.......2001-08-12

Many agree that the talented George Gershwin is a fabulous pianist, and alongside Ira, he helped to create some of the most beloved music ever. After viewing the movie that was filled with song and dance, I was pleased to discover that the soundtrack was readily available. The plot of An American in Paris mainly focuses on the lives of three friends and their dreams in addition to the romance that they encounter in the most popular European city. Gene Kelley is a struggling artist who soon falls in love, and the many songs in this cd express his emotions. Who wouldn't want to dance to Gershwin's spectacular tunes such as "Embraceable You?" These original songs included in this two cd set are well worth the price. Furthermore, "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" is a true favorite with unique lyrics. Don't miss out on this must have cd collection.

Ga Ga for Gershwin.......2000-12-13

Nearly every popular Gershwin tune is represented here, either as an instrumental, a vocal, or a production number. I am not a big fan of the film, but the soundtrack is fabulous. There are some stereo tracks here, too. Yet another triumph in the Turner/Rhino soundtrack collection of MGM films.As a sidenote I would like to thank Rhino for their extremely co-operative staff. When I bought this CD I opened up the very extensive booklet and was disappointed to find that due to an error on the assembly line I had received an insert that had some pages repeated and others deleted. I contacted Rhino and they sent me a new booklet which arrived within a week! That's what I call excellent customer service. The really neat thing is the fact that I have both booklets. The flubbed copy is sort of a collector's item to me.

Average customer rating:

Farewell To The King: The Expanded Edition Basil Poledouris Manufacturer: Prometheus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Farewell to the King Quigley Down Under (Expanded Edition) Stargate The Good German World Trade Center ASIN: B000KH1COQ

Product Description

An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told in the style of Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling. The American is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Japanese on the urging of a British commando team but conducts a war of vengeance when the Japanese attack his adopted people. 1. Prologue The Trek 2. Farewell To The King Main Title (South China Sea) 3. Flare Of Youth 4. Trek 5. Mitaura 6. The Women Saved Me 7. Learoyd Slays Lian The Magnificent 8. Honeymoon 9. Zed Force 10. Learoyd Saves The Child 11. Learoyd Saves Nigel 12. Nigels Trip 13. Battle Montage 14. Realization 15. The Wait 16. Night Of The Living 17. Day Of The Dead 18. Village Attack 19. This Day Forth 20. The War Is Over 21. Imperialist Waltz 22. Learoyd Sacrifices 23. Farewell To My King 24. Farewell To The King Main Title (South China Sea) Flute Version 25. Battle Montage (Alternate Mix) 26. Sorrow 27. Grief28. The Jungle 29. Japanese Radio Source Cue 30. Rising Of The Moon 31. Farewell To The King Main Title (South China Sea) Alternate Mix

Average customer rating: Not to be missed!!! Great year one compilation An Excellent CD Fantastic Future Score Space 1999 Year One Soundtrack Available Once Again!

Space: 1999 Year 1 Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Space: 1999 Eternity Unbound Space: 1999 Survival Battlestar Galactica Thunderbirds SPACE: 1999 The Forsaken ASIN: B0006UEVQS Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Space: 1999, Main Titles
2. Breakaway
3. War Games
4. Matter Of Life And Death
5. Space: 1999, End Titles (Alternate Version)
6. The Infernal Machine
7. Force Of Life
8. Ring Around The Moon
9. Black Sun
10. Mission Of The Darians
11. The Troubled Spirit
12. Space: 1999, Main Theme (Extended Alternative Version)
13. The Testament Of Arkadia
14. Another Time, Another Place
15. Space: 1999, End Titles

Customer Reviews:

Not to be missed!!!.......2007-04-30

This CD is simply excellent! Anybody who ever cared for TV soundtracks should give it a chance. The only better thing is Barry Gray's music for "UFO" TV series, which has been promised from Silva Screen (and has been published by "Fanderson" and since sould out). So, whatever somebody think of the series, this music will not fail to delight. Impressive and nostalgic, mysterious and enthralling, this music really deserves to be heard by everybody.

Great year one compilation.......2007-01-09

This remastered version of Space:1999 year one or series one sounds excellent. It is very clear and you can better appreciate Barry Gray wonderful job.

If you are Space:1999 fan, it is a must have.

An Excellent CD.......2006-07-27

Talk about bringing back memories. The music is crisp-clear & updated. For the 1999 fans-this is a must have.

Fantastic Future Score.......2005-04-01

Space:1999 - the series - may be one of the most controversial SF shows ever. People either love it, or they hate it... there seems to be little middle ground. As a kid I was thrilled with the series, although even then I could see the weaknesses in science, story, and characterization. But from a purely visual and aural standpoint, the first series rarely disappointed.

Especially when it came to the music. As many fans know, Barry Gray scored only 4 episodes - the rest being rounded out by reusing his cues for those episodes, plus liberal doses of library music. This disc gives a good overview of the magnificent music written specifically for the series, as well as a sampling of some of those library cues. As a previous reviewer said, the ultimate soundtrack to the series was released several years ago by the Fanderson organization ( which one had to join as a member to be able to order ) and is sadly out of print. Copies can be found on the internet, often selling for prohibitive prices. Unless you are a diehard collector, willing to shell out a good sized portion of your paycheck, this single disc is the way to go.

Sound quality is superb, and in some cases surpasses the previously mentioned two disc set, as several of the tracks have been remastered to remove wow, flutter, and distortion that could be heard on the Fanderson set. The main title was remixed to make it truer to the on-screen version, and the tracks from the episode "Black Sun" are in stereo on CD here for the first time ever. The previous release featured the episode's complete score, but only as a monophonic version, as many of the multitrack masters for that particular episode have been lost. For that alone, this disc is worth owning, even if you have the Fanderson set.

However, it is Gray's music that is the true reason to own this soundtrack - regardless of your feelings about the series. Full bodied, sweeping, emotional and grand... not at all your typical seventies television soundtrack. Years before John Williams revived the popularity of orchestral scores for science fiction projects, Barry Gray was filling small screen speakers with epic music that would have sounded perfectly at home in a motion picture theatre.

Space 1999 Year One Soundtrack Available Once Again!.......2005-03-09

I give this soundtrack 5 stars only because the soundtrack is awesome, but if you want a more complete compilation, you need to find the Fanderson version.
The year 1 music definately set the tone for the TV show back in 1975. It gave it beautiful character and feeling for the show. It was ashame that for the second year that they had changed so much (even the music) and lost that character and feeling (but that is a whole other debate).
In 1976, RCA records released the year 1 soundtrack with a beautiful gate fold cover and for about 20+ years, that is all we had, until Fanderson. The year 1 soundtrack is no longer available through them, but it is the most complete. This CD, however, does well to capture the feeling of year 1 and does throw an additional track for you sun bathers out there. It is a nice 30 year anniversary gift to myself. Happy 30th Birthday: SPACE 1999!!!

Average customer rating: Old but fresh sound Phenomenal songs, impeccably performed. From the pop music capitol of Lancaster Pa. OK, but a bit too wimpy and derivative for me how does it get any better

At Home With Cherry Twister Cherry Twister Manufacturer: Lucky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Subversive Sounds Of Love Opening Night Turn It Around See and Be Seen Moustache ASIN: B00000I8GX Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

1. Don't Forget Your Man
2. Sparkle
3. Meteorite
4. Charlotte B.
5. I'm Gonna Be the Lonely Boy Tonite
6. American Nightlife
7. Leila
8. She's Gone
9. Maryann
10. Black Summer
11. Brighten Up
12. Kinda Like a Star
13. She's in Love Again
14. Til I'm Blue
15. Careful (Can't Fall Again)
16. Why Won't You Believe in Me?

Amazon.com

On At Home With, retro-flavored rockers Cherry Twister press all the right buttons and go straight for the pop taste buds like some kind of bittersweet, all-in-one-tin fruit cocktail of half-remembered '60s summer tunes. They're not the first band to dig their dessert spoons into the Beach Boys, Bacharach, Merseybeat, and Simon & Garfunkel--and heaven knows they won't be the last. But they can count themselves among the toe-tapping best. Tangy examples of their talents include the Klark Kent-ish "Don't Forget Your Man," their riposte to the Beach Boys' "Kokomo" on "Black Summer," and the Las-meet-Fountains of Wayne stylings of "Kinda Like a Star." --Kevin Maidment

Album Description

1999 and second album by Pennsylvania's kings of power pop. Mixing the sweetness of the Rubinoos with the modern pop approach of Matthew Sweet and Tommy Keene, this album is already at the top of many pop critic's 'best of' lists (notjust for the year, but for all time!). 16 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Old but fresh sound.......2005-08-17

I'm a big lover of power pop music and I like very much this record, that I have discovered through Amazon browsing by styles and references.

About music, nowadays many people thinks that it's important to be original. I don't think so. Join talent, creativity and passion and boom. Then you have to find people that likes this blending. It' happen when the music has a style that fits your taste and a flavor that moves your memories. It's impossible always create a really new sound in our world, with tons of information. And always other people born. Man and woman that never have heard the huge musical legacy of the last fifty years.

Cherry Twister, leaded by Steve Ward (that have released two great solo albums) is a home band that just recorded one CD, this one.

Soft voices (a little bit high-pitched voices), profusion of chorus and backing vocals, tremolo guitars, etc, but everything in function of very inspiring tunes, arrangements played by experienced musicians.

I'm very impressed by the record quality.

1) Don't forget your man (7/10) - Good tune but a little bit repetitive. Interesting arrangement.

2) Sparkle (8/10) - Great but I hate the "uh-uh-uh" part. Completely kitsch and dispensable. Maybe the two first songs of this album have influenced the All Music Guide critic, that gave 2.5/5 quote for this album.

3) Meteorite (9/10) - Very pleasant song and almost updated!

4) Charlotte B. (8/10) - good song, but not special. Some parts more inspired.

5) I'm Gonna Be the Lonely Boy Tonite (9/10) - Nice guitar in a tasteful song.

6) American Nightlife (6/10) - Instrumental filler.

7) Leila (10/10) - Carry you in a travel deep inside the almost blue sky.

8) She's Gone (9/10) - Soft and delicate tune. It remembers me "Beach Boys"

9) Maryann (9/10) - Also a more modern song, like "Meteorite". It seems like "Fountains of Wayne".

10) Black Summer (8/10) - Lightly upbeat "Posies" style ("Dear 23").

11) Brighten Up (7/10) - OK song. Music change from the cheesy slow part to upbeat routine part

12) Kinda Like a Star (9/10) - Also evokes me "Fountains of Wayne" with good guitar arrangement.

13) She's in Love Again (9/10) - Beautiful song with "America" style.

14) Til I'm Blue (9/10) - "Kinks" style song.

15) Careful (Can't Fall Again) (9/10)- Crying guitars and 60 style song.

16) Why Won't You Believe in me (6/10) - A little bit boring lullaby song.

Phenomenal songs, impeccably performed........2003-04-19

This disc is a total delight. The tunes are infectious, the lyrics bright and witty, and the arrangements are true to -- but not slavishly imitative of -- the sixties pop sensibility.

Top Twister Steve Ward is a power pop genius. If he'd been born 50 years ago, he'd have been divorced several times by now, have earned and blown three or four fortunes, and be the object of vague rumors involving the untimely demise of some loathesome late seventies record company exec.

But *this* is his time, and *this* is his disc -- at least one of them. Another, his solo effort, the more recent "Opening Night," is also a must-acquire.

One interesting thing about Steve's work is that all his tunes are strong. There are no throwaways. I particularly like 'Charlotte B.', 'I'll Be the Lonely Boy Tonight', and 'Maryann.' But they're all really good, so my favorites rotate.

This really is one of my all-time faves. If you like the Beatles and the Wondermints and the Hollies -- well crafted songs, nicely produced -- you're gonna love Cherry Twister.

Promise.

From the pop music capitol of Lancaster Pa........2002-07-10

I read good strong, positive reviews before taking a chance on this cd. I liked it immediately upon buying it. Now it has become one of my favorites! Strong ultra melodic songs, great harmonies, what more could you want? Buy this and Steve Wards solo album also. These guys have the potential to be as good as the Pearlfishers, Mike Viola, Wondermints, Dada and other PoP Gods. Great job!

OK, but a bit too wimpy and derivative for me.......2002-03-31

This is super-happy kitschy high-pitched-vocals bubblegum stuff.

I guess I was looking for just a little bit more bite. The vocals are entirely wimpy and fey. We're not talking Monkees-bubblegum here, we're talking 1910 Fruitgum Company or even (gasp!) Lancelot Link & the Evolution Revolution.

The music is also very obviously derivative. These aren't just influences, these are imitations. The melody of "Black Summer" sounds WAY too much like "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys.

If your idea of perfect music is, say, watching reruns of the Groovie Ghoulies or Banana Splits jam to some unbearably happy, wimpy three-chord tune, complete with cheesy yeah-yeah's and ahhhh's between the verses, well, here's your record.

how does it get any better.......2001-08-20

This is one of those rare cds that you find only a few times. A friend said it best" like finding a gem in the midst of so much clutter". There are so many good songs on the cd it's hard to pick out the best songs. My favorites are "Like A Star" and "She's In Love Again" with several more a close second. The sound is fresh but also makes me feel like I'm back in High School again. This cd should by anyone's account be at the very top of your list to acquire if you don't already have it. Steve Ward's solo project is also a must. By all means HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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La Isla Bonita (Extended Version/Instrumental) Madonna Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Contemporary | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Everybody ASIN: B0000071SM Release Date: 1998-07-07

Tracks:

1. Isla Bonita [Extended Remix]
2. Isla Bonita [Instrumental]

Album Details

Ext Version and Instrumental.

Average customer rating: fascinating retro-driven pop

Gravity Grave (Extended Version) / Endless Life (4 track EP) The Verve Manufacturer: Hut Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000006H7E Release Date: 1998-02-17

Customer Reviews:

fascinating retro-driven pop.......2000-08-18

on this record the verve sound an awful lot like a looser, funkier version of barret-era pink floyd. each of the songs is a little gem save for 'endless life' goes precisely nowhere. the shorter version of the title track on the group's eponymous EP is probably more satisfying, but the other numbers are exciting ('man called sun' is a vast improvement over the studio version).

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Come On (New Extended Version) / Ghost of a Smile / Alphabet Street / New Kind of Kick EP Manufacturer: Blanco Y Negro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000E14DRG

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Living in the Background Baltimora Manufacturer: ESonCD Golden Disco Series ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000LF8LNM

Product Description

Track list: 1. Tarzan Boy 6:10 2. Pull The Wires 4:38 3. Living In The Background 6:03 4. Woody Boogie 5:51 5. Chinese Restaurant 5:09 6. Running For Your Love 5:49 Bonus Tracks 7. Tarzan Boy (Summer Version) 6:40 8. The Jukebox Boy 3:42 9. Up With Baltimora 2:51 10. Tarzan Boy (Remix 1993) 3:43 11. Jungle Life (Dub) 5:00 12. Tarzan Boy (Extended Remix) 5:29

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