Simply the Best [Import]

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Import exclusive 2 CD set. Disky. 2004.

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Average customer rating: Mick and the Boys A must have for your collection simply red greatest hits CD Very Best of Simply Red A Best of Package For Fans

The Very Best of Simply Red Simply Red Manufacturer: Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stay Simplified Home Simply Red - Greatest Hits Stars ASIN: B000093U23 Release Date: 2003-05-05

Tracks:

1. Stars
2. Holding Back the Years [12" Original Extended Version]
3. It's Only Love
4. If You Don't Know Me by Now
5. You've Got It
6. For Your Babies
7. Never Never Love
8. We're in This Together
9. Angel - Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Simply Red
10. Night Nurse - Simply Red, Sly & Robbie
11. Say You Love Me
12. Air That I Breathe
13. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
14. Mellow My Mind
15. Someday in My Life
16. Heaven
17. Love for Sale
18. Lady Godiva's Room
19. Granma's Hands

Tracks:

1. Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
2. Fairground
3. Something Got Me Started
4. New Flame
5. Right Thing [12" Original Extended Version]
6. Infidelity
7. I Won't Feel Bad
8. Come to My Aid [12" Original Extended Version]
9. Your Mirror
10. Thrill Me
11. Remembering the First Time
12. To Be Free
13. Ghetto Girl
14. Ain't That a Lot of Love
15. Jericho [Long Version]
16. Thank You
17. Come on in My Kitchen
18. I Know You Got Soul [Live]

Album Description

European only double-disc collection features 38 tracks divided into two parts: their ballads and love songs are featured on ''Hold Me'' (Disc One) which features, 'Holding Back The Years' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'If You Don't Know Me By Now', 'Were In This Together', 'Love For Sale' (live), 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Stars' and more. The second disc, entitled ''Thrill Me'' collects their uplifting Pop and Radio anthems like 'Moneys Too Tight (To Mention)', 'The Right Thing' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'Come To My Aid' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'Fairground', 'Something Got Me Started' and many more! Outstanding collection featuring, in Mick Hucknall, one of the great voices of the '80s and '90s. Warner. 2003.

Album Details

Mick Hucknall's Long Curly Red Locks First Appeared in the Mid 1980's and Simply Red Served as his Vehicle to Showcase his Blue Eyed Soul Stylings to the World. This Comprehensive Anthology Takes You Back to the Very Beginning and Sets You on an Aural Journey Throughout their Long Career as Well as Some of Hucknall's Solo Appearances, Like Fronting Reggae Legends Sly and Robbie's Cover of Gregory Isaacs "Night Nurse". Includes Full 12" Extended Versions of "Holding Back the Years", "The Right Thing", "Come to My Aid" and Several B-sides as Well as all the Hit Singles that were Recorded in their Years with the WEA Group.

Customer Reviews:

Mick and the Boys.......2007-04-04

Just one more addition, to the sterling collection of the boys from London. As a fan since the release of Picture Book (1985) and seeing them live at the Beacon in New York City, Simply Red can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. Having everything they have released on CD and just as much on the original vinyl they originally released their sound on. Consumate performers they are, it's always a pleausre to have a cornucopia of all the greatest hits, with one having to shuffle assorted Simply Red releases to find the assorted hits. One more salute to Mick and the boys still Holding Back the Years.

A must have for your collection.......2007-01-10

I just bought this cd to add to my growing collection of "must haves". It brings back wonderful memories and is a very thorough, comprehensive collection of Simply Red hits, it's just missing a couple of favs, hence the 4 stars.

simply red greatest hits.......2006-11-06

this always has been and always will be a fabulous album. Something to dance to, something to cry to and something just to smile to.

CD Very Best of Simply Red.......2006-03-01

Great CD, excellent sound quality, prompt courteous service.

A Best of Package For Fans.......2004-10-29

Awesome CD full of hits and remixes. Love it!

Average customer rating: lucky adult, i wished of write an last mail for yourself, but they Simply the Best Tina Turner simply the BEST Tina "turns you on" Turner. A real hit machine from a quality artist Simply The Best

Simply the Best Tina Turner Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Private Dancer: Centenary All The Best What's Love Got To Do With It (1993 Film) All the Best: The Hits Wildest Dreams ASIN: B000002UZ6 Release Date: 1991-10-22

Tracks:

1. The Best
2. Better Be Good To Me
3. I Can't Stand The Rain
4. What's Love Got To Do With It
5. I Don't Wanna Lose You
6. Nutbush City Limits
7. What You Get Is What You See
8. Let's Stay Together
9. River Deep-Mountain High
10. Steamy Windows
11. Typical Male
12. We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
13. Private Dancer
14. Look Me In The Heart
15. It Takes Two
16. I Want You Near Me
17. Way Of The World
18. Love Thing

Amazon.com

Tina Turner's phenomenal reclamation of her stardom is perfectly chronicled on Simply the Best. With the exception of the Phil Spector epic "River Deep, Mountain High," everything included here comes from 1983 on. Turner's iconic voice and bluesy earnestness surface on a cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together." She brings a moody sensuality to "I Can't Stand the Rain." Equally adept at rock, soul, gospel, and R&B, Turner makes ordinary songs such as "Typical Male" and "Private Dancer" into extraordinary recordings. There are actually better Tina albums than Simply the Best, but it stands as a useful compilation of her comeback hits. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

lucky adult, i wished of write an last mail for yourself, but they.......2006-09-13

controle all pichtures.

Sat, you couldn't give an Glad adult sign, suchwise i can't feel you are more different than an book sjelf which says dayli with magic eyes: "i like you. Sorry i'm little primitive clever.
i need you!, & i cán stay with you Steady - i will leave all & stay close your country, anytime if you chose of call for myself Presant.
You have not learnt anything yet which i did help you dayli with; we removt a lot wodoo away, ingether Babe!
Only you know 12% out of 100% of what i've try of saying for your self directly every day.
Still you does not take enough care of your self, i can see. You must remove the text(=wodoo), underneigh your 2006 photo's.
Please!
You owe of goe for one whole program for Her Goddesh, which will prefere of seeing yourself near of Münich in start of October, 2006.
Not worry, i will not visit Her this year via Europe. i wanted of seeing Her 2010, & hope then áll steal plates & steal cups are out of India's south west area.
STAY GLAD Tina. Oh, If you just have given one presant mail Babe...
i love you. You remember objective love is like an Sun - Sun cannot change apinion or face fetures.

Simply the Best.......2006-08-22

Actually I bought this for two songs, but the whole cd rocks. It is a must have for any collection!

Tina Turner simply the BEST.......2006-08-18

Just good old rythem and blues rock and roll !!!

Tina "turns you on" Turner. A real hit machine from a quality artist.......2006-04-17

Tina sings most of here songs as she`s twisting here soul in painfull directions, but she does it with so much passion, so much flair, that you feel shaken all over listen to it. Track 1 The Best is a good exampel of that. She screams, she nearly spits the message right trough. A good opener.
Track 2 What`s love got to with it it`s my all time Turner favourite songs. It has everything, from the postmodern 80 ths disco style, with the right touches on the keyboard, and the laidback klimpering rythmic guitar. A more sensitive laidback vocal from Tina Turner shows here from a softer side. This is a very upliftin song, which shines with a big S. Track 3 I can`t stand the rain, is more in "nowhere land". It has a certain sting, but it`s not a kick, soul, or heart starter. Track 4 I don`t wanna lose you.Well we are back in "hit song quality" land. The refrain is very good on this one. Track 5 Nutbush city limits is fast and furious in a positive sense. It realy swings and twist you around. Fast. very fast, and Tina voice never slips away. Track 6 Let`s stay together, is more in the middle of the road. An easy come and easy go song. Track 7 Private Dancer has the flair of the 80 th`s. Here voice sounds peculiar on this one. Not to found of this song, sorry to say. Track 8 We don`t need another hero, has much of the quality spark as Track 2. It touches on every right buttons, and has a refrain that realy hit`s a nerve when listen to it. Track 9 Better be good to me is written by Chinn/ Chapman, and you know what you get from these people. Easy come easy go pop music. Track 10 River Deep/ Mountain High, is the "wall of the sound" on this CD. This is old Tina, and is more raw and not too much polished. Not my cup of tea. Track 11 Steamy windows. Tina goes "heavy metal light". Very pulsative this one, and it kicks ass man. That`s for sure.
Track 12 Typical Male, it`s quite rythmic but there you have most of the song in a nutshell. The refrain is anyway quite interesting. Track 13 It takes two, is a duet with Rod Stewart. An interesting switch for a change, but nothing special. Track 14 Addicted to Love is a Robert Palmer hit. Recorded live, but it fit`s Palmer better than Tina. It`s recorded live, but the "live sound" it`s nothing special. Track 15 Be tender with me Baby, is full of passion, but sometimes much of it can be too much, but certainly ok. Track 16 I want you near me, is the lighthearted and funny song . It`s very much summer here and ok for a hot day. Track 17 Way of the world is a forgettable song. Here and there it`s ok, but as a whole it doesn`t spark. Track 18 Love Thing. Heavy metal riffs. Ok singing. But there you have most of it. Anyway most of the time Tina Turner "turns you on" . She`s anyway a real hit machine. This collection is a good intro to here solo stuff from the 80 ths and the 90 ths. And she`s got IT.

Simply The Best.......2006-03-22

I love this album, especially the title song. In 1994, the New York Rangers used this song as a lift up to carry them to the Stanley Cup.

Average customer rating: The Title Says It All Simply The Best..

Simply the Best 60's Album Various Artists Manufacturer: Wea/Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pure 60's: The #1 Hits The Ultimate Rock & Roll Collection: The 60's I Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the '60s, Vol. 2 Hear It Now! The Sound of the '60s AM Gold - 1965 ASIN: B000066SEW Release Date: 1998-03-18

Album Details

Collection of Poplular Hits from the 60's. Features a 12 Page Booklet with Photos and Stories from that Era.

Customer Reviews:

The Title Says It All.......2007-04-04

A great collection. The Beatles songs are covered by others. All the other songs appear to be the original recordings. Here is the play list:
Disc 1
1. Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
2. Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
3. Monkees - Daydream Believer
4. Four Seasons - Sherry
5. Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
6. Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
7. Surfaris - Wipeout
8. Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual
9. Dusty Springfield - Son of A Preacher Man
10. Turtles - Happy Together
11. The Zombies - Summertime
12. Overlanders - Michelle
13. Herman's Hermits- No Milk Today
14. Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
15. Booker T & the Mgs - Green Onions
16. Kingsmen - Louie Louie
17. Trini Lopez - If I Had A Hammer
18. Chris Montez - Let's Dance
19. Marmalade - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
20. Gary Puckett & the Union Gap - Young Girl
21. The Mccoys - Hang On Sloopy
22. Mamas & the Papas - California Dreamin'
23. Chiffons - He's So Fine
24. Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
25. Dion - the Wanderer
26. Animals - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
27. Easybeats - Friday On My Mind
28. Shocking Blue - Venus
29. Small Faces - Itchycoo Park
30. John Barry Orchestra - James Bond Theme
Disc 2
1. Archies - Sugar, Sugar
2. Diana Ross & the Supremes - Baby Love
3. Mary Wells - My Guy
4. Little Eva - Loco-Motion
5. Isley Brothers - Twist and Shout
6. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
7. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry in Motion
8. Shirelles - Dedicated to the One I Love
9. Gerry & the Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
10. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
11. Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
12. Dionne Warwick - Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
13. Andy Williams - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
14. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String
15. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back to Happiness
16. Searchers - Sweets for My Sweet
17. The Cascades - Rhythm of the Rain
18. The Drifters - Under the Boardwalk
19. Young Rascals - Groovin'
20. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay
21. Marvin Gaye - I Heard it Through the Grapevine
22. The Temptations - My Girl
23. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
24. Jackie Wilson - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher
25. Aretha Franklin - Think
26. Wilson Pickett - In the Midnight Hour
27. Sam & Dave - Soul Man
28. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
29. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
30. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Simply The Best.........2002-07-28

No better title for this compilation, and the 60 songs are just great. A must have!

Average customer rating: perfect selection for commencement/ graduation Great Starting Point for Classical Music Novices **An Exquisite Album** Samples Great Sampler!

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Tracks:

1. Requiem: Dies Irae
2. Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
3. The Planets: Mars
4. The Ride Of The Valkyries
5. Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves
6. Fanfare For The Common Man
7. Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
8. Aida: Grand March
9. Summer - Four Seasons: Presto
10. Te Deum: Prelude
11. The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra
12. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
13. Symphony No. 5: First Movement
14. Spartacus: Adagio
15. Sabre Dance
16. Symphony No. 40: First Movement
17. Zadok The Priest
18. Turandot: Nessun Dorma

Tracks:

1. Also Sprach Zarathoustra
2. Romeo And Juliet: Dance Of The Knights
3. Requiem: Dies Irae
4. 1812 Overture
5. Piano Concerto
6. Spring - Four Seasons: Allegro
7. Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
8. The Royal Fireworks: La Ruissance From Music
9. Flight Of The Bumble Bee
10. Symphonie Fantastique: March To The Scaffold
11. Carmen: Overture
12. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
13. Jerusalem
14. The Planets: Jupiter
15. Symphony No 9, 'Ode To Joy'
16. Swan Lake: Scene
17. Enigma Variations: Nimrod
18. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini [Variation 18]
19. Pictures At An Exibitions: Promenade
20. Symphony For Organ No 3: Finale, Symphony For Organ No 3

Customer Reviews:

perfect selection for commencement/ graduation.......2007-06-11

We were concerned after reading some other reviews that this version of Pomp and Circumstance wouldn't be the correct movement or the full length version. This selection has the song for graduation AND the extended length, so it gives plenty of time for processionals. If this is what you need, this is the CD to get.

Great Starting Point for Classical Music Novices.......2004-08-13

"Simply the Best Classicial Anthems" is exactly what the title indicates. This is a collection of what the CD says are "36 of the most powerful classics on Earth". My review of this CD comes from someone who is a Classical Music Novice. I'm familiar with some of the composers, musical styles, musical periods, and some of the terminology that is key to understanding Classical Music. By no means am I an expert. I have basically popped in this two CD collection into my player and have enjoyed the sounds it produces. If you are in the same category as I am or maybe just wanting to be introduced to Classical Music - this is going to be a very good CD to have in your collection. For the more seasoned Classical Music fan, this could be either enjoyable or overkill.

The CD contains 36 songs composed by the legends of Classical Music Composers from the past. The bulk of the works come from Composers in the the 19th and 20th century, but there are works from the Romantic and Classical eras of the late 18th and early 19th century (such as Beethoven and Mozart). In general you will find most of the major names of Composers you would expect to find - names such as Tchiakovsky, Handel, Verdi, Strauss, Elgar, and Bach are all there. The only major composer who I would have expected to see on this CD that I don't see is Frederic Chopin. The composers of the late 20th century are not included on this collection - so you won't see Leonard Bernstein or John Williams on this set. While these Composers are excellent, I do think style of the tracks on this collection pre-date their style.

The recordings themselves are done by the great Orchestras around the world. For the most part, European Orchestras were used to deliver the tracks. There are a few exceptions: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra delivers "The Ride of the Valkyries"; The Toronto Symphony Orchestra delivers "Dance of the Knights"; and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra delivers Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Some of the European Orchestras that are well known include: BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, Choeur Philhamonique de Strasbourg, and more. Also included are performances by well known names in the Classical space such as Marie-Claire Alain (Bach's "Toccate and Fogue in D Minor" and Saint-Saens' "Symphony for Organ No 3"), Piero Toso (Vivaldi's "Allegro From Spring - Four Seasons"), and Placido Domingo appears on Puccini's "Nessun Dorma".

The 2 Disc collection contains a total of over 2 hours and 6 minutes of music. The selections that are included in the set will sound very familiar to you when you play them. You probably have both heard and seen the names of tracks such as: Oref's "O Fortuna"; Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man"; Beethoven's "First Movement from Symphony Number 5" and "Ode To Joy"; Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance", and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Many of the other tracks will also sound familiar, but maybe not so much by name - such as Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries", Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathoustra"; Grieg's "Piano Concerto", and "Dies Irae" (versions included by Mozart and Verdi - you can compare the two and judge for yourself). As for the Discs themselves, I think most of the casual fans will like the selections on Disc Two better, but Disc One is still very good. On a sidebar, the Israel Philharmonic's version of "1812 Overture" is by far the best you will hear - particularly at the end, the booming drums create almost a 3 dimensional vision of fireworks being launched into the air.

There one big negative on this collection is some of the recording quality. The clarity of the recording is there, but some of the recording levels leave a lot to be desired. On some of the softer parts, it is barely audible without significantly turning up your volume. This is very evident on "O Fortuna" where you will hear almost dead silence during from the 30 second to 1:30 mark of the track unless you crank your volume up. Same with the first few seconds of Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathoustra" and Tchiakovsky's "1812 Overture". When the volume is cranked up you will hear them - but then the other sections will be way too loud. I'm surprised with modern technology that this couldn't be addressed better.

The liner notes are pretty thin. You do get the Composers, Performers/Orchestras, and recording dates. There isn't any more details than that and you won't learn anymore insight on the tracks than this information. Despite some of the shortcomings of the liner notes and recording volume, I still think this is an excellent place to start and do recommend this CD if you are a novice to Classical Music and are looking for a great place to start listening to what the Classics have to offer.

**An Exquisite Album**.......2004-02-21

Simply The Best Classical Anthems

Simply The Best Classical Anthems is a compilation album of `36 of the most powerful Anthems on Earth'. But, it is also said to be something else. It is said to be a gateway. A gateway to another world. A world where our imagination can run free without being shackled down by any borders or boundaries or rules or limits. A world that we have all seen or perhaps more accurately have all heard of but for many of us a world that we have never dared to enter. Never dared to enter because of fear. The fear of being ostracised and shunned by our community.

THE MYTH
`Classical Music!', I can hear some of you cry. `That isn't another world. That's just music for the upperclass, the high-brow, and the pompous.' Surprisingly, I too felt this way for a long time until I accepted the invitation made to me by Simply The Best Classical Anthems. I always felt that Classical Music was nice to listen to as background music for a Levis ad or a Car ad but I would consider people strange if they chose to hear it on its own. However, after having listened to this album I realised how wrong I was in my assumptions.

THE TRUTH
Music as with all forms of amusement helps to take you away from where you are now. It helps to relax you when you are stressed with anger; it helps to give you strength when you are vulnerable; it helps to keep your spirits up when you have faced tragedy or loss. It helps. And, for me the type of music that best conjures up the most passionate emotions (love, hate, courage and anger) at our most testing times is Classical Music.
How? I don't know.
Why? I don't know.
I can only promise you that in my experience it does.

THE CHEST
The album, in visual terms, is very difficult to overlook amongst the plethora of records that may surround it. This is because the album has a very distinct purple sleeve cover. Not any kind of purple mind you but the Cadbury's kind of purple. The kind of purple that carries with it an invitation. An invitation that if accepted promises you a treasure inside.
And since, I have always enjoyed the treasure within the purple Cadbury's Dairy Milk wrapper, I asked myself why would an album carrying the same invitation promise to be anything different? Thus, I parted with my tuppence worth and went back home to open this purple chest of promised treasures.

THE PROMISED TREASURE
As you may have guessed, the contents of the album are somewhat different to the contents of a Cadbury's bar. When I opened the album, I was presented with two compact discs. At first glance, there did not seem to be anything special about them. They were just your average, everyday, run of the mill compact discs. To tell you the truth, I was a bit disappointed because I suppose I had hoped for something more.
However, looks can be deceptive. (Afterall, a Cadbury's Dairy Milk does not seem very appetising until you taste it!) And, also come November each year, I am always bemused and surprised at how the shabby contents of a cardboard box can both light up the sky and light up the faces of the neighbourhood. Thus, I pushed aside my assumptions and I ignited the discs (not literally of course, I just pressed the play button on the CD player). And, I let the fireworks begin.

THE KEY
From the very beginning, you will feel like you have unlocked the doorway to something special. And, after a full two hours of listening to both discs, you will feel like you have been taken out of this world and transported to another. Welcome to the world of Classical Music.

GUIDANCE
In the beginning, continue to listen to both discs in one go (i.e. one after the other). After a while, you will know which tracks you enjoy listening to the most. For those tracks you enjoyed the most make a promise to yourself that you will listen to the whole of the piece from which that track came from.
Good Luck on your quest if you choose to accept it.
Ride amongst the Valkyries, listen to the Flight of the Bumblebees, and use The Planets to keep you on the path.

I am not a good reviewer because as with all of my reviews I refuse to comment too much about what is inside the product but rather more about what effect the product has had on me. (Me, me, me. Vain & Egotistic, I know, so my friends and family keep telling me). But, I just want to cause a raucous about the product, enough not to spoil but enough of a raucous to let you experience it for yourself.

So my final words are:
Simply The Best Classical Anthems is an invitation. An invitation to the world of classical music. A world where you can begin a never-ending quest of curiosity. A curiosity that will always be rewarded with fulfilment.

Do you accept such an invitation?

Hope you found this review helpful.

Samples.......2003-11-23

The samples are too short and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. Having said that the choices are wonderful and the price is great. If you're looking for a overview of the best of classical music then this is for you. However if it's quality you're looking for then spent the extra money and look at other choices.

Great Sampler!.......2002-03-20

This is a good sampler, since it covers what you would want in a classical music CD. Looking at the tracks, it has the classic hits, such as "Ride of the Valkyries," "Toccata and Fugue," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "'Jupiter' from `The Planets,'" "Eine Klein Nachtmusik," and "Hallelujah Chorus."

There are also some new pieces that I have fallen in love with, such as "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," "'Promenade' from Pictures at an Exhibition." The compilers did an interesting double take by including both Verdi's and Mozart's "Dies Ire." I'm not sure which is better.

This music is good for the brain and good for the soul. There is a power and passion that the blaring and glaring music that makes up most of the FM band. I'm reminded of the religious man who said that there is no music in hell. Probably because they wouldn't appreciate it there.

These CDs has a good transfer from the analogue tapes; there is no hiss or fuzziness. The packaging hearkens back to 2001: A Space Odyssey, with the black monolith. And appropriately, "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is the opening track on Disk 2.

Average customer rating: Movie Themes CD "three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best"

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Tracks:

1. Theme From Mission Impossible - Schifrin
2. Theme From Gladiator - Zimmer
3. Hedwig's Theme - Williams
4. Harry's Wondrous World - Williams
5. Allegro Moderato - Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished' - Schubert
6. Suite From Shakespeare In Love - Warbeck
7. Out Of Africa - Barry
8. Requiem, Rex Tremendae - Mozart
9. Prelude In E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4 - Chopin
10. Suite No. 3 In D, Air On The G String - J.S. Bach
11. I Will Always Love You - Parton
12. Symphony No. 40, Molto Allegro - Mozart
13. Finlandia - Sibelius
14. My Heart Will Go On - Horner

Tracks:

1. Theme From Lord Of The Rings - Shore
2. Overture To All That Jazz - Kander & Ebb
3. 'Trout' Quintet, Theme, Andantino And Variations - Schubert
4. Prelude No. 15 In D-Flat - Chopin
5. Windmills Of Your Mind - LeGrand
6. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - KAMEN
7. Theme From Schindler's List - Williams
8. Also Sprach Zarathustra, Excerpt - Strauss
9. Symphony No. 3, Lento Cantabile - Semplice - Gorecki
10. Die Walkure, Ride Of The Valkyries - Wagner
11. Goldberg Variations, Aria Da Capo - J.S. Bach
12. Theme From License To Kill - KAMEN
13. Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique,' Andante Cantabile - Beethoven
14. Die Another Day - Arnold
15. Symphony No. 9, Ode To Joy, Excerpt - Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Movie Themes CD.......2007-03-10

Very nice CD with beautiful music from past movies. Very relaxing music to listen to.

"three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best".......2004-03-06

Rhino Movie Music presents "Simply The Best Movie Themes", featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other various artists ~ within the realm of the following composers David Arnold, John Barry, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Wendy Carlos, Fred Ebb, James Horner, James Newton Howard, Michael Kamen, John Kander, Michel Legrand, Alex North, Basil Poledouris, Howard Shore, Wladyslaw Szpilman, Stephen Warbeck, John Williams and Hans Zimmer ~ each composer has created one or more of the scores in this twenty nine classic line up.

Film scores covering over three decades with "2001:SPACE ODYSSEY", "A CLOCKWORK ORANGE", "APOCALYPSE NOW", "THE BODYGUARD(I Will Always Love You)", "CHICAGO(Overture to All That Jazz), "DIE ANOTHER DAY", "EYES WIDE SHUT", "FEARLESS", "GLADIATOR(Theme)", "HANNIBAL", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Hedwig's Theme)", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Harry's Wondrous World)", "THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER", "JURASSIC PARK:THE LOST WORLD", "LICENSE TO KILL, "LIVING DAYLIGHTS", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS(Theme)", "MINORITY REPORT", "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (Theme)", "OUT OF AFRICA", "THE PIANIST", "ROBIN HOOD, PRINCE OF THIEVES", "SCHINDLER'S LIST", "SE7EN", "SHADOWLANDS", "SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE", "THE SIXTH SENSE", "THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR"and "TITANIC(My Heart Will Go On)" ~ a mixture of original compositions and classics of the old masters. Loaded with not just themes, but full of orchestral arrangements that are fresh and rewarding ~ sure to bring back those special moments from the film.

The presentation is superb with every cue inclusive with spectacular performances from suspense, romance and adventure all rolled into a two disc package. Rhino must be commended on doing such a great job and doing it well. Most serious "film-score-buffs" will welcome this compilation, has many cues available all under one banner ~ Rhino Records...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino/Warner Classics 78061 ~ (2/24/2004)

Average customer rating: Just like I remembered it. Good compilation, but it's not enough All the songs I wanted are here. really the best

Best of the 60's The Zombies Manufacturer: Simply The Best ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Baroque Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kinks (The Ultimate Collection) Very Best of the Yardbirds "The Yardbirds - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: 1964-1966" Mercy, Mercy, Mercy: A Collection The Grass Roots - All Time Greatest Hits ASIN: B00004T2I1 Release Date: 2000-04-26

Tracks:

1. Time Of The Season
2. She's Not There
3. Summertime
4. You Really Got A Hold On Me
5. Going Out Of My Head
6. Woman
7. Leave Me Be
8. Road Runner
9. I Got My Mojo Working
10. Sticks And Stones
11. Gotta Get A Hold Of Yourself
12. Don't Go Away
13. Tell Her No
14. Whenever You're Ready
15. Just Out Of Reach
16. Remember You
17. I Love You
18. Indication

Album Description

Import collection from one of the most under-rated bands of the '60s. Led by keyboardist/main songwriter Rod Argent and vocalist Colin Blunstone, the Zombies not only were a great singles band, but they also managed to create some of the finest full lengths of the era, the most popular being their final album Odessey & Oracle from 1968. This handy collection features 18 tracks including 'Time Of The Season', 'She's Not There', 'Whenever You're Ready', 'Summertime' and 'Tell Her No'. Every track a true classic that will inspire the listener to seek out even more Zombies aural action. EMI.

Customer Reviews:

Just like I remembered it........2007-06-27

Great music. Really enjoyed listening to the songs I enjoyed as a teenager. Great quality.

Good compilation, but it's not enough.......2003-09-18

The Zombies were one of the finest rock groups of the sixties. It's no surprise they still get oldies and classic rock airplay. Needless to say, over the years, a number of compilations have been released for these guys. How does this one measure up? Read on and find out.

PROS:
-If you're the casual Zombies fan who just wants to get Time Of The Season, She's Not There, and Tell Her No on one disc, you've come to the right place!
-There are a plethora of underrated masterpieces here as well.
-You get two bonus tracks - alternative versions to two of the band's biggest hits.

CONS:
-The major problem with this compilation is that it's hard to come by. You may have to search a few stores before you find it.
-It's only fifty minutes long, and you can fit eighty minutes onto a CD.

OVERALL:
If you're a casual fan of the Zombies (and nothing more), than this compilation is recommended. These guys played REAL rock and roll, not the junk that has flooded the airwaves in the modern age.

All the songs I wanted are here........2003-05-14

All the songs that I wanted are here:
( 1 ) Time of the Season, which can be heard on the film Awakenings, starring Robin Williams and Robert De Nero.
( 2 ) Tell Her No.
( 3 ) She's Not There.
( 4 ) Summertime. For those who are not sure that they like the operatic vocal style, i.e., Porgy and Bess, this version of Summertime is an excellent way to get your George Gershwin.

Track #14, "Whenever You're Ready," sounds a bit like "I'll be Back," from the Beatles' Hard Day's Night. Whenever You're Ready could have been a hit in its own right, in my opinion. I also believe that track #16, Remember You, could have been a hit if it had been given airplay in the 1960s.

One problem though with this compilation is that the sound quality is harsh. At times, the piano sound is distorted. The presentation of the sound also seems to lack any 3-dimensional effect. I compared She's Not There from this compilation with that on a Time-Life compilation, Classic Rock 1964. The version on the Time-Life compilation is beautiful, with a nice
3-dimensional effect in the presentation of the sound, and with no harshness whatsoever. The 5 stars go to the timeless classics, mentioned above. But the sound quality deserves two stars.

really the best.......2000-05-21

This is the best Zombie compilation on the market today. This cd has great tracks. I'm a huge Zombies fan, and I have many of their albums. This is the one that stands out from the others. This has the rock, jazz, r&b, the works. The only other Zombies album that could come close to this one is the other Zombies best of import, but that one is too school boy if you know what I mean. I guess only true Zombies fans know what that means. This is a great look at The Zombies music.

Average customer rating: Another Earl Hooker Classic The title says plenty Great musician, good collection Another Under Rated Blues Super Star!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST BLUES GUITAR PLAYER'S EVER! GET IT!!!

Simply The Best Earl Hooker Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Two Bugs & A Roach Hawk Squat Blues Guitar: The Chief and Age Sessions 1959-1963 Moon Is Rising Bricks in My Pillow ASIN: B00000J2TJ Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. You Shook Me - Muddy Waters
2. Frog Hop
3. Tanya
4. Messin' Around With The Blues - John Lee Hooker
5. Drivin' Wheel
6. Sweet Home Chicago
7. Sweet Black Angel
8. When I Was Drinkin' - Brownie McGhee/Sonny Terry
9. Universal Rock
10. Don't Have To Worry
11. Come To Me Right Away, Baby
12. Hookin'
13. You Got To Lose
14. Would You Baby - Johnny 'Big Moose' Walker
15. The Sky Is Crying - Johnny 'Big Moose' Walker
16. They Call It Storm Monday - Andrew 'Voice' Odom
17. Farther Up The Road - Andrew 'Voice' Odom
18. Drifting Blues - Charles Brown
19. If You Miss 'Im...I Got 'Im

Amazon.com

There's only one complaint to be voiced about this best-of collection, which includes a great deal of material never previously available on CD: the lack of remastering. The scratches and static mar an otherwise crisp and energetic rendition of "Sweet Home Chicago," and may interfere with one's enjoyment of the clean, expressive guitar on "Drivin' Wheel." What can't be denied, however, is the compelling combination of Earl Hooker's virtuosity with an expressiveness that made his guitar solos far more than mere noodling. Just listen to his guitar work on the opening track, Muddy Waters's take on the classic "You Shook Me"--Hooker's guitar complements Waters's smoking vocals perfectly. In addition to much of his own material, chiefly from the late 1960s, this collection also features two tracks recorded with Johnny "Big Moose" Walker, including a slow-burning take on "The Sky Is Crying." He also backs up the late blues-R&B great Charles Brown on "Drifting Blues," and closes with a duet on "If You Miss 'Em... I Got 'Em" with his much more famous second cousin, John Lee. Earl Hooker's never had the name recognition accorded to T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, or others who started trends in the blues or even achieved crossover success. But he's a well-known name among bluesmen themselves, and Simply the Best illustrates why quite handily. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Another Earl Hooker Classic.......2007-07-14

The late great Earl Hooker can continue to be remembered fondly on this record that dovetails perfectly with his classic "Two Bugs and A Roach."

This is a compilation that shows off Hooker and a frontman and sideman, working with such luminaries as his second cousin, the great John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Brownie McGee and Sonny Terry, Charles Brown, and his excellent vocalist on "Two Bugs," Andrew Odom. He thrills on such choice cuts as "Hookin'," "Frog Hop," "Tanya," "Universal Rock," "They Call It Stormy Monday," and others.

Get this one to go with "Two Bugs And A Roach," and appreciate another great bluesman who left us too soon.

The title says plenty.......2007-03-15

Earl Hooker might be the most overlooked Chicago blues guy out there. He is for the most part electric, with fuzz wah effects and plays very good slide style. This particular disc is nice because it samples several different albums that he played on.

Great musician, good collection.......2004-04-26

John Lee Hooker's younger cousin Earl Zebedee Hooker was a highly skilled slide guitarist, inspired by the great Robert Nighthawk, and possessing the smoothest of fretboard touches.
This collection opens with Muddy Waters' 1961 recording of "You Shook Me", the only time Waters ever relinquished the position of slide lead guitarist to anyone.

Earl Hooker wasn't the best or most exciting singer, and several of these 19 tracks are instrumentals or feature lead vocals by other artists, cousin John Lee among them.
Six instrumentals may be a bit too much for some, but just think of them as long solos...Hooker's playing really is that good! And he is backed by a slew of great musicians, including guitaris/pianist Ike Turner, saxists Donald Hankins and A.C. Reed, and keyboardist Johnny "Big Moose" Walker, who also takes the lead vocal on a couple of tracks (the great "Is You Ever Seen A One-eyed Woman Cry", which featured Walker, is unfortunately missing).

Johnny "Big Moose" Walker also plays a lot of great blues piano on this disc, and Earl Hooker himself sings reasonably well on "Sweet Home Chicago" and the swinging boogie of "Don't Have To Worry". Andrew "Big Voice" Odom does a great "Come To Me Baby" and a good "They Call It Stormy Monday", harpist Sonny Terry performs his own "When I Was Drinkin'", and finally Charles Brown himself guests on a 1969 rendition of his own "Drifting Blues".

There are a couple of duds here, including the weird "Universal Rock" which utilizes electronic gimmicks like wah-wah pedals and distortion units. And even with Hooker's playing, Big Moose Walker's take on "The Sky Is Crying" pales next to Elmore James' original.
But the majority of these tracks are very good, and they go a long way towards explaining why an almost tearful B.B. King once said to Buddy Guy: "Nobody can play a slide that clean!"
Well, except Earl Hooker.

Another Under Rated Blues Super Star!!!.......2004-02-10

There are three great legendary blues guitarist who I have always felt have never received the recognition that they so justly deserve. Guitar Slim, Magic Sam, and this man Earl Hooker. This could be because these three legends had past away so young and at the pinnacle of what would have been long lasting and exstensive careers. This cd is an historic testament to a remarkable blues man. Earl Hooker is innovator. One of the first in Chicago to use wah and fuzz pedals. Years ahead of the great Jimi Hendrix. Beatiful guitar playing from the soul is what you will find on this cd. Do youself a favor pick it up today.

ONE OF THE GREATEST BLUES GUITAR PLAYER'S EVER! GET IT!!!.......2003-01-01

Blues guitar & slide guitar giant Earl Hooker gets a nice tip of the hat
from MCA with a stunning 19 track collection Simply The Best. This collects
not only his own recordings but recordings with him with other blues
legends Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon & John Lee Hooker, just to name a few.
Any fan of blues guitar will love this CD, while at the same time this
should instantly grab a whole new generation of fans & players! As for a
fave song? Too many! I Iove all this guy's stuff. Fans of both blues-rock
giants Rory Gallagher & Jonny Winter will definetly love this CD. GET IT!
The booklet has great liner notes on Earl's career up to his death in '71
and some nice B&W pixs. All songs are digitally remastered and you can feel
the STING of Earl's slide! A+

Average customer rating: why release this ??? Only for Fans and the Uninitiated

Simply the Best (CD & DVD Combo) Tina Turner Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Secret (Extended Edition) ASIN: B0000C8AQE Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

1. Best
2. Better Be Good to Me
3. I Can't Stand the Rain
4. What's Love Got to Do With It
5. I Don't Wanna Lose You
6. Nutbush City Limits [The 90's Version]
7. What You Get Is What You See
8. Let's Stay Together
9. River Deep, Mountain High
10. Steamy Windows
11. Typical Male
12. We Don't Need Another Hero [From Thunderdome]
13. Private Dancer
14. Look Me in the Heart
15. It Takes Two - Rod Stewart, Tina Turner
16. I Want You Near Me
17. Way of the World
18. Love Thing

Customer Reviews:

why release this ???.......2003-10-21

Last year Capitol released "Simply the best" on DVD and a lot of fans were very disappointed with it. The 1991 laserdisc release had even more tracks on it then the new DVD release???
Capitol/EMI should release a complete video anthology of Turner starting with "Ball of confusion" from 1982 to "Whatever you need" in 2000 ! Why release this cd/combo set ? only for die hard fans who want to spend money and get nothing extra. I'm a very big Turner fan, but I am going to pass on this one...

Only for Fans and the Uninitiated.......2003-10-01

No new liner notes, no real change to the packaging besides a nifty blue inset. Even as a fan I feel cheated. If you own the DVD and the CD, there's really no reason to buy this. If you own neither, this is an economical way to have a double shot of the Once and Future Queen of Soul. Most of us crazy Tina fans will probably buy it anyway- love is pain after all. But what's love got to do with it? Someone had to say it.

Average customer rating: Sweet Chocolate - Relive the 70's and Get your Groove on A good collection at a great price

Best of the 70's Hot Chocolate Manufacturer: Simply the Best ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hot Chocolate - 14 Greatest Hits ASIN: B00004T2IL Release Date: 2000-04-17

Tracks:

1. You Sexy Thing
2. So You Win Again
3. Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac
4. Every 1's a Winner
5. I'll Put You Together Again
6. Dance (Get Down on It)
7. Going Through the Motions
8. Put Your Love in Me
9. Mindless Boogie
10. Night Ride
11. Living on a Shoe String
12. Sexy Caribbean Girl
13. Bump and Dilly Down
14. Funky Rock 'N Roll
15. Makin' Music
16. Rumours
17. Cheri Babe
18. Emma

Album Details

18 track compilation including You Sexy Thing, Every One's A Winner, Emma, etc.

Customer Reviews:

Sweet Chocolate - Relive the 70's and Get your Groove on.......2004-12-26

Hot chocolate, definitely had the Disco Groove going on. Let the band and Errol Brown bring you back to the 70's hayday with groovy tracks such as ... You Sexy Thing, So You Win Again, Every 1's A Winner, Get Down On It amongst others. If you like Hot Chocolate this is your fix for the complete album.

Get It and Get Down!

A good collection at a great price.......2003-02-04

Although I think the collection "Every 1's A Winner - the Very Best of Hot Chocolate" (red cover) is a little better retrospective, you can't beat the price for this CD. With its focus on Hot Chocolate's 1970s songs, it leaves off a couple of good 80s tunes, but it includes the essential tracks You Sexy Thing and Every 1's A Winner. Some may even prefer this one, because it also includes some good songs not found on the other album. (So get both - I did!) Although a few songs sound like filler, there are plenty of catchy melodies and great rhythms.

Average customer rating:

The Very Best of Simply Red Simply Red Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000AINKX Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. Stars
2. Holding Back the Years [12" Original Extended Version]
3. It's Only Love
4. If You Don't Know Me by Now
5. You've Got It
6. For Your Babies
7. Never Never Love
8. We're in This Together
9. Angel - Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Simply Red
10. Night Nurse - Simply Red, Sly & Robbie
11. Say You Love Me
12. Air That I Breathe
13. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
14. Mellow My Mind
15. Someday in My Life
16. Heaven
17. Love for Sale
18. Lady Godiva's Room
19. Granma's Hands

Tracks:

1. Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
2. Fairground
3. Something Got Me Started
4. New Flame
5. Right Thing [12" Original Extended Version]
6. Infidelity
7. I Won't Feel Bad
8. Come to My Aid [12" Original Extended Version]
9. Your Mirror
10. Thrill Me
11. Remembering the First Time
12. To Be Free
13. Ghetto Girl
14. Ain't That a Lot of Love
15. Jericho [Long Version]
16. Thank You
17. Come on in My Kitchen
18. I Know You Got Soul [Live]

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1. Sing The Hits Of Easy Rock Male (Karaoke)
2. Someday [Import]
3. The Back Room [Limited Edition] [Import]
4. The Best of Santana
5. The Greenhornes
6. To Kill the Child/Leaving Beirut [CD-single] [Limited Edition] [Import]
7. Two on One Nederbeat V.1 [Import]
8. Ultimate Knees Up Party [Import]
9. Vol. 1-Acoustic Lounge-Live at the Sando [Import]
10. Wie the Shoes Past//Let the Shoes Shine in [Import]

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