title: Lloyd Holzgraf

text:
Lloyd Holzgraf, now deceased, was a prodigious and highly talented organist.  He was organist in residence of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles for 35 +years.  This organ is billed as the largest draw knob church organ in the world and deservedly so.

Lloyd was a consumate interpreter of Bach for the pipe organ.

If you purchase this recording, I know you will enjoy listening to this.  If you are ever in Los Angeles, be sure to visit the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave (Big gothic church just off of Vermont and Wilshire), and hear this huge organ in person.  When they play the big huge pipes in the back, the whole floor shakes.  You want to sit as close to the middle of the church as possible.  That is about 10 rows back from the front and in the center.


title: Five Stars

text: Love Jon's piano music and this is a calming CD.


title: Five Stars

text: Love the CD and this man's piano music.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: Wonderful CD

text: This little CD is awesome. Has different artists playing a variety of Nationals. Helped me figure out what type resonator would work best for our family. It arrived in two days and we are very far from the shipping point1 I did not pay for extra shipping- just standard. Well worth the price and went right onto my itunes library which recognized and copied the titles perfectly. A feel good, have fun- and good variety  CD.


title: LOVE THIS CD

text: I just love this CD.....the songs, the artists & the music are great. I have looked everywhere for this particular CD but to no avail.  I ordered 1 for my home & now I am ordering another 1 for my car. I originally had a cassette tape of this particular album but am unable to use it anymore in my car.  So<br />glad I was able to locate the CD through Amazon.Com. Thank you Amazon.Com.....what would I do without you.


title: no gift:( otherwise great

text: Perfect got righr version and was not opened. Poster was folded softly so thank gosh no rips or anything. Down side- Doesn't come with free gift


title: Magical!!

text: Met them in Florence, Italy where they were performing in the Piazza della Repubblica and purchased this CD directly from them. Incredible talent, magical performance, and beautiful musical choices! We have listened to it over and over since returning to the USA.


title: Absolutely great

text: Granddaughter loves it. She knows more than me about this stuff so if she's amazed by it that means it's great. A quick note, while listening to it with her I recognize many of the songs, and they're beautifully sung by the original artists. Well mostly the original artists. I even like it, just a bit LOL!


title: Love It!

text: Just Beautiful Music!


title: Perfect. All of Juliet Stevenson's unabridged readings of Jane ...

text: Perfect. All of Juliet Stevenson's unabridged readings of Jane Austen's novels are heaven, and are a quiet revelation of fresh pleasures and insights in these wonderful novels. For Northanger Abbey particularly so, as it is early and a bit of a gothic spoof, but her reading of the characters is so sympathetic and yet just a little dryly humorous that--oh, it is just perfect. IMHO. Well worth the expense, to me. I will listen to Northanger Abbey for years to come, as I have to all the others that Juliet Stevenson has read unabridged (Persuasion! Mansfield Park! Sense & Sensibility! Please do not laugh too much at these raptures.) Everyone has their favorites, but over the years I have heard many recordings of other people reading Miss Austen, and feel that none can compare.


title: Hide 'Em in Your Heart cd

text: My 5 year old really enjoys listening to and singing and dancing with all the songs. She is really getting the scriptures in her heart in a fun way.


title: Great old arrangements -

text: I purchased this album for ONE song. :-) "Your my Soul and Inspiration" cut 1, side 2. Docs tone and style are simply STELLAR (unmatched since IMHO - I've played trumpet myself, over 40 years now). Sadly, the album I got was a horrible pressing, probably one of the last albums made with that stamper. And its a SHAME, cuz the album was in great shape, virtually NO surface noise. The last song on side 2 skips but there is no visible scratch or marr. I'm gonna keep trying to find a good one, these old Command albums can sound GREAT if you find a good one!


title: holy cow!!!  best cd ever!!

text: I'm a HUGE taylor swift fan and I got this album and literally listen to it everyday!  It never,ever gets old!  Totally reccomend!!  Lovelove love!!


title: Iconic band with the Godfather of Grunge Andrew Wood.

text: One of the greatest bands of all time besides Mother Love,  with the single greatest vocalist of our age. Still miss you everyday Landrew! RIP Andrew Wood 💐 You and Layne were the best and still are. We will meet again.


title: Jimmie Davis Gospel

text: This has good gospel songs on it if you're into gospel with country flavor. I purchased this as a gift for my parents.


title: Great Overlooked Band

text: I'm giving this CD 5 stars just based on the first 2 tracks - they're killer! Haven't listened to the whole thing enough to figure out the rest of it yet. Saw them in concert opening for The Cult in July 2022, and they were excellent!  If you get a chance to check them out in person, don't miss it.


title: Elvis is still King of rock!

text: Great music!


title: Great young artist

text: I love finding new music


Alright....I purchased this through "hittinthenote" and I have to say, I love this band and to hear this recording,..in it's blu ray format; it is really something for my ears! I have this on limited edition numbered gold disc that I haven't even opened.......What I am trying to say is.....I heard all kinds of new stuff that I never heard from the album, the cd, the gold cd, the SACD, ALL THE COUNTLESS BOOTLEGGS......you have to have this. You arent a DUANE ALLMAN purist unless you have this.


title: Really enjoyed them, settled ragged nerves - then the rock ...

text: Longish ago, I bought the LP version of this compilation of Gleason's tunes. Really enjoyed them, settled ragged nerves - then the rock & roll mess took over. Now, I've lived to hear fine music again.


title: Fine compositions by a real artist.

text: Such a fine and rare artist whom can keep the listener spellbound.


title: Great group.

text: At last, hearing the tunes of my youth.


title: World War two baby.

text: never thougt I'd har these tunes again....


title: Realy good for nostagia...

text: Great collection for the price, brings back old times.


title: A Fine Offering of Their First Album

text: Nektar's first album of psychedelic/space rock is presented here with a fine remastering (2013 Purple Pyramid Records), good liner notes with great pics, and a second disc of live material titled "Official Bootleg", recorded during a 1971 tour stop in Germany. The title of "bootleg" usually means "buyer beware", but this is one of the better bootlegs I've heard. This is well worth the price it's listed for.


title: It Has It All!

text: Phil Manzanera's Guitarissimo is a deft conglomeration of some of the highlights of his previous albums (Diamond Head, Primative Guitars, Listen Now, 801 Live, etc.) that aptly provides any uninitiated listener with one of the better "Best of" experiences to be had. It is the perfect starter piece for anyone looking to see what mettle one of the founding members of Roxy Music was made of. And let's not forget some of the guest stars complimenting Manzanera's guitars here: Eno, Mel Collins, Simon Phillips, Robert Wyatt, Godley & Creme, Tim Finn, and so on. Upon hearing it, the quest for other Manzanera offerings will surely follow.


title: A wonderful soundtrack fro an under-appreciated show.

text: I watched the show when it first came out on Fox back in the day and was always impressed with the music.  Very stirring melodies and marches on three discs give you hours of listening pleasure.  Any fan of the series will ant this soundtrack collection.


title: Great core workout and light weight.  This thing really works.

text:
What a great product.  This simple line and pulley system gives a great workout.  In a nutshell, one end fits around a doorknob, while a handle and stirrup combination goes through pulleys to each arm and leg.  It focuses on core strength but also excercises glutes and shoulders.  Don’t let the size or cost fool you, this gizmo delivers and should last a lifetime of use.  All you add is a doorknob and sweat.  Note that it also is a great cardio workout, but only if you can hang on for 25 minutes.  I confess that I cannot do that yet.
Newer isn’t necessarily better when it comes to exercise equipment.
One added bonus is that it is so compact that you can travel with it quite easily.


title: Love her songs there on itunes on this cd album huge fan is this misprint for 322.oo for the cd

text: She got a beautiful voice and love all her songs!


title: Great dealer

text: It is perfect


title: Bruno Mars Single

text: Let It Rain is a great song and if I can only find as a single then so be it. It's worth it. Bruno Mars has a lot of great songs. Worth giving a listen


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful mini book


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent


title: Very Relaxing Scent

text: I had no idea there were two in each package. Very well-worth the price.<br />Smells good, clean and very soothing.


title: Five Stars

text:
Great jazz ensemble. Every member displays fantastic creative energy and joy in music. I'm a particular fan of Ms. Feoranzo and the expressiveness in her clarinet performances.

Don't miss them live.


title: Wonderful Compilation

text: Great set of records.  Wonderful songs on one set of vinyls.


title: Great record

text: Great song.  One of Lenny Kravitz's best.  I bought on vinyl and I absolutely love it.


title: Great record

text: Fantastic record.  My husband loved it.  A traditional 80's classic


title: Different but still fun

text: A departure from earlier work but compelling none the less


title: Awesome Traditional Thrash Metal

text: This is a true Thrash metal band in the same tradition as Slayer, Death Angel and Overkill. Awesome band, very interactive with fans on social media. I suggest purchasing entire discography.


title: Amazing group.  This is their latest CD

text:
Clandestine is largely based out of Houston, Texas (that great Scottish metropolis of the South!) and has existed with a few member changes through the years.  They've been around now for about...20 years, give or take, have traveled the world and won major awards for various forms of excellence.

Some music is more traditional.  They also have a lot of original pieces. All are excellent, from the urge to get up and dance to sitting in reverent silence as your soul sings silent accompaniment.  They also do great comedy and the best Celtic Muppet Dancing yet seen.

This is their website:  [...]  And their music can also be purchased through more sites, like PayPal, CD Baby, Artist Direct, or used to be.  Still, you don't have to pay fifty bucks to hear their music.  If you have the money for that, then check out McGonigel's Mucky Duck website, see when they're playing there next and go enjoy the music with some excellent food and beverage as well as great company.

Red is both lighter and darker than other albums.  Emily Dugas took over the vocals since Jen Hamel went on Walkabout and in addition to being a killer percussionist, has a gorgeous, multifaceted and powerful voice.  They perform a gloriously upbeat version of Steeleye Span's 'You Will Burn', lotsa instrumental excellence from EJ Jones, Gregory McQueen, Al Cofrin and of course, Emily on bodhran and bongos/congas/big orange drums.  EJ and Al also join Emily in three part harmonies and a lot of fun banter.  In another CD, Emily also performs the loveliest version of 'Both Sides the Tweed' I've ever heard.

'Down' is a parallel between the nigh-unbelievable downing of the famous Manfred von Richthofen AKA the Red Baron and the downward spiral of relationships.  Intelligent and goosebump-inducing lyrics and musicianship.

Another, 'Red' is a deliciously dark love song from the Big Bad Wolf to his heart's delight.  (I did mention 'dark')  Good, 'wicked' but not obscene fun.

Ewan McColl's 1964 'Ballad of Accounting' is covered superbly as well.

There are other CDs, but I believe only The Ale is Dear and Red are still in print.

Seriously, check them out.  Listen to the song samples online or if you hear they're in the area, go see them in person.  Life's short, music is food for the soul and laughter and fun are always the best remedy for what ails you.

*this band is not to be confused with others of the same name.  This is the only Celt/Folk band and they ARE NOT American imports.  Enjoy!


title: This album is Buddys best

text: Hard to find CD unless you pay but worth it. If you like BeBop this is unique sound of its own nothing like the ordinary woodwinds a niche of an era and post modern if you can find its sound today i doubt it 1%

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title: Superb

text: Baroque music is very inspirational for me. Julian Bream is masterful.


title: Should be a negative star.

text: This is a cassette tape and some standard lyrics/pictures. There is nothing special here...other than the feeling of nostalgia. It's even a false feeling at that. This is so anti nostalgic. Personally, this just feels like a cheap knock off and a forced remake of already popular songs.


title: BANG BANG-pop culture breathes its last!

text: And the drivel keeps rolling along. I didn't think pop music could get much worse than "Anaconda" or "All About the Base," but I just may have been mistaken. Music in the 21st century seems to have flat-lined and there would appear to be no chance of survival.


title: Sweet serenity

text: It's quite a shame that this lovely compact disc has been a bit difficult to come by in recent years, as, indeed, these are some of the most beautiful songs dedicated to the Virgin Mary that you are ever likely to hear. These sublime choral and chant recordings, featuring music from various Church traditions, are a serene path to a quietly enriching prayer experience. Wonderful for deepening your understanding of why Our Lady is such a fine example of how to look for quiet repose in the very depths of your heart and soul. Simply beautiful!


title: Some of my favorite Uchida perfomances

text: Like Rubinstein with Chopin, I have always enjoyed performances by a pianist who has a particular affinity for the compositions they are playing. This is no less true here with Mitsuko Uchida and her interpretations of the Mozart piano sonatas. I have these recordings in the Philips Complete Mozart Edition, but got this set regardless, trusting in an improved sound from this 2003 box set. I have not been disappointed. Uchida is wonderful, of course, and the sound is even more rich & inviting than the version from 1988. Mitsuko Uchida is still the gold standard in the digital era on these Mozart solo piano pieces. Her Philips recordings of these works have always been among the most treasured cds in my collection. Coupled with the attractive slim box-set they are now offered in, at bargain price no less, these are records that are virtually irresistible, and automatically self-recommending.


title: Love, Love, Love Thomas Newman but...

text: ...somehow I missed that the entire CD was less than 17 minutes long. Not one song, but the whole CD is less than 17 minutes! lol


title: Great cd

text: I really like this CD you can’t go wrong.


title: Like

text: Like


title: Too Darn Hot is smokin'!

text:
Simply put, Vanessa Trouble is my favorite of the favorites!

Trouble is a modern, classy, chic whose voice is guaranteed to give you fever!  Each time I see her perform she manages to get me on my toes and tapping them till they are numb!

Her band compliments her presence in every boom-bip and pluck of a string leading you into a chill vibe.  This is the kind of Trouble you'll be happy to find yourself in time and time again.


title: Great show, great live band, horrible sound

text:
And I'm real tolerant of bootlegs. Whatever generation number of cassette this was taken from, guaranteed that number is high. Also, it's got that "swishing" sound of an old, worn cassette (where the high end fades in and out). It's pretty dismal. Sound improves on two songs -- Only a Memory, and Blood and Roses. Enjoy it while you've got it!

I saw The Smithereens on this tour, in '91 or '92 at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA, much to the behest of my boss at the time. I was working in a record store, and she insisted they were a terrible live band. I don't know if my low expectations were a factor, but this was absolutely one of the better shows I've seen. First of all, they were hilarious! Pat seemed to like to kid around. Midway through the show, he fired the drummer. He's like, You're outta here! And Dennis is going, What'd I do? All was forgiven. Jim Babjak got up on the bar, and downed a full bottle of beer, no hands, all while playing a guitar solo. And they sounded great (in a club with notoriously bad sound). I even liked the album they were touring for, Blow Up. The Smithereens show is a great memory I have, and I'm glad I didn't listen to my boss.


title: Not what I expected

text: Then again, I wasn't sure what to expect. It's primarily comprised of bad modern R&B. There's a dance number with lots of retro references, and a song that evokes classic soul (by Sam Cooke), but he also veers into boy band territory a few times. Wayne can sing such a wide variety of styles, as evidenced on Whose Line and LMAD, so I found this to be a real disappointment.


title: Too many ballads

text: Whoever sequenced Once Upon a... is a freaking moron. There are four power ballads (5 overall!) in the first 9 songs. Imagine your favorite hair metal/hard rock/what have you act put out a 9-track disc, and FOUR of the songs were power ballads. You would hate them for it! Nobody's Fool (a thinly veiled Bringing on the Heartbreak) is the SECOND song in on this. Who does that? Surely they could've come up with more rockers for this comp (plenty of stuff to choose from on their first two albums). Where is Bad Seamstress Blues/Fallin' Apart at the Seams?! The "bonus" stuff is so-so. You'd think Keifer's voice would be a great match for a Janis Joplin cover ("Move Over"), but frankly, I thought Soul Asylum did a cooler version, if you can track that one down. Overall this is a fairly crappy selection, but I'm giving it 3 stars because it has Shake Me, Gypsy Road, and Hot and Bothered.


title: 5 stars, solid!

text:
And this is a bootleg. This is my favorite lineup of Cracker, with Davey Faragher on bass (The drum stool was a revolving door. Joey Peters is on this show. He played on the Tucson EP. Michael Urbano is erroneously credited).

I Ride My Bike is a radio broadcast from Cleveland, Ohio in 1992, with stellar sound and a stellar performance. Cracker doesn't necessarily rely on their first album in their live shows, except of course they did on this tour. So there are a few nuggets here that are uncommon (the show takes 6 songs from the debut, one from Tucson, a Neil Young cover, a Camper Van Beethoven song, plus two songs from future albums).

When you put out a masterpiece like Kerosene Hat, is there any looking back, really? But their debut was awesome, too, and the songs make for a great raw, energetic performance. I think David Lowery plays acoustic for much of this show, just like on the album.

One great thing about this broadcast, is that they don't bleep the two F-bomb heavy songs. My only gripes are that the DJ shows up every couple of songs to announce the call letters, and the broadcast ends while they were just going into Euro Trash Girl. But, hey, unofficial release.


title: Classic female-led 90's Alt Rock

text: This has always been my favorite Veruca Salt album, with or without Nina, including 2015's "reunion" record. It's light years better than American Thighs, their debut, and that was pretty good. It's like Nina and Louise took songwriting lessons between albums. Eight Arms to Hold You is the perfect blend of great melody, crunching guitars, and chicks rocking. Volcano Girls' "1-2-3-whaaaaa-ooww!!" is one of the greatest rock and roll moments recorded in the 1990's. Back when music was still good.


title: Recently rediscovered

text: I remember being disappointed by this one when it came out. I'm not positive why. Maybe they worked with too many producers, and there's a lack of cohesiveness? Spacegrass Live seems tacked on, but who am I to argue with more Clutch?! In retrospect, this ranks among their best, which is 3/4 of their catalogue! Pure Rock Fury, aptly named.


title: Great album

text: I kind of just wanted to counter the only other review for this CD. I have always loved this album, since it came out in 1995. Still listen to it to this day. It was "recorded" by Steve Albini, who gets this super raw, live sound that I don't hear on other albums. He has streamlined The Fleshtones' sound, yet kept their garage band aesthetic intact. Keith's guitar sounds incredible on this. Really, Laboratory of Sound kicks ass from start to finish (and don't forget the Hendrix cover hidden on track 69). Maybe this album is like a betrayal of their earlier stuff to some people. I read one critic call it "a failed experiment." Being a huge fan of rock and/or roll, I couldn't disagree more.


title: One thing's for sure...

text:
This CD's a mess.

The Final Tour (Hobo, 2017)
Sound quality: 0/10
Buenos Aires 3/16/96 (plus a bonus track already on We're Outta Here)

There is a 2-second gap between each track, effectively ruining the show. Often during C.J.'s 1-2-3-4, or the beginning of the song. There's also a cymbal-like noise that crops up a lot that's not the cymbals. It reminds me of when the reverse side of a cassette bleeds through on the side being played, although I can't be certain what it is exactly.


title: Worth It Just for "Subeter no Hito...

text: Great music from Kina.  Mixture of matsuri (festival) music and Okinawan rock.  Kina's "Subete no Hito no Kokoro ni" is beautiful and a classic.


title: A MUST for any Bryan Adams Fan!

text: I have been a Bryan Adams fan for a LONG time and this is unique. This is my favorite interview disc by far.


title: Took a while to get it from Europe, but love this version of Caro Emerald

text: Normally, I receive discs from Europe pretty quickly, but this one took awhile.  This is a great version for Caro.  This has about 3 new tracks that are more Christmassy, but love all tracks.  This disc is different as instead of her already talented Dutch band, she gets the sound of an Orchestra accompaniment, which is very welcome.  I wish that she could make it to the USA, as I would definitely go to see her.


title: great job

text: great album i had this when i was a teenager loved it then and it still has a great effect on me today.


title: PATSY CLINE CD A MUST HAVE.

text: A MASTER  PIECE OF MUSIC BY PATSY CLINE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED ANY FAN OF PATSY CLINE WII ENJOY THIS HAS I HAVE PLEASE PURCHASE THIS CD THANKS AGAIN.


title: Sing along with these five incredible artists!

text: Songs by the Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1, will awaken and soothe your soul, all written and sung by five of the very best:  George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.


title: The Life of a Saint

text: When you quiet your mind, and quell the constant chatter going on, it becomes remarkably clear that we are far more than our little egos tell us we are. While it may appear that there are not many true saints on the planet at any given time, there truly are those of us that have, as the Buddhists say, gate gate, param gate ( gone beyond, beyond, way beyond}. Robert Adams is such a one. He has a wonderful sense of humor when attempting to explain things that are far beyond the ability of the "mind" to explain. And anyone who was blessed to have satsang with him while he was in the body, indeed was in for a treat. Now, some of his dialogues are available in CD form and, while the recordings are not perfect in their sound quality, the information is wonderful. Well worth the purchase.


title: Just Go with the Basic Album !

text: Great album!  Don’t think the extra 3 tracks are worth the extra cost but the core album is a super great dance collection.


title: Beautiful Music!

text: Great selection of relaxing songs.


title: Good item

text: Very good music.


title: soothing music

text: Pleasant collection to listen to


title: Asia  greatest hits

text: I remember buying the first Asia cassette back in 1982 I loved it the songs were all good and now 40 years later I found this essential cd with so many great songs  brought me back to the 80s and a great time for music


title: Here comes the night

text: I remember when I purchased this on LP back in 1982.  This was his 3rd album that year  It would be one of my favorite albums.  It’s got “ memory “ ‘ some kind of friend” one of my favorite songs I got to see him perform at radio city music hall. “ I’m going to sit right down and write myself a letter” and some other up tempo songs.  I was fortunate to find it on here used a few years back.  I really don’t remember it being on cd in the mid 80d. I was still buying LPs and cassettes. I wish  This and other  albums of his were on cd especially the ones that are hard to find. Hopefully some day they will


title: Kylie’s disco

text: Kylie minogue has been a busy lady the last few years giving us lots of music and not disappointing.  A few years back I saw her  “Kylie Christmas’ on here and  ordered it loving it I bought the soon to be released “golden “.  I’m not a big fan of country music but loved kylie s take on it.  As  we suffered through the whole covid 19 mess being locked down. She created “disco”. While  we were all going day to day with restrictions kylie made a beautiful record full of  energy working in her home studio learning and accomplishing  some great music. I bought the  deluxe  with the  3 Extra songs. I’m very happy with my purchase Amazon had it delivered early and in perfect condition


title: Great selection of songs

text: I have been buying up all the time life  CDs. I started with  “AM GOLD “. Now have moved to the 80s.  This one for 1988. Is by far  a great collection from the bang to Bobby mcferrin to Eric Carmen. And my  favorite kylie Minogue. A super group of songs from 1988.  So many memories. All the songs sound as I remember hearing on the top 40 stations here in New York.  I am very very happy  The seller got it to me in no time and packaged  great.


title: No jacket required

text: I  love this  album. I couldn’t seem to find it at any store that sells CDs. Thankfully I found it on Amazon. I had a few copies of this from its release back in 1985 Phil Collins was all over back then  so many great songs here and memories.a true classic very very happy to have found it on Amazon


title: Rock of ages

text: A great collection of all there popular songs.  Much better than vault. This one is two CDs loaded with  the popular songs. Was glad to find it on Amazon at a good price. Arrived on time and no problems. Very satisfied


title: A classic from my  Christmas memories

text: A great  album of a beloved classic. I was lucky to find this in used vinyl on amazon. This exact album was played in my home growin up. But lost it in one of my many moves over the years.  I saw it I bought it.  Still have a record player  and it sounds  good. Very happy  to have it.  Thank you amazon


title: Got this for my 9th birthday back in 1973 Had ...

text: Got this for  my 9th birthday back in 1973  Had it many years then lost it in one of my moves found a copy on here bought it right away I bought back a piece of my youth


title: Five Stars

text: Arrived on time plays good almost all the songs are my favorite


title: Arrived And in great shape for a used cd it was excellent love ...

text: Arrived  And in great shape for a used cd it was excellent love all the songs so many memories


title: Five Stars

text: Thanks.


title: paolo

text: I am listening to this song for the first time right now. It's really really good.


title: Five star emotional roller coaster very good

text: If you can find a copy buy it as soon as possible. It’s out of print. I have more than one copy. I can’t say enough good things about this film.


title: IV'E GOT IT BAD FOR JONAS!

text: This is one of the best songs I've ever heard! And I am so serious! I live in the USA and I can't find any of this kids' cd's here at all, so I wish more people here would know about him cuz he is a GREAT singer! If you love Aaron Carter youll love this boy a lot more! Trust me! This kid is 14 years old and has a great pop music voice for a boy his age, and hes way hott! I just hope he makes a whole album and releases it here too... I'm wondering about him! Anyway, this is WAY good, I recomend it to people who like Aaron Carter, Billy Gilman, those kinda people.


title: Five Stars

text: on time


title: Released two days before Stephen King's near-fatal car accident

text:
OK, I know that the release date for this product has nothing to do with anything whatsoever. It's a total coincidence that this audio book happened to be released on June 17, 1999, and two days later, on June 19, 1999, a car ran into Stephen King and he suffered very serious injuries. It's just that this date is so significant for Stephen King fans, especially for those of us who have read "[[ASIN:1416524525 The Dark Tower]]"...

So, how about the audio book itself? What can be said about it?

The version that is sold on cassette consists of two tapes. The first cassette contains Stephen King reading his short story "LT's Theory of Pets", while the second one is a recording of a question-and-answer session with Muriel Gray as the questioner. Both were recorded before a live audience at London's Royal Festival Hall in August 1998.

"LT's Theory of Pets" is also available as a separate audio book ([[ASIN:074352005X CD, cassette and audio download]]), and is included in the print version (but not the audio version) of the short story collection "[[ASIN:0743457358 Everything's Eventual]]". I've reviewed this story on it's own. My conclusion was, "Nice little story with a disappointing ending", and I gave it only three stars.

The question-and-answer session is much better, even though it only lasts 39 minutes. Stephen King fans will really enjoy hearing Mr. King fielding the various questions, and he seems to be in high spirits and makes many amusing remarks. But he also answers the more serious questions, and you feel that you've gotten to know the person whose books you love a bit better.

The questions covered many subjects. Here's an almost-complete list: Discussion of "[[ASIN:067102423X Bag of Bones]]", quitting while you're still on top, future projects, "The Dark Tower" series (last three volumes remaining), writer's block, does he get scared by his own writing, favorite film adaptations, "[[ASIN:B00000J2KX The Shining]]" movie, cricket (the game), has he finally discovered sex, being honest as a writer, eye problems, and is there an afterlife?

Because the interview took place in August 1998 it is a bit dated, but this can also be interesting in retrospect. I was especially glad to hear Mr. King tell how important it was for him to complete "The Dark Tower" series.

Even though I really enjoyed listening to the question-and-answer session I'm only awarding four stars to the whole product. This is mostly due to the short length of the second tape. You're paying a lot of money for a short story that isn't all that great and only 39 minutes of "the good stuff".

Incidentally, one slightly irritating thing about the question-and-answer session is that the interviewer, Ms. Gray, has a very high-pitched laugh, and she was really enjoying herself and laughing a lot and laughing very loudly that evening. Quite a contrast to Stephen King's low-pitched New England accent.

If you would prefer to read the interview in print then instead of getting this audio book you should get "[[ASIN:0165006439 Secret Windows]]", a collection of many articles and short stories by Stephen King. That book includes a transcript of this interview, even though it doesn't mention it on the listing here at Amazon. ("LT's Theory of Pets" is not included in that collection, but it's in "Everything's Eventual".)

My recommendation? If you're a Stephen King fan then try to buy a used copy of this audio book at a reasonable price. You'll enjoy hearing Mr. King talk about, well everything.

Rennie Petersen


title: Stephen King reads Stephen King, and he does a good job

text:
Here are two short stories ("In the Deathroom" and "Lunch at the Gotham Café") written and read by Stephen King, and presented on audio CD.

"In the Deathroom"

This story takes place in a Central American dictatorship and pits Fletcher, a New York Times reporter, against the head of the local secret police, who intends to torture and then kill Fletcher. Fletcher's chances of survival are approximately zero, and the major question seems to concern the way in which he will die.

There is nothing supernatural involved in this story. All the horror comes from a man-made situation and features simple human evil. What kind of people can torture human beings and find enjoyment in it?

Incidentally, I'm fairly sure that the background for this story is Stephen King's outrage over the rape and murder of three American nuns in El Salvador in 1980. There is a certain anger in his writing that is understandable when taking that real-life occurrence into account.

"Lunch at the Gotham Café"

In this second story Steven Davis' wife Diane has left him abruptly with no warning and he finds himself in a messy divorce. He discovers how desperately he wants Diane back and then he discovers how much Diane hates his guts. On top of it all he gives up smoking, going cold turkey from between 20 and 40 cigarettes a day to zero, and is suffering from nicotine withdrawal both physically and psychologically, as well as insomnia. He's a complete mess.

A luncheon meeting is suggested by Diane's lawyer, and Steven Davis wants so badly to see Diane again that he goes to the meeting against the advice of his own lawyer. Lunch at the Gotham Café starts off badly with Steven and Diane tearing into each other emotionally. And then things go completely crazy, in a horrible and totally unexpected way.

Again, there is no supernatural involved, just plain old human insanity, including the kinds of insanity commonly known as love and hate. It could happen to you or me.

Both of these stories are very good. They both feature the standard Stephen King ingredients: very believable, fairly ordinary, people, suddenly confronted with a very horrible situation, a situation way beyond the horrors most of us will ever encounter. We empathize with these people and root for them, although we know that they may not survive the horror they've encountered.

Hearing Stephen King read these stories himself is an added bonus. You can hear that he really believes in what he has written, and he thus invites you to join him.

Highly recommended.

Both of these stories are included in the book "Everything's Eventual", along with 12 other short stories by Stephen King. If you dislike audio books or if you want to save money then that is obviously the better deal.

These two short stories plus one additional one (also read by Stephen King) are also available in audio on "Blood and Smoke". If you do like audio books then "Blood and Smoke" is actually a better deal. ("Blood and Smoke" is also available as an audio download.)

Rennie Petersen


title: At Last Timi's mercury Recordings On CD!!!!!

text:
Finally Universal music got it together to release this body of work by the Great Timi Yuro!!

This CD chronicles Timi's years on Mercury Records 1964-1967.  The 24 track CD starts out with Timi's only LP she released on Mercury Records in 1964 titled: The Amazing Timi Yuro.  The 12 tracks on this album were lush arrangements of old standards and a few new tunes.  The album was produced by the legendary Quincy Jones and features Timi's powerful voice on standards such as: I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good), My Foolish Heart, I can Dream Can't I etc.  It also features new songs written for this Album such as: All I Need Is You, Johnny etc.  Timi's vocals are astonishing and more powerful than ever.  Timi proved she could handle these sophisticated arrangements without her vocals being lost behind the huge orchestra.  This was the classiest album Timi ever recorded and always considered it her favorite and best album she ever did right up until her untimely death.

The last 12 tracks on this compilation include most of the singles Timi released on Mercury between 1965 and 1967.  Timi went back to tackeling the R&B and Northern Soul songs which became her trademark, as well as a few country oriented tunes.  In my opinion the stand out tracks on the latter part of this CD are: Teardrops Till Dawn, Cuttin In  and You Can Have Him. Can't Stop Running Away and Get Out Of My Life, Timi's 1965 single that is very collectible today are also included.  The last two tracks on this CD features two Italian songs Timi recorded in 1965 for her performance at the San Remo Song Festival in Italy that same year. E Poi Verra L' Autunno and Ti Credo are two beautiful Italian songs that Timi belted out in pur Italian.  Her throaty vocals come across very powerful in both songs with the stand out track being Ti Credo.  Her italian was good and she handled these two numbers very well.

My only gripe with this compilation is that it left off one single completely and also two other flip-sides.  Don't Leave Me Lonely Too Long a country weeper and You Took My Happy Away (written by Timi's longtime friend Willie Nelson) were totally left off this collection as well as the flip-side to Pretend: Once A Day (another country song made famous by Connie Smith in 1964) as well as the flip-side of Teardrops Till Dawn: Big Mistake was also cut out of this CD.  Now come on guys, this CD was only 24 tracks, it could have easily been 28 with the last four songs included, so all released material during these years could have made it to CD for the first time.  Even though I find that dissapointing, I enjoyed hearing these songs very much on CD for the first time.  They have all been re-mastered and sound great.  The Marginal CD: The Ultimate Collection featured a few of Timi's Mercury songs, but they were taken from vinyl and remastered and do not sound nearly as good as this release. Fans are now lucky enough to own a legitimate CD release of these great songs Timi did during this half of her career.  I am lucky enough to own mint copies of all the 45's issued and had them transferred to CD, but the sound quality on here sounds much better.

Timi returned to Liberty Records in 1968 and cut her last album for several years the fan favorite of many: Something Bad On My Mind.  Timi then retired from the business appearing ocasionaly thru the 70's and recorded only a couple times during this period.  Throat cancer palgued her in the early 80's and went into remission so Timi was able to record three albums in the 80's the last being an album of all Willie Nelson tunes where the famous country singer lent Timi his band to record the project.

Sadly Timi Yuro passed away in March of 2004 from cancer at the young age of 63.  She left behind a legacy of music no other singer will ever be able to live up to.  At last die hard fans like me are finally able to see most of Timi's recordings on CD.  I suggest all of us die hard fans contact Bear Family Records in Germany (look for their web site online) and suggest they put together a box set of Timi's complete recordings.  Until then, I hope you all enjoy this great CD by one of the greatest and most under-rated female singers of all time: Miss Timi Yuro.


title: I was not impressed with other songs on this dvd.

text: I love his voice, but some songs I did not care for.


title: The Scenery is *still* better in your head

text:
I'm a Big Boosh fan and love their TV material but always find that their audio material is better and more creative. Sadly they haven't done any Audio material since [[ASIN:0563527544 The Mighty Boosh [Audiobook]]], so I thought I'd try this one on audio.

The Good news is that the Boosh still have the gift of creative wit and I genuinely laughed-out-loud at some of the routines & their unique way of seeing the world.

***

This performance is split into two CD's and two parts.

The first part begins with Howard & Vince bantering on stage, including two very funny routines where Howard 'pauses' the show to warn Vince of his wit ("There is no Savlon for the mind!") and a Crimping routine about the Sugarpuffs Honeymonster.
The rest of the first half is a [[ASIN:0140424385 Canterbury Tales]]-like run through of all the main charactors, including:
Bob Fossil (and his school of Dance, with moves like "Where the f*** were you last night?"),
Naboo & Bollo (Naboo: "This is how we roll..." Vince: "What - like a Bollywood Kiwi fruit?"),
the Moon (much funnier than in the TV show),
Tony Harrison (Vince with a rubber swimming hat on),
Krakow (an incomprehensible Lithuanian charactor),
Crack-Fox
and, of course, the Hitcher.
Although the intro is a little long, it is funny & includes some ad libs added in by the cast (which occasionally makes Vince 'corpse'/laugh out of character).

The second part is the actual story, and is made up of Howard's own script (about him being a Messiah for Environmentalism) being swiftly high-jacked by Vince and Bob Fossil in the guise of Sandflash (From the Future) and Booblay (an intergalactic Pleasure-bot).
Again there are some hilarious bits, such as when the actors go off-script & Howard physically whips them back onto it, as well as the ad libs Booblay does.
The story ends fairly quickly with two songs about the two characters, followed by a long bit of crimping about Ice Cream. Following this there are three encore bits, with Bob Fossil doing a song as 'Eleanor the Whore', a punk song (too rude to quote here!) and a song to finish about Charlie.

***

Sadly there is bad news.
The first thing is that the Boosh have lost some of their brilliance and don't bring a lot new to the table other than a few stories about the characters and Sandflash & Booblay.
The second thing is that there is a lot of filler on this CD and little in the way of a story. Half the show is a funny but lazy run-through of the characters and the other half gives the impression of a short '[[ASIN:B00004R80K Messiah]]' story stretched out to fill time, with 3 songs (the last of which is rubbish) added on to make up a full performance.

In spite of these criticism's, I still think the Mighty Boosh are better and funnier than most other audio material out there and (unlike their comedic competition) are consistently good at coming up with new material.

I suppose it is still worth hoping that they will one day go fully back to audio but, for now, I'm just happy that they can successfully do both.


title: Great CD for Love-making...

text:
As a big fan of Chillout & Hypnosis CD's, I'm pleased to report that this CD is as good as its sister product - [[ASIN:0140285261 The Little Book of Calm]] - by being versatile in different ways.

Essentially, this CD consists of Paul Wilson reading out various suggestions from the book, with backing music from Jim Reece, Kim Hart & their backing band. Each song is off-the-wall in style, but is wonderfully peace-inducing in its result.
This combined with the simple suggestions of Paul Wilson work really well to bring about a calm, peaceful state which, unlike Paul Mckenna CD's, have no agenda or theme (besides calm) to distract you from becoming more and more relaxed.

From a personal perspective, I have to admit that this is the 1st hypnosis CD to have worked on me in ages. As there is no paraphernalia to distract from the calm feeling, this CD has given me consistently deep sleep, and it has taken me weeks to get to the end of the CD!

Which is where the Love element comes in - this CD is perfect for inducing a relaxed state and, like [[ASIN:B0000262YS Moon Safari]], this makes it perfect for getting to know your partner better. Unlike some supposed Chillout CD's, there are no scary tracks masquerading as Chillout (e.g. Rob D's [[ASIN:B003LWO6DQ Clubbed To Death]]!!!) and, unlike Hypnosis CD's, there is no dodgy agenda...

So, if you want a good CD to improve your sleep or something to induce a deep sense of calm to balance the tensions of bedroom antics, then look no further than this...
... Unless, of course, you want to, in which case [[ASIN:B00006JTD5 Visions]] & [[ASIN:B00000IY1U The Chill Out Album Vol.1: a Late Night Mix]] come highly recommended!


title: Funny Bones!

text:
It's easy to forget with Jasper Carrott how funny he is.
It's easy to think him a throw-back from a bygone era of comic's who your parents like (I personally bought this CD for my Dad!).
It's also easy to think that Comedy has evolved beyond one of it's great originals & that it 'ages like cream'.

However, all are faults - listening to this CD again is to be refreshed by a comedian who doesn't *try* to be funny - he IS funny. It's in his very bones (just as it is with Eddie Murphy & Robin Williams) - that ability to make you chuckle, even when you don't know why.

This CD has some excellent bits - routines about Insomnia, Chinese food in Hong Kong (in a restaurant cum slaughterhouse) & best of all it has his trademark routines about Car Insurance claim forms. It's all good stuff & is richly entertaining.

Two faults I'd pick out, though. First, the CD is one track. All the way through. This means that you cannot separate the routines, there is no index & that if you eject the CD then you have to fast forward all.the.way.back.to.where.you.were (which is time consuming...)

I'd also say that Jasper Carrott isn't necessarily your cutting-edge comic (like Bill Hicks/ George Carlin was or Doug Stanhope is). The material on this CD isn't really current events & is the sort of thing you listen to for enjoyment, rather than topical gambits.

Carrott, though, was & remains a masterclass in comedy - someone who should be considered a national treasure. Like listening to Eddie Izzard, comedy like this makes a refreshing change from ad nauseam comedy & so I commend it as easy listening for your next car journey...


title: A Tantalising Introduction into how to be as cool as Jesus

text:
If you're looking for an Audio book for [[ASIN:1905026358 Tricks of the Mind]], then sadly this CD isn't it. Although there are many E-Books (and similar) claiming to provide short-cuts to Derren Brown's secrets, most are sadly not the genuine article and the best way of discovering his techniques is through reading [[ASIN:1905026358 Tricks of the Mind]].

What this CD is (in its own words) is 'Crumbs from the Table of the Master'; it is a taster of some of the best bits of the book in order to whet your appetite for the real thing.

CD1 covers 'Memory' & includes 3 systems for remembering useful material, without rote learning or similar.
The first system is very useful for lists of random objects, the second for speeches (without notes) and the third is about how to remember people's names at parties etc. With each, he gives practical tips in using them and I personally have found the latter surprisingly effective in customer services (where remembering names is the ultimate in flattery).

CD2 is longer & covers two sections: Magic and Hypnosis.
Magic, he teaches you a coin trick (which is the opening of the actual book) and elaborates on it to show how a trick can be made very sophisticated from a simple start.
He also guides you through a card trick & reveals an important technique for magician's to exploit (Newton's Third Law of Motion).
Lastly, there is Hypnosis. This is better covered in the book (e.g. the Dormitory Elephant), but the glimpse here is revealing into how to create and build a hypnotic 'trance'. Although he is brief, the material here can be used effectively to become an amateur hypnotist since all the technique requires is confidence.
(As an important aside for motorists (such as myself): this section doesn't use any actual hypnotic techniques, so it is alright to use in the car.)

So, this CD is not a complete work-through of [[ASIN:1905026358 Tricks of the Mind]] but is more a glimpse at its contents in order to draw you further into the mystery of his magic.
If you, like me, enjoy audio material that is moderately stretching but not as cerebrally painful as Charles Dickens, then this CD is surprisingly enjoyable.
If however you are after finding out his secrets (so that you can fool Clod-pates, Halfwits & Harlequins AND Charlie-sat-before-you), then you should get the book instead.
Either way (to use one of the NLP techniques from the CD), it is difficult to avoid the allure of the mysterious...


title: Shades of Satire...

text:
Who is this 'Nigel Hawthorne'?

One who cooks good food?
Nope - that's Nigel Slater or Nigella Lawson.

Is he one of those Shakespearian actors who narrates CD's?
Well, he does do Agatha Christie, but he is not Brian Blessed or Ian Richardson.

No, this Nigel Hawthorne is none other than Sir Humphrey Appleby (from [[ASIN:B000HXDM0U Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minister]]*) - the Late Master of Posh, Cynical Irreverence narrating arguably the greatest philosophical work in history.

With a hint of skeptical wisdom & an ironic sense of Real politik, the Tao is given a whole new angle through one of Britain's finest actors. Each verse is compelling, yet also has that evasive quality that the Tao has which cannot be grasped, only allowed.

And best of all the whole work is condensed to a mere 76 minutes, meaning that the whole book can be listened to in one car journey!

This is, however, the one problem with it. The [[ASIN:0877735425 Tao Te Ching]] is rich & dense in content & one verse can last you a whole day of thinking. Crammed into one CD (with only two or three word titles per verse) isn't really enough to explore the text's meaning.

Furthermore, this text is not the best translation of the Tao. Every translation is different & has different meanings but this one, if anything, seems a bit too literally translated.
As an example, there is the line on the back cover "The Tao goes on forever doing nothing And yet everything gets done". Why not "The Tao does nothing, but leaves nothing undone"? Translation is no barrier to economy of language.

Despite this, this is (as the cliche goes) exactly what it says on the tin. It is a raw, pithy version of the Tao & is a good condensed version of the work.

I would not recommend it for beginners though. My first experience of the Tao was [[ASIN:1401911854 Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao]], which is 8 CD's & has 5 minute of exegesis for each verse. To really get the most out of the Tao, it is worth starting there as Wayne Dyer has a deeper understanding of Taoist concepts & explores them in greater detail.

Still, if you're a commuter (like me) & want a quick dash through the Tao, read with the charisma of a true master, then this is a good place to start.
That said, I wish he'd done that other Chinese Classic (Sun Tzu's [[ASIN:1590302257 The Art of War]]) instead (I'm sure the 'Tzu' family wouldn't have minded!)

* - I am aware that this will still mean very little to Americans, owing to the different culture in England. I have tried to adapt the review to make sure it doesn't matter although I hope that, by reading the review, you will see why a cynical character like Nigel Hawthorne adds an interesting foil to the Tao...


title: Excellent Ska

text: Justin Hopper, the leAd singer, was the DJ at my wedding and a good friend of my brother, who happened to drop out of this band before this CD was recorded.  If you like good ska music, this is one not ot pass up!


title: If there are hardcore Backyardigans collectors, only they need apply here.

text: I'll keep it simple- there are 4 tracks on this cd. The theme, Yeti Stomp, Secret Agent and Please and Thank You. 'all great songs in their own right, as it usually is with any of the Backyardigans songs, but this was simply a promotional cd given out not too long before the show aired. You can get these tracks on the other albums, and not feel ripped off since you'll get way more songs on those. Looking at the prices for this on here, I'm curious to know if there's some kind of Backyardigans collector society or something- there's no reason this should be going for more than a few measly bucks, unless there are people that think a promo album with 4 tracks is really that valuable. Stick with the full albums.


title: This is the only complete collection of The Bee Gees' Australia years -- and it's a winner.

text:
From around 1960 through 1966, The Bee Gees were pre-teen and teen performers on the circuit in Australia.  They recorded two or three albums, and a clutch of 45s during this time.  This collection brings it all together in a 2-CD package of material that has been out of print for decades.  What you will get: the tight harmonies, the blossoming songwriting prowess of oldest brother Barry, and some early, schmaltzy, grown-up-oriented pop tunes, and a lot of exuberance. What you won't get: the mid-to-late 70s R&B/disco powerhouse the BGs became, the strings-laden pop standards of their 67-75 years, and the flowing hair and beards.

This collection is a must for Bee Gees completists, and also for music students interested in Aussie pop and the group's genesis.  The casual listener will also find it interesting, if one likes hearing squeaky, pre-teen vocals a la early Osmonds, but better.  All LP tracks, singles, B-sides here.  Sure, there is some filler, but there is nothing missing -- and the sound quality is as good as it'll ever be.


title: The Original, Groundbreaking Classic!

text: This is the original 2003 CD, later expanded with a different cover and four additional songs, re-named "Twenty Songs Of The Chosen Surfers" (2005).  Seems that this edition is out of print, and therefore more rare.  But don't kvetch -- if you have the other CD, you're a mensch as well.


title: Charming 1960s Christmas album

text:
On my Christmastime iPod, this album is called "Dad's Instrumental Christmas Album", since it was the only LP of Christmas music we had in the house until I discovered The Beach Boys at age 12.  It is a compilation of various Capitol Records orchestras and bands doing Christmas music on two vinyl discs.

The gatefold cover is red, with a quadruple exposure of what is either a gold English Horn or Cornet; it's on the green Capitol label, which puts in in the late 60s, I believe.  I'm unable at this time to upload the cover, but hopefully you get the idea.

This is definitely Christmas elevator music but, being raised on it, I still love it.  If you can find a copy, you'll probably grow to love it as well.


title: Love this CD

text: I grew up on Donna Cori Gibson, so getting this CD was awesome! This is her best CD (in my opinion) and I love it so much! My favorites are the Anima Christi and the Hail Mary. She is so different than other Christian or Catholic singers...Donna has her own, unique, and beautiful style! Definitely my favorite.


title: Five Stars

text: Nice gift!


title: Anikan is going nuts!!

text: Great, great movie.(even Yoda) Impressive mind blowing visual effects with a decent story....some of the romantic dialogues<br />could use a little work, ok make that alot of work.


title: Five Stars

text: Quick delivery very pleased


title: Eddia hodges cd

text: Great music


title: Five Stars

text: Loved the song Shout Shout Knock your self out


title: Great songs worth listening to.

text: We highly recommend this CD for anyone’s listening enjoyment!


title: Like being a fly on the wall of the studio

text:
Anthology 2 is less a historical document than 1, but the sound here is of better quality, even if the takes sometimes break down. The two disk set covers the period from 1965-1968, so we get a lot of studio experimentation and alternate takes of familiar songs.
The set kicks off with "Real Love" which I think is a stronger and more complete tune than "Free as a Bird." Lennon's voice is stronger, there are melody changes, and no added sentimental verses. Great slide work by George.
The second song is "Yes It Is" and I like the way they tricked this up, starting with a rather thin sounding guide vocal by John, nearly collapsing into some silly nonsense singing, then suddenly blossoming full of three-part harmony. That is the strength of this set, showing the progression of early demos and song fragments to the finished versions we all know.
A couple unreleased tracks, "If You've Got Trouble" and "That Means a Lot" have appeared on bootlegs, and when you listen you can understand that while they weren't bad songs, they just lacked that Beatle magic.
Other interesting bits are "Tomorrow Never Knows" without that cool backbeat that Ringo used to propel the song. Here it merely drones. "And Your Bird Can Sing" has a very different guitar instrumental track and the Fabs cutting up in the vocal booth. "Got To Get You Into My Life" is minus the horns and with a much more martial feel. "Eleanor Rigby" strings only gives an interesting contrast to how a song is put together and the timing involved. "I'm Only Sleeping" has a mellow vibe intro, then changes to something more like the released version.
Disk 2 features a number of "Strawberry Fields" edits, in different time signatures and keys, and with a final edit. Again, following the process is fascinating here. So it continues with alternates and outtakes from the Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour period. The set closes with an early version of "Across the Universe" in which Lennon's vocals are spotty, but this piece is still moving and the strings absolutely shimmer.
I like this set very much, but suggest newcomers to familiarize themselves with the studio work first before delving in here.


title: Better for study of Beatles history than introduction

text:
Anthology 1 was the first two-disk set released along with the Anthology television special, which is also available on VHS and DVD.
This collection is really for die-hard Beatle fans, especially those with a historical bent that want to hear the evolution of the band and get a peek into the development process. We experience their growth from school kids in 1958, playing cheap instruments and recording in low budget studios, to the full Beatlemania period up to 1964.
The disk kicks off with "Free as a Bird," the John Lennon demo track that was turned into a finished song by Paul, George and Ringo. It's not the best song in their catalog, but a nice tribute to John, especially notable for George's slide guitar solo.
"That'll be the Day" is scratchy and of low quality, but this is the germ of Beatles, and amazing that this track and "In Spite of all the Danger" survived. "You'll be Mine" has a hilarious spoken word part by John. "My Bonnie" captures some of that early Hamburg spirit, with the Beatles backing Tony Sheridan. I still get a smile from "Besame Mucho" and Paul's ridiculous "cha-cha-boom."
In addition to the early covers are outtakes that show works in progress, like "One After 909" that didn't make the cut until "Let It Be" and a very different sounding "Love Me Do."
Disc 2 features live performances, including some comedy bits. The sound is often obscured by screaming girls. Other tracks are alternate versions of well-known tunes, such as a much speedier "And I Love Her" and "Can't Buy Me Love" with Paul forgetting some lyrics. Another nugget is George singing the all-time fratboy classic "Shout" and you can just imagine the Cavern Club going wild.
I enjoyed hearing the different versions of "I'll Be Back" with a slower version that falls apart, followed by a more up-tempo version like the final cut. That's the enjoyment of this set, hearing how the Beatles tinkered with the songs, despite all the screwups, until finally producing the classics familiar to us all.
If you're a fledgling fan, you might be disappointed, because this is recording with warts and all. But if you want to get a glimpse inside the process, there is much of interest here.


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect Seller! RECOMENDED


title: Very good

text: Bob segar


title: Really great

text: Good to have


title: Took a chance

text: New to me


title: The 60’s

text: Great music from a peaceful time


title: Not bad

text: Enjoy


title: Perfect condition

text: Brand new good condition


title: Awesome

text: Great quality and sound


title: An ambient soundscape of pure and utter instrumental brilliance and beauty

text: In my neverending quest to expand my musical horizons, Nine Inch Nails' "Ghosts 1-4" is a big helper. 36 instrumental tracks, all alternating between some form of ambient, electronica, techno-inspired, whatever you desire to call it. The sound is unique, hypnotic, beautiful, mysterious and flawless. This field of music is not the easiest to write in, if the songwriter wants to make songs that are as attention-grabbing as non-ambient songs and genres. But guess what? Nine Inch Nails creates a soundtrack for laying yourself down on your bed, staring at the ceiling, and getting those big smiles on your face every now and then when you think of some funny memory. Amazing instrumental music with a variety of different styles, while maintaining the same overall sound, and very highly recommended for those that want something both excellent and different. Thanks for the time, and peace.


title: A Musical Treat

text: I had a copy of 12th St Rag, but I lost it.  I am so happy I replaced the album because Pee Wee Hunt is a forgotten musical gem,.


title: The Genius Lives On

text: If you don't have this album...GET IT...because it's no longer in print!  What a lucky guy I am!  It is genius!


title: Attack of the CG

text:
A long time ago in Hollywood CA...A young, considerabley brilliant writer/director named George Lucas had a vision of creating a universe all his own. Well the rest is history. His brainchild spawned arguable the greatest trilogy ever made. Now fast forward to the "new" Star Wars trilogy, what happened? Where is the magic, where is that brilliance, where is Han Solo? They're not around anymore, they were abandoned in the early 80's for a career in computer technology. The new Star Wars trilogy is less a man expanding his mythical legacy and more an excuse for him to display his innovations in computer graphic effects. Case in point: Episode II, Attack of the Clones.
Anyone who is reading this review has no doubt seen the film so there is no reason to plot summarize, instead, a few observations. First, this film is a joke as far as the acting is conserned. Ask any good director, casting is 90% of an effective performance. Hayden Christensen? He whines, he cries, he can't deliver the diologue (which was terrible, but hold on). As in Episode I, Anakin is not sympathetic. Aren't we suppose to care that this young man will subcome to the dark side and a life of evil? At this point it will be a relief when he becomes Darth Vader, Anakin is not interesting, as say, Luke was. Other priciples, particularly Portman, are also aweful. The relationship between Padme and Anakin is laughable. If they did not say they were in love out loud, no one would believe it, she looks repulsed by him, not seduced by him. The script, what is this? The story is there, but the screenplay is horrible. Who is Jonathan whats-his-name? One can only imagine how bad the script was before he pollished it with lines like, "I don't like sand it's rough and coarse, but you're smooth." Ahhhhhhhh! Where have you gone Lawerence Kasden, our galaxy turns it's desparate eyes to you.
And on another note is the computer graphics. George Lucas has made amazing strides in the industry with ILM, they are the Jedi of special effects, but come on! This looks more like a cartoon than live action. In Return of the Jedi, the dog fight between the Rebelion and the Empire looks so real, how did they do it? In Attack of the Clones (and in Episode I) it's just computer graphics and it looks as such. Did Yota have to be CG? How are the actors suppose to perform against characters and settings that aren't there? Instead they stand against a green screen, and a director who could not care less about their performances, describes to them what will be around them. It's enough to make a grown man cry.
Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola are suppose to be two of Lucas's good friends. What kind of friends are they being by letting Lucas take everything out of what made Star Wars great?  At least tell him he needs to turn it over to another director like he did before.  Give him some advice, please, there is still time to save Episode III.
Star Wars was great because it was creative, exciting, and we cared about the characters. I wonder when years from now, when there are six completed films, how many people watching them for the first time, in chronological order, starting with Episode I, will actually make to Star Wars (Episode IV). Unless Episode III is amazing, I wouldn't.  Shame on Lucas.


title: One of the best of era, period.

text: This album is flawless.  It's head and shoulders above 99% of its contemporaries, Christian *and* secular.  If you are a fan of cachy, riff dtiven hard rock/heavy metal, this is right up your alley and you can't do any better.


title: As excellent as I remembered

text: The packaging was fantastic.  The album itself was a excellent as I remembered.  One of my favorites of the era & genre.


title: The Beatles: Anthology Volume Two (1996)

text:
In March of 1996, The Beatles released their 31st album entitled, ANTHOLOGY VOLUME TWO, an album that features more classic Beatles hits, more bootlegs, and more unreleased tracks. Another must-have Beatles album.

Disc One

REAL LOVE

  Unreleased. Not bad.

YES IT IS

  Unreleased. Not bad.

I'M DOWN

  From the single release of I'M DOWN (1964). Great.

YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY

  From the album HELP! (1965). Awesome.

IF YOU'VE GOT TROUBLE

  Unreleased. Not bad.

THAT MEANS A LOT

  Unreleased. Not bad.

YESERDAY IT'S ONLY LOVE

  Unreleased. Not bad.

I FEEL FIN

  From the single release of I FEEL FINE (1965). Great.

TICKET TO RIDE

  From the album HELP! (1965). Great.

YESTERDAY

  From the album HELP! (1965). Great.

HELP!

  From the album HELP! (1965). Great.

EVERYBODY'S TRYING TO BE MY BABY

  From the single release of EVERYBODY'S TRYING TO BE MY BABY (1964). Great.

NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN)

  From the album RUBBER SOUL (1965). Great.

I'M LOOKING THROUGH YOU

  Unreleased. Not bad.

12-BAR ORIGINAL

  Unreleased. Great.

TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS

  From the album REVOLVER (1966). Great song.

GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE

  From the album REVOLVER (1966). Not a favorite.

AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING

  From the album YESTERDAY...AND TODAY (1966). Great song.

TAXMAN

  From the album REVOLVER (1966). Not bad.

ELEANOR RIGBY

  From the album REVOLVER (1966). Great song.

I'M ONLY SLEEPING (Rehearsal)

  Original version from the album YESTERDAY...AND TODAY (1966). Not bad.

I'M ONLY SLEEPING (Take 1)

  Original version from the album YESTERDAY...AND TODAY (1966). Not bad.

ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC

  From the album BEATLES FOR SALE. Great.

SHE'S A WOMAN

  From the single release of SHE'S A WOMAN (1965). Not bad.

Disc Two

STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER (Take One)

  Original version from the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great song.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS FORVER (Take Seven & Edit Piece).

  Original version from the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great song.

PENNY LANE

  From the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

  From the album SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (1967). Amazing.

GOOD MORNING GOOD MORNING

  From the album SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (1967). Great.

ONLY A NORTHERN STAR

  From the album YELLOW SUBMARINE (1969). Great.

BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. KITE (Takes 1 & 2)

  Original version from the album SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (1967). Great.

LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS

  From the album SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (1967). Great.

WITHIN YOU, WITHOUT YOU (Instrumental Version)

  Original version from the album SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (1967). Great.

SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (Reprise)

  From the album SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (1967). Great.

YOU KNOW MY NAME (LOOK UP MY NUMBER)

  From the single release of LET IT BE (1970). Not bad.

I AM THE WALRUS

  From the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great song.

THE FOOL ON THE HILL (Demo Version)

  Original version from the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great song.

YOUR MOTHER SHOULD KNOW

  From the albm MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great song.

THE FOOL ON THE HILL (Take 4)

  Original from the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great song.

HELLO, GOODBYE

  Original from the album MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (1967). Great.

LADY MADONNA

  From the single release of LADY MADONNA (1968). Great.

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

  From the album LET IT BE (1970). Great song.

  While you still have the chance, buy the ANTHOLOGY VOLUME ONE's sequel album entitled, ANTHOLOGY VOLUME TWO. Believe me, you won't regret it.


title: The Beatles: Anthology Volume One (1995)

text:
In November of 1995, The Beatles released their 30th album entitled, ANTHOLOGY VOLUME ONE. This double-disc album features all songs from The Beatles' career. You'll get the usual released classic hits from their previous albums, as well as bootlegs and unreleased tracks. Plus, this album features a new song entitled, "Free As Bird", a new song The Beatles had recorded, before John Lennon's murder.

Disc One

FREE AS A BIRD
  New song. This song is outstanding. I really love this song. When John Lennon's anniversary comes around, I'll be lighting a candle, while playing this song in his honor.

(INTERVIEW WITH JOHN LENNON) SPEECH
  From an interview with John Lennon.

THAT'LL BE THE DAY
  Unreleased. Not bad.

IN SPITE OF ALL THE DANGER
  Unreleased. Not bad.

(INTERVIEW WITH PAUL MCCARTNEY) SPEECH
  From an interview with Paul McCartney.

HALLELUJIA, I LOVE HER SO
  Unreleased. Not bad.

YOU'LL BE MINE
  Unreleased. Great

CAYENNE
  Unreleased. Great.

(INTERVIEW WITH PAUL MCCARTNEY) SPEECH
  From an interview with Paul McCartney.

MY BONNIE
  Unreleased. Great.

AIN'T SHE SWEET
  Unreleased. Great.

CRY FOR A SHADOW
  Unreleased. Great

(INTERVIEW WITH JOHN LENNON) SPEECH
  From an interview with John Lennon.

(INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN EPSTEIN) SPEECH
  From an interview with, producer/manager, Brian Epstein.

SEARCHIN'
  Unreleased. Not bad.

THREE COOL CATS
  Unreleased. Not bad.

THE SHEIK OF ARABY
  Unreleased. Not bad.

LIKE DREAMERS
  Unreleased. Not bad.

HELLO LITTLE GIRL
  Unreleased. Not bad.

(INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN EPSTEIN) SPEECH
  From an interview with, producer/manager, Brian Epstein.

BESAME MUCHO
  Unreleased. Not bad.

LOVE ME DO
  From the album PLEASE PLEASE ME (1963). Awesomely incredible.

HOW DO YOU DO IT
  Unreleased. Not bad.

PLEASE PLEASE ME
  From the album PLEASE PLEASE ME (1963). Great.

ONE AFTER 909 (False Starts)
  Original version from the album LET IT BE (1970). Hilarious.

ONE AFTER 909
  From the alhum LET IT BE (1970). Great.

LEND ME YOUR COMB
  Unreleased. Not bad.

I'LL GET YOU
  Not bad.

(INTERVIEW WITH JOHN LENNON) SPEECH
  From an interview with John Lennon.

I SAW HER STANDING THERE
  From the album PLEASE PLEASE ME (1963). Awesome.

FROM ME TO YOU
  From the single release of FROM ME TO YOU (1964). Great.

MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT)
  From the album WITH THE BEATLES (1963). Great.

YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME
  From the album WITH THE BEATLES (1963). Great.

ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN
  From the album WITH THE BEATLES (1963). Great.

Disc Two

SHE LOVES YOU
  From the album THE BEATLES' SECOND ALBUM (1964). Awesome.

TILL THERE WAS YOU
  From the album WITH THE BEATLES (1964). Great.

TWIST AND SHOUT
  From the album PLEASE PLEASE ME (1963). Great.

THIS BOY
  From the single release of THIS BOY (1964). Great song.

I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
  From the re-release album MEET THE BEATLES (1964). Great song.

(INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MORECAMBE & ERNIE WISE) SPEECH
  From an interview with, producers, Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise.

MOONLIGHT BAY
  Unreleased. Not bad.

CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
  From the album A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964). Awesome song.

ALL MY LOVING
  From the album WITH THE BEATLES (1963). Great.

YOU CAN'T DO THAT
  From the album A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964). Awesome.

AND I LOVE HER
  From the album A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964). Awesome.

A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
  From the album A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964). Awesome.

I WANNA BE YOUR MAN
  From the album WITH THE BEATLES (1963). Awesome.

LONG TALL SALLY
  From the album THE BEATLES' SECOND ALBUM (1964). Not bad.

BOYS
  From the album PLEASE PLEASE ME (1963). Great.

SHOUT
  Unreleased. Not bad.

I'LL BE BACK (Demo Version)
  Unreleased. Not bad.

I'LL BE BACK (Complete)
  Unreleased. Not bad.

YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
  Unreleased. Not bad.

NO REPLY (Demo Version)
  Original version from the album BEATLES FOR SALE (1964). Great.

MR. MOONLIGHT
  From the album BEATLES FOR SALE (1965). Not bad.

LEAVE MY KITTEN ALONE
  Unreleased. Not bad.

NO REPLY
  From the album BEATLES FOR SALE (1964). Great.

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (False Starts)
  Original version from the album BEATLES FOR SALE (1964). Great.

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK
  From the album BEATLES FOR SALE (1964). Great.

MEDLEY: KANSAS CITY/HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY
  From the album BEATLES FOR SALE (1964). Incredible.

  ANTHOLOGY VOLUME ONE is definitely an album that all Beatles fans should have. So, in order for you to have some of The Beatles' unreleased songs, bootlegs, and early classic hits, then this is the album for you.


title: they're gRRReat!

text: I saw Islands open for Metric at the Fonda in Hollywood. they put on an awesome show - complete with a flaming guitar, a 8+ person music ensemble, and most importantly - excellent music. this CD has steadily grown on me, and is now one of my favorites. thank you, Islands.


title: A delightful solo piano album

text: I have both of Nolan's Reminiscing albums.  They are a delight.  Great for background in the office or while reading at home.  I heard Nolan on Pandora and wanted to hear the entire album.


title: Local singer with a great voice

text: Enjoy listening to his renditions of classical Christmas carols


title: The Best

text: And he is the best baritone that has ever lived.  Beautiful selections on this CD!


title: Two great voices together

text: Great dvd


title: prayer

text: A great album. Really cuts to the heart of a biker. Bill has the voice and the sound to take you along on the ride.


title: Overpriced for what you get.

text:
I too was interested in Holosync and, as usual, I came to Amazon to check the reviews.  Thankfully, I read the review by Matthew which mentioned a different product, Neuro Programmer 3.  After some internet research, I downloaded a free 2 week trial of NP3 and was literally amazed at what the program is capable of.

Holosync in itself is a decent option, that is if you have tons of money and want to be tied into somewhat outdated technology (binaural beats).  One thing that the glitzy ads for Holosync don't tell you is that after the CDs begin to lose their effectiveness for you, you will have to fork over more money - lots more money to keep getting more and more discs which will be more effective - until they begin to lose their effectiveness and you have to buy more discs...

The Holosync discs can be replicated rather simply with NP3, and you will never have to buy anything else.  With NP3, you can use binaural beats, monaural beats, or probably the most effective, isochronic tones.

I suggest that you check out NP3, and if you still think that Holosync is the answer for you then buy it.  It is a decent option for brainwave entrainment and as the reviews show, many people love it.

I have no affiliation with Transparent Corporation, the creator of NP3, nor did I receive any consideration from anyone for this honest review.


title: Italian style

text: This is the best #13 performance I ever heard. Usually the Russian bass singers do it in a kind of heavyweight style. Raimondi is very gentle and artistic. I think #13 benefits a lot from the "Italian" style.


ARRIVED IN SHORT TIME. THE CD WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. I LOVE IT.


title: Anthony Castelo Compilation

text: I've been waiting for this compilation for a long time.  All the songs are great.


title: Great

text: This was a great gift for my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary.  They loved it.  I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to reminisce.


title: I haven't listen to it yet but if it is ...

text: I haven't listen to it yet but if it is exactly what's on the radio then I would give it a 5 star.


title: I love this CD!

text: It's wonderful and I love it.  I feel so uplifted when I listen to this CD!  I am very happy that I ordered this fantastic CD!


title: Calming background music

text: I play this cd at my job. I work in the medical field and the soothing background music is very calming for our patients


title: Five Stars

text: Best CD ever.


title: A real Diamond...

text: Thumbs up...great album for this iconic artist.


title: Whidbey Island Fun

text: Bought this to sent to friends in Texas just to share a little flavor of Whidbey Island.  This album is all about fun and laughter.


title: Disappointing

text: We were a little disappointed with this collection.  We got the idea for buying it from listening to 60's music on Pandora (we are 60's era grandparents).  The problem is that the collection is a little boring and we think it's because of the arrangement (the ordering) of the songs.  It just isn't that exciting.  If you have a favorite 60s artist, I would say, just buy one of their greatest hits albums.  It will be a lot cheaper than this collection.


title: Always enjoy listening to local singing hero.

text: I always enjoy listening to our local singing hero. This one is inspiring and peaceful!


title: Still the best.

text: George Strait has been a favorite of mine for many years.  There is a reason he had such a long career.  This one is great.


title: Item was received in perfect condition!

text: Item was received in perfect condition!! I was happy to get another copy of this show to give to my son for his birthday. THANK YOU!!!


title: No Escape From Heaven

text:
It's a bit awkward to leave a glowing review of an out-of-print CD -- and one that clocks in at only 36 minutes, at that.  I wound up paying twice what you'd pay for a brand-new CD for a used copy of this one, but don't regret it at all.

I like these versions of "Ten Little Girls" and "No Escape From Heaven" better than the EP cuts (they're both about 30 seconds longer, for one thing), and I'm tempted to say the same for "Arms Out" and "Split Into Fractions".  But none of the songs are bad.  It's the closest I've been able to find to a live Curve album.  Highly recommended.


title: Poor sound is disappointing.  😟

text: Good condition but poor sound quality. 😟


title: Very good

text: Love Christmas music


title: Music

text: Love the songs!


title: Classical cd

text: Love this!


title: All Is Bright -Christmas Music

text: Beautiful and soft Christmas melodies done in classic sounds. It’s absolutely gorgeous and wonderful! A must for anyone that still collects cds 💿 it’s a wonderful addition.


title: Mommie Dearest Soundtrack

text: Fantastic movie 🎥 soundtrack. Classic orchestra dramatics in every track. Uniquely written and emotional. Timely delivery and excellent packaging!


title: Towering Inferno

text: Excellent soundtrack on vinyl! I love the classic crisp sound and nostalgic memories from the motion picture!


title: Escape with this beautiful soundtrack and reminisce the time it was on the ...

text: Nostalgic, sentimental, dramatic and sheer pleasurable to listen to again and again. Escape with this beautiful soundtrack and reminisce the time it was on the big screen. I love it!


title: Christmas Coffee House Tunes.

text: Definitely coffee house Christmas tunes. A must for your Christmas cd library.


title: Good Music and Wife Likes It!

text: Wife wanted it and she likes it.


title: Five Stars

text: Great Ravette!!!


title: Classic Darden Smith.

text: Classic Darden Smith sure it’s an older but it’s a classic if you like Darden and don’t have this album make sure to pick it up


title: A GREAT ALBUM COVER PLUS

text: Xavier  Cugat  is always fantastic . Amazon  - put this on your Amazon Prime play list.


title: Good songs and also good picture of Abbe Lane on the LP cover

text: I have this original LP and also a more recent  double CD combined with another  of Cugat's really fantastic ones called "Cugat Calvacade". .  Another reviewer gave an excellent and detailed  review of Bread Love and CHA CHA CHA.  My favorite is "La Paloma".  Cugat does a  different arrangement of this song and half way thru the song the tempo really gets going.  Fantastic - you can't sit still. .Cugat was absolutely amazing how he has done so many different versions of  each  of the great songs  -"Siboney"  , "Besame Mucho", "Brazil"  "Miami Beach Rhumba"  and more.  I think I like one version of  a song  the best  and then change my mind  and like another version of the song as Cugat has done a different version of the same song. Totally different and each one is great..  Oh yea,  I also have Amazon's Alexa and I get her to play this album and many of Xavier Cugat's albums  daily.


title: More

text: Great. Still need 1 and 2


title: Calming beautiful music

text: I grew up falling asleep to this music. It's calming and beautiful mixed with the sounds of the ocean. Love it!


title: Five Stars

text: My son is enjoying it.


title: Listening to a track on the radio right now; pretty fresh, pretty interesting...

text: ... enough to make me look it up here and want to hear more!


title: Wonderful

text: Recently coming to love the music of Jobim and Vinicius, as well as their most direct descendants in my view (Merelenbaum + Sakamoto), I've been collecting all their titles that I can find. Some have done nothing for me, but others I couldn't do without. This is one I couldn't do without. It's especially nice for featuring Vinicius's singing. He's of course not the greatest vocalist in the world, but he's as musical as hell. It's also especially nice for being sincerely joyful -- much appreciated in these dark times.


title: Shalom Aleichem bu Dteve Tapper and Audie Bridges

text: I was given this cd as a gift and play it all the time because it is really great.  Wish they would come out with another in this same style.


title: Leo fan!

text: Product came in perfect condition.


title: Seattle Supersonics Sonic Boom album

text: I was at the game as a girl, with my best friend. Her pops had no babysitter, so I was the entertainment. Lets just say, I didn't give two rips about the game, we were on boy watch. Not too many boys there that looked like David and Shawn Cassidy, or Leif Garret. So it was a dud. But I did get this album on the way in as a freebie. I took it home, put in on my joe cool tape/record/8-track player and....was shocked at how freakin lame it was! Basketball mumbo jumbo talk? WTH?!! I put it back in the cover. It became lost. Then found! Over 3 decades later, I gave it to my SuperSonic lovin husband. He said it was the best thing I ever gave him. I don't know what to say about that, as Ive given him some awesome stuff over the years. If this pleased him so much, I should've done it long time ago. Or he's just saying that, to spare me. Anyways, this is a cool album for the fans of our sadly missed Sonics, back in the day when blue eyeshadow , buckleback jeans, Rainer beer and a fat comb in the back pocket was king. *sigh*


title: Nice!

text:
I mean really...you can't go wrong with anything done by Mr. Lengend.  He has a beautiful voice.  I heard one of the songs from this cd on Pandora and I had to have it.  The cd and dvd combo is great.  I will enjoy this while I am doing my "saturday cleaning".

Also - Kudos to the seller for quick shipping!


title: pig

text: pig oh pig.


title: pig and moms.

text: we got to share two of the best.


title: Classic demo...

text: I must have destroyed that old cassette years ago, but most of the songs on this cd are still etched in my mind.  Glad to find a good copy so that these songs could be preserved.  Love it...


title: Five Stars

text: Great gift.


title: Absolutely great!!

text: Absolutely great!!!  If you love the Eagle/Glen Frey,this is a must!!  I was fortunate enough to see Glen Frey and Joe Walsh in concert and this brought back a lot of memories!


title: BE CAREFUL

text: It appears that two different products were released with this title. One was a Twila Paris-only Christmas project; the other was a compilation by various artists that featured the Twila Paris song as the title track. Both are good; just be sure you are advertising/purchasing the correct one.


title: Five Stars

text: great album


title: Good!!

text: Good Christmas cantata!!


title: 54 Exitos del Trio Matamoros

text:
Cannot give more than 2 stars. Although all songs are Trio Matamoros originals, ten of the songs (4-CD1/3-CD2/3-CD3) are not interpreted by them.  In addition, the recording quality, especially on CD1, of some songs is very poor.  I found myself adjusting the volume constantly.  I believe the producer could have selected 32 - 35 good songs, packed them into 2 CDs and it would have been a much better quality product.

6/15/12 - I received a nice email from the vendor of this product offering full refund. Actually, the issue is with the producer and not with the vendor. I don't want a refund since I still got 32 - 35 good songs out of this package and I think this is fair for the price.  After thinking more about this case, I realized that the fact that we're dealing with recordings that are more than 60 years old, affects the sound quality and could lead to the erroneous inclusion of the 10 Trio Matamoros songs interpreted by the other group.  I'm raising my rating to 3 stars.


title: Five Stars

text: Best music ever made


title: Ronny mit Studio Nord Orchester und Chor

text: This album is an excellent collection of German folk music..  Ronny sounds great performing with the Studio North Orchestra and Choir.


title: University of Wisconsin Badgers

text: CD plays perfectly.  Glad to support library.  Very reasonable price.


title: Danny Doyle "Folk Masters Ensemble"

text: It's a very nice album.  The ensemble complimented Danny's singing very well.  It contains some songs from old out of print albums done in a new and very fresh way.


title: Danny Doyle "Emerald Encore-Collection"

text:
I  am very happy with my purchase.  Danny sings Woody Guthrie's "Deportee" and Australian Eric Bogle's "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda"
as well as an excellent collection of Irish folk ballads. I especially like "The Spirit Of 1776", a medley of songs about the founding and history of our
nation.  Danny lives in Virginia having emigrated from Ireland in 1983.  I saw him perform at Irish Fest in Milwaukee.


title: Robards soars with O'Neill

text: This isn't a simple "reading" from O'Neill's masterpieces (The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey into Night, A Moon for the Misbegotten), but a fully invested performance by O'Neill's greatest interpreter.  While excerpts, the recording makes a strong case for O'Neill as America's greatest playwright.


title: The Miracles farewell performance!

text: A great album.  Surprising it hasn't been released on cd.  I was there at the Cow Palace when the show came through.  It was bittersweet to see and hear the original Miracles in their last show.  I've always been fond of this album, particularly Smokey's introduction to Bad Girl.


title: I Have the Original LP But I Ordered the CD Anyway

text:
I actually prefer only the original songs on the Bridge of Sighs vinyl LP. If it weren't for the added live tunes, I'd probably have just put the CD on infinite repeat, like I used to do with the original LP on my old record player that had a lever to restart it.

I don't buy into all the hype about Trower being better than Jimi Hendrix; and I think Robin would agree, he studied Hendrix's playing and techniques just like Stevie Ray Vaughn did. I'm a guitarist, and actually own a Fender Stratocaster, so I know how to get some of the sounds out of it like Jimi did. And Jimi most often played 'clean' through a bunch of Marshall stacks, slightly overdriven to produce just a touch of distortion, but plenty of available feedback when he needed it. It was only on certain commerical tunes that he used the Fuzzface on to get that psychedelic buzz sound (like Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, etc.). You don't hear it much on his Electric Ladyland album. And on Jimi's Hendrix in The West record, live, you don't hear all that fuzz effect either, but just overdriven amp effects and his Strat. And one of the things Jimi did to setup his Stratocaster, which Trower and SRV also did, was to use heavier gauge strings and tune the guitar down a half-step to Eb instead of a standard E tuning. This made the string tone sound deeper with more soul, especially when put through some nice slightly overdrive 200 Watt Marshall stacks.


title: Excellent! All the passion that encompasses Greece.

text: I loved this movie overall, but it was the music that was the real clincher for me, so I just had to get the soundtrack! I never tire of hearing it. Very very beautiful. If a person fails to be moved by this soundtrack, they'd better check their pulse, they may be dead. My favorite track is To Taxidi Mou Eisai Esy (You Are My Journey)but all of the songs are beautiful crafted and performed.


title: A great voice taken from us much too soon!

text:
Just out of curiosity, I punched in Paulette and Power in Google, and was surprised to see this album come up here! I highly recommend this rare CD for any blues enthusiasts, especially those living here in the Pacific Northwest!  Years ago, I can remember going to see Paulette and Power perform in various places in Southern Oregon.  She was phenomenal! A big lady with a big voice, and an even BIGGER heart!  She personified the blues, honey...and she could belt out those songs with such style and elan as she walked thorugh the audience with that cordless mike!

In my opinion, the best song on the CD by far is "Somebody Else Is Stepping In", but I also love the duet (or do-it) with guitarist Sonny "Smokin'" Hess called "I'm A Woman."  I also recommend the song "(I feel like) Breaking Up Somebody's Home."  However, my favorite song of hers that she sang was not on this album.  It was a cover of the Denise LaSalle song, "Your Husband Is Cheating On Us."  I used to request this whenever she'd performed live, and while I'm sure she probably got tired of me asking for that song, she'd still sing it for me...and it was wonderful!

What i didn't know until a few years ago was that Paulette and Power went to the Monterrey Blues festival...and they were the FIRST unsigned act there. Just goes to show you what amazing talent she had. Paulette and Power won several Portland-area music awards, and it looked like nothing could stop them. Alas, this was not the case. 2008 marks ten years since Paulette Davis's death in a car accident on a highway just outside of Portland.  Sonny Hess and other band members are still performing, and I wish them well.  However I really wanted to write this review/tribute to a very special blueslady with God-given talent. I miss her greatly...


title: Inspires Spontaneous Dancing, from Gritty to Melodic

text: Nargiz Zakirova is an Uzbek-American-Russian singer with an awesome voice. Her music style is rock / pop with her voice ranging from sweetly melodic to gritty screams. Love it! This 38 song album inspires spontaneous dancing. The 2 CD's have a wide range of music and in general is really up-beat modern and multi-cultural! If you are familiar with Russian chanson... this is chanson on vodka! Naz drovie Nargiz!


title: The Queen of Classy Russian Chanson

text: The Queen of Classy Russian Chanson... definitely a must have for the collector or person who wants to explore Russian Chanson.


title: Best Russian Male Chanson Singer!

text: Grigori Leps is the best male Chanson singer there is. LOVE HIM!


title: Irina Krug is one of the best female Chanson singers

text: Irina Krug sings awesome chanson! Every song is a hit! (Wish American music was like Russian Chanson instead of a bunch of teenagers whining.) It would be nice to have adults singing American music again someday, but until then at least we have Russian Chanson for the terrific beat, excellent words and great music.


title: Awesome Chanson, The Best!

text: Irina Krug has awesome songs that she sings with gusto. There's everything to like about her. My favorite music.


title: Music in between decades is beautiful.

text: I have a Rosary group at my church, this is the favorite CD of all the ones we use.


title: Five Stars

text: I love this cd!! It's funny and her words will speak to every mother


title: Bliss

text: I have had this series for nearly a decade - don't let that fool you.  This was when Mozart for studying and musical acupuncture were making their way into mainstream consciousness.  The first track on this CD is astonishing - It is difficult for me to sit still let alone listed to a guided meditation and I had just picked this out of my playlists to provide background music while I was working on finding inspiration for a book I am illustrating.  Much to my amazement I found myself "under" in minutes and when it was over I couldn't believe that it took me to exactly what and where I needed to be.  Never underestimate the oldies but goodies


title: Five Stars

text: super


title: Five Stars

text: great memories


title: Five Stars

text: Love this music era


title: Three Stars

text: its an ok cd


title: Love there music

text: I love Newsong and love all there cd's and music


title: A Twenty-First Century Delight

text: Nutritionally Sound is a solid, original and highly evocative work. Original and technically brilliant, Nutritionally Sound breaks new, musical ground. This is nothing short of a musical treat of the highest caliber, one that should not be missed for any reason.


title: Great Artist

text: Sounds like ELVIS !


title: Five Stars

text: she is the best!


title: A Miracle It's Available

text: I never even knew they had a soundtrack available for this movie.  I've always loved the musical score to this movie and can now enjoy listening to it.


I didn't even know this was available and am happy to have it.  They could have left off The Seven Year Itch soundtrack.  It's not that memorable and I never cared for the movie.


title: that if you like this one

text: Just want to add, that if you like this one, you may want to check out the soundtrack to Love is a Many Splendored Thing, just beautiful.  These are probably my two most favorite movies.  They don't make classy films like these anymore, nor soundtracks like these, which is sad.


title: For a good laugh...

text: Richard Cheese takes popular songs and puts them to cheesie lounge music.  The funniest, in my opinion, are "Closer", "Creep", and "Rape Me".  This release isn't going to change yer life, but it will make you laugh!


title: Great price

text: Great cd. Shipped fast


title: Fill your hearts with praise

text: Great music to worship the Lord with, Sharon and Robin will fill your hearts with praise.


title: Hank Williams An Icon Forever.

text: A great overview of Hank's great career.  I have enjoyed listening to this cd collection.  I compliment the one's that put this album together.  Thank y'all for a job well done.  Smokey Binion, Jr.


title: Nick Carter is too much man for her

text: She us to date Nick Carter (one of the guys fron the Backstreet Boys). People see her as a slut her lyric are saying she wants to be bad. That song was a hit. This ablum used smooth pop/R&B grooves, hot dance beats and vocoders. This ablum only reached #56 on the billboard charts which I'm glad. The song "Wanna Be Bad" was a hit song at Six Flags theme parks.


title: Five Stars

text: Personal concert in your head phones


title: Dissatisfied and disappointed

text: Another let down from this people


title: Awesome Tejano Smooth Jazz

text: This group has an exceptional unique sound! An outstanding performing group with the experience and versatility to capture an audience!


title: This is wonderful, good quality

text: I have been looking for the soundtrack of this song for a long time. This is wonderful, good quality, and exactly as expected.


title: Wonderful group

text: Very pleasant music.


title: as described

text: Enjoyed the music.


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful dance music.


title: i don't like at all it was to much and I want ...

text: i don't like at all  it was  to much and I want to return it


title: should be on CD also

text: I heard her in concert in the summer of 1976 at a Creative Arts Festival. She performed some of the tunes from this album, which I hope someone will reissue as a CD because my turntable and vinyl albums disappeared back in the 1970s as I moved to cassette tapes.<br />Trivia: She's the one who put together the spiritual "Seek Ye First," which has been sung millions of times in churches and prayer groups, and  by Christians trying to reorient their priorities.


title: Some of Brahms' most exquisite music.

text: I love the late piano pieces of Brahms--particularly the six pieces of Op. 118--and this Philips two-disc compilation of those works is an excellent bargain. Most of the music on the two discs--Op. 116 through 119 and the Handel Variations--are played by the well-known Stephen Kovacevich, who brings both power and poetry to his performances of these works. The remainder of the music is performed by two lesser-known pianists, Dinorah Varsi and Adam Harasiewicz, who are also very good. My feeling is that unless you are an ardent advocate of a specific pianist or pianists in this repertoire, you should be well satisfied with these recordings.