Solitaire

Product Description
Since releasing his debut album Satellites & Constellations, Only Child has DJ’d all over the world from Scandinavia to Australia and Moscow to L.A with the biggest and the best. His releases for Grand Central are sublimely soulful and encompass his love for DJ-ing. A typical DJ set from Only Child is a journey through futuristic funk - incorporating classic uptempo and electro breaks, deep house and hip hop. All these aspects are visibly evident in the plethora of styles that make up the Only Child sound.

His second album Solitaire features legendary soul diva Kathy Brown, ‘The Voice’ Veba and GC’s new signing Niko as well as Detroit’s Amp Fiddler (who sound is a cross between Sly Stone and D’Angelo) and one half of DJ Spinna’s Hip Hop group The Jigmastas, Kriminul. Like Only Child’s DJ sets and GC’s unmistakable sound, Solitaire is both Funky and sincere, brash and soulful, underground but accessible!

Solitaire,Only Child,Grand Central [Stu],Dance,Hardcore Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: Dude...what were you thinking? sappy love songs Glory of Cetera. quality music There are only two songs worth listening to over and over again

Solitude/Solitaire Peter Cetera Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: World Falling Down One More Story You're the Inspiration: A Collection Peter Cetera Faithfully ASIN: B000002L9Z Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Big Mistake
2. They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To
3. Glory Of Love
4. Queen Of The Masquerade Ball
5. Daddy's Girl
6. The Next Time I Fall
7. Wake To Love
8. Solitude/Solitaire
9. Only Love Knows Why

Customer Reviews:

Dude...what were you thinking?.......2006-12-17

Just what was wrong with being the bass player for one of the greatest classic rock bands? Was it Cher? Dude, snap out of it! What would your mother say?

sappy love songs.......2006-09-14

The compositions, Rhythms and singin-style of Peter Cetera sound always the same. He is a typical sappy love song - singer who prefers the love ballads and cheesy love adventures.
it might have been a bit tedious and boring.

The problem is everywhere: If you are a Hardrock fan like bands Uriah Heep, Stevie Ray Vaughan, AC/DC, Rory Gallagher, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, your ears can't be familar with all these silly love songs. My ears cannot work like that.

there are two alternatives:
- if you are a hardrock fan. You like a mythological lyrics, you won't like Peter Cetera or Chicago. Keep your fingers away from this !!!
- if you are a sappy love song fan then please buy this cd !!!

Glory of Cetera........2006-06-19

I recently went through another Chicago phase, and picked-up their "Very Best Of". As I listened to that I realized how much more I liked the Cetera-sung songs, and that two of my favorites were missing. Those were of course "Glory Of Love" and "Next Time I Fall", and not Chicago songs. Hence I got this and got my full Peter Cetera fix. Those are the best songs I'd say, but others do hold up also. I really like "Queen Of The Masquerade Ball", the title track, and the great ballad "Only Love Knows Why". Overall this might not be as great as his former band, but it is good enough for me to own on vinyl, cassette, and CD.

quality music.......2006-02-23

My dad has all of the Peter Cetera cd's and I grew up listening to them in the car- now that I am 18 I really love this music. It has a certain nostalgia to it and reminds me of the good ole 80's and 90's (which is a nice change from current music). Every song is unique, with a different pace and feel. Peter sings great ballads but also has great energetic songs. My favorites include Daddy's girl, They don't make em like they used to, queen of the masquerade ball, and Next time I fall. Honestly I cannot think of a musician to compare Peter Cetera to because his unique voice and style put him in a category of his own.

There are only two songs worth listening to over and over again.......2006-01-05

What's the 4-1-1?
Peter Cetera joined the Chicago Transit Authority (later named Chicago) in 1967 as a bass player. He soon became one of the major songwriters and vocalist for the group, penning a majority of their hits throughout the seventies and eighties. Chicago hit a low point in the late seventies which prompted Cetera to consider a solo career. It was the video music-era that kept Chicago together (for a few more albums at least). Cetera was getting more and more exposure due to the music videos and was becoming a break out star. He released his first solo album in 1981, but stayed with Chicago in 1985. It was the following year that he released the highly successful Solitude/Solitaire.

"Big Mistake" pretty much sums up the pop-rock musical landscape at the time with its bouncing keyboard tones, melodic vocals, and powerful choruses. The guitars have that liquid sound that everyone was looking for to compliment their synths. "They Don't Make `Em Like They Used To" compares a special woman to a one-of-a-kind automobile. I can see Cetera's point here, but the sentiment seems a little corny. The addition of synthesized brass adds great texture to the track. It's more likely than not that you bought this album for "Glory of Love." Who can deny this touching and emotional ballad that was the theme for The Karate Kid: Part II? It fit the movie perfectly, and probably every wedding and prom that occurred that year.

"Daddy's Girl" has one of those keyboard and bass build-ups that lead into a driving chorus section. It was another ballad that helped catapult this album up the charts; "The Next Time I Fall." Amy Grant's (virtually unknown in the pop circle at the time) soft tones complimented Cetera's high-pitched melodic delivery perfectly. On "Solitude/Solitaire," Peter struggles with thoughts of running away from the world where he could never be found. The track is commanded by a strong synthesizer presence.

Cetera went on to release a handful of solo albums, but eventually fell off the face of the Earth. Cetera's vocal talent and musicianship certainly could not be to blame for his trip into obscurity. You can't deny the guy's good. I think it boiled down to two things; his sound had gotten old and dated, and people would rather see him back with Chicago. Cetera wouldn't even talk about the group or allow for his songs to be played during VH1's Behind the Music special on Chicago a few years ago, so I don't think there's a chance of a reunion there.

The Verdict
I've always enjoyed Peter's work in Chicago, but Solitude/Solitaire is a far cry from that (except for the ballads). It's a different sound, a different feel, and not as polished as his later work with Chicago. I'm sure that's what he was going for, but I don't think it was a good choice. Although the album's nine songs are decent, they're only two songs worth listening to over and over again; "Glory of Love" and "The Next Time I Fall."

Average customer rating: A great solo cd for Mike MIKEY CONFESSIONS its not my thing... Holy Crap Grows on you. Recap

Cheating at Solitaire Mike Ness Manufacturer: Time Bomb ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell White Light, White Heat, White Trash Social Distortion Hell Yeah Bring It On! ASIN: B00000IFV9 Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

1. The Devil In Miss Jones
2. Don't Think Twice
3. Misery Loves Company
4. Crime Don't Pay
5. Rest Of Our Lives
6. You Win Again
7. Cheating At Solitaire
8. No Man's Friend
9. Charmed Life
10. Dope Fiend Blues
11. Ballad Of A Lonely Man
12. I'm In Love W/ My Car
13. If You Leave Before Me
14. Long Black Veil
15. Send Her Back

Amazon.com

In the opening seconds of this solo outing, former Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness peels off the line like a Chevy hotrod. Combining gritty punk attitude, honky-tonk toughness, and rockabilly swagger, Ness spins tales of depravity ("Crime Don't Pay," "Ballad of a Lonely Man") that would be downright depressing if they weren't so foot-tappingly catchy. A world-weary tough guy--equal parts Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent, and Johnny Rotten--Ness is a true homegrown talent, combining his trademark growl and wire-taut guitar playing with dramatic, captivating storytelling. Appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Brian Setzer, and members of the Royal Crown Revue add to this record's already formidable mix, but Ness is really the star, proving at every turn that there can be life after punk without coming anywhere close to selling out. --Donovan Finn

Customer Reviews:

A great solo cd for Mike.......2007-01-25

I LOVE Social Distortion! I didnt think Mike Ness could have done it solo but I was wrong. This is a GREAT cd! If you love Social D, you will love this cd!

MIKEY CONFESSIONS.......2007-01-03

Another musical face of Social Distortion leader, composer and front man. Sad, sometimes depressive and naturally filled with the rebel lyrics for which Ness feels so much passion and spiritual afecction. Only for Social Distortion fans...

its not my thing..........2006-06-14

being a social distortion fanatic at one time, i picked this up at a used record store...now i knew it was going to be more country, jazzy, and classic rock-ish, but i was expecting something like "somewhere between heaven and hell" i suppose. i mean i respect mike ness' influences and his music, but this solo effort isnt my cup of tea...don't think twice is awesome though!...i would like to see him use this johnny cash/rockabilly inspired country to make some killer social distortion albums such as their early 90's albums...to me, this sounds very choppy much like the clash's sandinista.

Holy Crap.......2005-10-03

I've never really heard too much of Social Distortion's music, but stumbled upon this album by way of Hank Williams III's message board so I'm quite partial to the cover of Hank Sr.'s You Win Again. This is quite possibly the perfect album. It seems to be the soundtrack to damn near everyone's life. It holds so many different emotions and moods in just 15 songs. You can't not love this album. It's just not possible.

Grows on you. Recap.......2005-09-12

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My son (age 15) heard that Mr. Ness was an extremely decent singer/songwriter and this cowpunkbilly release was worth having a listen. He bought it on vacation this summer at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (! ) in Cleveland. It hasn't come out of his player since than. And I, as a second hand listener, have come under the spell. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

In Solitaire: Complete Recordings for Solo Guitar Django Reinhardt Manufacturer: Definitive Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Djangology Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 The Best of Django Reinhardt Djangology ASIN: B000BUEGB8 Release Date: 2005-12-05

Tracks:

1. Improvisation No.1
2. Perfum
3. Improvisation No. 2 [Master]
4. Improvisation No. 2 [Alternate Take]
5. Echoes of Spain
6. Naguine
7. Improvisation No.3, Pt. 1
8. Improvisation No.3, Pt. 2
9. Improvisation No.6
10. Improvisation No. 7 (Aka No. 2)
11. Improvisation 47 (Improvisation No.5)
12. Improvisation No.4
13. Belleville
14. Nuages
15. Two Improvised Guitar Choruses [*]

Album Description

Between dozens of recordings made from 1937 to 1950, legendary French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt waxed one, maybe two titlesof solo guitar per year. Often it was less than that. Sometimes he made them at the request of the producers, who surely heard him warming up and decided to capture on records some of that magic atmosphere.Then Django took his instrument and performed whatever was on his mind: in occasions fully developed solo compositions; another times, instantly made up improvisations. This outstanding CD comprises them all for the first time in chronological order, including some very rare tracks and a recently discovered solo from a radio program as a bonus track. Definitive. 2005.

Album Details

Between Dozens of Recordings Made from 1937 to 1950, Legendary French Gypsy Guitarist Django Reinhardt Waxed One, Maybe Two Titles of Solo Guitar Per Year. Often it was Less Than That. Sometimes He Made them at the Request of the Producers, who Surely Heard Him Warming Up and Decided to Capture on Records Some of that Magic Atmosphere. Then Django Took his Instrument and Performed Whatever was on his Mind: In Occasions Fully Developed Solo Compositions; Another Times, Instantly Made Up Improvisations. This Outstanding CD Comprises them all for the First Time in Chronological Order, Including Some Very Rare Tracks and a Recently Discovered Solo from a Radio Program as a Bonus Track.

Average customer rating: You Can't Lose with Desert Solitaire Sad, Serene, Beautiful. Soundtrack to the desert The mesmerizing allure of the desert captured in music Wonderful/fantastic/ great

Desert Solitaire Steve Roach Manufacturer: Fortuna Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Western Spaces Structures from Silence Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces (part 1) Space And Time Dreamtime Return ASIN: B0000007UV Release Date: 1992-01-23

Tracks:

1. Flatlands
2. Labryinth
3. Specter
4. The Canyon's Embrace
5. Cloud Of Promise
6. Knowledge & Dust
7. Shiprock
8. Highnoon
9. Empty Time
10. From The Heart Of Darkness
11. Desert Solitaire

Customer Reviews:

You Can't Lose with Desert Solitaire.......2002-06-03

If you buy only one ambient, atmospheric CD, make it this one. For 13 years, we keep listening to Desert Solitaire. Why? Because the music is as timeless as the desert it represents. There are no words, melodic or rhythmic cliches, or common reference points with music you know, so it remains pristine and unconnected to musical style and fashion. This is pure impression delivered via an electromagnetic medium.

Played at night (which I highly recommend), it is captivating, relaxing and purges the mind of petty concerns, as they are over-ridden by this tranquil reminder of nature's power, vastness and timelessness. There is incredible, powerful visual imagery in this album. For example, track 7, "Shiprock", the impression of a broad-based rock formation is scored as very low rumbling tones, demonstrating the formation's massive base and size; and a constant ominous high tone, representing the dizzying height the formation reaches. Also during this cut, the volume cresendos from start to midpoint and then descresendos to the end, giving us the impression of passing a powerful force from nature.

Just as in the desert, water is scarce on this album - the only hint of moisture is a tingling that we hear while watching the "Cloud of Promise" (track 5) approach and grow from the horizon. The rattlesnakes are on track 6.

It boggles the mind that a collection of impressions so elemental in essence could have been set to music by mere human beings, but yet here it is. This CD is a legal hallucinogen, so use it in moderation.

Sad, Serene, Beautiful........2002-05-20

There isn't much else to say except Desert Solitaire is exceptionally stand out and brilliant. It is among my favorites, if not the favorite of my electronic ambient collection. In particular Labyrinth is one of the most beautifully sad pieces I've ever heard. It reminds how therapeutic to the soul solitude and solitary contemplation can be.

Soundtrack to the desert.......2000-10-06

After purchasing this cd about ten years ago, it quickly became one of my favorite cd's to listen to, and continues to be to this day. The pieces presented on "Desert Solitaire" exude a desert feel. If you've always been lured by the desert, here is some inspiring ambient soundscapes to listen to as you fantasize about your journey out west. Steve Roach, Kevin Braheney and Michael Stearns could do no wrong here. The only problem is that once the cd is over, you might regret that you aren't actually out camping under the stars.

The mesmerizing allure of the desert captured in music.......1999-07-13

If the desert were a siren, these would be her songs. This album -- dedicated to Edward Abbey -- succeeds in capturing the essence of the American desert southwest like few other recordings can. This is a very subtle and silent album that can only be fully appreciated with headphones. The sonic and musical textures evoke the expansive, solitary, peaceful and forboding atmosphere of the desert. Even the ghosts of the native southwest (Hopi, Navajo, Anasazi) come to life on a couple tracks. Anyone with an appreciation for the desert southwest will be enchanted and haunted by these pieces.

Wonderful/fantastic/ great.......1999-06-02

If one lives in the desert southwest this album is really right on. I love this CD when driving from New Mexico to Las Vegas. This is a must have if you like the real thing.

Average customer rating: Delightful! One of the best recordings you'll find

Mozart: Lieder Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Bonney, Barbara | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bonney, Barbara | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barbara Bonney - Fairest Isle Mendelssohn: Lieder Songs by Robert & Clara Schumann Exultate, Jubilate Strauss: Four Last Songs, 15 Lieder / Bonney ASIN: B000000SD4 Release Date: 2007-03-19

Tracks:

1. Lieder: An die Freude
2. Lieder: Ridente la calma
3. Lieder: Oiseaux, si tous les ans
4. Lieder: Dans un bois solitaire
5. Lieder: O Gotteslamm
6. Lieder: Komm, liebe Zither
7. Lieder: Sei du mein Trost
8. Lieder: Der Zauberer
9. Lieder: Die Zufriedenheit
10. Lieder: Das Veilchen
11. Lieder: Lied der Freiheit
12. Lieder: Die Verschwigung
13. Lieder: Lied der Trennung
14. Lieder: Als Luise die Briefe...
15. Lieder: Abendempfindung on Laura
16. Lieder: An Chloe
17. Lieder: Das Traumbild
18. Lieder: Sehnsucht nach dem Fre
19. Lieder: Der Fr
20. Lieder: Das Kinderspiel
21. Lieder: Mer suchen stets zu naschen
22. Lieder: Un moto di gioia

Customer Reviews:

Delightful!.......2005-12-24

Personally, I think some of Mozart's best work are his songs for voice and piano. I think this CD is the best recording of Mozart's lieder that you will find. Bonney sings in a very pure, tender, smoothe, yet still rich tone. Her diction is impeccable, her technique is spotless as she glides from one phrase to the next, making it seem as though it couldn't be easier.And of course the music itself is absolutely beautiful (as most Mozart is).At times it can be charming and delightful, sometimes its most moving and sentimental and romantic, and sometimes it takes on a darker tone. And one other thing I like about this album is that it is soothing and relaxing...something to listen to while you're sleeping, eating,taking a bath, or while you're just trying to unwind. I give this album 5 stars, and I think if you buy this album, you won't regret it.

One of the best recordings you'll find.......1999-09-13

For those familiar with Bonney's work, it should come as no surprise that this disc is a treasure. If you prefer meatier, more dramatic voices, stay away. But if you love fluid, supple subrettes, this is the disc to buy. Bonney's silvery tone and flawless technique, her musicianship and consummate collaboration with Parsons, make it quite simply one of the best recordings you'll find.

Average customer rating: There's a reason why Neil cried that night... Clay Music New rendition of a popular old song Want Two Amazing Ballads? Incredibly Gifted Vocalist - Terrific 2 Song CD

The Way / Solitaire Clay Aiken Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bridge Over Troubled Water/This Is The Night Merry Christmas With Love Measure of a Man A Thousand Different Ways A Clay Aiken Christmas ASIN: B0001MBG0U Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

1. The Way
2. Solitaire

Customer Reviews:

There's a reason why Neil cried that night..........2006-10-12

"The Way" is a fine song, but... The real story in this single is Clay's cover of Neil Sedaka's classic 1972 song "Solitaire" (written and recorded in the U.K., then later released in the U.S. on his 1974 album "Sedaka's Back"). If viewers will remember during the 2003 season of "American Idol," when the "theme night" came around to Neil Sedaka's music and Neil was the guest judge (they've since done away with this practice), Clay explained that "Solitaire" was one of his mother's very favorite songs, and she begged him to sing "Solitaire" that night.

Neil Sedaka is a very emotional man. He's been married to the same woman, Leba, for more than 40 years. He's got two great children that he adores--daughter Dara (with whom he had that great 1980 hit duet, "Should've Never Let You Go," and Dara is still a professional singer today) and son Marc. And at last count, he has three grandchildren.

But when something touches him, he shows it.

For only 90 seconds of a song that lasts about 4:30, Clay Aiken was able to take "Solitaire" and make it his own, and it was as if Sedaka had passed the torch of that song to Clay. The tears that Neil shed that night were genuine. His offer to produce an album for Clay notwithstanding, there was a real connection between the two.

Deciding to record "Solitaire" was a wise decision. Not putting the song on his album, "The Measure of a Man," was not a wise decision. However, bringing the song back as an off-CD cut and adding it as the B-side of "The Way" was a good decision, because people began buying the single not because of "The Way," but because of "Solitaire."

When it finally dawned on The Powers That Be--the record producers, the radio station promoters, Clay himself, etc.--to finally put "Solitaire" as the A-side of the single and promote "Solitaire" all by itself, it shot straight to #1 on the sales charts.

Clay Aiken--and Neil Sedaka--had a #1 song. For Neil, this was nothing new...but it was a great thing to happen to him in the 21st century. For Clay, savoring a #1 song is something he will enjoy for the rest of his life.

They're a great team. I hope they explore other songs together in the future.


CD SINGLE RATING: **** (out of 5) -- 11 Oct 06 -- BOB BOURBEAU

Clay Music.......2006-03-18

I purchased this wonderful rendition by Clay Aiken to complete a display featuring all of Clay's recorded music. I already own this CD but wanted new and sealed for my display.

New rendition of a popular old song.......2005-12-30

Although many artists have performed their own version of the song, "Solitaire", few have gained the acclaim by the song's composer that Clay Aiken did when he performed it on American Idol. "I've lost that song to you forever", Mr. Sedaka marveled.

From the heartfelt poignance of the words to the breathtaking "glory note" in this song, Clay Aiken totally controls the mood of this composition.

The accompanying track, "The Way", is taken from his multi-platinum first time album, "Measure of a Man". Hearing this song back to back with "Solitaire", is a complimentary CD that is worth having.

Want Two Amazing Ballads? .......2005-06-17

You came to the right spot on Amazon. Clay Aiken has a powerful voice and you can hear this stunning voice so clearly on Solitaire, especially after four minutes when he sings out one note so strong it may move you to tears. I believe this is THE American Idol, regardless if he didn't win. I don't think there has been talent on American Idol even close to Clay's honestly. And I know people will disagree, but when I heard Solitaire, I knew this was my ultimate American Idol.
I do not mean to neglect The Way though, for this is a beautiful song as well that I love, although Solitaire is stronger indeed. Yet they both are amazing ballads and Clay's voice shines on both. If you love these two songs then go out and get his full c.d., because there are other songs worth recognition on his c.d. definitely. The problem is they didn't put Solitaire on his official album so I had to buy the single. Solitaire is worth the money though. You won't regret it! Clay is truly talented and I eagerly await more from him!

Incredibly Gifted Vocalist - Terrific 2 Song CD.......2005-06-13

Clay Aiken performs brilliantly on this CD which includes "The Way" as well as the Neil Sedaka song "Solitaire". Clay is definitely one of the best male Pop recording stars in today's music market and is on his way toward becoming an all time great.

I can't believe no new Clay Aiken recordings have come out since December. Truly looking forward to the next CD.

I also highly recommend:
"Measure Of A Man" - Clay Aiken
"Blue Skies" - Diana DeGarmo

Average customer rating: Favorite Bond Film Finally! The complete Live and Let Die Soundtrack Best Sound Track Ever Live and Let Delight Why weren't these tracks included in the first place?

Live and Let Die Various Artists , and George Martin Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Diamonds Are Forever You Only Live Twice Thunderball On Her Majesty's Secret Service Goldfinger ASIN: B000087DRN Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Live And Let Die (Main Title)
2. Just A Closer Walk With Thee / New Second Line
3. Bond Meets Solitaire
4. Whisper Who Dares
5. Snakes Alive
6. Baron Samedi's Dance Of Death
7. San Monique
8. Fillet Of Soul-New Orleans / Live And Let Die
9. Bond Drops In
10. If He Finds It, Kill Him
11. Trespassers Will Be Eaten
12. Solitaire Gets Her Cards
13. Sacrifice
14. James Bond Theme
15. Gunbarrel / Snakebit
16. Bond To New York
17. San Monique (Alternate)
18. Bond And Rosie
19. The Lovers
20. New Orleans
21. Boat Chase
22. Underground Liar

Customer Reviews:

Favorite Bond Film.......2007-04-26

Music score was great. Paul McCartney and Wings. Movie well fitted for Roger Moore, a great candidate for this role.
The Solitaire melody is dreamy and romantic and often moody.
"Bond Goes to New York' is sharp yet out-witted. "Live and Let Die", a sacrament to testimony. Too good to pass up.

Finally! The complete Live and Let Die Soundtrack.......2005-09-13

I have only been waiting for this for 22 years! Granted when this was first released on LP (Vinyl record technology, pre cd, pre cassette and during the horror period of 8 track tapes!),
Only so much music could be recorded on a record. This album finally satisfies all of us who wanted all of the music. Sir George Martin does a wonderful variation to the classic 007 theme as well as great action sequences with different variations of the main title and then some original songs. Sir Martin was the first to score for Bond since Barry who had scored all of the previous movies unavailable for this one. The music was a fabulous introduction to the new Bond Roger Moore.
This Album will stand the test of time when good music was being made for the series.

Best Sound Track Ever.......2005-03-20

I just love bond movies and being able to listen to the music from them is just ausome

Live and Let Delight.......2004-08-12

The remastered release of LIVE AND LET DIE is much improved. The previous issue was no different than the track line up on the original 1973 vinyl record -- or eight track tape, depending on your antiquated stereo. Not only does this release include additional superb tracks, some of the original cuts have also been lengthened and more closely correspond the the film soundtrack. George Martin, the Beatles producer, took the helm from John Barry in scoring the eighth James Bond film soundtrack. Though no one has yet equaled Barry's compositions for Bond films, which we have not heard since 1987's THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, Martin's soundtrack was perfect for launching Roger Moore's first outing as Bond. Let us not forget Paul McCartney's brilliant theme of the same name.

The musical chemistry between McCartney and Martin is obvious as the title theme music is blended throughout the soundtrack. As a matter of trivia the movie producers originally planned to use McCartney's title theme with a female vocalist before the former Beatle showed his mettle as a negotiator. In the end, Paul McCartney and Wings performed the title track. LIVE AND LET DIE also proved to be a hit Apple/Capitol single as well.

There are a couple things missing from the CD. When some of the James Bond soundtracks were re-released a couple years ago they included selected soundbytes and an analog movie trailer. Apparently the remastered LIVE AND LET DIE soundtrack did not rate these extra features.

Oh well, Live and Let Die. In the meantime, live and go buy.

Why weren't these tracks included in the first place?.......2003-04-16

Yes, that is my sentiment....in fact, it seems in all the other re-mastered Bond soundtracks, the best music is left out, and Live and Let Die was no exception.

George Martin took over from John Barry to write the score for Live and Let Die and he more than admirably did the job. First of all, (take note David Anrold), is that he incorporate the theme song into the score even though it wasn't written by him...thus continuing the tradition of Bond music set by John Barry. Second, he wrote another piece for Solitaire which is also used extensively throughout the score. In all, George Martin wrote a score worthy of Barry himself....

Which is what makes the original release such a disappointment because many of the best music was left out. The re-master remedied that and includes virtually the entire score: the music for the pre-title sequence (gun barrel/snakebit), other notables are Bond and Rosie, The Lovers, Bond to New York, and many of the cues for action/chase sequences. There is an alternate cue for San Monique which I think is better than the one on the original release.

But why the 3 stars rating?
We have to wait for Bond's 40th anniversary for the soundtrack's proper release, AND rebuy the soundtrack (I have it in cassette and CD and now the Re-master). Call me bitter, I think the people who runs the Bond empire should stop treating us fans so shabbily.

Average customer rating: Classical Music played on a harp

Echoes of a Waterfall: Romantic Harp Music Susan Drake Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music for Solo Harp The Magic Of The Harp The Harmonious Harp Harp Concertos The Tranquil Harp: Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, Integration ASIN: B00007FKRL Release Date: 2003-02-11

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Classical Music played on a harp.......2005-06-04

I bought a copy of this CD for a young friend with a year old child. It is very soothing, sleepy-time music. I would also recommend it as background music for therapeutic massages, facials, etc. It is relaxation music if you feel stressed out.
If you are familiar with harp music, it has its own tone. Once or twice in my life, I have dined at a five star restaurant that employed a harpist. There are 11 tracks (playing time 52:30)

Average customer rating: Solitude, Again... Andy & Perry Solitaire alone would be a 5-star! Andy at his very best! Rare Gems from the Master

Alone Again (Naturally)/Solitaire Andy Williams Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love Theme From "The Godfather"/The Way We Were Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head/Get Together With Andy Williams Honey/Happy Heart [2 On 1] The Andy Williams Show/You've Got a Friend Born Free/Love, Andy ASIN: B000060OY5 Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

1. Pieces Of April
2. Day By Day
3. Where Is The Love
4. If I Could Go Back
5. I Need You
6. Alone Again (Naturally)
7. The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)
8. Song Sung Blue
9. Home Lovin' Man
10. The Long And Winding Road
11. Amazing Grace
12. Solitaire
13. Make It Easy For Me
14. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
15. Getting Over You
16. Remember
17. That Is All
18. Walk Right Back
19. Last Tango In Paris
20. My Love
21. The Dreamer

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Solitude, Again..........2006-07-08

Not even my mother was a fan of Andy Williams. Why did I think that this would interest me? Because Williams chose my (then) favorite producer, the autocratic Richard Perry (Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, Fanny!) to helm this 1973 release Solitaire. Unlike his usual releases, that relied heavily on material others had already made famous or otherwise put their indelible stamp on, this time he/they relied on lesser known songs.

The Nilsson songbook had been frequently tapped, but not for an album track such as the glorious "Remember," which is perfectly suited for Williams. Similarly, George Harrison's "That is All" is a treat. Just a short time before Karen & Richard took a stab at "Solitaire" Andy/Richard laid claim to one of Sedaka's "real" classics. Dipping into pleasant pop-ditty material, "Make it Easy for Me," "Getting Over You" & "Walk Right Back" work wonderfully.

The marvelous "The Dreamer," written (and performed) by London session pianist Nicky Hopkins, is simply perfect! The real treat beyond all others is/was Williams' powerfully subtle reading of the Dory Previn/Gato Barbieri "Last Tango in Paris." I only wish Ms. Previn had recorded it herself, but no such luck (regrettably, she never did record any of her film songs).

Of course, there were the weaker, done-to-death songs, such as Wonder's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," McCartney's "My Love," but they were forgivable in the larger scheme of things. Nearly every song on the album is perfectly arranged & (seemingly) lovingly performed.

As for Alone Again (Naturally), I never heard it until released in this 2-fer on CD. It is a step back as nearly every song is/was known before, but situated as it is here, before Solitaire, is feels like a nearly perfect companion, or "lead-in." Plus, there are at least a couple of remarkable covers. Dave Loggins' "Pieces of April" is perfectly lovely. Bacharach/David's "If I Could Go Back" is only marred by (now) dated guitars as well as spoken narrative, but the lovely lyrics & melody hold up. Gerry Beckley's (America) "I Need You," like the aforementioned "Remember," is a glove-fit for Williams.

On the lesser end, "Day by Day," from "Godspell" is abysmal. Flack/Hathaway own "Where is the Love," as Flack owns "The First Time Ever." Did anyone need another version of "Alone Again (Naturally)" or "The Long & Winding Road"? I never cared for Neil Diamond, so "Song Sung Blue" is just a waste of 3 minutes. Would have loved for "Amazing Grace" to have been more simply powerful (ala Judy Collins' acapella rendition), but no such luck. Still, like the Solitaire album, this is an Andy Williams recording I am glad too own.

And what better two albums to join together. Both titles allude to being alone. If half points were an option I'd have given this 3+1/2, so I rounded up.

Andy & Perry.......2005-09-16

Andy Williams' original LP (and modified CD), Solitaire, has much in common with Perry Como's original LP (and also modified CD), And I Love You So, inasmuch as the high quality of these two respective albums is not dependent on the songs that either established or typify the two MOR, popular music superstars. Instead, the recordings reflect maturity and self assurance - the very contemporary song selections, and arrangements thereof, depend less on youthful vocal range and volume, and more on mature confidence and style - together with skilled production values (by Steve Perry and Chet Atkins, respectively) and superb sound engineering.

I personally would not select these recordings for their inclusion of popular, individual songs - more instead, for the whole album reflecting their best artistry. The 1970s and early 1980s was a period of some exceptional pop, rock, and transitional music trends (a baroque flourish atop a short pop renaissance) - many of my all time favorite LPs (and CDs) belong to this music period. This is Andy's best stuff - not his most popular, but simply his best!

Solitaire alone would be a 5-star!.......2003-01-05

Solitaire is Andy's best album of the 70's, with producer Richard Perry turning the same magical trick for him as he did for Streisand: to shred their traditional pop sensibilities and usher in tons of contemporary attitudes.

As the recorded earlier Alone Again indicated, Andy had harbored such ambitions for quite a while now, but he always went about it by covering indiscriminantly from the Top 40's, from Dawn to David Cassidy. In fact, if the NOW series had been around, it would look exactly like an Andy Williams album. And the story would stop there: unfashionable MOR singer trying to catch up with the hit of the week.

Yet for every awkward moment that the song was far beneath the singer - and there had been alot around back then - there was always another absolutely divine moment waiting just a couple of songs later. In Alone Again, Pieces Of April and If I Could Go Back were such moments.

Solitaire has three equally gorgeous gems: the title track (Andy's hit BEFORE the Carpenters), Last Tango In Paris, and Harry Nilsson's Remember Christmas. But for once the rest of the album holds up well before these three highlights. Even the more familiar covers (of Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney & Andy's old labelmates the Everlys) work in the context of the whole album.

Unlike Barbra Streisand, Andy Williams didn't go on to become full fledged charttopper again, mainly because he had been there before and got other plans in life. But Solitaire proves he well could have.

Andy at his very best!.......2002-05-17

Two great albums from "The Emperor of Easy" as he is known in the UK. "Solitaire" is truly an all-time classic album and sounds quite unlike other Andy Williams albums. It sounds as fresh and new as it did back in 1973 when it peaked at number three in the UK pop charts and stayed in the chart for an amazing twenty-six weeks. Songs by the likes of George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder sound like they were written especially for Andy. "Alone Again" finds Andy covering the hits of the day. Mostly love songs, this album sits well next to "Solitaire". Buy this cd with confidence.

Rare Gems from the Master.......2002-05-03

Those of us in our late 30's and early 40's have too long brushed Andy Williams aside as an "old time singer", failing to recognize the genious of the man. While I have been a fan since early childhood, I had no idea what a really good singer he is, until listening to this, and other recent re-releases on CD for the first time. This double albums worth reminds me, and all lovers of great music, of the real, raw talent of the man. Recorded at what is now known to be the apex of his recording career, these were not huge commercial successes. In fact Williams left the US charts in 1972 (God Father Theme), not to return until 1998's We Need a Little Christmas.

Why Andy chose to record covers of others' music and not pound these, or other similar songs out in his own right, has long been a mystery. His name, closely associated with any song on this album (with the exception of Solitare which was a UK hit and earned Andy a 1976 Gold ALbum in the US--three years after release), Would have launched him onto the charts again at full speed. That said, this album reminds all of us what a really good singer Andy Williams is. His audiences in Branson and during his summer 2002 UK tour are in for a real treat in deed. Thanks Andy.

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