Vegas [CD-single] [Import]

Product Description
The Northern Irish balericists return with another entrancing jam following up their 'Everyday' success.

Vegas,Agnelli & Nelson,Import [Generic],Dance Music,House,Pop,Trance

Average customer rating: Sinatra on stage "IT" Would rate it 10 stars if possible! Sinatra Vegas essential for Sinatra fans only

Sinatra: Vegas (Box Set, 4CD/1DVD) Frank Sinatra Manufacturer: Reprise ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Duets: An American Classic From This Moment On Ray Sings, Basie Swings Romance: Songs From the Heart James Taylor at Christmas ASIN: B000GIWS6A Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

1. Introduction/Announcement
2. The One I Love Belongs To Someone Else
3. Don't Cry Joe
4. Imagination
5. Moonlight In Vermont
6. Without A Song
7. In The Still Of The Night
8. Here's The Rainy Day
9. The Moon Was Yellow
10. Monologue
11. You Make Me Feel So Young
12. The Second Time Around
13. River Stay 'Way From My Door
14. The Lady Is A Tramp
15. Just One Of Those Things
16. You're Nobody 'Till Somebody Loves You
17. Bows
18. Young At Heart
19. Witchcraft
20. On The Road To Mandalay
21. Bows
22. Sinatra Speaks On Segregation In Nevada

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Come Fly With Me
3. I've Got A Crush On You
4. I've Got You Under My Skin
5. The September Of My Years
6. Street Of Dreams
7. Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
8. Monologue
9. You Make Me Feel So Young
10. The Shadow Of Your Smile
11. Get Me To The Church On Time
12. Luck Be A Lady
13. It Was A Very Good Year
14. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
15. My Kind Of Town
16. Introduction
17. My Kind Of Town (Reprise)
18. Sinatra Speaks On Working With Count Basie

Tracks:

1. Get Me To The Church On Time
2. I Get A Kick Out Of You
3. I Can't Get Started
4. Without A Song
5. Hey Look, No Crying
6. The Lady Is A Tramp
7. Monologue
8. Night And Day
9. All Or Nothing At All
10. The One I Love Belongs To Someone Else
11. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
12. Something' Stupid
13. Theme From New York, New York
14. Bows

Tracks:

1. I've Got The World On A String
2. At Long Last Love
3. Witchcraft
4. The Gal That Go Away / It Never Entered My Mind
5. For Once In My Life
6. My Heart Stood Still
7. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
8. Monologue
9. Spring Is Here
10. What Now My Love?
11. i Get Along Without You Very Well
12. Pennies From Heaven
13. Angel Eyes
14. Mack The Knife
15. Bows

Amazon.com

Mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel may have laid the physical cornerstones of Las Vegas, but it was Francis Albert Sinatra who gave Sin City its swinging musical soul. Spanning a quarter century, this four-CD-plus-bonus-DVD collection of previously unreleased recordings captures spirited Sinatra shows at the Sands, Caesar's, and Golden Nugget--performances that initially underscore the salutary effect the desert playground had on the singer's muse, then warmly chronicle the autumn years of a triumphant career. A pair of '60s gigs at the Sands (of which Sinatra was part owner) capture an artist still building on his musical legacy in the midst of rock's rising fortunes. The 1961 show turns on the riches of his Capitol years, a musically straightforward set that balances the singer's interpretations of reflective material like "Moonlight in Vermont" and "In the Still of the Night" with upbeat, typically playful renditions of such Sinatra signatures as "Young at Heart," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "Witchcraft."

But it's the '66 performance that may be the most intriguing for Sinatraphiles: A live workout with Count Basie and his orchestra that eschews the singer's mid-decade comeback hits--and even material from the recent Sinatra-Basie collaboration--in favor of a sassy set that's less summit meeting than swinging soirée, a freewheeling highlight reel from his back catalog that finds singer and band engaging each other with playful, often dizzy abandon. The anthology's '82 and '87 sets from Caesar's and the Golden Nugget, respectively, aren't nearly as musically challenging, showcasing a vocalist and still-boisterous crowd-pleaser who might have stopped breaking musical ground, yet never ceased reveling in the glories--and laughs--he could still bring to the moment. Rat Pack partner in crime Dean Martin stops by Caesar's for some good-natured razzing, while daughter Nancy guests on the set's lovably ditzy take on "Somethin' Stupid." The bonus DVD captures another unreleased rarity, an entire May 1978 Caesar's gig taped by CBS during a period when the singer had largely retreated from the spotlight. While his voice sometimes betrays the ravages of time on these later performances, Sinatra's mercurial humor and indomitable spirit simply spirit won't be denied. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

A 4CD/1DVD boxed set of unforgettable live performances, all previously unreleased!! Disc 1 - Recorded at the Sands, Las Vegas, NV November 1961; Disc 2 - Recorded at the Sands, Las Vegas, NV January-February 1966; Disc 3 - Recorded at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV March 1982; Disc 4 - Recorded at the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, NV April 1987; DVD - Recorded at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV May 1978

Customer Reviews:

Sinatra on stage.......2007-06-27

Very disappointed w/album. Band much too loud, overpowered Sinatra & his swearing was just too much. I've always enjoyed all of Sinatra...he's very special. But this was certainly a big disappointment.

"IT".......2007-05-28

If you have ever wondered what "IT" is, just listen to Sinatra live! The man, simply put, cannot be beat, and this box set proves that without any doubt whatsoever.

You see, I became addicted to Sinatra about ten years ago after hearing one of his songs at the end of a movie (it was like I was hearing music for the first time). About ten thousand albums later I ran across this little gem. I will admit that I was a tad bit skeptical before I bought this set. I thought there wouldn't be much new to hear here. I couldn't have been more mistaken. The sound quality is great, the bands swing, and Sinatra is doing what he does best, being Sinatra. It really doesn't matter how many times you have heard Frank sing these songs. When he sings them live it is like you are hearing them for the first time all over again. First a smile will appear on your face. Next the foot will start tapping out the beat. Before you know it, you will be standing there with a microphone (remote control) putting on the show yourself. You would think that you would have to give up something more than just money to get this kind of satisfaction.

What I am trying to say is buy this set. You will be transported back to a time when optimism ruled America, gas was 15 cents per gallon, and you actually had to have talent to make it in show biz. There is a reason why people will still be listening to Frank in a hundred years and will have never even heard the name Britney Spears, IT! I don't mean that facetiously. I mean that abruptly. Buy the box set, and you will understand.

Would rate it 10 stars if possible!.......2007-05-16

This set is only for Sinatra fanatics. And yes, there are many of us. The tracks include many live dates, including his between-song chats. Frank always credits the composers and/or the arrangers of each tune. What a class act and what a wonderful way to keep him in our lives and hearts. This set is a MUST!!!!!!!!

Sinatra Vegas.......2007-05-13

As a Sinatraaddict all I can say is the cd's were great but the dvd was fantistic

essential for Sinatra fans only.......2007-04-30

This set contains four CD's and 1 DVD; from 1961, 1965, 1982, 1987, and 1978. The two early concerts reveal Sinatra in all of his brilliance; the later ones are hardly worth a listen, with the exception of a few songs here and there.

Sinatra is at his peak in the 1961 and 1966 shows. The real revelation for me in the 1961 performance is the wild galloping version of "On the Road to Mandalay" which is just sensational. The gong at the end really swings. The 1966 concert at the Sands consists of alternative takes of the previously released "Sinatra at the Sands" album. It's interesting to compare and contrast the familiar versions of songs with the versions here. In most cases, they're almost as good and could have easily fit on the originally released album.

While most of the songs are one-offs, for Sinatra fans, it's also interesting to compare the duplicates to see how he gradually began to sing with much more of a kick. "You Make Me Feel So Young" is a perfect example. The arrangement in the 1961 version closely resembles Nelson Riddle's arrangement on "Songs for Swingin' Lovers," though Sinatra swings the original arrangement just a little harder. By 1966, Quincy Jones has rearranged the song to match the drive of the Basie band, and it goes from being a very good performance to a genuinely great one.

I don't think Sinatra ever really got his voice back after he took an early retirement in 1971, and by the late seventies, his voice could no longer do what he needed it to do. It is true that his interpretive skills were as good as ever, but in a live setting you hear him constantly trying to sing around the deficiencies in his voice, and it's distracting. He sounds OK on the less rangy songs where he doesn't have to sustain notes, but I find myself constantly comparing the ballads to earlier better versions, and they don't come off well. There are exceptions. I liked "I Get Along Without You Very Well," surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written which he sings in almost a whisper.

Musically, the DVD is the weakest of the set; the most interesting part of it is watching Sinatra get ready for the concert, and interact with his fans, including a young, obviously awestruck boxer. One thing that's always fascinated me about Sinatra is the contrast between his remarkable singing and his occasionally churlish behavior, on stage and off. Some of that churlishness is evident here as when he takes rude and mostly unfunny shots at a variety of show business folks and long-dead gossip columnist.

If you're a big fan of Sinatra, this is a worthwhile purchase. If you're a casual fan or you want to see what the fuss is about, buy the much cheaper "Sinatra at the Sands" and go on from there. If you want to see Sinatra in concert, see his superior Royal Festival Hall concert in London from just before his retirement, also available on DVD.

Average customer rating: Crystal Method !!! Amazingly Jammin' Their Signature CD The Most Supernatural Album Ever Composed!!! A Jewel For Any Music Collection!!! Best Electronica CD Of The 20th Century

Vegas The Crystal Method Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Big Beat | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tweekend The Fat of the Land Community Service Push the Button Decksandrumsandrockandroll ASIN: B000002RBV Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. Trip Like I Do
2. Busy Child
3. Cherry Twist
4. High Roller
5. Comin' Back
6. Keep Hope Alive
7. Vapor Trail
8. She's My Pusher
9. Jaded
10. Bad Stone

Amazon.com

When Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland started distributing homemade singles around Los Angeles at the beginning of the '90s, their bass-fortified, hard-rolling techno concoctions perked up the ears of industry impresarios and local scenesters alike. Vegas, their affectionately-titled major label debut, refines the formula. Thick with layers of pounding beats and rock dynamics, it takes the typical club fare and beefs it up with a uniquely western slant. The detectable influences range from the power chords of AC/DC to old school hip-hop patterns to the smooth melodies of Stevie Wonder. On blistering tracks like "Trip Like I Do" and "Keep Hope Alive," the Crystal Method confirm that America has become a force of contention in the electronica field. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Crystal Method !!!.......2007-07-18

Crystal Method is an awesome Techno/Dance Duo and Vegas is one of the best albums they have... Every song is great!

Amazingly Jammin'.......2007-04-16

This album is a great electronic work from all sides. The album kicks off strong with Trip Like I Do a sexily danceable and hard hitting track that gets you in the groove for all tracks after. Highlight tracks like Busy Child, Keep Hope Alive, Vapor Trail, Bad Stone, Trip Like I Do, and most of the rest make it a Techno album I immensely enjoy.
-Nicaro

Their Signature CD.......2007-01-12

As someone coming from the less electronic, more funky mixes of Thievery Corporation, Tosca and K&D, I was a little hesitant to buy Vegas, but I'm glad that I did. Normally I don't care for the over-the-top bass and decidedly weak and unoriginal synth compositions you normally get in college bars or big city clubs (anyone with even moderate talent can produce that stuff with Live or GarageBand and the right collection of loops), but this is something totally apart from that. You can dance to Vegas, yes... it's got some intoxicating grooves... but it's also real music and not just the same sequences played over and over for 5 minutes like many of their peers. It's techno with soul.

What this reminds me of a little bit is the Fight Club soundtrack, although it's not as hard-edged as that work (from the Dust Brothers), with some funky beats and sounds perfectly mixed in at the right times. These guys are pretty talented and their studio skills are apparent. If you're going to buy one Crystal Method CD, based on everything I've heard and read, this is absolutely the one to get. Definitely recommended.

The Most Supernatural Album Ever Composed!!! A Jewel For Any Music Collection!!!.......2006-11-09

Unclaimed and unfamiliar to the sounds of Drum and Bass and Electronica, it was the compilation of this original work, Vegas, that captured my ears with awe. Ever since the fat beats and sounds of this composition swelled my sense of hearing I have praised this Album by Crystal Method. This CD is one that will forever be included in my music collection and worthy to be replayed time and time again. Not many CDs in my large collection has such an acclaimed privilege, Nor are many CDs deserving of such.

Based on the resounding effect of this album, I label it as the MOST SUPERNATURAL ALBUM EVER COMPOSED for this genre. Some CM fans complain that this album is too highly extolled and therefore praise one album over another. A true Crystal Method zealot wouldn't do that. Doing that defames the group as a whole. Although I own this Album, I own other ones by Crystal Method and they are also valued. Equally respecting all albums hightens the credibility of the artists. Whether anyone agrees with this fact or not, briefly think about how many times you've heard music by the Crystal Method featured in television ads, television shows, video games, and theme parks (about three tracks from this specific album is played as background music in the waiting lines @ Six Flags Magic Mountain). What does this tell us? The music by Crystal Method is highly recognized. Yet, based on the average music junky, when a word about Crystal Method is made, this Album "Vegas" is readily distinguished. This just happens to be the jewel among their many CDs.

The beats recorded on this album are unique and perfectly executed, the complexity of this music is obviously mastered by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Not one track on this CD is the same, yet each and every track is an astounding original creation that creates its own attitude and setting with its adrenaline breaks and beats. This CD is a MUST HAVE for any Crystal Method enthusiast and for anyone who enjoys a variety of music. This album has been nothing less than Supernatural, its force and influence is a Momentous event written in stone on the timeline of this genre.

Best Electronica CD Of The 20th Century.......2006-08-30

If you want the best electronic music has to offer from the 20th century then buy this cd. Every track is top notch and it is one of the rare albums out there you will listen to over and over and over and over again. I'm not a big fan of their new material but VEGAS is a work of pure genius. Very few people of any genre right a album of this caliber in their lifetimes & at it's very least it is the soundtrack to the late 90's.

Average customer rating:

Elvis Viva Las Vegas Elvis Presley Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Two-Disc Special Edition) This Is Elvis (Two-Disc Special Edition) Separate Ways Burning Love and Hits from His Movies, Vol. 1 Elvis - The Hollywood Collection (Charro / Girl Happy / Kissin' Cousins / Live a Little, Love a Little / Stay Away, Joe / Tickle Me) ASIN: B000RIWAWQ Release Date: 2007-07-31

Tracks:

1. Viva Las Vegas
2. See See Rider
3. Wonder of You
4. Polk Salad Annie
5. Release Me
6. Let It Be Me
7. I Just Can't Help Believin'
8. Walk a Mile in My Shoes
9. Bridge Over Troubled Water
10. Patch It Up
11. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
12. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
13. American Trilogy
14. Never Been to Spain
15. You Gave Me a Mountain
16. Impossible Dream (The Quest)

Average customer rating: A NEW DAY IN VEGAS As good as the show A New Day....Live in Las Vegas Wonderful Great as always

A New Day...Live In Las Vegas Celine Dion Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Miracle All The Way...A Decade of Song Celine Dion - All the Way... A Decade of Song & Video One Heart The Collector's Series, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00024GPTY Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Nature Boy
2. It's All Coming Back To Me Now
3. Because You Loved Me
4. I'm Alive
5. If I Could
6. At Last
7. Fever
8. I've Got the World On a String
9. Je T'aime Encore
10. I Wish
11. I Drove All Night
12. My Heart Will Go On
13. What A Wonderful World
14. You and I
15. Ain't Gonna Look The Other Way

Customer Reviews:

A NEW DAY IN VEGAS.......2007-06-13

This show that Celine does in Vegas, is a must see show. She is outstanding, and performs outstanding. She wears the most beautiful clothes. I have seen her show 8 times, and going in August, and have tickets for her last show on Dec. 15th. This will be the show of all shows in Vegas. There will never be an other singer that will TOP CELINE DION. Susan

As good as the show.......2007-01-10

This CD is great to listen to and even better after seeing the performance in person. My only regret is that there seems to be a couple of songs missing from the CD that she sings during her show in Legas.

A New Day....Live in Las Vegas.......2006-11-10

Without a doubt Celine is a great singer, she has a voice as beautiful as Barbra Streisand. I really enjoy listening to her.

Wonderful.......2006-11-10

This CD reminds me of when my husband and I went to see her recently. I love the CD. It captures the moment for me. I listen to it All The Time. I have recommended it to everyone I know.

Great as always.......2006-08-04

Celine's songs are always very good; however, still awaiting the DVD of the entire Las Vegas show; not the bits and pieces as was included with the CD.

Average customer rating: A must have for "Fear and Loathing" fans Old School Great Soundtrack to a Fantastic Film JohnnyLongStreet my favorite things

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas: Music From The Motion Picture Various Artists Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music | Dance Pop | Easy Listening | General | Oldies | Traditional Vocalists Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Big Lebowski: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Blow (2001 Film) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1996 Spoken Word Adaptation) Dazed And Confused (1993 Film) ASIN: B000006NN1 Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Combination Of The Two - Big Brother & The Holding Company
2. One Toke Over The Line - Brewer & Shipley
3. She's A Lady - Tom Jones
4. For Your Love - Yardbirds
5. White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
6. A Drug Score-Part 1 (Acid Spill) - Tomoyasu Hotei & Ray Cooper
7. Get Together - Youngbloods
8. Mama Told Me Not To Come - Three Dog Night
9. Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again - Bob Dylan
10. Time Is Tight - Booker T. & The MGs
11. Magic Moments - Perry Como
12. A Drug Score-Part 2 (Adenochrome, The Devil's Dance) - Tomoyasu Hotei & Ray Cooper
13. Tammy - Debbie Reynolds
14. A Drug Score-Part 3 (Flashbacks) - Tomoyasu Hotei & Ray Cooper
15. Expecting To Fly - Buffalo Springfield
16. Viva Las Vegas - Dead Kennedys

Customer Reviews:

A must have for "Fear and Loathing" fans.......2007-01-10

I love this cd because of the dialogue from the movie before each song. It is so funny and has some great music.

Old School.......2006-11-11

This CD not only has the funniest diolouge out of the movie but it has awsome music, its great for back round music at a party.

Great Soundtrack to a Fantastic Film.......2005-11-06

I love the movie, and I love the soundtrack. The only disappointment was the absence of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones. Everytime I hear that song I think of Raoul Duke speeding off leaving the insanity and chaos of Vegas behind him and desperately searching for sanctuary. But other than that, its an amazing soundtrack. I especially enjoy the audio clips from the film that play prior to each song.

JohnnyLongStreet.......2005-10-31

It is true that this is a great collection of songs.

With that said, here are two complaints:

1) The audio snippets from the movie are built into the tracks, so they're tougher to skip through.

2) The audio transfer is terrible. Somewhere in the process, either at the transfer or the mix, the audio thinned out. There's a really weak bass end, and everything sounds thin and tinny.

Not that it ruins the experience, but for someone who's actually into how music sounds, you might look elsewhere.

my favorite things.......2005-09-16

this is in response to the comment above: the song youre thinking of is called "my favorite things" by The Lennon Sisters. I dont know why they didnt put it on the album, they should have. anyway, thats the name of the song.

Average customer rating: You Should Know Club Techno Funcadelic! Not so much... A Great Album!

Dirty Vegas Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: One Genetic World Night at the Tables Discovery Breathe ASIN: B000066HP6 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. I Should Know
2. Ghosts
3. Lost Not Found
4. Days Go By
5. Throwing Shapes
6. Candles
7. All Or Nothing
8. Alive
9. 7AM
10. The Brazilian
11. Simple Things Part 2
12. Days Go By (Acoustic)

Amazon.com

Not exactly dance-pop as commonly defined by Erasure or the Pet Shop Boys, Dirty Vegas's self-titled album nonetheless fits into the genre. In fact, "trace-pop" is arguably the best definition, as it is the likely offspring of Madonna's Ray of Light and Electronic's seminal debut CD. Promising, yes, but the songs become rather indistinguishable from one another, mainly because the vocals--compressed and folky--lend a sameness to tracks that are otherwise diverse in tone and pace. About half the album really shines. "I Should Know" marries a thumping techno beat with a euphoric Disney-like wonderment. "7AM" boasts the best melody on the album. The instrumental "The Brazilian" showcases the song's strength underneath the homogenizing vocals. And finally, "Days Go By," featured in a popular car commercial, mesmerizes with synthesized bongos and cosmic rhythmic brush strokes. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

You Should Know.......2007-03-31

Try not to think of the car commercial and you'll find "Days Go By" as a great song. Play the whole thing and you'll find how the rest of the songs also epitomize the sound of club music. They're a little like transcient pop, a little techo, and a little new age, but best of all are the hypnotic grooves which dominate this collection. This is dance music made chic with words that give food for thought. For example: "Never know what the future will bring, leave the past cause it don't mean a thing, so this is all or nothing."

Club Techno.......2007-03-01

Love it! Saw where it was recommended by Barry Manilow, and since I LOVE everything Barry does, I thought I would check Dirty Vegas out. Loved it! Could really dance to this CD. My 33 year old son says it's called Club Music and he loves it too. Matter of fact, he keeps borrowing it and conveniently forgetting to return it. Most of it is awesome, with this great thumpin beat and that techno-electronica sound. Had it on in the car this morning and this slow moving loaded flatbed was in front of me and the music made me want to go-go-go. Drove me NUTS! (OK--MORE nuts!) Seriously--great sounds and great sound quality. Barry was correct. (I knew he wouldn't fib anyway.)

Funcadelic!.......2006-01-12

Loved it! Goos Cd to chill to or simply to funk around! Love the music, love the different beats, love it! Great First start!

Not so much..........2005-08-19

All in all not a horrible album, but their Pink Floyd The Wall ending to the CD seemed about as appropriate as a fart in church.

A Great Album!.......2005-07-03

This one's a keeper! Music fit for dancing, driving, or listening. Great stuff.

Average customer rating: This is a lot of FUN! Thoroughly entertaining, great for parties! Lady Luck is with Capitol's new Ultra-Lounge CD!

Ultra Lounge: Vegas Baby Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 15: Wild Cool & Swingin' Too Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 4: Bachelor Pad Royale Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 18: Bottoms Up Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 16: Mondo Hollywood ASIN: B00006I0B2 Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. It Is Betting Time! - Ultra-Lounge: Vegas-Baby!
2. With Plenty Of Money And You - Count Basie & Tony Bennett
3. Something's Comin' - Vic Damone
4. That Old Black Magic - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
5. Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton With The Newton Brothers
6. This Could Be The Start Of Something - Jack Jones
7. Once In A Lifetime - Bobby Darin
8. I'm Shooting High - Nat King Cole
9. Lucky Day - Judy Garland
10. Who's Got The Action - Dean Martin
11. Games People Play - Mel Torme
12. It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
13. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Keely Smith
14. Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Sammy Davis, Jr.
15. Are You Having Any Fun? - Count Basie & Tony Bennett
16. Night And Day - Steve Lawrence
17. Big Spender - Peggy Lee
18. Pennies From Heaven - Louis Prima
19. Shangri-La - Wayne Newton
20. Ace In The Hole (Live At The Flamingo) - Bobby Darin

Customer Reviews:

This is a lot of FUN!.......2003-03-06

Listening to this is a hoot. I especially like the Louis Prima tunes. I have also gained a greater appreciation for Keely Smith through this recording. Jazz snobs might not like it because there is no self indulgent jazz here (actually, some of it is not jazz). It is for the listeners.

Thoroughly entertaining, great for parties!.......2003-01-22

With relentless upbeat energy, this album will brighten your mood no matter how much you've just lost at the tables.

Although there's some overlap with other UltraLounge collections, and there's one jarring misfit (Torme's Games People Play -- a great track, but not for this album), I highly recommend this collection.

I find the Ultralounge series in general to be hit or miss -- some I couldn't live without, some I got rid of within a few months. But this might be the best one yet.

Lady Luck is with Capitol's new Ultra-Lounge CD!.......2002-09-27

Although the Lounge revival has (sadly), faded from its heights of the late 90's, Capitol thankfully hasn't jumped ship on us martini swillers. "Vegas Baby" is a brand new offering in their Ultra-Lounge series (File under: LOUNGE).

The Special Edition disc has a green felt cover, with a roulette wheel toy in the center that has the Ultra-Lounge logo on it (it doesn't spin; it's more like one of those Cracker Jack toys where you tip the game to move a silver ball around). The toy is fun, but makes you wonder how you'll stack it on the shelf with your other CDs.

Look at this Loungey line-up: Mel Torme, Bobby Darin, Vic Damone, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Wayne Newton, Count Basie, and even Tom Jones! Loius Prima and Keely Smith sing one of their classic standards, and Dino and Sammy are right on the money. You'll be pulling right into Swanksville, baby!

The only thing missing here (and this is a big-time mystery!), is why there's no Frank on this disc. Sinatra's "Luck, Be a Lady" would have been perfect, and even if there's no Frank, the song itself belongs on this album. This oversight is pretty major, and takes the fizz right out of your club soda. For shame, Capitol!

Even so, this ain't no sucker bet, pally. Roll them dice, order this CD, and Lady Luck will be at your side all night!

Average customer rating: We're the Flying Elvises...Utah chapter! Where's Springsteen's Viva Las Vegas? THREE STARS FOR THREE SMOKIN'-HOT TUNES... The Most Perfect Wedding Song Pedestrian Tribute to a risk taking artist

Honeymoon In Vegas: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: It's Now or Never - The Tribute to Elvis Presley Honeymoon in Vegas Rhythm Country and Blues Come Together: America Salutes the Beatles In The Name Of The Father: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B0000028QF Release Date: 1992-08-11

Tracks:

1. All Shook Up - Billy Joel
2. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Ricky Van Shelton
3. Love Me Tender - Amy Grant
4. Burning Love - Travis Tritt
5. Heartbreak Hotel - Billy Joel
6. Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Bryan Ferry
7. Suspicious Minds - Dwight Yoakam
8. (You're The) Devil In Disguise - Trisha Yearwood
9. Hound Dog - Jeff Beck/Jed Leiber
10. That's All Right - Vince Gill
11. Jail House Rock - John Mellencamp
12. Blue Hawaii - Willie Nelson
13. Can't Help Falling In Love - Bono

Amazon.com

As the liner notes remark, there's a terrific "sense of love and inspiration" in this utterly ripping collection of all-star renditions of Elvis standards. Cuts from Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Amy Grant, a fired-up Billy Joel, and a killer "Burning Love" from country outlaw Travis Tritt are highlights. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

We're the Flying Elvises...Utah chapter!.......2007-02-22

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS was a fun movie, and the soundtrack album is equally enjoyable. Unspoiled by incidental film music or dialog snippets, this Elvis Presley tribute collection by some of the best modern country and rock artists holds up well 15 years later. A must-have for all fans of The King.

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 39:51

Where's Springsteen's Viva Las Vegas?.......2006-08-28

As with most albums of this nature (basically a "tribute" album, even though it's a soundtrack), there are winners and losers. What you like or don't like will probably depend on whether or not you like the artist covering the song. I like most of the artists here, with a couple of exceptions. Also, with albums such as this, the cover versions are rarely as good as the originals. That, too, is true of 'Honeymoon In Vegas.'

Unfortunately, the one song that comes close to the original (keeping in mind that several of these, as done by Elvis, were actually covers of songs he liked) is not on the soundtrack album. That would be "Viva Las Vegas" by Bruce Springsteen, famous New Jersey rocker and longtime Elvis fan. Springsteen was smart to avoid a carbon copy of the original, a great Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman composition. He gives the pop song, which was quite original in Elvis's hands and one of his most underrated movie tunes, a very loose, rockin' treatment - almost a roadhouse feel. Springsteen sings the song as a lovable loser, busted and heading back to Bakersfield. (Singer/Songwriter Freedy Johnston portrays a similar character in "The Lucky One" on his great 1992 album 'Can You Fly') I don't think Springsteen's version of "Viva Las Vegas" is available on any of his official releases, but find it if you can. It is on a very hard-to-find import charity CD titled 'The Last Temptation of Elvis' which, as an Elvis tribute album, I enjoy more than 'Honeymoon In Vegas.' I would also recommend another related, hard-to-find import titled 'Elvis Chante (Sings) Pomus & Shuman.' It includes Elvis's version of "Viva Las Vegas" as well as the songwriter's demo.

THREE STARS FOR THREE SMOKIN'-HOT TUNES..........2006-08-28

... notably, 1) Billy Joel's "All Shook Up"; 2) Travis Tritt's "Burning Love"; 3) Dwight Yoakam's "Suspicious Minds". An honorable mention goes to Ricky Van Shelton's "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"... most disappointing cover was John Mellencamp's "Jailhouse Rock" - he's got what it takes to rock it, but he totally wimped out (oh, the shame!). And as for Bryan Ferry... what's that artsy-fartsy fruitcake doing on this soundtrack??? And Amy Grant? Puh-leaze. She's the musical poster girl for the Reader's Digest crowd. The travelling salvation show went that-a-way, Amy!

The Most Perfect Wedding Song.......2006-02-13

Hearing Fools Rush In by Bono was one of the most thrilling moments for me. My husband and I used this song for our 'first dance' - it is truly beautiful. It's the perfect song for anything, but especially for that first dance!

Pedestrian Tribute to a risk taking artist.......2005-12-19

The majority of the songs on this album are straight forward karaoke renditions of the original Elvis tunes. You could hear versions just as good at almost any local lounge on a Thursday night. There is not really much special here EXCEPT a very cool, stylish version of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Brian Ferry, a wonderfully sweet "Blue Hawaii" by Wille Nelson and a haunting version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Bono. Most fans will probably HATE Bono's take on CHFIL and I'm sure that would make the King proud. Remember, when he first arrived on the scene EP was a very controversial artist, a white boy bringing "colored" music to the masses. Elvis the Pelvis was decried from more pulpits-esp. in his native South-than just about any other musical artist before or since. What Bono has done with his eerie version is turn a straight forward love song into an ode of longing and obsession. And of course, most serious Elvis fans are more than a little obsessed, aren't they? But that's OK because, I guess, they can't help it

Average customer rating: A Relaxing and Mellow Las Vegas? I'm A Prickly Pear Where's the rest of it?????? Dialogue included. Very refreshing. The best song you'll ever hear

Leaving Las Vegas Original Soundtrack , Sting , and Don Henley Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Leaving Las Vegas Leaving Las Vegas New York Rock & Soul Revue: Live At The Beacon At the Movies Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot ASIN: B00004S960 Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

1. Intro Dialogue - Nicolas Cage/Elisabeth Shue
2. Angel Eyes - Sting
3. Are You Desirable?
4. Ben & Bill
5. Leaving Las Vegas
6. Sera's Dark Side
7. Mara
8. Burlesque
9. On The Street
10. Bossa Vega
11. Ben Pawns His Rolex/Sera Talks To Her Shrink
12. My One And Only Love - Sting
13. Sera Invites Ben To Stay
14. Come Rain Or Come Shine - Don Heley
15. Ben And Sera - Theme
16. Ridiculous - Nicolas Cage
17. Biker Bar
18. Ben's Hell
19. It's A Lonesome Old Town - Sting
20. Blues For Ben
21. Get Out
22. Reunited
23. Sera Talks To The Cab Driver
24. She Really Loved Him
25. I Won't Be Going South For A While - The Palladinos

Customer Reviews:

A Relaxing and Mellow Las Vegas?.......2007-06-12

I found this soundtrack quite enjoyable and I am not the world's biggest jazz fan. Don't get me wrong, I think jazz is a great but it isn't the first type of music I run to when I want to relax. However on the soundtrack for Leaving Las Vegas, it works. The songs on this soundtrack are very moody. The tempos are coarse and cool, mean and mellow.

There are a couple of vocal songs on this soundtrack, five to be exact. Three of the songs are by Gordon Sumner A.K.A Sting, which are wonderful piano/jazz/love songs. The songs are "Angel Eyes", "My One and Only Love" and "It's a Lonesome Old Town". As amazing as it might seem, Sting recorded all three of these songs in one day. I have always been a fan of Sting, all the way back to his days with The Police. These songs aren't written by Sting, rather covers of classic jazz tunes.

The other two songs with vocals are by Don Henley and The Palladinos. Don Henley's track again is a cover and it isn't bad. I have to be honest; this isn't my favorite track on the soundtrack. Don't get me wrong, Henley puts plenty of work into "Come Rain or Come Shine", yet it doesn't grab me like most of the other songs on this soundtrack. As for the song by The Palladinos "I Won't Be Going South For A While", this tune seems very out of place on this CD. Why, because the entire soundtrack is mellow and "I Won't Be Going South For A While" is loud, fast and almost bubbly. Some of the jazz/instrumental is mellow and some selections are louder than others, but the music tempo still has a good flow throughout, much like pieces of a puzzle fitting together. Even the songs by Sting and Don Henley blend well into the track selection. I guess that is why it is the last song on the CD. It isn't a bad song; it just doesn't seem to fit. I realize it is from the movie, hence why it is on the motion picture soundtrack. Consequently, with respect to music continuity it seems like a black sheep with the rest of the melodies.

As for the movie dialogue included in the soundtrack, that wasn't a problem for me at all. I actually liked it and felt it gave the entire listening experience some character. The dialogue is spoken on its own tracks, in between music, as introductions to music and in the middle of music almost as a bridge. Now Leaving Las Vegas is deep, dark drama cloaked as a romance or a romance cloaked as a deep, dark drama. Regardless this movie is very powerful, with that said some of the dialogue selected seems almost humorist. The dialogue doesn't seem straight up funny, just maybe a bit lighthearted, which is odd because this movie isn't funny or lighthearted.

Again Leaving Las Vegas is an interesting movie and has a special place in my nostalgic heart. I have already written a review of the movie here on Amazon.com, so I won't rehash what was already written about my first experience watching this film. However, this is a pretty good soundtrack and is a nice addition to this deep, dark drama cloaked as a romance or a romance cloaked as a deep, dark drama.

I'm A Prickly Pear.......2005-09-26

A great CD - When you are alone and just want to get drunk and feel sad - this one is for you - ruggedthug.com

Where's the rest of it??????.......2004-12-24

Why bother with a whole soundtrack if you are only going to put a handful of songs on it. The best tunes from the movie aren't even on the disc. An EP would have been sufficient for the Sting and Henly tracks. Not 4 songs and 21 tracks of dialogue.

Dialogue included. Very refreshing........2002-09-10

Sting's version of various Jazz tunes is incredible. Don Henley's version of 'Come Rain Or Come Shine' is done with a lot of feel. 'Biker Bar' has a groove that inclines me to set the song on repeat, pick up my guitar, and just jam with it. Plus a lot of movie dialogue for a little variety . This one's a winner. If you're not a Sting fan, a jazz fan, or at least a fan of the movie then this probably isn't for you.

The best song you'll ever hear.......2002-01-25

Nothin will give you emotions like that of Stings' my one and only love. It'll make you fly away. It's sad really but never sadness has been so inspiring of joy as this one.
You're alone with your girlfriend, outside a cold winter, leaves falling down from the trees, you put this song on and then embrace your lover..

Average customer rating: Vegas Lounge The Truth Comes Out: The Most Manic-Depressive Act in Show Business Louie and Keely DVD Swing-Swing-Swing disappointment

Louis Prima Keely Smith Live from Las Vegas Louis Prima , Keely Smith , and Keely Smith Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vegas '58 -- Today Call of the Wildest/Wildest Show at Tahoe Louis and Keely! Ultra-Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 1 Live From Las Vegas ASIN: B0007RIYWW Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Them There Eyes/Honeysuckle Rose - Louis Prima
2. I've Got You Under My Skin [previously unreleased] - Keely Smith
3. Should I/I Can't Believe That - Louis Prima
4. Don't Take Your Love From Me [previously unreleased] - Keely Smith
5. Greenback Dollar Bill - Sam Butera
6. Autumn Leaves [previously unreleased]- Keely Smith
7. The White Cliffs Of Dover - Louis Prima
8. Nothing Can Replace My Man [previously unreleased] - Keely Smith
9. Robin Hood [previously unreleased] - Louis Prima
10. Judy [previously unreleased] - Louis Prima
11. Somebody Loves Me/Nothing's Too Good For My Baby [previously unreleased] - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
12. You Can Pack [previously unreleased] - Sam Butera
13. Come Rain Or Come Shine [previously unreleased] - Keely Smith
14. Too Marvelous For Words - Louis Prima
15. Embraceable You/I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
16. Buona Sera [previously unreleased] - Louis Prima
17. Tenderly/That Man Of Mine [previously unreleased] - Keely Smith
18. When The Saints Go Marching In [previously unreleased] - Louis Prima & Sam Butera
19. Closing [previously unreleased]

Customer Reviews:

Vegas Lounge.......2006-11-06

Wow, I feel as if I've walked through a time warp! Listening to this cd really is a throwback to the old "Vegas" with the lounge going all hours, it's as if you just re-entered the time, and sit to listen again to a time long ago (and far away)

The Truth Comes Out: The Most Manic-Depressive Act in Show Business.......2006-08-03

I'd heard a couple of their studio albums but never understood the appeal of Louis and Keely until hearing this album. Louis is manic, hyperactive, out of control; Keely is composed, sophisticated, vocally magnificent. The contrast is the key. At times their humor is almost too close for comfort (they would divorce in 3 years): Keely mockingly refers to Louis as her "Italian Stallion," then says he's too old for her; Louis says, "That's a stage joke, folks": Keely, persistent, says, "No, it's not." And all this is inserted in the lyric of a Gershwin tune.

Louis demonstrates his musicianship, his New Orleans roots, and Louis Armstrong influence. And the act makes it clear that neither Sonny and Cher nor all of the neo-swing revival groups of the mid to late 90's could touch them.

The album also reminds the listener of the days when Las Vegas was a cabaret instead of an expensive resort and postmodern theme park. This pair was merely a free lounge act, and even the lounge act had an intermission act, introduced by Louis as the Frank Morocco trio, originally from Waukegan, Illinois. The other day I played with a bass player who revealed that he was a member of that trio when this recording was made. He played 12-6 A.M. each morning and was paid $225 for the week.

Louie and Keely DVD.......2006-02-24

My mother was very pleased to get this DVD. She's a 40's and 50's gal and likes to see her favorites performing once again. Do you have any others from the 40's and 50's era?

Swing-Swing-Swing.......2006-01-24

This is by far the greatest sound quality CD I have ever heard from a live concert! I am a huge fan of the old stuff, Frank Sinatra mainly (I have a huge collection of his early Columbia and Capitol hits). I have yet to hear a live CD of this caliber. Getting to the album at hand, this CD jumps from the beginning to the end. It takes place in the Sahara in a lounge type atmosphere. The sound excellence makes you feel like you're right there in the audience. This is the show where Frank Sinatra and all the big stars would go after they just performed at another hotel on the Las Vegas strip. I wish I could have been there (I was definitely born in the wrong era). Keely Smith is absolutely fantastic. Her rendition of "Under My Skin" is a wonderful rendition to this Cole Porter classic. Louis Prima while performing "Judy" starts the song over a couple of times to get it just right. I mean these guys did things that you just don't see today (Imagine going to a concert and the performer starts a song again to perfect it)? Louis Prima was a class act and you wont see his likes again. Along with Louis, and Keely - you have Sam Butera and The Witnesses which allows for a really swinging affair. I mean this band really wails. I'm very happy that I purchased this album and I'm already looking for some more CD's of Louis and his gang.

disappointment.......2005-09-14

i was expecting duets between Louis and Keely (just as they used
to do when i saw them in person at Prima's club in the French Quarter. in summary, the CD does not meet my expectations and i will not play it often.

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