Crush (1980 Me) [CD-single] [Import]

Product Description
Australian exclusive single, the third from the former vox of Savage Garden debut album 'Spin'. Features five tracks, 'Crush (1980 Me)', 'Crush (1980 Me)' (Mayday 'Disco Biscuit' Mix), 'Strange Relationship' (F3 Mix), 'Right Dead Back On It' (Original Demo Recording) & 'Insatiable' (Acoustic Version-live in the Chapel Radio Living Room). 2002.

Crush (1980 Me),Darren Hayes,Sony Int'l,5"CD Singles,Adult Contemporary,Pop,Pop/Rock,Rock

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Average customer rating: Slow Start on Early Tracks becomes a Winner on the Latter Tracks IT'S MY LIFE AND I LOVE BON JOVI!!! best cd yet Mediocre Record, But It DOES Have Its Moments Crush

Crush Bon Jovi Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bounce Have a Nice Day Cross Road Slippery When Wet New Jersey ASIN: B00004TQX0 Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

1. It's My Life
2. Say It Isn't So
3. Thank You For Loving Me
4. Two Story Town
5. Next 100 Years
6. Just Older
7. Mystery Train
8. Save The World
9. Captain Crash & The Beauty Queen From Mars
10. She's A Mystery
11. I Got The Girl
12. One Wild Night

Amazon.com

The growling, choppy guitar sample that opens the first track here, "It's My Life," is a virtual declaration of intent for the first Bon Jovi album in five years, a statement that they're updating the sound without abandoning the traditional virtues that made them one of the biggest bands on the planet. So make way for a hi-tech parade of smooth-but-gutsy rock anthems, almost any one of which will gladden the heart of every AOR radio programmer in the land. Unless the world has changed irredeemably, cuts like the midpaced heartbreak chugger "Say It Isn't So" are destined to become Bon Jovi standards, while an outbreak of scarf-waving and lighter-flicking is certain to accompany any live performance of the big weepie, "Thank You For Loving Me." Arguably, everything on Crush is done by the numbers, but with consummate pros like Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora at the helm, these are the kind of numbers you have to take seriously, because by the second time they kick into the chorus of any song it's damn near impossible not to sing along. --Johnny Black

Customer Reviews:

Slow Start on Early Tracks becomes a Winner on the Latter Tracks.......2007-02-26

Bon Jovi's first greatest hits album is entitled "Cross Road". The title is appropriate because by the time of its release in 1994, the group had really reached a true crossroads in their career. Bon Jovi had rode the wave of the hard rock/metal-like influence on the pop music scene in the late 1980s. By the time of 1992's "Keep the Faith", they still were doing what they do best - but now Alternative Music was beginning to dominate the pop scene. Therefore, I think its very appropriate that the group put out "Cross Road" and look back to determine what the next steps should be in their career. Following "Cross Road", Bon Jovi did move into another direction with the release of 1995's "These Days". While not as big a commercial success as what they had gotten used to, Bon Jovi did go into a different direction - delivering a "darker" album as opposed to the uplifting rock and power ballads that had become a trademark of the band. Following "These Days", the new "path" Bon Jovi took would be put on hold. It would be five years before they would release 2000's "Crush". When I first started listening to "Crush", I got very frustrated because I felt the album was weak, however this would be an album that deserved a full listen - because after getting past the first four tracks, I would discover that "Crush" would truly show that Bon Jovi had progressed along the path they took at the "Cross Road". It would show that Bon Jovi had matured and expanded their horizons.

The best way to understand how this album "turns the corner" is to review each track in order:

"It's My Life": This was the album's big hit single. For the most part, it had the traditional Bon Jovi feel. Anthem-like vocals by Jon Bon Jovi combined with heavy guitars by Richie Sambora penetrating keyboards by David Bryan. The song could be considered a loose sequel to "Livin on a Prayer" with the references to Tommy and Gina. This song's ok, but it wasn't a song that captured my imagination.

"Say It Isn't So": This song didn't have the Arena Rock quality that made Bon Jovi famous. This song had way too much of a pop feel to it. I quickly grew disinterested in this song as it also did little to excite me.

"Thank You For Loving Me": This ballad just wasn't the power-ballad that I had heard Bon Jovi do in the past - namely it lacked the passion. Again, I was disinterested. Slowly this album was losing me.

"Two Story Town": While musically this song didn't have me doing handstands, I did like the lyrics on this song. It deals with living in a town with the "same old sights" and "same old sounds".

It is on track 5 that the album really turns the corner....

"Next 100 Years": This is the best song on the album. Everyone shines on this album. While Tico Torres is going to have his moments on drums and Sambora is unbelievable on guitar, there is so much more. Mid-way through the song, it takes on an orchestral quality to it. Also listen for the incredible guitar work toward the end of the song. The song even has that "Arena Rock" anthem-like quality toward the end. I love the way this track switches gears.

"Just Older": Although this song may be slightly "toned down" musically from their earlier stuff, this song demonstrates the true passion that became a trademark. Torres shines on the drums on this one.

"Mystery Train": This song also has a softer feel that Bon Jovi fans are used to, but once again the passion is back. The boys really got the rhythm right on this song. In the "Mystery Train" is actually referring to a woman who is a "ride on a Mystery Train...to a place you've never been before." This is definitely one of the strongest songs on the collection.

"Save the World": This song has a lot of the classic Bon Jovi elements of a power ballad - uplifting lyrics and passionate vocals. The song deals with someone who isn't smart or distinguished, yet is someone who can offer a lot to the world.

"Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars": This song seemed to combine a retro sounding 1950s/1960s sound with some good modern electric guitars. This song has a very different feel from the classic Bon Jovi sound, but I give the boys credit for being able to expand their horizons.

"She's a Mystery": Another song that follows the classic Bon Jovi formula for power ballad. Once again the band compares a woman to a mystery, but instead of comparing the woman to a mysterious train ride, the woman in this case is a mystery herself.

"I Got the Girl": This song follows the classic Bon Jovi hard-rocking formula. The soft start segues into heavy guitars perfectly. It might not have the deepest lyrics, but it fits the classic mold of a true "Arena Rock" sound.

"One Wild Night": While this song also had a hard-rocking sound, I didn't quite like this one as much as "I Got the Girl". The opening sounds music sets the stage to contrast a "wild night" with spending an evening in front of some classic-styled television. While I didn't like this song, I still think this may appeal to the deep Bon Jovi fans. I personally didn't get the "James Brown" references at the end.

I was disappointed that the liner notes did not contain any of the lyrics. Overall, despite the weak start to this album, I was satisfied with the five year wait for "Crush". If songs 5-12 were the songs that would comprise this collection, I would still be happy. The combination of the classic elements with some newer sounds made for this a very good album. I would definitely recommend this collection.

IT'S MY LIFE AND I LOVE BON JOVI!!!.......2007-02-17

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY CRUSH and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

best cd yet.......2007-01-24

this is one of the best cds yet if you like bon jovi you will love this one buy it

Mediocre Record, But It DOES Have Its Moments .......2006-07-10

With 'Bon Jovi,' '7800,' 'Slippery When Wet,' 'New Jersey, 'Blaze of Glory,' 'Keep the Faith,' and even 'These Days,' I can say that for the most part, I find the entire record listenable. Sadly, all good things come to an end, or at least a pause. 'Destination Anywhere' is what I consider Bon Jovi's low point, but it does have a few outstanding moments. And that's pretty much how I feel about 'Crush.' 'Crush' is not up there with '7800,' 'Slippery When Wet,' 'New Jersey,' or even 'Keep the Faith.' That said, 'Crush' DOES have its moments. 'It's My Life' is a moderately intense song that seems more powerful than it really is. (But that's alright!) I couldn't get into 'Say It Isn't So.' 'Thank You For Loving Me' is a memorable slower song. And even at this point in his career Bon Jovi has a way of rescuing his songs that may sound clicheish. 'Two Story Town' is not the greatest song, but it is respectable. I could not get into 'Next 100 Years.' 'Just Older' may or may not hold your attention. But I still consider it one of the better moments. 'Mystery Train' is what I consider another low point. 'Save the World' is another high point of the record. It's a slower song, but it does have its beauty. I could not get into 'Captain Crash...,' 'She's a Mystery,' or 'I Got the Girl.' But on this 9th record, Bon Jovi saved the best for last. 'One Wild Night' gives a crowning 'Slippery When Wet' tone to this record. I'm even tempted to say that 'One Wild Night' is worth the price of admission. In this so so record of Bon Jovi's, it is easy to see why he maintains his popularity over time. (1) Even though he changes his direction, he still remembers his original fans and gives them at least something on his newer records. ('One Wild Night.') (2) Like 'Destination Anywhere,' I consider this a mediocre record. But, even his mediocre records have their moments. And in all honesty, if we like a group, we should be willing to admit that they are human and not every record they make can be a masterpiece.

Crush.......2006-06-09

I've never been much of a hair-metal fan, and, except for "Livin' On a Prayer", much of a Bon Jovi fan either. That being said, this is one of the best albums that I've ever bought. As a mainstream rock/pop fa, the songs on "Crush" are instantly appealing for their hooks, catchy choruses, and tap-your-foot feeling. "It's My Life" has one of the most memorable refrains around; "Say It Isn't So" has a great, catchy guitar intro; "Two Story Town", "Next 100 Years", and "Captain Crash..." are all great songs in their own right. In "Crush", Bon Jovi has made an album that you have to sing along with, an album that is th eperfect mainstream rocker, and, most importantly, an album that is instantly likeable. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.

Average customer rating: The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin Another Performer Rewrites Joplin's Masterpieces complete piano music of Scott Joplin on 4 CD's Ragtime Marvel Complete, but poor quality

Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Divertimentos Intermezzos | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Scott Joplin: Piano Rags The Greatest Ragtime of the Century The Sting: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Rags to Riches: The Essential Hits of Scott Joplin Joplin - Complete Rags for Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) Vol. 2020 ASIN: B000003QWN Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

1. The Crush Collision March
2. Combination March
3. Harmony Club Waltz
4. Original Rags
5. Maple Leaf Rag
6. Swipesy Cakewalk
7. Reacherine Rag
8. Sunflower Slow Drag
9. The Augustan Club Waltz
10. The Easy Winners
11. Cleopha
12. A Breeze From Alabama
13. Elite Syncopations

Tracks:

1. The Entertainer
2. The Strenouous Life
3. March Majestic
4. Something Doing
5. Weaping Willow
6. Patr Leaf Rag
7. The Favorite
8. The Sycamore
9. The Cascades
10. The Chysanthemum
11. Bethena
12. Bink's Waltz
13. The Rosebud March

Tracks:

1. Leola
2. Eugenia
3. Antoinette
4. The Ragtime Dance
5. Searchlight Rag
6. Gladiolus Rag
7. Lily Queen
8. Rose Leaf Rag
9. Heliotrope Bouquet
10. The Nonpareil
11. Fig Leaf Rag
12. Sugarcane
13. Pineapple Rag

Tracks:

1. Wall Street Rag (1909)
2. Solace (1909)
3. Pleasant Moments (1909)
4. Country Club (1909)
5. Euphonic Moments (1909)
6. Paragon Rag (1909)
7. Stop-Time Rag (1910)
8. Felicity Rag (1911)
9. Scott Joplin's New Rag (1912)
10. Kismet Rag (1913)
11. Magnetic Rag (1914)
12. Reflection Rag (1917)
13. Silver Swan Rag (1917)

Customer Reviews:

The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin.......2007-06-08

John Arpin does a great job with these pieces. The songs carry a consistent sound and are played very close to as-written, which comes and goes with old ragtime pieces. The stamping on Stop-Time Rag doesn't have a consistent sound to it, can be a little distracting. Everything else is great, overall I think that it's a great buy, I'm very happy with it.

Another Performer Rewrites Joplin's Masterpieces.......2007-05-31

Once again, another performer feels the need to rewrite the music of the King of Ragtime. Scott Joplin spins in his grave each and every time this recording is played.

Again, to those who believe that concert music is meant to be rewritten by each and every performer I ask, is the same treatment also acceptable for Chopin's and Rachmaninoff's music? Would "Moonlight Sonata" sound better if played at twice the tempo and with a reprise of the first Adagio movement thrown in at the end? Obviously, the answer to these questions is a resounding NO!, so why does one of America's greatest composers get such disrespect?

Interpretation is an integral part of every performance. Adding one's own notes, phrases and chords where none should be is not. Randomly changing the structure of the piece is not. Playing a piece at twice the indicated tempo is not.

One the plus side, the depth of this collection is outstanding. Joplin's lesser known pieces like "Harmony Club Waltz" really shine. The recording is decent in quality, although a bit bassy in places.

While its been stated before, I feel its worth repeating: Buy Joshua Rifkin's performances of Joplin in order to hear how the Master intended his pieces to sound.

complete piano music of Scott Joplin on 4 CD's.......2007-02-14

Although all of the music is terrific it is rather a lot of a similar sound. I think I would have preferred 2 CD's of selected piano works of Scott Joplin. But I did get the music at a good price.

Ragtime Marvel.......2005-10-09

This collection of Scott Joplin's piano music is outstanding. As a lover of ragtime which was a prelude to jazz, I am thoroughly enjoying this collection. If you are not a lover of jazz, you may be a lover of ragtime. Jazz can sometimes be grating on the nerves, whereas ragtime lifts the spirit.

Complete, but poor quality.......2005-09-25

I have been learning some ragtime and wanted to hear more to find other selections to learn. Listened to Maple Leaf Rag, my favorite, first and was disappointed. Listened to others and was more disappointed. Maple flies - much faster than anyone would play it, you can't make out some of the phrases. And talk about ad libs - Tempo, dynamics, embelishments, nuances - I really think he plays some wrong notes too because he's going so fast. It's really a poor recording - and that's just on Maple Leaf. Others with "intros" start quick and then there's a grand pause, not a rest, but nearly a five second break. It's hard to argue how Joplin would have played it, but this is hardly anything I want to try to imitate. The only qualitating factor is the number of songs for the price. A lot of variety of a poor interpretation is only worth 3 stars. if that. Look for Rifkin or a copy that is as written to listen to first, then go for the ad libs and "artistic interpretations"

Average customer rating: Astounding!

Teenage Crush Vol. 5 Manufacturer: Ace Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 9: 1957-1959 Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 10: 1960-1965 Phil's Spectre III - A Third Wall of Soundalikes Hard to Find Jukebox Classics 1956 Jersey Beat: Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons ASIN: B000QEKHTY Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

1. Push Push - AUSTIN TAYLOR
2. Footsteps - STEVE LAWRENCE
3. I Will - VIC DANA
4. Why Do I Love You So - JOHNNY TILLOTSON
5. Lullaby Of Love - FRANK GARI
6. Ginnie Bell - PAUL DINO
7. Young Lovers - PAUL & PAULA
8. Don't Wanna Think About Paula - DICKEY LEE
9. Suddenly - NICKY DEMATTEO
10. Donna The Prima Donna - DION DI MUCCI
11. Crazy Eyes For You - BOBBY HAMILTON
12. Comin' Down With Love - MEL GADSON
13. Young and in Love - DICK & DEE DEE
14. Joanie - FRANKIE CALEN
15. A House, A Car And & A Wedding Ring - DALE HAWKINS
16. Summer's Comin' - KIRBY ST. ROMAIN
17. Sittin' In The Balcony - JOHNNY DEE
18. Tennessee Waltz - JERRY FULLER
19. Biology - DANNY VALENTINO
20. Run, Run, Run - RONNY DOUGLAS
21. Tell Him No - DEAN & MARC
22. The Search - DEAN REED
23. Just Ask Your Heart - FRANKIE AVALON
24. Look For A Star - DEANE HAWLEY
25. I'm Happy - FOUR DATES
26. Summer Souvenirs - KARL HAMMEL JR
27. Forget Me Not - KALIN TWINS
28. Love Or Money - THE BLACKWELLS

Album Description

It's been two and a half years since the release of the fourth volume in its series of teenage angst-ridden pop and teen ballads.

Now comes volume five, the last in the top-selling range, carefully compiled by the team that brings you the "Golden Age of American Rock 'n' Roll" series.

Previously we have mixed hits with more hard-to-find gems, but this final volume concentrates on the rarer stuff and includes some extremely collectable sides with plenty of tracks appearing on CD for the first time.

The sound quality is superb and the whole package is enhanced with a lavishly illustrated colour booklet, containing some entertaining and highly-informative notes by the ubiquitous Mr. Rob Finnis.

Album Description

It's been two and a half years since the release of the fourth volume in its series of teenage angst-ridden pop and teen ballads.Now comes volume five, the last in the top-selling range, carefully compiled by the team that brings you the "Golden Age" series. Previously we have mixed hits with more hard-to-find gems, but this final volume concentrates on the rarer stuff and includes some extremely collectable sides with plenty of tracks appearing on CD for the first time. ACE 2007

Album Details

28 Great Teen Hits Taken from Billboard's Hot 100 Chart During the Golden Age of Rock N Roll. Includes Many Rarities Available on CD for the First Time, Together with a Fabulous, Picture-packed Booklet Telling the Stores Behind the Sounds. Includes Tracks by Austin Taylor, Steve Lawrence, Paul and Paula, Dickey Lee, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Fuller, and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Astounding!.......2007-07-27

Amazingly, it is a British(!) company, Ace Records, that has earned the top honors for supplying collectors and casual listeners alike with the songs of the American top-100 from the golden (pre-invasion) era of rock and roll music. The demise of their "Golden Age of American Rock and Roll" series was, though to be expected, a traumatic let-down. But the folks at Ace have not abandoned us - they have other collections featuring music from the same era and their "Teenage Crush" series has managed to pick up where "Golden Age" left off. In this, the fifth volume, Ace pulls out all the stops. At least 16(!) of the included tracks are top-100 songs that have here-to-fore not appeared on quality legit CD. With so many of the congomerate music houses and independents alike practically abandoning the reissue of early rock-and-roll tunes, this piece from Ace gets fans of the genre standing and cheering. Just a few of the new-to-CD tunes include Frank Gari's "Lullaby of Love", no we're not the Everly Brothers Dean and Marc's "Tell Him No", "Ginnie Bell" from Paul Dino and Dale Hawkins' "A House, a Car and a Wedding Ring". Equally welcome tracks include Paul and Paula's "Young Lovers", Dick and DeeDee's "Young and In Love" and "Forget Me Not" from the Kalin Twins, all top-20 follow-up hits seldom, if ever, found on CD. And just so everybody can sing along with familiar lyrics, a few well-known tunes in the likes of Steve Lawrence's "Footsteps" and Dion's "Donna, the Prima Donna" round out the package. And Ace didn't stop with just searching out these rare tunes. The 24-page liner notes booklet has a wealth of information on each included track along with photos and illustrations further demonstrating the extraordinary effort put into this CD. Sonically, while a few of the tracks (1,11,16-18,20,21) may have been lifted from less than master tape quality sources, having these tracks in any reasonable sound quality would be an accomplishment. Several of the tracks do appear in stereo (2-4,7,9,10,13,23) and the remainder in remarkably clean mono. All told, this is a truly amazing effort on the part of Ace. We fans and collectors can only hope that the momentum continues and we don't have to wait another three years for another installment in this remarkable series of CD compilations.

Average customer rating: More coffee, warden? functiional brain required Hubba hubba George, what a suit! On a Scale of 1 to 5, This is a 27! Everything You Know Is Wrong

Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers! Firesign Theatre Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: How Can You Be In Two Places At Once When You're Not Anywhere At All? Waiting for the Electrician Or Someone Like Him I Think We're All Bozos on this Bus Give Me Immortality Or Give Me Death The Bride of Firesign ASIN: B00005T7IS Release Date: 2001-12-04

Tracks:

1. This Side
2. The Other Side

Customer Reviews:

More coffee, warden?.......2007-05-13

If you have time for only one Firesign album before you die, make sure it's this one. A prescient, strangely psychedelic (no drugs involved) dissection of America & life in general that will leave you awake all night wondering about who or what's really in charge of this whole peculiar shebang anyway? But of course all their albums are like that. Must be those Canadian writers. The Firesign Theater is the closest thing America ever had to Monty Python, and we owe them a LOT for holding up an unflinching mirror to our loony culture.

functiional brain required.......2007-03-31

this is possibly the best comedy cd of all time. if one wishes to experience a delightful active mental journey as opposed to a more passive "the guy tells a joke and i listen to it" comedy club performance, this is the correct choice.
if you don't have the adventure gene in your body, you might find the performance to be scattered, difficult to follow, and more weird than funny.
one more thing. don't try to listen to this while driving. you will either miss the good stuff on the cd, or miss something important on the road. it would be a waste either way.

Hubba hubba George, what a suit!.......2006-08-28

Firesign Theater has been dismissed as a 60s relic, but listening to DCTD,HMTP repeatedly made me realize it's about the members' nostalgia for the pop culture of their childhood (the Henry Aldrich radio series, Archie comics, Korean War B-movies, etc.)rather than drugs and hippies. Little wonder that at the end of the second side, George Tirebiter reverts to a child running after an ice cream truck. It's also incredibly funny and compulsively quotable, their best sustained effort.

On a Scale of 1 to 5, This is a 27!.......2006-08-14

Being their third release, and the first three albums being their tightest work, Dwarf is often misunderstood. Disjointed snippets? Not in the slightest! Dwarf is the story of an aging George Leroy Tirebiter sitting in front of the television, flipping through the channels only to find each station is showing a story about different phases of his life (complete with commercials). I'm uncertain if George was about to die and this is how his life flashed before his eyes. Regardless, this fine piece of work is often quoted, including an apartment complex near a freeway in Indianapolis posting a sign stating, "If you lived here, you'd be home now." Some material has dated better than other, but still an album that bears repeated listening in order to "catch" half of the jokes, puns, and one-liners that are woven into the text of the album. Buy this album, it is a requirement of the (aptly named) Department of Redundancy Department.

Everything You Know Is Wrong.......2006-07-15

OK. For the uninitiated, apologies for the arcane Firesign reference in the title. As for Dwarf, this is a fabulous CD. It is funny. It is smart. It is subtle. It is stupid. It is arcane. It is endlessly self-referential. It is nonsense.

Here's the problem with translating Dwarf to 21st century sensibilities: nobody has the time to figure out a 45-minute comedy routine that requires repeated listening. And yes, it requires figuring out.

I love this material, as obviously dated as it is. But if you don't have the patience to go with it, if you're looking for easy laughs, it's probably not for you. If you loved it once and aren't sure if you're going to love it again, you might find it ages as well for you as Pixie Stix. (Gak.) But if you got below the surface the first time, or you're willing to spend time with it now, go for it. Go back and don't crush that dwarf one more time.

And just for the record, it would've been five stars--if only this weren't a CD. Part of the original joke was the vinyl medium.

Average customer rating: Blue Crush *****!BEST SOUNDTRACK EVER!***** do NOT start your summer without it!!! blue crush is da' bomb!!!!!!!! Girl and Posse Surf

Blue Crush Various Artists Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blue Crush (Widescreen Collector's Edition) Blue Crush (Surfing Documentary) 50 First Dates Crazy/Beautiful Youth of a Nation ASIN: B00006BCA5 Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

1. If I Could Fall In Love - Lenny Kravitz
2. Rock Star (Jason Nevins Remix Edit) - N.E.R.D.
3. Party Hard - Beenie Man
4. Cruel Summer (Blestenation Mix) - Blestenation
5. Big Love - Chicken
6. Daybreaker - Beth Orton
7. Everybody Got Their Something - Nikka Costa
8. Front To Back (Fatboy Slim Remix) - Playgroup
9. And Be Loved - Damian Marley
10. Destiny - Zero 7
11. Firesuite - Doves

Amazon.com

If contemporary Hollywood sometimes seems an industry bent on recycling itself into oblivion, it still manages the occasional welcome genre-tweaking. Writer-director John Stockwell takes one of the last bastions of salty machismo, the surf film, and gives it a distinct surfer grrrl slant. The resulting film's soundtrack eschews its own share of genre clichés--decades of fuzz guitar, OC ska/surf-punk bluster--for a club-savvy mix that veers from the lush, neo-psych edge of Lenny Kravitz's "If I Could Fall in Love" to Beenie Man's and Damian Marley's Jamaican dancehall grooves. But it's the wafting, electronica-infused flourishes of Beth Orton's gorgeous "Daybreaker," Zero 7's R&B-tinged "Destiny," and the moody atmospherics of Doves' "Firesuite" that best catch the intoxicating appeal of a cool, cresting wave. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Blue Crush.......2006-02-26

This CD has various artists, and the mix is just great. My exercise instructor uses it for an abs blast class. The CD is superb.

*****!BEST SOUNDTRACK EVER!*****.......2005-05-28

This has got to be the Best Soundtrack I've heard so far. Normally with some Soundtracks, you get the odd songs that aren't worth listening to. But with Blue Crush, EVERY SONG is WiCkEd!!
There's a variety of awesome mixes of Rock-fast beat, and chilled-relaxed tunes that make you crank up the stereo! This CD would be even better if it had included more songs (eg. Youth of the Nation, POD)
The movie is also definately worth checking out!! -Comedy and some surfing action that just makes you wanna get out there and surf!!

do NOT start your summer without it!!!.......2005-05-03

When I first saw Blue Crush, the first thing I noticed was the fact that the music credits featured were mostly artists I've never even heard of. I recently went to the mall and chanced upon the CD and took it to the listening booth and found it very eclectic with different genres jammed together. Although I was disappointed that it only contained 11 songs, the soundtrack still delivered attitude, steering away from the stereotypical beach sounds, which was a complete relief.

The carrier single of the disc is rock god Lenny Kravitz's kick-ass song, "If I Could Fall In Love". The music video featured the three surfer girls in the movie. Definitely a good start for a rock intro. Following is the hard-driven techno dance remix of N.E.R.D.'s "Rock Star", a head-banging track good for beach house parties.

From rock, the CD moves to a beach staple sound - pure reggae and hiphop. It features upbeat tunes such as "Party Hard" and "Big Love", with wicked remixes like "And Be Loved", "Cruel Summer (Blestenation Mix)", and "Front 2 Back (Fatboy Slim Remix)". The songs create the feel of having a jammin' good time at the beach with your friends, so you definitely can't go wrong.

The ethereal Beth Orton gives a haunting contribution to the soundtrack in "Daybreaker", an upbeat trip-hop electronica song with evoking vocals and melody. Not to be outdone is the equally talented Nikka Costa with "Everybody Got Their Something".

Rounding off the disc are two beautiful ambient tracks to end a day at the beach. The creative duo of Zero 7 incorporates the perfect summer ballad in "Destiny" - a deliciously sensual chillout track which features the sublime vocals of Sia Furler, a perfect slow number to dance with your boo. And last but not the least, Doves gives a striking track in "Firesuite" - a mellow instumental that screams "beach lounge".

There were some songs, however, that should have been added to the soundtrack, most notably P.O.D., with their songs "Youth Of The Nation" (heard only on the surfing training of Anne Marie) and "Alive" (featured on the trailer). But all in all, Blue Crush OST packs a mean tsunami punch. A perfect addition to your CD collection!

blue crush is da' bomb!!!!!!!!.......2005-03-19

this sound track is the bomb!!! the movie is too!! i love all the songs on this album especially "rock star" and "youth of the nation" but it is so stupid that "youth of the nation" is not on the soundtrack because that song is the bomb its by P.O.D by the way. anyways this soundtrack is sooooooo good and by the way you should also check into the movie both are extremly good! by the way kate bosworth is a really good actress and also by the way did i mention that this is the bomb movie!!!!!!!!???????????????????????????? by the way, bye!!!!!!!

Girl and Posse Surf.......2005-01-12

Well I know what is the song by PAUL HASLINGER...........BUT WHERE CAN I FIND IT????? Girl and posse Surf by paul haslinger

Average customer rating: A Walk in the Clouds

A Walk in the Clouds Manufacturer: Milan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Walk in the Clouds The Notebook Under the Tuscan Sun Chocolat: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (2001 Film) Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl ASIN: B0007NFL5O Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. Victoria
2. Butterfly Wings
3. The Harvest
4. Crush The Grapes
5. First Kiss
6. Mariachi Serenade
7. Fire And Destruction
8. A Walk In The Clouds
9. Exclusive Interview With Maurice Jarre

Album Description

A Walk in the Clouds showcases Maurice Jarre's talent for writing majestic yet emotionally intimate music that touches the heart. This Golden Globe Award winning score proves that Jarre is a true master, comoposing with an enthusiasm that has taken his music beyond the boundaries of a film screen, and into the world's musical consciousness.

Customer Reviews:

A Walk in the Clouds.......2006-03-11

A beautifully emotional and stirring work taken from the movie. I absolutly love the music. The only downside to the CD is the interview with Maurice Jarre. I felt this last 10 minutes of the CD would have been better spent on music and not dialogue. Still, a very nice piece.

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

An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) George Gershwin , Gene Kelly , and Oscar Levant Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) Gene Kelly At Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: 'S Wonderful - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack M-G-M's Brigadoon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1954 Film) ASIN: B0000033JE Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com essential recording

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average customer rating: Elliot smooth yet funky A succesful record worthy to acquire! I Like it, I Like It... Tight Soulless, Bland, Dull, Predictable - Zero Stars.

Crush Richard Elliot Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Chill Factor Jumpin' Off Ricochet After Dark Soul Embrace ASIN: B00005B83C Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

1. Crush
2. Q.T.
3. Still Sweet On You
4. If I Kissed You
5. Work All Night
6. Melrose Diner
7. Brand New Love Affair
8. Coco
9. Shotgun
10. Sticky Wicked

Amazon.com

Richard Elliot's most anticipated record in years could be something of an enigma to his die-hard fans. There's no doubt all of them will come to the consensus that this is his most well-rounded disc in maybe a decade. But, it seems, the smooth-jazz pioneer has mellowed somewhat, as his signature aggressive growling style isn't heard until deep into the disc, on the last two tracks. One is a hot, inspired cover of Jr. Walker & the All-Stars' '60s hit, "Shotgun," which features hot guitar licks by Jeff Golub, and the other is "Sticky Wicket," a gospel-tinged funk workout produced by a member of Down to the Bone. Other tracks find the saxophonist taking a much more lyrical approach to his very big and distinct tenor sax sound, even on the other up-tempo numbers. What really makes this album work are the appearances of keyboardist-composer Jeff Lorber and the arrangements of the horn quartet that used to be known as the Seawind Horns. Both acts were playing contemporary jazz in the '70s when it was called fusion, and here they add their signatures to what many can and will argue is Elliot at his smooth-jazz best. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Elliot smooth yet funky.......2007-04-19

Having listened to a lot of smooth jazz in the eighties and nineties I decided to pick the best to put on my I-Pod; this disc made the cut. It is I believe one of Richard Elliot's best recordings. The usually blistering , up-tempo-funkiness is toned down somewhat to reveal a different aspect of his horn. Often smooth jazz players are criticized for being bland and soulless, void of emotion but rather just going through the motions. This may be the case with some artists but I believe Elliot is a genuine player within his genre. His style on this disc reminds me of the late Grover Washington. One listen to "Q.T." and you'll see what I mean. The slow groove is infectious and the perfect type of music for cruising the beach on a beautiful day. The addition of another fusion pioneer, Jeff Lorber on keyboards adds a textured dimension to the music that filters harmoniously with the soulful, pop-oriented horn of Elliot. Mt least favorite songs(ommitted from the I-Pod)are those vocal tracks that are essentially R&B tracks. They are a little sappy, with titles like "If I Kissed You" and "Brand New Lover" you get the picture. On the other hand one of the best tracks is when he returns to his funky style, as on the classic Jr. Walker & The All-Stars pop hit "Shotgun." The addition of additional horns is a nice touch, a sort of horn chorus and the guitar work is killer on this track. Richard Elliot is featured here on this disc funky and other times mellow for a pretty nice offering of smooth jazz. If you don't like smooth jazz at all than get the funk away from this one because it is funky but mellow.

A succesful record worthy to acquire!.......2006-08-17

Nowadays Richard Elliot is one of the most versatile musicians in this genre. His arrangements are fabulous, rhythmic, well supported by a Big Leaguer team. Imagine the presence of Jeff Lorber at the keyboards, Jeff Golub, Lenny Castro at percussion, Larry Kimpel bass.

There is not a minor piece. Crush is a moving theme, Still sweet on you is one of my favorite tracks; Jonathan Butler is affective as vocalist in If I kissed you, work at night is a funky piece, while Melrose diner is a very smooth piece with interesting curtains; brand love affair is possibly the most commercial theme, sung for Sue Ann Carwell; Coco is to my taste, the best work of the album filled of vibrating dynamics and seductive swing; Sticky wicked is too, another emblematic piece

Absolutely recommendable.

I Like it, I Like It..........2004-01-08

This was one of those Amazon "People who bought that, also bought this" type of deals. So, I got it and I'm glad I did. Great "kicking back" music!

Tight.......2003-04-28

This is one of my favorite cd's. My personal fav is his remake of shotgun.

Soulless, Bland, Dull, Predictable - Zero Stars........2003-03-19

I think Richard once played (still does?) with the mighty band Tower of Power. Here, and also on "Chill Factor" you will find nothing remotely like that. ToP is a powerhouse band, whose music oozes soul, power, groove and emotion. Then, I went to a Borders store opening, and I participated in a trivia game, and I won two cd's, one being this one (the other - The very best of John Coltrane. Now THAT'S something). I decided to give Mr.Elliot another chance, and I popped this one on the stereo. Ah, well. This one, and "Chill" are one and the same. Same programmed beats, same sacharinne melodies, same lack of improvisational risk-taking, if there is ANY improvisation at all. All is safe, all is controlled, all is DULL and LIFELESS here. I managed to listen to the first 2 cuts, and then went through about 30 seconds of the rest. My friends, like it or not, this is elevator music. I wonder if fans of this stuff have ever been through the EXPERIENCE of listening to a John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman or Bill Evans album to name but a few. These are real artists. People who take chances, who take no prisoners - they just bare their souls. If that entails having the drummer play like a tornado, trading phrases with the sax wailing in the stratosphere for 25 minutes, so be it. If that entails having a trio, where drummer, bassist, and pianist are engaged in a true improvised musical conversation that could lead anywhere, through dissonances and even getting lost in the form because you are pushing your abilities to the limit, so be it. They are not aiming to please anyone. They are actually on a mission of self-discovery - trying to see how far they can go within themselves and how much of that they can express through music. But on a cd like this, all you have is manufactured, controlled, aimed to be as "easy listening" as possible. Just some machine-made grooves and some pretty melodies on top. Real sad and dull. No passion, no fire, no emotion. I am not being harsh, I am merely offering an accurate description of the material at hand. Some might call me purist, and mean that as an insult. If "purist" means I dislike products like this one, then of course I am, and proudly so. But if you see my other reviews, you will see I am not so elitist as this writing might suggest. I listen to a whole lot of different stuff, including Heavy Metal. So much for purist, right? Bottom line: This is candy-coated bubblegum instrumental background music. Guys like these, who do have some talent, but who kneel down to corporate America in the name of sales are really pathetic. I bet Elliot does not sit around his house listening to Kenny G, Boney James and similar stuff like that. Most do not actually like what they do. They do it to please others. That is truly sad and pathetic. Artists like Eric Dolphy, Mingus, Ellington, or Miles Davis - if they could listen to this (they have all passed), they would not take this "music" seriously at all. They would laugh it off as a joke. Artists like these did really enjoy what they were doing, because they did it for themselves, and they were fans of each other. That is not the case with the vast majority of smooth-watered-down stuff like this. If you don't require sincerity, passion, adventure and artistry in your music - if you don't like to be challenged as a listener - then this is just what you need. I just love to see the negative votes. Keep 'em coming.

Average customer rating: Best interpretation...is NO interpretation

Entertainer: Classic Ragtime from Rare Piano Rolls Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Divertimentos Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Ragtime | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: King of the Ragtime Writers The Elite Syncopations: Classic Ragtime from Rare Piano Rolls The Greatest Ragtime of the Century The Sting: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Scott Joplin: Piano Rags ASIN: B00009PJSH Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Maple Leaf Rag
2. Something Doing
3. Weeping Willow Rag
4. The Entertainer
5. The Easy Winners
6. Pine Apple Rag
7. Solace
8. Gladiolus Rag
9. The Ragtime Dance
10. Sugar Cane
11. The Crush Collision March
12. Bethena - A Concert Waltz
13. Combination March
14. A Breeze From Alabama

Customer Reviews:

Best interpretation...is NO interpretation.......2007-02-24

This is as PLAIN a Ragtime CD as I've ever heard. No frills, no added notes, no interpretation going on here. Not everyone would like this style-without-a-style, but for me it's the best. I like to listen to these recordings with the sheet music in front of me, to see whether I can catch every note. (OK, so I do the same thing with Palestrina...I'm too left-brained to appreciate music the way musical people do.)
If you enjoy the solace of great ragtime, get a Joshua Rifkin or Dick Hyman CD. But if you crave the essence of Joplin's genius in the straightest, blandest form possible, this is the CD for you.
Also, don't dismiss the possibility of listening to a track on this CD, then on the Rifkin CD to develop a keener appreciation of Rifkin's unparalleled Joplin style. "Bethena" is a good one for this, as Rifkin brings so much PASSION to his interpretation. Well, a mechanical piano roll is not going to do that....

Average customer rating: It is not done better than this Great Mix of Oldies! Cream of the Crop A Well Chosen (And Generous) Anthology

Teenage Crush, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Ace Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 6: More 60's Classics Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 5: 60's Pop Classics Teen Time - The Young Years of Rock & Roll, Volume 3: A Very Special Love ASIN: B00000I02A Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

1. Sittin' in the Balcony - Eddie Cochran
2. Comes Softly to Me - The Fleetwoods
3. Donna - Ritchie Valens
4. Fortune teller - Bobby Curtola
5. Venus in Blue Jeans - Jimmy Clanton
6. Endlessly - Brook Benton
7. A Teenager's Romance - Ricky Nelson
8. I've Come of Age - Billy Storm
9. Robbin' the Cradle - Tony Bellus
10. Sandy - Larry Hall
11. For Your Love - Ed Townsend
12. You're Sixteen - Johnny Burnette
13. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
14. Dear One - Larry Finnegan
15. The Three Bells - The Browns
16. Funny Hoe Time Slips Away - Jimmy Elledge
17. Honeycomb - Jimmie Rodgers
18. A Rose and a Baby Ruth - George Hamilton IV
19. The End of the World - Skeeter Davis
20. Look for a Star - Garry Miles
21. Letter From Sherry - Dale Ward
22. Venus - Frankie Avalon
23. Let Me Belong to You - Brian Hyland
24. Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
25. Since I Met You Baby - Ivory Joe Hunter
26. Sixteen Reasons - Connie Stevens
27. So This Is Love - The Castells
28. The Theme from "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith

Product Description

1. Sittin' In The Balcony - Eddie Cochran
2. Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
3. Donna - Ritchie Valens
4. Fortune Teller - Bobby Curtola
5. Venus In Blue Jeans - Jimmy Clanton
6. Endlessly - Brook Benton
7. Teenager's Romance, A - Ricky Nelson
8. I've Come Of Age - Billy Storm
9. Robbin' The Cradle - Tony Bellus
10. Sandy - Larry Hall
11. For Your Love - Ed Townsend
12. You're Sixteen - Johnny Burnette
13. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
14. Dear One - Larry Finnegan
15. Three Bells, The - The Browns
16. Funny How Time Slips Away - Jimmy Elledge
17. Honeycomb - Jimmie Rodgers
18. Rose And A Baby Ruth, A - Geroge Hamilton IV
19. End Of The World, The - Skeeter Davis
20. Look For A Star - Gary Miles
21. Letter From Sherry - Dale Ward
22. Venus - Frankie Avalon
23. Let Me Belong To You - Brian Hyland
24. Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
25. Since I Met You Baby - Ivory Joe Hunter
26. Sixteen Reasons - Connie Stevens
27. So This Is Love - The Castells
28. Theme, The - Percy Faith (from "A Summer Place")

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

It is not done better than this.......2005-01-15

I am a enthousiastic collector, and have almost all the Time Life rock n roll stuff, as well as Eric Records cds of this era. Although they are essential to any 50s 60s collection, nothing can top ACE series.
I could comment like this on all the 50s remasters of this fabulous record label, not only these issues, but especially the Golden Age of American Rock n roll. I can not add anything to the positive reviews than simply summing up my personal view:
28 tracks per cd, and sometimes 30! (Time life is also excellent, but you get 15 per cd!)
excellent booklets with background info (not surpassed by any label).
not the same old songs over again, but many rare and still excellent tracks!
last but not least amazing sound quality.
So although you might have some songs there on other collections, it is for above mentioned points alone worth it to always have an ACE copy as well.

Great Mix of Oldies!.......2003-04-10

This is a great CD for anyone who loves oldies! Even though I'm young..., I prefer oldies to modern music, and this album is great! Since no single artist has two songs on it, you never get bored of the style of music. Also, it alternates between male and female voices. Before I got this CD I hardly knew of any of the songs, but now I know and love them all!

Cream of the Crop.......2001-11-24

This second installment in Ace Records' "Teenage Crush" series continues to prove their unequalled status in bringing classic American rock and roll to the CD medium. Packed with 28 tracks from the golden age of American pop, this CD has five number ones, 18 top-20 hits, four that made it into the top-40 and one, Bobby Curtola's "Fortune Teller" that was just out of the top-40 (41) on the charts. While mining the top-40, the repertoire here does not just regurgitate the same old stuff found on so many other oldies compilations in the market. While there're lots of familiar tunes here to hum along to, you won't find tracks like Billy Storm's "I've Come Of Age", Larry Hall's "Sandy" or Gary Miles' "Look For A Star" in many, if any, other comp CDs, especially with the sound quality presented here. As has come to be expected, Ace has secured better sources for many of these tracks and sound quality is the best encountered so far for virtually all of these tunes. Many of the tracks appear in true stereo (6,12,13,15,16,19,22-24,26-28) with the remainder in clean mono. Completing the package is a 16-page booklet with many pics, promo shots and detailed backround notes on the artists represented on the disc. Another outstanding effort by Ace - it just isn't done any better than this.

A Well Chosen (And Generous) Anthology.......2001-01-06

Over the past decade England's ACE label has become one of the recording industry's leading rerelease giants. In fact, in my book they've outdistanced Rhino Records, who I long considered the standard bearer for reissues. Both labels do a superb job of tracking down the best source tapes available. However, where Rhino generally puts about twenty tracks (or less) on a disk and includes a booklet with only six or eight pages, ACE packs 28 songs onto the disk and includes a 20-page booklet loaded with photos and artist information on every song.

In addition to such No. 1 hits as "Come Softly to Me," "The Three Bells," "Honeycomb," "Venus" and "The Theme from 'A Summer Place,'" you also get seldom anthologized hits like Brook Benton's "Endlessly," Larry Finnegan's "Dear One," Jimmy Elledge's "Funny How Time Slips Away" and Gary Miles' "Look for a Star."

Along with volume one, these are some of the greatest teen ballads of the era--roughly 1957 to 1962. [Only "End of the World" (1963) and "Letter from Sherry" (1964) fall outside this time frame.] So what you're getting are some terrific pre-British Invasion American pop. If you enjoyed the first volume as much as I did, this is an equally superb companion volume. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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10. Greatest [Import]

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christian music

Christian Music

I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself [CD-single] [Import]

Gifts of the Season

Family Style

24 Greatest Hits

Father Divine [Explicit Lyrics]

Esteban By Request [Box set]

Fai Col Cuore [Import]

Dirty Trunks [Explicit Lyrics]

Firewire [Import]

Couperin: Harpsichord Works

First Crooners, Vol. 1

Coleccion de Oro [Box set]

Everybody Thinks I'm High & I Am [EP]

Brass Favourites from Grimethorpe

Sophisticated Swing: The EmArcy Small Group Sessions