There are those who will claim that this double-disc best-of is worth its price based on the inclusion of three new songs alone, and given their smolder, it's hard to argue with them. First single and disc one opener "Open Arms" is a stuff-strutting affair, with the leggy rock icon letting loose a vocal torrent to prove that in Tina years 60 is the new 25, not the new 40, and "Complicated Disaster" and "Something Special" don't sit uneasily alongside disc mates like "Typical Male" and "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)." Undiminished vocals and still-vital rock instincts aside, though, the reason to pick up this anthology is its classics. Unlike 1991's Simply the Best which pulled from 1983 till then, All the Best reaches back to 1966 for the soul-steeped "River Deep Mountain High" and chugs through the decades, dipping into the '70s for the Ike'd-up hit "Nutbush City Limits" and hanging around the '80s and '90s for the bulk of 33 tracks. "Proud Mary," a 1993 rendition, keeps on burning, and "Private Dancer" and "What's Love Got to Do With It" land as seductively on the ears as ever, but the lesser-known numbers don't lack for heat either: too many spins of swamp-rocker "Steamy Windows," for example, may require new wiper blades. -Tammy La Gorce
The Multimedia World of Tina Turner
![]() I, Tina, Book | ![]() Private Dancer, CD | ![]() What's Love Got To Do With It?, DVD |
![]() Tina Turner: Break Every Rule, Book | ![]() Workin' Together, CD | ![]() Ike & Tina Turner - Live In '71, DVD |
Product Description
Digitally remastered double disc collection of one of the most celebrated women in Rock N Roll. Here are her best recordings from over 5 decades in the business, from the beginning with ex-husband Ike to her triumphant claw back to the top in the 80's and beyond, her star forever shines brightly in popular music. Includes 3 new previously unreleased recordings exclusive to this collection.
All The Best,Tina Turner,Capitol,Adult Contemporary,Pop,Pop/Rock,R&B,R&B/Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B
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All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
E.L.O. Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009YNSJW Release Date: 2005-08-02 |
Tracks:
- Mr. Blue Sky
- Evil Woman
- Don't Bring Me Down
- Sweet Talkin' Woman
- Shine A Little Love
- Turn To Stone
- The Diary Of Horace Wimp
- Confusion
- Hold On Tight
- Livin' Thing
- Telephone Line
- All Over The World
- Wild West Hero
- Showdown
- Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
- Xanadu
- Rockaria!
- Strange Magic
- Alright
- Rock And Roll Is King
Amazon.com
The Electric Light Orchestra were one of the biggest and most successful bands of the late 1970s, producing a massive string of hit singles and albums that almost any other band would envy. Their works have been cited as influences by such hip acts as Grandaddy and Super Furry Animals. Their frontman and leader Jeff Lynne has been the producer of choice for people like Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and George Harrison. From "Evil Woman", "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Mr Blue Sky" to "Livin' Thing" and "Hold On Tight", there are few duds amongst these 20 remastered tracks. ELO produced some of the biggest and best singles in rock & roll's history, and All Over The World: The Very Best Of ELO is an excellent reintroduction to this great band. Hopefully, this also signals the beginning of a long-overdue revival and re-evaluation. --Robert BurrowCustomer Reviews:
NOT A BAD GREATEST HITS COMPILATION ALBUM ON ONE CD........2007-07-07
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (ELO) will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for composing and recording some of Rock's all-time greatest sacred anthems ever. When guitarist Jeff Lynne met up and joined forces with lead vocalist and frontman Roy Wood, bassist Rick Price and drummer Bev Bevan, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA would be born with the same traditional music sound values like that of ELO'S most favorite band and idol's, THE BEATLES. When ELO was formed in 1970, Jeff Lynne made it perfectly clear that the band's intentions were to pick up where THE BEATLES classic anthem "I Am The Walrus" left off. ELO composed and recorded some great legendary hit songs and albums through the years during the period of 1973 to 2001. Listening to all of their hit songs, it is clearly evident in which you can actually feel THE BEATLES influence in this legendary band. In my opinion, had THE BEATLES stayed together from 1970 to 2001, ELO would have sounded in comparison just like THE FAB FOUR. And if that wasn't enough, ELO were actually one of the early pioneers to present their legendary concert performances with their rare breathtaking and explosive vibrant light and laser displays along with their massive flying saucer stage sets. Which now brings me to the legendary greatest hits compilation album I'm about to review for all of you today. "THE VERY BEST OF ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (ELO), ALL OVER THE WORLD" chronicles and highlights the majority of ELO'S greatest hit songs from the 1973 to 2001 period. In my opinion, this legendary compilation album is without a doubt, a true testament of the brilliance and musical creativity of four masterminded genius'. This legendary compilation album is also a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time. This album is the tales in the life and world of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, their music is their story that speaks for itself.
It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music of ELO to speak for itself and back it up musically as it was originally truly intended to be heard and listened to. "THE VERY BEST OF ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, ALL OVER THE WORLD" from 2005 begins with the incredible upbeat Rocker "Mr. Blue Sky," the forever ELO stamped trademark Rocker, "Evil Woman," the forever blistering ELO stamped trademark Rocker, "Don't Bring Me Down," this legendary anthem is a perfect example of how beautifully and harmoniously classical orchestrated music blends with Rock n' Roll as THE BEATLES forever proved it, "Sweet Talkin' Woman," the breathtaking orchestrated Hard Rocker "Shine A Little Love," the amazing synthesized and orchestrated Rocker "Turn To Stone," the breakthrough synthesized and orchestrated mild Rocker "The Diary Of Horace Wimp," the beautifully slow/medium acoustic Rocker "Confusion," the groundbreaking synthesized Rocker with the feelings and sounds bringing back the true spirit of the fifties, "Hold On Tight," the beautifully arranged orchestrated Rocker "Livin' Thing," the beautifully slow mindblowing sounds and special effects mild Rocker, "Telephone Line," the unforgettable orchestrated ans synthesized Rock anthem "All Over The World," the beautifully slow sounding orchestrated synthesized Rocker "Wild West Hero," the slow and smooth orchestrated Rocker "Showdown," the a*s kicking ELO stamped trademark orchestrated Hard Rocker "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle," the original genuine Rockin' version that was also recorded by OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN, "Xanadu," the slow teaser erupting into a a*s kicking, explosive Hard orchestrated Rocker, "Rockaria," the beautifully slow and soothing orchestrated mild Rocker, "Strange Magic," the merciless synthesized Hard Rocker "Alright" and the fast and energetic synthesized Rocker "Rock And Roll Is King." May I also add that the music track recording arrangements on all of these great hit songs were layed down perfectly. I would also like to commend ELO on their most beautiful harmony vocals. Their singing sounded so refreshing and heavenly.
I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary greatest hits compilation album for everyone of all ages to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. If you love THE BEATLES, you will love this album. This priceless gem has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. There are also many other ELO greatest hits compilation albums that you might want to check out and research further into before you make your final decision. In doing this, you will have found the best album that is right for you and suits your music tastes and needs. When this is accomplished, you will have also taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own personal ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA music collection. You can do all of your researches and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store.
In closing, despite changing numerous band personnel in the late 70's and throughout the 80's, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA would still successfully continue in delighting their fans with their legendary albums and concert tours to highly critically acclaim for many more years up to the very day when the band officially disbanded in 1988. Prior to 1988, from 1987 onwards, Jeff Lynne has become one of the world's most sought after in-demand songwriter and producer, successfully collaborating and producing with legendary artists as well as personal friends such as the late great George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, the late great Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Tom Petty and Brian Wilson. Lynne was also a member of the legendary Grammy-award winning band THE TRAVELING WILBURIES. It seems to me that Jeff Lynne keeps himself pretty busy and active in the music world. With all of this in mind, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA has forever left their place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and their many contributions, accomplishments and achievements will never be forgotten or denied. So here's to you Jeff, Roy, Rick and Bev. Thanks for the great memories and moments. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA FOREVER! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.
A GREAT ALBUM.......2007-06-28
I LIKE THE WEIRD SOUNDS AT THE BEGINNING OF "STARLIGHT" AND "SUMMER AND LIGHTNING." ALSO, "STARLIGHT" HAS A GREAT LINE THAT SAYS 'STARLIGHT, YOUR EYES ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME.' "JUNGLE" IS ALSO A PRETTY GOOD SONG.
SEE YOU SOON. BYEBYE.
Quit.......2007-05-27
Greatest hits is a hit.......2007-03-30
A NICE COLLECTION OF ELO HITS, I WISH THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SOME ODD HITS FOR A CHANGE................2007-01-16
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All the Best
Paul McCartney Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002UDG Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Band On The Run
- Jet
- Ebony And Ivory
- Listen To What The Man Said
- No More Lonely Nights
- Silly Love Songs
- Let 'Em In
- Say Say Say
- Live And Let Die
- Another Day
- C Moon
- Junior's Farm
- Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
- Coming Up
- Goodnight Tonight
- With A Little Luck
- My Love
Amazon.com
Truth-in-packaging regulations are strained to the breaking point--some previous work with a former band was pretty darn "best" too--but if we're talking about Macca the Singles Artist, this compilation does highlight the many sides of a celebrated melodist, bandleader, and hitmaker--from the banalities of "My Love" to the electrifying buzz of "Jet." It won't win any stylistic cohesion awards, and followers will miss album tracks like "Picasso's Last Words" and "That Would Be Something." But All the Best collects the more popular Wings hits and throws in some necessary rarities ("C-Moon," one of many great B-sides that McCartney has thrown away), star duets (former friend, now-Fabs copyright-holder Michael Jackson on "Say Say Say"; Stevie Wonder on the inevitable "Ebony and Ivory"), live cuts (an un-Chipmunked "Coming Up"), and soundtrack odds and ends, like the freaky Bond theme "Live and Let Die." --Don HarrisonCustomer Reviews:
all the best, paul mccarthy.......2007-04-11
Awesome, one of the best.......2007-03-21
Great Collection.......2007-01-23
There is a whole stack of other great hits from this mastermind of music.
fast shipment and a great price!.......2007-01-20
This cd made me a McCartney solo fan.......2007-01-07
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All the Best
Glen Campbell Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006JIC0 Release Date: 2003-01-28 |
Tracks:
- Rhinestone Cowboy
- Galveston
- Wichita Lineman
- By the Time I Get to Phoenix
- Gentle on My Mind
- Southern Nights
- Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in LA)
- Dreams of an Everyday Housewife
- It's Only Make Believe
- I Wanna Live
- Try a Little Kindness
- Sunflower
- Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
- Honey Come Back to Me
- Let It Be Me (w/Bobby Gentry)
- True Grit
- Houston (I'm Comin' to See You)
- Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
- Highwayman
- I'm Gonna Love You
- Where's the Playground Susie
- All I Have to Do Is Dream (w/Bobby Gentry)
- Hey Little One
- The Last Time I Saw Her
- Everything a Man Could Need
Amazon.com
In 1967 Glen Campbell broke through to become a household name following his hit version of Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." With follow-up hits "I Wanna Live" and "Wichita Lineman" paving the way for his enormously successful CBS variety show The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, Campbell rode a trail of hit singles well into the 1970s. This hits collection reflects his wide-ranging repertoire and flair for mixing old and new. Though his spin on John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind" barely broke the Top 30 in 1967, it gained immortality as the Goodtime Hour theme song. With the now-classic "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights," Campbell's ability to create chart-topping country singles that resonated with non-country fans was years ahead of its time. Tackling songs forever associated with others (the Everly Brothers' "Let It Be Me" and "All I Have to do Is Dream" and Conway Twitty's "It's Only Make Believe") can be risky, but Campbell's strong, passionate interpretations put them across. --Rich KienzleCustomer Reviews:
Not bad, not bad........2007-05-20
I like this album.......2007-02-07
I like this album a lot. Highway Man and Gentle on My Mind are great tracks.
nearly great musical selection.......2006-11-16
The Wichita Lineman Is Still on The Line.......2006-08-27
Unforgivable sound quality.......2006-01-09
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All The Best
Tina Turner Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000640PL4 Release Date: 2005-02-01 |
Tracks:
- Nutbush City Limits
- What You See is What You Get
- Missing You
- Open Arms
- The Best
- River Deep Mountain High
- When The Heartache Is Over
- Lets Stay Together
- I Don't Wanna Fight
- Whatever You Need
- I Can't Stand The Rain
- Goldeneye
- I Don't Want To Lose You
- Great Spirits
- Proud Mary
- Addicted to Love
Tracks:
- In Your Wildest Dreams
- Private Dancer
- Why Must We Wait
- Typical Male
- Tonight (with David Bowie)
- Complicated Disaster
- On Silent Wings
- Something Special
- We Don't Need Another Hero
- Its Only Love (with Bryan Adams)
- Cose Della Vita (with Eros Ramazotti)
- Steamy Windows
- Paradise is Here
- Whats Love Got To Do With It
- Better Be Good To Me
- Two People
- Something Beautiful Remains
Amazon.com
There are those who will claim that this double-disc best-of is worth its price based on the inclusion of three new songs alone, and given their smolder, it's hard to argue with them. First single and disc one opener "Open Arms" is a stuff-strutting affair, with the leggy rock icon letting loose a vocal torrent to prove that in Tina years 60 is the new 25, not the new 40, and "Complicated Disaster" and "Something Special" don't sit uneasily alongside disc mates like "Typical Male" and "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)." Undiminished vocals and still-vital rock instincts aside, though, the reason to pick up this anthology is its classics. Unlike 1991's Simply the Best which pulled from 1983 till then, All the Best reaches back to 1966 for the soul-steeped "River Deep Mountain High" and chugs through the decades, dipping into the '70s for the Ike'd-up hit "Nutbush City Limits" and hanging around the '80s and '90s for the bulk of 33 tracks. "Proud Mary," a 1993 rendition, keeps on burning, and "Private Dancer" and "What's Love Got to Do With It" land as seductively on the ears as ever, but the lesser-known numbers don't lack for heat either: too many spins of swamp-rocker "Steamy Windows," for example, may require new wiper blades. -Tammy La GorceThe Multimedia World of Tina Turner
I, Tina, Book |
Private Dancer, CD |
What's Love Got To Do With It?, DVD |
Tina Turner: Break Every Rule, Book |
Workin' Together, CD |
Ike & Tina Turner - Live In '71, DVD |
Album Description
Digitally remastered double disc collection of one of the most celebrated women in Rock N Roll. Here are her best recordings from over 5 decades in the business, from the beginning with ex-husband Ike to her triumphant claw back to the top in the 80's and beyond, her star forever shines brightly in popular music. Includes 3 new previously unreleased recordings exclusive to this collection.Customer Reviews:
Best Tina CD ever.......2007-05-12
For Tina turner, 17th of april,2007........2007-04-18
Thankyou for any Glad kindnesh; what myself like in yourself, is:
You néver did any 2nd marige presant, which is really Truely Strength.
Ye most(not now)women dó marry several times, which is legally.
Are you makeing any theatre via year 2007, presant?
ye if you are, how can such being seeing, which oné date?
Know what your self are doing, alway is aceptet for being perfect caust own chosen hounesty only, & not others hounesty!
Kindly regards, Thours.
tina .......2007-03-07
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For Adult Tina Herself, date 18th of Tuesday, 2006. .......2006-12-20
i still continueing Loving Thou ye objective i can.
Best leaveing ingether, herefore great Thou can stay Christmas via Thou own place year 2006.
Presant interest of own givings is of course esiencial for any Natural human being strength, Dearest Tina never forget - holding back & sillence, is animies the next 400 years of Sree Kali yuga age.
Own inner inianeftiative is Greatest Whole Hounesty.
Was from 7th untill 16th evening, december 2006, seeing the town near of Thou place, ye i like an lot & i chose not of leave Her Nature, which Thou could guide myself fore, Thankyou for Thou Kindnesh. Thou must remove underneigh all of it away from Thou photo's please.
Here for an tiny donation, which i will give later:
BG bank from acount: DK7830000003357791. swiftcode: DABADDKKK.
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Vejle, 7100 of Jütland
from dk.
ph.: (45)25.78.95.14, from after short bib.
This cd is the BEST one!!.......2006-12-14
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Bad Brains
Bad Brains Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001Q3T Release Date: 1996-03-19 |
Tracks:
- Sailin' On
- Don't Need It
- Attitude
- The Regulator
- Banned In D.C.
- Jah Calling
- Supertouch/Shitfit
- Leaving Babylon
- Fearless Vampire Killers
- I
- Big Take Over
- Pay To Cum
- Right Brigade
- I Luv I Jah
- Intro
- Bonus Track
Album Description
Legendary hardcore-punk album from 1982, considered the definitive landmark for breaking the NYC hardcore scene. All material on this CD was recorded at 171-A Studios, NYC, during August, September, and October 1981, except "Pay to Cum," "I Luv I Jah," "Jah Clling Dub" recorded live at 171-A on May 16, 1981. Liner Notes by Ira Kaplan. With Lyrics.Customer Reviews:
Rasta-punkian?.......2007-06-27
PMA Mofo's.......2007-04-19
great stuff.......2007-02-05
i still have a tape deck in my car.......2006-12-10
that's right--four stars........2006-08-25
While this isn't their best album in terms of performance and songwriting, it is certainly their most accessible. Earl Hudson's drums lead the attack, directing Darryl Jenifer's bass and Dr. Know's guitar like a drill sergeant preparing troops for war. Dr. Know, easily the most gifted guitarist in the history of punk, drops crazy power-chord rhythms and frenzied, acrobatic solos, while Jenifer reinvents rock bass with his jazz-funk runs and tight grooves. Much is made of frontman H.R.'s pioneering performance on this album; while his incredible range does sound remarkable on this album (particularly within the context of what was coming out of the D.C. punk scene at the time), the cheap effects somewhat undermine its impact.
What keeps this album from being a five-star rockfest, at least for me, is the campy production value (Black Dots, recorded in the varying rooms of some guy's house, is mixed better than this album). Most of these songs were re-recorded for the vastly superior Rock For Light album.
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All My Life: The Best of Karla Bonoff
Karla Bonoff Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K4HG Release Date: 1999-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Someone To Lay Down Beside Me
- If He's Ever Near
- I Can't Hold On
- Lose Again
- Home
- Wild Heart Of The Young
- Tell Me Why
- Goodbye My Friend
- Isn't It Always Love
- Restless Nights
- Baby Don't Go
- Daddy's Little Girl
- All My Life
- Falling Star
- Personally
- The Water Is Wide
Customer Reviews:
Very Good.......2007-03-18
A great easy listening companion..........2006-07-03
great compilation of a great, expressive artist.......2004-09-26
One of the best "Best-of" CDs you'll ever hear!.......2004-03-19
The Top-20 hit "Personally" is included, of course, but lesser-known hits such as "Somebody's Eyes" (from the film "Footloose") and "Standing Right Next To Me" (from the film "8 Seconds") are omitted in favor of vastly superior material, such as the delicious "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me" and the heart-breaking "Goodbye My Friend"--both written by Bonoff's expert hand.
Through and through, this CD features exemplary pop music that is produced with respect for both the song and the listener. I have exposed many of my friends to Karla Bonoff's music...and they are invariably impressed. This is due to the fact that she is a termedously gifted somngwriter with a smooth, expressive voice. Order this CD today! You will be grateful you did!!!
True Talent, little hype.......2003-12-30
I recommend this CD in particular because just about every song is a beauty. Karla is a gifted musician and lyricist. Her songs are achingly beautiful and she has a lovely, soft voice. If you are looking for a musical talent which is unspoiled by commercialism and marketing, this is the artist to look into. You will not be disappointed!
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The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002W4T9E Release Date: 2004-10-05 |
Tracks:
- There's No Business Like Show Business
- Swanee
- Ol' Man River
- You're The Top
- Oklahoma
- Luck Be A Lady
- I Could Have Danced All Night
- America
- My Favorite Things
- People
- If I Were A Rich Man
- The Impossible Dream
- Cabaret
- Let The Sunshine In
- Send In The Clowns
- One
- Tomorrow
- Memory
- The Music Of The Night
- Good Morning Baltimore
- Defying Gravity
Amazon.com
A companion to the fabulous PBS series, the 21-song, 77-minute The Best of "Broadway: The American Musical" provides about as good a single-disc compilation as anyone could hope for. (There's also a five-CD version.) What sets it apart from so many other "best of Broadway" collections is its breadth--because it had access to a variety of record-label vaults it doesn't have to try to disguise gaps by using revivals or solo recordings. Here you get all the authentic stuff, including: Paul Robeson singing "Ol' Man River" from the first modern American musical, Show Boat; Ethel Merman singing "You're the Top"; the title song from Oklahoma!; Julie Andrews singing "I Could Have Danced All Night" from My Fair Lady; West Side Story's "America"; Betty Buckley singing "Memory" from Cats; Hairspray's "Good Morning Baltimore"; and "Defying Gravity" from Wicked, the newest show discussed in the PBS series. And it's hard to argue with the songwriters represented: Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Frank Loesser, Lerner and Loewe, Leonard Bernstein, Bock and Harnick, Kander and Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, among others. Obviously, no single-disc compilation could ever please everyone (did we really need two ALW songs?), but as a sampler intended for people who watched the series and want to hear more of the Great White Way, The Best of "Broadway: The American Musical" can't be topped. --David HoriuchiCustomer Reviews:
Some interesting choices, indeed.......2006-03-02
"Good Morning Baltimore" is almost the least impressive song from Hairspray. "You Can't Stop the Beat" was a much more anthemic song from that show.
I agree that it's too bad Les Mis didn't make it in. I would have traded that for anything Sondheim, although that's a personal preference :) .
Still, the opportunity to hear the original performers and orchestras perform these works, all in one place, is a great deal.
Great CD.......2005-11-01
Great selections, but bad transfers.......2005-07-27
I am surprised that nothing was chosen to be on this recording from Les Miserables since it had been on Broadway for 16 years and its tour is running until 2006. There were selections from Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked, so I am not sure why nothing was chosen from Les Miserables.
Other than these few nit pickings, I think that this is a great introduction to musicals. It gives a little taste across the spectrum. Try getting the cast recordings of the songs that you really like on this collection. It's worth buying if you're a huge broadway fan.
Yes this is Some of the Best of Broadway!.......2005-04-08
the "Greatest Hits" of the Broadway stage. Decca and Sony have
done an excellent job of remastering the various recordings, some
of which still show some of their age, but come across quite
well. Are there a lot of songs that I would have put on this
disc? Yes, but the ones on here are good choices. I may have to
get a copy of the Five disc set and the DVD's just to see if any
more of my favorites made it on the list. What this disc seems to
try to do is show the evolution of the Broadway song from it's
early days to the present. It succeeds quite well I think.
If you enjoy Broadway theater this CD is a must!
The music of Broadway comes alive.......2004-10-07
I loved the song Annie. It is a wonderfully optimistic song performed by the original Annie Andrea McArdle. Another highlight for me is the song One performed by the cast of a Chorus Line. Luck Be A Lady Tonight is another of my favorite broadway songs on this CD from Guys and Dolls. The music of the night is a beautiful song by Michael Crawford from Phantom of the Opera. Richard Kiley has such a strong and powerful voice. He sounds so inspirational singing The Impossible Dream from Man from La Mancha. My dream is to see some musicals on Broadway someday and listen to these songs performed live.
I'm surprised that there isn't any music from Miss Saigon or Jesus Christ Superstar included here. I think they are classic musicals with great songs Maybe they will appear on a future compilation from PBS.
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The Very Best of Franco Corelli
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008V5VV Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- A Te, O Cara
- Meco All' Altar Di Venere... Me Protegge, Me Difende
- Ah Si, Ben mio...De Quella Pira
- Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida
- Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida
- Intanto Amici... Viva Il Vino Spumeggiante
- Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso
- Recitar!... Vesti La Giubba
- No, Pagliaccio Non Son
- Colpito Qui M'avete...Un Di All'azzuro Spazio
- Credo A Una Possanza Arcana
- Legray!... Andrea Chenier!...Si, Fui Soldato
- Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
- Vicino A Te
Tracks:
- Donna Non Vidi Mai
- Recondita Armonia
- E Lucevan Le Stelle
- Non Piangere, Liu... Ah! Per L'ultima Volta!
- Nessun Dorma
- Favorita Del Re!... Spirto Gentil
- Cielo E Mar
- L'anima Ho Stanca
- Non Lunge Della Torre... Bianca Al Par Di Neve Alpina
- Ange Adorable
- L'amour, L'amour.. Ah! Leve-Toi, Soleil!
- O Nuit Divine!
- C'est La! Salut! Tombeau!
- Fronde Tenere... Ombra Mai Fu
- Ave Maria
- Domine Deus
- Core 'Ngrato
- Torna A Surriento
Customer Reviews:
If you love beautiful voices..........2007-04-30
If you want to know Corelli's art, this is the right CD.......2007-03-10
But Corelli was a wonder of nature! Some samples: "Ah si, ben mio. . .Di quella pira." If there were an aria made for Corelli, this would be it. His big, rich, powerful voice fits this cut nicely. Not much subtlety here. In "Di quella pira," he hits the high notes in a stentorian manner. There are those mannerisms, but they are so easily forgiven, taking into account that rich, lustrous voice.
"Celeste Aida" is another representative cut. This is a powerful version. Also, note how he goes from forte to piano at the end of this aria. A powerful effect indeed.
Then, there are the twin arias from "Tosca." In "Recondita armonia," his rich voice is well manifest. He exhibits a smooth line in his singing. This is a powerful version of this well known aria. "E lucevan le stele" displays again that rich voice. At one point, he goes from forte to piano in a mesmerizing manner (Who'd have thought it?). His final "la vita" grabs one's attention.
Finally, "Nessun dorma." Well, smoothly, and powerfully sung. The final "vincero" is powerfully rendered, leaving goose bumps on the spine.
This is the very best of Franco Corelli. Those who want to get a sense of the vocal prowess of one of the most powerful tenors of the 20th century should attend to this double CD set.
excellent gift.......2007-02-09
Greatest Tenor of This Century!.......2007-02-03
Ah... Franco :}.......2007-01-10
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Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00064ADMK Release Date: 2004-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
- Swanee- Al Jolson
- When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
- A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
- My Man- Fanny Brice
- Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
- If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
- Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
- Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
- Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
- Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
- Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
- Body And Soul- Libby Holman
- Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
- Night And Day- Fred Astaire
- Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
- You're The Top- Ethel Merman
- Summertime- Anne Brown
- September Song- Walter Huston
- My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
- It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
- Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
- Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
- Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake
Tracks:
- New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
- If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
- Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
- There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
- How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
- Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
- Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
- Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
- Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
- Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
- Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
- Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
- Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
- Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
- Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
- Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
- Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
- I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
- Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
- The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
- Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
- Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence
Tracks:
- Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
- I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
- Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
- My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
- Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
- Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
- Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
- Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
- I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
- The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
- Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
- What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
- As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
- Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
- People- Barbra Streisand
- Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
- If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
- Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
- The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
- If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
- Open a New Window- from Mame Voice
Tracks:
- Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
- Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
- I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
- The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
- Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
- I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
- I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
- We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
- Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
- Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
- Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
- One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
- All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
- Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
- Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
- Come Follow The Band
- Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
- And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
- The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia
Tracks:
- Memory- Betty Buckley
- I Am What I Am- George Hearn
- Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
- Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
- The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
- You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
- The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
- Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
- With One Look- Glenn Close
- On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
- Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
- Seasons Of Love-
- Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
- I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
- Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
- Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
- Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
- I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
- Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30
Top Shelf.......2007-01-04
TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23
Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14
Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17
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Very Best Of Broadway Musicals
Various Artists Manufacturer: Metro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000068CC4 Release Date: 2002-06-25 |
Tracks:
- All That Jazz
- If I Can't Love Her
- Maybe This Time
- People Will Say We're In Love
- The Impossible Dream
- Seventy Six Trombones
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
- Still
- Send In The Clowns
- One
- Younger Than Springtime
- This Is The Moment
- Good Morning Starshine
- Your Getting To Be A Habit With Me
- Wunderbar
- Maria
- I Could Have Danced All Night
- Singin' In The Rain
- Written In The Stars
- One Song Glory
Customer Reviews:
Very Best of Broadway Music.......2007-05-08
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