21 of the Best

Product Description
1994 compilation for one of the finest soul singers of the 70s & early 80s, features 21 tracks & 16-page full color booklet with liner notes, photos & memorabilia. Ace.

21 of the Best,Millie Jackson,Southbound Records,Disco,Northern Soul,Pop,Popular Music,Quiet Storm,R&B,R&B/Soul,Retro-Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B,Urban

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Average customer rating: FAVORITE SONG Lady in Red: The Very Best of Chris de Burgh What's Diana got to do with it? Lady In Red Whoopee!

Lady in Red: The Very Best of Chris de Burgh Chris de Burgh Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Into the Light The Love Songs Album The Getaway Beautiful Dreams Timing Is Everything ASIN: B000044U3Z Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

1. Here Is Your Paradise
2. Don't Pay The Ferryman
3. In Love Forever
4. Sailing Away
5. The Lady In Red
6. Borderline
7. Say Goodbye To It All
8. Spanish Train
9. The Snows Of New York
10. Missing You
11. There's A New Star Up In Heaven Tonight
12. Blonde Hair, Blue Jeans
13. A Spaceman Came Travelling
14. Fatal Hesitation
15. Up Here In Heaven
16. High On Emotion

Customer Reviews:

FAVORITE SONG.......2007-03-08

THIS HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALL TIME SONG. ALMOST HAVE IT WORN OUT. GREAT CD

Lady in Red: The Very Best of Chris de Burgh.......2006-10-30

1. "This is your Paradise" - This is a number 1 pick as the "Our Song" for a couple. The lyrics are clear and concise and have all the emotion one wants to convey to your mate. The music is well suited to the lyrics and leaves a "cannot forget the melody" as the take away from listening.
2. "Lady in Red" - My reason for purchasing the cd. Again, the lyrics and melody make this an all time favorite dance and sing along tune. So much emotion is conveyed and is truly a classic.
3. "Borderline" - With the war in Iraq, this is a "now" tune even though written years ago. The sentiment is so emotionally filling .. one cannot get away from the haunting melody. Comment: Seems there are several tunes on this cd that mirror the melody of "Borderline". A bit repetitious but nonetheless haunting.

What's Diana got to do with it?.......2006-02-06

I don't listen to Chris' music as much as I used to before but I know all the songs from this album. And I even own a cd with Lady In Red from 1995 and it is a newer recording of the song. Lady Di died in 1997 so Chris De Burgh couldn't have written the song after her death. Instead, it was Elton John who changed the lyrics of "Candle in the wind" (previously written for Marylin Monroe) for Lady Diana and performed the song at her funeral promising to never perform it pubically again.

Back to the review: Chris is an entertainer and yes, you may hate Lady In Red for being played over and over again but is it the artist's fault that he wrote a song that people want to listen to? I enjoy his music! Not everything has to be high-brow, sometimes we need to listen to love songs. Besides, there are some very good and intelligent songs by De Burgh, such as "Patricia The Stripper" or "Spanish Train" from the LP "Spanish Train". Spanish train is also on this album. I must admit that I don't enjoy his newer songs as much as I do the older ones and that's why the album gets 4 instead of 5 stars.

Lady In Red.......2006-01-10

Me Again,
Album didn't take long to download. You have just saved me 20bucks. Another skirt for me.Fantastic. Remember I am the guy who loves to wear skirts.All boys should wear skirts.

Whoopee!.......2006-01-06

Ideal for people who love Chris De Burgh and his music, or for people who despise Chris De Burgh and wish to fuel their hatred of him.

Average customer rating: Eroica Trio, Classical Music Angels Spirited style in a generous album--4.5 stars Electrifying Better still, buy the other CDs I was prepared to have a mean rant, however......

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Tracks:

1. Adagio In G Minor
2. Allegro
3. Largo
4. Allegro
5. Allegro Con Brio
6. Lento-Maestoso Allegro
7. Hungarian Dance No.6 In D Major
8. Wiegenlied, Op.49 No.4 (Lullaby)
9. Berceuse
10. Andante Moderato
11. Primavera Portena
12. Ontono Porteno
13. Vocalise
14. Aria

Customer Reviews:

Eroica Trio, Classical Music Angels.......2006-03-19

The album, "Best of Eroica," demonstrates with heavenly beauty this group's musicality, technical skill, and deep understanding of the music they've chosen. This album is a "must" for anyone who enjoys piano trios and wants to relax surrounded by transporting sound.

Spirited style in a generous album--4.5 stars.......2005-12-09

This generous album (nearly 75 minutes long) contains 14 selections from the award-winning trio's other CDs. Thus, the range of music is quite wide. The artists (Erika Nickrenz--piano, Adela Pena-violin, & Sara Sant'Ambrogio--cello), though accomplished soloists, meld their playing beautifully. The Albinoni here is the shortest of the four versions in my collection--played with spirit. The Vivaldi demonstrates their virtuosity. I think the viola shines in Brahm's lullaby. The Piazzolla pieces remind me of the concert at which I heard them play; it was spectacular. Still, a few of the pieces are not particularly to my liking--though they are played well. Also, as a baroque fan I'd like to see some Telemann, Bach, &/or Handel. Most of the pieces are very lively--not too relaxing or useful for meditation--but great for listening. But then, as a trio, they are chamber music oriented. Still, IMHO the order of pieces on the album could be improved. Overall, it's a very fine album though I like the baroque one better--just a personal preference, of course.

Electrifying.......2005-08-26

I saw them live a few years ago, and was captivated by their group chemistry and technical precision. One of my favorite modern classical groups.

Better still, buy the other CDs.......2005-05-27

As a compilation, the ladies have selected a few cuts from each of their 6 CDs to give any listener new to the Eroica Trio--named in homage to Beethoven's 3d "Eroica" Symphony, not the crass misreading offered by a previous reviewer--a singular treat, and thus serves as a good first disk. But it is a sampler of sorts, and while I think that all of their CDs are good and worth your attention, they do range in focus and style from tangos to the Baroque, to healthy doses of Beethoven, Brahms and Bach--so suit to taste. The 5 star rating I give this CD is really for the larger body of work that this disk draws from.

I was prepared to have a mean rant, however.............2005-05-07

These ladies can play!! The chemistry and emotional fire is what makes up for the corny "Erotica Trio" title, but I ask you-what would you do as a graduating classical musician to get noticed today? Our cities are riddled with out-of-work and under appreciated young classical musicians, and it's partly our fault for not telling everyone about this great art form.
One day we may see a renissance in the musical arts where knowing the works & composers of the classical cannon won't be so rare- just imagine.

Average customer rating: I love it and I give it as a gift MarMSED Diverse range but the songs are butchered...

The Best Choral Album in the World...Ever! Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Allegri | Allegri, Gregorio | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. 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Tracks:

1. Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Academy And Chorus Of St Martin In The Fields
2. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
3. Zadok The Priest - Ambrosian Singers
4. Miserere Mei, Deus - Gerald Finley
5. Veni Creator Spiritus - Choir Of The Monks Of The Benedictine Monastery Of Santo Domingo De Silos
6. Lacrimosa - London Philharmonic Choir
7. For Unto Us A Child Is Born - Ambrosian Singers
8. The Heavens Are Telling - John Shirley-Quirk
9. Panis Angelicus - Halle Choir
10. Ave Maria - Groupe Vocal De France
11. Ode To Joy - The Westminster Choir
12. Va, Pensiero - Chorus Of the Royal Opera House
13. Chorus Of Slave Girls - Chorus Of The National Theatre Of Sophia
14. Coro De Romanticos - Coro Cantores De Madrid
15. In Paradisum - Choir Of Kings College, Cambridge
16. Totus Tuus - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
17. Song For Athene - Winchester Cathedral Choir
18. Celebration - London Symphony Chorus
19. Jerusalem - Royal Choral Society

Tracks:

1. Zion Hort Die Wachter - South German Madrigal Choir
2. Pleni Sunt Coeli Et Terra - Charles Brett
3. Hallelujah Chorus - Ambrosian Singers
4. Thou Knowest, Lord - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
5. Veni Sancte Spiritus - Choir Of The Monks Of The Benedictine Monastery Of Santo Domingo De Silos
6. Awake The Harp - City Of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
7. And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth - New Philharmonia Chorus
8. L'Adieu Des Bergers - Choeurs Rene Duclos
9. Agnus Dei - Peter Barley
10. Cantique De Jean Racine - MONKS AND CHOIRBOYS OF DOWNSIDE ABBEY
11. Ave Verum Corpus - Schutz Consort
12. Begluckt Darf Nun Dich, O Heimat - Bavarian State Opera Chorus, Munich
13. Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie - Chorus Of the Royal Opera House
14. Laudamus Te - Radio France Chorus
15. Chichester Psalms - Rachel Masters
16. The Lamb - Vasari Singers
17. Agnus Dei - Winchester Cathedral Choir
18. Requiem Aeternam - Choir Of Kings College, Cambridge
19. Dies Irae - Philharmonia Chorus
20. O Fortuna - London Philharmonic Choir
21. Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1 (Land Of Hope Glory) - Royal Choral Society

Customer Reviews:

I love it and I give it as a gift.......2006-12-11

This is the first collection of choral music that I've purchased and I love it. I own copies of operas and requiems and masses, but if you attend choral concerts, as I have been recently, you learn there is a huge colletion of choral music appart from the forms I've been listening to. I appreciate the producers selecting "Song for Athene" by Tavener and "Celebration (Standing Stone)" by McCartney. They are new to me and I love them. Disk 1 ends with "Jerusalem" and Disk 2 ends with "Land of Hope and Glory." As an American I rarely hear these and I am so glad they were included. I believe this album was intended to help popularize choral music and I believe the selections do fine job towards that end.

I know snobs rage against popularizing classical music, but everyone deserves exposure to the beauty of song. I will also mention here "The East Village Opera Company" because they work to popularize opera by setting it to a rock beat. They do a fine job but also get criticized for attempting to popularize classical music.

"The Best Choral Album in the World...Ever" was so popular with my teen-age daughter that it was hard to get it back from her. I give the album as a gift to nephews and nieces.

MarMSED.......2005-08-27

The music selections are extraordinary. The only problem has to do with the balance of sound. There are some parts that are very loud, and some that are so very soft. You have to continually adjust the volume.

Diverse range but the songs are butchered..........2005-07-24

Well, this CD isn't horrible by any stretch, but it is irritating to someone who's more than a casual listener of choral music. I'm by no means as musically "literate" as many reviewers out there, but I have a collection of probably twenty-five or thirty choral CD's and this is one that will probably be gathering dust in the back of the CD book.

The peices are well-performed for the most part, but they are hopelessly edited. Beethoven's Ode to Joy is somewhere around twenty four minutes, but this CD only includes an arrangement of about five minutes. The beautiful Miserere is, uncut, almost eleven minutes but is cut down to five and a half minutes here.

Looking back, I should have realized the major editing that would be involved, just by the sheer number of peices on it. I'm familiar with a great many of them and I know they're too long to fit onto a seventy minute disc without some major cutting going on. I just didn't reason that out before I shelled out the money for it.

Bottom line. This CD has decent singing, but is nothing special. If you're a newcomer to this genre, you might get this as a quick overview of the different types of choral music out there, but if you're any kind of an avid listener, this CD will drive you insane with the severity of the cuts. Beginners, if you're looking for a great collection CD, you'd do better to look at "Choral Moods". It doesn't have the diversity in styles of this one, but it will introduce you to incredibly talented composers. To the old hats out there, steer clear of this one and look to CD's by your preferred individual composers themselves. It's more money, but much less frustration in the long run. The old sayings are sometimes the best: You get what you pay for.

Average customer rating: Reading about Paganini Unexpected Delights An unearthly hand guides his bow Excellent Introductory set of Paganini Fine compilation of Paganini

The Best of Paganini Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Paganini: 24 Caprices Paganini for Two / Gil Shaham, Goran Sollscher The Art of Ivry Gitlis Paganini: Violin Concertos Heifetz Showpieces ASIN: B00000J9H2 Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

1. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D, Op. 6: 1. Allegro maestoso - Nicolo Paganini
2. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D, Op. 6: 2. Adagio - Nicolo Paganini
3. 3. Rondo, Allegro spirituoso - Nicolo Paganini
4. I palpiti, Op.13 - Nicolo Paganini
5. Le streghe, Op.8 - Nicolo Paganini
6. Violin Concerto No. 4 In D Minor: 1. Allegro maestoso - Nicolo Paganini
7. Violin Concerto No. 4 In D Minor: 2. Adagio Flebile con sentimento - Nicolo Paganini
8. 3. Rondo galante. Andantino gaio - Nicolo Paganini

Tracks:

1. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B mnor, Op. 7 - Allegro maestoso - Various Artists
2. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B mnor, Op. 7 - Adagio - Various Artists
3. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B mnor, Op. 7 - Rondo a la clochette, La Campanella - Various Artists
4. Caprice For Violin No. 13 - Various Artists
5. Caprice For Violin No. 20 - Various Artists
6. Caprice For Violin No. 24 - Various Artists
7. Violin Concerto No. 3 in E - Introduzione Andante, Allegro marziale - Various Artists
8. Violin Concerto No. 3 in E - Adagio, Cantabile spianato - Various Artists
9. Violin Concerto No. 3 in E - Polacca, Andantino vivace - Various Artists
10. Moto Perpetuo, Op. 11 - Various Artists

Customer Reviews:

Reading about Paganini.......2007-01-25

Fans of Paganini should read Julian Livingston's novel, Paganini-The Vampire Career. In this book, P.T. Barnum has sent Henry Feder to Europe to seek out a new violinist, Nicolaties, more than 40 years after Paganini died without last rites. Nicolaties looks, performs, behaves like Paganini. Could it be him? Lots of technical references to music, as Mr. Livingston is a musician and has written 2 operas. A very interesting book for musicians, vampire lovers, and macabre 19th century European tales.

Unexpected Delights.......2001-03-16

I bought this CD after hearing of the legend of Paganini - the devil on his shoulder, the playing that made people faint, the Marfan-syndrome affected joints that allowed impossible finger contortions, the immense crowds that adored him, as they did Liszt at the piano. What I expected was to hear impossible violin artistry at work, which was definitely fulfilled. What I did not expect, however, were the marvelous interludes between the violin solos. Paganini's concerti are unlike those of Beethoven and Brahms, as the violin completely dominates the attention. But the power of the full orchestra was unexpected. These are true violin showpieces, to be certain, but they are also marvelous bits of music - when the full orchestra blasts in you can't help but smile.

An unearthly hand guides his bow.......2000-08-13

"The Devil guides his bow " was what audiences said when they heard the fast fingers of Nicolo Paganini as he performed his various Caprices and Concertos. This was not an insult. He could play with demonic speed and still maintain a great sound. He is first and foremost a violinist, a superb one. Paganini's music is also brilliant and elegant sounding. In his time, audiences were moved to tears by his slower violin movements. This proves the emotional factor is present in his music, making him a Romantic composer and nevertheless a Classical composer. Stradivari violins were being made at this time. It was a great period in music and Paganini was a legend. I highly recommend this cd containing his most gorgeous works.

Excellent Introductory set of Paganini.......2000-01-14

This is a fine compilation. Not only it includes better compositions by Paganini, it also includes some of the best recorded performance of the works as well. As a musicological interest, Grumiaux and Szerying gave revival performances of no.3 and 4. The approaches the three violinists take are interesting to note as well. Szeryng and Grumiaux's playing emphasize the lyrical, aristocratic quality, whereas Gitlis emphasizes the demonic quality. And both approaches work splendidly. This set will provide an excellent introduction for people who does not know the compositions by Paganini, and will provide great pleasure for those who knows the music but has not heard them performed by these three wonderful violinists. Strongly recommended.

Fine compilation of Paganini.......1999-12-01

This is a fine collection of Paganini. Szeryng and Grumiaux gave the modern premieres for third and fourth concertos, respectively. Grumiaux's aristocratic performance of the fourth concerto has rarely been matched. In his performance, musicianship, technique and taste are balanced in an incomparable perfection. Szeryng's noble, distinguished performance of the third concerto has also very few equals. His restrained lyricism is particularly effective in the aria-like 2nd movement. As a pleasant surprise, Szeryng's performance has a great deal of charm as well (which is not always the case). Then as a contrast, this set has a hair-raisingly demonic performance of the second concerto by under-rated Ivry Gitlis. Gitlis's approach is 180 degree opposite from lyrical Grumiaux and Szeryng. Gitlis plays the concerto as if he is an personification of the devil himself, with gut-shattering vibrato and fearless abandan. Gitlis' fine performances of 3 caprices matches in every way with Heifetz's. The other recordings in this set are also distinguished, but not quite in the same level as the above mentioned. Grumiaux's lyrical performance of the first concerto sounds somewhat pale compared to young Yehudi Menuhin's 1934 performance, and so as his recording of two variations (Ricci plays a better Le Streghe, and I don't understand why Philips did not use Gitlis' version of I palpiti, which is much better). Marrinar's competent but hardly exciting perpetuo mobile (compare with Toscanini's recording!) could have been substituted with several more of Gitlis' Paganini short pieces he recorded during the 1960's on Philips. But this compilation is definitely worth getting for the concertos nos.2, 3 & 4. And the price is good too!

Average customer rating: Wayne Hancock - Rockabilly Wayne Hancock Best of What the......????? Best of should have been a box set

Best of Wayne Hancock Wayne Hancock Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Straight to Hell Tulsa Thunderstorms and Neon Signs Risin' Outlaw Swing Time ASIN: B000929A0K Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. That's What Daddy Wants
2. Juke Joint Jumping
3. Brand New Cadillac
4. Flat Land Boogie
5. Thunderstorms And Neon Signs
6. Kansas City Blues
7. Double A Daddy
8. Knocked Out Rhythm
9. Wild Free And Reckless
10. Why Don't You Leave Me Alone?
11. Gonna Be Some Trouble Tonight
12. You Don't Have To Cry
13. Life On The Road
14. Johnson City

Customer Reviews:

Wayne Hancock - Rockabilly.......2007-05-09

I had never heard of Wayne Hancock, until I purchased a CD of Hank Williams III. He talked highly of Wayne Hancock and recommended him on the insert inside his CD case. So, without ever hearing Wayne sing, I ordered this CD of him. He's amazing and every bit as good as Hank Williams III said. Another friend of mine heard this CD playing on my car's stereo and loved it immediately. Then they also ordered it for themselves. I'd highly recommend this CD.

Wayne Hancock Best of.......2007-01-08

What a treat this was, being a new Hancock listener this was a good one to get started with. The band is great live also.

What the......?????.......2006-04-13

I cant believe that this guy isn't a household name. While I'm a big fan of Traditional Country Music, I picked this one up on a whim. How would I describe Wayne Hancock??? Well, how about Hank Penny on Meth!!!! I haven't heard this much excitement (or true musical genius) in a long, long, time. Yes, the voice takes a little getting used to, but after hearing a few songs, you relaize that only that voice could truly deliver the sound coming out of your speakers. It's no wonder Hank III is copying Wayne's delivery. While Wayne is obviously the leader of this sound, his musicians deserve the highest praise; "Brand New Cadillac" is like a punch in the gut...simply amazing guitar and rhythm work. My favorites here are "That's What Daddy Wants', "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs", and "Life On the Road". While I dont think Wayne Hancock could (or should) stick to the true Honky Tonk sound that he presents so well, it is good to see the influences of Hank Williams mixed in with balls-to-the-wall swing. I dont know if the world could handle a Wayne Hancock and Brian Setzer collaboration, but that would be a blast. I give this one a B+. Buy it.

Best of should have been a box set.......2006-03-15

Wayne has so many great songs I could not have narrowed it down to 14. All the songs on this CD are great. You don't just listen to his music you feel it. I've seen him live over 20 times and enjoy it like it's my first everytime. After you check this one out and fall in love with it grap all the others... you won't be disappointed!

Average customer rating: Alannah Myles - best of In a League of Her Own Some Essential Gems Missing Why do stars like her fall? Great CD

The Very Best of Alannah Myles Alannah Myles Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alannah Myles Rockinghorse Myle & More/the Very Best of Alannah A Rival ASIN: B00000IITY Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

1. Black Velvet
2. Break The Silence
3. Everybody's Breaking Up
4. Love Is
5. Song Instead Of A Kiss
6. Sonny Say You Will
7. Bad 4 You
8. Our World, Our Times
9. Long, Long Time
10. Family Secret
11. Lover Of Mine
12. Still Got This Thing

Customer Reviews:

Alannah Myles - best of.......2007-01-18

I bought this compilation as a Christmas present for my wife, who has been thoroughly enjoying it since.

Recommended to anyone who likes Alannah Myles ;)

In a League of Her Own.......2004-12-13

Last night I had the rare priveledge of seeing Alannah Myles Live as she brought her successful European Acoustic Club tour home to Toronto. And WOW!!!
Let there be no doubt that this woman is a STAR! In every sense of the word. She virtually radiates confidence, sexuality, and charisma.

As a Rock Vocalist, Alannah Myles is in a league of her own. There were no "Backing tracks" or "powerhouse backup Singers". It was just Alannah and she was FLAWLESS. On every song this woman demonstrated exactly why the Industry honored her with a Grammy for Best Rock Vocalist (she won out over heavyweights Melissa Etheridge, Tina Turner, and Janet Jackson) .

She opened her set with a Cover of Neil Young's "After the Goldrush" and seguewayed into her own "Honesty" from her last studio CD 1997's "Arival". Highlights were her Marlene Dietrich inspired "Dance of Love" and of course, "Black Velvet".

Her acting background and flair for theatrics really shone through in the show. When performing her Canadian #1 "Lover of Mine" she really played the part, complete with tears streaming down her face. One could only wonder whether she was thinking of Robert Plant (her former lover, whom she later mentioned) as she sang. During the second half of the show, the lights were turned way down low and she made her way from the back of the club under a veil, her path lit by a large candle which she was carrying. This as the opening chords of "Song Instead of a Kiss" were played.

Alannah also debuted a New Track from her forthcoming "85bpm" CD. Watch for the Lead Single "Comment Ca Va" to hit in 2005.

Recommended:
Alannah Myles - Very Best of
and
AMBER - My Kind of World (www.Amber-MCC.com)

Some Essential Gems Missing.......2004-07-01

The songs listed on this "Very Best Of" CD is a good start, but it does a disservice in trying to summarize the talents of one of the best rock/blues vocalists of this generation. This album is a good start for anyone trying to break away from the faint of heart Top 40 crowd. I would recommend getting the individual albums in addition to this selection to truly round out your overall music collection.

If pressed for my choice of Alannah Myles' essential titles for a Best OF collection, here are my picks.
From 'Allanah Myles'--Black Velvet (of course!!), Love Is, Still Got This Thing, and Lover of Mine.
From 'Rockinghorse'--Tumbleweed (exxccellent road trip song!), The Last Time I Saw William, Love in the Big Town, and Rockinghorse.
From 'Allannah'--Keeper of My Heart (Gonna play that at my wedding reception), Blow Wind Blow, and Irish Rain.
From 'Arival'--Bad 4 You, What Am I Gonna Do With You?, and one of the best unrequited love songs ever-Yellow Rose.

I was hooked the second I first heard 'Black Velvet' on the radio lo these may years ago. The quality of her work deserves, and I say demands, more airplay than just 'Black Velvet'. I genuinely hope more great music is made by a truly talented woman.

Why do stars like her fall?.......2002-12-12

Alannah Myles is the woman who gave us one of the most wonderful bluesrockers/powerballads of all time, "Black Velvet". Yup, this is the song she is famous for. But what a shame! She got more music worth listening too, and thats why this greatest hits cd was released.

***NOTE***
Either this release on Amazon is an old one, Amazon made a mistake or I got a special version, because this version only have 12 songs, while the one I own have 15 songs. Its the same cover, same name, its the same cd, but different versions. Could be different releases in US and Europe.
The songs lacking on this release is: "Great Divide", "What are we waiting for" and "You love who you love". I`ll mark them with a (*).

I choose to review the version I got, since it contains all the songs on this, plus the 3 above.
***NOTE END***

It was no surprise that "Black Velvet" is numero uno on the record, but hey, its her best!
Two medicore songs follow, "Breaking the Silence" and the directly bad "Everybody`s breaking up".
"Love is" is a catchy song which sounds both fresh and rocky. Great!
Then one of the sweet ballads comes, "Song instead of a Kiss", this is one of her best ballads, and you will be surprised of what you missed when you hear this. I dont know what to compare it too, it sounds so typical her, yet alike someone else. Wonderful song....which makes way to an even better song,
"Sonny Say you will" This could have been a Cher song, and it does really have that haunting feeling, a wonderful beat, just crank up the volume and float on the bass.
"Our World Our time" is a fast, upbeat and moody rocker. I love the chorus, perfect driving music.
"Long, Long time" is a sweet ballad, is sounds sad. The unusal use of drums makes it seem strange, but it is neverthless pretty good.
"Great Divide"(*) An Accustic song, the blues shines thru here. A less good song, nothing to be sad if you missed.
"Family Secret" It sounds like Tina Turner style! R&B combined with an unusual text.
"Lover of Mine" Ah the ballad of all times. Alannah`s best ballad, often used on Power Ballad collections if "Black Velvet" is already used. This had all the thing it needed to be a smash-hit. The melody is dead on, the chorus is wonderful and the text is beautiful. Love it.
"Bad 4 you" This song is so sweet, its impossible not to love it! Co-written with one of my favoriteproducers, Desmond Child, its the second best song on the record after "Black Velvet". Catchy, accustic feel, with a sing along chorus.
"What are we waiting for"(*) A Duet with a male singer, although I havent found his name. The song is pretty good!
"You love who you love"(*) A relaxed song, its hard to say anything special about it. There is nothing wrong with it, but there is nothing special either.
"Still got this Thing" The last song on the album. It had the potential of being great, and it isnt that bad. A decent rocker where Alannah has great voice.

Although she doesnt have any other major hits than Black Velvet, this compilation clearly shows that she deserves more radioplay. Bad 4 you, Lover of Mine and Sonny Say you will should make quite a few more fans of her, as they are really great songs. Otherwise this cd does only contain one really bad song, and that`s "Everybody`s breaking Up". It just doesnt fit. But look past it, and love Alannah Myles. Maybe one day she will return. Lets pray for her, and keep asking ourselves, Why do stars like her....fall?

Great CD.......2001-10-16

I truly enjoy this cd. She really is a very tallented artist. My personal favorite is "Everybodies Breaking Up"...Great song...Amazing voice. A little country, A little blues, very good.

Average customer rating: Phenomenal Great Music by a Great Composer 5 Stars aren't enough!

The Best Of César Franck Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best Of Weber Franck: Quintet in Fm; Chausson: String quartet in Cm César Franck: Piano Music Franck: Symphony in Dm; Chasseur maudit The Best of Fauré ASIN: B00000419D Release Date: 1994-08-16

Tracks:

1. Violin Sonata In A: Allegretto ben moderato
2. Violin Sonata In A: Allegro - Quasi lento - Tempo l. Allegro
3. Violin Sonata In A: Recitativo - Fantasia. Ben moderato - Largamente - Molto vivace
4. Violin Sonata In A: Allegretto poco mosso
5. Piece haroique In B Minor
6. Choral No. 2 In B Minor
7. Panis angelicus
8. Variations symphoniques

Tracks:

1. Les Eolides: Les Eolides - Symphonic Poem
2. Prelude, choral et fugue: Prelude
3. Prelude, choral et fugue: Choral
4. Prelude, choral et fugue: Fugue
5. Cantabile In B: Cantabile In B - Pierre Cochereau
6. Symphony In D Minor: Lento - Allegro ma non troppo - Allegro
7. Symphony In D Minor: Allegretto
8. Symphony In D Minor: Allegro non troppo

Customer Reviews:

Phenomenal.......2005-07-11

Undoubtedly one of the best contemporary classical works. The Violin and Piano Sonata is in itself worth the price of the CD. The grace of this music perfectly reflects the optimism and progress in late 19C-early 20th century Western civilization. No composer since has captured the magic of classical music as Franck has done.

Great Music by a Great Composer.......2003-08-21

Cesar Franck (1822 -- 1890)was born in Belgium but spent most of his life in France. For much of his career, he was a church organist and professor of organ at the Paris Conservatory. He wrote music from an early age. His early works consist mostly of piano music or works for the organ. But he discovered himself as a composer only in the last decade or so of his life. During this period, he wrote in many musical genres (typically only a single work) and produced a small number of lasting masterpieces. His work is heavily influenced by late Beethoven, Liszt, and Wagner. It is late musical romanticism at, I think, its best.

This 2-CD mid-priced set, "The Best of Cesar Frank" lives up to its name. It consists of many of the masterpieces of Franck's late years in a variety of forms. It is a convenient way to get much of Cesar Frank's music, well-played, in a single set. It includes a symphony, vocal music, organ music, music for piano and orchestra, and a work for solo piano by a variety of musicians. The CD will repay repeated hearings and give the listener a good exposure to Franck.

The most famous work on this CD is Franck's "Symphony in D minor"
which was first performed in 1889 and presented here by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Willem Van Otterloo. This is a fine performance of a much-beloved symphony. I found it emphasized the romantic, passionate character of the music with its frequent changes of tempo and mood.

But other selections on this CD I enjoyed substantially more than the symphony. Franck's greates work is probably his violin sonata in A which dates from 1886. It receives an outstanding performance on this CD from violinist Arthur Gumiaux and pianist Istvan Hajdu. The violin sonata is in four movements, which develop aspects of the same underlying theme ("cyclic" composition, typical of Franck). The music is glorious, elevated and lyrical throughout, in contrast to most of Franck's music which emphasizes contrasts between serenity and passion. The first and third movements are slow and reflective while the second and fourth are faster. The climax of this work, its final movement, is intense, reflective, and joyous all at once. It is based upon the same theme that Beethoven used as his main theme in the finale of the cello sonata in A opus 69.
Frank's work (and Beethoven's cello sonata as well) is one of the high watermarks of chamber music literature.

I also was much taken with the "Prelude, Choral and Fugue" for solo piano. This work dates from 1884 and it is performed here by pianist Eduardo Del Pueyo. This was my first exposure to this work, and I loved it. It consists of three movements which combine, to my ears, a romantic style, featuring long passages of broken chords and lyrical melodies, with baroque contrapuntal writing. I found this piece and the violin sonata the highlights of this fine collection.

Franck wrote extensively for the organ and this CD features his "Piece Heroique" which lives up to its name together with two other late and deeper works, the Choral in B minor and the Cantabile in B that are much more intense and reflective in character. Listeners who are unfamiliar with organ music, or with organ music beyond Bach, may enjoy exploring this music.

The CD also includes a lovely vocal piece "Panis angelicus" , Franck's "Variations Symphoniques" for piano and orchestra, and a Wagnerian tone poem "Les Etolides" all of which are well performed here and worth knowing.

Franck is an inspiring figure to me in that he persevered, stayed within himself, and produced some undoubted musical masterworks near the close of a long life. This disc is a fine way to get to know his music.

Listeners who wish to hear more of the best of Cesar Franck beyond the selections on this CD might enjoy his Piano Quintet in F Minor (1880) and his String Quartet in D Major (1890).

5 Stars aren't enough!.......1998-11-14

The Sonata for Piano and Violin is the most beautiful piece of music I have EVER heard. especially movements 1 & 4. The Symphony (Disc 2) is merely outstanding. Either of the pieces is well worth the entire price for the collection.

Average customer rating: This is awesome! Awesome CD!! I absolutely LOVE this! Vienna Boys do it again Wow

The Best of the Vienna Boys' Choir (Box Set) Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Humperdinck, Engelbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Josef Strauss | Strauss, Josef | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bruckner | Bruckner, Anton | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Lieder | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Christmas With the Vienna Boys Choir Christmas with the Vienna Boys Choir Angelic Voices: The Best of the Vienna Boys' Choir The Christmas Album: Vienna Boys Choir Luminosa ASIN: B00000IGUW Release Date: 2000-12-06

Tracks:

1. Mass in C major K. 317 'Coronatoin' Mass: I. Kyrie
2. Mass in C major K. 317 'Coronatoin' Mass: II. Gloria
3. Mass in C major K. 317 'Coronatoin' Mass: Ave verum corpus KV 618 - K. 618
4. Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Dies irae
5. Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Lacrimosa
6. Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Agnus Dei
7. Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Lux aeterna
8. Ave Maria
9. The Creation: Terzett: 'In holder Anmut stehn'
10. The Creation: Terzett mit Chor: 'Der Herr ist gross in seiner Macht'
11. Locus iste
12. Ave Maria
13. Abendsegen
14. Pueri concinite
15. Messiah: No. 03 Chorus: ' And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed'
16. Messiah: No. 06 Chorus: 'And he shall purify'
17. Messiah: No. 42 Chorus: 'Hallelujah'
18. Messiah: No. 51 Chorus: 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain' - 'Amen'

Tracks:

1. The Blue Danube
2. Annen - Polka Op. 117
3. Walzer - Tales from the Vienna Woods, Waltz
4. Tritsch - Tratsch Polka
5. Village Swallows from Austria
6. Pizzicat - Polka
7. Morning papers, waltz
8. Radetzky - Marsch
9. Thousand and one night, waltz
10. Heidenroslein
11. The Magic Flute: Trio
12. Innsbruck, I must leave thee
13. Aba Heidschi Bumbeidschi
14. Edelweiss
15. Do - Re - Mi

Customer Reviews:

This is awesome!.......2002-12-13

I love this bos set, especially the second one Edelweiss is simply great, it's filled with passion and truly shows the beauty of music.But if you had already bought Ave Maria and Edelweiss please don't buy this one, they are the same, this CD is just perfect!

Awesome CD!!.......2002-06-07

Wow...That was my first word when I listend to this CD.

I like classical numbers more than like traditional songs of
other countries, so the 1st one was wonderful
(Of course as well as the second one.)

When you want to relax, you may choose the 1st one, but
if you want to be excited, choose 2nd one!!

You will feel as if you were out of this world.

I absolutely LOVE this!.......2002-02-20

When I received this album, I found that it was much, much more than I had expected. The angelic, pure, innocent yet DEFINED voices of these boys add the spark to your day. (at least to mine!)

The first CD is absolutely beautiful choral music which is really relaxing. I DO prefer boys' singing to adults, because it just sounds so much better.
When I bought the CD, I wasn't expecting much out of the second CD because I bought it for the first CD's sake, but the second CD turned out to be my real favorite.
Not that I don't adore the first one, but the second one is SO IRRESISTABLY CUTE!! whenever I listen to it, I keep on smiling and going "awww. isn't this cute!"
It is REALLY sweet and fun to listen to. I just LOVE this CDs and want to give 10 stars out of 5, but obviously there are limitations, so..

Well, if you like choral music, you won't regret getting this one.

Vienna Boys do it again.......2001-08-18

Their performance is just superb. If you like classical music. I find this elevating my spirits.

Wow.......2000-09-06

What can really be said about this two CD set except "Wow." The tone quality and emotion contained in the music is incredible, and I don't think there's another boys' choir out there who can match it. The rendition of Schubert's "Ave Maria" alone is worth buying the CD. Amazing. Between the two CD's there is a great variety of music as well, ranging from the soft, sad "Locus Iste," to Johann Strauss' polkas. There is a piece for every mood. These CDs are more than worth the money and rank among the favorites in my collection.

Average customer rating: George Dalaras- The Very Best Wonderful Sampling of Dalaras Style "The Very Best of" ... really is! Another "Best of" but perhaps not an essential Dalaras album

The Very Best of George Dalaras George Dalaras Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Portrait Di Efchon Mondo Greece The Running Roads Putumayo Presents Greece: A Musical Odyssey ASIN: B00004VVYD Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

1. You Deserved A Better Love
2. Night
3. My Pleasure, The Pain
4. Karanti (Heavy Swell)
5. Agrigento
6. Dazzling Eyes
7. The Ballad Of Feelings And Delusions
8. Luna Rossa (Red Moon)
9. Hasta Siempre
10. One Night In Leverkusen
11. Even If I Want You
12. Ships On Land
13. Destiny
14. A Stranger And An Enemy To You
15. Don't Get Angry, My Love
16. Good Luck
17. I've Told You Before
18. White Dove

Customer Reviews:

George Dalaras- The Very Best.......2007-04-01

The title says it all!!!!! It is my favorite cd from George Dalaras!!! Many good tracks on this... Great live performances too!! You will not be sorry or disappointed in this cd!!!!

Wonderful Sampling of Dalaras Style.......2006-04-03

Fantastic! Soulful! Passionate!
No other word necessary, to decscribe this CD.

"The Very Best of" ... really is!.......2001-05-23

This is one CD I will never get tired of hearing. George Dalaras has a golden voice, a smooth style of singing Greek, the songs are poetic (all translated) and very emotionally appealing. The previous reviewer must have been a guy - women will love this CD! George Dalaras expresses true feelings with sincere passion. From begining to the end - it is great! There is no in between! Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Another "Best of" but perhaps not an essential Dalaras album.......2000-08-07

Every couple of years, Minos Records, which owns all rights to Dalaras songs, comes out with a "Best Of" compilation of George Dalaras. They can get away with this for 2 reasons. Dalaras does A LOT of recording and collaborative work with other artists, both domestic and foreign, and two, Dalaras' discography has grown so enormous that there are thousands of ways to re-package older titles. Unfortunately, save for four or five songs, this ablum is not essential to own. The recent album "A Portrait" does a much better job of showcasing Dalaras's wide musical aptitude and stunning voice, while mixing both live and studio offerings. This is not to say that this is not a good album, it is. Furthermore, the frist 3 tracks, for example, come off a very recent album and collaboration with Serbian composer Goran Bergovic ("Thessaloniki-Yannena..."). However, too many of the other tracks are somewhat plodding ballads that serve better to create moods rather than the more intense emotional experiences that he is so famous for. So if you haven't bought Dalaras ablums recently, go ahead with this one, but my advice is to go with "A Portrait" also available here at Amazon.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Rondo-Allegro Vivace
3. Soave Sia Il Vento
4. Andantino
5. Confutatis And Lacrymosa
6. Molto Allegro
7. Minuetto
8. La Ci Darem La Mano
9. Sleigh Ride
10. Allegro Assai
11. Vol Che Sapete
12. Allegro Con Brio
13. Overture

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Adagio
3. Kyrie
4. Andante
5. Molto Allegro
6. Der Holle Rache
7. Rondo Alla Turca
8. Andantino
9. Menuetto
10. Larghetto
11. Tempo Di Menuetto

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