Teddy

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With its muted trumpet solo and exhortation of "My car's right outside, we can leave right now," Teddy Pendergrass's "Come Go with Me" is the "Born to Run" of seductive soul. While Pendergrass's plea has perhaps less of a metaphysical aspect, there's also no doubt by song's end that he's every bit as triumphant as Bruce Springsteen as he drives away. As laidback as any of Pendergrass's albums--even the speediest of the three disco tracks, "Do Me," implies a certain languidness--Teddy is a fine souvenir of the period when he was the ladies' man of choice in R&B. Along with Life Is a Song Worth Singing and TP, it's choicest among his albums. --Rickey Wright

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Average customer rating: Teddy Thompson's Torch & Twang Fresh and innovative From a non-country fan... No longer "just" the son of...................... He's too cool for the room (so join the cult)

Up Front and Down Low Teddy Thompson Manufacturer: Verve Forecast ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Urban Folk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Separate Ways Sweet Warrior Easy Tiger Release the Stars Teddy Thompson ASIN: B000QXDCI8 Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

1. Don't Ask Me To Be Friends

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Yes, Teddy Thompson's parents are renowned folkies Richard and Linda Thompson. And, sure, he's spent the past few years touring the world with his good friend Rufus Wainwright, who recently wrote a song about their inimitable relationship called "Nobody's off the Hook." But it's Thompson's rich, twangy voice that deserves the spotlight. After turning out two thoroughly underappreciated albums of original material--it would be pushing it to even call them cult favorites--the lovelorn singer-songwriter takes on a dozen classic country tunes on Up Front and Down Low. It's a good fit, the bitter sentiments the inform his own work paired with the sterling melodies of Ernest Tubb's "Walking the Floor Over You" and Elvis Presley's "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone." Thompson gives each of the tunes a masterful makeover, polishing them up with an all-star cast of players that includes Iris DeMent, Tift Merritt, and Marc Ribot. Wainwright offers string his own "Down Low" into the mix without breaking the mood. It's the kind of stuff that could represent a breakthrough moment, as long as nobody gets distracted by the fact that he was born and raised in a Sufi commune. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

Teddy Thompson's self-produced Upfront & Down Low features his angelic voice in distinctive and heartfelt readings of beloved country classics: George Jones' "She Thinks I Still Care" Ernest Tubb's "Walking the Floor over You" and Merle Haggard's "My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers." It also includes Dolly Parton's bittersweet "My Blue Tears" and the Elvis Presley chesnut "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone."

Customer Reviews:

Teddy Thompson's Torch & Twang.......2007-07-24

One usually doesn't think of men as being classic torch singers, but with UP FRONT AND DOWN LOW, New York-based young Brit singer/songwritier Teddy Thompson makes a stunning claim to that style of heart-achey pop music. Backed with tasteful arrangements on classic country tunes and his one original, Thompson unleashes his clear, plaintive and often soaring tenor to astonishing effect - particularly on "Walking the Floor Over You", "My Heart Echoes", "She Thinks I Still Care", Dolly Partron's "My Blue Tears" and his own "Down Low". Thompson delivers terrific phrasing on all tracks, especially putting over the wonderfully sarcastic edge of "You Finally Said Something Good (When You Said Goodbye)", which opens with a jaunty string quartet cakewalk. That number and the witty "Let's Think About Living" are the most upbeat among the album's 12 listed and one hidden track, a sweet and mournful "Don't Ask Me to Be Friends". Listeners who enjoyed Thompson's contributions to the BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN soundtrack will be delighted to find that UP FRONT AND DOWN LOW continues his forary into classic country & western music and delivers one of 2007's best sung albums in the process. No doubt about it - Teddy Thompson is absolute torch and twang. Look out, k.d....

Fresh and innovative.......2007-07-22

This is the best (new) album I've heard in years. The arrangements are
great. It sure beats 99% of what's being released as country music-
even though this CD is in the "pop" section at the stores.

Teddy Thompson is my kind of singer-not trying to sound like anybody
else (even though there is a little, but less twangy, Dwight Yoakam
in a couple of the tracks). I hope he does some more of the older
country classics with a couple of his own songs thrown in.

I could only rate this album 5 stars, but would have rated it higher.

From a non-country fan... .......2007-07-19

I guess this is technically a country album, but he brings a very folk/alt vibe to these songs. The result is just beautiful. Really, from start to finish. The emotion carried in his voice is so very moving. Just so soulful and touching.
If country isn't your "thing" I still say there is a place in any alt-rock collection for this CD. Perfect for a night of missing that certain someone. Perfect for a night of drowning your sorrows. Perfect for that long trip you didn't want to make in the first place. Ah, it's just perfect.

No longer "just" the son of.............................2007-07-19

Richard and Linda Thompson. I first heard of Teddy Thompson on the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack and have purchased all of his CD's. This one is no disappointment. As a country music fan, I love this CD so far, after just 2 listens. Teddy hits all the right notes, metaphorically speaking, and uses just the right amount of great backup vocals and musicians. I am taking a road trip this weekend and can't wait to crank up the speakers and listen to this CD several times in about 6 hours.
Great work, Teddy!

He's too cool for the room (so join the cult).......2007-07-18

When last I considered Teddy Thomp'son, he was building his cult. A very elite cult, because 'Separate Ways seemed to be so special that you could say, well, a lot of people just didn't have ears good enough for it.

Except it wasn't "special." And it wasn't "too good." It was great writing and great music and a remarkable voice, start to finish, without a single dud. I don't know why only a few of my nearest and dearest flipped for it. Maybe because it was depressing, in a wonderfully funny way.

Like this line: "I wish when the phone rang/it wasn't always you."

Not exactly a universal sentiment, is it?

So let's call Teddy Thompson an acquired taste --- until the day one of his songs becomes an unlikely hit and tens of thousands rush back to fall in love with all the great music they so breezily rejected.

And what of the follow-up to "Separate Ways"?

It's no follow-up at all. "Upfront & Down Low" is country. Classic country, if you will: songs by George Jones, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, the Everly Brothers, Elvis. Thompson uses a standard backup band, but he adds a string section, courtesy of the arranger responsible for the strings on Nick Drake's CDs.

Sounds like a vanity project? Not in the least. Teddy Thompson --- who didn't hear music that wasn't country until he was 16 --- understands this music completely. And delivers it authentically. But that understates. What happens in "Upfront & Down low" is captured magic, the alchemy of great taste and a compelling voice.

I went to see Teddy Thompson preview this CD in a downtown club. It was one of those rare nights: a small room, no more than a hundred people in the audience, all of them very much on the singer's side. Two violinists, a cellist and a string bass player came onstage first, then a drummer and a slide guitarist, then Thompson. Hard to miss him --- he was wearing a white suit. "I'm from the corporate office of Willie Wonka," he explained.

Naturally he apologized for the tone of the songs: "These songs are depressing. That's what country music is about."

But the songs needed no apology. They were flawless, if not exactly fun, and the title song, which he wrote, just might be the best. That song was, of course, the most depressing. Funny. I can't get it out of my head.

Average customer rating: Good singer Teddy Thompson - Separate Ways Breathtaking young talent Diamonds This is a great album

Separate Ways Teddy Thompson Manufacturer: Verve Forecast ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Urban Folk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Teddy Thompson Up Front and Down Low Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man Martha Wainwright Release the Stars ASIN: B000BMPQVK Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. Shine So Bright
2. I Should Get Up
3. Everybody Move It
4. I Wish It Was Over
5. Separate Ways
6. Sorry To See Me Go
7. Altered State
8. Think Again
9. That's Enough Out Of You
10. No Way To Be
11. You Made It
12. Frontlines

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Biological determinists who find a poster boy in this 30-year-old singer/songwriter will miss just what's exceptional about the talent emerging on his second album. Certainly if your father were Richard Thompson, you'd have him play guitar on your record too. The son, however, has made an album as crafty in pop, lush in roots, and unguarded in emotion as any of his peers--and his sound, while clearly indebted to the acoustic foundations of British folk-rock, is his own fusion of L.A. singer/songwriter sweetness and Wallflowers-esque AOR rock. He's also finding his own way into songwriting, turning quotidian phrases into deadpan wit--"Being happy is easy if you're dumb," he sings on "That's Enough Out of You"--or letting everyday speech reveal a troubled honesty. "I can change my mind but not my blood," he admits on the title track, as strings and scuffling snare build tension. His arrangements leave ample space for his voice, a bell-bright instrument with a deceptive range, to open up his melodies. By layering harmonies from longtime pals Rufus and Martha Wainwright, as well as his mother, Linda Thompson, Teddy gives those melodies the shine, even ambition, of pop outreach--even if, as he sings on the opening track, he wants to "shine so bright it hurts." --Roy Kasten

Album Details

2005 Studio Album from the Young Progeny of Richard and Linda Thompson, who Both Makes Appearances as Well as Rufus and Martha Wainwright, the Band's Garth Hudson, Jenni Muldaur (Daughter of Maria Muldaur) and Many Others. As the Times of London Exclaimed, "not Since Jackson Browne Issued from 1970s California a Succession of Mournful Masterpieces Has a Songwriter So Completely Nailed the Sense That, in Every Celebration, the Sense of Imminent Regret Hovers... Brilliant...". Or If that Isn't Enough, Q Magazine States, "Finely Crafted Songs...effortless Grace"

Customer Reviews:

Good singer .......2007-07-10

Mr Thompson latest release has some awesome songs that stand out with his voice sound awesome & awesome arrangements & awesome musicianship & they are songs 2&4 & 6-8. The rest of the songs feel out of place that just not the right material for his voice & there just fair to so so. So id pass this CD up & wait til the next cd he puts out is different with more songs that would suite his voice that would be awesome.

Teddy Thompson - Separate Ways.......2007-06-15

Teddy Thompson is a singer songwriter with an entrancing voice who sets his unique yet everyday lyrics to haunting melodies that go straight to your heart. These are songs you want to hear over and over again. I have not heard a voice this good since Elvis. This album is fabulous.

Breathtaking young talent.......2007-02-06

Teddy Thompson's voice is stunning, not just it's natural beauty but the subtle delivery I associate with much more seasoned performers. It makes me think of George Jones and Johnny Cash and the way they could turn a song inside out. The arrangements on Separate Ways are similarly nuanced. I'm of his dad's generation, but if I were in my 20s, I'm sure I'd be playing this album non-stop. As it is, I've got it mixed into my playlists.

Diamonds.......2007-02-05

Six years after his self-titled debut, Teddy Thompson, son of rock royalty Richard & Linda Thompson, follows with his sophomore set. Thompson's vocals make him an expressive singer with excellent power to touch our emotions. My favorite track is "Altered State" with its pretty melody, driving beat, sizzling lead guitar and darker lyrics, "I like to live in an altered state, it makes me love all the things I hate." "Think Again" is an exceptional track combining a unique melody and Teddy's resonate vocals mining the emotion from his lyric, "Don't give in, this isn't what you want; Feelings change, morning brings rain." "I Should Get Up" has a chugging beat that gets your toe tapping with Teddy's vocals caressing each note, making one think about those times when events sap your feelings and exhaust the spirit, "I feel so warm in my room; I'm safe & sound inside my tomb." Other tracks are also strong like the lovely but dark "Everybody Move It" with Rufus & Martha Wainwright on background vocals, and his amazing vocals on the title track. Thompson has one of the best voices in pop and writes with emotional depth. There are enough diamonds here that making a path to "Separate Ways" satisfies soundly. Enjoy!

This is a great album.......2006-12-08

If you like singer-songwriters, he is one of the best recording today. Try him if you like Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, or Damien Rice.

Average customer rating: Do they give us something to talk about? Sadly Disappointed My love is gone but not forgotten What a PHENOMENAL duo father & son made! Eddie Levert Sr. and Gerald Levert (RIP) give us "Something To Talk About"

Something To Talk About Eddie Levert Sr. & Gerald Levert Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep it Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship In My Songs Double Up Father and Son So Much Better ASIN: B000PSJDDM Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. Bad Habit
2. Slip Away
3. S.O.S
4. Get To Know Me
5. Make It With You
6. Something to Talk About
7. The Simple Life
8. Can't Get Right
9. That What I Do
10. Tapped

Album Description

Before the sudden passing of the great Gerald Levert, he teamed up with his father Eddie Levert Sr. one more time to record this smash album. The last time the two worked together they released a great collection of music with the album Father and Son.

Customer Reviews:

Do they give us something to talk about?.......2007-07-29

For the true Eddie and Gerald Levert fans, this is a culmination of the best work of two of the world's "soul singers." I was skeptical that they would be able to do justice to Something to Talk About, as I'm a big Bonnie Rait fan, but she would be proud of their cover. My personal favorite on this disc is the cover of Bread's "Make It With You." I realize how much I am going to miss Gerald's voice.

If you are a fan, this is one you definitely must add to your collection.

Sadly Disappointed.......2007-07-17

I was sadly disappointed with this CD. Unfortunately, it sounded like it was not completed prior to Gerald's untimely passing and Eddie's voice was digitally added to the tracks.

My love is gone but not forgotten.......2007-07-03

I have listen and cried just to hear the strong and handsome voice of a man I LOVE so Dear. Gerald's music is a blessing to me, I Thank God he allowed Gerald to pass this way! The CD is an AWSOME piece of work, if you do not have this project in your collection. I urge you to get it, you will be blessed.

What a PHENOMENAL duo father & son made!.......2007-07-02

Eddie Levert Sr. & Gerald Levert were perhaps one of the most soulful, powerful duos to ever live in my opinion. What may be most perplexing about the second collaboration between father and son, SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT, the follow-up to the exceptional FATHER & SON, is the pair sound even closer vocally than they did on FATHER & SON. Indeed, history may have never seen two voices who complemented each other any better than Eddie Levert, Sr. and his greatly missed son, the late (hard to say that), great Gerald Levert. While FATHER & SON will always be the definitive duet set between the two, SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT is a brilliant effort, finished just prior to Levert's sudden death in November 2006. There is no "Wind Beneath My Wings" or anything that is as soulful as the brilliant, better-than-original remake of the O'Jay's "You've Got Your Hooks In Me", but soul, sweat, and vocal perfection ooze throughout SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. I have to say, Gerald would be so proud, and I know Eddie is definitely proud of this fine addition to the Levert catalogue. If only Gerald were still here...

The album starts with the rousing "S.O.S.", where any Levert fan instantly recognizes the power and soul of the Leverts. The production is contemporary enough not to sound dated, but soulful enough to recall the power and vigor of 1970s soul. "I Like It" doesn't downgrade or sacrifice any quality, keeping both the new and old alive via soulful production. Once again, the melding of two voices with only small variants makes for another hit. One of my personal favorites follows via the Grammy worthy "Close & Personal" in which both Leverts bear their souls and achieve such a raw grit within their voices. The production lies somewhere between R. Kelly's "steppin' music" and vintage 70s & 80s sou. Equally good is the follow-up track, "That's What I Do", where the Levert men slow the tempo down and sing a beautiful ode to women - one of the most tear-wrenching duets of the album, where Levert tells the woman she should be "given carte blanch". The refrain is certainly the most catchy and most beautiful of the entire album, making you wish that the 4:08 track lasted for days. While not necessarily as good as "Close & Personal" or "That's What I Do", the great "Bad Habit" provides the fifth consistent track of SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. The refrain is absolutely marvelous in which the duo sings: "I can't let you go, baby you've become my bad habit..." I have to say the Levert men NEVER miss a step nor a beat.

"Slip Away" features production reminiscent of the sensual R&B sound of the 1980s and once again the Levert's provide for another top-rate number. The remake of "Something To Talk About" doesn't rival "Wind Beneath My Wings" for the best cover track, but it is a very worthy remake with very smooth background vocals that absolutely make the track. Honestly, the Leverts are very good at covers, moreso than a number of other artists. "Make It With You" isn't bad either while "Tapped" is another personal favorite of mine in which any doubt of datedness with the group is erased with its playful production job. "A Situation" isn't the best track on the album, but it is definitely solid and above par. "Get To Know Me", the penultimate track is very welcome here while
"The Simple Life" proves to be phenomenal ending to an overall exceptional final album by the duo that should've lasted forever.

Overall, there isn't a misstep on SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. It is well produced and I think it is another exceptional addition to the R&B market in 2007, which I think has been very strong this year in particular. Gerald Levert, you will never be forgotten. Your music and musical contributions are timeless; death can't make us forget you. 4 stars.

Eddie Levert Sr. and Gerald Levert (RIP) give us "Something To Talk About".......2007-06-25

You can't say that you're a fan of r&b music if you don't know anything about Eddie Levert, who is a member of The O'Jays and Gerald Levert (RIP), who was a member of Levert, LSG and had a grand total of 9 solo CDs and 1 CD with Eddie previously entitled "Father & Son". I grew up listening to Levert and their classics such as "Pop Pop Pop Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", "Just Coolin'", "My Forever Love", "Baby I'm Ready", "I'm Still Waiting", "All Season", "Quiet Storm", "ABC 123", and "Rain". Gerald Levert then went solo with such classics as "Baby Hold On To Me w/Eddie Levert, "Can't Help Myself", "That's The Way I Feel About You" w/Mary J. Blige, "Strings Strings", "Baby U Are", "You're A Keeper", "(They Long To Be) Close To You" w/Tamia and "Funny". Out of all of Gerald's solo CDs my favorite ones have to be "G", "Private Line", and "The "G" Spot. I found out that Gerald would be releasing a solo CD in January of this year and that it would be entitled "In My Songs". Eddie Levert starts the CD with a short intro and Gerald takes care of the rest. My favorite tracks ended up being the title track, "I Don't Get Down Like That", "Sweeter", "Wanna Get Up With You", "Hang In There" and "Is This The Way To Heaven?". "In My Songs" then became my favorite solo CD from Gerald Levert. The last CD that I heard Eddie Levert on was a CD that was released by The O'Jays in 2004 entitled "Imagination". My favorite tracks ended up being the stellar slow jams "Make Up" and "Why You Wanna Settle For Less".



I didn't even know "Something To Talk About" was going to be released until I was doing some father's day shopping on amazon.com. "Father & Son" was the 1st CD from Eddie & Gerald and it featured the classic "Already Missing You" and a nice update to the O'Jays' "You Got Your Hooks In Me". "Something To Talk About" was released just in time for Father's Day on June 12, 2007.



The CD starts off with my favorite track on the entire CD, the silky, smooth "S.O.S.". Gerald breaks down a situation where his woman has left him and he's trying to see if she is ever going to return. He apologizes for what he has done wrong. He just doesn't feel that what he did called for her to leave him for good. Eddie plays the point guard on the track and gives a nice assist on the track. "I Like It" sounds just like a track that would have been on "In My Songs". This uptempo jam is definitely another one of my favorites as Eddie & Gerald tells us how a particular woman is making them feel. "Close & Personal" is an adult steppers' jam and even if you don't know the actual dance you'll be out on the dance floor doing your favorite 2 step to the track. "That's What I Do" reminds me of "Sweeter" from "In My Songs" as Eddie & Gerald are asking a woman why would she be settling for 2nd best and not try to be with someone like them that would put her 1st and treat her 100% better. "Bad Habit" continues the tradition of Gerald Levert making sexy slow jams for the ladies like he did on "Deep As It Goes" on "In My Songs" and how he did on LSG's (Levert, Sweat, Gill) "My Body". Eddie & Gerald talk about how being with this particular woman has become a bad habit for the both of them. Just as someone would have a favorite cookie, candy or type of food as a bad habit. "Slip Away" describes a situation where Eddie & Gerald just want to get away with their lady and take a vacation. The whole point is just to take a break from their everyday lives to just be able to spend time with their lady. "Make It With You" has Gerald & Eddie telling women to not be afraid to take chances when trying to get to know who they feel is a special person because of things that may have happened in the past. That doesn't mean get to know every man that tries to get to know you. It means that if you meet someone special you never know what the future may hold if you just take things a day at a time, so don't be afraid of the situation. "Tapped" has Gerald & Eddie talking about a woman or women who haven't had any good lovin' in awhile. Since their history with men may not have been good, they decide that want to listen to their girlfriends and pick up some of their bad habits. Sometimes, as Gerald says in the song, you have to "give it up and turn it loose" and just have some fun sometimes. "A Situation" has Gerald & Eddie describing a course of events where they may have met a pretty lady and even may have wanted to "Do Thangs" but since they are already in a situation that they can't play a part in anything like that. Any man should be able to understand this song because events like these happen often for us. "Get To Know Me" has Eddie & Gerald talking about how women should try to get to know the real them instead of paying attention to them being celebrities or anything that tabloids or some kind of rumor may have said about them. "The Simple Life" is Something To Talk About's "Wind Beneath My Wings". The song is definitely a thoughtful slow jam and if you really listen to the track you may actually learn something and be able to apply something to your everyday life.



The title track, although Eddie & Gerald do give a nice effort, just doesn't work for me. However, that doesn't take anything away from the overall quality of this CD. If you liked Gerald's and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas' effort on "In My Songs", then you'll definitely enjoy Eddie Levert Sr.'s, Gerald Levert's and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas' effort on "Something To Talk About". If you have ever been a fan of Eddie and Gerald's music then you shouldn't pass up on this classic.



Correct track listing:



1) S.O.S.

2) I Like It

3) Close & Personal

4) That's What I Do

5) Bad Habit

6) Slip Away

7) Something To Talk About

8) Make It With You

9) Tapped

10) A Situation

11) Get To Know Me

12) The Simple Life



James' Top 5



1) S.O.S.

2) I Like It

3) Bad Habit

4) Tapped

5) A Situation



Honorable Mention



The Simple Life

Close & Personal

Make It With You

That's What I Do

Slip Away

Average customer rating: Fun--but not great aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh! Disappointment would be an understatement Zzz... another set of hopes are smashed

Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys Various Artists Manufacturer: Anti ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings The Harry Smith Project: The Anthology Of American Folk Music Revisited (2 CD/2 DVD BOX SET) American Sea Shanties and Songs Orphans [Fold-out Digipak with 24-page booklet] Shanties & Songs of the Sea ASIN: B000GGSMD0 Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Cape Cod Girls - Baby Gramps
2. Mingulay Boat Song - Richard Thompson
3. My Son John - John C. Reilly
4. Fire Down Below - Nick Cave
5. Turkish Revelry - Loudon Wainwright III
6. Bully In The Alley - The Old Prunes
7. The Cruel Ship's Captain - Bryan Ferry
8. Dead Horse - Robin Holcomb
9. Spansih Ladies - Bill Frisell
10. High Barbary - Joseph Arthur
11. Haul Away Joe - Mark Anthony Thompson
12. Dan Dan - David Thomas
13. Blood Red Roses - Sting
14. Sally Brown - Teddy Thompson
15. Lowlands Away - Rufus Wainwright & Kate McGarrigle
16. Baltimore Whores - Gavin Friday
17. Rolling Sea - Eliza McCarthy
18. Haul On The Bowline - Bob Neuwirth
19. Dying Sailor to His Shipmates - Bono
20. Bonnie Portmore - Lucinda Williams
21. The Mermaid - Martin Carthy & the UK Group
22. Shenandoah - Richard Greene & Jack Shit
23. The Cry Of Man - Mary Margaret O'Hara

Tracks:

1. Boney - Jack Shit
2. Good Ship Venus - Loudon Wainwright III
3. Long Time Ago -White Magic
4. Pinery Boy - Nick Cave
5. Lowlands Low - Bryan Ferry w/Antony
6. One Spring Morning - Akron/Family
7. Hog Eye Man - Martin Carthy & Family
8. The Fiddler/A Drop Of Nelson's Blood - Ricky Jay & Richard Greene
9. Caroline and Her Young Sailor Bold - Andrea Corr
10. Fathom The Bowl - John C. Reilly
11. Drunken Sailor - Dave Thomas
12. Farewell Nancy - Ed Harcourt
13. Hanging Johnny - Stan Ridgway
14. Old Man of The Sea - Baby Gramps
15. Greenland Whale Fisheries - Van Dyke Parks
16. Shallow Brown - Sting
17. The Grey Funnel Line - Jolie Holland
18. A Drop of Nelson's Blood - Jarvis Cocker
19. Leave Her Johnny - Lou Reed
20. Little Boy Billy - Ralph Steadman

Amazon.com

Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski hatched the idea for Rogue's Gallery while filming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"--that idea being to cast genteel rock superstars like Bono, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Andre Corr, and Sting to reinterpret gritty seafaring standards for an exhaustive 43-track double-disc set produced by Hal Wilner. Throw in a bunch of credible folk stars (Loudon Wainwright III, Richard Thompson), their offspring (Rufus, Teddy) and a string of other curious characters (Jarvis Cocker, Antony) and what results is one of the strangest compilations in recent memory, if not exactly the most historically authentic or, well, digestible. Nick Cave embraces the role just a little too hard on "Fire Down Below," while Ferry can't help but sound like he's singing for the cast of "The Love Boat," but cut through the chaff and there is some real bootie here: Bono's "Dying Sailor to His Shipmates," Jolie Holland's "The Grey Funnel Line" and "Boney" by a mysterious tramp called Jack Sh**, which must be some kind of anagram for Johnny Depp. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

While working on the two "Pirates Of The Carribean" films, Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski became fascinated with the lore and fable of the pirates and sailors who ran the high seas. Enter legendary producer Hal Wilner, who brings his knack for matching maverick musicians with extraordinary material. Artists on this double disc set include Bono, Sting, Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, and many more. "Rogue's Gallery" offers a look at the hardships, the horrors, the lusts and lurid depths, and the crystal beauty that led men to the sea in ships for hundreds of years.

Customer Reviews:

Fun--but not great.......2007-07-03

What a concept--a pirate song co-produced by Verbinski and Depp inspired by the "Pirates of the Carribean" series. It should be great and in places, it is. The big question I came away with is--who is Jack Sh**? That one definitely has me guessing.

I won't belabor the song content or the production value. I think the most notable reviews have got that down pat, although I'm not marking down as far as they have because I'm giving points for originality being a fan of Spike Jones and some other truly demented people.

One thing to note: this is not a CD you'd buy if you were looking for something to amuse your kids. Some of the content is very bawdy and Mom and Dad would have some serious 'splaining to do to the little pirates. There's both some language and some situations that are more twisted than a Hangman's knot.

aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!.......2007-06-09

Some of the songs are quite good(mellow)others a little odd. Its what I expected, but not what you would expect.

Disappointment would be an understatement.......2007-06-04

It is not unusual to find sea shanties performed by not the greatest musicians or singers in the world. It is not unusual to find shanties sung by people who have difficulty keeping perfect pitch, or tempo. But at least they understand what the music is about, and sing it with heart and enthusiasm and a love for the genre.

Hal Wilner should stick to whatever genre it is that made him know enough to be approached by labels, because he clearly has no understanding, and less enthusiasm for *this* genre.

If you love lively music from the maritime era, you can only be bitterly disappointed by this collection. Out of 43 tracks, I found 15 that were salvageable. Sort of.

I've already tossed this onto the pile to go to the resale shop. It wasn't worthy the cost of shipping.

Zzz..........2007-04-04

I have to admit that I have no idea what kinds of music the pirates sang aboard their ships. I know it probably wasn't "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me," but I expected something different than this. I think my expectations have been colored by groups like The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Tossers, and the Real McKenzies. I have an annual Pirate Party and I was hoping to find some good music here to get people in the mood for a treasure hunt or pirate liar's dice, but instead, the music on this CD is something I'd put on if the party went on too long and I wanted to encourage people to leave. Some of it is actually awful and the rest is too slow and plodding to inject much energy into any situation.

I appreciate what was attempted here (contemporary artists paying homage to sea chanteys in the spirit of our romanticized version of the pirate era) but it just doesn't really work. The effect is similar to what would be achieved if the London Philharmonic Orchestra attempted to play rap "music" with Luciano Pavarotti rhymin' while flashing gang signs.

another set of hopes are smashed.......2007-03-29

the selection of titles attracted me. The quality of the arrangements, the voices, and the music---are all quite bad.

It is VERY sad that these same titles, could not have been produced for quality. They sound like a nightmare.

Average customer rating: A few exceptional songs New to Teddy Thompson Wake Up! This is a great CD! Strong effort A very fine unassuming debut

Teddy Thompson Teddy Thompson Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Separate Ways Brokeback Mountain Up Front and Down Low Fashionably Late Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man ASIN: B00004WJXD Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. Wake Up
2. Love Her For That
3. Brink Of Love
4. So Easy
5. All I See
6. All We Said
7. A Step Behind
8. Missing Children
9. Thanks A Lot
10. Days In The Park

Amazon.com

Given the lullaby that Richard Thompson wrote to commemorate his son's birth ("There's nothing at the end of the rainbow / There's nothing to grow up for anymore"), Teddy Thompson turned out reasonably cheerful. True, when the British folk-rock legend's son sings "It's not so much that you left / It's that you didn't come back" on "A Step Behind," you can hear echoes of dad's droll delivery, melancholy modes, and waltz-time signatures. But Teddy's voice is sweeter than his pop's, whether crooning on the Crowded House-like "Wake Up," harmonizing with Rufus Wainwright on "So Easy," or even dropping allusions to letter bombs on the wry "Thanks a Lot." With tasteful musical assistance from producer Joe Henry's band (as well as Papa Richard), this eponymous debut is a low-key introduction to a rock offspring worth hearing. --Bill Forman

Customer Reviews:

A few exceptional songs.......2007-02-15

I bought this CD on the strength of "Wake Up" which I thought was just a fantastic piece of song writing. The rest of the disk was a little underwhelming in the knock my socks off sense. But as with many albums repeated listening brings forth a few gems that I really, really like. "All we Said" and "So Easy" are very nice songs and have made it to my iTunes/iPod rotation. It's also a thrill to hear Richard Thompson's guitar work on several tracks. 3 stars is not a knock against this CD - I rarely ever give 5 stars to anything unless it is absolutely stellar.

New to Teddy Thompson.......2006-07-05

Bought this to compliment the newer, second CD Separate Ways - which I find I cannot stop listerning to.

This is quite good too

Wake Up! This is a great CD!.......2005-11-10

The first song, "Wake Up", is a moving masterpiece and in an ideal world would have been a huge hit. "So Easy" is a silky, clever duet with Rufus Wainwright (who, by the way, co-wrote "Missing Children" with Thompson on this album and does another duet with him on the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack--these two are a great musical partnership!). Other highlights are the sadly ruminative "A Step Behind", the countryesque "Missing Children" and the pugnacious "Thanks A Lot." There's also a surprise, a stunning beautiful cover, with Emmylou Harris, of one of the great Everly Brothers songs, "I Wonder if I Care As Much." The other songs are good too, if not as melodically memorable. On some, Teddy does indeed have a remarkable aural resemblance to James Taylor. I understand he has a new record coming finally, with Verve Records, and am greatly looking forward to it. Also check out his two songs on the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack. Could "I Don't Want to Say Goodbye" be Oscar-bound? A very promising artist.

Strong effort.......2005-08-24

I bought this after hearing Persuasion on the Richard Thompson Greatest Hits cd. It's very good. Teddy is a strong songwriter and has a much better voice than his father. A strong addition to the Gramercy Park brat pack.

A very fine unassuming debut.......2003-08-26

I wonder why the official reviewer and most of the other reviewers on here fail to mention Linda Thompson? One of the virtues of Teddy Thompson is that he inherited more of his voice from his mom than from his dad.

This album is a youthful debut. As such, it will occasionally have a bit of a callow feel on tracks such as "Missing Children" and "Love Her for That." Most of the material is at least solid and "All I See," later cut by his mom, is a quite wonderful melancholic ballad. I see no reason to criticize Teddy for being at the start of his creative career; he'll get better. What I find especially pleasing about this album (besides the lovely guitar work from dad and company) is the understated quality of it. This is where Linda's pedigree comes through again. It is not usual for a young artist to be so restrained. Indeed, comparison with Rufus Wainwright's "Poses" is instructive: Rufus' album is a testament to the artist's infatuation with his own extroverted cleverness while Teddy's album is honest and simple. I suppose it's obvious which album I listen to more.

I, for one, look forward to another Teddy Thompson album, however long that takes.

Average customer rating: Teddy P.... strong collection

The Love Songs Collection Teddy Pendergrass Manufacturer: The Right Stuff ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bedroom Classics, Vol. 1 Greatest Slow Jams Love Songs Teddy Pendergrass - Greatest Hits Beautiful Ballads ASIN: B00011V8B8 Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. Come Go With Me
2. When Somebody Loves
3. Love TKO
4. Can't We Try
5. I Miss You
6. Turn Off The Lights
7. Close The Door
8. Do Me
9. Is It Still Good To Ya
10. All I Need Is You
11. The More I Get, The More I Want
12. You're My Latest Greatest Inspiration
13. Heaven Only Knows
14. The Love I Lost
15. Only To You
16. It's You I Love
17. It's Time For Love

Customer Reviews:

Teddy P...........2005-04-21

His deep-rooted soul and sexy singing burst onto the scene when others were still doing 4 part harmonies, wearing galactic costumes and practicing cheographed steps! He gave to women what no other male solo performer had ever given them; hot, melting, dripping raw sensuality on wax! His "For Women" only concerts were bold, legendary and always Sold Out! Not many artists present or past can touch that! His "Live" shows were something to behold!

This is a nice collection of his "love-making jams" and well worth the investment of your money! It's one solid song after the other...and further illustrates what's missing today with so many soul singers! Good music, good writing and good delivery! His performance on the Ashford and Simpson penned "Is It Still Good To Ya" is enough to make you stop what you're doing and turn the volume all the way up! And my all time favorite TP song is here too "Can't We Try." This CD goes beyond enjoyable, it's just plain necessary for any real soul collection!

strong collection.......2004-02-02

Teddy Pendergrass brought flavor to these cuts.His voice truly is smoking on these cuts. they are as fresh now as when they dropped back in the day.the production&Instrumentation go hand in hand with the Gritty vibe that Teddy Pendergrass brings.

Average customer rating: Timeless indeed Defining Moment NGDBs Finest Hour? One of Rock's 10-best American albums Uncle Charlie and his dog Teddy

Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Symphonion Dream Stars & Stripes Forever Will the Circle Be Unbroken (30th Anniversary Edition) Dirt, Silver & Gold Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Vol. 3 ASIN: B000087DSO Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Some Of Shelly's Blues
2. Prodigal's Return
3. The Cure
4. Travelin' Mood
5. Chicken Reel
6. Yukon Railroad
7. Livin' Without You
8. Clinch Mountain Backstep
9. Rave on
10. Billy In The Low Ground
11. Jesse James
12. Uncle Charlie Interview
13. Mr. Bojangles
14. Opus 36
15. Santa Rosa
16. Propinquity
17. Uncle Charlie
18. Randy Lynn Rag
19. House At Pooh Corner
20. Swanee River
21. Uncle Charlie Interview #2/The End/Spanish Fandango
22. Mississippi Rain
23. What Goes On

Customer Reviews:

Timeless indeed.......2007-03-22

I think I was about 4 or 5 when my grandmother bought this album for me at a local department store, because it had the song "House at Pooh Corner" on it. That was in 1970 or 1971. I grew up with the record and still love it, at age 41. It still sounds fresh and sunny. For me "Some of Shelly's Blues" and "The Cure" are the standout tracks, but it's all great stuff. As another reviewer here has said, this record is timeless.

Defining Moment.......2006-08-24

The other reviews here are more eloquent and can tell you why you must have this in your collection. All I can add is that this album defines a very specific moment in music and social history. I was in an alternative college in 1970, and there were a few records that were the soundtrack of the hippie freak culture of the time. There were a lot of heavy trippy tracks, there was a lot of British blues, and then there were albums which simply made you happy; they made you dance like you were at a fiddle contest, they made you felel emotion and made you relax "and float downstream". This particular Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album defined the folk rock freak movement better than any of the others (except the music of The Band which is much "heavier"). I don't like the other Dirt Band albums, because I don't like the heavy country flavor of them. This album, however, broke through and made its own genre. I can't imagine anyone not listening and being mesmerized from start to finish by the entire experience. Definitely on a Top Ten must-have list along with the Beatles, Neil Young, Cream, Randy Newman, Donovan, Derek and the Dominos (Eric Clapton), John Mayall (with Eric Clapton), Bob Dylan and The Band.

NGDBs Finest Hour?.......2005-07-08

I had already heard the Dirt Band when this album was released.
I bought the single "Buy for me the rain" and thought this was a great group, worthy of an extended listen. Well, for some unknown reason, I never bought the first couple of albums they released. All that changed when I heard "Mr. Bojangles" on the radio. I was right. This was a band to listen to and to follow.
Mr. Bojangles, Travelin' Mood, Some of Shelly's Blues, Santa Rosa, Chicken Reel, Yukon Railroad, House at Pooh Corner...all great songs. And the amazing thing was..this band could also do country and bluegrass, as well as being a top notch rock n' roll band. Fiddles are on there, as well as banjos, mandolins, and a host of other instruments rarely (if ever) used by a rock band before. Now, to be fair, The Monkees and the Hollies had used banjos before, and the Monkees also used steel guitar, but had never incorporated these instruments into their over all sound the way NGDB did. I was just blown away. I am still blown away by the Dirt Band to this day, although they went pretty much mainstream country for awhile. But give Uncle Charlie a listen, then listen to Welcome To Woody Creek (their latest) and tell me they haven't gone full circle (no pun intended). The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band..Uncle Charlie and His Dog Teddy...good stuff indeed.

One of Rock's 10-best American albums.......2004-10-07

Albums that change things, define genres and otherwise make profound statements don't come along too often. You're lucky if lightning strikes once. With the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, it hit twice -- with "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and before that with this incredible album, "Uncle Charlie."

From the first second of this album, as John McEuen's slammin' banjo kicks off Mike Nesmith's "Some of Shelley's Blues," you know you've discovered something special.

Producer Bill McEuen just turned on the machines and let the band cut loose, and when it was done he pieced together the songs in an order that at times seems almost poetic. I'm tempted here to say that this is a "concept" album but I'll be darned if I could state exactly what that concept is.

What you find is a band that could play literally anything from country to bluegrass to rock to blues to folk and yes, even classical. Plus, you get the band's most lasting hit, their take on Jerry Jeff Walker's "Mr. Bojangles," which is still considered the standard take on this song.

The band also champions such songwriters here as Nesmith and Randy Newman, and in turn deliver what are probably considered the paramount versions of those songs, too. Their super-loud version of Buddy Holly's "Rave On" ( a song I saw them use more than once during encores to let the audience know that they were tired and it's time to go home now -- they'd crank the amps to ear-blistering levels for this one) is one that I'm sure would have made Mr. Holly think, "man, why didn't I play it like that?"

John McEuen does stuff on this CD that still drops my jaw when I listen to it. His banjo playing here rivals anything else he's ever done, even the great, good-as-Scruggs's stuff on "Circle."

I have never met anyone who didn't like this album and I probably never will. You'll like it, too. It's timeless. It's wonderful. And it's absolutely perfect.

Uncle Charlie and his dog Teddy.......2004-06-05

Those who don't have this record simply don't know what they're missing. I mail-ordered it after checking some reviews: I was interested in the Country-rock phenomenon, I liked the Eagles but I knew there was more to the genre than that. I was rewarded with this magnificent album: each single player seems transfixed by the lightning of inspiration, the music is great and brilliantly executed, Hanna's singing captures the spirit of the whole project. This simply IS Country-rock: banjo, harmonica and accordion fluttering in and out between the dusty guitars and the rusty percussions. The rythmic patterns change from song to song, some instrumental afterthoughts thrown in here and there show to the full the extrordinary skills of the band, both as composers and performers. You just can't sit still as you play the record: you sing along, dance the fast-paced rockers, enjoy the soulful ballads. It's a wonderful record, everytime I listen to it I am moved beyond tears. Everybody who has a decent record collection absolutely has to have Uncle Charlie!

Average customer rating: The Billboard collection of the early years Authentic Originals More Big Hits in Their Original Forms

Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1958 Danny & The Juniors , The Champs , and The Teddy Bears Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music 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 Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1959 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1957 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1960 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1961 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1955 ASIN: B0000032IQ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. At The Hop - Danny And The Juniors
2. Tequila - The Champs
3. To Know Him Is To Love Him - The Teddy Bears
4. It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
5. Get A Job - The Silhouettes
6. Hard Headed Woman - Elvis Presley
7. Little Star - The Elegants
8. Bird Dog - The Everly Brothers
9. Yakety Yak - The Coasters
10. Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Customer Reviews:

The Billboard collection of the early years.......2006-03-16

To press the best 10 songs of a year on a CD was a good idea and very helpfull to find and get the music you like. Whether Rock 'n Roll or Pop Hits , all is great. Check it out for yourself and listen these CD's.

NOTE: I am a german custumer , and my english language is not the best. Check out my profile.....

Authentic Originals.......2005-02-17

In response to one prolific reviewer, I know people from New York, the greater South and California who remember Conway Twitty's "It's Only Make Believe" as an iconic song of the early rock years (the only one they remember though he made several other good ones). The Teddy Bears song is a bit of rock history as the group included Quick Draw Phil Spector who later created the "wall of sound" for the Crystals, Ronettes, etc. Unless you can find these songs included in a larger selecion, I say go for this package of charted hits.

More Big Hits in Their Original Forms.......1998-06-29

The year's biggest chartbusters are all here with great sound quality. 1958 was a banner year for rock and roll, and this collection does a good job of representing what all the fuss was about.

Average customer rating: Teddy Bear WHAT CAN I REALLY SAY???? Exactly Like I Thought It Would Be! A fine collection that had room for more... The MAN's man's balladeer...

Greatest Slow Jams Teddy Pendergrass Manufacturer: The Right Stuff ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Love Songs Collection Love Songs Bedroom Classics, Vol. 1 Greatest Slow Jams Teddy Pendergrass - Greatest Hits ASIN: B000056O1O Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

1. Somebody Told Me
2. And If I Had
3. The Whole Town's Laughing At Me
4. Close The Door
5. It Don't Hurt Now
6. Can't We Try
7. Love T.K.O.
8. Turn Off The Lights
9. You're My Latest Greatest Inspiration
10. It's Time For Love
11. Now Tell Me That You Love Me
12. Come Go With Me

Customer Reviews:

Teddy Bear.......2007-05-13

This is a very good cd and it brings back a lot of old memories.

WHAT CAN I REALLY SAY????.......2005-03-05

They dont make music like this anymore. And it's unfortunate. Teddy Pendergrass MEANT IT when sang a song. You can feel it. You can taste it. Soul R&B from this era is totally different from what it is today. These guys actually cared about their music FIRST. The almighty dollar was nice, dont get me wrong, but for artists like Teddy Pendergras, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osbourne, etc. their music, and the quality of their music, came first. Todays artists will put out any old piece of crap just for the money. Their music has no soul. This is a beautiful album. I love to put this album on and just let it run. Teddy has such a beautiful voice and his lyrics come right from his heart and soul. When Mr. Pendergrass is hurting in a song, the listeneer is also hurting. This music is timeless. I wish todays artists would wake up.

Exactly Like I Thought It Would Be!.......2004-07-22

Teddy Pendergrass put it down on every slow jam on this album. Every song is classic, but the masterpieces everyone has heard. Close the Door, Love TKO, Turn Off The Lights, You're My Latest My Greatest Inspiration, Come Go With Me. Everything is crystal clear and timeless. The lyrics are beyond greatness and the instrumentation beautiful. Simply Put it's a must have. Don't hesitate!

A fine collection that had room for more..........2003-06-16

Despite its featuring some of TP's most popular slow jams it could have included "Is It Still Good To Ya?" which is the crowning moment of the "TP" album. With that exception, this is one nice compilation full of romantic gems from an R&B legend.

The MAN's man's balladeer..........2003-04-13

Alright, class, I don't think I ask for much in my music, na'mean? Jus' a nice groove, lush n' firm vocals an' some content I can relate to. Not even necessarily relate to, jus' sumpin' with SUBSTANCE, 'cause my mind is starved for that in this year 2003. I grew up hearin' Teddy Pendergrass, my sister was ALL ABOUT some Teddy P. an' I picked it up from that point. Is' jus' that voice, is' guttural an' raw yet seductive at the same time, e'nuff 'ta work two bodies up into a frenzy. Serious point though, listen to this at nighttime, by a fireplace, with a woman, an' some wine. She might think you pourin' it on a lil' thick when she heats 'Love T.K.O.' an' 'Close the Door', but when that 'Turn Out the Lights' comes on, ohhhh man, is' ON! Teddy'll be screamin' an' shoutin' an' you'll be pretty much sangin' along. This disc is a must fa' the bachelor's pad or the player's ball, 'cause if you think you got game an' your collection is missin' Teddy P., then, son, you don't have no idea what you're doin'. Alright, class dismissed. For homework tonight, go buy this CD. If I don't see no struttin' or no confident smiles when y'all come back, I'm'a mark you down as a zero, 'cause I'll know you ain't do your homework.

Average customer rating: Simply the Best Proving Once Again Pres Was Still On Top Young got top billing but check out Teddy Wilson's playing TOP OF HIS GAME One of The Best Jazz Albums Out There

Pres and Teddy Lester Young - Teddy Wilson Quartet Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lester Young with Oscar Peterson Trio Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson (20-Bit Master) The Jazz Giants '56 Body & Soul Lester Young Trio ASIN: B00000472M Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. All Of Me
2. Prisoner Of Love
3. Louise
4. Love Me Or Leave Me
5. Taking A Chance On Love
6. Our Love Is Here To Stay
7. Pres Returns

Customer Reviews:

Simply the Best.......2006-09-18

Indeed, this is Young at his best; in his later years he may have been less consistent than in his youth, but when he was good, boy was he good or what?
Did Teddy Wilson help make this album a masterpiece? Oh, I believe he did - since he didn't change his style very much, since he wasn't flamboyant or selfdestructive and since he lived and played consistently for very long, Mr. Wilson is not appreciated enough, but he is, I believe, the essence of swing and one of the best jazz pianist ever.
Compute for your self - his work in Benny Goodman trio and quartet is more than brilliant (check the great Carnegie Hall concert), sessions he arranged with Billie Holiday and a veritable who-is-who in jazz of the 30's (Roy Eldridge, Lester Young, Benny Goodman, Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges...)are irreplacible, whereas his work with the Pres in the 50's proves how swing was still alive and kicking at the time.

Young and Wilson share the spotlight for me on this album, but it would be a shame not to mention great bass player Gene Ramey and the great (if not the greatest) swing drummer Jo Jones who knew Pres very well from their Basie years...
"All of me" is my favorite, but "Louise" and other performances are equally beautiful...

Proving Once Again Pres Was Still On Top.......2006-07-11

There is a common misconception that's been going around jazz circles for a long time now that when Pres got out of the army in the mid forties that his playing went drastically downhill and that few of his recordings after that time are worth acquiring. That is a complete crock and this album (recorded in 1956) proves it along with many other albums like "Jazz Giants '56", "With The Oscar Peterson Trio". and "Pres and Sweets" just to name a few. There are no bad songs on this album. Every song is wonderful, although "All of Me" and "Pres Returns" and "Prisoner of Love" (what soul he really puts into that one!) are probably my favorites. Take my word for it and get this album. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Young got top billing but check out Teddy Wilson's playing.......2006-03-11

Lester Young was a figure of legend for me, but not a breathing presence in any of the music I spend time with now. His work with Billie Holiday was familiar, but though her voice may be timeless, the orchestrations are very much of that time.

I bought this on the recommendation of another Amazon reviewer who thought Young was in top form and felt this CD was essential. He was wrong about Young but right about the CD, and at $5.99 you should buy it, for this quartet is a beautiful thing when they click.

As for Young, he's amazing about half the time. Teddy Wilson is amazing ALL THE TIME and his trio, including Gene Ramey and Jo Jones, had a good thing going. Wilson swings and inspires Young to his best work since 1952, and probably his last really meaningful recording.

As a historical note; Young had been hospitalized to clean up from drugs and alcohol in 1956 and he had a small resurgence in his playing in the aftermath of his hospital stay. That's wonderfully evident in 4 of these 7 tracks. On them you can hear the sound that influenced so many tenor players and easily holds up with the best of what you'd hear now. Really.

Unfortunately, Young's renaissance was short lived and that's also evident on two or three tracks where Young slides into the notes and slurs them, is sluggish in his timing and his playing sounds more drunk than high. Wilson and company are such pros that even Young's wayward solos don't slow them down or dampen their apparent enthusiasm.

This isn't just another "historic" recording for the serious jazz historian/collector. This are high-spirited and often thrilling recordings, notably on All of Me and Louise.

TOP OF HIS GAME.......2005-07-27

This is a classic session and highlights once again that Lester Young could still produce the goods almost right up to his death as stated below by previous reviewers.

Here the great tenor displays some great emotional intensity with a strong swing which became more evident in his latter records. Stand outs are "All of Me" and "Prisoner of Love". A true gem!

One of The Best Jazz Albums Out There.......2005-06-20

This album is truly a gem. This is a good example of a combo that really works well. During the 40's and 50's Norman Granz put together a lot of superstar combinations on the Verve label. Some of which did not always work out well. Buddy Rich on the album Bird and Diz is a good example of that. But this combination works perfectly. The smooth, light tone of Lester Young and the wonderful keyboard technique of Teddy Wilson on piano really compliment each other well. Pres is at the top of his game throughout this album, proving once again that Pres was still making top quality recordings in the later years of his career. Every song on this album is great and I definitely recommend this album for all jazz fans.

Christian Music:

1. Testing Positive
2. The Best Of [Explicit Lyrics] [Extra tracks] [Limited Edition] [Import]
3. The Best of Lamont Dozier [Import]
4. The Best of Mary Wells
5. The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
6. The Definitive Collection [Import]
7. The Facts of Life
8. The Great [Box set] [Import]
9. The Jones Girls/At Peace With Woman [Import]
10. The Second Adventure [Import]

Christian Music

christian music

Christian Music

Family Anthology

Classical Hits of Tchaikovsky

Disturbed Folk V.2

You're My Best Friend [Import]

Disco Plus [Import]

G-Force

Elevacion [Import]

Gaia [Original recording remastered]

Electric Fire [Extra tracks] [Import]

Creation

Gently, Down the Stream

Electric Hellfire Kiss [Import]

Antologia

We Want Moore!

Mandy Patinkin