| 1. No Ordinary Love |
| 2. Feel No Pain |
| 3. I Couldn't Love You More |
| 4. Like a Tattoo |
| 5. Kiss of Life |
| 6. Cherish the Day |
| 7. Pearls |
| 8. Bullet Proof Soul |
| 9. Mermaid |
Love Deluxe,Sade,Sony,Adult Contemporary,Pop,Popular Music,R&B,Sophisti-Pop,Urban
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Love Deluxe
Sade Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000051XXD Release Date: 2000-11-21 |
Tracks:
- No Ordinary Love
- Feel No Pain
- I Couldn't Love You More
- Like A Tattoo
- Kiss Of Life
- Cherish The Day
- Pearls
- Bullet Proof Soul
- Mermaid
Customer Reviews:
Sade's music is always soothing to my ear.......2007-07-02
I still listen to her albums from over 10 years ago and they still sound new to me.
I will always buy her music for as long as her melodies make my ears feel wonderful.
A Delightful Album!.......2007-05-11
My order took too long to arrive, although finally arrived and I'm happy with it.......2007-01-19
Quintessential Sade.......2007-01-12
smoothly classic.......2006-10-26
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Grease - Deluxe Edition
Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , and Stockard Channing Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000C16OQ Release Date: 2003-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Grease - Fankie Valli
- Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
- Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
- You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John
- Sandy - John Travolta
- Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon
- Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
- Greased Lightnin' - John Travolta
- It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
- Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
- Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
- Rock N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
- Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
- Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
- Born To Hand-Jive - Sha-Na-Na
- Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
- Mooning - Cindy Bullens
- Freddy, My Love - Cindy Bullens
- Rock N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
- There Are Worse Things I Could - Stockard Channing
- Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
- We Go Together - Olivia Newton-John
- Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fain
- Grease (Reprise) - Frankie Valli
Tracks:
- Grease (Instrumental Version) - Gary Brown
- Summer Nights (Sing-A-Long Version) - Jim Jacobs
- Hopelessly Devoted To You (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
- You're The One That I Want (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
- Sandy (Sing-A-Long Version) - Louis St. Louis
- Greased Lightnin' (Single Version) - John Travolta
- Rydell Fight Song (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
- Greased Up And Ready To Go (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
- Grease Megamix: You're The One That I Want/Greased Lightnin'/Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
- Grease Dream Mix: Grease/Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
- Summer Nights (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
- You're The One That I Want (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
Amazon.com
There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03
The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.
Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26
This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.
Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06
Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.
This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.
The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.
If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15
Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26
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Love Makes the World (2CD Deluxe Edition)
Carole King Manufacturer: Rockingale Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OMD4HA Release Date: 2007-05-08 |
Tracks:
- Love Makes the World
- You Can Do Anything
- The Reason
- I Wasn't Gonna Fall In Love
- I Don't Know
- Oh No, Not My Baby
- It Could Have Been Anyone
- Monday Without You
- An Uncommon Love
- You Will Find Me There
- Safe Again
- This Time
Tracks:
- Birthday Song
- Love for Christmas
- Where You Lead, I Will Follow
- Lo Que Tú Eres Para Mí
- Two Hearts
- Love Makes The World (Video)
- Safe Again (Video)
- Making of the album - Behind the Scenes featurette (Video)
- Interview with Carole King (Video)
Album Description
New Deluxe 2-CD edition of album originally released in 2001. Includes over 40 minutes of bonus material on a bonus enhanced CD that contains five additional tracks plus two music videos, a video interview and a behind-the-scenes featurette. Also includes the theme from Gilmore Girls "Where You Lead, I Will Follow" - which is available for the first time ever on a Carole King album.Customer Reviews:
IF MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECTLY..........2007-07-30
Other than that, look at that CD cover - whoddathunk that an old Mother Earth hippie like Carole King had such a smokin' little bod???
Excellent cd!.......2007-06-28
THIS is how it's supposed to be..........2007-06-21
Here is an absolutely wonderful record. Carole's songwriting is, of course, as good as ever. And, surprise, so is her voice. The whole album is a joy to listen to. New songs done the old, FABULOUS, way.
If you're new to Carole, start with "Tapestry"; that's basic. Everyone with ears needs to have "Tapestry". For a second purchase, try this. You'll love it. Promise.
Maybe not a 5!.......2007-06-19
Coming home..........2007-06-10
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Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition)
Nacio Herb Brown , Gene Kelly , and Arthur Freed Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006JOF3 Release Date: 2002-10-01 |
Tracks:
- Main Title/Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
- Fit As A Fiddle (And Ready For Love) - Gene Kelly
- Tango (Temptation) - MGM Studio Orchestra
- All I Do Is Dream Of You - Debbie Reynolds
- All I Do Is Dream Of You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
- Make 'Em Laugh - Donald O'Connor
- Beautiful Girl Montage - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
- Beautiful Girl - Jimmie Thompson
- You Were Meant For Me - Gene Kelly
- You Are My Lucky Star (Outtake) - Debbie Reynolds
- Moses - Gene Kelly
- Good Morning - Gene Kelly
- Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
- Would You? - Betty Noyes
- Broadway Melody Ballet - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
- Would You? End Title - Gene Kelly
- Singin' In The Rain (In A-Flat) - Debbie Reynolds
- Finale - Gene Kelly
- Main Title (Alternate Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
- Beautiful Girl (Alternate Version/Tempo Track) - Gene Kelly
- Would You? (Unused Version) - Debbie Reynolds
- Would You (Duet) (Unused Version) - Gene Kelly
- Beautiful Girl (Unused Original Version) - Jimmie Thompson
- Singin' In The Rain (Alternate Vocal) - Gene Kelly
- Should I (Unused Instrumental) - MGM Studio Orchestra
Tracks:
- The Broadway Melody - Charles King
- You Were Meant For Me - Charles King
- The Wedding Of The Painted Doll - James Burroughs
- Singin' In The Rain - Cliff Edwards
- Should I - Charles Kaley
- Beautiful Girl - Sam Ash
- All I Do Is Dream Of You - Gene Raymond
- Broadway Rhythm - Frances Langford
- I've Got A Feelin' Your Foolin' - Robert Taylor
- You Are My Lucky Star - Marjorie Lane
- Would You - Jeanette MacDonald
- Good Morning - Judy Garland
- Singin' In The Rain - Judy Garland
- All I Do Is Dream Of You - Judy Garland
- Dignity - MGM Studio Orchestra
- Stunt Montage (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
- First Silent Picture (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
- Have Lunch With Me - MGM Studio Orchestra
- Dancing On A Rainbow - Arthur Freed
- Singin' In The Rain (Radio Broadcast) - Arthur Freed
- Broadway Melody Ballet (Original Version) - Gene Kelly
Amazon.com
A vibrant tribute to MGM's legendary confluence of brains, talent, hard work, ambition--and dare we say it?--massive egos, Singin' in the Rain long ago took its rightful place among the first rank of the studio's dizzying catalog of film musicals. This double-disc, 46-track 50th-anniversary edition features all of the film's familiar songs, as well as numerous outtakes and extended versions, many culled directly from the film's original recording masters. Its second disc also chronicles the film's clever--if studio imposed--self-referential musical gambit of recycling a slate of Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown songs from Metro's first decade by including 14 of the originals, including performances by Jeanette McDonald, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Freed himself. Featuring a dozen previously unreleased recordings and an illustrated booklet containing the insightful reminiscences of the film's original writers, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, it's the ultimate musical companion to one of cinema's magical, enduring masterpieces. --Jerry McCulleyAlbum Description
The complete 50th Anniversary Edition and a bonus disc featuring the original recordings that inspired the 1952 MGM classic! Includes 12 previously unreleased tracks 'Would You?' (duet) (unused version), 'Beautiful Girl' (unused original version), 'Singin' In The Rain' (alternative vocal), 'Should I' (unused instrumental), 'You Were Meant For Me', 'All I Do Is Dream Of You', 'Broadway Rhythm', 'You Are My Lucky Star', 'Would You?', 'Dancing On A Rainbow' plus 'Broadway Melody Ballet' (original version). Rhino. 2002.Customer Reviews:
the perfect movie.......2007-03-10
Who can say what is beatiful? Look at faces of Gene and Stan during the shooting on the set: whole concentration and attention for everything.
This is a unique moment in their story, and in the story of cinema.
Unforgettable.
I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!!.......2007-01-28
Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie.......2006-06-16
Great CD.......2006-03-20
musical memories.......2006-03-14
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Seasons of Love
Michael Ball Manufacturer: Music Club Deluxe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000CDGTNM Release Date: 2006-03-15 |
Tracks:
- Seasons of Love
- Have I Told You Lately
- No Matter What
- Song for You
- Loving You
- All I Ask of You
- First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Show Me
- Everybody's Talking
- If Tomorrow Never Comes
- My Heart Will Go On
- I Don't Want a Lover
- Because You Loved Me
- Cry Me a River
- Stormy Weather
- Way We Were
- You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
- Wind Beneath My Wings
Tracks:
- Love Changes Everything
- Always on My Mind
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
- House Is Not a Home
- How Deep Is Your Love
- I Believe I Can Fly
- Losing My Mind
- Against All Odds
- Love on the Rocks
- Memory
- Someone to Watch Over Me
- Tell Me on a Sunday
- Never Coming Back
- Tell Me There's a Heaven
- If I Can Dream
- Something's Coming
- You Made Me Love You
- We Have All the Time in the World
Album Description
Michael Ball is one of Britain's most popular multitalented entertainers. This collection brings together his best known songs from the stage and screen alongside many interpretations of modern classics. Also includes the smash hit 'Love Changes Everything'. Music Club. 2006.Album Details
This Collection Brings Together his Best Known Songs from Stage and Screen Alongside Many Interpretations of Modern Classics and Includes the Hit "Love Changes Everything."Customer Reviews:
Wonderful, But..........2007-01-30
Michael does again!!!.......2007-01-29
Michael Ball is the best singer of truly popular music:.......2006-11-09
A Must for Michael Ball Fans.......2006-04-26
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Love Deluxe
Sade Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000028VD Release Date: 1992-11-03 |
Tracks:
- No Ordinary Love
- Feel No Pain
- I Couldn't Love You More
- Like A Tattoo
- Kiss Of Life
- Cherish The Day
- Pearls
- Bullet Proof Soul
- Mermaid
Customer Reviews:
Sade's music is always soothing to my ear.......2007-07-02
I still listen to her albums from over 10 years ago and they still sound new to me.
I will always buy her music for as long as her melodies make my ears feel wonderful.
A Delightful Album!.......2007-05-11
My order took too long to arrive, although finally arrived and I'm happy with it.......2007-01-19
Quintessential Sade.......2007-01-12
smoothly classic.......2006-10-26
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Fiddler on the Roof (Deluxe Edition) (1964 Original Broadway Cast)
Various Artists Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000099SZ2 Release Date: 2003-06-03 |
Tracks:
- Prologue - Tradition
- Matchmaker
- If I Were a Rich Man
- Sabbath Prayer
- To Life
- Miracle of Miracles
- Dream
- Sunrise, Sunset
- Wedding Dance
- Now I Have Everything
- Do You Love Me?
- Rumor
- Far From the Home I Love
- Anatevka
- "Along the Way We Dropped a Number of Songs..." [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- When Messiah Comes [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- "Here's a Song That Was to Have Been in Fiddler..." [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- How Much Richer Could One Man Be? [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- "It's Very Seldom That Jerry Bock and I Have Written for Stars..." [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- If I Were a Rich Man [*] - Sheldon Harnick, Richard Leonard
- If I Were a Rich Man [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- Recording Session [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- Zero [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- Where the Dancing Girls Went [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- Musical With a Sad Ending [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- Appeal of the Show [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- "Do You Love Me?" [*] - Sheldon Harnick
- Sunrise, Sunset [*] - Sheldon Harnick
Amazon.com
Fiddler on the Roof is one of Broadway's great classics. Based on the tales of Sholem Aleichem, the musical tells the humorous and heartbreaking story of the milkman Tevye as he tries to maintain the simplicities of his traditional life even as his daughters grow up and Russia heads toward revolution. Many of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's songs have become touchstones of popular culture, including "Tradition," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Sunrise, Sunset." As Tevye, Zero Mostel leads--and at times dominates--the original 1964 Broadway cast, displaying irrepressible swagger and bluster. A young Julia Migenes plays his middle daughter, Hodel, while those who only know Bert Convy as a game-show host will be surprised by his pleasant voice as her suitor. The CD includes two previously unreleased songs but no lyrics. --David HoriuchiCustomer Reviews:
The original first time way..........2007-05-09
This is simply THE classic recording of a classic musical. I like the intimacy of the pit orchestra over the inflated version on the soundtrack (as soundtracks almost always are).
If I were a rich man, this is still the recording I would own.
Sure Miss Zero.......2007-01-08
One Of A Kind.......2006-07-28
Zero Mostel was one of those larger than life personalities the likes of whom we don't have anymore. Mostel, Merman, Channing, Bert Lahr...they didn't so much create a role as embody it with their personalities, but they were so huge, the result would be thrilling. Tevye was tailor made for Mostel, loud, comic and ultimately endearing. The kind of role he was a master at adapting himself too.
This recording captures all of that beautifully. The entire cast is wonderful. (Bea Arthur as Yente!!) Though some great actors replaced Mostel on Boadway, Herschel Bernardi, Harry Goz, most recently Alfred Molina, etc. and they created different and more realistic portrayals, it was Mostels signiture role and it's a gem.
A Timeless Classic.......2006-07-25
Great!!! .......2006-06-17
P.S. Let us pray the rerelease this album with the missings songs.
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Coming Home
Tim "Love" Lee Manufacturer: Stereo Deluxe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MRP33A Release Date: 2007-03-20 |
Tracks:
- Incog - He Needs Me
- The White Sport - She Is Groovy
- Brother From Another Planet - Moochin'
- Stuntmen - You're The Best Find
- Al Chem - No Hopper
- Dub Syndicate - Wellie
- As One - Triumphant
- Tim "Love" Lee - First Base Bossa (7" version)
- Kings Have Long Arms - Pigeons Carry My News
- Antena - Ingenuous
- Gudrun Gut - Move Me (Thomas Fehlmann Tango Shuffle)
- Jammin' Unit - Never Been On E
- SJD - LSM
- Tara Busch-First Girl On Mars - Imaginary Audience
- Broadcast - Chord Simple
- Mescalito - Rambla
- Skylab - Ghost
Album Description
After a short stint as Hammond player with Katrina and The Waves(!) at the end of the 80s, Tim "Love" Lee started producing what has since amounted to quite a repertoire of well-tempered (in both senses of the word) bouncing music, rocking the living room and dancefloor alike: remixes for artists such as Shantel, Gus Gus and Soul Wax, two groundbreaking albums of his own ( Confessions Of A Selector, The Continuing Confessions Of Tim 'Love' Lee), and records by Groove Armada, Tom Vek, and others, which he released on his label Tummy Touch.
For Coming Home he has now collected 18 of his all-time favorite tracks. This remarkably homogenous mixture breathes the special 'Love' vibe of the unpretentious Brit; not by compulsively dragging out the obscure, but by masterfully bringing together intertwining tracks by (amongst others) Dub Syndicate, As One, Thomas Fehlmann/Gudrun Gut, The White Sport and Jammin Unit. We hear Dub bass see-sawing next to Bossa Nova, circling ambient beats, whilst a Tango sample muscles its way onto the dancefloor, where crooked synths linger and barenaked bongos illuminate the night in the glow of low-lying mirror balls...!
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Lexicon Of Love (Deluxe Edition +20 Bonus Tracks)
ABC Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00042YL4A Release Date: 2004-11-22 |
Tracks:
- Show Me
- Poison Arrow
- Many Happy Returns
- Tears Are Not Enough
- Valentine's Day
- Look of Love, Pt. 1
- Date Stamp
- All of My Heart
- 4 Ever 2 Gether
- Look of Love, Pt. 4
- Overture
- Tears Are No Enough [7"]
- Alphabet Soup [12" Mix]
- Theme from Man Trap
- Poison Arrow [Jazz Mix]
- Into the Valley of the Heathen Go [Outtake]
- Alphabet Soul [BBC Swapshop Version]
Tracks:
- Tears Are Not Enough [Demo Version]
- Show Me [Demo Version]
- Surrender [Demo Version]
- Overture [Live]
- Show Me [Live]
- Many Happy Returns [Live]
- Tears Are Not Enough [Live]
- Date Stamp [Live]
- Look of Love [Live]
- All of My Heart [Live]
- Valentine's Day [Live]
- 4 Ever 2 Gether [Live]
- Alphabet Soup [Live]
- Poison Arrow [Encore][Live]
Album Description
Deluxe remastered reissue of the new wave act's classic 1982 album includes ten bonus tracks ('The original Singles') 'Tears Are Not Enough' (7-inch), 'Alphabet Soup' (12-inch), ''Theme From 'Man Trap''. & 'Poison Arrow' (Jazz Mix), (An Out-Take & An Oddity) 'Into The Valley Of The Heathen Go' ('Lexicon Of Love Out-take, 5/82), 'Alphabet Soup' (BBC Swap Shop Version 29/11/81), (The Route To Lexicon) 'Tears Are Not Enough' (Phonogram Demo 20/07/81), 'Show Me' (Phonogram Demo 20/07/81), & 'Surrender' (Phonogram Demo 20/07/81), & a bonus disc ('The Lexicon Of Love Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, Nov 1982') with an additional 11 tracks. Mercury. 2004.Album Details
Digitally Remastered Edition of the Abc's Stunning Debut Album Augmented with Previously Unreleased Demos and Remixes and the Full, Live Glory of the Band on their Debut "Lexicon of Love" Tour.. From their Gig at the Hammersmith Odeon Where David Bowie was Watching from the Wings. The Package Comes with Extensive Sleevenotes Including New Interviews with Martin Fry and Trevor Horn as Well as Memorabilia from Fry's Personal Archive.Customer Reviews:
Great Album.......2007-02-06
Unprecedented, but not the first!.......2004-12-11
The songs are an endless stream of witty couplets, like Satan himself had possesed your average dictionary of qoutations and was using it to sing the evils of love! The lowbrow take on highbrow lyricism all the while laughs at it's own haughty pretension, and Fry's ever-straining (though succeeding!) vocal delivery is emotive and leavening all at once! Tessa Niles (then Webb) made her mark as the angel of the New Romantic bands with her cameo parts here. Duran Duran would allude to her spots on Lexicon with their "Come Undone" single (that record seeming to mourn a bygone era).
Trevor Horn (I know what one is now!) assembled the core army that would march forth as ZTT (and the before-mentioned Frankie) around this effort, and the collective genius of all concerned, coupled with an exacting attention to recorded sonics (predicting the digital era to come...) would rise to heights unimagined. This record is every bit as engaging and lofty as any classical symphony or suite. Horn even managed to "tart up' and incorporate a track produced by someone else (Steve Brown on "Tears Are Not Enough") seemlessly. Fortunately for listeners, the original 7 inch single version is here for comparison. Also of note is the FABULOUS jazz mix of "Poison Arrow" (which i long treasured on vinyl) that proves Trevor's chops as an ombudsman arranger and mixer! Some of you may like to know that a "scratch" mix of 'Look of Love" is out there (part 5), it has it's moments, really, but I can see why it missed the cut here...
ABC's graphic sensibility PRE dated Pet Shop Boys and was in no small measure responsible for their success first time out. The Deluxe version exquistitely re-tailors the original graphics (Universal/Polygram in-house art has long been a leader in tasteful treatments, even when assigning such work to outside firms). Lots of Goodies for the eyeballs here, as well. The Live and Demo cuts are great, academically speaking. I only wish disc one had incorporated "overture" and "look parts 2 and 3" and left all else to disc two, it would have been less jarring. The sound has a certain "punched and compressed" quality in the percussion parts that was (like vintage Motown singles) a big part of it's vinyl success. It has obviously been decided to not mess with perfection in the audio approach, and the oddness of this approach is preserved (wise choice in my book!).
I sincerely hope this album is one day given the 5.1 surround mix it so desperately deserves. It would definitely pose a challenge to Mr. Horn, and he may well feel it is too risky to mess with perfection. This album deserves that extra detail every bit as much as Roxy's "Avalon" did, and "Avalon" succeeded as such, so please Trevor, give a try for the old guard! THANK GOD THIS ALBUM HAS GOTTEN IT'S DUE HONOR AT LAST! You will proudly own the very best if you buy it, even the original vanity "Neutron" label is used! Purveyors of Supa-Fine Product, indeed!
REMASTERED AGAIN another happy return.......2004-11-27
The bonus stuff is worth it's weight in gold. The demos are my favorite as the songs are stripped down an a little undeveloped. It's cool to hear the genesis of song without the added production
I have a live show from Germany (same tour) which is excellent. This one is from the Hammersmith 1982. If you have not heard the full live set from this tour - you are in for complete treat. Very classy.
OH - pretty important if you want to save some cash. I bought mine from Amazon UK. For everything, the price was under $30.00. For some reason, our Amazon could not get the price lower. So, go there and save $10.00
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Love Train: The Best of the O'Jays
The O'Jays Manufacturer: Music Club Deluxe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AMSRUS Release Date: 2005-10-03 |
Tracks:
- Livin' for the Weekend
- Family Reunion
- Unity
- Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet Tender Love)
- Prayer
- Paradise
- Make a Joyful Noise
- Big Gangster
- Work on Me
- Use Ta Be My Girl
- Brandy (I Really Miss You)
- This Time Baby
- Cry Together
- Sing a Happy Song
- Forever Mine
Tracks:
- Girl, Don't Let It Get You Down
- Once Is Not Enough
- You Won't Fail
- To Prove I Love You
- My Favorite Person
- I Just Want to Satisfy You
- Your Body's Here With Me (But Your Mind's on the Other Side of Town)
- Put Our Heads Together
- Extraordinary Girl
- What a Woman
- Just Another Lonely Night
- Lovin' You
- Let Me Touch You
- Love Train [Live]
- Back Stabbers [Live]
- For the Love of Money [Live]
Album Description
In a career that stretches back almost half-a-century, The O'Jays have racked up a staggering 57 US R&B chart entries including 9 number 1's. This 40 track 2 CD set is a superb introduction to legendary soul vocalists now into their 5th decade. Compilation & sleeve notes by Charles Waring of Blues & Soul, Mojo & Record Collector. Features 'Used To Be My Girl' which was not on the Sony domestic single disc of the same name, but both 'Love Train' and 'Back Stabbers' are included here in live versions only. Music Club. 2005.Album Details
In a Career that Stretches Back Almost Half-a-century, the O'jays have Racked Up a Staggering 57 Us R&B Chart Entries Including Nine No.1s. The 40 Songs on this Double CD Set Not Only Capture them in their Prime but also Reflect a Golden Era in Soul Music When the Uplifting Music from the 'city of Brotherly Love' Dominated Dance Floors and Airwaves Across the Globe.Customer Reviews:
A definitive collection from P.I.R.'s flagship group........2007-01-15
Christian Music:
- Love From Diana Ross
- Madame Butterfly [Import]
- Man [Import]
- Maxine Brown - 25 All Time Greatest Hits
- Me, Myself and I/Krazy in Luv [CD-single]
- Michel'le
- Milkshake / Trick Me / Protect My Heart [Content/Copy-Protected CD] [Content/Copy-Protected CD]
- My First Time Around
- On the G
- Playa's Only [CD-single] [Import]
Christian Music
Tex Ritter and His Texans [Karaoke]
Arena [Import] [Original recording remastered]
Bells Boots & Schambles [Import] [Original recording remastered]