Best of the Best Gold [Limited Edition] [Import]

Product Description
Columbia. 2003.

Best of the Best Gold,Bill Withers,Sony/Columbia,R&B/Soul,Soul/R & B

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Average customer rating: Great songs, where's vol. 2? Its OK Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting Sting is a Hero! misleading at best

Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994 Sting Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Brand New Day Songs from the Labyrinth (Music by John Dowland) The Very Best of... Sting & the Police Ten Summoner's Tales The Dream of the Blue Turtles ASIN: B000002G2R Release Date: 1994-11-08

Tracks:

1. When We Dance
2. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
3. Fields Of Gold
4. All This Time
5. Fortress Around Your Heart
6. Be Still My Beating Heart
7. They Dance Alone(Cueca Solo)
8. If I Ever Lose My Faith in You
9. Fragile
10. Why Should I Cry for You
11. Englishman in New York
12. We'll Be Together
13. Russians
14. This Cowboy Song

Amazon.com

A good overview of Sting's radio hits and popular album tracks with only one major omission ("Mad About You"), Fields of Gold also offers three previously-unreleased songs. "This Cowboy Song" and "When We Dance" appear on no other album, while "We'll Be Together" is an alternate version. The import version of this collection offers a substantially different (and expanded) track listing, dropping "Fortress Around Your Heart," "Be Still My Beating Heart," and "Why Should I Cry for You"; and adding "Mad About You," "Nothing 'Bout Me," "Seven Days," "It's Probably Me," "Love is the Seventh Wave," and "Demolition Man." --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews:

Great songs, where's vol. 2?.......2007-04-12

Sting left the Police and had a tremendously successful solo career. Lots of great songs are on this cd, I just wish a couple more had made it like "It's Probably Me", "Shape of My Heart", "Love is the 7th Wave", "Seven Days" and "Soul Cages". The songs on here are great so I want to give it 5 stars but Sting has released so many more good songs and albums since this that we really need a volume 2 and soon. But as far as the period that this compilation covers, it is a fine way to pick up his best material from those albums.

Its OK.......2007-02-14

Bought it for Feilds Of Gold the only song on it I really like.

Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting.......2007-01-17

What can I say. If you like Sting and his many styles, then this is a must have!

Sting is a Hero!.......2006-12-08

Best Sting collection ever includes most hits like Fields of gold
A must have highly recommended!

misleading at best.......2006-11-06

It's simply not the best of Sting '84-'94.

The version of We'll Be Together (a great song) is an alternate take (mix?), VASTLY inferior to the album / radio version. It's anemic. Lacks the punch. In a word -- sucks.

That you're not told this on the cover is misleading.

I really enjoy Mr. Sumner's music. All the other tunes are as they should be, and they are terrific. 4-5 stars. But don't buy this product if you expect to hear what you've heard on the album or the radio.

Average customer rating: I loved this group. Dont be a fool Forget Soul II Soul, these are the ORIGINAL innovators of UK Soul This Is What I'm Talking About!!! Blast from the 80's Past

The Best of Loose Ends Loose Ends Manufacturer: EMI Gold ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haven't You Heard: The Best of Patrice Rushen Greatest Hits Cherrelle Greatest Hits The Best of One Way: Featuring Al Hudson & Alicia Myers Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000095SKX Release Date: 2003-06-02

Tracks:

1. Hangin On A String
2. Magic Touch
3. Don't Be A Fool
4. Slow Down
5. Emergency (Dial 999)
6. Tell Me What You Want
7. Choose Me
8. Golden Years
9. Mr. Bachelor
10. Nights Of Pleasure
11. Stay A Little While Child
12. Love's Got Me
13. Ooh You Make Me Feel
14. Watching You
15. Cheap Talk

Album Description

Import only compilation from one of the top British Urban/dance acts of the early '80s. This trio (Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol) began life as Loose End, but changed their name to Loose Ends right before fame came knocking on their door when they hit paydirt with the 'Hangin' On A String' single in 1985. Their hit streak continued up through the end of the decade with tracks like 'Golden Years', 'Slow Down', 'Watching You' and others. The group did continue in the early '90s, but only after Eugene and Nichol had been replaced and the magic had all but disappeared. 15 tracks. EMI.

Album Details

2003 Issued Digitally Remastered Comprehensive Anthology from the Great Innovative UK R&B Group Fronted by Carl Mcintosh. Includes "Hangin' on a String", "Choose Me", "Stay a Little While,child", "Slow Down", "Watching You", "Don't Be a Fool", "Cheap Talk", "Love's Got Me" and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

I loved this group........2007-01-04

Loose Ends was a group that is easily likened to Incognito, The Brand New Heavies and Soul II Soul. If you like any of those UK Funk bands, you will definitely enjoy the best of what Loose Ends had to offer.

Dont be a fool.......2006-10-22

Back in the day I use to love Loose Ends. This album has everything that a fan could want in a best of album. Its enhanced sound quality alone makes this album a must have for any fan of loose ends.

Forget Soul II Soul, these are the ORIGINAL innovators of UK Soul.......2006-08-08

Loose Ends are the most underrated band on the planet- point blank. Those of you who think that Soul II Soul were innovators of UK Soul, think again- they popularised it. Loose Ends opened the door for them and unfortunately are seldom given the respect for it. Carl McIntosh paved the way for the likes of Jazzie B in terms of production, producing a sound that would become distinctive. The other members, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol would be the final jigsaw of the piece. This greatest hits gives an honest and ideal overview of their career. From the classic 'Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)' to the brilliant 'Stay A Little While, Child' to the simple but enjoyable 'Slow Down'. From the Prince-like 'Tell Me What You Want' to the trip-hoppping 'Don't Be A Fool.' From their excellent and innovative take of the David Bowie classic 'Golden Years' to the James Brown 'Funky Drummer' breakbeat sampling 'Love's Got Me' this collection is an essential purchase for, either, anyone who is getting into this talented band or those who miss the wonderful music they gave us for 7 years.

This Is What I'm Talking About!!!.......2006-06-16

"Loose Ends" has to be one of my favorite groups from the 1980s. Some of their songs were formulaic, but it worked thanks to good production and clever instrument arrangements. The only negative about this greatest hits CD is that "You Can't Stop The Rain" isn't on it. I would download the song and buy this CD.

Blast from the 80's Past.......2006-03-08

I have a cassette from Loose Ends - the girl in the group had a beautiful voice if you listen to the tracks where she did lead vocal. This is another UK band, like Five Starr, that worked the U.S. music scene, but, never made it to superstar status. This band must have "disbanded" around the late 80's, early 90's, cause I never heard of them again after the early 90's - about the time "gangsta rap" started to take over the music scene.

Average customer rating: They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!! One of the best cds I ever bought. Never Sounded Better Somewhere Over The Rainbow "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Broadway Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need The Best Of Broadway (Cast Recording Anthology) Greatest Hits: Broadway That's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology ASIN: B000066RO5 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

Average customer rating: "THE JUDY GARLAND JACKPOT"!!! Rare Manufacturing Glitch Corrected Great Vocal Poor Quality CD The Best of Judy Garland Poor CD Quality

Very Best of Judy Garland: The Capitol Recordings 1955-1965 Judy Garland Manufacturer: EMI Gold Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Letter The Clock Live in Paris Pigskin Parade Presenting Lily Mars ASIN: B000JBXI2M Release Date: 2007-02-26

Tracks:

1. Medley: This Is the Time of the Evening/While We're Young [Medley]
2. Medley: You Made Me Love You/For Me and My Gal/The Boy Next Door/The Tr
3. Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow
4. Carolina in the Morning
5. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody
6. Danny Boy
7. Over the Rainbow - E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
8. Come Rain or Come Shine
9. Just Imagine
10. I Feel a Song Coming On
11. Last Night When We Were Young
12. Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
13. April Showers
14. Maybe I'll Come Back
15. Dirty Hands, Dirty Face
16. Lucky Day
17. Memories of You
18. Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home
19. By Myself
20. Little Girl Blue
21. Me and My Shadow
22. Among My Souvenirs
23. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues

Tracks:

1. I Get the Blues When It Rains
2. Mean to Me
3. Then You've Never Been Blue [*]
4. How About Me
5. Just a Memory
6. Blue Prelude
7. Happy New Year
8. It's So Lovely to Be Back in London
9. Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
10. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
11. This Is It
12. More Than You Know
13. I Am Loved
14. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
15. I Concentrate on You
16. I'm Confessin'
17. Do I Love You?
18. Do It Again
19. Day in, Day Out
20. After You've Gone
21. That's All There Is, There Isn't Any More
22. That's Entertainment
23. Who Cares?
24. I've Confessed to the Breeze
25. If I Love Again

Tracks:

1. Yes
2. Puttin' on the Ritz
3. Old Devil Moon
4. Down with Love
5. Just You, Just Me
6. Alone, Together
7. Stormy Weather [Alternate Take][#]
8. You Go to My Head
9. Judy at the Palace Medley: Shine on Harvest Moon/Some of These Days/My
10. Over the Rainbow [Alternate Take][#] - E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
11. Man That Got Away
12. If Love Were All
13. Comes Once in a Lifetime
14. Sweet Danger
15. Just in Time [Live]
16. It Never Was You
17. I Could Go on Singing (Till the Cows Come Home)
18. It's a Good Day [Live]
19. That's All [Live]
20. Some People [Live]
21. When the Saints Go Marching In - Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli
22. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli
23. Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
24. I Am Loved

Album Details

2007 Issued Digitally Remastered Triple CD Set and the Most Comprehensive Collection Ever Released of the Capitol Records Label Recordings (1955-64) from One of the Greatest Singing Stars of Hollywood's Golden Era. The Material is Drawn from all her Capitol Albums plus Hit Singles, Live Recordings and Previously Unreleased Recordings - all Mastered Using the Original Tapes at Capitol Studios in La. The Accompanying Booklet Includes Extensive Sleeve Notes as Well as Rare and Previously Unseen Photos from Miss Garland's Personal Library.

Customer Reviews:

"THE JUDY GARLAND JACKPOT"!!!.......2007-06-20

Judy Garland fans who buy this box set will definitely feel they have hit The JUDY GARLAND JACKPOT" and experience musical nirvana here on earth! Oh, Yes!! For starters, you get three complete Capitol Albums, plus excerpts from others, rarities. alternate takes, etc. for a whopping grand total of 72 gorgeous tracks; and very affordably priced, too! The beautiful booklet includes extremely well-written liner notes and stunningly lovely photographs of Our Lady Of Song.
Once Judy was free from the shackles of the MGM movie studio, she started Concert appearances and gave us a brilliant "A STAR IS BORN" at Warner Brothers in 1954. Arriving at Capitol Records in 1955, Judy took charge; determined to sing her songs HER way. With superb arrangements from Nelson Riddle, Mort Lindsey, and others, Judy never sang in the "sweet girl next door from MGM Style" ever again!! She was a woman with a lot of good and bad life experience, and it shows in the rich, robust, warm, full-throttle vocals here.
In addition to Judy's signature songs, you'll hear "Danny Boy", "Last Night When We Were Young", "Me And My Shadow," "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries," "Lucky Day," "Little Girl Blue," "Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home," "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues," "I Concenttrate On You," "If I Love Again," "This Is It", and so many more! The only real great Judy performances I'm missing here are "Hello, Bluebird" and the full-force, dramatic Mort Lindsey arrangement of "By Myself"-- both of these are included on the soundtrack of Judy's final film "I COULD GO ON SINGING" in 1963. For The Record, on the beautiful 1955 recording of "Over The Rainbow" included here on CD One, it does sound as though Judy quietly bursts into tears mid-way through, and just keeps on crying until the finish. Judy's fans, however (and we know who we are!) will be filled with joy. for this beautiful 3-CD Set, along with "THE WIZARD OF OZ," "A STAR IS BORN" and the complete, historic 1961 "CARNEGIE HALL" CD, are all the essentials necessary for a proper Judy Garland Festival. REJOICE IN THE GLORIOUS TALENTS OF JUDY GARLAND!!! Amen!!

Rare Manufacturing Glitch Corrected.......2007-06-13

As a member of the production team, I noticed and inquired about the comments that CD #1 had a manufacturing defect. EMI London looked into this with the plant, to learn that it did accidentally occurr on a few pressings, and it has been corrected. Our sincere apologies. It should not happen again. My information is that anyone who has a defective CD should be able to return it to the seller, and they will be supplied a new one. This is most unusual, and again our apologies. We were very pleased to see the comments on the booklet and excellent audio quality, as a great deal of time was spent on them. These recordings are glorious, and we wanted them presented in the best way possible.

Great Vocal Poor Quality CD.......2007-05-19

The vocals and remastering are superb on this Judy Garland CD. I agree with the reviewer who noted the POOR quality of the first cd. I too, have purchased two copies of this set from two different Amazon sellers and both skip on the "Memories of You " track. Shame on EMI you can even see a bubble on the playing side of the first CD.

The Best of Judy Garland.......2007-05-16

This is an excellent collection of Judy's best. She was a great entertainer and singer. Once she sang a song, nobody else could sing it better.

Poor CD Quality.......2007-05-13

Both Judy Garland's voice and the music on these CD's are incredible. However, on disc 1 song #17 the CD sticks and won't move on to the next song. I have tried 2 different sets of this CD they both stick on the same song in the same place. Perhaps, because this CD was made in England is the problem. I have never experienced this type of problem with any CD. Please let me know if anyone else has experienced this same problem with this CD. Thank you.

Average customer rating: HONEST THOUGHTS WHAT MORE CAN I SAY...........IT'S MINNIE.........LEFT US TOO SOON LOVIN' YOU ! A MASTER PIECE!!! Still Lovin' You Minnie.....

Capitol Gold: The Best of Minnie Riperton Minnie Riperton Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gonna Take a Miracle: The Best of Deniece Williams Perfect Angel/Adventures in Paradise Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection Best of My Love: The Best of the Emotions Very Best of Phoebe Snow ASIN: B000002UQN Release Date: 1993-06-29

Tracks:

1. Perfect Angel
2. Lover And Friend (Single Version)
3. Memory Lane (Single Version)
4. Woman Of Heart And Mind
5. Lovin' You
6. Young Willing And Able
7. Can You Feel What I'm Saying
8. Stick Together
9. Wouldn't Matter Where You Are
10. Stay In Love
11. Inside My Love
12. Here We Go
13. Give Me Time (Single Version)
14. You Take My Breath Away
15. Advertures In Paradise
16. Simple Things
17. Light My Fire

Amazon.com

Minnie Riperton's untimely death from breast cancer (in 1979 at the age of 32) robbed the world of one its truly great, truly distinctive voices. Her operatically-trained, five-octave instrument was the very model of beauty and control. Consequently, her signature tune, "Lovin' You," is likely the breeziest bit of pop you may ever hear. In addition to her own songs, Riperton also makes light work of material as lovely and strong as Stevie Wonder's "Perfect Angel" and Joni Mitchell's "Woman of Heart and Mind." The only misstep on this collection, in fact, is yet another unnecessary take of The Doors' "Light My Fire." --Michael Ruby

Customer Reviews:

HONEST THOUGHTS.......2007-05-13

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED MINNIE FROM THE TIME OF HER FIRST CD, HER MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY MALODIC AND DIFFERENT,OF COURSE THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE OF HERS, AND TALENT ARE UNCOMPARIBLE TO ANYONE ELSE, STAN, DURBIN.

WHAT MORE CAN I SAY...........IT'S MINNIE.........LEFT US TOO SOON.......2007-01-24

you know, that cancer is a whole 'nother monster. this cd is the reason that i am saying this. this is proof positive that minnie left us too soon. i love everything on this. it makes me wanna sit back, look at the blue skies at the beach, grab a cold beverage, and just forget. how minnie and her cohorts were able to perfectly put that vibe within everyone of these songs is beyond me, and that is what makes this so amazing. she will NEVER be forgotten here............right, mariah?

LOVIN' YOU !.......2006-07-04

Minnie Riperton was the "Perfect Angel" of sweet soul music; as Vickie Sue Robinson had the perfect rhythm for dance music. God bless them both !!

A MASTER PIECE!!!.......2006-06-22

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HEAR A REAL VOICE WITH REAL MELODIES PLAYING, THIS IS THE CD FOR YOU! THIS WOMAN (MINNIE RIPERTON) WAS SO AMAZING ! I FELL IN LOVE THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THE VOICE. THE KEY TRACKS ARE: "LOVING YOU", "CAN YOU FEEL WHAT I'M SAYIN'", "INSIDE MY LOVE" & "LIGHT MY FIRE". IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION! TRUE FANS SHOULD CHECK OUT THE HARD TO FIND "ADVENTURES IN PARADISE" ALBUM. THIS CD WAS PRODUCED BY: STEVIE WONDER, LEON WARE, MINNIE RIPERTON & RICHARD RUDOLPH. BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT!

Still Lovin' You Minnie............2005-08-09

Minnie Riperton...such a beautiful woman with an equally beautiful voice. The younguns aren't ready for this one. This is for those of us that can truly appreciate real music and real talent. This woman had the voice of the most gentle hummingbird. Her songs, quite a few of which were co-written by her husband, told stories. She took our breath away. She was taken from us way too soon, but her voice will live on forever.

Average customer rating:

Very Best of Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson Manufacturer: EMI Gold Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Best of June Christy The Collection: The Capitol Recordings Best of Lena Horne The End Of The World/The Wonderful World of Julie London Sweet and Hot ASIN: B000PMLIKY Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
2. I Wanna Be Loved (2001 Digital Remaster)
3. On The Street Where You Live
4. Guess Who I Saw Today (2004 Digital Remaster)
5. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
6. Call It Stormy Monday But Tuesday Is Just As Bad
7. The Nearness Of You
8. On Green Dolphin Street
9. The Things We Did Last Summer
10. (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over
11. Happy Talk
12. The Old Country (Vocal)
13. Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable To Lunch Today) (1993 Digital Remaster)
14. Little Girl Blue
15. Sophisticated Lady
16. As Long As He Needs Me
17. You Can Have Him (2002 Digital Remaster)
18. Days Of Wine And Roses
19. Moon River
20. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
21. Never Let Me Go
22. The Song Is You
23. Satin Doll (1991 Digital Remaster)
24. Someone To Watch Over Me
25. The Boy From Ipanema
26. (You Don't Know) How Glad I Am (24-Bit Digitally Remastered 01)
27. Don't Rain On My Parade (2006 Digital Remaster)
28. West Coast Blues
29. Time After Time
30. There Will Never Be Another You
31. I Left My Heart In San Francisco
32. Call Me Irresponsible
33. What Kind Of Fool Am I?
34. Don't Talk, Just Sing (2007 Digital Remaster)
35. Ten Good Years (2007 Digital Remaster)
36. The Music That Makes Me Dance (2007 Digital Remaster)
37. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
38. If I Ruled The World (2007 Digital Remaster)
39. Hey There
40. Makin' Whoopee
41. The Shadow Of Your Smile
42. Close Your Eyes
43. Try A Little Tenderness
44. Like Someone In Love
45. Willow Weep For Me
46. Just For A Thrill
47. Born Free
48. Free Again (2002 Digital Remaster)
49. (I Stayed) Too Long At The Fair
50. Sunny
51. You've Changed (1995 Digital Remaster)
52. It Never Entered My Mind
53. For Once In My Life (1994 Digital Remaster)
54. Welcome To My Love (1994 Digital Remaster)
55. Face It Girl, It's Over (2007 Digital Remaster)
56. Gentle On My Mind (2007 Digital Remaster)
57. The Man That Got Away (Live At The Sands) (2002 Digital Remaster)
58. I Can't Get Started (Live At The Sands) (2002 Digital Remaster)
59. It Only Takes A Moment (2007 Digital Remaster)
60. Out Of This World (2007 Digital Remaster)
61. In A Long White Room (2007 Digital Remaster)
62. Son Of A Preacher Man
63. You're All I Need To Get By
64. Can't Take My Eyes Off You
65. Joe (2007 Digital Remaster)
66. In A Sentimental Mood
67. Prelude To A Kiss (2001 Digital Remaster)
68. The Greatest Performance Of My Life (Live In Japan) (2002 Digital Remaster)
69. Don't Misunderstand (2007 Digital Remaster)
70. You're As Right As Rain (2002 Digital Remaster)
71. This Mother's Daughter (2007 Digital Remaster)

Album Description

Diva Nancy Wilson was among contemporary music's most stylish and sultry vocalists; while often crossing over into the pop and R&B markets - and even hosting her own television variety program This brand new collection of 3 incredible discs spans 4 decades of recordings for Capitol Records, taken from 34 original albums and showcases Nancy's amazing versatility Produced in association with Nancy Wilson and her management, and packed with tracks from albums never previously released on CD, and tracks much requested on CD by fans as well as all of Nancy's famous signature tunes Includes extensive sleeve notes written by Nancy's management, an intro from Nancy herself and rare photos from the EMI archives

Album Details

Diva Nancy Wilson was Among Contemporary Music's Most Stylish and Sultry Vocalists; While Often Crossing Over Into the Pop and R&B Markets - and Even Hosting her Own Television Variety Program. This Collection of Three Incredible Discs Spans Four Decades of Recordings for Capitol Records, Taken from 34 Original Albums and Showcases Nancy's Amazing Versatility. Produced in Association with Nancy Wilson and her Management, and Packed with Tracks from Albums Never Previously Released on CD, and Tracks Much Requested on CD by Fans as Well as all of Nancy's Famous Signature Tunes. Includes Extensive Sleeve Notes Written by Nancy's Management, an Intro from Nancy Herself and Rare Photos from the EMI Archives.

Average customer rating: Buy it or I'll come to your home... Two good reasons good but... Buy it!!!!! One of the best CDs I've ever heard

Thank You for Being a Friend: The Best of Andrew Gold Andrew Gold Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soft Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soft Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 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: 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection Dance With Me: The Best of Orleans Paul Davis ~ Sweet Life - His Greatest Hit Singles The Very Best of England Dan & John Ford Coley The Best of Bob Welch ASIN: B00000347A Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. The Final Frontier (Theme from Mad About You)
2. Thank You For Being a Friend
3. Lonely Boy
4. Oh Urania (Take Me Away)
5. Never Let Her Slip Away
6. How Can This Be Love
7. You're Free
8. Hope You Feel Good
9. One of Them is Me
10. Kiss This One Goodbye
11. Go Back Home Again
12. Looking for my Love
13. Endless Flight
14. That's Why I Love You
15. Heartaches in Heartaches
16. Firefly
17. Passing Thing
18. Still You Linger On
19. Can Anybody See You
20. The King Of Showbiz

Album Description

The first-ever "Gold" CD to showcase the solo work of the popular singer-songwriter. Features all of the California popster's hits (along with a pair of new recordings), and includes a booklet filled with informative liner notes, track-by-track commentary from Andrew himself, and rare photos!

Customer Reviews:

Buy it or I'll come to your home..........2006-11-12

I first discovered AG thru the Ronstadt records in the mid 70s, which were largely him on guitars and keys (You're No Good, Heat Wave, When Will I be Loved). His incredible gifts made these songs stand out.When he released his first couple of solo albums I was all ears and as a guitar player, strived to duplicate his sound. The songs were simple, musically very rich, and very listenable. After his 4th album, Whirlwind, I kinda lost track of him. I recently hooked up w/ him again, and listened to a lot of his 90s stuff, which is a bit more complex, but still great. After a couple of listens, songs like KING OF SHOWBIZ and CAN ANYBODY SEE YOU are right up there w/ LONELY BOY and HEARTACHES IN HEARTACHES. All are included here. The (at this point) happy postscript is I met the man, and am now playing in his band! He really is brilliant. Dont let the simple melodies fool you- the chords underneath are complex and many. BUY THIS CD!!

Two good reasons.......2005-10-11

for singles fans to buy this CD: 1) The long version of Lonely Boy. The radio station issued 45 sounds like a bad edit at the end and cuts a great guitar lick from Gold. 2) Never Let Her Slip Away. One of those singles that got lost in the glut of releases in the late 70's. Gold's a real talent, and the liner notes reveal many facts you'll be surprised to learn. There's more to his story than Thank You For Being A Friend.

good but..........2003-10-29

this is a very good greatest hits compilation but i really wish his album "what's wrong with this picture" would be released.

Buy it!!!!!.......2000-12-20

Andrew Gold is a class songwriter in the same league as Billy Joel or Christopher Cross. His music is moving, real and genuine. If you love popular music in its highest, most original form buy this album and sit back and enjoy - life isn't so bad after all!!

One of the best CDs I've ever heard.......1999-04-16

In my opionion Andrew Gold is one of the greatest underrated singers, musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, ... of our time. This album contains all of his big hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. If you are fond of pop music this is the ultimate album. If your looking for light rock music with a dash of country, this is it. Do you like heartbreaking love ballads then this album is a must for you. This CD is simply THE BEST!

Average customer rating: Some Great Songs, Some Mediocre Songs True Solid Gold A Solid 'Best of..' I Know This Much Is True.

Gold: The Best of Spandau Ballet Spandau Ballet Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Look of Love: The Very Best of ABC The Very Best of the Human League Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk Thompson Twins - Greatest Hits The Best of Simple Minds ASIN: B00004UFTT Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

1. Gold
2. True
3. Only When You Leave
4. Lifeline
5. Communication
6. Instinction
7. Chant No.1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)
8. To Cut A Long Story Short
9. The Freeze
10. Musclebound
11. Paint Me Down
12. She Loved Like Diamond
13. Round And Round
14. Highly Strung
15. Fight For Ourselves
16. I'll Fly For You
17. Through The Barricades

Album Description

'Best Of' for the new wave/new romantic act best known for their Top Ten hit, 'True'. U.S. release delayed until January2001. 17 tracks including, 'Gold', 'True' & 'Lifeline'. 2000 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Some Great Songs, Some Mediocre Songs.......2006-08-11

I would buy their studio album "Gold" instead...unless you can't live without "Only When You Leave."

True.......2006-02-06

True is simply a beautiful song. It will be played 100 years from now. Spandau Ballet may be one hit wonders, but who cares? They have left behind something that has touched millions of people, and will continue to touch those that were conceived while their parents played this.

Solid Gold.......2005-08-06

I admit, I rediscovered Spandau Ballet after hearing the song "Gold" over and over while playing Grand Theft Auto-Vice City in 2003. So I bought this CD recently. It's a very complete Spandau collection for the casual fans. Die hard fans may find a missing song they think should be included but the major hits--"Gold," "True," "Communication," "Chant No. 1," are all here. I'm not too much feeling the black and white cover, but the booklet and interior design make the set a very impressive "best of" collection.

A Solid 'Best of..'.......2005-06-17

What we have here is what it says on the front of the jewel case: The Best of Spandau Ballet.

Often unfairly marketed as the poor man's Duran Duran early in their career, Spandau Ballet matured from their new wave-esque beginnings of To Cut a Long Story Short', through the early to mid 80's with True and Gold, probably their strongest songs here and onto 'Through The Barricades'. Personally there are one or two songs on here I would have omitted however I'm not going to complain. In all, a decent (and decently mastered) set of songs.

I Know This Much Is True........2005-05-24

Spandau Ballet were one of the more popular names in the British New Romantic trend in the early 1980s. Owing a debt to Roxy Music, among other bands, the five-man British group wrote smooth, polished pop tunes that often blended blue-eyed soul, new wave, and lite jazz. By the time Spandau Ballet broke into the American market with their famous Top Ten ballad "True," they were already stars in England with a handful of hits. "Gold: The Very Best of Spandau Ballet" is a 2000 compilation released by Capitol/EMI, and it's the best collection on the American market, as it features the band's singles from 1980-86, apparently remastered. (Material from their final album, 1989's "Heart Like a Sky," is MIA). Aside from "True," there's the effortlessly elegant "Only When You Leave," the soaring "Gold," "I'll Fly for You," and the title track of their 1986 CBS release "Through the Barricades." Soon after, the band dissolved, and lead singer Tony Hadley went on to pursue a solo career. But we can always turn to this collection, which gives a clear snapshot of one of the most stylish bands of the 1980s.

Average customer rating: Great collection of songs here. WHAM! Truly Heaven best Review for the best the best Gold, Wham

The Final: Best of the Best Gold Wham! Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 Faith Music from the Edge of Heaven Patience ASIN: B000031WI8 Release Date: 2005-02-07

Tracks:

1. Wham Rap!
2. Young Guns (Go For It)
3. Bad Boys
4. Club Tropicana
5. Wake Me Up Before You Go
6. Careless Whisper
7. Freedom
8. Last Christmas
9. Everything She Wants
10. I'm Your Man
11. A Different Corner
12. Battlestations
13. Where Did Your Heart Go?
14. The Edge Of Heaven

Album Description

Gold disc pressing of 1986 release, a 14 track 'best of' featuring George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley's holidayhit 'Last Christmas' (Pudding Mix), plus 'Young Guns (Go ForIt!)' and all seven of their U.S. top 40 hits, 'Wake Me UpBefore You Go-Go', 'Careless Whisper', 'Everything SheWants' (Remix), 'Freedom', 'I'm Your Man', 'A DifferentCorner' and 'The Edge Of Heaven'. Comes in a standard jewel case housed inside of a full color die-cut slipcase cover (similar to the packaging of DCC releases). 1999 release.

Album Details

Special Gold Edition of the Album that Tied Up all the Loose Ends of Wham, Gathering their Final Singles Together and also Served to Launch George Michael's Solo Career.

Customer Reviews:

Great collection of songs here........2007-07-22

You could not have come up with a better collection of songs from this group. George Michael laid it down with these hot tracks from the 80's. Careless Whisper is a straight up true classic and it sounds just as good today as it did some 20 plus years ago. I also love the track "Everything She Wants".

WHAM!.......2007-05-12

Thats right! I bought a WHAM! cd - who wants to fight me about it. I listen to it and i love it - club tropicana - drinks are free - fun and sunshine - there's enough for everyone.

Truly Heaven.......2006-07-09

There are often times where there are so many great acts, but there aren't that many reliable, and definitive greatest hits record for those artists. That has been the case with so many great performers within the past couple of years from acts like Britney Spears, and Madonna. Nevertheless, there are those that have delivered. That arguably has been the case with Wham! Since the duo of George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley enetered from Britain back in the 1980's, they still are a guilty pleasure for anybody to get up and dance to. Although the group hasn't reunited, the songs are still good enough to sing with. This collection of their songs says so.

Wham's The Final is a real well-definitive reflection of George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley, and what this great group shine back in the 1980's. The songs here have all been restored, and remastered very well here. Unlike other hits packages from Wham, this record has delivered without anything overlooked. All the great classics are highlighted here like Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, the soulful Careless Whisper, The Edge Of Heaven, Bad Boys, Young Guns (Go For It), I'm Your Man, and Everything She Wants, Club Tropicana, and Freedom. Unlike the 1997 WHam hits package, this one is the one that still remains definitive.

Nevertheless, it is quite sad that the Wham's The Final hasn't been released here in America, unless it is a import. This is a great collection, and well worth buying for anyone who loved the group, or if you are just a fan of 80's music, I absolutely love this record a whole lot.

Album Cover: B+

Songs: A

Price: B+

Remastering: A-

Overall: A-

best.......2005-09-06

Wham!was one of the most energetic groups of the 80s i used to be waiting for their videos to show up on Mtv because their videos were fun about this compilation barring a few songs like If You Were There mostof their hits are there and a worth buy for any fan of 80s music

Review for the best the best Gold, Wham.......2005-08-10

Excellent collection of Wham hits. Great quality and I couldn't find a collection with all of my favorite songs in one place. A must for any Wham/ George Michael fan.

Average customer rating: Good collection from Grave dancers on, but heavy on Dim light and Candy from a Stranger Doesn't Showcase Their Best stuff A sad excuse Best of from 1993 and Beyond punk+pop+grunge=good

Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum Soul Asylum Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Silver Lining Grave Dancers Union Closer to the Stars: Best of the Twin/Tone Years 7even Year Itch: Collective Soul Greatest Hits 1994-2001 P.S.: A Toad Retrospective ASIN: B00004YC1M Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. Just Like Anyone
2. Cartoon
3. Closer To The Stars (Live)
4. Somebody To Shove
5. Close
6. String Of Pearls
7. Tied To The Tracks
8. Runaway Train
9. Sometime To Return
10. Misery
11. We 3
12. Without A Trace
13. I Will Still Be Laughing
14. Black Golds
15. Summer Of Drugs
16. Candy From A Stranger
17. Stranger (Live)
18. Can't Even Tell
19. Lonely For You

Amazon.com

Soul Asylum were, in many ways, two distinct bands. Prior to signing with Columbia, Soul Asylum scored minor hits with "Cartoon" and "Sometime to Return." Their hard-won reputation, however, was not as a singles band. Instead, the group built its fan base via incessant touring and a string of hard-charging, heart-on-sleeve albums, including the wonderful Made to be Broken and While You Were Out. Soul Asylum's later years brought the hits ("Runaway Train," "Misery"), the MTV exposure, and the change in the band's style from gritty rock to hook-driven pop. Fans of the band's latter, more commercial period should find this disc interesting, since the set is dominated by this material. There are some treats for rarity hunters, however. A live recording of "Closer to the Stars," an acoustic reading of "Stranger," and a previously unreleased track called "Lonely for You" beef up this collection. While Black Gold certainly could have been more complete, for fans of latter-period Soul Asylum, this is a good starting point, albeit one missing most of the group's most important and interesting early work. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews:

Good collection from Grave dancers on, but heavy on Dim light and Candy from a Stranger.......2006-12-07

This is a decent collection of song from Soul Asylum From 1993 (grave dancer's union) on. They could have drawn more heavy on the Grave Dancer's album which was by far their best seller, but chose to go with a mix from their last next two albums Let your dim Light shine and Candy from a stranger instead, and unfortunate. Although the songs are good, Many fans feel ripped off because their favorite are off of grave dancer are not included. Also, Although A&M re-released some of the Twintone/restless back catalog, about 4 or 5 albums total before grave dancer, they did not include any of that material. This year though they did release their best of Soul Asylum, the twintone years ,which has the earlier recordings from Soul Asylum previous released first by twintone and next in 1991 by Restless, then a few by A&M. But, despite this album missing pieces, a good one for the collection, and not that expensive on Amazon.

Doesn't Showcase Their Best stuff.......2004-05-02

Let's be honest. Soul Asylum isn't the greatest band in the world. But there was a time when they were respected. After "Let Your Dim Light Shine" they fell off the face of the Earth. Unlike many bands who didn't deserve it, after listening to these cuts, these guys kinda do. The only saving graces from this album are the tracks from "Grave Dancer's Union". What they shoulda done is included:
Eyes of a Child
The Sun Maid
Crawl
Nothin to Write Home About
99%
New World

A sad excuse.......2004-02-08

With this out of the way maybe a best of album of the Soul Asylum that actually changed people's lives can be made so those who think this second rate placebo is good can finally hear the real deal.

I suggest something like:

Freeway
Cocaine BLues
Nowhere to go
Goin' Down
Sexual Healing
One Tin Soldier
Freaks
Carry On
No Man's Land
Crashing Down
Judge
Sun Don't Shine
Closer to the Stars
Never Too Soon
Miracle Mile
Lap of Luxury
Passing Sad Daydream
Draggin Me Down
Voodoo Doll
Stranger
Do You Know
Sick Of That Song
Religiavision
Broken Glass
Masquerade
Happy
Tied To The Tracks
Ship Of Fools
Can't Go Back
Another World, Another Day
Made To Be Broken
Never Really Been
Whoa!
New Feelings
Growing Pain
Long Way Home
Lone Rider
Ain't That Tough

Don't It (make your troubles seem small)
Just Plain Evil
Chains
Secret no More
Artificial Heart
P-9
Take it to the Root
Down on up to Me
Little Too Clean
Sometime to Return
Beggars and Choosers
Endless Farewell
Standing in the Doorway
Marionette
Ode
Jack of All Trades
Twiddly Dee
Heavy Rotation
Spinnin'
Bitter Pill
Veil of Tears
Nice Guys (Don't Get Paid)
Something Out of Nothing

Grounded
Be on Your Way
All the King's Friends

Basically, what people need to hear is a boxed set that begins with Time's Incinerator up until Hang time (with about half of the Horse they rode in on thrown in)and a handful of the best covers they did along the way.

Ultimately the downfall may be summed up by "the harder that it sparkles the more it can corrupt."

If that line means nothing to you...you may not want to bother since you have been sold a string of pearls.

Best of from 1993 and Beyond.......2003-12-25

The sad truth is that Soul Asylum is not the band on this album. They may have become the band on this album but for almost 15 years they were a much better and more complete band. Success came after ...the horse they rode in on and Hang Time, but for me their peak was much earlier with Made To Be Broken and While You Were Out, both of which albums were left out.

Never forget that Soul Aslyum started in 1979 as Loud Fast Rules and then changed their name to Soul Aslyum because they didnt want to be seen as a HC band.

And where are the Time's Incinerator songs? How many people even know about this album? Its too bad that Sould Asylum will be thought of as a 90s bad because they are so much more than that.

punk+pop+grunge=good.......2002-10-07

Im not familiar with much old Soul Asylum, so I cant say whats missing other than "Easy Street". But I do know that what is on here is great stuff. All the bigger 90's hits you would expect, plus good songs I didn't know and a few live/unreleased tracks. It's a great thing to have for the person who needs only one Soul Asylum disc, especially at 19 tracks and 70+ minutes. Don't be in Misery, get this.

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Over the Edge [Extra tracks] [Import]

Night Tracks

Psychedelic Underground [Import]

One Bright Sunny Morning

Linea Mexicanisimo

Crazyndalazdayz

The Album