Tell It Like It Is

Tell It Like It Is

Track Listings

1. Get Higher
2. Below Zero
3. Night Is Right
4. Southern Cali - Cali Life Style,
5. Backstreets
6. What's Up Girl
7. What's Up Girl - Cali Life Style
8. Puttin' in Work
9. Just Another Night
10. My Vision
11. Between the Streets
12. Are You Ready

Tell It Like It Is,Cali Life Style,Underworld 805,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,West Coast Rap
Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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    ASIN: B00062FLI8
    Release Date: 2004-11-30
    Tell It Like It Is
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      Tell It Like It Is
      Billy Joe Royal
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      ASIN: B000002JMQ
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. Tell It Like It Is
      2. Kiss And Say Goodbye
      3. Slip Away
      4. He Don't Know
      5. Cross My Heart And Hope To Try
      6. Love Has No Right
      7. The Truth Is I Lied
      8. Till I Can't Take It Anymore
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      10. What's The Matter Baby
      11. Love Is A Fulltime Job
      1966: Time-Life Music Classic Rock
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        1966: Time-Life Music Classic Rock
        The Beach Boys , The Temptations , The Young Rascals , The Standells , Donovan , The Bobby Fuller Four , The Shadows of Knight , The Supremes , The Monkees , and Paul Revere and the Raiders
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        ASIN: B000FXUYWQ

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        Song listing: 1. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 2. (I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations 3. Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals 4. Dirty Water - The Standells 5. Sunshine Superman - Donovan 6. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville 7. Summer in the City - The Lovin' Spoonful 8. Standing in the Shadows of Love - The Four Tops 9. I Fought the Law - The Bobby Fuller Four 10. Beauty is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations 11. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge 12. Reach Out I'll Be There - The Four Tops 13. Gloria - The Shadows of Knight 14. Barbara Ann - The Beach Boys 15. Shapes of Things - The Yardbirds 16. Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind? - The Lovin' Spoonful 17. Monday, Monday - The Mamas and the Papas 18. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes 19. Wild Thing - The Troggs 20. I'm a Believer - The Monkees 21. Kicks - Paul Revere and the Raiders 22. Psychotic Reaction - The Count Five
        Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
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        • ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS
        • SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!
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        Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
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        5. Sunset Boulevard (1993 Original London Cast)

        ASIN: B00005R5UJ
        Release Date: 2001-11-20

        Tracks:

        1. Jesus Christ Superstar: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
        2. Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
        3. Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
        4. Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
        5. Jesus Christ Superstar: Superstar - Murray Head
        6. Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
        7. Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
        8. Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
        9. Evita: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
        10. Evita: High Flying, Adored - Mandy Patinkin/Patti LuPone
        11. Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Weber
        12. Cats: Memory - Elaine Paige
        13. Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
        14. Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
        15. Song And Dance: Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
        16. Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
        17. Song And Dance: Unexpected Song - Sarah Brightman
        18. Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
        19. Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
        20. Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

        Tracks:

        1. Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
        2. Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
        3. Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
        4. Starlight Express: I Am The Starlight - Lon Satton/Ray Shell
        5. Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
        6. Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
        7. Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
        8. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
        9. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
        10. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
        11. The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
        12. The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
        13. The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
        14. Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
        15. Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
        16. Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
        17. Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
        18. Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
        19. Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman

        Tracks:

        1. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
        2. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
        3. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
        4. By Jeeves: Travel Hopefully - John Scherer/Martin Jarvis/Don Stephenson
        5. By Jeeves: When Love Arrives - Steven Pacey/Diana Morrison
        6. By Jeeves: Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman
        7. Sunset Boulevard: With One Look - Glenn Close
        8. Sunset Boulevard: New Ways To Dream - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
        9. Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
        10. Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
        11. Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
        12. Whistle Down The Wind: Whistle Down The Wind - James Graeme/Lottie Mayor
        13. Whistle Down The Wind: Cold - Everly Brothers
        14. Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
        15. Whistle Down The Wind: The Nature Of The Beast - Marcus Lovett/Lottie Mayor
        16. The Beautiful Game: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
        17. The Beautiful Game: The Beautiful Game - The Company
        18. The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
        19. The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
        20. The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir

        Tracks:

        1. Oh What A Circus - David Essex
        2. Memory - Betty Buckley
        3. The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
        4. All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
        5. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
        6. Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
        7. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
        8. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
        9. The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
        10. With One Look - Petula Clark
        11. You Must Love Me - Madonna
        12. The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
        13. A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
        14. Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
        15. No Matter What - Boyzone
        16. The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
        17. Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
        18. Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church

        Tracks:

        1. Make Believe Love - Wes Sands
        2. Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
        3. I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
        4. Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
        5. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
        6. Try It And See - Rita Pavone
        7. Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
        8. Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
        9. John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
        10. What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
        11. Disillusion Me - Gary Band
        12. The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
        13. Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
        14. It's Only Your Lover Returning/All Through My Crazy And Wild Days/Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
        15. It's Easy For You (1977 Jungle Room Session Version) - Elvis Presley
        16. Magdalena - Tony Christie
        17. Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
        18. Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
        19. Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
        20. I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
        21. I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
        22. Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

        Album Description

        Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

        Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

        Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

        CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

        Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

        Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
        It was worth the wait.

        The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
        I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
        The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

        I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

        There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

        But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

        First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

        Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

        On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
        So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

        The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

        There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

        With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

        Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

        In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

        Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

        4 out of 5 stars ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

        Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

        Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

        Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

        * Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

        * Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

        * ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

        * Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

        * The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.


        Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

        5 out of 5 stars SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

        "Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
        Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
        ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
        Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

        4 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

        This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
        The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
        My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
        A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!
        Ellstein: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage 1 [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Great collection, nice orchestrations
        • A Great New Addition to the Milken Archive!
        Ellstein: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage 1 [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]

        Manufacturer: Milken Archive
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        ASIN: B0000C508K
        Release Date: 2003-09-23

        Tracks:

        1. Der Nayer Sher - Simon Spiro
        2. Oygn - Elizabeth Shammash
        3. Ikh Vil Es Hern Nokh Amol - Simon Spiro
        4. Ikh Zing - Robert Bloch
        5. Abi Gezunt - Amy Goldstein
        6. Zog Es Mir Nokh Amol - Bruce Adler
        7. Di Grine Kuzine - Joanne Borts
        8. Vos Geven Iz Geven Un Nito - Simon Spiro
        9. Oy Mame, Bin Ikh Farlibt - Elizabeth Shammash
        10. Zog, Zog, Zog Es Mir - Nell Snaidas
        11. Der Dishvasher - Robert Abelson
        12. Du Shaynst Vi Di Zun - Nell Snaidas
        13. Vos Iz Gevorn Fun Mayn Shtetele? - Benzion Miller
        14. Mazl - Elizabeth Shammash
        15. Ikh Bin A 'Boarder' Bay Mayn Vayb (Doctor) - Bruce Adler
        16. Der Alter Tzigayner - Simon Spiro

        Album Description

        The American Yiddish musical theater, a vibrant expression of the immigrant experience, became famous during its heyday in the 1920s-1940s. Combining the musical flavors of Viennese operetta, Tin Pan Alley, and eastern European nostalgia, these songs and duets are quintessential American popular music—with a Yiddish voice. Volume 1 spotlights the hit songs of Abe Ellstein, one of the genre's premier songwriters. New, historically accurate orchestrations re-create the unforgettable glory days of Yiddish radio and film, the uproarious vaudeville houses, and the thrill of a night at the theater on old New York's fabled "Second Avenue."

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Great collection, nice orchestrations.......2005-01-19

        Great collection of yiddish musical theatre favorites. Unfortunately the singers were told to sing the songs in a supposedly "authentic" galician accent which in certain instances is completely incomprehensible to any yiddish speaker.The singers are quite good and the orchestrations are lush and well done.

        5 out of 5 stars A Great New Addition to the Milken Archive!.......2004-03-10

        This CD is perfect for fans of Yiddish folk music and newcomers to the genre alike. It is a great introduction to some of the treasures of the Yiddish stage. Especially worth noting are the four tracks sung by Elizabeth Shammash, whose rich Mezzo-Soprano voice brings a great sensitivity and tone to her pieces.
        Ain't Misbehavin' (1995 London Cast)
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Ain't Misbehavin' (1995 London Cast)
          Fats Waller , and Ray Shell
          Manufacturer: First Night Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000026YP8
          Release Date: 2003-06-17

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          2. Honeysuckle Rose - Ray Shell
          3. Squeeze Me - Company
          4. Handful of Keys - Company
          5. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling - Company
          6. How Ya, Baby? - Company
          7. Jitterbug Waltz
          8. Ladies Who Sing With the Band/Yacht Club Swing - Dawn Hope, , Ray Shell
          9. Cash for Your Trash - Ray Shell
          10. Off-Time
          11. Joint Is Jumpin'
          12. Spreadin' the Rhythm Around/Loungin' at the Waldorf - Debbie Bishop, , , Dawn Hope, , Ray Shell, Company
          13. Viper's Drag - Company
          14. Mean to Me
          15. Your Feet's Too Big - Ray Shell
          16. Keepin' Out of Mischief Now - Dawn Hope
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          18. Fat and Greasy - Ray Shell
          19. Black and Blue
          20. Finale: I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter/Two ... - Debbie Bishop, , , Dawn Hope, , , Ray Shell, Company
          Songs to Shakespeare
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • One of my Favorite CDs
          • Melodious Shakespeare
          Songs to Shakespeare
          John Addison , John Addison II , William Aikin , Thomas Arne , Sir Henry Rowley Bishop , Benjamin Britten , Geoffrey Bush , John Clifton , Henry Balfour Gardiner , Franz Joseph Haydn , Mervyn Horder , Herbert Howells , John Ireland , William Linley , John Major , Sir Charles H.H. Parry , Roger Quilter , John Christopher Smith , Charles Villiers Stanford , Michael Tippett , Ralph Vaughan Williams , Graham Johnson , and Anthony Rolfe Johnson
          Manufacturer: Hyperion
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          ASIN: B000002ZP7
          Release Date: 1993-11-19

          Tracks:

          1. You Spotted Snakes
          2. No More Dams I'll Make For Fish
          3. On A Day, Alack The Day
          4. She Never Told Her Love
          5. O Mistress Mine
          6. Lawn, As White As Driven Snow
          7. If Love Make Me Forsworn
          8. O Happy Fair!
          9. If Music Be the Food Of Love
          10. Farewell, Thou Art Too Dear For My Posessing
          11. When In Disgrace With Fortune And Men's Eyes
          12. Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day?
          13. The Rain It Raineth Every Day
          14. Orpheus With His Lute
          15. Come Away Death
          16. Fear No More The Heat o' The Sun
          17. Take, O Take Those Lips Away
          18. It Was A Lover And His Lass
          19. Winter
          20. When Daffodils Begin To Peer
          21. Under The Greenwood Tree
          22. Songs For Ariel - I. Come Unto These Yellow Sands
          23. Songs For Ariel - II. Full Fathom Five
          24. Songs For Ariel - III. Where The Bee Sucks
          25. Who Is Silvia?
          26. Francie
          27. Sigh No More Ladies

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars One of my Favorite CDs.......2004-02-19

          In this wonderful collection of Shakespeare settings, Mr. Rolfe-Johnson creates a magical atmosphere using his unbelievable musicality and gorgeous, gorgeous voice! The songs themselves range from the sweet and charming "No more Dams!" to the heavenly interpretation of "She Never Told Her Love", but for me the high point of the whole CD is his incredible performance of the early version of Vaughan Willams' "Orpheus with his Lute"...this song alone is worth the price of the album! Mr. Rolfe Johnson is truly one of the worlds most exquisite tenors! A must have for every fan of English Song!

          5 out of 5 stars Melodious Shakespeare.......2001-01-24

          This CD consists of a collection of settings of Shakespearian lines by composers ranging from the 18th to the mid-20th centuries. It is an ideal vehicle for finding a new way to enjoy these writings of Shakespeare and also experience the work of a number of British composers, some well-known and some not so well-known
          The Ultimate Irving Berlin, Vol. 2
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • Essential history
          The Ultimate Irving Berlin, Vol. 2

          Manufacturer: Pearl
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          ASIN: B000063BIH
          Release Date: 2002-05-21

          Tracks:

          1. Dance And Grow Thin
          2. You'd Be Surprised
          3. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
          4. I've Got My Captain Working For Me Now
          5. Mandy
          6. Someone Else May Be There When I'm Gone
          7. You'd Be Surprised
          8. The Girls Of My My Dreams
          9. Tell Me, Little Gypsy/Bells
          10. Tell Me, Little Gypsy
          11. School House Blues
          12. Say It With Music
          13. Will She Come From The East?
          14. Lady Of The Evening
          15. Bring On The Pepper
          16. Little Butterfly
          17. Learn To Do The Strut
          18. An Orange Grove In California
          19. Listening
          20. Tell Her In The Springtime
          21. Rock-A-Bye Baby
          22. Tokio Blues
          23. Who?
          24. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
          25. Blue Skies

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Essential history.......2007-06-24

          Hooray for Pavilion Records and all other organizations collecting early recordings and transferring them to CD for the world to enjoy! Of course since they are EARLY recordings (1917-1927) it has that fizzy wax sound to it and the lyrics get mushy at times. That either makes it endearing or annoying, depending on your perspective. It's lovely to finally hear the Brox Sisters sing again, let John Steel's tenor soar, and to hear what You'd Be Surprised sounded like sung by a girl. The earliest songs of Irving Berlin may not be his best, but are a refreshing glimpse into his 30s. Half of the songs on this disc debuted in Berlin's own Music Box Revue at the theater he built after WWI.
          Golden Greats: Greatest Broadway Hits
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • A bargain collection of showtunes
          Golden Greats: Greatest Broadway Hits

          Manufacturer: Golden Greats
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          ASIN: B00005USEJ
          Release Date: 2002-02-26

          Tracks:

          1. Ouverture - Orchestra
          2. Something Wonderfull - Dorothy Sarnoff
          3. Doin' What Comes Natur'lly - Ethel Merman
          4. Life Upon the Wicked Stage - Colette Lyons
          5. So in Love - Patricia Morison
          6. You'll Never Walk Alone - Jan Clayton, Christine Johnson
          7. Bill - Carol Bruce
          8. Hello, Young Lovers - Gertrude Lawrence
          9. Bloody Mary - Male Chorus
          10. I Can't Say No - Celeste Holm
          11. This Was a Real Nice Clambake - Jan Clayton,
          12. Oklahoma! - Alfred Drake
          13. Sue Me - Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene
          14. Woman Is a Sometime Thing - Edward Matthews
          15. Some Enchanted Evening - Ezio Pinza,
          16. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' - Todd Duncan, Todd Duncan
          17. Guys and Dolls - Douglas Deane, Stubby Kaye, Johnny Silver
          18. It Ain't Necessarily So - Lawrence Tibbett
          19. Make Believe - Jan Clayton
          20. Wonderful Guy - Mary Martin
          21. They Say It's Wonderful - Ethel Merman
          22. When the Children Are Asleep - Jean Darling, Eric Mattson
          23. More I Cannot Wish You - Pat Rooney, Sr., Pat Rooney, Sr.
          24. Puzzlement - Yul Brynner
          25. I Got Lost in His Arms - Ethel Merman

          Tracks:

          1. Overture...Summertime - Anne Brown
          2. Why Can't You Behave? - Lisa Kirk, Harold Lang
          3. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Carol Bruce
          4. There's No Business Like Show Business - Chorus
          5. If I Were a Bell - Isabel Bigley
          6. People Will Say That We're in Love - Alfred Drake, Joan Roberts
          7. Bess, You Is My Woman Now - Anne Brown
          8. Luck Be a Lady Tonight - Robert Alda
          9. Shall I Tell You What I Think of You? - Gertrude Lawrence
          10. Girl That I Marry - Ray Middleton
          11. Nobody Else But Me - Jan Clayton
          12. Carousel Waltz - Orchestra
          13. Dites-Moi - Barbara Luna
          14. Ol' Man River - Kenneth Spencer
          15. Summertime
          16. Many a New Day - Joan Roberts
          17. Blow High, Blow Low - Murvyn Vye
          18. It Takes a Long Pull to Get There - Edward Matthews
          19. You've Got to Be Carefully Taught - Billy Tabbert
          20. We Open in Venice - Alfred Drake
          21. I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair - Mary Martin
          22. Who Do You Love, I Hope? - Kathleen Carnes, Robert Lenn
          23. I've Never Been in Love Before - Robert Alda
          24. Tom, Dick or Harry - Lisa Kirk
          25. I Whistle a Happy Tune - Gertrude Lawrence

          Tracks:

          1. New York, New York - Lynn Murray, Lynn Murray
          2. Almost Like Being in Love - Marion Bell, Dave Brooks, David Brooks
          3. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Vivienne Segal
          4. Beat out Dat Rhythm on a Drum - June Hawkins
          5. How Are Things in Glocca Morra? - Ella Logan
          6. Old Devil Moon - Ella Logan
          7. South American Way - Carmen Miranda
          8. September Song - Walter Huston
          9. This Is the Army, Mister Jones - Irving Berlin
          10. Takin' a Chance on Love - Ethel Waters
          11. My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Mary Martin
          12. Anything Goes - Jeanne Aubert & The Four Admirals
          13. You're the Top - Jeanne Aubert & The Four Admirals
          14. I Get a Kick Out of You - Ethel Merman
          15. Night and Day - Fred Astaire
          16. I Got Rhythm - Red Nichols & His Orchestra
          17. Someone to Watch Over Me - Gertrude Lawrence
          18. Fascinatin' Rhythm - Adele Astaire, Fred Astaire
          19. Strike Up the Band - Red Nichols & His Orchestra
          20. Makin' Whoopee - Eddie Cantor
          21. Heatwave - Ethel Waters
          22. Easter Parade - Clifton Webb
          23. She Didn't Say Yes - Peggy Wood
          24. I've Told Every Little Star - Mary Ellis
          25. Johnny One Note - Lynn Murray, Lynn Murray

          Album Description

          Import exclusive, budget price compilation featuring Broadway classics like 'You'll Never Walk Alone', 'Summertime', & There's No Business Like Show Business', performed by Ethel Merman, Gertrude Lawrence, Celeste Holm, & many more. 75 tracks in all. Standard double jewel case. Disky. 2001.

          Album Details

          3 CD set

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars A bargain collection of showtunes.......2005-08-19

          This bargain collection of showtunes is highlighted by the composition of Kurt Weill and the uniquely rolling tongue of Colette Lyons. I have a complaint about this compilation. It includes "Ol' Man River", but it excludes Al Jolson's rendition of "Ol' Man River." Otherwise, this collection gives you ample bang for your buck.
          Handel: Messiah
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • Finally a Messiah with fervor!
          • Great recording!
          • Good and Bad
          • This is a great recording!
          Handel: Messiah

          Manufacturer: Naxos
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00002R16A
          Release Date: 1999-11-30

          Tracks:

          1. Messiah: No. 1 Overture
          2. Messiah: No. 2 Arioso For Tenor
          3. Messiah: No. 3 Air For Tenor
          4. Messiah: No. 4 Chorus
          5. Messiah: No. 5 Recitative For Bass
          6. Messiah: No. 6 Air For Bass
          7. Messiah: No. 7 Chorus
          8. Messiah: No. 8 Recitative For Alto
          9. Messiah: No. 9 Air For Alto And Chorus
          10. Messiah: No. 10 Arioso For Bass
          11. Messiah: No. 11 Air For Bass
          12. Messiah: No. 12 Chorus
          13. Messiah: No. 13 Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
          14. Messiah: No. 14a Recitative And No. 14b Arioso For Soprano
          15. Messiah: No. 15 Recitative For Soprano
          16. Messiah: No. 16 Arioso For Soprano
          17. Messiah: No. 17 Chorus
          18. Messiah: No. 18 Air For Soprano
          19. Messiah: No. 19 Recitative For Alto
          20. Messiah: No. 20 Air For Alto And Soprano
          21. Messiah: No. 21 Chorus
          22. Messiah: No. 22 Chorus
          23. Messiah: No. 23 Air For Alto
          24. Messiah: No. 24 Chorus
          25. Messiah: No. 25 Chorus
          26. Messiah: No. 26 Chorus

          Tracks:

          1. Messiah: No. 27 Arioso For Tenor
          2. Messiah: No. 28 Chorus
          3. Messiah: No. 29 Recitative For Tenor
          4. Messiah: No. 30 Air For Tenor
          5. Messiah: No. 31 Recitative For Tenor
          6. Messiah: No. 32 Air For Tenor
          7. Messiah: No. 33 Chorus
          8. Messiah: No. 34 Recitative For Tenor
          9. Messiah: No. 35 Chorus
          10. Messiah: No. 36 Air For Alto
          11. Messiah: No. 37 Chorus
          12. Messiah: No. 38 Aria For Soprano
          13. Messiah: No. 39 Chorus
          14. Messiah: No. 40 Air For Bass
          15. Messiah: No. 41 Chorus
          16. Messiah: No. 42 Recitative For Tenor
          17. Messiah: No. 43 Air For Tenor
          18. Messiah: No. 44 Chorus
          19. Messiah: No. 45 Air For Soprano
          20. Messiah: No. 46 Chorus
          21. Messiah: No. 47 Recitative For Bass
          22. Messiah: No. 48 Air For Bass
          23. Messiah: No. 49 Recitative For Alto
          24. Messiah: No. 50 Duet For Alto And Tenor
          25. Messiah: No. 51 Chorus
          26. Messiah: No. 52 Air For Soprano
          27. Messiah: No. 53 Chorus
          28. Messiah: Amen

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Finally a Messiah with fervor!.......2005-10-20

          I've hunted a thrilling performance of The Messiah through 240 versions so far. This is the best I've found. Some are self-conscious, dutifully singing as instructed. Some are almost childish in their lilt. Some are overblown with so much bombast that you can barely hear the heart of the music. Some are concentrated on faithfulness to the original instruments. If you want a performance that will make you shiver with the power and joy of the music, this is the one. The singers are singing about GLORY. They sound as if they are ecstatic. The musicians are at one with the music and they create a virtual cathedral wherever this CD is played, just close your eyes. Or, let your own imagery, be it celestial, or of great oceans...carry you away.

          5 out of 5 stars Great recording!.......2003-09-22

          There are so many performances of the Messiah out there that it is very difficult to point to a difinative one, but I'd put this in the catagory of the "very good" ones. As other reviewers have said, every performance is different and has its own character. Each has stronger and weaker points. Here the conductor and musicians have made good, solid musical choices. There is an amazing attention to detail which is not so obvious the first listen through but which makes the piece shine. The tempos seem to be right on, and there is no frivolous over-embellishment by the soloists. There is no attempt to be showey. The dramatic dynamics in the first section of the overture are interesting, but seem to work after you hear it a few times. This performance also includes sections which are often omitted (Second half of "He shall feed his flock," "Thou art gone up on high," "Great was the company of the preachers," and "Death where is thy sting"). I prefer the more intimate quality of a small ensemble of musicians to the mega-performances by the London Philharmonic, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, etc.. As with this performance, the smaller group lends a clarity to the music, where the larger ensembles can get a little "muddy" at times. Just my personal preference. Overall, this is a very good performance, and certainly the low price (being on the Naxos lable) makes this a clear choice.

          2 out of 5 stars Good and Bad.......2000-04-09

          I was more interested in "The Messiah" for the religious content than as a music critic, but this was too much. The strings are tinny. The orchestra is plodding. The soloists and choir are thankfully very good and seem to understand the meaning of the words. It is a shame the sound mix is uneven. The male parts come across loud and clear, but the poor women. For instance, No. 9 Oh thou that tellest..., the soloist sounded like she was singing in an echo chamber far from the mike. This is one of the most disappointing versions of "The Messiah" I have heard in a long time.

          4 out of 5 stars This is a great recording!.......2000-02-11

          I was really surprised with the new that the Messiah's New World premiere was held at Trinity Church in October 1770, twenty-eight years after it was written. This fact only will make one proud in having this CD among his collection.

          Anyhow, this is nothing more than a historic detail and would not count if this recording had not an outstanding first-rate ensemble of singers. Without doubt there is no definitive version of Messiah. Each one has its own distinctive touch and feeling and exploring it is always a pleasant journey through imagination.

          As stated by the conductor: "we must concede that performing Messiah with twenty singers and an appropriately balanced instrumental ensemble represents, at best, an imperfect comprimise", it will be easy to understand that this recording does not stand among the greatest and will probably carry some imperfections. I will mention two that kind of disppointed me a little bit. The Overture and the Chorus Worthy is the Lamb, for some reason misses the habitual vigor and strenght. Everything else is great and this is definitely a worth buying.

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