RCA Club

1. Toda la Vida (Tutta la Vita)

2. Este Terco Corazón

3. Insoportablemente Bella

4. Ven con el Alma Desnuda

5. Tu y Yo

6. Pobre Diablo

7. Hay Que Arrimar el Alma

8. Última Luna

9. Todo Se Derrumbo Dentro de Mi

10. Quiero Dormir Cansado

11. Detenedla Ya

12. Segua Lloviendo Afuera

RCA Club,Emmanuel,RCA Intl,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop,Tropical

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Average customer rating: THIS SHOW IS A "MUST" SEE Listen to the Queer Beat QUESTION-SONG-HELP looking back now--should have been two volumes it's 5 starts for a 65 yr. old

Queer as Folk Heather Small Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Queer as Folk: The Second Season Queer as Folk - The Complete Third Season (Showtime) Queer as Folk - The Final Season (Collector's Edition) Queer as Folk - The Complete Second Season (Showtime) Queer as Folk: The Complete First Season ASIN: B00005B1GU Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Spunk (Synth-Version) - Greek Buck
2. Dive In The Pool - Barry Harris
3. You Think You're A Man - Full Frontal
4. Proud - Heather Small
5. Lovin' You - Kristine W
6. Crying At The Discoteque - Alcazar
7. Suffering - Jay-Jay Johanson
8. Shake Me - Mint Royale
9. Summerfire - B-U
10. Start Rockin' - Antiloop
11. Do Ya (Feel The Love) - Love Inc.
12. Let's Hear It For The Boy - Katty B
13. High School Confidential - Carole Pope
14. Straight To...Number One - Touch And Go
15. Spunk ('Thank You!' Version) - Greek Buck

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Boy crazy, girl crazy, or somewhere in between, the Pittsburgh inhabitants of Showtime's eyebrow-raising Queer as Folk series all meet on middle ground: the dance floor. This relentlessly upbeat soundtrack of flavor-of-the-month dance-club anthems and campy synth-pop is confectionary fun that never loses its wits. Katty B.'s remake of the Footloose classic "Let's Hear It for the Boy" is a hoot, as is a cover of Divine's 1984 single "You Think You're a Man," which devolves into a naughty call-and-response of "boy" and "toy" that would make Madonna's early years seem tame. The good mood continues with Alcazar's frenzied "Crying at the Discotheque," which contains the intriguing couplet "The golden ties, the silver years / You wore a tie like Richard Gere." Add Kristine W.'s undeniable dance hit "Lovin' You," the Cher-like Heather Smalls's "Proud," and Mint Royale's Abba-kissed "Shake Me," and a taste of nostalgia kicks in. That said, the album knows when to quit; thankfully, there are no clichéd Gloria Gaynor or Donna Summer remixes to be found, just a batch of friendly, sexy tracks that perfectly complement the show's revved-up characters. --Kristy Martin

Customer Reviews:

THIS SHOW IS A "MUST" SEE.......2006-11-05

With every episode, you just dont want to stop, high drama and sometimes a little shy with the charactors making love or intimate encounters, casual or extreme. But reality sometimes is hard to watch, depending on your shyness. This show makes you laugh and cry to extremes. I felt like when I was watching the last season, I was losing a family I will never see again. I miss this show very much. There has never been a show with such love for the actors and the way they brought past experiences remembered in my own life. I miss you, everyone who made this show possible.
p.s. the music is this show, I own all the soundtracks also...awesome

Listen to the Queer Beat.......2005-09-11

The First Season Soundtrack of Queer As Folk....

...starts of with the catchy "Spunk" by Greek Buck (it also ends with this song which sort of strikes me as a pointless waste of space). Anyways it goes on to feature such great songs as "Proud" by Heather Small which is really one of my favorite songs on the compilation. As other mention frequently, it really is a gay anthem.
Kristine W.'s "Lovin' You" will get anyone in a loving mood, with its beat, beating its way to your heart.
Many people complain that the soundtracks complain non-disco tunes. Well, to them I say: Why shouldn't they? There are some great non-disco songs on here that I really enjoyed in the show. Jay Jay Johnson's "Suffering" is a great song to listen to. It really makes me remember the dramatic moments in the show. That one along with Touch and Go's "Straight to Number One".
Back to the disco tunes however, who can ever forget "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Katty B. and "High School Confidential" by Carole Pope. Those two songs should bring an image of out-and-proud Justin for any Queer As Folk Fan. I can never forget that scene when Justin tore off his shirt (he did that to both these songs didn't he? hehe) and showed Brian (to Let's Hear it for the Boy).
My Favorite fast-paced gay "thumpa-thumpa" tracks on this compilation are "Start Rockin'" by Antiloop, and B.U.'s "Summerfire"
The reason I gave this great soundtrack only 4 stars is because there should have been more. Queer As Folk has probably the best soundtrack in the history of television. There are so many songs that are hard to find. How can they give us only 14 songs? I really feel there should have been 2 discs in this set with at least 30 songs. I mean, the UK soundtrack offers nearly 40 songs and it lasted only 10 episodes.
Anyway, that is my perspective of this soundtrack. The bottom line is, if you enjoy Queer As Folk, you WILL enjoy this.

QUESTION-SONG-HELP.......2005-08-29

remember the episdoe where emmett's online sex psuedo screen name comes to life? It was episdoe 10 or 9 or so.
Well after he has sex with that online sex guy after his screenname asked for the address to screw him, remember how emmett walks into babylon and his shirt is open and he's not smiling but all yeah i got laid look?
The song playing is a 70's song called somewhere like, if you really want me let me know.
Can someone please tell me who sings the song? Because the version i have is extremely crappy (and doesn't say anything cept 70's-if you really want me) and i'm wondering now if the techno version-where instead of instrutments you have guys singing na na na na na...- is under the title somewhere like, if you really want me let me know (techno version)
thanks to whoever tries to think really hard for an answer! XD

looking back now--should have been two volumes.......2005-08-16

After 5 seasons of soundtracks, i prefer the double disc sets that have longer versions of each song. Not to mention, they could have made a more thorough soundtrack with all the missing songs people were searching for. My favorite part of this volume now is the opening theme song! Brings back fond memories. By the way, this volume is not beatmixed as are some of the others. track times:

1. spunk (:29)
2. dive in the pool (3:55)
3. you think you're a man (3:59)
4. proud (4:27)
5. lovin you (3:29)
6. crying at the discoteque (3:50)
7. suffering (4:46)
8. shake me (4:05)
9. summerfire (3:25)
10. start rockin (3:26)
11. do ya (3:49)
12. let's hear it for the boy (5:30)
13. high school confidential (3:14)
14. straight to number one (3:37)
15. spunk (:28)

it's 5 starts for a 65 yr. old.......2005-08-16

That says it all. Wouldn't miss QAF....been a faithful viewer for 5 seasons. This CD is fantastic for any 65 year old who doesn't know what she will do without Brian!

Average customer rating:

Jerry Hadley - Golden Days - Tenor hits from the Golden Age of Operetta Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Herbert | Herbert, Victor | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romberg, Sigmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Hadley, Jerry | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: In the Real World Standing Room Only Jerry Hadley and Thomas Hampson - Famous Opera Duets (Tenor/Bass) Show Boat (1988 Studio Cast Highlights) A Song of Naples - Neapolitan Songs ASIN: B000003FQQ Release Date: 1994-08-16

Tracks:

1. Song of the Vagabonds
2. I'm Falling in Love With Someone
3. Streets of New York
4. Neapolitan Love Song
5. Desert Song/One Alone
6. Every Day Is Ladies' Day with Me
7. Donkey Serenade
8. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
9. Drinking Song
10. When You're Away
11. I Love to Go Swimmin' With Wimmin
12. I Might Be Your Once-In-A-While
13. Marianne
14. Serenade
15. Indian Summer
16. When I Grow Too Old to Dream
17. Gypsy Love Song
18. Golden Days - Jerry Hadley, Mario Lanza

Average customer rating: A Mature Sam Cooke An Unforgettable Live Album One of the greatest live performances ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER! should get more than 5 stars!

One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 Sam Cooke Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke at the Copa Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 Night Beat Sam Cooke - Legend ASIN: B000AO4NJU Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Soul Twist/Introduction
2. Feel It (Don't Fight It)
3. Chain Gang
4. Cupid
5. Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
6. Twistin' The Night Away
7. Somebody Have Mercy
8. Bring It On Home To Me
9. Nothing Can Change This Love
10. Having A Party

Customer Reviews:

A Mature Sam Cooke.......2007-07-26

I can categorically say this album was the cream of Sam Cooke. The reason for saying this, is to counteract the previous comment made by A. Sturley. Sam did not change his voice for this concert. Sam was getting more mature. His voice was breaking. Which I preferred. Had he lived longer, he would'nt be too far of Bobby Womack or a more polished soul singer. Also him moving with the times, who knows how he would really sound like had he lived longer. A. Sturley, if you do not believe me,buy and listen to the album (Keep Moving On).Both albums will always make music listeners take notes. The One Night Stand: Live at the Harlem Square Club was Sam Cooke delivering at his very best!

An Unforgettable Live Album.......2007-04-17

This album is a priceless gem that you will treasure forever! Sam Cooke metaphorically rolls up his sleeves and really works up a sweat in this amazing live concert at the Harlem Square Club, giving an earthy, gritty performance that is spellbinding. Sam's delivery crackles with raw energy! He belts out the songs with an emotional intensity and sense of urgency that whips his audience into euphoric frenzy.

Some favourite, well-loved songs (such as "Cupid," "Chain Gang," "Bring it on Home to Me," etc.) have been thumpingly and effectively re-worked to give them an edginess which causes the temperature to soar in that highly charged, festive atmosphere.

You can feel the electricity in the air! Sam teases and cajoles an attentive and adoring audience who eagerly comply with the call to party. The tempo intensifies and reaches a crescendo at the end of a totally exhilarating and riveting musical experience!

One of the greatest live performances.......2007-01-12

Sam Cooke delivers an unbelievable performance in this one. When I first got it, it was difficult for me to appreciate this live album. But as time passed by, the more it grew on me. And now, it's truly one of my favorite albums. Any soul music fan has to have this one.

The way Sam Cooke works the crowd is a thing of beauty. Those people that attended this performance are some lucky folks. He gives it his all and the crowd appreciates it. My personal favorite was "Chain Gang" because of the way he works the crowd at the end and because his voice is just electrifying with his "oh yeah" screams. Sam Cooke may not be my favorite artist but I believe he's the greatest artist of all-time. This record is one of the many testaments of that.

ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER!.......2006-11-21

This is soul at its very best! No matter how many times I listen to this album, I NEVER get tired of it. Sam Cooke went on to inspire thousands of musicians and, after hearing this album, you'll know why. Since the new movie "Ali," starring Will Smith, has been released on DVD and VHS, a lot of people wonder about the beginning where the actor portraying Sam Cooke is performing. Well, this recording is exactly where they got the idea for the beginning of the film.
Of course, my favorite is "Bring It On Home To Me." Sam delivers his music with all the fervor of a gospel sermon and beat of a pop/doo wop song. Then, there are also the usual hits, from "Cupid" to "Twistin' The Night Away."
If you're looking for a soul album to start a collection, this IS the ONE!!! It'll keep you moving!!! The sound is no longer mono, making it all the more enjoyable. The fact that Sam could get the place jumpin' is exactly why he was such a great entertainer. You can feel the high energy and the fun of that evening back in 1963 oozing out of the stereo every time you listen to this album. James Brown may be the Godfather of soul, but Sam Cooke is the father!!!

should get more than 5 stars!.......2006-08-19

This is the live album to outdo all other live albums. I am a head banging, rock and roller, guitar nut and this is still the best live album ever!

The main reason that it is great is b/c Sam Cooke works the audience. The cd builds up steam as the songs go by. This is a snowball rolling down a hill that gets bigger and bigger.

He talks to the audience, works the ladies, entices the men, pumps up his band, etc. The songs are almost a "best of" situation. Chain gang, having a party, twisting are all awesome!

You know how great the cd is? The recording has serious limitations. There are no highs and no lows. Horns, guitar, bass, drums are all mixed way towards the back but Cooke's singing and talking are way towards the front. It does not matter and should not influence anyone's listening pleasure.

A great comparison is to Otis Redding live at the Whiskey a Go Go. That is a good concert, fantastic sound recording and the band seriously rocks. This blows that away.

This is not only the best concert cd but also, it is obvious how other entertainers and djs modeled themselves afer Sam Cooke's style.

What a shame that this tremendous performer died in his prime.

Whoever reads this take note...I am no soul music fanatic. I am a Lez Zep. Who, Nirvana, guitarnut type of guy. THAT is how powerful that this work is b/c it most definetly rocks more than "live at leeds", "get your ya yas out", "Song remains the same", etc.

Average customer rating: Part of the soundtrack of my high school years A cd that makes you dream! This Is Worth Every Penny! More Beat For Your Buck (4 Stars) A CLASSIC EURODANCE.....

Sweet Dreams La Bouche Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Another Night Pump Up the Jam: The Album S.O.S. Europop The Sign ASIN: B000002WVB Release Date: 1996-01-16

Tracks:

1. Be My Lover
2. Sweet Dreams
3. Fallin' In Love
4. Where Do You Go
5. I'll Be There
6. Do You Still Need Me
7. I Love To Love
8. The Heat Is On
9. Poetry In Motion
10. Shoo Bee Do Bee Do (I Like That Way)
11. Nice 'N' Slow
12. Fallin' In Love (Spike Mix)
13. Be My Lover (House Mix)
14. Le Click: Tonight Is The Night

Customer Reviews:

Part of the soundtrack of my high school years.......2006-06-23

I was 15 years old and a sophomore in high school when "Be My Lover" started burning up the U.S. charts toward the end of 1995, and I loved every second of that song: Eurodance-pop perfection, bolstered by the catchy "La-da-da-dee-da-da-da-da" hook and the powerful diva voice of the late Melanie Thornton. As I recall, most radio stations played the edited version without Lane's rap, without which the song seems kind of empty (even though it is cheesy: "Like Boyz II Men I'm on bended knee"... sorry, that line makes me giggle). As much as this song simply smokes, the extended mix which also got some radio play on "mix shows" and the like is even better.
Anyway, when I bought this album I expected an album's worth of songs in the same Eurodance style which I had grown to know and love thanks to Real McCoy, 2 Unlimited, Fun Factory, and (remember "The Rhythm Of The Night?") Corona. To my surprise, there were some slow jams here too! Despite being well-sung by Melanie, as is everything here, the slow jams - especially "I'll Be There" (which is NOT the Jackson Five/Mariah Carey classic) - aren't as memorable as the dancefloor thumpers. "Be My Lover," the title song, "I Love To Love" and "The Heat Is On" are all red-hot, catchy, well-crafted Eurodance classics. And it is the talents of Melanie Thornton that make them really special. In the hands of any other singer these songs wouldn't sound nearly as hot. There's also "Where Do You Go," which is ALMOST the same song that became a hit in 1996 for the Cuban-American trio No Mercy - I say "almost" because the verses are different. Equally fun is Le Click's "Tonight Is The Night," a #89 Hot 100 hit in 1995. (Of course, after Melanie and Lane McCray got together as La Bouche, Le Click continued on with a new singer named Kayo Shekoni who was sort of a soundalike for Melanie, and scored a Top 40 hit in 1997 with "Call Me.")
And there's an oldie here too - that would be "Fallin' In Love," the Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds #1 hit from 1975. The album version is a nice, breezy, mid-tempo pop tune that wouldn't sound out of place on adult contemporary radio. It's certainly far superior to the horrid Eurodance remix that was issued to radio stations after the success of "Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams." Actually, "Fallin' In Love" was originally La Bouche's first single in the United States in 1995, but it flopped, getting into the "Bubbling Under the Hot 100" chart for a few weeks and then vanishing. When it was re-promoted to radio the following year, RCA did not re-release the single and CHR stations played it as an album cut (though most of them, unfortunately, played the remix, which was not all that bad on its own, but was horrible compared to the album version).

In short, this is a more-than-competent survey of the mid-1990s Eurodance sound, with a pair of big hit singles and a few extras as well. La Bouche injected some soul into the Euro beats and came up with a winner. Rest in peace, Melanie, you are still missed.

A cd that makes you dream!.......2005-10-04

Who hasn't danced even once with the big smash hit ''be my lover'' way back in 1995? And who hasn't dreamt by listening to the hit ''sweet dreams''? The unique voice of Melanie Thornton - tragically gone in a plane crash in Zurigh in 2001 - along with the rap rhymes of Lane McCray make a combination of passion, adrenaline and of course ... dancing!! Beautiful melodic songs, such as ''fallinf in love'', ''i'll be there'' and ''nice n' slow'', dance hits like ''where do you go'', ''i love to love'', ''the heat is on'', along with one beautiful ballad - ''do you still need me?''and the 2 smash hits we just talked about. The cd ends with 2 great remixes of ''be my lover'' and ''fallin' in love'', plus another big hit ''tonight is the night'', which mysteriously isn't enclosed in the 2001 compilation ''greatest hits'' of the group. A cd that everybody who loves dance music should have. The group may not exist anymore, but will always be remembered, especially Melanie.

This Is Worth Every Penny!.......2005-08-04

Surely the asking price is not too high for something as good as this. I would have paid double for it. Great for the club or a party scene, and great for driving. Just don't get too into it and speed too much.

More Beat For Your Buck (4 Stars).......2004-09-02

Music like this is usually too corny for me to even come close to giving it a chance, but I showed up to my sister's apartment one day and she was playing this CD. By the time I left her place, I was sweaty from all the dancing I was doing. I am by no means a convert, but I do give credit where credit is due. I don't know much about house/trance/dance music, but from what I've heard on this CD and from what I've been told, this is one of the better dance albums out there. A year ago I saw it at a store and bought it used for $1.00 (what a country). There are a lot of great dance tracks on this album and there are some terrible tracks on this album. When the group tries to do ballads like "I'll Be There" and "Do You Still Need Me", they come off as very cheesy attempts to "get deep". Thankfully, those kinds of songs are kept to a minimum. The strength of this album (obviously) are the dance/house tracks. There are house music staples like "Sweet Dreams", "Where Do You Go", and "Be My Lover" on here that make this CD worth the money on their own. They also follow up these classics with strong dance tracks like "Be My Lover (House Mix)", "I Love To Love", "Fallin' In Love (Spike Mix)", "Le Click: Tonight Is The Night", and "The Heat Is On". Great songs like "Nice N Slow" and "Fallin' In Love" have an R&B flavor to them and they help to even things out. Overall, I'd have to say that this album is pretty good. It's not a classic album by any means, but there are some classic dance joints on this album. It has some obvious holes in it, but it's still worth the money if you can find it at a good price. It's sad that lead singer Melanie died in that plane crash back in 2001, but she left behind some great music that will get your body moving. It's always hard to see people go when so much potential is left unfulfilled.

Standout Tracks: Be My Lover, I Love To Love, Where Do You Go (My Favorite), Le Click: Tonight Is The Night, The Heat Is On, Fallin' In Love, Sweet Dreams, Nice N' Slow, Fallin' In Love (Spike Mix), and Be My Lover (House Mix)

A CLASSIC EURODANCE............2004-08-29

La Bouche was the most played band in Europa in the 90's when i went to nights clubs at this period (I'm 29),Then i was surprised when i hear it recently on a CHR Florida radio Station:It's a gold eurodance band !
E from France

Average customer rating: Great for one or two spins Mambo Some More Good album good for kids, I guess As bad as the warnings in other reviews

A Little Bit of Mambo Lou Bega Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ladies & Gentlemen Mambo No. 5 Buster Poindexter Ricky Martin Lounatic ASIN: B00000K3LY Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

1. Mambo No.5 (A Little Bit Of...)
2. Baby Keep Smiling
3. Lou's Cafe
4. Can I Tico Tico You
5. I Got A Girl
6. Tricky, Tricky
7. Icecream
8. Beauty On The TV-Screen
9. 1+1=2
10. The Most Expensive Girl In The World
11. The Trumpet Part II
12. Behind The Stage
13. Mambo Mambo

Product Description

Practically BRAND NEW condition, no scratches, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, fast shipping, ask me for my complete CD List file! :)

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What sounds like an early-model Casio playing "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" quickly gives way to a classic Perez Prado riff. On top of it all, Lou Bega--born in Germany to a Ugandan father and Italian mother--hoarsely exhorts the floor to "Mambo No. 5." A runaway hit in more than a dozen countries, it's an agreeable trifle, if ultimately not as charming as "Macarena" proved to be a few summers back. Throughout this cash-in album, Bega comes off like a cross between a less clever Tone-Loc and a less inspired Buster Poindexter. If there's a great Europop-Cuban fusion in the making, its standard-bearers will have to come up with more durable trashy fun than this. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Great for one or two spins.......2007-05-11

This is actually a fairly decent album compared to some the other stuff out there, on the air. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the necessary lasting power to make it much more than a cleaver, one man show, studio designed, self absorbed, novelty CD. His self adoring, ego-manic lyrics get old real fast even if some of them are no worse than another popular novelty song from some years back. Remember "Don't Worry, Be Happy"? Additionally, his lyrical content does nothing to give women the honor and respect they deserve. In fact, his lyrics and whole attitude of the album is very degrading toward women.

Mambo #5 is just another one of those catchy songs that you'll remember for years just like we still remember "Achy Breaky Heart", "Tip-Toe Through The Tulips" by Tiny Tim, the old lady, Mrs. Miller, whose fame was in her whistling of songs and Napoleon XIV with "They're Com'n To Take Me Away, Ha Ha".

Just because we remember certain songs doesn't necessarily make them great. Lou Bega had a catchy stinger and he got all of the mileage out of it in one release. Which may be a blessing in disguise! Oddly enough, I still enjoy this CD every so often for the melodies and rhythms. Then again, I also have the remastered album containing Napoleon XIV's only -dare I say- Top 40 HIT. And remember... Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Mambo Some More.......2007-03-19

This CD is very fun and exciting. The music envokes fun, movement and laughs. What a feel good way to get into Mambo.

Good album.......2006-08-24

I used to line dance to "I Got A Girl" and I always liked " Mambo No. 5" and Lou also does a good song towards the end with a salsa beat to it. A very unique album.

good for kids, I guess.......2006-07-20

The music is way too "synthy" for me. In many cases the "band" sounds like a synthesizer and a drum box. Many of the lyrics are inane. Lou's voice seems ok. My 8 year old likes it a lot.

The songs have a certain pop catchiness to them, but there just isn't much depth there. I have a hard time believing that this is the king of mambo. I certeinly wish that I was as studly as he is.

As bad as the warnings in other reviews.......2006-04-05

Mambo #5 caught my ear when listening to the car radio. It is the only passable song on the CD. I couldn't even listen all the way through the others. Just awful. I paid one cent plus shipping for it used and still feel ripped off by Mr. Bega.

Average customer rating: Ruth ann is a cut above the rest Pretty good good Album This is a great CD. Still a strong go-to CD eight years after its release. Enough said.

Extra Virgin Olive Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Trickle Formica Blues Love in the Time of Science Baxter A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular ASIN: B000002X40 Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. Miracle
2. This Time
3. Safer Hands
4. Killing
5. You're Not Alone
6. Falling
7. Outlaw
8. Blood Red Tears
9. Curious
10. You Are Nothing
11. Muted
12. I Don't Think So

Amazon.com

There are all the standard trip-hop ingredients--two guys who could probably stand to get out of the studio a little more often, lots of keyboards, drum machines, and samples. And there's a female singer, who's been compared to Sade--rather unfairly, since Ruth-Ann can manage more than a monotone and still be sultry. But there's also guitar and--wait for it--real strings. And, um, songs. Granted, they're not your conventional verse-chorus-verse, but like an insect bite, they get under your skin until you're scratching away and can't ignore them. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Ruth ann is a cut above the rest.......2007-07-01

If you like Trance, New Age, Electronica or Trip Hop. You'd be stupid not to buy this! You can also catch the lead singer Ruth Ann Boyle on Enigma's Mask and Mirror CD. She just released a solo debut album exclusively sold on itunes as well. Give good talent your support. Buy it!

Pretty good.......2007-04-10

This is a cool CD to put on when you have some people over just chilling.

good Album.......2006-05-04

Olive is one of those bands who should be more widely known than they are. I purchased this album last year, and it's a perfect album to listen to if you're stressed out and want to chill and read a book or something. I find myself never getting bored of listening to Ruth-Ann's cool voice. This is one of the best trip-hop albums out there. The lyrics are simple but with simplicity there is a lot to say. I like all their songs but my two favorites would be "MIRACLE" and "YOU ARE NOTHING".

This is a great CD........2006-02-26

Take a little "Sade" a bit of "Morcheeba" some "Spicehouse" and a dash of "Frou Frou" mix it up and out comes "Olive". This is a great CD. Lots of soul and good songs, and a nice voice to top it off. This is a great collection of trip hop. "Trickle" is great too, but i'd check out this album first, the best song on this album is undoubtedly "Miracle".This a very talented group. Very instrumental, and very hypnotic, this album is great for anyone who likes relaxing music.

Still a strong go-to CD eight years after its release. Enough said........2006-01-16

I love this album. LOVE IT! Even after 8 years of ownership, it still manages to regularly find its way into my stereo or, now, onto my iPod. It just has a certain quality that wins me over time and time again. Kind of trip-hop-lite, it is somehow breezy, moody, and ethereal all at the same time, completely compelling and satisfying. Ruth Ann's vocal are beautiful, whether they are dipping below and floating above the music accompanying them. Vocal heavy, and hook rich, this one is a great trip.

Most people are familiar with Olive, and with this particular album, whether or not they know it, thanks primarily to the song "You're Not Along" which gained moderate airplay and mainstream exposure back n 1997/1998. This album, though, is so much more than that one song. While I love "You're Not Alone", it actually isn't one of my favorites here. Check out "This Time", "Safer Hands", "Outlaw", "You Are Nothing", and my personal favorite on this album, "I Don't Think So". Love the cracking whip sound that the music has in that song.

This album is a classic. Pick it up along with Olive's sophomore effort, "Trickle", which is even better than this one, if you can believe it.

Average customer rating: Ahhh, the 80's... Editorial Review a smash hit extremely relaxing More than just a late 1980s Manufactured "Disco King"

Whenever You Need Somebody Rick Astley Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hold Me in Your Arms Free Greatest Hits Body & Soul Hold Me in Your Arms ASIN: B000002WAD Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Never Gonna Give You Up
2. Whenever You Need Somebody
3. Together Forever
4. It Would Take A Strong Strong Man
5. The Love Has Gone
6. Don't Say Goodbye
7. Slipping Away
8. No More Looking For Love
9. You Move Me
10. When I Fall In Love

Customer Reviews:

Ahhh, the 80's..........2007-06-27

So I've been slowly rebuilding my music collection with music I used to listen to as a teen - grew up in the 80's - and I almost totally forgot about Rick Astley! What a great CD! Typical 80's dance music - almost slow techno?!?!? But his voice! Gotta love it! Most of the songs are a little dorky - but still a load of fun to listen to - wish he's put out something new - again, great voice! Love Rick Astley! Dig the CD!

Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"In the '80s and '90s, England's dance-music team Stock, Aitken & Waterman was often accused of being too slick for its own good, and favoring style over substance. But the producers/songwriters (also known for their work with Dead or Alive and Samantha Fox) should definitely be proud of their work on fellow Briton Rick Astley's often captivating debut album, Whenever You Need Somebody. While the high-tech production is very '80s, Astley's soul/pop/dance music approach is very much a production of the '70s -- sort of the Average White Band meets Philly soul/disco meets Tom Jones. The best dance music works both on and off the dance floor, and this certainly holds true on such slick yet gritty fare as 'Together Forever,' 'Never Gonna Give You Up,' and 'Don't Say Goodbye.' There are a few weak moments -- the lackluster 'No More Looking for Love' being a glaring example -- but overall, this CD proved Astley to be a welcome addition to the British R&B scene. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide" [refers to 1987 Album Release Date, RCA Label]

a smash hit.......2006-04-13

Absolutely brilliant, from the SAW factory, Rick astley shines out in this record. With a voice that does not match his face, Rick Astley is my fav. Delivering such smash hits like "Never gonna give u up", "Whenever u need somebody"&"Together forever"
this album is a must keep for every Astley fan(like me).
I have the album on tape, and I listen to it as much as I can, my favourite ones being the tremendously funky" Whenever u need somebody" , "No more looking for love" & " Nevergonna give u up"
Astley songs do make way for the dance floors, and his ballads do touch hearts!!
THE MUSIC AND THE VOICE R FABULOUS
and I dont listen to Astley at nights coz then I cannot sleep-
the songs keep playing in my head all night

extremely relaxing.......2005-07-21

i dont have a long review to write cus the others have put it beautifuly already,i agree with others that ricks deep voice never got the credit it fully deserved..this album is really relaxing to listen to at home or whenever...i love the song "it would take a strong man"he really uses his voice in that one..whenever you need somebody is a fave of mine also as well as never going to give you up!!i would recommend anyone to have this one added to your library if you dont already have it

More than just a late 1980s Manufactured "Disco King".......2005-06-21

There are a lot of reasons why I consider the way Rick Astley burst on the music scene in 1988 with his debut album "Whenever You Need Somebody". The 1980s music landscape had undergone a major change. The early 1980s pop music sound started out as a Synth-Pop sound, but by the late 1980s transformed to a more "natural" guitar-laden sound. It was during this time that even Heavy Metal music was becoming mainstream. As the 1980s started, the Disco craze had already subsided and the backlash on Disco had begun. In reality, Disco really morphed into Dance Club music and there always was a niche for Dance Club music in the 1980s. However, by 1988 even Dance Music was beginning to take a secondary role on the pop-music scene to the more "natural guitar-laden" sound. But along comes a British Baritone named Rick Astley - who would take the music world by storm with a string of chart topping hits. The thing is - his chart toppers were defying a lot of what was happening on the music scene. For the most part, it was a Synth-Pop sound - and on the charts it was the closest thing that had been seen to classic 1970s Disco. Overall, Astley would give the British Invasion one last push in the U.S. Being that Astley's sound and style was a bit like a fish out of water back in 1988, it's no surprise that his burst on the music scene would be short-lived. While Astley's sound can be considered to be manufactured and to a large extent this is true - there are some clear signs on "Whenever You Need Somebody" that Astley is able to reach beyond the manufactured walls that were created for him.

For the most part, there is a clear dividing line on the songs on this album. Four of the songs are songs that Rick Astley wrote or co-wrote. There are five songs written by the combination of Stock, Aitken and Waterman. There also is a cover of Edward Hayman and Victor Young's "When I Fall in Love". It was the songs written by Stock, Aitken, and Waterman that made up the Rick Astley sound that took the music world by storm. In other words - much of this was the sound that seemed to give Disco one last push. For the most part, this is embedded in the hits "Never Gonna Give You Up", "Together Forever", and "It's Gonna Take a Strong, Strong Man". This was also found in the songs "Whenever You Need Somebody" and "Don't Say Goodbye". While these are all catchy songs, the only thing I found of substance to these songs was Astley's terrific baritones. For the most part - the music in these songs was what I consider "manufactured". The music in these songs was heavily synthesizer-laden - and it consisted of a drum machine. If you extracted Astley's voice off of these songs - you wouldn't hear much more than what I would term "filler music". While "Never Gonna Give You Up" and "Together Forever" were the two #1 hits in the U.S. - I felt that "It's Gonna Take a Strong, Strong Man" and "Don't Say Goodbye" were the two songs that took much better advantage of Astley's vocals.

What clearly surprised me on this album was "the other side of the fence" - the songs that were written by Astley. While these songs were not as catchy as the Stock, Aitken & Waterman numbers, the Astley songs were better songs from a musical perspective. These songs don't abandon the synthesizer-laden sound at all - but I think they are clearly better in both the music and the lyrics. The first of the Astley penned songs is "The Love Has Gone". This song has a clear Rhythm and Blues sound to it. I can't say Astley was able to pull off the R&B vocals perfectly - but he does have his moments in the song. He does a very good job at penning an R&B sound - so he deserves credit for that. Astley does a far superior job with the both the R&B sound and vocals on "Slipping Away". This is a song that was penned by Astley alone. While again Astley relies on a Synthesizer-laden sound, he does bring in some horns and this supplements the song beautifully. There is a terrific trumpet solo midway through the song. There are also some nice background vocals on this song. On "You Move Me", Astley again reaches for the Rhythm and Blues sound. This song almost has a Luther Vandross feel to it. Once again, I can't say that Astley pulls the R&B vocals off perfectly, but somehow he finds a way to make it work. This also seems to be the best song from a lyrical standpoint on the collection. There are some nice background vocals that provide the perfect compliment to Astley. On "No More Looking for Love", this is probably the one Astley penned song that sounds like the Stock, Aitken, and Waterman sound. This was probably the weakest of the Astley penned tracks, but again Astley uses his baritones to make this song work.

It's the last song that really made me realize that Astley is well-rounded musician. On Hayman and Young's "When I Fall in Love", we see a new side to the Astley baritones - crooning! Astley sounds completely different, but to me it was no surprise Astley was able to pull this off. His vocals are what dominated many of the songs on this album - and this is a necessary ingredient as a crooner.

After this album, Astley would begin to take his career in different directions and look at things a bit more artistically. Whether you like what he did after this album or not, this album shows the signs that Astley could do this. It might not be the strongest album, but still is worth checking out.

Average customer rating: Some Good Alternate Versions for the Diehards Just About As Good As It Gets Wow!!! Thank you Tom, Allanah, and Joe Must Have for Thompson Twins Fans!

Greatest Hits Thompson Twins Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Camden ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Howard Jones Platinum & Gold Collection The Best of Simple Minds The Psychedelic Furs - Greatest Hits The Best of OMD ASIN: B00008Q03P Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

1. In The Name Of Love
2. Lies
3. We Are Detective (7'' Version)
4. If You Were Here
5. Love On Your Side (7'' Version)
6. Hold Me Now
7. Doctor Doctor
8. You Take Me Up
9. Sister Of Mercy (7'' Version)
10. Don't Mess With Doctor Dream
11. Lay Your Hands On Me (12'' Version)
12. King For A Day
13. Nothing In Common
14. Get The Love
15. Lucky Day
16. Roll Over

Album Description

Internationally successful synth-pop group from the 80s. This import exclusive compilation contains all their Top 20 hits including, 'Doctor Doctor' & 'You Take Me Up' along with rarities. BMG/Camden. 2003.

Album Details

18 track collection.

Customer Reviews:

Some Good Alternate Versions for the Diehards.......2007-06-21

OK, first off, let it be known for the not-so-die-hard Thompson Twins buyer that many of the versions of the songs on this CD are not the album (or even radio) versions of these songs that you have heard in the past. Some have been altered only slightly, some much more majorly. If you are looking for a CD with the versions you remember, this likely isn't for you (Arista has a 16 track CD - still in print - that better suits these listeners).

If you're a die-hard Twins fan, this CD becomes much more interesting. Personally, I actually bought this one because I was lacking both "In The Name of Love" and "Nothing In Common" on CD. The version of "In The Name of Love" here is a little more stripped down than the single version and has a slightly longer Shiela E. type drum break out preceding the final run through of the chorus at the end of the song. The version of "Nothing in Common" is similar that it is stripped down somewhat from the 7" vinyl single release (not that it's bad - just different).

The real standouts in terms of alternate versions here are the 12" version of "Lay Your Hands on Me" (this really is the mix that the single release should have been based off of) and the original mix of "King For A Day" (some refer to this mix as the "Fools in Paradise" version). The demo-like version of "Hold Me Now" is also interesting.

A few of the I-could-take-it-or-leave-it alternates include the 7" version of "Sister of Mercy" (the way it was released in Europe which I found inferior to the album version) and the B-side "Lucky Day" (it's certainly not bad, but it's not one of those B-sides that make you feel you've just witnessed the Second Coming when you hear it for the first time). The version of "Don't Mess With Doctor Dream" has been altered from the album version as well (possibly their attempt to make a single mix?) - and the album version is preferable as it flows more smoothly than this mix.

Then there's the included 7" version of "Roll Over". Die-hards all know the story of this song and Tom's exhaustion (this was to be the first single released from "Here's to Future Days" and just prior to the release of the album, Tom collapsed from exhaustion. The Twins took this as a sign and released "Lay Your Hands On Me" instead and even went so far to have later versions of the album drop "Roll Over" altogether). My CD of "Here's To Future Days" does include the track and it's long been one of my favorites, so I was very curious to hear what the 7" would have sounded like back in 1985. While it does sound a little more like "Into The Gap" era TT (meaning less guitar and some additional keyboard filler), I have to admit that I much prefer the version that's on the album (the 7" still has the Steve Stevens guitar solo at the break, but much of the other guitar is omitted). It's not bad (especially if you can't get a copy of "Here's To Future Days" that contains "Roll Over") but I prefer the album version by a decent amount.

Verdict? Casual listeners might not like the non-traditional versions of many of the songs, but core fans will find some worthwile alternate versions of the hits here. Reccommended.

Just About As Good As It Gets.......2007-04-05

There was a time in my life when I had 99% of all the Twins releases on vinyl. The Twins fanclub also introduced me to abbreviating song titles with just the first letter of each word. Fans, I am speaking to you here. This disc contains several noteworthy cuts for the diehards.

The version of ITNOL is similar to how they played it live. There was a hits CD released circa 1995 that contained a longer version of this complete with that wild breakdown towards the end. I have never regretted selling a CD more than that one (let me know if YOU have it!), have never seen it again or found another disc with this version...but the one contained on this disc I am reviewing is pretty close. Had that long mix been here, this would have been five stars all the way for me.

They did use the alternate mix of HMN for this disc. Cool.

Unusual mix of "Sister Of Mercy" I've never heard before. Was hoping for the original single version, which has a dramatic intro different from the album mix (again similar to their live shows).

There were two 12" mixes of LYHOM from late 1984, this is one of them. Later, it was remixed again for the album with yet another 12" mix following. If you've seen the video in the USA, you'll note they are in their late-1984 outfits (as seen on SNL), but the audio is the 1985 remix.

The mix of KFAD used here is the original single edit when it was titled "Fools In Paradise" (which was also on that 1995 disc with ITNOL I mentioned). It was originally the flip side of "Roll Over"...which, I just cannot believe, it also contained on this disc in its original single version. It is NOT the same version issued as a promo 12" in the USA (with the known version of KFAD on the flip) when the album Here's To Future Days came out. Both "Roll Over" and "Fools In Paradise" are here in their original single versions. Just goes to prove if you wait long enough, anything can happen. This single pairing has been one of the most elusive recordings in their catalogue (along with the original 12"...their 1988 hits package did include the longer version of "Fools In Paradise"). The Twins had UK concert dates lined up in the sping of 1985 just before this single was to be released, but Tom Bailey collapsed & the dates were cancelled, as was the single (a handful made it out, of course & are prized treasures)...to make up for it, ticketholders for the dates were offered a highly limited edition live album which had a really cool cover. Now THERE is something someone needs to put out on CD.

Another A & B-side team on this disc are "We Are Detective" & "Lucky Day". The inclusion of "Nothing In Common", the Twins first post-Joe Leeway release from the film of the same name, proves this disc is totally geared towards the fans & I can only hope there are more surprises like this in the future. The Twins tended to remix every release, so that the single was always different from the album, the 12" different from both & so-on. They were not afraid to release TWO 12" versions of the same title if need be! There are some fantastic deluxe edition reissues to be had with that in mind, should anyone with that kind of pull be reading this!

Wow!!!.......2007-01-10

I have taken great pleasure in the Greatest Hits CD by the Thompson Twins. It had a song on it that I have wanted for a very long time.... One of the best CDs I have purchased. You won't regret spending a few dollars on buying it.

Thank you Tom, Allanah, and Joe.......2005-01-06

I was in Manchester (UK) during Christmas 2004 and walked into the HMV in the city center. While browsing for whatever I saw this CD in the "T" section. For what I can only call a day dreaming time warp session in the aisle, I was propelled back to 1985...San Diego, California...the place...The Hotel Cortez Ballroom. It was there that I saw the Thompson Twins in concert for the first time. People...those were happy times! A year later they played the SDSU Bowl with Madness and The Police. Pfft!!! Good times I'm telling you.

I've seen a lot on concerts in my day (watched U2 open yes OPEN for The J. Giles Band at the San Diego Sports Arena when their CD "October" came out and they literally blew the doors off the headliner. Also saw The Smiths play live at a club in Tiajuana, Mexico) but the Thompson Twins concerts were perhaps the most memorable ones I went to in the 80's bar none.

The music on this CD brings back a lot...a lot of very good memories and I'd like to thank Tom, Allanah, and Joe for the music and a past that will never be again.

Must Have for Thompson Twins Fans!.......2003-11-21

By far the best Thompson Twins greatest hits CD available. While it includes all the usual suspects, it also has some true gems like the original 7" versions of Roll Over, Lies and Sister of Mercy, the B-Side Lucky Day and the original 12" version of Lay Your Hands on Me. On top of that, it has a demo-like version of Hold Me Now.

It would have been an even better CD if it had included The Gap, Passion Planet and some Warner releases such as Sugar Daddy and Come Inside. Other than that it is perfect! Overall a must have for TT fans!

Average customer rating: Right There With The Other Talented Female Singers AWESOME Part of my past Wow... Very interesting....

Robyn Is Here Robyn Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Sweden | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Truth Robyn Don't Stop the Music Gotta Tell You It Was All a Dream ASIN: B000002X3L Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. Bumpy Ride
2. In My Heart
3. You've Got Somethin'
4. Do You Know (What It Takes)
5. The Last Time
6. Show Me Love
7. Just Another Girlfriend
8. Don't Want You Back
9. Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect)
10. How
11. Here We Go
12. Robyn Is Here
13. I Wish (A Cappella)

Customer Reviews:

Right There With The Other Talented Female Singers.......2007-04-08

Robyn is Here proved that this Swedish-born singers should be linked right there with the other great soulful female vocalists of this generation.

On this CD, Robyn shows versatilty to perform pop, R&B, and straight-up hip hop music with equal aplomb. Songs like "Bumpy Ride," "In My Heart," "You've Got that Something," "I Wish," and the fantastic chart topper "Show Me Love" prove that this young lady has the goods to be on the best vocalists in the business.

Her subsequent recordings, Robyn has moved away from this style for a more rock, more eclectic style, but here's hoping that she will work the style evidenced on "Robyn Is Here" into more of her future music.

AWESOME.......2007-01-03

i bought this album the day it came out and to this day, its still in my top 5 fave albums of all time! i even used "show me love' as my rehearsal song when i was taking singing lessons (didnt really need them though-lol). i definitely recommend this album to everyone who loves pop music and also to those that dont. she is a very talented singer and writes all her own songs - take that pop music :). its worth the money, so what are you waiting for?

Part of my past.......2005-07-13

This was the first CD I ever purchased. I was 13 years old and my friends and I were all going through the POP stage, you know, N*Sync, Backstreet Boys, Britney, Christina, The SPice Girls, and ROBYN...I have to say that even now, 7 years later I still sit and jive to some of this stuff, including this CD which happens to be one of my favorite memory reminders. When I hear Robyn belting out "Do you really want me, am I really special" I can still see my sister at ten running around the house singing along. It feels like yesterday, but alas it's not. I like to remember my past for the soul purpose of appreciating the time I have now. My sister (who has now passed) was a big fan of Robyn, and so I enjoy looking through old pictures of us as kids while listening to this CD. All that aside (I mean what does that matter to the CDNOW.com reader) this is a solid CD by a songbird who dissapeared. I see through my searches that she has put out 2 other CD's, Imports, so I assume they were put out in her native Sweden. That aside, the hits on this CD just flow out of every track. My favorites include 'Just another g/f' 'show me love' and 'bumpy ride'...'do you really love me' has that seseme street kind of background music to it, a little kiddish, but sweet and catchy. Her debut single 'always be around (do me right)' is a great example of good pop song...catchy and the replay value is high...I can still see Robyn dancing on the car in the video...great CD, even better memories...goes to proof a little Robyn is good for the soul.

Wow..........2005-05-22

I'd forgotten her name but not her music. I been Googling like crazy trying to get a clue as to what her name was. Finally, a member of Fatty Koo mentioned her on BET and the bells and whistles went off. Where did Robyn go? Ok, Britney and Christina listen up. This girl was the real deal. Blue eyed soul par excellence. And from Sweden?!! She was soooo young and sooooo talented when she did her first CD. If you like soulful pop and lyrics that mean something sung by a girl with pipes, then get her music. Robyn I'm happy I found you again.

Very interesting...........2004-03-24

I've got all Robyn's CDs and I love them all, but most of all I love this one. This is her debut album, and - this is absolutely true - she was only fifteen years old when it was released. When Robyn was only eleven years old, she performed in a Swedish television show. I'm from Sweden, and I've seen it a couple of times. She was a great singer from the very beginning. One of the songs on this album, "In My Heart", was actually written by an eleven-year-old Robyn whose parents had just gotten divorced. So, what type of music is this, in which genre should i put it? It's a lovely CD, one of the best I own. It's something special about her voice, it's so...strong and secure. She's like filled up with soul and R'n'B and you can feel she loves what she's doing. This is it. This is real music. This is the funky soul-groove mixed with rhythms of pop and funky strings. If you like Brandy, you'll love Robyn. If you like Destiny's Child, you'll love this. But also if you like Aretha Franklin and Norah Jones, this is something for you. Or - should I just say if you like music then you love this CD? It's a mix of pop/soul/R'n'B/funk. You just simply can't miss it. You HAVE to give it a try. I promise, it's worth it. Robyn's something special. The lovely blonde girl from Sweden will make you groove til you drop:-) soft music is what it is!

Average customer rating: Coast to Coast The Best Boyband of the modern era I LAY MY LOVE IN THIS GUYS Hmmm... Westlife rules

Coast to Coast Westlife Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: World of Our Own Westlife - Unbreakable: Greatest Hits V.1 (+1 Bonus Westlife Allow Us to Be Frank Face to Face ASIN: B00005CD4C Release Date: 2001-05-21

Tracks:

1. My Love (Radio Edit)
2. What Makes A Man
3. I Lay My Love On You (Single Re-Mix)
4. Against All Odds
5. When You're Looking At Me Like That (Single Re-Mix)
6. Close
7. Somebody Needs You
8. Angel's Wings
9. Soledad
10. Puzzle Of My Heart
11. Dreams Come True
12. No Place That Far
13. You Make Me Feel
14. Loneliness Knows Me By Name
15. Fragile Heart
16. Every Little Thing You Do
17. Uptown Girl (Radio Edit)
18. I Have A Dream (Remix)
19. My Girl

Album Details

The 2000 Album from the Irish Boy Band Sensations Conquered Europe with this Former No.1 LP. The First Single 'my Love' Helped Westlife Tie a Record with the Beatles for Having Seven Consecutive #1 Hits in a Row (In the UK)! this Re-released Version Adds Three Tracks More Than the Original: 'uptown Girl' (From a Comic Relief Benefit Single), 'i have a Dream' and 'my Girl'.

Customer Reviews:

Coast to Coast.......2006-12-21

Coast to Coast~ Westlife is a great boy band album filled with that typical sound. The lyrics are sugare sweet but perfect for this kind of music. The production value is stupendous and the sound is crisp and nice. The book-let and liner notes are great. The hair cuts and the clothes are a total hoot and they do look quite redicolous. Even so they have amazing vocal skills and this is an album that should not be missed. Highly recommended. 5 stars out of 5!

The Best Boyband of the modern era.......2006-03-29

I first came to know about Westlife 3 years ago when I watched the video of their massively hit single "My Love" on the television and from that very moment I became a huge huge fan of this boyband. I borrowed the "Coast to Coast' album from one of my schoolfriends and listened to the songs and later bought the CD. And their voices and rhythm tugged at my heart's strings and made them quiver with joy and excitement.

These guys are absolutely brilliant and actually know how and what to sing. Their voices have the touch of deep and profound pathos and their sad songs such as "Soledad" are so mesmerising that you cannot help listening them again and again. The lyrics in all of the songs of this album are rich with poetic diction and capture the imagination of the hearts of those who are basking in love as well as of those who are recollecting with sad pleasure the remnants of a lost love.

Westlife is a band who concentrate on capturing the commercial market and winning people's hearts. The songs in "Coast to Coast" are in a smooth paradigm of high tempo,low tempo and love ballads. The music too is exquisite and apt for the songs.

If you want to ease yourself into some soothing music,then Westlife's "Coast to Coast" would be the perfect choice.

I LAY MY LOVE IN THIS GUYS.......2005-09-02

Yep, I'm gay, but i'm not another boyband follower,anyway was impossible to me skip to the charm of these guys, and his voices. When i heard the single "UpTown girl" ( Billy Joel's remake) i was shock...Was a huge surpise when i heard the rest of this masterpiece of the pop in the Boyband categories, So forget about Backstreets,98 degrees and others, cause WESTLIFE rocks, they have the true spirit as a group. Maybe this is the reason why they sounds so good. I love "lonelinnes knows me by my name""Soledad" " I lay my love in you" "Against all odds" "My love" and even " When u Looking like that" ( I must confess at first i hate this song)...Anyway, If u buy it ,you'll be glad.

Hmmm..........2005-06-08

"My love" is a true masterpiece...Maybe the best song ever made...At least I think it is...
Unfortunately The rest of the songs can't compare with "My love"...But that would also quite amazing if they could...

Westlife rules.......2004-01-25

Westlife has managed to release several albums, and singles, containing amazing songs.
Their latest album Turnaround, is excellant, and so are the previous 4 albums.

Latin Music:

1. Rhythms of Cuba
2. Romance Medieval
3. Romantico Y Salsero
4. Romanticos de Siempre
5. Salsa Fiesta 1999
6. Saludo Carino
7. Sextetos Cubanos
8. Si Me Miras a los Ojos
9. Sonandole a la Onda
10. Sueno con Salma

Latin Music

latin music

Latin Music

Brazilian Beats, Vol. 4

GÓRECKI: Symphony No. 3 RPO / Simonov

Henry Szeryng Early Recordings Volume Two

Music: Lebendige Vergangenheit: Tito Gobbi

Hollywood Love Songs

Honey, I Blew Up The Kid: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]

HMS Donovan [Import]

From the Front Row Live [Enhanced] [Live]

El Amor De Una Rosa

Giovanni Felice Sances: Arie & Duetti

Gaze [Extra tracks] [Import] [Special Edition]

Ghetto Oven

Harlem World [Explicit Lyrics]

D'Indy: Trio, Op. 98; Quatuor, Op.45; Sextuor, Op.92

Last Dance