Instrumental Hits

1. Casa del Sol Naciente

2. No Puedo Estar Sin Ti

3. Silencio Es Oro

4. Muchachita

5. Flores en Tu Pelo

6. Que Sera Sera

7. Reflections of My Life

8. Hotel de Adan

9. Lluvia, el Parque y Otras Cosas

10. Ultimo Vals

11. Carño

12. Te Llevo Dentro de Mi

13. Happy Together

14. A'd Love to Want Me

15. Only You

16. Suspicious Minds

Instrumental Hits,Various Artists,I.M. Records,Easy Listening,Latin

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Average customer rating: Excellent service,excellent product Excellent Service! "Rise", "Keep Your Eyes On Me" Best music ever! if you own an elevator A Must Have for the Herb Alpert Fan

Definitive Hits Herb Alpert Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition) Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Greatest Hits The Very Best of Burt Bacharach South Of The Border Going Places ASIN: B00005ABMY Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. The Lonely Bull - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
2. Mexican Shuffle - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
3. Whipped Cream - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
4. Lollipops And Roses - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
5. A Taste Of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
6. Spanish Flea - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
7. Tijuana Taxi - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
8. Zorba The Greek - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
9. What Now My Love - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
10. So What's New? - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
11. The Work Song - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
12. This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
13. Casino Royale - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
14. Route 101 - Herb Alpert
15. Fandango - Herb Alpert
16. Rise - Herb Alpert
17. Rotation - Herb Alpert
18. Diamonds - Herb Alpert
19. Keep Your Eye On Me - Herb Alpert
20. Making Love In The Rain - Herb Alpert

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In an era when elaborate wordplay and adventurous production were the order of the day, Herb Alpert made an impact barely uttering a word or breaking a mold, other than expanding the commercial parameters for pop instrumentalists. Dashing trumpeter Alpert and his Tijuana Brass scored five top-20 hits between 1962 (when "The Lonely Bull" climbed to No. 11 in the U.S.) and 1968 (when the vocal-driven "This Guy's in Love with You" cracked the top 10), racking up five No. 1 albums over the same period. The group's patented "Ameriachi" sound made up in south-of-the-border sprightliness what it lacked in innovation; the likes of "Spanish Flea" and "Casino Royale" possessed the kind of unshakable hooks that fit perfectly on top-40 radio sandwiched between Nancy Sinatra and the Mamas & the Papas. This 20-track overview serves up 13 selections from the Tijuana Brass's heyday and is rounded up with seven Alpert solo selections, including comeback hits from 1979 ("Rise") and '87 ("Diamonds"). --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Excellent service,excellent product.......2007-05-27

I am an avid Herb Alpert fan, the sound was fantastic and the delivery service was much quicker than expected. Thanks !!

Excellent Service!.......2007-05-10

Excellent service and turnaround time! Would definitely deal with this seller again!

"Rise", "Keep Your Eyes On Me".......2007-05-09

Herb Alpert is possibly one of the best at what he does. He simply makes great music that all races and genre can truly enjoy. Rise is sensual, sexy, love making music. It is almost impossible not to dance when you hear "Keep Your Eyes On Me" If you don't have any Herb Alpert, this is the one to get.

Best music ever! if you own an elevator.......2007-05-08

Seriously though, I'm being sarcastic but it is just elevator music, but if that soothes you, than it is the best album ever, buy it, trust me, its worth it!

A Must Have for the Herb Alpert Fan.......2007-05-07

All of his greatest songs have been remastered and sound incredible on this CD.Takes you from the 60's to the 80's and is an incredible work of art! Don't miss out.

Average customer rating: Avoid Sukiyaki and Other Great Songs Top Pops Fun Enjoyable music

Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1963 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1961 Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1964 Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1965 Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1968 Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1967 ASIN: B00000337C Release Date: 1994-07-19

Tracks:

1. Walk Right In - The Rooftop Singers
2. Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
3. Hey Paula - Paul & Paula
4. Pipeline - Chantay's
5. Rhythm Of The Rain - The Cascades
6. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
7. Dominque - The Singing Nun
8. I'm Leaving It Up To You - Dale & Grace
9. Sally, Go 'Round The Roses - The Jaynetts
10. Wipe Out - The Surfaris

Customer Reviews:

Avoid.......2006-11-27

I bought this cd for one reason only- Kyu Sakamoto's "Sukiyaki". Unfortunately, this 1994 compilation cd has a tremendous amount of hiss which makes for an annoying and disappointing listening experience. You will be much happier buying one of Kyu's newer cds with better noise reduction technology, and as an added bonus, you will also be rewarded with his other material which you will not get with this bad cd.

Sukiyaki and Other Great Songs.......2006-03-16

I bought this CD because I wanted "Sukiyaki" by the original artist, but this CD also many other great songs like "Blue Velvet", "Dominque", and "Rhythm Of The Rain". It also has a couple of great instrumentals, "Pipeline" and "Wipe Out".

Top Pops.......2006-03-07

This item has only about 3 or 4 really great songs on it.
But if you want hard to find songs you take the bad with the good.

Fun.......2006-03-02

It was exciting ordering over the internet and I received product very timely and securely. Happy with service adn happy with product.

Thank you,
Kim

Enjoyable music.......2006-02-27

I have been searching for a song that was on this alblum for quite some time. And I finally found it. I thank you very much. I really enjoy listening to this music. I am 62 yeaars old and I still like the music from the fifties. Roger Brunn, Holland, Ohio sss43528

Average customer rating: Excellent update of some instrumental classics. Just what our pool needed! Collector's Gold The musicians preserve the original style. Surf is definitely UP!

The Ventures Play the Greatest Surfin' Hits of All Time The Ventures Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Guitar | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: King Of The Surf Guitar: The Best Of Dick Dale & His Del-Tones The Ventures Play Telstar/Ventures in Space Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures Jan & Dean - Greatest Hits Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00005NHLW Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

1. Walk Don't Run '64
2. Penetration
3. Mr. Moto
4. Out Of Limits
5. Lonely Surfer
6. Baja
7. Let's Go
8. Diamond Head
9. Pipeline
10. Slaughter On 10th Avenue
11. Bombara
12. Hawaii Five-O
13. Surf Rider
14. Ninth Wave
15. The Cruel Sea
16. Surfin' And Spyin'
17. Perfidia
18. Wipe Out

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If there's irony in the fact that the founding fathers of surf rock the Ventures hail from quarters not exactly renowned as bastions of sun-drenched wave-riding (Portland, Oregon, and Tacoma, Washington), it only stands to reason that their inspirations weren't exactly baggy-clad and bushy-blond-coiffed, either (Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy). But those unlikely roots did indeed spawn a 40-year career for the band as international stars and, more important, instrumental rock's first and foremost preservationists.

This album replicates much of the Ventures' longtime tour repertoire, drawing on their own considerable hits ("Walk, Don't Run," "Perfidia," "Hawaii Five-O") as well as covers that range from Richard Rodgers ("Slaughter on 10th Ave.") to prime '60s bands like the Surfaris ("Wipe Out"), Marketts ("Out of Limits"), and Astronauts ("Baja"). All are performed with the verve and solid craftsmanship that has long characterized the band. Longtime fans should note the presence of guitarist Nokie Edwards (the band's most fabled soloist from their heyday) on most of the tracks, as well as Leon Taylor, who ably fills the drum throne of his late father, Mel. Later guitarist Gerry McGee's Nashville-influenced licks are featured on "Five-O" and "Bambora," with former Steely Dan-Doobies fretman Jeff "Skunk" Baxter also taking a solo turn on the latter. While some can't quite measure up to the originals, this collection often succeeds on the band's still-driving momentum and the obvious joy they continue to find in the material. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Excellent update of some instrumental classics........2007-02-20

I have been a Ventures fan since the early 60's and own several of their other CD's. This is my new favorite, with an excellent selection of songs and a great sound quality. I do have two minor complaints. "Walk Don't Run 64", while quite good is not quite as good as the original version and I've always found The Ventures version of "Pipeline" slightly disappointing.

Just what our pool needed!.......2005-08-08

The Aquatics Director wanted the atmosphere at our club pool to provide a "California Summer" feel. The Surfin' sounds of the Ventures really hit the spot...and made me feel young again!

Collector's Gold.......2005-03-09

Whether you are an "X-Generation" music lover or a classic "Baby Boomer", this album will be a welcome addition to any guitar lover's collection. Crisp, Clear and Vintage.

The musicians preserve the original style........2004-06-09

Walk Don't Run '64 is an astonishing composition, and abundantly easy on the ears. Like many of the tunes by the Beatles, Walk Don't Run '64 is simple, and playable by countless high school students. Moreover, as with the Beatle tunes, the sum of what is set forth in Walk Don't Run '64 is greater than its parts. Walk Don't Run '64 on this compilation is slightly different than the original, and I tend to prefer the original. In the current version, the opening bass line is essentially a series of percussive notes, with a sound similar to the percussive notes found in Kraftwerk's Computer World. In other words, the opening bass notes tend to lack a clearly defined position on the musical scale -- the bass player's palm was pressed against the string, muffling it to a greater extent in the current version than in the original. Another difference is that the opening drum beat contains a subtle triplet, and the guitar arpeggios contain an added trill. Moreover, in the ending in the current version, the expected "signature" tremelo is absent. Continuing with the description of the current version of Walk Don't Run '64, the bass line is a bit beefier than found on the originally recorded vinyl. Fortunately, the subtle accompaniment of the second guitar is preserved, and the chirpy, Del Shannon-style organ accompaniment and organ lead are magnificently preserved. By preserved, I mean the current style is the same as in the original release of Walk Don't Run '64.

Most or all of the other songs are a wonder, and best of the genre -- the musically simple and musically primitive genre known as: "surf songs." Even impatient teenagers will have little trouble learning by heart the fine, jazzy, lead guitar riffs from this album. Out Of Limits contains the castanets that you remember from the original. Penetration and Pipeline are guitar powerhouses. The Ventures' Wipe Out does justice to the whimpy version originally done by the Surfaris. A final note: This is not a recreation of the entire, original Ventures' Surfin' album, so please don't expect to find all the songs found on that album. Only a couple of songs from the Ventures' Surfin' album are found in the present production. I do miss Windy and Warm, and Diamonds, from that earlier album. Lonely Surfer, noted for its catchy but tediously repeated tune, is a fine member of this compilation. The Ventures' version lacks the instrumental buildup found in Jack Nitzsche's original (strings and horns), thus making one more aware of this number's repetitiveness.

Again, it came as a relief that the musicians had preserved the original style of these surf songs. Thankfully, there was no attempt to convert the songs into dance, disco, or techno numbers. I only saw the Ventures once. This was at Merlyn's on State Street in Madison, Wisconsin. During intermission, Nokie Edwards made his way through the audience and, in passing by, politely placed his hand on my shoulder and then continued on through the crowd. And so, it was at that one, brief moment in 1982 or 1983, that I had the hand of an actual Rock-God on my shoulder.

Children tend to like the Ventures due to the catchy tunes, the pleasant bell-tone sound of the Mosrite guitars used by the Ventures, and the total absence of mushy lyrics.

Surf is definitely UP!.......2003-04-08

This disk is highly recommended for anyone who really grooves on the inspiring sounds of surf guitar. I bought this by accident because I looking for a disk with "Pipeline" and "Slaughter on 10th Avenue" the other tunes weren't important at the time. Well I was in for a surprise! Just the three-song run from "Penetration" to "Mr. Moto" to "Out of Limits" is enough to turn any landlubber into a devoted surf head. As far as the people who think that the newer recording sound is not authentic as compared to the old noisy scratchy originals.... Your all wet...This is the bomb. Look out Dick Dale theres a lot of variety here not just Spanish sounding songs with single string leads......

Average customer rating: I Love Jim Brickman An Outstanding CD Relaxing Mood Music So simple but yet so involved! It's really the GREATEST HITS!!!

Jim Brickman - Greatest Hits Jim Brickman Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grace Love Songs & Lullabies The Disney Songbook Escape Peace ASIN: B0001MI996 Release Date: 2004-05-04

Tracks:

1. Angel Eyes
2. Valentine - featuring Martina McBride
3. Rocket To The Moon
4. Love Of My Life - featuring Michael W. Smith
5. If You Believe
6. By Heart - featuring Laura Creamer
7. Destiny - featuring Jordan Hill & Billy Porter
8. Hero's Dream
9. Partners In Crime - featuring Dave Koz
10. The Gift - featuring Collin Raye & Susan Ashton
11. Simple Things - featuring Rebecca Lynn Howard
12. \Til I See You Again - featuring Mark Schultz
13. My Love Is Here - featuring Roch Voisine
14. Memento
15. My Love Is Here - featuring Roch Voisine

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While many Jim Brickman fans claim a stronger allegiance to the pianist/songwriter's non-vocal works, even they have to concede that the Cleveland native has an uncanny touch for crafting catchy, affecting love songs. Many of Brickman's best-known heart-tuggers are on display here, a relatively brief disc (43 minutes) that samples nine of the 10 recordings released during the first decade (1994-2003) of Brickman's career. The breakdown: Five instrumental tracks (one of them "Partners in Crime," his oversaxed, smooth jazz-targeted duet with Dave Koz), six older vocal selections, and two new vocal tracks--the winner being "'Til I See You Again," an engaging, upbeat piece authored by producer David Grow and sung with from-the-mountaintop vigor by Christian vocalist Mark Schultz. Outside of the straining, Mariah Carey-like excesses of "Destiny," the selections here are easy to digest, yet they exhibit a level of sophistication that smartly counteracts their modest saccharine/sentimentality content. This is no small feat--a testament to Brickman's intuitive link to deeper, hard-to-articulate human yearnings and his connection to clear-eyed romantics searching for an antidote to a world gone wild with cynicism. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

I Love Jim Brickman.......2007-03-13

The first time I listened to Jim Brickman it was with this Cd. He is especially good at capturing the essence of time and relaxation. I couldn't put this one down. Great hits and great songs. Memorable and pleasant!! If you are looking for a CD to buy ...Buy this one!!

An Outstanding CD.......2007-01-10

I LOVE this CD. It has all of my favorite songs on it. I never get tired of listening to it.

Relaxing Mood Music.......2006-07-24

I would recommend this CD to anyone looking for a nice title to smooth out the evening!

So simple but yet so involved!.......2006-05-06

I was introduced to his music on a very long flight back from Europe. They played an interview with Jim and also played several full selections from this CD. The music was enjoyable and so relaxing. It also prompted me to look into the sheet music since I am a piano player.

It's really the GREATEST HITS!!!.......2006-04-05

This album contains many wonderful tracks from old and new albums of Jim Brickman, I love albums like this!
The song which I love best was "The Gift", it feels so romantic! The lyric of it always make me warm inside, and I can't help listen to it over and over again! I rank the song "Valentine" as No.2 of this album. It's a song with beautiful melody and lyric. The sentence "If there were no words, no way to speak, I would still hear you. If there were no tears, no way to feel inside, I still feel for you." Wow, so romantic, so glorious! And I was excited to find that the lyric of this song was in our English textbook! The song "Destiny" is good too, I have never heard it before I bought this album. I love songs with a-man-and-a-woman vocal just like this, because they're much more romantic than other ways to sing! Well, I don't want to say too much about "By Heart" "Simple Things" and "Love of My Life", they're excellent!
The best musical track in this album, in my opinion, is "Partners in Crime", maybe it because I've loved saxophone since I was very young. "Hero's Dream" and "Angel Eyes" were beautiful too, but "Rocket to the Moon" is not as good as those 3.
And in the Newly Recorded Bonus Tracks, "'Til I See You Again" is very good! But I'm only a little disappointed that why my personal favourite "Beautiful" was not in this album. And I wish there were a lyric book with the CD. I can't understand every sentence in these songs! However, this is one of the best albums of Jim Brickman, and I bet you won't miss this if you're one of his fans!

Average customer rating: Typical Mancini It's Hard to Believe He's Gone Nostalgic On connaît tous sa musique, beaucoup moins son nom... Henry Mancini's Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits Henry Mancini Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mancini | Mancini, Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Percy Faith's Greatest Hits Midnight, Moonlight & Magic: The Very Best of Henry Mancini Mantovani's Golden Hits Theme from "A Summer Place" Ultimate Mancini ASIN: B00004Y9YB Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. Peter Gunn
2. A Profound Gass
3. Snowfall
4. Mr. Lucky
5. The Great Impostor: Theme
6. Moon River
7. Breakfast at Tiffany's
8. Experiment In Terror
9. Hatari: Theme
10. Baby Elephant Walk
11. Just For Tonight (Vocal)
12. Days Of Wine And Roses (Vocal)
13. Charade (Vocal)
14. The Pink Panther Theme
15. Dear Heart (Vocal)
16. How Soon (Vocal)
17. A Shot In The Dark
18. The Sweetheart Tree (Vocal)
19. Two For The Road (Vocal)
20. Love Theme From 'Romeo An Juliet'
21. Whistling Away The Dark
22. What's Happening!!

Customer Reviews:

Typical Mancini.......2007-03-25

First, I really like Mancini's music generally and I am really concerned that he may be one of the greats of American music who will soon be forgotten if he hasn't been already. (US music schools tend to be a little snobby and don't give a number of truly great American composers their due.) However, the mix of this particular CD is simply too average. Many good songs are not on it and some weak ones are. I would not recommend this CD except to ManciniPhiles like me.

It's Hard to Believe He's Gone.......2006-05-23

Henry Mancini gave us so much of our consciousness of the 1960s and 1970s, and yet was "out" almost as soon as he was "in."

His work became synonymous with much-despised "elevator music" in the later 1960s. This stereotype (or monotype, for his earliest works) can mislead.

For example, "Lujon" [not in this collection] was used in a movie just last year to exemplify mystery and an exotic atmosphere.

Mancini dies way too young. While some would argue that he'd become a self-parody, his innate gifts compromised by relentless commercialization, you cannot take away his lasting gift to our culture. He was an original, and he captured an essence of our collective experience.

He's here in this collection, waiting round the bend, my Huckleberry friend.

Nostalgic.......2006-02-20

A great trip down memory lane. The selections sound just like I remember them from the movies and the radio. Enjoy

On connaît tous sa musique, beaucoup moins son nom..........2005-09-20

En ces temps où le terme de BO est galvaudé (pénible Yann Tiersen, satanés Choristes !), cette compilation est l'occasion de rendre hommage à l'un des grands génies du genre, largement méconnu, et victime d'un des plus incroyables quiproquos de la Musique.
En effet, c'est lui qui a composé l'éternel thème de la Panthère Rose, et son mythique refrain de saxophone, définitivement associés au dessin animé du même nom, et qui invariablement provoquent sourires (voire moqueries) chez les non-initiés... Rappelons qu'au départ La Panthère Rose est un film réalisé par le génial Blake Edwards en 1964, avec l'inénarrable Peters Sellers dans le rôle principal, et que cette fameuse Panthère Rose désigne non pas un sympathique félin, mais un diamant d'une valeur inestimable, et dont le vol est à l'origine du scénario.
Mais sa contribution à l'histoire de la musique ne s'arrête pas là. En effet, on lui doit également le monumental Moon River, titre dont l'insurpassable limpidité mélodique est capable de me porter au bord des larmes en quelques mesures, repris entre autres par Sinatra et Morrissey et susurré par la délicieuse Audrey Hepburn dans Breakfast At Tiffany's. Et c'est toujours lui qui est à l'origine du thème explosif de Peter Gunn, avec sa ligne de basse à réveiller les morts et ses arrangements de cuivres qui traumatiseront toute une génération de compositeurs, Quincy Jones en tête...
En tout cas, cette compilation est une excellente introduction à l'univers de Henry Mancini, qui en mêlant arrangements jazzy, vocaux surannés et mélodies inoubliables, a tout simplement inventé la Lounge music, avant que ce mot ne désigne un vaste fourre-tout pour bobos peu curieux...

Henry Mancini's Greatest Hits.......2005-07-13

This CD is all one needs to understand why this dude is the master when it comes to composing. Having been introduced to this great human being at an early age, my fascination for his work is still a vital part of my being. This CD is just what I have always wanted. It has all the classics, along with some older gems I never knew existed. I love it so much, that I am going to send my mama back home one. She was, is and always will be perhaps his GREATEST FAN ever. If you just can't live without Mancini's music, then this CD is for you. Enjoy, enjoy,
enjoy!!

Average customer rating: Painfully dull, cluelessly retro Lifting the heart Beautiful Timeless Music mantovani's golden hits BLast from My Past

Mantovani's Golden Hits The Mantovani Orchestra Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Percy Faith's Greatest Hits More Golden Hits Greatest Hits The Best Ever Mantovani Collection The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000001F2G Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Charmaine
2. Moon River
3. The Moulin Rouge Theme
4. Summertime In Venice
5. Diane
6. Limelight Theme
7. Greensleeves
8. True Love
9. La Vie En Rose
10. Around The World
11. Some Enchanted Evening
12. Swedish Rhapsody

Customer Reviews:

Painfully dull, cluelessly retro.......2007-04-29

It's possible that someone out there might still find favor with the over-orchestrated, over-produced music here - the kind that was once commonly used in dentist's offices and elevators to soothe the listener's nerves. These days, while other retro music like Martin Denny can have an agreeably continental flair, Mantovani is just plain dull. This is music of the worst possible type: drained of personality and soul, where even the occasional more modern song (mid sixties) comes off as stilted. This kind of thing has long been replaced by easy-listening jazz; not even the uncoolest of the Star Search generation would be caught dead with this in their closet.

This kind of dreck gives you sympathy for the poor listener whose musical background is so impoverished as to make this music an option.

Lifting the heart.......2007-01-04

Takes you back to a time when really good music was coming from car radios. Believe it or not, these fine tunes were big hits even with younger listeners.

Beautiful Timeless Music.......2006-08-22

Mantovani's Golden Hits has been in my life for many years. I first purchased this particular Sound track for my mother as a Christmas present in the 1960's as a 33 rpm record. She so loved the composer and many of the musical selections. She played this often and I grew up appreciating the gorgeous orchestra music when the rage was rock and roll. My mother died many years ago but I kept her record. I did listen to it as I was raising my children. My son is now getting married and wanted a beautiful waltz to dance with his bride at the reception. He requested my help in finding "Moon River" without the lyrics and in perfect waltz tempo. I immediately pulled out my 33 rpm and played it for him. I then ordered the cd for him to play at his wedding reception. All the selections on this CD are so beautifully arranged and timeless.

mantovani's golden hits.......2006-07-26

i've been looking for this cd for years and found,very happing with it.

BLast from My Past.......2006-07-13

My parents use to listen to Mantovani alot when I was younger. I bought this to relax in the car and at home as well as relive my past. The strings of Mantovani sing through recognizable songs from my past ans are very relaxing. If you want to relax and dream through soaring string sections then this is the record for you.

Average customer rating: The One & Only Original - & Great - Version of Love Is Blue Blooming Hits - A Blooming Classic! Finally! 1968 and all that The original Love is Blue

Blooming Hits Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Definitive Collection Love Is Blue 100 All Time Greatest The Best of France The Best Of ASIN: B000G04UFA Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

1. Somethin' Stupid
2. Penny Lane
3. This Is My Song
4. Alone In The World
5. Inch Allah
6. There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)
7. Puppet On A String
8. L'Amour Est Bleu (Love Is Blue)
9. Adieu To The Night
10. Mama

Album Description

We've been trying to license this album for years; it includes the ever-seductive 1968 hit `Love Is Blue', which has to rank as one of THE great instrumental hits of the '60s, and in fact was the first instrumental to top the charts since the Tornados' `Telstar' way back in 1962! The album also stayed on top of the charts for five weeks, and that we've finally been able to land it exclusively for our Collectors' Choice Music label is almost as big a surprise as the hit must have been for French arranger Paul Mauriat himself, whose previous three albums for Philips had been greeted with indifference by the record-buying public. But he sure did bottle lightning here; the melody alone is irresistible, but Mauriat's deft use of harpsichord, horns, strings and an ever so slightly rocking beat creates sweet ear candy for pop music lovers of all ages and stripes (and the album cover has a certain je ne sais quoi, too)! Also includes beautifully-arranged and orchestrated versions of `Somethin' Stupid'; `Penny Lane'; `This Is My Song'; `Seuls au Monde (Alone in the World)'; `Inch Allah'; `There's a Kind of Hush (All over the World)'; `Puppet on a String'; `Adieu a la Nuit (Adieu to the Night)', and `Mama'.

Customer Reviews:

The One & Only Original - & Great - Version of Love Is Blue .......2007-05-10

This is it - the album with the original Love Is Blue, which captivated my ears when I was just a little kid. A perfect slice of pop and orchestra - the rhythm section just SWINGS on this, instantly giving it a cool groove and a sound like nothing else. This is the version to buy - Mauriat made other recordings of it in the 70's and 80's with synthesizers, but they don't even BEGIN to compare. Unlike the synthesizer recordings, the orchestra in this original is recorded well, with a full, richly textured sound. And at two and a half minutes, there's not one measure wasted. Phenomenal. The rest of the album isn't so great - although the versions of Somethin' Stupid and This Is My Song are like audio cotton candy. The rhythm section is nowhere else to be found here, which is a pity. For those of you who didn't grow up with this, the album might seem to be geared only for the Lawrence Welk and/or Easy Listening crowd; in addition, the album's just under a half-hour in total length. But just $14-$15 for a few marvelous, priceless minutes? Reissue Heaven!

Blooming Hits - A Blooming Classic!.......2007-02-02

Like others who have posted their reviews of this classic slice of the 1960s, I have very fond memories of this album. My parents owned this record when I was a kid and I remember it being in heavy rotation on the console stereo in our living room, especially on the weekends.
1968 happens to be my favorite year in pop music. Who could argue the significance of the monster hits that came out of that year? Hey Jude, Mrs. Robinson, Dock Of The Bay, This Guys In Love With You, Angel Of The Morning, Hello I Love You, People Got To Be Free and Love Is Blue by Paul Mauriat which spent an amazing five weeks at #1! While I probably didn't realize at that time in my young life how much the music of that year would resonate with me, now as an adult I truly appreciate the greatness of it all. Love Is Blue and the Blooming Hits album are among those I count as the best of 1968 and of all-time for that matter.
A BIG thanks to Collector's Choice Music for resurrecting a true classic. A must for every music collection.

Finally!.......2007-01-01

My family used to have this original album back in the 60's, and as a child I listened to it dozens of times. Alas, it disappeared over the years, and I had all but given up hope of ever listening to the original and haunting version of "Love Is Blue". Finally, the album has been released on CD.

1968 and all that.......2006-11-25

This will be a nostalgia item for many who remember the early months of 1968, when Blooming Hits followed Magical Mystery Tour on the album charts. Like a lot of albums from the 60's, it's rather short (just under 26 minutes). I'm glad, though, that the producers have resisted the temptation to add fillers to this release. It's nice to have the original work in something very much like its original form. The sound transfer seems good to my not-very-sophisticated ears. "There's a Kind of Hush" is a bit tinny, but that's the way it is on the original LP. The presentation is also good, with the original cover art and original notes. Inside is a new essay by Richie Unterberger. I hadn't known that Mauriat, as "Del Roma," co-wrote "I Will Follow Him," nor that he had had great success, in his later years, performing in Japan and Korea. Paul Mauriat died on November 6, 2006, at the age of 81. Many thanks for a lifetime in music.

The original Love is Blue.......2006-11-20

Sadly, Paul Mauriat recently passed away at the age of 81.
I never did find a good pressing of the orginal album, but that no longer matters with the release of this cd. For those of you who have been disappointed with the updated version of "Love is Blue" found on other cds- look no further- this is the original. A fine job of remastering was also accomplished.
If I remember correctly, 'Blooming Hits' was briefly released on cd in the 1990s, and quickly sold out before I bought a copy. This time I didn't hesitate to get my copy.

Average customer rating: Hooray for Hollywood! Eh, It's Okay We really enjoyed hearing all of the old movie themes Outstanding Film Music An Interesting and Gratifying Volume 1

Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vangelis | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Simply the Best Movie Themes Great Movie Love Themes: Five Star Collection Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores Beautiful Hollywood ASIN: B000003CUW Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Overture From Captain Blood
3. Tara's Theme From Gone With the Wind
4. Parade Of The Charioteers From Ben Hur
5. Theme From Exodus
6. Lara's Theme From Doctor Zhivago
7. Theme From Lawrence Of Arabia
8. Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet
9. Theme From Goldfinger
10. Theme From Love Story
11. Theme From A Summer Place
12. Theme From Jaws
13. Theme From The Summer Of '42
14. Theme From Rocky
15. Theme From Terms Of Endearment
16. Main Theme From Out Of Africa
17. Theme From Chariots Of Fire

Customer Reviews:

Hooray for Hollywood!.......2007-07-22

I bought this CD to go with an Academy Awards/Hollywood Walk-of-Fame theme party that I did for work. It really lent that dramatic mood that I was looking for to usher in the theme as people entered that room on the first day after it was decorated.

Please also see my review for the CD Beautiful Hollywood.

Eh, It's Okay.......2007-04-24

For those that purchase soundtrack collages to have a variety of songs and themes, then this is good for you. Unfortunately, these tracks didn't have the signature Erich Kunzel version of the songs as he had on other soundtrack mix CDs. It was more like just that, a mix CD of different soundtracks and scores. However, it was a good buy in the fact that the tracks chosen had excellent sound quality and a sense of harmony.

We really enjoyed hearing all of the old movie themes.......2005-09-30

we put this CD in on a long road trip. We played a guessing game as to which one knew the movie. The music was excellent.

Outstanding Film Music.......2005-09-10

This is an outstanding collection of film music. The sound is qulity is very good. The selections cover a good range from various film genres and time periods. I like this CD.

An Interesting and Gratifying Volume 1.......2005-08-22

Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops' interpretation of film scores on this first tribute to Hollywood is somewhat a mixed bag. A SUMMER PLACE was beautifully executed and true to the nature of this sensitive film that was made during a time of innocence. The BEN HUR, CAPTAIN BLOOD and OUT OF AFRICA selections were good. The interpretation of GOLDFINGER was a rather bizarre and blatantly bombastic exercise in overkill. This is a good CD for me because of the A SUMMER PLACE selection.

Average customer rating: Great Music but Overpriced! GREAT ROCK & ROLL GIFT Great gift The Real Thing Fantafabulous Album!!!!!!!

Billboard Top Rock 'n' Roll Hits: 1957-1961 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music R&B & Soul | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1962-1966 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1955 Billboard Top Rock 'N' Roll Hits: 1967 Billboard Top Hits: 1975-1979 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1974 ASIN: B0000033KO Release Date: 1989-08-04

Tracks:

1. All Shoock Up - Elvis Presley
2. Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
3. Diana - Paula Anka
4. Party Doll - Buddy Knox
5. That'll Be The Day - The Crickets
6. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
7. Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
8. Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
9. School Day - Chuck Berry
10. Whole Lot Of Shacking Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
2. Venus - Frankied Avalon
3. Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
4. Stagger Lee - Stagger Lee
5. Kansas City - Kansas City
6. A Big Hunk O' Love - Elvis Presley
7. The Happy Organ - Dave 'Baby' Cortez (May)
8. Charlie Brown - The Coasters
9. 16 Candles - The Crests (Feb)
10. Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny (Sep)

Tracks:

1. You Talk To Much - Joe Jones
2. Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
3. The Twist - Chubby Checker
4. Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
5. Running Bear - Johnny Preston
6. Sweet Nothin's - Brenda Lee
7. Handy Man - Jimmy Jones
8. Walk-Don't Run - The Ventures
9. Alley-Oop - Hollywood Argyles
10. Stay - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs

Tracks:

1. Tossin' and Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
2. Runaway - Del Shannon
3. Blue Moon - The Marcels
4. Runaround Sue - Dion
5. Quarter To Three - U.S. Bonds
6. Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
7. I Like It Like That, Part 1 - Chris Kerner
8. Daddy's Home - Shep & The Limelites
9. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
10. Goodbye Cruel World - James Darren

Customer Reviews:

Great Music but Overpriced!.......2007-03-10

"Billboard Top Rock 'n' Roll Hits: 1957-1961" offers up some fantastic music from the golden age of rock & roll.
The sound quality is great, as is the selection of hits.
My problem is that there are only 10 songs per disk!
Hey Billboard - this is the 21st Century - you're not selling vinyl anymore.
This set could have been released on 2 CDs and the price set accordingly.
So while I'd rate the music 5 "Stars", my overall rating is only a 3.

GREAT ROCK & ROLL GIFT.......2007-02-07

I got this for my parents for Christmas and they LOVE it. Great way to get your folks to boogie down and get their blood flowin'. They are having a blast with this CD collection.

Great gift.......2007-01-16

I bought this box set for my dad for Christmas - his favorite "oldies" station in his rural hometown just switched to party mix! He really enjoys playing these CD's, although he's not really a CD collecting kind of guy. I'll be getting the next series for his birthday.

The Real Thing.......2005-02-17

These are real hits from the years indicated and separated by disk into the separate years. If you were around in those years and listening to the radio, you don't have to be told this. If the price is right for you, then I highly recommend you buy.

Fantafabulous Album!!!!!!!.......2002-03-26

GREAT ALBUM, lots of variety. you will not be disappointed!!!
Lovely, Stellar, Sparkeling!!

Average customer rating: So-So Curb Appeal

All-Time Great Instrumental Hits, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All-Time Great Instrumental Hits, Vol. 2 Hard to Find Pop Instrumentals II Hard to Find Orchestral Instrumentals II Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 2: The Sixties 25 Rockin' Instrumentals ASIN: B000000CY6 Release Date: 1990-11-27

Tracks:

1. Unchained Melody - Les Baxter
2. Lisbon Antigua - Nelson Riddle
3. Exodus - Ferrante & Teicher
4. Bonanza - Al Caiola
5. Never On Sunday - Don Costa
6. Whispering - Les Paul
7. 12th Street Rag - Pee Wee Hunt
8. Third Man Theme - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
9. Autumn Leaves - Roger Williams
10. Portuguese Washerwomen - Joe 'Fingers' Carr
11. Dragnet - Ray Anthony
12. Up A Lazy River - Si Zentner
13. Peter Gunn - Ray Anthony
14. Born Free - Roger Williams
15. The Poor People Of Paris - Les Baxter

Customer Reviews:

So-So Curb Appeal.......2007-07-05

Not a bad collection for the price. Most are reasonably clean sounding original hits and a couple are actually hard to find on CD (Si Zentner's "Up A Lazy River" and Pee Wee Hunt's "12th Street Rag"). But, as with many Curb compilations, there are at least two NSR'S (those dreaded "New Stereo Recordings") included...both Roger Williams selections. "Autumn Leaves" I can understand and accept. It sounds almost exactly like the original except much cleaner. But re-recording "Born Free" (already in stereo) makes absolutely no sense, especially since the only noticeable difference is the unfortunate deletion of the chorus vocal. What's the point, folks?

Latin Music:

1. La Leyenda Continua
2. La Musica De Juan Guerra
3. Las Canciones Que Quise Escribir
4. Legado
5. Libre Increible
6. Live at North Sea '82 [Live]
7. Live [Live]
8. Los Grandes Exitos de Agustin Lara
9. Los Reyes de los Sonidos
10. Machito!

Latin Music

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Latin Music

Statues

Bernstein: Symphonic Dances & Overtures (Royal Philharmnic/Davis)

Byrd Song

Music: Music of the Star Wars Saga, Vol. 1 [Soundtrack]

A View to a Kill [Original recording remastered]

Capture of Sound

Anthology (1968-1985)

By The Way [IMPORT] [EXTRA TRACKS]

American Tranquility

Aspen Serenade

Black Sands

A Touch of Tranquility

Call My Name

Tangos

Ambience Minimus