Stories

1. Bahama - Artie Traum

2. Glen - Bradley Joseph

3. Looking Back - Oscar Lopez

4. Lament for Heather - John Whelan

5. Elvy Forever - Dumazz, Andre Manga

6. What Lies Ahead - Scott Wilkie

7. Moment - Randy Roos

8. County Wicklow Mystic - Billy McLaughlin

9. First Steps - Mia Jang

10. Lo Que Tu Quisieras (As You Wish) - Eric Tingstad

11. Story Behind Your Eyes - Michael Gettel

12. Rattlesnake Tango - Nancy Rumbel

Stories,Various Artists,Narada,Adult Alternative,Adult Contemporary,Chamber Jazz,Contemporary Instrumental,Contemporary Jazz,Flamenco,Irish Folk,Jazz Music,Latin Folk,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Smooth Jazz,Solo Instrumental

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Average customer rating: love it, love it, love it These songs are Great!! Great CD for all Little Backyardigan Fans The Backyardigans CD Backyardigans Rule

The Backyardigans The Backyardigans Manufacturer: Nick Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Stories | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Groove to the Music The Backyardigans - It's Great To Be A Ghost The Backyardigans - The Snow Fort The Backyardigans - Surf's Up! The Backyardigans - Mission to Mars ASIN: B0009VNBIS Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

1. The Backyardigans Theme Song
2. You and Me To the Rescue
3. Castaways
4. Questing, Questing
5. A Pirate Says Arrr
6. Yeti Stomp!
7. Queens Are Never Wrong
8. Those Bones
9. Buffalo Girls & Boys
10. Trudge, Trudge, Trudge
11. Secret Agent
12. Laser Limbo Tango (Limbo Rock)
13. Row Your Boat
14. Into The Thick It
15. P.U.! (Stinky Swamp Song)
16. Flying Rock Song (II)
17. When Im Booin
18. Please and Thank You
19. Rockabilly Lullaby

Album Description

"CD EXTRA" includes bonus video of "Go! Go! Go!"

Customer Reviews:

love it, love it, love it.......2007-07-28

this is a great cd for both mom & baby (or dad & baby). We dance to it, sing to it & listen to it in the car. She's only 15 mos. old so she's not old enough to appreciate the lyrics quite yet. Still, I pull out puppets in desperate times and have them sing & act out the songs when we're in the car on long road trips and nothing seems to work. You know, I just don't get sick of this cd. That's saying alot!

These songs are Great!!.......2007-07-05

My baby sure does love this CD, too. This Backyardigans CD has alot of my child's favorites. I have to sing about the pirate saying "ARRR" more times than I care to remember. The tunes are catchy, have modern music in them and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON'T SOUND LIKE A PURPLE DINOSAUR!!!! BUY BOTH OF THEM!!!!

Great CD for all Little Backyardigan Fans.......2007-06-08

I bought this for my three year old daughter who loves watching The Backyardigans on TV. It is a BIG hit!! She loves listening to it, and it's fun to watch her sing along.

The Backyardigans CD .......2007-06-03

This is one of the best children's CDs out there. Quite frankly I am sick of it right now because I have heard it so much. But, when it's back on again, I'll be singing right along with it. Oh, my daughter loves it too.

Backyardigans Rule.......2007-06-02

We love the Backyardigans show and we're so glad to have the CD too. My son loves to sing and dance along (and so do I, but don't tell), and when he hears each song, he recalls which episode and what happened too. Great CD with a variety of songs from the first season of the show! We'll be getting the second CD soon!

Average customer rating: Okay but definately 70's sounding Oldie but a Goodie I still remember all the words Still fresh and new Still great after all these years!

Free to Be You and Me Marlo Thomas Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music Stories | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Free to Be You and Me Free to Be You and Me Really Rosie (1975 Television Special) Best of Schoolhouse Rock The Johnny Cash Children's Album ASIN: B000F2CC0E Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

1. Free To Be You And Me - The New Seekers
2. Boy Meets Girl - Mel Brooks and Marlo Thomas
3. When We Grow Up - Diana Ross
4. Don't Dress Your Cat In An Apron - Billy De Wolfe
5. Parents Are People - Harry Belafonte and Marlo Thomas
6. Housework - Carol Channing
7. Helping - Tom Smothers
8. Ladies First - Marlo Thomas
9. Dudley Pippin And The Principal - Billy De Wolfe, Marko Thomas, Bobby Morse
10. It's All Right To Cry - Rosey Grier
11. Sisters And Brothers - Sisters and Brothers
12. My Dog Is A Plumber - Dick Cavett
13. William's Doll - Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas
14. Atlanta - Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas
15. Grandma - Diana Sands
16. Girl Land - Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones
17. Dudley Pippin And His No-Friend - Bobby Morse and Marlo Thomas
18. Glad To Have A Friend Like You - Marlo Thomas
19. Free To Be...You And Me - The New Seekers

Amazon.com

There are thousands upon thousands of children's albums out there, but the one that quietly left its mark with more '70s children than perhaps any other album was this disc. Free to Be...You and Me was a pet project of proud feminist Marlo Thomas (a.k.a. "That Girl"), and it was born--according to the liner notes--by the desire to provide her niece with music "to celebrate who she was and who she could be." Harry Belafonte sings "Parents Are People," ex-football great Rosie Grier offers an incredible, touching melody titled "It's All Right to Cry," and Diana Ross waxes future-positive on "When We Grow Up." A great hour of brain food for young--and not-so-young--children. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

Okay but definately 70's sounding.......2007-07-10

I remembered this from childhood so I bought it. It's okay but you don't want to listen to it over & over, the songs and skits get irksome after the first run through. Not actually all songs, some short skits - a lot to do with gender equality wich is good but not alltogether entertaining... I prefer Billy Jonas - What Kind of Cat Are You!!!

Oldie but a Goodie.......2007-06-27

This title was great when my children were children; now they're adults with children of their own, and it's still great. We keep it in the player in the car for when the grandkids ride with us along with Peter, Paul and Mommy and Peter, Paul, and Mommy Too. The grandkids enjoy it just as much as our kids did.

I still remember all the words.......2007-05-24

Every time I hear these songs, it takes me back to my very first Fisher Price record player! I can still sing along with every song. My husband thinks the collection is a bit cheesey, and he is probably right. But that never stopped me from loving the best memories of my childhood. We are buying the collection for our children for sure!

Still fresh and new.......2007-05-12

Not literally fresh and new, perhaps, but thirty years ago when I was first listening to this on vinyl, I never would have imagined that the message would still be essential in the 21st century. I've been buying copies for the kids of all my friends and relatives, because I hope that the more people listen to this growing up, the more likely that eventually we'll live in a world where this CD isn't needed.

Still great after all these years! .......2007-03-14

An early birthday gift for my daughter (to be nine in April '07) - she can't get enough of this CD! After one listen, she was quoting bits and bites and getting up to hit "repeat" on the CD player. Cool.

My sister and I loved it as kids and though it's a teeny bit dated, the messages are sound, clear, and still 'work' today. The comedy is great for all ages(who can beat Mel Brooks and Alan Alda?)
So, my review says: get it! Listen ofen! And give it to someone you love!

Average customer rating: Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad You got the wrong guy.... 4.5/5 It's Unkle's rock album ! Good Album, Great Guest Artists!!

War Stories UNKLE Manufacturer: surrender all ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | 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 Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: We Are the Night Our Love to Admire The Mix-Up Icky Thump Absolute Garbage ASIN: B000RHRGNA Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Chemistry
3. Hold My Hand
4. Restless (feat. Josh Homme)
5. Keys To The Kingdom (feat. Gavin Clark)
6. Price You Pay
7. Burn My Shadow (feat. Ian Astbury)
8. May Day (feat. The Duke Spirit)
9. Persons & Machinery (feat. Autolux)
10. Twilight (feat. 3D)
11. Morning Rage
12. Lawless
13. Broken (feat. Gavin Clark)
14. When Things Explode (feat. Ian Astbury)

Customer Reviews:

Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad.......2007-07-28

I can understand Lavelle's desire to travel a different road with Unkle on their third proper release, but this is so far removed from Unkle's two previous offerings that, as another reviewer said, it's surprising that he put this under the "Unkle" moniker. Instead of anything remotely exciting, what Lavelle has produced here is a run-of-the mill "rock" record with no memorable songs or any sort of originality. Utterly disappointing and utterly forgettable.

You got the wrong guy...........2007-07-28

I love the song "Broken" but guys, that isn't Gavin Clark. It's Mark Hollis from Talk Talk. I'm convinced. I've always loved Talk Talk and that song is just awesome. If only Mark had sang more. I think the album is quite a departure from the other stuff I've heard by UNKLE. I like this direction.

4.5/5.......2007-07-27

jubster; u make no sense this sounds very unkle to me... 'price to pay' for example... the last track also...

listen to it more then review :D its a great unkle release... one of the best releases of 07 thus far...

It's Unkle's rock album !.......2007-07-26

UNKLE return in emphatic fashion with third album, "War Stories".
Genre-hopping dance outfit Unkle's previous albums had atmosphere and ambition but were marred by dreary passages of electronic noodling.
Here, though, production duo James Lavelle and Richard File's decision to opt for a heavier rock sound pays dividends. Tighter and more epic than its predecessors, "War Stories" underpins commanding vocals from guests including Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and the Cult's Ian Astbury with crunching electric guitars.
Homme's turn on the depraved "Restless" is a highlight, but there are no duds to spoil the air of apocalyptic doom.
It's Unkle's rock album.
The merging of rock and DJ culture - always a tricky one to pull off - works seamlessly here, epitomised by the opening of "Hold My Hand", where a timeshifted sample leads smoothly into a thumping ZZ Top-style riff (although the guitars quickly become more Robert Fripp than Billy Gibbons).
Astbury's unusually restrained contributions take him into brooding Mark Lanegan territory, and are among the highlights of an impressive album on which Lavelle's work once again matches up to his reputation.

My highlights: "Burn My Shadow", "Restless" and "When Things Explode".

Good Album, Great Guest Artists!!.......2007-07-26

I would agree with the previous review. Not for you if you want something akin to the last release. This album is very different and the songs are certainly very rock oriented. Great for James Lavelle dipping his hand in other pots. Now you've got the hip hop, techno, and rock oriented albums.... all great in my opinion. I already was a fan of the collaborating artists (Josh Homme, Autolux, The Duke Spirit, Ian Astbury) which was a main reason I bought this album. I think the "indie-rock" collaborated tracks are the stand outs. "Restless" and "Mayday" are my favorites. "Burn My Shadow", "Persons & Machinery" definitely sounds Autolux. There are surely some good tracks here, even if you just want to download a couple of the better ones rather than buy the whole album. "War Stories" may speak to a different crowd than UNKLE's previous efforts but it is by no means a disappointment.

Average customer rating: End to Rest Time Woes GOOD Keeps them listening Mission Completion! Little Einstein fans rejoice

Little Einsteins: Musical Missions Disney Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music Stories | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Disney's Little Einstein: Mission: Where's June? (Little Einsteins) Disney's Little Einsteins Disney's Little Einsteins - Team Up for Adventure Disney's Little Einsteins - Our Big Huge Adventure Disney's Little Einsteins - Mission Celebration ASIN: B000CCXCWO Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

1. The Little Einsteins Theme Song
2. Mission & Blast Off
3. The Birthday Balloons: Space Needle
4. The Birthday Balloons: Antarctica
5. Rocket Safari: Elephant
6. Rocket Safari: Giraffe/Rhino
7. Rocket Safari: Rescue Rocket
8. Pirate's Treasure: Big Wave
9. Pirate's Treasure: Islands
10. Pirate's Treasure: Get The Treasure
11. The Golden Pyramid: Crocodile
12. The Golden Pyramid: The Great Sphinx & The Golden Pyramid Song
13. The Golden Pyramid: The Open Up Song
14. The Curtain Call

Customer Reviews:

End to Rest Time Woes.......2007-06-02

My three year old loves this CD and the cling book. It has made her rest time every afternoon a pleasant one for us both. She sings and clings and really uses her imagination. She is occupied and independantly creative. What more could a mom ask for?

GOOD.......2007-05-07

ID PREFER THE DVDS BETTER BUT THIS AUDIO CD VERSION OF IT IS GOOD ALSO.

Keeps them listening.......2007-03-21

My 5 YO son listens to this CD whenever he can find it. He is very engaged and participates as well in the pat, pat, pat and questions the Little Einsteins may ask. I have to hide it so he will do something else. We used it for musical chairs at his Little Einstein birthday party and it was very well received.

Mission Completion!.......2007-03-19

My son LOVES his Little Einstein CD and listens to it all the time.

Little Einstein fans rejoice.......2007-03-08

Ok..my [...]is a HUGE Little Einstein fan. She really loves this cd, however this is more of a story cd. It comes with a little book with removable gel like stickers so that the listener can make the picture of the story being recited. There are 3 or 4 very familiar stories including the music and all the Einstein character voices but I thought it was going to be just songs and music from the program. I was worried at first but it turns out to be a great "quiet time" cd because it's stories and music....your child does not need to use the stickers to enjoy the cd and they actually end up on my windows sometimes!

Average customer rating: So fun! Wonderful CD My Favorite Kid Album - Perfect Gift for Your Friends That Just Got a New Kid Good, fun music Catchy songs!

Meltdown! Justin Roberts Manufacturer: Carpet Square ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Stories | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Yellow Bus Way Out Not Naptime Great Big Sun Green Gorilla, Monster & Me ASIN: B000EHQ832 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. I Chalk
2. My Brother Did It
3. Get Me Some Glasses
4. Our Imaginary Rhino
5. Meltdown
6. Maybe The Monster
7. Sandcastle
8. More Than Just A Minute
9. Taking Off My Training Wheels
10. Cartwheels & Sommersaults
11. Koala Bear Diner
12. It's Your Birthday
13. Song For You

Customer Reviews:

So fun!.......2007-07-07

This is a great CD! Our son loves it and we do too. The songs are creative and catchy. It is a pretty high energy CD and right up our son's alley. We highly recommend it...it's not your typical kid CD.

Wonderful CD.......2007-07-04

This CD is great. My kid loves it and listens to it on every car ride. She is 1 and cant get enough.

My Favorite Kid Album - Perfect Gift for Your Friends That Just Got a New Kid.......2007-07-03

My whole family loves this album. We pretty much buy it for everyone we know who gets a new kid. We have a lot of good kid music, most of which the kids like, some of which my wife and I also like. There are only a couple, however, that the kids and the adults love. This is one of them.

The lyrics are hilarious, so true and even poignant on occasion. It amazes me how well JR nails the kid and parent mentality without having kids of his own. Most (maybe all) of the songs are sung from a first person, little kid perspective. The song "Melt Down" will crack you up: "My mothers having a meltdown...". Cracks me up just thinking about the Mom and two kids just losing it "...it might sound outrageous but a meltdown's contagious". So true! "Cartwheels and Summersaults" is touching without going all Beaches on you. The song's about the kid's perspective on his new little sister, "we never really knew, how much we needed you, until you came into our lives, now things are pretty nice."

We're not a sing-along kind of family. We like music but we're not prone to belting it out in the minivan but even I'll sing along with this one.

Good, fun music.......2007-05-09

This is a great kids' album. It has fun, simple music that will appeal to most younger kids and their parents. It's not another karaoke-ish version of Old MacDonald, eesh. We have kids from 3-10 and our whole family likes it.

Catchy songs!.......2007-03-05

I ordered this based on a review I read on Justin Roberts. I had never heard him actually sing before. My daughter loves this album, and I find myself singing right along as well. His songs are catchy, humorous, and tell about life from a kid's point-of-view very well. I highly recommend it!

Average customer rating: FUNNY!!!! Spot on funny More Dave Attell than Dane Cook Good Stuff You did it because you're whore!

True Stories I Made Up Daniel Tosh Manufacturer: Comedy Central ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious Two Drink Mike Miniskirts and Muffins Beyond the Pale Doin' My Time ASIN: B000BKDNVW Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Fictitious Disaster
2. Mind Of A Sleeping Man
3. Dream Small The Disappointment Hurts Less
4. America The Augmented
5. Gaunt And Sexy
6. Hollywood Made Me Queer
7. Enlightened Garbage
8. I Heart Dave
9. The Coprophagia Diet
10. Please Light Me

Album Description

Tosh is currently one of the most requested comic headliners in the country and has evolved into one of the most popular and successful college acts, performing at over 700 campuses. He's appeared multiple times on Letterman and Leno, and was recently seen on MTV's "Punk'd". Previous TV credits include "The Late, Late Show With Craig Kilborn", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Last Call With Carson Daly", "Premium Blend", "The Best Week Ever", "The Test", and "Friday Night Stand-Up". All his best material (over 50 minutes) on one CD. The DVD compiles his best Comedy Central performances, including the highly rated "Comedy Central Presents".

Customer Reviews:

FUNNY!!!!.......2007-07-27

Remember this guy's name. You'll be hearing alot from him because he is really funny. Young, smart, clever and i really laughed. He's not your parent's comic. He is edgier and funnier! Buy it, you'll love it.

Spot on funny.......2007-07-19

Daniel Tosh's musings are crude, yet witty. The world according to Tosh would contain basketball-boxing as well as bigger, stronger, faster athletes. I'm not normally a comedy buff, but Daniel Tosh had my entire family rolling on the floor laughing. This is a great CD!

More Dave Attell than Dane Cook.......2007-06-18

This is one very funny concert, probably because he does push the limits. I have heard some people in here compare him to Dane Cook. Uhhh, I have a copy of Dane Cook's CDs and this one by Tosh is way funnier. Whereas Cook relies on being a cool buddy to the audience and relaying longwinded and contrived stories, Tosh tells jokes and he pushes the audience by saying things he knows they think are funny, but are perhaps a little afraid to laugh at in public. The smart humor had me just thinking more about Dave Attell, than Dane Cook.

Good Stuff.......2007-05-12

Daniel Tosh is a very funny comedian. I am a difficult person to please when it comes to comedy, but this is one that you just have to buy....and it comes with his CD enclosed which is also really entertaining. Only complaint is I wish the DVD was more than 22 minutes, but since the CD is included, it is worth the purchase price.

You did it because you're whore!.......2007-05-08

One might not rush out and buy this album based on Tosh's Comedy Central Presents special. The problem with those specials is that you don't get a real feel for the comedian because they are often rushed to make the time limit and they always have to censor themselves.

This album is from a Southern California show and it's absolutely hilarious. Tosh has very unique takes on various topics and he does it with an attitude. On several bits, he will challenge the audience to the point of insulting them directly. His take on plastic surgery is brilliant and he basically tells every female audience member with fake breasts that they are whores! He's not an insult comic, so it's done with a sense of playfulness. All of his material is taken with that approach and he pulls it off.

Admittedly, his delivery and inflection is similar to Dane Cook. That's about where the similarity between the two comics begins and ends. I remember seeing Tosh in the late 90's. Dane Cook's popularity has been a more recent phenomenon. Daniel Tosh's material is very well-written, thought out and "edgey." I'm happy for Dane Cook's success, but he relies too much on physical humor and bits that are just observations with no real commentary.

I've had this CD for about 2 weeks and I've listen to it at least 6 times. I highly recommend it for people who love stand-up comedy.

Average customer rating: Chapin was a great performer and songwriter Awesome cd Nostalgia My Favorite Chapin Album So What's With No 'Love Is Just Another Word', Already...?

Greatest Stories Live Harry Chapin Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Contemporary Folk | Live Albums | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Trueists | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Gold Medal Collection The Essentials Short Stories Verities & Balderdash On the Road to Kingdom Come ASIN: B000002GYZ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Dreams Go By
2. W.O.L.D.
3. Saturday Morning
4. I Wanna Learn A Love Song
5. Mr. Tanner
6. A Better Place To Be
7. Let Time Go Lightly
8. Cats In The Cradle
9. Taxi
10. Circle
11. 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas
12. The Shortest Story

Amazon.com

"Stories" is the operative word here. The late Harry Chapin penned tales that touched a chord in listeners regardless of their age, background, or truth be told, regardless even of the type of music they normally listened to. Chapin always came across as a tough guy with a heart of gold, a brainy type who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty--much like the protagonist of "Taxi" (a terrific rendition of which is contained herein). In addition to radio staples like "Cat's in the Cradle," the 1976 recording also sheds light on slightly lesser-known pieces like "Circle" and "Mr. Tanner." Chapin's affable manner shines through the entire album, giving it a disarming quality that's not always present on the studio versions. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

Chapin was a great performer and songwriter.......2007-05-17

I first became aware of and saw Harry while I was attending the Air Force Academy in 1976. He put on an awesome show. This album is one of the finest live recordings of all time and perfectly reflects Harry's talents.
I subsequently saw Harry at The Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA where Harry remarked, "Back on the rotisserie." I saw him for the last time at a free concert at Stanford University. It was a solo event, except for the songs where he had his baby boy on stage. Watching Harry perform "Dancing Boy" while his son danced on stage and my similar-aged daughter dance on the grass was the most magical moment my wife and I have ever experienced at a concert. Alternately, one of our saddest moments was when we learned of Harry's untimely death which was the only time we've cried at the news of the death of an artist/performer.

Awesome cd.......2007-02-21

If you are a fan of Harry Chapin then this is a must have - his talent shows through with each song and he is truly amazing - it is such a terrible thing that he died so early and didn't get the recognition he deserved.

This is an incredible live album - my personal favs are Dreams Go By, 30,000 bananas, Cat and the Cradle, Mr Tanner

Nostalgia.......2007-01-09

It had been many years since I listened to Harry Chapin. Listening to the CD reminded me of how much I have missed him. I will be back soon for more.

My Favorite Chapin Album.......2006-08-06

I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a fan of Harry Chapin, even though I own four of his albums - just one who appreciates his work. Introduced to Chapin in high school, via my dad, his Live album still remains my favorite; in fact, it's my favorite live album of any artist that I've heard.

There are twelve tracks on the album, spanning the years from the early 1970's through 1976. All of his big hits are on it, including "Cats in the Cradle." What makes this album unique is that the listener not only gets to hear Chapin's raw talent (without all of the tweaking from the studios), but also a glimpse at his personality.

Sometimes live performances just aren't that good - the artist just can't pull it off in front of the crowd. Not the case with Chapin and his band; in fact, I almost prefer his live versions over the studio ones for a couple of reasons: 1) the band takes greater risks; 2) more creativity is demonstrated; and 3) the interplay between the band and crowd is awesome!

Harry Chapin must have had quite a sense of humor, as demonstrated in "30,000 Pounds of Bananas." After he sings the song, he demonstrates to the audience the three alternate endings that he worked on. It is abolutely hilarious and entertaining. Another highlight is getting to hear his brother, Stephen, sing. Wow, what a beautiful voice! The same goes for John Wallace in "Mr. Tanner."

The only disappointment with the CD version is that there wasn't room enough to include the song "She Is Always Seventeen," which was on the original LP. It is an awesome song about a hippie who never grew up.

To sum it all up, if you've never listened to any Harry Chapin with the exception of the radio hits, this album is the best place to start. You will truly get a sense of the man and his music.

So What's With No 'Love Is Just Another Word', Already...?.......2006-04-07

Harry Chapin confirmed with me following a later concert that the majority of these tracks come from his appearance at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, site of my earlier attendance and one of three west coast venues that the eleven live tracks on this album are drawn from. What no one has been able to confirm is why after all these years Love Is Just Another Word remains Harry Chapin's only studio track yet to make it to CD-format.

A favorite hackneyed homage that reviewers and fans alike enjoy paying to artists is how much better they are or were live than on record. With many an artist, Harry Chapin included, this artist-appreciator just ain't buyin' it. While concerts are enjoyable outings and live albums are on-occasion fun to listen to, they're both often marred by too many rock&roll-ly songs included to play on the heightened emotional state of the concertgoer. In this case the Way-Too-Many -Thousand Pounds of Bananas is the prime example.

Harry Chapin was at his best when he could weave heartfelt love and social-conscious story songs with arrangements that drove the story home. His initial canvas was most-often the studio, and he had a knack for bringing the best out of his loyal cadre of musicians. She Is Always Seventeen along with Love Is Just Another Word remain painfully absent from this CD. It's understandable how with apparent single-disc timing constraints the thinking upon first CD release would be to include the brothers' two accompanying live performances over the just-mentioned two of three LP studio add-on tracks...but that was then and this is now.

With a minimum of three concerts recorded, there has to be additional material at-hand that would well-serve a COMPLETE Greatest Stories Live. High Time Rhino, Elektra, Warner or the Estate gave us a complete Greatest Stories Live reflective of at a minimum the LP as it was conceived, intended and delivered, with the live tracks complimented by She Is Always Seventeen & Love Is Just Another Word to again accompany The (surviving) Shortest Story. [If they can do it for Joni...which they now have....] All in favor...say AYE.

Average customer rating: Good but different. The Evolution Of a Revolution AWESOME! O.A.R. is no Stranger to Success Good

Stories of a Stranger O.A.R. Manufacturer: Lava ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: In Between Now and Then How To Save A Life Live From Madison Square Garden In Between Now & Then (CD & DVD) Eyes Open ASIN: B000B5KRT8 Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Heard The World
2. Love And Memories
3. Wonderful Day
4. The Stranger
5. Lay Down
6. Program Director
7. Nasim Joon
8. Tragedy In Waiting
9. Daylight The Dog
10. One Shot
11. Dakota
12. 52-50

Album Description

Stories of a Stranger is arguably the first real O.A.R. album. While their sound is unmistakable, it now pulls of a contradictory feat by opening itself to a broader range of influences through songs more tightly focused than any they've done previously. By far it takes the listener closer than any other album to the matchless experience of hearing O.A.R. live-with the audio tweaked to position the listener in a center seat, a few rows back from the stage. All the ingredients are in place: the in-the-pocket lock-up of bassist Benj Gershman and drummer Chris Culos, the soulful slash and simmer of Jerry DiPizzo's sax, guitar parts from Richard On that stretch from steamy rhythm licks to souring, tuneful leads.

Customer Reviews:

Good but different........2007-05-13

When I first played this Cd in my car it shocked me b/c it was such a different sound coming from them. In my opinion between their older stuff and their newer stuff there is quite a big difference. It took a few days but after constant rotation in my Cd player I was finally hooked!
"Heard the World" is an amazing song and its so catchy.
I'm actually going to their "Stories of a Stranger" summer concert and I'm so stoked about it!
so when you buy this don't throw it out automatically, give it a chance, you might find you like it better than you think!

The Evolution Of a Revolution.......2007-03-15

Of A Revolution (O.A.R.) has been around for quite some time and in that time has developed a sort of cult-following. Their music has gone through many different stages; their earliest resembling something caught between Marley-esque reggae type-subpop with lyrics that sounded like they could have been freestyled into a mic. What was produced some say is O.A.R.'s best work, it definitely gave them a perfect setting for future success.

Over the years the evolution of O.A.R. has not only come in the ways of highly-improved audio recordings but in the ways of more creative ways of using instruments and deeper, more meaningful lyrics. Their previous album, 'In Between Now and Then' was a beautiful step in the right direction but tried too hard to hang onto their rough roots as a hybrid band.

'Stories of a Stranger' is what comes after many years of evolving from a garage band playing college shows - to a band that can sell out any venue and that comes with a following that will eventually rival even the best bands in the world. The album encompasses every side of the band that has ever been shown and does it all better than any other album they've released has. From the start of the album you are taken on a type of musical journey where you hear everything from Pop, to Reggae-rock, to slower jazzy songs. Every side of O.A.R. shines on this album and even when they are at their slowest you still move to the beat.

This is a huge step in O.A.R.'s launch to stardom. It shows not only a versitile and capable musical style but creative use of instruments through slick bass-lines and dizzying saxophones. 'Stories of a Stranger' is a great album for new and old fans alike, every song offers something new and original that will keep you singing for months to come. The only thing better would be seeing them live, which offers an energy in its own class.

AWESOME!.......2007-02-28

Everysong is a toe tapping, radio blasting, sing a long! OAR is awesome! This CD really shows how diverse OAR is when it comes to a variety of genres.

Great JOB GUYS!

O.A.R. is no Stranger to Success.......2007-02-07

I cannot get enough of this band. My favorite band and I'm not dissapointed. It's impossible for them to dissapoint me. Another great CD, a little more poppy, but still a great, great CD. If you don't know anything about O.A.R, check out any of their live CD's to get a good idea of the band.."34th and 8th" or "Any Time Now" is a good place to start, CD wise. Download or check out these tracks on SOAS...

STANDOUT TRACKS: 52-50, Lay Down, The Stranger, Wonderful Day, Heard the World.

Good.......2007-01-26

This was good, but I wasn't so crazy about it. I really dig their live recordings better because there seems to be an energy there that's not in this particular c.d.

Average customer rating: Just like being there We love this CD! Wonderful trip down amnesia lane 2 CD set is infinitely better! A must have CD

Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth Disney Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wishes! ~ Walt Disney Presents Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic 101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland: An Unauthorized Look At The Little Touches And Inside Jokes Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland ASIN: B00092ZLKI Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. WALT DISNEY'S DEDICATION OF DISNEYLAND - Disneyland's Dedication - July 17th, 1955
2. ALL ABOARD! - Main Street Station
3. MEET ME DOWN AT MAINSTREET (The Meloman)
4. ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND (Rod Miller) - Coke Corner ADVENTURELAND
5. THE TIKI, TIKI, TIKI ROOM - The Enchanted Tiki Room
6. THE INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE - Temple of the Forbidden Eye
7. TARZAN MEDLEY - Tarzan Treehouse NEW ORLEANS SQUARE
8. YO HO (A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME) - Pirates of the Caribbean
9. GRIM, GRINNING GHOST - The Haunted Mansion CRITTER COUNTRY
10. BEAR BAND SERENADE - Country Bear Jamboree
11. SPLASH MOUNTAIN - Splash Mountain
12. THE GREAT OUTDOORS - Country Bear Vacation
13. THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
14. PECOS BILL - Slue Foot Sue's Golden Horseshoe Revue
15. THE RAINBOW CAVERNS - Main Train Through Nature's Wonderland and The Rainbow Caverns
16. IT'S A SMALL WORLD - it's a small world
17. ROGER RABBIT'S CAR TOON SPIN - Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
18. THERE'S A GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL TOMORROW - Carousel of Progress
19. SPACE MOUNTAIN - Space Mountain
20. BUZZ LIGHTYEAR'S ASTRO BLASTERS - Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters
21. SPACE MOUNTAIN - NEW - Space Mountain
22. "Remember When" - LeAnn Rimes - Disneyland 50th Anniversary Theme Song

Album Description

Walt Disney Records celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland with a complete collection of the best songs loved around the world at all the Disney Parks including "(Yo Ho) A Pirates Life For Me," "Grim, Grinning Ghost," "it's a small world (After All)," and many more, plus the all-new Disneyland 50th Anniversary Theme Song "Remember When" performed by music superstar LeAnn Rimes. Also features extensive liner notes with rare Disneyland photos, this CD is a timeless song collection that all Disney Park fans will treasure for years to come.

Customer Reviews:

Just like being there.......2007-08-01

I loved this. Despite the fact that many of the songs and sounds were from rides that no longer exist, I can still actually imagine being there. I personally would have liked to hear more of the music from the rides themselves rather that music trying to depict the essence of the ride. But all in all very enjoyable.

We love this CD!.......2007-06-28

Being the die hard Disneyland fans that we are, this CD is perfect! My kids could listen to it over and over. Definitetly a must for those of us who want a little bit of Disneyland in our every day lives:)

Wonderful trip down amnesia lane.......2007-06-09

All the favorites on here. Both me, and my kids love it.

2 CD set is infinitely better!.......2006-12-03

The 2 cd set which can be purchased at the Disney resort is so much better, including Epcot, MGM, & Animal Kingdom tunes.

A must have CD.......2006-11-10

This CD has a wonderful selection of songs. I was a little worried at first that they wouldn't be "original", but you will not be disappointed. I recommend this CD highly!!!!

Average customer rating: An Excellent First Album Great Christmas Eve and Other Stories Beautiful Music Indeed Christmas Eve and Other Stories

Christmas Eve and Other Stories Trans-Siberian Orchestra Manufacturer: © 1996 Atlantic Recording Corp. / Lava Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Christmas Attic The Lost Christmas Eve Beethoven's Last Night Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghost Of Christmas Eve Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Celebration ASIN: B000002JX6 Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

1. An Angel Came Down
2. O Come All Ye Faithful/O Holy Night (Instrumental)
3. A Star To Follow
4. First Snow (Instrumental)
5. The Silent Nutcracker (Instrumental)
6. A Mad Russian's Christmas (Instrumental)
7. The Prince Of Peace
8. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)
9. Good King Joy
10. Ornament
11. The First Noel (Instrumental)
12. Old City Bar
13. Promises To Keep
14. This Christmas Day
15. An Angel Returned
16. O Holy Night
17. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Amazon.com

Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve and Other Stories a holiday rock opera? Or perhaps just a holiday prog-rock disc? Or maybe it's New Age? Whatever the case may be, this isn't your typical Christmas album. Filled with electric guitar solos, plenty of synthesized keyboards, a children's choir, and lively drumming, Christmas Eve can only be compared to one other record, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's other holiday disc, The Christmas Attic. On this CD, angelic vocal solos (on numbers such as "The Prince of Peace") are interspersed with driving instrumentals. Sentimental, occasionally bombastic, but as high-concept as holiday albums can be. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

An Excellent First Album.......2007-06-29

In TSO's first album, they are at their best. Christmas Eve and Other Stories has everything. From fast-paced instrumentals to slow choirs, they excel at everything they try. Some high points are the instrumentals "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)" and "A Mad Russian's Christmas", as well as "Ornament" and the moving "Old City Bar". "A Star To Follow" has an amazing segment where four choirs sing different verses all at the same time. Overall, TSO's first album is one of their best, containing a delighful mix of slow, powerful songs, and fast-paced songs that are simply a joy to listen to.

Great.......2007-05-09

Very good gutsy Christmas music! I lost my first copy of the CD, so I bought another one.

Christmas Eve and Other Stories.......2007-03-09

How do you describe the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? Classical, rock, heavy metal, symphonic rock... You have to hear it. This is a wonderful example - but if you're expecting sweet Christmas carols move on. This is not for you. If you want music with impact grouped around a Christmas theme - give this a try.

Beautiful Music Indeed.......2007-03-08

This is one CD our family wants to listen to all the way through more than once! Awe-inspiring instrumentation blended nicely with a little more vocals than expected. Great addition to our collection for the holidays.

Christmas Eve and Other Stories.......2007-01-30

I had expected more orchestra and less vocals. Didn't have as much Trans-Siberian big sound as I had expected.

Meditation Music:

1. Sura
2. Sweet Chaos
3. temple of the embrace
4. The Living Legends
5. The Long Time Band
6. The World of Private Music, Vol. 1
7. Theme of Secrets
8. Track to Bumbliwa [Live]
9. Twilight Fields
10. Two Stories in One

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Akathisia

Music for A Sunday Afternoon

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Music: Haydn: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 8

Oscar (1991 Film) [Soundtrack]

Murder Squad Nationwide

Master of Reality [Import]

One Headlight

My Forever Friend

Out of Doors Suite / 6 Etudes

Nuyorican Poets Symphony

Lotta Good Time [Import]

Mek You Wet

Mississippi to Mali

Soul Men