Rainbows

1. Morning Rain

2. Rainbows

3. Pot of Gold

4. Hourglass

5. Turtle Doves

6. Sunrise

7. Island Song

8. Water Colours

9. Prism

Rainbows,Ron Cooley,American Gramaphone,Adult Alternative

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Average customer rating: Hendrix at Woodstock Get the DVD instead? one word - WOW Woodstock The Summer Of Love With Jimi Hendrix! Simply Phenomenal, A Milestone For Hendrix and Woodstock

Live at Woodstock The Gypsy Suns and Rainbows Manufacturer: Experience Hendrix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jimi Hendrix: Live At Berkeley Live at the Fillmore East Band of Gypsys First Rays of the New Rising Sun BBC Sessions ASIN: B00000JHEO Release Date: 1999-07-06

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Message To Love
3. Hear My Train A Comin'
4. Spanish Castle Magic
5. Red House
6. Lover Man
7. Foxey Lady
8. Jam Back At The House

Tracks:

1. Izabella
2. Fire
3. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
4. Star Spangled Banner
5. Purple Haze
6. Woodstock Improvisation
7. Villanova Junction Blues
8. Hey Joe

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You want guitar precision, listen to Jim Hall. You want perfect pitch, listen to Ella Fitzgerald. You want raw, electrifying, frightful, unruly, mesmerizing, aggressive, urgent, and occasionally brilliant gutbuckets of sound, listen to Jimi Hendrix's Monday morning Woodstock finale. Most of the masses had gone home, Jimi was nervous, his band unrehearsed, and the sound was as muddy as the grounds, but so what? In August of 1969, Hendrix's band, which he dubbed Gypsy Sun and Rainbows for this performance, was in a period of transition between the heavy psychedelic bluesy Experience and the more soulful, rhythmically dynamic Band of Gypsys. The two percussionists and a rhythm guitarist who augment Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell and Gypsy bassist Billy Cox are either mixed out by the engineer or drowned out by Hendrix's ferocious attack. Throughout the intense performance, finally restored here in sequential order and (almost, save for two Larry Lee vocals) in its entirety, Hendrix seems to touch on every musical style--from jazz to blues to funk to soul to metal, and even a few (fusion, punk) that weren't christened yet. There are crisper Hendrix shows out there, but none more explosive or more historic. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Hendrix at Woodstock.......2007-04-10

A nice collection of Hendrix highlights from Woodstock.....not too many of these sort of Woodstock Highlights for individual artists exist to my knowledge...this one is a real keeper.

Get the DVD instead?.......2005-12-22

Now that a double dvd of Jimi's Woodstock gig has been released, remixed by Eddie Kramer (including a 5.1 surround mix), there's not much need for this CD, especially since the dvd set is cheaper. Just beware that the older single dvd release bears the same title as the new one; "Live At Woodstock".

one word - WOW.......2005-02-22

As I am listening to Jimi Hendrix from any of his cd's I am always amazed in some way. His guitar skills are awesome and really nobody will ever be like him again. Over 50 percent of this cd is a guitar solo which really is all chopped up and spread throughout all the songs. "Star Spangled Banner" track is a perfect example of his guitar skills. "Jam Back at the House" is also very cool because of how he changes every minute and goes into a complete different solo. Also, the songs are much longer. The regular album songs that are only 3-5 minutes on his other cd range from 5-13 minutes on this 2-disc set. "Voodoo Child" is over 13 minutes long and its played faster then the album version. Overall all the songs are great and this would be a awesome set to add to your Hendrix collection.

I don't know why the editorial review and also the little booklet say that this is not his best performance, his guitar wasn't tuned for this, or they weren't good because none of them knew what they were playing. I thought it was a awesome performance. As Jimi puts it he was just jamming. I thought that was a cool line. It was like he didn't care if the audience left or what they thought, because he was just jamming.

TRACK LIST/RATING
DISC 1
1.Introduction-(2:21)-10/10
2.Message to Love-(7:21)-10/10
3.Hear My Train a Comin'-(9:49)-10/10
4.Spanish Castle Magic-(7:05)-10/10
5.Red House-(5:24)-10/10
6.Lover Man-(5:11)-10/10
7.Foxey Lady-(5:06)-10/10
8.Jam Back at the House-(7:44)-10/10
DISC 2
1.Izabella-(6:42)-10/10
2.Fire-(3:42)-10/10
3.Voodoo Child (Slight Return)-(13:40)-10/10
4.Star Spangled Banner-(3:43)-10/10
5.Purple Haze-(4:23)-10/10
6.Woodstock Improvisation-(3:59)-10/10
7.Villanova Junction-(4:28)-10/10
8.Hey Joe-(5:52)-10/10

Woodstock The Summer Of Love With Jimi Hendrix!.......2004-09-12

Live at Woodstock was great for Jimi Hendrix, but as far as his Gypsy Sun & Rainbows Band including Juma Sultan on percussion, Larry Lee on rhythm guitar, and Jerry Velez on percussion they where way out of key as far as sound wise. Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, and Jimi Hendrix played great together that very last day of Woodstock. This is truely a great performence including the entire set unlike the video Woodstock. Their are endless jams on this one including Message To Love running seven minutes and twenty one seconds wow! Hear My Train A Comin running 9:49, Spanish Castle Magic 7:05, and Jam Back At The House running 7:44 wow a great jam band.

Then second set is just as great with a great performence of Voodoo Chile(slight return) running 13:40). I also loved the jams titled Woodstock Improvisation, and Villanova Junction. The funny thing about the whole concert is the last song which is in my book the worst song titled Hey Joe other than that last song this performence is really good just with the three members. Larry Lee lacks being in tune for the whole concert they really cut him out on this recording the only song you really can hear his out of tune guitar is on Spanish Castle Magic. Their is a huge booklet included with the CD that explains the whole story behind the woodstock legacy. This is truely a must have Jimi Hendrix live concert!

Simply Phenomenal, A Milestone For Hendrix and Woodstock.......2004-07-31

Live At Woodstock(1969).The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Live Performance at 1969's Woodstock.

After the legendary previous performances at 1969's Woodstock, which included bands like Sly, the Family Stone, The Who, Santana, Joe Cocker, and the newly minted Crosby, Stills, and Nash, at 9 'O Clock on August 18th, 1969, the Jimi Hendrix Experience played Woodstock's most memorable performance, and one of the greatest of all-time. Featuring the virtuoso guitar talents of Jimi Hendrix, often hailed as the best guitarist ever, amidst bad weather and rowdy crowds the Jimi Hendrix experience played their heart out for nearly 2 and a half hours, and thankfully that concert was taped, and released for Hendrix fan's enjoyment. Below you will see how The Jimi Hendrix Experience's legendary performance at Woodstock turned out..

Track Selection-

Being new to Hendrix, I was taken on an unexpected but ultimately rewarding ride, as other than Rock N Roll classics 'Foxey Lady', 'Purple Haze' and 'Hey Joe', all the rest of these tracks were new to me. Songs such as 'Hear My Train A Comin', 'Spanish Castle Magic', 'Jam Back At The House', and 'Voodoo Child(Slight Return)' are basically examples of Hendrix's Guitar Mastery, his blistering solos encapsulating the echoes of time and talent to show he was surely a guitar god. 'Izzabella', 'Red House', 'Lover Man', and 'Villanova Junction' are all bluesy Hard Rockers that showcase magnificent musicianship, and could easily have been hits. 'Foxey Lady', 'Purple Haze', 'Hey Joe', and the minor hit 'Fire' are all thankfully included here to showcase Hendrix's biggest hits, but I wish he would have played more. Overall I think the Track Selection is excellent, and couldn't have asked for it to be any better! 5/5

Sound Quality-

For a bootleg of a concert in 1969, Jimi Hendrix Experience's performance sounds outstanding! The guitar solos and riffs blare out the speakers as if you were right there in the muddy crowd at Woodstock, Hendrix's vocals are clean, crisp, and easy to hear, and the bass and drums are clearly there and are easily hearable among the more obvious guitar. Surprisingly, some of the best Sound Quality I've ever heard from a live performance! 5/5

Band Performance-

What more can I say? Jimi Hendrix is in peak form here, his blistering solos and bluesy riffs, unknown at the time still retain their unmistakeable glory over 35 years later, and the backup band, which includes the bass and drums, dishes out a legendary performance alongside Hendrix. Basically, the Band Performance is flawless, perfect, OUTSTANDING! 5/5

Crowd Interaction-
The Jimi Hendrix Experience's concert at Woodstock boasts quite a lot of Crowd Interaction, as Hendrix usually gives a few words after every song, joking and informing throughout, and the crowd shouts often to Hendrix to 'TURN IT UP!', and it all makes for a very interesting experience!

Overall, The Jimi Hendrix Experience's performance at Woodstock is unmistakenly legendary, classic and brilliant in every way, and now stands as one of my favorite Live recordings. Since I was so impressed with this, I expect to pick up many more Hendrix albums in the next few visits to the CD store!

HIGHLY RECOMMENED TO FANS OF HENDRIX, ROCK IN GENERAL, BLUES, AND ANYBODY WHO ENJOYS LIVE RECORDINGS! SIMPLY EPIC, PHENOMENOL, BEAUTIFUL, AND DEFINITELY LOUD!

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Average customer rating: A voice that enchants listeners... Trusting your memory Jane Olivor cd Chasing Rainbows an all-time favorite Forgotten gems - both the disc and the artist.

Chasing Rainbows Jane Olivor Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | 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: First Night Stay the Night The Best of Jane Olivor The Best Side of Goodbye Love Decides ASIN: B0000025B2 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
2. Lalena
3. The Big Parade
4. The French Waltz
5. You Wanna Be Loved
6. You
7. It's Over Goodbye
8. Come In From The Rain
9. Beautiful Sadness
10. I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

A voice that enchants listeners..........2007-01-13

The first time I saw Jane Olivor, was during a Charles Aznavour concert. He introduced her as his greatest discovery; because her melodious voice, simply enchants listners. She started to sing, and we became fans. She spoke of a movie that had captured her spirit, The Black Stallion, and from there, we bought the DVD! Now we own all her CDs, and see her whenever she is in town! Would highly recommend acquiring her CDs for a superb musical experience

Trusting your memory.......2006-08-30

I remembered loving this album years ago when it came out. Apparently my tastes have changed over the years, as I wasn't as thrilled with the CD as I remembered being all those years ago. Still, there are some good cuts and overall I would have to say it's worth listening to.

Jane Olivor cd Chasing Rainbows.......2005-07-28

A must have for all those fans of hers and others who appreciate
the ultimate in expression .

an all-time favorite .......2005-03-30

Every year or two I dig out Jane Olivor's first album, "First Night" and second album, "Chasing Rainbows" and indulge in a few days of Olivor listening. These two recordings are on my short list of all-time favorites.

Jane Olivor has an exquisite voice: strong, a bit alto operatic, melancholy, and at its best under restraint. She does a lot of French-type cabaret numbers but I like her best on the slow, sad songs. I suppose what really blows me away is the touch -- the phrasing I suppose it's called -- she can give to a single line to make it memorable. The line on this CD I can listen to over and over is "There's children you know, and that makes it so hard to go" in the song "It's all Over Goodbye." She sings this unremarkable phrase with infinite pathos.

My favorite song on the CD is "Beautiful Sadness" which is as poignant a break-up song as I've ever heard. Nobody sings a sad song better than Jane Olivor.

Forgotten gems - both the disc and the artist........2003-08-05

How do you solve a problem like Jane Olivor? When you listen to this disc (and I command that you do so!) you will inevitably ask two question? Why haven't I heard of this woman before now? and, Why isn't she more popular? Well, it will remain one of life's mysteries. Jane Olivor's "Chasing Rainbows" is a very special CD. It belongs in a very select group of CDs which should also include Art Garfunkle's "Angel Clare" and Judy Collins' "Judith." I first discovered this "album" by reading about it in "Stereo Review" - it was a 'best of the month" selection. Then I saw her on Johnny Carson. I knew I had to have that album. Twenty-six years later I'm still blown away by it. "The Big Parade," "The French Waltz," "Lalena," "It's Over Goodbye" and "Beautiful Sadness" - the vocals are tremendous. The contemporary ballads "You" and "Come in from the Rain" are very well done. "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is gorgeous.

Average customer rating: Just terrific. Fantastic and funky Even more incredible than the last one!! Sure to get the toe to tappin'. IT WAS ABOUT TIME!

Chasin' Rainbows Robert Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Singing in the Bathtub Robert Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders Chez Moi Trop de Routes, Trop de Trains Plays Hawaiian Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele and Guitar ASIN: B000000DSO Release Date: 1993-04-22

Tracks:

1. Alabama Jubilee
2. Chasin' Rainbows
3. Fine Artiste Blues
4. Hula Medley
5. I Want A Little Girl
6. Persian Rug
7. Mysterious Mose
8. Crying My Blues Away
9. She Lived Down By The Firehouse
10. Diane
11. Make My Cot Where The Cot-Cot-Cotton Grows
12. Moana March

Amazon.com

Since the late '70s the Cheap Suit Serenaders--an ever-changing group of hardcore 78-collecting friends--have been playing what they love--old-time jazz, folk, string-band, Hawaiian, and ragtime music. Best known for having two of the best comix artists ever in their lineup--Robert Armstrong and R. Crumb--the Cheap Suits aren't slouches in the instrument-proficiency department (Armstrong's musical saw ended up on the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest soundtrack, and occasional bandmate Bob Brozman has made an entire career out of touring and playing music). On Chasin' Rainbows, some of the group's finest moments are captured. Classic songs like "Persian Rug" and the title track are played alongside CSS originals like "Fine Artiste Blues." You'll never hear these fun tunes (usually relegated to CD compilations of 78s) played in a higher fidelity, nor will you probably hear them this spirited. A great resurrection of lost music by a group of guys dedicated to the stuff. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Just terrific........2007-01-30

Although I do love this album, I have one question. Recently, I found an untitled album of R. Crumb's in my iTunes library. I have absolutely no idea what it is. There are 19 tracks and the first one is 3 minutes and 24 seconds long. If anyone can help me out in trying to figure this out, I'd really appreciate it.

Fantastic and funky.......2006-11-10

This is another great CD from Mr. Crumb et al. I am so thankful that people are still playing this music at all, let alone with the style and grace these guys have. You'll laugh and you'll marvel at the musicianship, and the vocals go perfectly with it. Their next one was even better with the addition of genius Bob Brozman. Get both!

Even more incredible than the last one!!.......2005-08-31

R. Crumb and the Cheap Suit Serenaders were an "old timey" band fronted by the legendary underground cartoonist. This CD is a reissue of their second album, originally titled "Number Two". The four band members are clearly having fun here, without taking themselves too seriously. They are playing the kind of music they like, and having a blast doing it. While they aren't really professional musicians, what they lack in technical ability, they make up for in enthusiasm. If you enjoy "old timey" music, you will enjoy this CD.

Sure to get the toe to tappin'........2002-02-07

I'm a big fan of indie-rock and avante-garde jazz, but I can't deny a serious affinity for good down-home music like this. This band of misfits, dorks and comic-book geeks has got the right idea when it comes to playin' some 'toons (pun intended). The atmosphere of this music is silly, goofy, slightly perverse and deeply sincere. If you liked the music from "Oh Brother where art thou", but thought the movie was inauthentic and a bit shallow, you should give this a listen. This is the real deal.

IT WAS ABOUT TIME!.......2001-09-01

Finally, some REAL music. It had been a long time since I had heard such sincere and rustic musical farcities. Although Robert Crumb is "way out there", his handling of his short stab at the music game proves that if you have a dream, you can"t be all bad. Nice cello parts from Terry Zwigoff. "Persian Rug" has got to be one of the best of the best. Buy it, you'll like it!

Average customer rating: I Love This Album

Where I Live There Are Rainbows Na Leo Pilimehana Manufacturer: NLP Music, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Feel The Spirit Wonderful World Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook ASIN: B000KJT7PA Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

1. Hawaiian Lullaby (Where I Live, There are Rainbows)
2. Sophisticated Hula
3. Crushed Flowers
4. On A Little Bamboo Bridge
5. Kaimana Hila
6. Rhythm Of The Ocean
7. Lovely Hula Hands
8. Ku u Sweet Lei Makamae
9. Along For The Ride
10. Soft Green Seas
11. Hanauma Bay
12. Pineapple Express

Customer Reviews:

I Love This Album.......2007-04-07

I went to Hawaii last year and heard this group on The Pineapple Express at the Dole Plantation. I loved their singing and wanted more. This album is great and I plan to purchase more of Na Leo - their harmonies are a wonderful blend. Musicians will love them!

Average customer rating: Revamped and reissued

History of Rock, Vol. 8 Randy and the Rainbows , Troy Shondell , The Swinging Medallions , Donnie Brooks , Deon Jackson , Frank Ifield , 1910 Fruitgum Company , The Castaways , Lee Andrews and the Hearts , and Dion and the Belmonts Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | 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 | Rock | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dion & Belmonts - Greatest Hits ASIN: B0000008FS Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

1. Denise - The Rainbows
2. Do You Believe In Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful
3. This Time - Troy Shondell
4. She'd Rather Be With Me - The Turtles
5. Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love) - Swingin' Medallions
6. Long Lonely Nights - Lee Andrews And The Hearts
7. Love Makes The World Go 'Round - Deon Jackson
8. Where Or When - Dion And The Belmonts
9. Mission Bell - Donnie Brooks
10. I Remember You - Frank Ifield
11. Simon Says - 1910 Fruitgum Company
12. Diamonds And Pearls - The Paradons
13. Liar Liar - The Castaways
14. Stranger On The Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk

Album Description

Out-of-print for since the early 1990's, the newly remastered and repackaged "History of Rock" series is one of our bestselling and most often-requested collections. Each affordably priced compact disc in this ten volume series features 14 original hits by the original artists.

Customer Reviews:

Revamped and reissued.......2002-04-08

Collectables Records has reworked their "History of Rock" compilation series, supposedly using remastered sources. The track listing remains the same, however the packaging is new. There can be some confusion about titles in this series as Collectables changes the packaging for specific radio station markets in addition to selling their generic version of the title. The reworked version of this volume sports a red border with most of the front image being a picture of a 50s-era teenager playing 45s in front of a group of dancers, probably, one of whom sports a pair of argyle socks not to be believed. (Note: it is unclear as to whether you receive this new version if ordered from Amazon.com as their product description still displays the old packaging. It may be advisable to inquire until and unless Amazon updates the image.) Collectables has had a less than enviable record when it comes to production quality in their reissues. Here, they have done a better job than has often been the case in the past. Additionally, they indicate on the outside of the back of the package which tracks are presented in stereo, a helpful bit of information provided it is accurate but sorry to say it is not totally so on this volume. I purchased this volume to a large degree for what is indicated on the package as a stereo version of Dion and the Belmonts' "Where or When", a tune I once found in true stereo on a poor-quality one-off disc years ago but have never seen again on any high-quality Dion CD. My disappointment was substantial when I discovered that this track is in mono and the previous track, "Love Makes The World Go Round" is in stereo but not indicated as such on the package. True, a minor slip-up, but still frustrating and the reason for a three-star rating in my book. While this is a mainstream series and there are no rarities or first-timers to CD in amongst the tracks appearing here, at least there are a couple that are not the same old ones usually found compiled for major hit collections. This volume sports the essentially one-hit wonder Troy Shondells' "This Time", along with Frank Ifield's "I Remember You" with the added bonus of it being the stereo (albeit somewhat awkward 2-channel) version, a first time on CD to my knowledge. Overall, the sound quality here is respectable, with a plus being the appearance of the very rare stereo version of the Paradons' "Diamonds and Pearls" and the aforementioned "I Remember You". On the down side, "Liar Liar" is pretty hissy and there are, unfortunately, dropouts in the stereo track of "Diamonds and Pearls". One other, to this listener, uncomfortable thing here is the sequence at the end of the disc with the frenetic "Liar Liar" being followed by the soothing and melodic "Stranger On The Shore", a track that would have segued better around "Where Or When" or "I Remember You". The liner notes booklet provides a few comments on the included tracks but has no other track details or production credits. For the casual listener interested in the tracks presented, this is a somewhat better than average effort and for the collector, it does offer a that one rarely found stereo version. If only the labeling about the stereo had been correct...

Average customer rating: Best Among The Expanded Array Of Leslie Gore CDs Rhino Records does it again! Good selection A collection you can live without....lots of mediocre filler Lesley Gore: the Sixties Queen of Adolescent Yearning

Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows: The Best of Lesley Gore Lesley Gore Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000006OJ8 Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. It's My Party
2. Judy's Turn To Cry
3. She's A Fool
4. The Old Crowd
5. You Don't Own Me
6. That's The Way Boys Are
7. I Don't Wanna Be A Loser
8. Maybe I Know
9. Wonder boy
10. Hey Now
11. Look Of Love
12. Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows
13. My Town, My Guy And Me
14. What Am I Gonna Do With You
15. I Won't Love You Anymore (Sorry)
16. Start The Party Again
17. Off And Running
18. California Nights
19. Summer And Sandy
20. Brink Of Disaster

Customer Reviews:

Best Among The Expanded Array Of Leslie Gore CDs.......2007-07-31

For the longest time the only CD available covering her hits was the Mercury release The Golden Hits Of Lesley Gore. It was nice to see more and more coming onto the market the past few years for this highly- underrated singer, and this one from Rhino is easily the best.

From tracks 1 to 14, and 17 and 18 it repeats the contents of the above-mentioned CD, but then adds four that were not easily obtainable before in a quality CD. These are: I Won't Love You Anymore (Sorry) which reached # 80 Hot 100 in 1965; Start The Party Again from her 1966 LP Lesley Gore Sings All About Love; Summer And Sandy, a # 65 Hot 100 in the summer of 1967; and Brink Of Disaster, her last Hot 100 which hit # 82 in the fall of 1967.

Lesley would also have two Adult Contemporary-only hits, the first coming in 1969 when a medley of 98.6 and Lazy Day reached # 36, and the other in 1970 when Why Doesn't Love Make Me Happy topped out at # 39 - her last hit single. The former is currently available only in an expensive box set, while the latter does not appear to be included in any of the CDs currently available.

During her career three of her hits also crossed over to the R&B charts, a good illustration of her widespread appeal [It's My Party, Judy's Turn To Cry, and She's A Fool - nos. 1, 10, and 28 respectively], and she was backed by some of the biggest names in orchestras at that time, among them Claus Ogerman, Don Costa, Alan Lorber, Jack Nitzsche, and Hutch Davie. All this is detailed in the insert where you also get a discography of the contents, and seven pages of background notes by Richard Henderson to go along with several more nice shots of Lesley.

As James Austin of Rhino A&R says in an opening statement "would you believe that the same person who celebrated '60s teen angst with It's My Party and Judy's Turn To Cry was a fan of such jazz singers as Chris Connor and June Christy? Well, it's true." That comes across clearly in several tracks, but especially 14. Recommended.

Rhino Records does it again!.......2005-04-08

Rhino and Hear Music are the best labels out there today. Period. The packaging, the liner notes, the photos, and their niche in the music industry have proven time and time again that a quality "greatest hits" package can be done well.

Lesley Gore was pure bubblegum pop of the times. The production with the likes of a Mr. Quincy Jones, combined with excellent song talent date stamp most of this period perfectly. The collection is great, and the packaging makes the voyage back to this time more special.

If you want a greatest hits comp that is done well, remastered perfectly, and packaged in a mature, sophisticated way. This is it. Excellent bargin too. Well done Rhino. Thanks!

Good selection.......2005-01-24

With so many albums to select from, I chose this for the title and a selection that I could relate to. In the case of Lesley it would be impossible not pick something of her best. You will find each song has a different pace and still have the sound that makes it Lesley.

Unless you are making a Gore collection this album will do fine as an example of the person and time. However for me is much more as I lived through the era and each song bring back a memory. I spent a few California Nights on the beach in the 60's. Of course there were other singers of the time and they were more popular. Yet I would not count on them as substitutes for the uniqueness of Lesley Gore.

A collection you can live without....lots of mediocre filler.......2004-11-10

No one will deny that this New York City native made some pretty peppy and enjoyable pop music in the early to mid 1960's. Under the watchful eye of talented producers like Quincy Jones, Shelby Singleton and Bob Crewe, Lesley Gore made an immediate impact on the pop charts with smash hits like "It's My Party", "Judy's Turn To Cry" and "You Don't Own Me". But as it turned out these three chartbusters from 1963 turned out to be the pinnacle of Lesley Gores career. And while she continued to hit the charts on a regular basis for the next four years she would never again have a Top Ten record.
In 1998, Rhino released "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows: The Best of Lesley Gore." Listening to this collection made it clear to me why her career began to decline as the sixties progressed. For one thing, "It's My Party" was and remains one of the most overplayed songs on the radio. I cringe when I hear it and even today I change the station when that tune comes on. I cannot argue that Lesley continued to make a few pretty darn good records in 1964 and 1965. I always loved "Maybe I Know" and most especially "Look of Love" from 1964 and her big hit from the summer of '65 and the title cut of this collection "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows." Unfortunately as time went by there would me more and more forgettable releases. This collection includes a few too many of those for my taste. In 1967, Lesley Gore recorded her last big hit "California Nights". I have always felt it was her best record and I expected bigger and better things from her. But it never happened. After a couple of more minor hits Lesley Gore would vanish from the Billboard charts forever.
Whenever I rate an anthology I try to use as a major criterion if there was ever a reason for me to listen to the entire CD. In this case the answer is an emphatic NO! I have no arguments with Rhino here. They did a nice job putting this one together but in my judgement a bit less Gore would have been better than more Gore.

Lesley Gore: the Sixties Queen of Adolescent Yearning.......2003-06-07

I saw Lesley Gore described as a "one-hit wonder," and while she hit #1 with her very first release "It's My Party" in 1963, she was had a lot more hits. Her follow-up song, "Judy's Turn To Cry" made it to #5 that same year and in 1967 she made it back to the Top 20 with "Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows" and "California Nights." You should not be surprised because Leslie Gore was one of the dominant female singers associated with the "girl group" sound in the early 1960s, who had Quincy Jones producing most of her early sessions and doing double-track vocals of songs written by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry, and Marvin Hamlisch. In addition to the three aforementioned hits there's "Maybe I Know," "I Don't Wanna Be a Loser," "She's a Fool," "that's the Way Boy's Are," and the song that should endear Gore to the proto-feminists, "You Don't Own Me." The result is that Gore was as commercially successful a female solo singer as there was on the face of the planet during this period. Obviously we are not talking about the lady singing soul, but while other practitioners of the angst of adolescent yearning would come and go (e.g., Shelley Faberas and "Johnny Angel"), Gore personified the idea for several profitable years. The problem was that "It's My Party" and "Judy's Turn to Cry" started Gore out with the image of a whinny teenybopper and when you consider her entire catalogue those songs do not define the mainstream of her work which goes in the other direction as this hits collection amply proves. There are several equally strong Lesley Gore hits collections out there, but this one is from Rhino and you know they go the extra yard in putting these things together.

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Doo - Wop Glory Days of Rock N Roll ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000K51VA8

Product Description

Contains 2 cd's with a total of 30 songs... 1. blue moon 2. a thousand miles away 3. sh-boom 4. i only have eyes for you 5. stay 6. there's a moon out tonight 7. little star 8. candles 9. duke of earl 10. come go with me 11. earth angel 12. why do fools fall in love 13. crying in the chapel 14. get a job 15. those oldies but goodies 16. sherry 17. dedicated to the one i love 18. book of love 19. one summer night 20. so fine 21. what's your name 22. denise 23. you belong to me 24. in the still of the night 25. speedoo 26. my true story 27. the lions sleeps tonight 28. only you 29. little darlin 30. maybe

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Ripples, Vol. 7: Rainbows Various Artists Manufacturer: Seque ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ripples, Vol. 8: Butterfly My Mind Goes High: Psychedelic Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults ASIN: B00004W4Z2 Release Date: 2007-02-27

Tracks:

1. When the Day Breaks - Consortium Project
2. Mr. Rainbow
3. You're Making a Big Mistake - The Montanas
4. You're My Girl - The Rockin' Berries
5. Carpet Man - The Freshmen
6. Turst - Two of Each
7. I Could Make You Fall in Love - The Ivy League
8. To See Such Fun - The Cookies
9. Some Other Someday - West Coast Consortium
10. Take Me Where the Sun Shines
11. Reach the Top - Generation Gap?, Generation Gap
12. Hey Little Girl - Flying Machine
13. Monday, Monday - Petula Clark
14. Don't Let It Happen Again - The Overlanders
15. Just You - Thursday's Children
16. Montage [From How Sweet It Is] - Jefferson
17. Rainbows
18. Love Is Where You Are
19. Tossing and Turning - The Ivy League
20. When the Summer Comes - The Freshmen
21. Mary, Mary
22. Smile a Little Smile for Me - Flying Machine
23. Life That I Lead
24. I Don't Want Her Anymore - Consortium Project
25. I'm Gonna Change - The Montanas
26. Summer of Our Love - Two of Each
27. Run, Baby, Run (Back into My Arms)
28. Dream World
29. Leaves Are Falling - The Overlanders

Album Details

30 More Tracks of 60's Sunshine Pop from the Pye Vaults, featuring Petula Clark, Ivy League, Overlanders and Rockin Berries as Well as Lesser Known but Highly Collectable Names!

Average customer rating: Melodious pop album Yoko Ono meets The Human League. Way unfairly judged A bit pop-like but still great The most difficult Ono CD for me to critique Excellent

It's Alright (I See Rainbows) Yoko Ono Manufacturer: Rykodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Starpeace Season of Glass Blueprint for a Sunrise Rising Feeling the Space ASIN: B0000009RN Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. My Man
2. Never Say Goodbye
3. Spec Of Dust
4. Loneliness
5. Tomorrow May Never Come
6. It's Alright
7. Wake Up
8. Let The Tears Dry
9. Dream Love
10. I See Rainbows
11. Beautiful Boys
12. You're The One

Album Details

Japanese Release to Contain an Exclusive Bonus Track. No Additional Information Available at this Time.

Customer Reviews:

Melodious pop album.......2004-07-28

Opening with the tuneful My Man, It's Alright is a surprisingly accessible album of memorable songs. There are some experimental touches as at the end of Never Say Goodbye and the arrangement of the ballad Spec Of Dust with its innovative synthesizer flourishes.

Another track with an interesting rhythmic structure is Loneliness, whilst Tomorrow May Never Come is an engaging mid-tempo ballad with lovely saxophone. The title track has an uplifting tone and Wake Up has a light Caribbean feel with chirpy keyboards. Let The Tears Dry is an anthemic chant with rousing vocals, whilst the atmospheric Dream Love is infused with the sounds of seagulls and waves.

The original vinyl album concluded with the light pop song I See Rainbows but this CD reissue contains two extra tracks: Beautiful Boys and You're The One. It's Alright is an album of catchy songs firmly rooted in the sound of intelligent early 1980s pop but it does contain some quirky arrangements that set it apart. It will appeal to Ono fans and lovers of 1980s pop.

Yoko Ono meets The Human League. Way unfairly judged.......2003-12-01

in late 1982, 2 years after the death of Lennon, Yoko Ono emerged with a new wave/pop album called "It's Alright (I See Rainbows)". The album topped out at a so-so #98, but most of it is because people didn't give it a shot.

I believe had any other artist recorded this album and these songs in 1982, this album would've been a top 10 hit. People who dislike Yoko, HATE her, without any real reason except the tired "she broke up the Beatles" line.

"My Man" is a cute new wave pop ballad that I think could've become a huge hit for Yoko had radio touched it. However, it's almost eerie considering "her man" was now dead.

"Never Say Goodbye" was the most new wave moment on the album, the song is covered in synths. At first it starts out sounding like an upbeat catchy song, but midway into the second verse, it takes a turn for the darker, with a dub of John saying "Yooooooooookoooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!" in the background, and also has Sean come in saying stuff. The song turns out very dark and sad, with an ending that almost sounds like a sci-fi film.

"Spec Of Dust" was a very sad ballad about John.

"Loneliness" was remade from a 1974 song she did, I think this is another song that could've been a huge hit had radio dare played Yoko.

"Tomorrow May Never Come" is 50's flavored Yoko, a very catchy song.

"It's Alright" may very well be the centerpiece of the album. Another synth-heavy sounding track. Starts with a young Sean coming into Yoko's room waking her up saying "mommy, you have to wake up", and in many ways, represents a crossroads for her. The song deals with the fact that she's still sad in many ways, but she knows deep down everything will be alright in the end. Another "coulda been a smash" on this album

"Wake Up" is reggae-tinged, kind of a followup to It's Alright. Probably the weakest track on the album.

"Let The Tears Dry" is a haunting song. A very plain arrangement that almost sounds like she's singing in the middle of a war-zone. The song has plenty of "explosions". It's a depressing song and also one of the very best Yoko ever recorded.

"Dream Love" is the "power ballad" off it. People who hate Yoko's voice should take notice to this song, SHE CAN SING!!!

"I See Rainbows" is a positive way to end the album. A cute, albeit short, song stating that Yoko's making her way out of the tunnel and is emerging again.

The bonus tracks:
"Beautiful Boys" is a demo from the 1980 song off Double Fantasy. If you like that song, you'll like this. Basically the song on piano.

"You're The One" (Remix) is an extended dance version of the Milk And Honey track. Had this been released as a 12", Yoko would've scored dance hits BEFORE her recent run. The song transforms into a great dance-pop number.

Even if Yoko isn't your cup of tea, try this cd out. I once played it for a friend who never liked Yoko, but loved stuff like Human League and Depeche Mode, and he went crazy over this when I played it. Get over your preconcieved notions about Yoko before listening to her, she's very eclectic and not everything she does is "screaming like a cat in a blender".

This is easily her most accessable record

A bit pop-like but still great.......2002-06-15

If Yoko's fantastic works that created punk rock and art rock are a bit to far out of your musical ballpark try her It's Alright. It may be too tame for alternative fans.

The most difficult Ono CD for me to critique.......2001-05-12

There a couple of Ono's very best songs on this collection i.e. "Dream Love" (which is in my top five Yoko Ono favorites) her sound effects and lyrics weave into one of her best vocal performances; "Spec Of Dust" is quite interesting with the usual insightful lyrics Yoko writes; and "It's Alright" hits the mark. Yoko is intellectual and cutting edge so when she gets emotional and middle-of-the-road (lyrically and musically) it seems unnatural and a bit sappy (though, her husband had just been shot and killed and she certainly had the right to feel however she did). I'm speaking strictly artistically. Her powerhouse "Season Of Glass" was full of emotion but there was the intelligence and cutting edge aspect that made it more than just a purging and catharsis. One of my main reasons for purchasing this CD was to hear the bonus track "You're The One" from the "Milk And Honey" CD. "Double Fantasy" and "Milk And Honey" had a very hip, to the point woman's voice about life and relationships. "You're The One" along with another song from the "Milk And Honey" CD makes it into my top ten Ono songs "Your Hands" (this one was directly connected into EBB's "Sonnets From The Portuguese") showed another side of Ono emerging. She could be avant-garde yet with form. She was still lightyears ahead of the rest. This CD is not an appropriate introduction to Yoko Ono's music. Buy her "Plastic Ono Band," "Season Of Glass" and "Rising" (if they ever put it back in stock) Cd's. ... ps: the intro to "Let The Tears Dry" was later used in her brilliant "Georgia Stone" part of the tribute paid to John Cage. This is one of the most brilliant, undiscovered moments in modern music. Again, Yoko is lightyears ahead of the rest and very much on track.

Excellent.......2000-02-28

Yoko Ono decided to look at things in a positive light with this 1982 album. It was a contrast to her previous effort, 1981's "Season Of Glass", which was released right after John Lennon's death. Sadly, Yoko may have been sort of alone on this positive effort-it failed to chart significantly anywhere. Whether it was a hit or not, i certainly regard this as a classic.

The album starts off with "My Man", which was a single. Yoko showcases how her man is "the best in the world", and how she loves him very much. It's actually quite strange on how this song ended up on the album because, frankly, her man was dead. Despite the irony, "My Man" is a great song. "Never Say Goodbye" is where i think Yoko tapped into her genius skills. The combination of the meaningful lyrics and great instrumentation makes this song one of my all-time favorites, with kooky synthesized sounds, handclaps, and heavy percussion. The end of the song isn't as upbeat-in fact, it's somewhat creepy and disturbing, with Sean Lennon's voice distorted as if in a horror movie, and a noise that sounds like outer-space creatures are landing. This section of course leads the listener into the heartbreaking "Spec Of Dust", which is one of Yoko's most beautiful ballads. "Why do i love you so if you're just a spec of dust?" Yoko ponders. Perhaps the saddest line of this song is "In my mind, I'm searching for you a billion miles away", showing how painful Yoko's loss really was. Again, the synthesizer that could only belong in Ms. Ono's music is present, this time blending in with a beautiful piano part. "Loneliness" is once again not as positive as the album's title or theme as a whole, describing how Yoko can "endure almost anything" except for loneliness. "Tomorrow May Never Come" is another favorite, with a short but simple message on how we really don't know what will happen to us. ("Yesterday may scar us forever/Today may never be found/Tomorrow may never come".) i almost see Side 1 as a lesson, almost like a continuous sequence of songs. This may be why Side 2 has not gotten as many spins on my turntable.

Side 2 starts off with the catchy and positive "It's Alright", which is a song i can definitely relate to. Yoko sings of how it's "such a drag getting up in the morning", and how she's afraid of the day ahead. But then, something clicks in her heart, and she knows "it's gonna be alright". "Wake Up" is probably my least favorite on the album, with a slower, more draggy beat, and sort of weird instrumentation. "Let The Tears Dry" makes up for this, though, and is another genius song on this album. It is maybe as dark as or even darker than "Spec Of Dust", with bombs dropping as part of the percussion. The handclaps are again present, but this time there are virtually no instruments playing, except for a whistle blowing a couple of notes from time to time. Yoko is accompanied with a chorus of background singers with the verses, adding to the song's beauty. The following song is much more positive and relieving, called "Dream Love". This once again is not my favorite, but it has pretty sounds of the outdoors, and peaceful lyrics. This song goes to show that Yoko Ono does not have to be a deep poet to be good. The final song, "I See Rainbows", is a bouncy end to the rollar-costar of emotions during the whole album. The positive lyrics help ward off any bad spirits the darker songs created, so it leaves you off with a happy note.

Quite obviously, i definitely recommend this album. As most of her albums do, this showcases Yoko Ono's great talent in many different fields. i truly think she is a genius, and this album definitely deserves to be in more collections.

Average customer rating: Silly, Refreshing Fun Indulge Your Sweet Tooth

A Whole Lot of Rainbows: Soft Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults Various Artists Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: My Mind Goes High: Psychedelic Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults Psychedelia at Abbey Road: 1965-1969 Listen, Listen: The Definitive Collection An Apple a Day: More Pop Psych Sounds from the Apple Era 1968-1970 Rainbow Rockin' Chair: The Definitive Collection 1969-1971 ASIN: B000803PPE Release Date: 2005-11-14

Tracks:

1. I Come to the Sunshine - Harpers Bizarre
2. Candy Apple, Cotton Candy - Pat Shannon
3. Whole Lot of Rainbows
4. Love-In
5. Talking to the Flowers - The Everly Brothers
6. Our Dream - The Munx
7. Take My Hand
8. Come on In
9. Just What I've Been Looking For - The Vogues
10. Silver and Sunshine (How Wonderful Is Our Love) - Looking Glass
11. Happiness - Anita Kerr, Anita Kerr Singers
12. If You Know What I Mean
13. Wounded - The Cookies
14. Hung Up on Love
15. For All That I Am - The Tokens
16. I Know My Mind - Jan & Dean
17. Discrepency - The Bonniwell Music Machine
18. Scorpio Red - The Holy Mackerel
19. Beverly Hills
20. Tell Someone That You Love Them - Dino, Desi & Billy
21. Time to Love - Addrisi Brothers
22. Someday Man - The Monkees
23. Sound of Children
24. No One Was There (Requiem) - Gates of Eden

Album Description

Soft Pop nuggets from the WEA vaults covering the years 1967-1969 and featuring such bands as Harpers Bizarre, the Everly Brothers, the Association, the Vogues, Looking Glass, the Tokens and more. Warner 2005

Album Details

There's an Old Adage that During the '60s Anything Seemed Possible. Certainly, the Unlikely Group of Middle-aged Producers, Studio Vocalists, and Reformed Folkies Featured on this Collection Proved this to Be True. One Must Remember, it was a Time When the Mamas and the Papas were Actually Considered a Rock Band, and the Association Claimed They Played "Bluer Blues Than the Rolling Stones. Nevertheless, a Critical Reappraisal of These Sophisticated Sounds Has Provided a Beautiful Afterlife for Sunshine Pop. It is Now Widely Coveted, Collected, and Consumed.. So, Join Us in the Park, at the Beach, Or Wherever Your Soft Dreams Usually Transpire. 'a Whole Lot of Rainbows' Gathers 24 Soft Pop Treasures Released Between 1967 and 1969 -- None of them Available on Rhino's Nuggets Boxed Sets. Ultra-groovy Packaging Includes a 22-page Booklet with Colour Photos and Detailed Track Notes by Writer/Compiler Andrew Sandoval.

Customer Reviews:

Silly, Refreshing Fun.......2007-02-19

Not enough songwriting or musicianship to make this more than 3 stars, but it is fun. All tracks from '66-'68.
These songs make The Beatles sound like Black Sabbath.

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth.......2006-02-15

These are the kind of quaint, cotton-candy numbers that tin-pan-alley tunesmiths cranked out for the AM-radio teen idols of the sixties and seventies. Though the individual songs vary in quality, the CD as a whole provides the perfect soundtrack for a kid's poolside tea party in sunny California, complete with marble-eyed stuffed animals, kaleidoscope pinwheels, and red Kool Aid. When I was super tiny, I spent enough time sitting on the vinyl back seats of my mom's LTD Ford daydreaming to twee pop like this for it to leave an impression. It's fluff, but it's a sweet taste.

Meditation Music:

1. Remembrance
2. Restore the Shore
3. Scubason
4. Sei He Ki: Reiki Healing
5. Spring in New England
6. Suite for the Columbia Gorge
7. Techno Primitive
8. Techno Primitive
9. Techno Primitive
10. Temple Garden [CD-single]

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