Annie [Cast Recording] [Karaoke]

Product Description
By the composer of Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, is one of the best loved Broadway musicals of all-time.

All the instruments played on this album are live. Songs are recorded in the original show key, and show tempo. Tracks 1-12 have background tracks and guide vocals, tracks 13-23 have the accompaniment tracks alone.

When played in a CDG player, lyrics will appear on-screen. This album may also be played in any CD player; full lyrics are provided in a booklet enclosed in the jewel case. This album is a re-recording and not a rendition by the original cast.

Annie,Pete Calamusa,Will Shelley,Jeanie Bavota,Charles Strouse,Guy Bossiere,Bo Andersen,Mitch Kamen,Mark Sheppard,Doris Leibman,Claude Masear,Sally Illman,Beth Linzer,Emily Willcox Leavitt,Gail Lee Marshner,Jayne Deely,M. Bradbury Marston,MaryGrace Santagata,Meredith Rae,Rebecca Sheppard,Rich Toy-Neumar,Samantha Faye Meckes,Stage Stars,Karaoke,Music Theater,Musical Theater,Pop,V/a Compilations

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Average customer rating: Gotta love Annie A Classic! A Classic that never gets old Fun, but not the Broadway musical If you were a kid in the 80s...

Annie (Original 1982 Motion Picture Soundtrack) Charles Strouse , and Martin Charnin Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Annie (Special Anniversary Edition) The Sound of Music (1965 Film Soundtrack - 40th Anniversary Special Edition) Mary Poppins The Wizard Of Oz: Selections From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Grease (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack) ASIN: B0000025R6 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Tommorrow - Aileen Quinn/Orphans
2. It's The Hard-Knock Life - Aileen Quinn/Toni Ann Gisondi/Chorus
3. Maybe - Aileen Quinn
4. Dumb Dog - Aileen Quinn
5. Sandy - Aileen Quinn/Orphans
6. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here - Aileen Quinn/Ann Reinking
7. Little Girls - Carol Burnett
8. We Got Annie - Ann Reinking/Lu Leonard/Geoffrey Holder/Roger Minami
9. Let's Go To The Movies - Aileen Quinn/Ann Reinking/Albert Finney/Chorus
10. Sign - Carol Burnett/Albert Finney
11. You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile - Peter Marshall/Cast/Orphans
12. Easy Street - Carol Burnett/Tim Curry/Bernadette Peters
13. Tomorrow (White House Version) - Aileen Quinn/Albert Finney/Lois deBanzie/Edward Hermann
14. Maybe (Reprise) - Aileen Quinn/Albert Finney
15. Finale: I Don't Need Anything But You/We Got Annie/Tomorrow - Aileen Quinn/Albert Finney/Chorus/Orphans

Customer Reviews:

Gotta love Annie.......2007-07-27

I've had this in my collection for many years and still enjoy it. Bought it for my niece who's turning 4 and just discovered the movie. I'm sure she'll be as crazy about the CD and play it over and over again. A great album for kids and adults to enjoy and sing together.

A Classic!.......2007-07-03

We are having so much fun with this soundtrack! My 7 year old daughter is learning the music for Annie.

A Classic that never gets old.......2007-06-27

My son loved this movie. He watched it 31 times when he was a child. Now my granddaughter (age 2) loves it. She sings all the songs and begs to watch it. It's a wholesome, uplifting story with great music. I love it, too.

Fun, but not the Broadway musical.......2007-04-11

I got this for my daughter who's getting into musicals, because it's the ultimate girls' musical. I had the Broadway show album as a kid, but that isn't available at all. That album is great, so I hope they'll reissue it. This movie soundtrack is like the movie: it's a way to get the gist of "Annie", but it's a bit disappointing.

If you were a kid in the 80s..........2007-03-31

If you were a kid in the 80s you HAVE to love this album! Growing up I wanted to be Annie so badly (I mean, I wanted to play her on Broadway or in the movies--I didn't seriously want to be an orphan with a smelly dog), this album takes me back to being a 7 year old singing "Tomorrow" at the top of my lungs. Buy it! It's a pretty inexpensive piece of nostalgia! Better yet, buy this AND buy the original Broadway cast and compare them. They're both wonderful, but for different reasons.

Average customer rating: The Best Soundtrack Ever. Period. Modern Day Symphony for Middle Earth The stuff of legends! Bored of the Rings... If you like classical movie soundtracks...you NEED this!

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Howard Shore , and Annie Lennox Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - The Complete Recordings ASIN: B0000DZEA1 Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. A Storm Is Coming
2. Hope and Memory
3. Minas Tirith - Ben del Maestro
4. The White Tree
5. The Steward of Gondor - Billy Boyd
6. Minas Morgul
7. The Ride of the Rohirrim
8. Twilight and Shadow - Renee Fleming
9. Cirith Ungol
10. Anduril
11. Shelob's Lair
12. Ash and Smoke
13. The Fields of the Pelennor
14. Hope Fails
15. The Black Gate Opens - James Galway
16. The End of All Things - Renee Fleming
17. The Return of the King - Viggo Mortensen
18. The Grey Havens - James Galway
19. Into the West - Annie Lennox

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This final chapter of Peter Jackson's sprawling adaptation of Tolkien's "Ring" trilogy closes out one of the most accomplished cycles in cinema--and film music--history. As he's done for the saga's first two installments, composer Howard Shore has honed a mature, brooding orchestral masterpiece that's long on subtle shadings of mood and nuance, while eschewing the hollow bombast that's characterized all too many mainstream action and adventure films for three decades. If anything, he's pared this chapter of his music for Middle Earth even closer to the bone, the trilogy's familiar themes repeated with a sparing hand that only heightens their dramatic power. Like Herrmann before him, Shore has a preternatural understanding of orchestral timbres and their almost mystical connections with human emotions, and he's used it here to close out this remarkable trilogy with Wagnerian dramatic sweep, yet one with a distinctly modern, understated melodic sense that is Shore's alone. James Galway and Renee Fleming make key instrumental and vocal contributions, respectively, while Annie Lennox's soulful "Into the West" makes the expected, if unobtrusive, bow to the theatrical pop song conventions. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The regular jewel-case version will contain one of seven collectors' cards.

Customer Reviews:

The Best Soundtrack Ever. Period........2006-11-25

The entire "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy is absolutely amazing and all are groundbreaking achievements in filmmaking but in my opinion they wouldn't be as good without the amazing master work of composer Howard Shore. 'The Return of the King', in particular, has the most expressive, emotional and dramatic music of the three films which perfectly complements the emotion and drama of the movie. The music alone is a work of genius. From the orchestral music to Annie Lennox's "Into the West", this soundtrack is truly astonishing.

Modern Day Symphony for Middle Earth.......2006-11-02

One session of listening to Howard Shore's breathtaking score for LOTR--RETURN OF THE KING and you instantly appreciate why he was repeatedly nominated for an Oscar.

Sweeping orchestral pieces transport you to the epic battles fought, while softer instrumentals summon the characters' pains suffered and quiet triumphs obtained.

If you own the other 2 CDs in the series, this is a no brainer. If you don't, ironically, starting here gives you a taste of all 3 as Shore weaves together a final tapestry of the trilogy in an expert fashion!

The stuff of legends!.......2006-10-02

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Howard Shore's magnificent score for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy? A soundtrack can define the whole atmosphere of a film, and this fully orchestrated work certainly does that with sweep, splendor and wonder, alternately humanizing (hobbit-izing?) the characters, imbuing the landscape with magic and capturing the world-shaking impact of events of mythic proportions. And this was no easy task considering the iconoclastic status of the story and the superb quality of Peter Jackson's filmmaking. This is a truly a soundtrack for the ages--a fitting accompaniment to a film for the ages! Every aspect of life, from the extreme to the mundane, is captured in this music. Listening to it can make every remembered moment of the movie come alive again in your mind, from the most horrific battle to the smallest moment of humor or kindness. And the battle scenes in "Return of the King" are incredible visuals, blending live action and computer-generated imagery so seamlessly and densely that it boggles the mind. But what would they be with only screams and snorts and scuffles to give them voice? It's Shore's frenetic, string-laden, brass-filled, drum-spurred fury that truly gives them life, waxing, waning and cueing the audience as to when the greatest menace is about to threaten the war-weary heroes. The musical themes from the first two movies continue to be developed here, wending their way in and out of expanded interpretations whose dense complexity rivals that of Tolkien's story, not to mention Peter Jackson's filmmaking itself. The total effect is utterly convincing and utterly transporting. Peter Jackson chose well when he picked Shore as his score writer. Very, very well! Be sure to get the scores from the other two movies in the trilogy as well - "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers." They seem to be available in no end of different packagings, including ones with bonus DVDs about the creation of the score. Also, make sure to get the extended edition DVDs of the movie itself, with hours and hours of fascinating commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries about the making of the films. Truly a bargain at any price! And for authentic music from bygone ages, try the real thing! There are many fine groups out there. Here's just a sampling: Anonymous 4 (pure-voiced sacred chant by four women), The Baltimore Consort (jaunty popular music from the Renaissance), David Munrow's Early Music Consort of London (simply perfection), Christian Mendoze's Musica Antiqua (lively, percussive Renaissance dance music), The Toronto Consort (great variety), Ensemble Unicorn (worlds of fun!), Wolgemut (brash buzzies and bagpipes with attitude), and the magical early/folk fusion of Cantiga and Burlap Lute. Have some fun with them and live your own fantasy!

Bored of the Rings..........2006-09-13

First off, I'm fifteen.

I'd like to caution anyone considering buying this soundtrack. My sister has all three (Fellowship, Two Towers, Return), and I have to say that by what I know, this is not that great of a soundtrack. It's just overrated. To understand my point, listen to the music sample for song #16. At first, you may think "AWESOOMMME! This is so coooool!". But listen to it again, and you should find out that it's actually annoying. If you want to hear the "AAAAAAHHH"'s done right, listen to John Williams' Star Wars III, numbers 3 and 4. Now THAT is good music. Unlike ROTK (Return of the King), it's not just some mindless noise. I'm going to make a list of excellent soundtracks that you should consider waaaay over this one:

For a quiet, moving soundtrack, Get "A Beautiful Mind".

For action\adventure-type music, get one, several, or all the soundtracks below instead of LOTR:

~Jaws (don't think that you've "heard it all" from the movie already, because you haven't)

~Star Wars III

~Jurassic Park I

For War music, "The Patriot" is a very well done soundtrack. Based on reviews, "Band of Brothers" and "Saving Private Ryan" seem spectacular as well.

As far as horror music, "Signs" looks pretty good, as does "The Ring". But if you really want a horror soundtrack, Williams' "Close encounters of the Third Kind" is probably the best of horror. Check the reviews for this one.

There you have it, folks. Before you buy this overrated soundtrack, at least look into these that I've listed, based on your interests (Horror, Action, etc.)

If only Jackson had gotten Williams to make these soundtracks...things could have been so much better...

If you like classical movie soundtracks...you NEED this!.......2006-09-08

My brother and his wife to be walked down the aisle to selections from this soundtrack. With my being a lover of classical music especially that from movie scores...I was instantly hooked. Movie scores have always mystified me even in my own life...made me kind of look back differenly at the world moving around me. I cried at my brother's wedding when his bride to be came out to this music and cried even harder when I sat in the comfort of my office, and then my bedroom while listening to Annie Lennox pour passion and soul into the song "into the west". So beautifully written, anyone can find some meaning that touches their life in some personal way...through this beautiful song.

Average customer rating: Like wine...Diva gets better with age! she vocalizes heartfelt feelings Awesome Album! Still Great Practice CD

Diva Annie Lennox Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Medusa Bare The Ultimate Collection Eurythmics - Greatest Hits Red Dirt Girl ASIN: B000002VMH Release Date: 1992-05-12

Tracks:

1. Why
2. Walking On Broken Glass
3. Precious
4. Legend In My Living Room
5. Cold
6. Money Can't Buy It
7. Little Bird
8. Primitive
9. Stay By Me
10. The Gift
11. Keep Young And Beautiful

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Although traces of her synthpop roots certainly showed through, Annie Lennox's solo debut, Diva, made it abundantly clear that her new material would veer away from gender-bending robotics of the early Eurythmics sound and continue toward the more emotionally grounded soul of later releases. On Diva, Lennox infuses each song with tenderly perceptive lyrics, hypnotic rhythms, and irresistibly soulful wailings. Her arrangements are clean and simple, utilizing bare instrumentation and sometimes-languid chord work. The singles "Walking on Broken Glass," "Little Bird," and "Why" became radio mainstays, while gems such as the Eastern-influenced dream ballad "Primitive," the hauntingly autobiographical pop-lament "Legend in My Living Room," and the cheerfully satirical "Keep Young and Beautiful" gave the album a plump maturity. --Sally Weinbach

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The term "diva" is an honorific to be bestowed, not a title to be claimed. That alone gets Annie Lennox's 1992 solo debut off on the wrong foot. Nor does it help that, instead of following the often-daring path of her former outfit, the Eurythmics, Lennox chose instead to wrap her big, emotional voice in aloof, sophisticated settings rendered primarily on synthesized keyboards. "Why" is a gorgeous ballad about a crumbling relationship, but nothing about the pristine "Walking on Broken Glass" comes close to the danger its title implies. "Precious" offers little beyond lite funk, while "Cold" is studiously icy and distant. Only "Why" and the closing number, "The Gift," achieve the sort of richly detailed intimacy she was obviously reaching for here. So hold off on that diva stuff, Annie. We'll let you know when it's time. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

Like wine...Diva gets better with age!.......2007-03-26

I still enjoy listening to this album 15 years after its release. Annie Lennox really delivered with an outstanding album of 11 tracks. Diva marked the departure from her collaborations with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and although there's not as much synth-pop on Diva, Lennox's lyrics on her solo work are just as honest and profound (if not more) as they are on her Eurythmics' compositions.

My favourite tracks are "Why" - this has got to be one of the most beautifully written songs of all time. This song is so emotive and one feels Annie's pain, particularly towards the end. Other standouts are "Cold", "Money Can't Buy It", "Precious" and especially, "The Gift".

If the Diva CD doesn't satisfy your hunger for Annie, pick up the Diva DVD, which features a collection of music videos from the album including "Why", "Legend In My Living Room", "Cold", "Money Can't Buy It", "Precious", "The Gift" and "Keep Young and Beautiful". Annie reinvents herself in each video to be consistent with the tone and feelings of each song. It's an absolute must-have for any Annie fan.

she vocalizes heartfelt feelings.......2007-02-11

Annie Lennox never disapoints, almost all of my favs are on this CD from "why" about a disintegrating relationship. "Money can't buy it" a quest for material things & loss of love, to a very intense "cold" about non-reciprocated love, we can all relate to her material at sometime in our lives, she has an incredible gift to express her heartache/passion &/or pain/joy through her awesome voice & lyrics.

Awesome Album!.......2007-01-30

I get so many compliments on this album because I play it in my truck often. It is truly one of my very favorites. Came to me in great shape and with no waiting.

Still Great.......2007-01-05

This is the second time that I have bought this album,the first time was when it was originaly released on tape forgot about it until it was featured on a TV show this time i bought on CD still sounds great years later glad I bought!!!!!

Practice CD.......2006-11-06

The first two tracks are to of my favorites of Annie's especially "Why".
"Why" always reminds me of Ivan on Season 2 of "So, You Think You Can Dance". So, what happen to the rest of the CD? It is as if Annie was thinking "I can't make an album of 2 songs." so, she went to the CD of the latest practice session and stuck it on the back of the 2 songs and called it an album.

Average customer rating: Annie is a fantastic experience an uplifting CD to listen to, makes you feel good ANNIE Great Classic Had to respond to the review by the 16 year old....

Annie (1977 Original Broadway Cast) Charles Strouse , Martin Charnin , Andrea McArdle , and Dorothy Loudon Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Annie (Special Anniversary Edition) Annie Annie (Original 1982 Motion Picture Soundtrack) Oliver! (Deluxe Edition) (1963 Original Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING] A Chorus Line (1975 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B00000AG6Z Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. Act I: Overture - Orchestra
2. Act I: Maybe - Andrea McArdle/Orphans
3. Act I: It's The Hard-Knock Life - Andrea McArdle/Orphans
4. Act I: Tomorrow - Andrea McArdle
5. Act I: We'd Like To Thank You Herbert Hoover - Hoovervill-ites
6. Act I: Little Girls - Dorothy Loudon
7. Act I: I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here - Sandy Faison/Andrea McArdle/Ensemble
8. Act I: N.Y.C. - Reid Shelton/Sandy Faison/Andrea McArdle/Ensemble
9. Act I: Easy Street - Dotothy Loudon/Robert Fitch/Barbara Erwin
10. Act I: You Won't Be An Orphan For Long - Sandy Faison/Ensemble
11. Act II: You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile - Donald Craig/Laurie Beechman/Edie Cowan/Penny Worth/Orphans
12. Act II: Tomorrow (Reprise) - Andrea McArdle/Raymond Thorne/Reid Shelton/Cabinet
13. Act II: Something Was Missing - Reid Shelton
14. Act II: I Don't Need Anything But You - Reid Shelton/Andrea McArdle/Sandy Faison/Ensemble
15. Act II: Annie - Sandy Faison/Ensemble
16. Act II: A New Deal For Christmas - Andrea McArdle/Reid Shelton/Sandy Faison/Raymond Thorne/Ensemble/Orphans
17. First Draft: Introductory Remarks - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
18. First Draft: Apples - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
19. First Draft: Lead-In And Song: We Got Annie - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
20. First Draft: Lead-In - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
21. First Draft: Just Wait - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
22. First Draft: Lead-In - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
23. First Draft: That's The Way It Goes - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
24. First Draft: Lead-In - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
25. First Draft: Parents - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
26. First Draft: Lead-In And Song: I've Never Been So Happy - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse
27. First Draft: Tomorrow (First Public Performance) - Martin Charnin/Charles Strouse

Amazon.com

The original Broadway cast recording of Annie still has as much charm as it did in 1977. Charles Strouse wrote the snappy music and Martin Charnin's clever lyrics capture the misery of the Great Depression, the glitter of the upper-crust life, and the character of the FDR administration. Andrea McArdle shines in the title role, most notably with the classic anthem "Tomorrow," while Tony-winner Dorothy Loudon and Reid Shelton provide support as the hag Miss Hannigan and the benevolent Daddy Warbucks, respectively.

The 1998 remastered edition includes as bonus material 17 minutes of tape Strouse and Charnin recorded for backers' auditions in 1972. They present the seven songs with some plot structure and early ideas for characters ("Miss Asthma" was a precursor for Miss Hannigan). Many of the songs didn't survive the final cut, but "Just Wait" eventually became "Little Girls" and "We Got Annie" was resurrected for the 1982 film. "Tomorrow" also appears--touted as the song's earliest recording--and Strouse and Charnin's rendition will increase your appreciation of McArdle. You won't listen to this rough draft every time you play the CD, but you'll enjoy it if you have any interest in the show. The booklet includes the original synopsis and production notes as well as new notes by Charnin on the extra tracks, but no lyrics. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Annie is a fantastic experience.......2007-05-23

Beautiful voices, fantastic songs, it's a classic for a reason. What a boquet of happiness amisdt our hard knock lives.

an uplifting CD to listen to, makes you feel good.......2007-05-12

This CD has all the orginal Broadway songs. It is fun to listen, especially with young children. They love to sing a long

ANNIE.......2007-02-14

Great deal for my children. they love it and it was so much cheaper than at the show.

Great Classic.......2007-01-11

"Annie" remains one of the great classic musicals of the American theater. The songs are as fresh and lively today as they were when the play was first produced. They lyrics capture a "hard knock life" and the determination and hope of one little orphan. This will be a timeless key to Americana in years and years to come.

Had to respond to the review by the 16 year old...........2006-12-31

Who stated that Aileen Quinn is a better Annie than Andrea McArdle.

I have not listened to the CD (have the original album), but had to share that those that the 16 year old claims "suck" are amazing. I saw the original Broadway production, and have loved the music and stars since. Those who followed the first few Annies on Broadway (and those casts), don't come close to the talent displayed back then.

Average customer rating: Nice selection of song. Annie Lennox Conjures Magic With MEDUSA A brilliant collection of covers... Medusa by Annie Lennox Icecold soulfreezing musical extragavanza.

Medusa Annie Lennox Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Diva Bare The Ultimate Collection Eurythmics - Greatest Hits Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994 ASIN: B000002VUC Release Date: 1995-03-14

Tracks:

1. No More 'I Love You's'
2. Take Me To The River
3. A Whiter Shade Of Pale
4. Don't Let It Bring You Down
5. Train In Vain
6. I Can't Get Next To You
7. Downtown Lights
8. Thin Line Between Love And Hate
9. Waiting In Vain
10. Something So Right

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Post-Beatles, the virtues of deft song interpretation have been consistently devalued in favor of self-contained composer-performers, seldom more so than in the initial response to this sequel to Annie Lennox's triumphant solo debut, Diva. That album's gripping originals deserve acclaim, but the lush Scottish alto remains one of the most riveting pop singers of the past two decades, and this smartly chosen, meticulously arranged collection of cover versions boasts its own abundant charms in her selection of obscure gems and bona fide classics from Al Green, Procol Harum, Neil Young, the Clash, the Temptations, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, and the Blue Nile. The songs are the rightful stars here, and Lennox brings passion and nuance to a set that plays beautifully. From the cinematic heartbreak of "No More I Love Yous" to the faithful recreation of the Blue Nile's "Downtown Lights," this is ravishing pop. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Nice selection of song........2007-07-30

I never reviewed an album before but here's my 2 cents.After listening to her version of Neil Youngs "Don't Let it Bring You Down" it's starting to grow on me and I like it.That's the song that made me want to be a musician many years ago.After hearing "No More I Love Yous" I listened to the original by The Lover Speaks.If I hadn't heard her version first I wouldn't have been able to appreciate the original as well.I like both.I like both versions of "Waiting in Vain".Same for Al Green.I won't be listening to her version of The Clash because rock music is a joke.Overall,another great record by the last of the great pop singers.I'm looking forward to hearing what her and Bonnie Raitt come up with this fall.Bonnie's slide work,if she decides to use it,compliments Annie's voice much better than it does Bonnie's.What I'm really hoping for is one of those sad Scottish or Celtic ballads from the two of them,but who knows what there planning.
Since I'm new to this music I'm sorry if I made any mistakes as to who wrote what song.

Annie Lennox Conjures Magic With MEDUSA.......2007-03-28

Few artists have pushed the boundaries of pop music more than Annie Lennox, so when I heard she was doing an album of "covers", I must admit I was disappointed. Why would such a creative force choose to rehash hits from other performers? Then, with great trepidation, I listened to MEDUSA, and all my fears we allayed. This is not your average cover album. On the contrary, MEDUSA is pure magic! The opening cut, "No More I Love You's" sets the tone, with a carnival-like atmosphere that is so unlike anything this reviewer had ever before heard, that I was forced to play this cut over and over, even before I advanced to the next song. It was pure rapture, and I was not disappointed as the remainder of the album played on. The classic "Take Me To The River" had an entirely new feel to it, as did the sometimes tired "Whiter Shade of Pale" into which Ms. Lennox breathes new life and soul. With so many strong cuts, it is hard to choose a stand-out, yet in addition to "No More I Love You's", the other favorite is "Downtown Lights". More dramatic that simple pop, these songs act as pure theatre, with Annie Lennox as the Ring Master....and Annie Lennox is one of the few current artists brilliant enough to carry it off. When you listen to MEDUSA, you will recognize the songs, but you will also hear them in a new and exciting way that transforms them into an entirely new work, filled with excitement and a fresh new spirit. This is the perfect cover album...adding new life and dimension to old classics.

A brilliant collection of covers..........2007-03-26

I love what Annie Lennox did with the classics on this album. She reinvented these songs (as she often does with her image) as though they were her own compositions...just magical.

I love how she rearranged Bob Marley's "Waiting In Vain" from a heavy-based reggae tune to a more acoustic arrangement with a soft horn section playing in the background. The two versions could co-exist side by side and most would think they were two different songs altogether. That is the consistent theme of Medusa - most songs on this album barely sound identical to their original version, with the exception of "Whiter Shade of Pale", which is such a beautiful song in its original form that Annie decided not to mess with a good thing and her take on it is just as lush and warm as the original.

Annie's rendition of Paul Simon's "Something So Right" is beautiful and adds a slightly melancholy finish to the album. Other winners include the grammy-winning hit "No More I Love You's", "Train In Vain" (this will get you dancing) and Neil Young's "Don't Let It Bring You Down". This collection of masterpieces belongs in every Annie fan's musical catalogue.

Medusa by Annie Lennox.......2006-08-10

Annie does a great job with songs done by other performers. I especially like "Waiting in Vain", originally done by Bob Marley. I first heard her version at the end of the movie "Changing Lanes" and had to buy the CD after that. She also does a great job with "Downtown Lights" originally done by The Blue Nile. Several other great songs on the CD.

Icecold soulfreezing musical extragavanza........2006-07-11

Annie Lennox, the voice of Eurytmics, still has the voice power to blow many of here "pop/soulsisters" of the spot. This CD doesn`t dissapoint in this area. Track 1 No more "I love you`s open with a "dubbi dutt singing choir", but when Lennox voice strikes in, it`s clear magic in a passionfull song. Track 2 Take me to the river, is an more uptempo song with somekind of a synth/blues hybrid that Lennox makes here own, and really put`s a signature on it.Track 3 A whiter shade of Pale, the old Procol Harum classic, which Lennox voice lifts it up above average, and makes it "here version" nearly up there with the "original", but how can you go wrong with a cleverliy written gem like this in every musical department. Track 4 Don`t let it bring you down, is more average . The voice is intact, but the melody has a more or less"sleepy atmosphere" that doesn`t make it all trough. Track 5 Train in vain, is more in the funk jazz department. It`s simpel and quite effective. Track 6 I can`t get next to you is a funky matter, that "matters". Effective and strong, with intelligent guitar play helps this one. Track 7 Downtown lights, is a urban pop song, slow in build up, but has lot`s of atmosphere. Track 8 Thin line between love and hate, is one of the weak spots on the CD. The voice of Lennox is mixed so much in front that it`s to much in front. She`s right there in your ear, that`s for sure. Not my cup of tea. Track 9 Waiting in vain, is a cleverly softspoken song, which has the Lennox extragavanza marked all over.
Track 10. Something so right is written by Paul Simon, that Lennox makes a good version of. Lennox
gives us "icecold soul freezing musical extragavanza" on this CD. A CD right there up in the "quality department" this one

Average customer rating: Life Is But A Dream... Beautiful, dreamy Fabulous collection ! An excellent introduction to Debussy and French music Dream and Classical music are magic

Debussy for Daydreaming: Music to Caress Your Innermost Thoughts Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Detroit Symphony Orchestra | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Mozart for Meditation Beethoven at Bedtime: A Gentle Prelude to Sleep Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit Baroque at Bathtime: A Relaxing Serenade to Wash Your Cares Away Chopin and Champagne: Set Your Mood for Romance ASIN: B0000041CL Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

1. Syrinx
2. Maid With The Flaxen Hair
3. Clair de lune
4. Petit Suite - En Bateau
5. Reverie
6. La plue que lente (Valse)
7. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun
8. String Quartet In G minor: Andantino doucement expressif
9. Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Interlude
10. Arabesque No. 1
11. Valse romantique
12. Images For Orchestra: Perfumes Of The Night

Customer Reviews:

Life Is But A Dream..........2006-08-30

This CD is just pure magic. I know that is such a cliche' thing to say, but it really is. Of course, it really won't appeal to those people who are into EXTREME LIVING...whatever the hell that means, because to me, extreme living is living close to the soul, close to the spirit, close to the Invisible Source that makes and creates all things in and out of Itself.

Debussy was a composer who lived very close to this Invisible Stream. His music reflects a gentleness and yet a strength that flows throughout each composistion. The arrangements are dreamy and mystical and allows one to go into their "inner chamber" and pray in secret to the One who knows their heart as well as their soul.

As much as I love this CD, I tend not to listen to it in the car. I once listened to it while making a routine drive to Santa Monica. The CD stopped and I had somehow missed all of my exits and ended up in Ventura...talk about being in dreamland!

It's a great CD to put in your walkman and go to an outdoor cafe' where you can sip a cafe latte and write poems to an unknown lover whose face you cannot remember, but whose gentle breath is the scent of lavendar...oh, I wax poetic...so sorry...

If you are into quiet and stillness, get this CD...it's truly a breath of fresh air in this noisy, crowded, extreme world we have to be in but not necessarily of...

Peace & Blessings

Beautiful, dreamy.......2006-07-17

This music evokes both emotions and images of life waking up in spring, even being in a magical forest where anything can happen, or floating on clouds. You can just enjoy the music and let your imagination soar or the music can take you into that trance-like state where you can access creative ideas and creative solutions to any problems - and maybe they just dissolve of their own accord.

Fabulous collection !.......2005-09-13

If you like Debussy - whom I have heard called one of the progenitors of ambient music - you will love having his most inspiring and beautiful works together on one cd. These works are tranquil and serene, and yet they don't fade into the background - no matter what you are doing - because they are true art. When this cd is playing you can't help but listen and sigh. My cats love this cd, too.

An excellent introduction to Debussy and French music.......2005-06-30

Compilation CD's like this are an excellent first CD to purchase when first exploring a new composer or style of music ("Expressionism" in Debussy's case). And this Philip's "Set your Life to Music" collection is usually a sure and safe way to do that given their well thought-out selections, themes and quality recordings. This CD here contains many of the most popular, lyrical and enchanting works of the 19th-century French composer, Claude Debussy. The range of selections are diverse and satisfying: from his major solo piano works through his top chamber music (for 2-5 instruments) to the full-blown orchestral selections of great imagery and dreaminess that can transport one into another world of great serenity. (But, there are enough sudden changes in loudness and rhythm to upset any notions of perfect bliss and keep the daydreamer from falling asleep - hence the title, "for Daydreams" and not "for Bedtime" like in other offerings in this Philips' series) Regardless, this CD is an excellent introduction to Claude Debussy as well as being overall relaxing music to enrich one's life.

One interesting music history tidbit on Debussy that might interest the new listener: Even though Debussy did not like the label, his music was labeled "Expressionism" for the similarities to what the French artists like Monet were doing at the same time. In Debussy's case, his intent was to create "emotional impressions" with music that evoked specific moods and images in the mind - not unlike what the "impressionistic painters" were trying to do on canvas using pure color and form to evoke the fleeting, emotional moment of a landscape scene. "Prelude of the Afternoon of the Fawn" is a good example of this dreamy, lingering, emotive style of music.

Dream and Classical music are magic.......2005-02-16

This CD is one of the best among its classical collections. (bach for breakfast is my one of them) It puts me to any place I dream of whenever I listen to this cd. It usually brings me into outer space, or sometimes go to the sky or under the sea. You can also just sit back and relax while listening to the music. In addition, once I get mad or not calm enough, I just put this cd on and it cures my anger.
Classical music is magic.

Average customer rating: No filler, but not ultimate Incredible Just what the Title implies - The Ultimate Collection Ahh, the good old 80's One reason it's not 5 stars

The Ultimate Collection Eurythmics Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Diva Medusa The Body Acoustic Confessions on a Dance Floor Bare ASIN: B000BGR0OM Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. I've Got a Life
2. Love Is a Stranger
3. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
4. Who's That Girl?
5. Right by Your Side
6. Here Comes the Rain Again
7. Would I Lie To You?
8. There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)
9. Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves
10. It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)
11. When Tomorrow Comes
12. Thorn in My Side
13. The Miracle of Love
14. Missionary Man
15. You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart
16. I Need a Man
17. I Saved the World Today
18. 17 Again
19. Was It Just Another Love Affair?

Album Description

To coincide with the release of digitally remastered and expanded versions of all eight of their studio albums, the legendary 80s synthpop duo present this updated greatest hits collection. Daring and provocative, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart sold millions of records with their sophisticated, adult-oriented pop. This CD contains all their finest tunes as well as the new single 'I've Got A Life' and is also available as a DVD.

Customer Reviews:

No filler, but not ultimate.......2007-03-26

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart were the ultimate in New Wave 80's sound. Sleek and robotic, danceable and rocking, cold and soulful all mixed with an uncanny effortlessness. It was impossible to not be moved by Annie's voice and emotional range, and Dave's studio razzle-dazzle made their best singles just pop from the radio. (Or MTV, where "Sweet Dreams" made its initial impression.)

Their ongoing albums increased in scope and sophistication. Where "Be Yourself Tonight" was (imho) their best album, Eurythmics were also capable of making a slamming concept album ("Savage") and a good soundtrack for "1984." (Which is, once again, conspicuous in its absence.) Even the reunion of "Peace" gave us the terrific "17 Again" and "I Saved The World Today," used brilliantly on an episode of "The Sopranos."

The only reason I hold this from 5 stars is the inexcusable absence of any singles from "We Too Are One." At the very least, "Don't Ask Me Why," the group's last Top 40 single, should have been here. I guess we're just going to have to wait for the inevitable double disc best of to arrive for that to happen. But till then, "Ultimate Collection: Eurythmics" and the re-mastered and re-issued albums will fill in nicely. (Exception, "Peace" was remixed for god knows what reason.)

Incredible.......2007-03-09

This CD has all the greatest hits of Eurythmics. You will not be disappointed.

Just what the Title implies - The Ultimate Collection.......2007-01-13

This dynamic duo brought hope to the 80's that individuality was still alive and creative life can emerge beyond synthesizers and spandex. I cant help listening to this when driving in my car - is it that surreal Love is a Stranger in an Open Car beat or Annie belting out Sweet Dreams? I dont know, but its a must have for those of us who survived the 80's without skads of pictures of ourselves with big band hair or garbed up like Madonna. Bless you Annie and Dave...

Ahh, the good old 80's.......2007-01-03

This album has every song you remember, plus a ton of tracks that you don't. Excellent greatest hits album, absolutely essential for anyone who lived through the 80's.

One reason it's not 5 stars.......2006-04-05

The majority of items on this disc are the exact same as the
Eurythmics collection previously released and already a part of many Annie fan's collections.
The tracks are crisp and clear and the re-mastering is evident, Annie's voice front and centre, as it always was.
'I've got a life' - was new to me, I didn't find it as good as anything on the album 'Bare' and whilst powerfully sung I didn't feel it wasn't any new tack for the group.
'I saved the world today' - again, not as good as anything on 'Bare', you get the sense of a message perhaps lost, we know her music does have a lot of saving graces but the world?
Maybe I missed something there.
Some classic items here, 'Thorn in my side', 'Sweet dreams', 'Miracle of love' - to be fair though any fans already have these in their collections.
Only buy if you don't have the first collection or if you are a die hard fan.
I did and don't regret it, I just didn't feel as though I got anything really 'new'.

Average customer rating: They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!! One of the best cds I ever bought. Never Sounded Better Somewhere Over The Rainbow "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Broadway Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need The Best Of Broadway (Cast Recording Anthology) Greatest Hits: Broadway That's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology ASIN: B000066RO5 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

Average customer rating: Herart - Dreamboat Annie Heart smart, baby Quiet Before the Storm-Debut Album The Spark that Lit a Million Little Girls' Rock and Roll Dreams Heart's best music is on this album, their debut A must have for any rock fan !

Dreamboat Annie Heart Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Little Queen Dog & Butterfly Magazine Bebe le Strange Heart ASIN: B000002UBL Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Magic Man
2. Dreamboat Annie (Fantasy Child)
3. Crazy On You
4. Soul Of The Sea
5. Dreamboat Annie
6. White Lightning And Wine
7. (Love Me Like Music) I'll Be Your Song
8. Sing Child
9. How Deep It Goes
10. Dreamboat Annie (Reprise)

Amazon.com

After futzing around Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, for a few years, Heart finally secured a record deal in 1976. It wasn't with Epic or Capitol (which they would later sign with), but with a tiny Canadian label called Mushroom. The resulting album, Dreamboat Annie, was an impressive hard-rock debut. "Crazy on You," which spotlighted the piercing vocals of singer Ann Wilson and the chunky guitar bluster of her sister Nancy, entered the Top 40, and the more mystical "Magic Man" climbed to No. 9. Dreamboat Annie also exposed a more vulnerable side of the band: The title track, for example, was an easy-listening, harmony-laden folk song replete with banjo plucks. --Jon Wiederhorn

Amazon.com

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Customer Reviews:

Herart - Dreamboat Annie.......2007-06-15

This is one of my favorites. I just wanted to upgrade to CD.

Heart smart, baby.......2007-06-10

This is a fine first album for Heart. I just love the vocals, and the guitars. These ladies could rock when they were in their prime. Sure the tunes have been played over and over, but that was because they were good. Its better to burn out that to fade away, baby. Rock on.

Quiet Before the Storm-Debut Album The Spark that Lit a Million Little Girls' Rock and Roll Dreams.......2007-04-04

I hesitated to review this album for years because it holds great meaning for me. This debut album from Ann and Nancy Wilson was one of the first offerings from a legitimate band fronted by women. Although preceeded by the Sacramento based Millington sisters' band "Fanny", they were the first successful women lead band in true rock and roll. It was a time when people were listening to the radio and wondering "Is that a girl singing? This is really great rock!"

"Dreamboat Annie" offers a range of styles from bluesy funk to all out hard rock. This will be the rule for all the albums to come. Many a manly rocker might comment on the mandoline work and "slow song" on the majority of the tracks. Metaldiva is quick to remind them that this album mirrors many of the early Led Zeppelin offerings (the Zep flavor is totally infused to many of the tunes).

Up to this point Rock and Roll was considered to be a "male only" form of art. Two years before this was released, I was a preteen rock guitarist, keyboard player and singer and though there were plenty of local garage bands, including my classmates, I was not invited to jam nor even taken seriously. Afterall, there was Fleetwood Mac and pop artists, but no real rockers. Within months of its drop, I was getting invitations to play. This landmark in Rock and Roll history is considered by women artists as a validation of their craft. This proved once and for all GIRLS DO ROCK.

The hits "Crazy On You" and "Magic Man" are the best known, but I encourage all to listen to the album in it's entirety. Many of the cuts, especially self named title one, have a distinctive "orchestra of guitars" sound that is very recognizeable in the early three albums. The band would later change styles back and forth, most profoundly during the late 80's, but the deep rock feel is always there. Soulful, tender vocals and walls of guitar sound make a winning combination that lasts to this day.

Metaldiva Sez: This is an essential for all R&R fans. To omit it from any collection would deem it incomplete. It will soothe you, rock you and make you smile. Get it today!

Heart's best music is on this album, their debut.......2007-04-04

Anyone listening to this album will hear the more "idealistic" side of Ann and Nancy Wilson. They co-wrote all of the tracks and this is music from the heart (no pun intended).

The music on this album is a combination of rockers and soft, mellow acoustic ballads. Take a listen to "Sing Child" which is quintessential Zeppelin. You really hear their influence on Ann's vocals. Also check out the three different versions of "Dreamboat Annie"...truly magical.

All of the songs tell personal stories or anecdotes and are much deeper in meaning than the more commercialized power ballads that Heart released in the 80's (most of which they didn't write, by the way). Take a journey back through their musical catalogue and hear their more organic tunes like "Magic Man" and "Crazy On You". This is truly Heart at their best.

A must have for any rock fan !.......2007-02-08

Excellent first album ! Of course, due to the magical hit single "Crazy On You" ! If you should buy only one album from Heart, choose this one.

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Tracks:

1. A Thousand Beautiful Things
2. Pavement Cracks
3. The Hurting Time
4. Honestly
5. Wonderful
6. Bitter Pill
7. Loneliness
8. The Saddest Song Ive Got
9. Erased
10. Twisted
11. Oh God (Prayer)

Amazon.com

Annie Lennox's first album of original songs in 11 years on is a stylish tour de force that showcases the former Eurythmics chanteuse in all her chilly, shimmering splendor. Her formidable voice is still a supple and intriguing instrument, lithely shape-shifting between emotions, personas, and musical forms. Lennox moves effortlessly from the sparse and pristine lament of "A Thousand Beautiful Things" to the deceptively simple "Pavement Cracks," a solemn ballad that is transformed by electro dance beats that recall some of the best of the Eurythmics. But Lennox's quixotic voice is best utilized as an old-school soul instrument; she makes a metaphoric journey to Motown on "Hurting Time," a reflective ballad could have been lifted off a Miracles album. "Honesty," shows the Scottish diva at her well-mannered best, occupying the same sophisticated space formerly held by Carly Simon. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

classic annie lennox.......2007-06-03

If you are a big fan of Annie Lennox (like I am), you will not be disappointed by "Bare". Full of emotion, and Annie's terrific voice.

love annie lennox.......2007-05-07

I love this cd. I heard one of the songs online and couldn't get it out of my head. I never heard much about this cd even though I love Annie Lennox and have other cds. I highly recommend it.

Best Breakup Album Ever.......2007-04-13

Just a short commentary - Written after a painful divorce, "Bare" is a haunting summary of the many emotions that come crashing in following a breakup. Musically, the songs have all the pop expertise you'd expect from AL - combined with lyrics that lay bare the pain and hope of starting over again. Buy it. Buy it for your friends who've been left behind by a lover or a husband, buy it for yourself. I keep it in my album rotation for sad days.

Ambivalent love.......2006-12-25

Annie Lennox perfected her electro-soul formula long ago and, here, she produces a downer Soul Cages rumination with slightly testier guitar elements. "Twisted" and "Loneliness" have a John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band savagery that, with the famous Lennox precision cool, add up to euphoric cries to the cosmos. "Wonderful" is the most ambivalent torch song here - suffering, yet loving, being possessed; it's eerie and raw. "Pavement Cracks" is downer still, a divorce anthem - lifted by Lennox's superb pop smarts. She's one of the deepest singers going.

Bested Diva.......2006-08-03

I didn't think it was possible to top the magnificent Diva but with Bare, Annie Lennox lays down all of her cards & every one is spot on. This album reaches into your gut, tugs & doesn't ever let go. A beautiful album from a remarkable talent.

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3. ...Baby One More Time [ENHANCED CD] [Enhanced]
4. Banger for Breakfast
5. Billboard Top Hits: 1976
6. Brainwashed
7. Bridge Over Troubled Water/This Is The Night [CD-single] [Enhanced]
8. Britney [Enhanced]
9. Britney Spears Remixed
10. Brontosaurus

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