Candy [CD-single] [Import]

Candy [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Candy
2. Candy (George Calle Radio Remix)
3. Candy (Hex Hector Radio Mix)
4. Candy (Santana Radio)
5. Album Snippets
6. Multimedia

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
First single from latest teen sensation's debut album 'So Real'. Tracks 'Candy' (Album Version, George Calle Radio Remix, Hex Hector Radio Mix, Santana Radio Mix). Snippets of 'So Real', 'What You Want', 'Lock Me In Your Heart' & 'Quit Breaking My Heart'

Candy,Mandy Moore,Sony Int'l,Adult Contemporary,Dance-Pop,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop,Teen Pop


Candy-O
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • CHEAP-O EDITION WITH NO LYRIC SHEET OR PHOTOS
  • THE CARS ARE WINNERS
  • In the shadow of their first album
  • not as brilliantly-conceived as the classic debut, but a highly enjoyable sophomore album
  • Hot album and even hotter cover!
Candy-O
The Cars
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002GWX
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Let's Go
  2. Since I Held You
  3. It's All I Can Do
  4. Double Life
  5. Shoo Be Doo
  6. Candy-O
  7. Night Spots
  8. You Can't Hold On Too Long
  9. Lust For Kicks
  10. Got A Lot On My Head
  11. Dangerous Type

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars CHEAP-O EDITION WITH NO LYRIC SHEET OR PHOTOS.......2007-01-01

Music- excellent. Different, not better than the first album. A turn to the left (they'd been listening to Kraftwerk-ShooBeeDoo, anyone?)

Sound- a bit flat sounding remaster, but better than the original cd editions.

Packaging ...BAD...
c'mon Mr. Ocasek, aren't you a CEO or something in Elektra records???

You want lyrics or photos?
GET THE LP!!!!

I guess he felt that his lyrics weren't good enough to be reprinted...

Ben Orr was THE SINGER- RIP, man!!!

5 out of 5 stars THE CARS ARE WINNERS.......2006-12-12

THE CARS ARE AMONGST MY FAVOURITE AOR BANDS AFTER BOSTON.I JUST LOVE THIS ALBUM.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.IGNORE THE BELOW MORON.
PS:PINK FLOYD,CREAM,THE ROLLING STONES ARE LEGENDS AND ARE MEANT FOR WINNERS.
FOREIGNER,GREEN DAY AND DIRE STRAITS SUCK AND ARE MEANT FOR LOSERS.

4 out of 5 stars In the shadow of their first album.......2006-10-27

Like the progression of Ambrosia's first two albums, this second album by the Cars features much more refined production and some fresh sounding, innovative uses of the latest technology, and also a slightly less personal touch at times, and resulting lack of conviction. (It does have a better cover than Ambrosia's 2nd album). Like the Cars' first album, this is meant to be fun music, party music. In my opinion, the best songs here are *slightly* better than anything on their first album (or anything they've done since). But there are some lesser moments too, where it sounds like they're on autopilot. These songs have a kitschy humor to them - especially the brilliant "You Can't Hold On Too Long", which captures the era. Those of us who remember the 'New Wave' craze have a hard time listening to this song without smiling. "It's All I Can Do" is an underrated gem, beautiful harmonies, arrangement, melody! "Let's Go" is a fine uptempo rock song with good synth solos and a Beatleish guitar riff that makes the bridge to the chorus. The slightly lesser song "Since I Held You" still has a very good guitar solo that develops over the song. But the rest of the album, though still very good, and not having a bad note or dull moment, lacks the punch of their first album.

4 out of 5 stars not as brilliantly-conceived as the classic debut, but a highly enjoyable sophomore album.......2006-08-25

I somewhat disagree with those who say that 1979's "Candy-O" is a carbon copy of the Cars' debut. Granted, it's not a drastic departure by any means, but the vibe is distinctly different--the rhythm guitars generally get pushed to the background and sound brittle; Greg Hawkes' synthesizer work is more prominent; and Elliot Easton is given more room to shine with his brilliant lead guitar work. The result is an intriguingly claustrophobic listening experience.

All the songs here are written by Ric Ocasek, and it's a fine batch indeed. A couple of the tunes are forgettable, particularly "You Can't Hold On Too Long" and the wimpily-harmonized "Since I Held You". And there's also the annoying, forced-sounding, albeit mercifully-brief experimental number "Shoo Be Doo". But otherwise the album is extremely pleasing, with great tunes such as the lovely mid-tempo ballad "It's All I Can Do"; the stipped-down, yet neatly textured and hook-heavy pop-rocker "Double Life" (great licks from Easton); and the riffy, ominously rocking "Night Spots". There are minor gripes you could make here and there--"Let's Go" feels kinda disjointed and insubstantial, the title track feels a bit TOO 'hip' for its own good, and the uptempo "Got A Lot On My Head" suffers a little from the overly cheesy 'Farfisa' organ, but these same tunes are still stuffed with irresistibly catchy hooks.

All in all, not as consistent or brilliantly-conceived as the self-titled debut, "Candy-O" is lots of fun regardless.

5 out of 5 stars Hot album and even hotter cover!.......2006-07-26

I don't know which I enjoy more; the great music on this follow-up to the Cars first smash album, or the amazinging hot girl on the car looking like she's just begging to be taken!
Hard Candy
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Those Frickin' Crows!
  • Never Gets Old
  • Wonderful
  • Still Good
  • Great album
Hard Candy
Counting Crows
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000068PBZ
Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

  1. Hard Candy
  2. American Girls
  3. Good Time
  4. If I Could Give All My Love (Richard Manuel Is Dead)
  5. Goodnight L.A.
  6. Butterfly In Reverse
  7. Miami
  8. New Frontier
  9. Carriage
  10. Black And Blue
  11. Why Should You Come When I Call?
  12. Up All Night (Frankie Miller Goes To Hollywood)
  13. Holiday In Spain
  14. Big Yellow Taxi

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Hard Candy is, most certainly, just another Counting Crows album. But it's difficult to imagine that there's ever going to be too many. For a band that formed during the grunge-dominated early 1990s, Counting Crows did something remarkably brave--though they helped themselves to the same legacy of 1970s and '80s FM radio rock as the Seattle groups, they chose not to subvert it with any punk influences. Counting Crows were determined to play Steve Miller and Tom Petty and Bruce Hornsby at their own game, and Hard Candy is the fourth astonishing album that has resulted. Counting Crows have now settled into a template with which they clearly feel comfortable--simple but elaborately orchestrated songs, buffed and polished to a high sheen, which serve as a glittering backdrop to Adam Duritz's lyrics. These, now as ever, are chiefly concerned with excitingly unattainable women and the roads he travels to get to or away from them. He tantalizes, as he often does, with specific names and places, but is never so solipsistic that the songs are robbed of a universal appeal. --Andrew Mueller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Those Frickin' Crows!.......2007-05-15

I thought I knew what music was, man. That's all I have to say. I thought I knew what music was.

5 out of 5 stars Never Gets Old.......2006-05-28

When you're a parent, it's that rare and special CD that your kids can wear out *for* you. HARD CANDY is definitely a favorite of both my children. First, my now seven year old fell in love with BUTTERFLY IN REVERSE (as much as I loved it several years ago, even I'm sick of that one!) She would say, "I'm Mary Ann." Later she proclaimed that Adam Duritz was her best friend. Good girl.

All of that is to say that I have listened to this CD more times than probably many die hard Crows fans (of which I am definitely one!) and most of these tracks still never get old. Although AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER is a true Crows touchstone, for me this is the one that will always hold the most special place in my heart. I highly, highly recommend the CD as one to jump into the Crows experience with--and for older fans who might not have it, don't miss out. A MUST TO OWN!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2005-11-26

It's not just that i'm a HUGE Counting crows fan. It's just that this album is like ok I'll be honest "AMAZING!!!!!!!!!" I like the way they put some feeling into "Black and Blue" and made a rocker version with Vannesa C. on "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Miami" boy is that amazing.

4 out of 5 stars Still Good.......2005-10-03

For a CD I don't feel is Counting Crow's best effort, this is still a really good album and brings lots of listening enjoyment. Everyone had heard their cover of "Big Yellow Taxi" which is a very strong song, but not the best on the album. Even the debut single from this album, "American Girl" is only average for this disc. Great for any Counting Crows fan.

5 out of 5 stars Great album.......2005-08-30

Face it folks; if you don't like this music, you're nothing but a god-damned terrorist.
Saxuality
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Sax, so-so vocals
  • Candy's First Bow
  • A listening experience like no other
  • Did Dulfer's SEX limit her SAX appeal???
  • Fine pop jazz album
Saxuality
Candy Dulfer
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002VHW
Release Date: 1991-05-28

Tracks:

  1. Lily Was Here
  2. Pee Wee
  3. Saxuality
  4. So What
  5. Jazzid
  6. Heavenly City
  7. Donja
  8. There Goes The Neighbourhood
  9. Mr. Lee
  10. Get The Funk
  11. Home Is Not A House
  12. Lily Was Here (DNA Remix)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great Sax, so-so vocals.......2006-12-19

Candy sure can play her butt off when she wants and she wanted to several times on this album. Those tunes are a joy to listen to and get 5 stars.
On the down side, there are the vocal songs which just didn't make it for me and forced me to detract a star from the rating.
Since I bought this used for a couple of bucks, I consider it money well spent but whether this CD will make it over to my "frequently played" stack is conjectural.

4 out of 5 stars Candy's First Bow.......2006-06-07

Candy Dulfer was getting known as a player (and yeah, a good-looking player) when this CD was released in late 1990. I have always felt that it was designed to capitalize on the popularity of "Lily Was Here". Curiously, when released in Europe (I was living in Oslo at the time), the original release didn't have "Lily". As a result, one was forced to judge the CD without the song that brought her to the public. There are moments that the CD seems tenative--I do remember that she was getting a real major push at the time; "Lily" was in rotation on MTV, she was doing commercials and playing a lot of major concerts (Knebworth the weekend Freddie Mercury died comes to mind). I always had a feeling she was trying to establish what her sound was with "Saxuality". To my ear, she was more comfortable in the faster tunes--the title track and "Jazzid", "Heavenly City". There was a sense that she was feeling her way along with the slower material to me. But still, this was a good beginning for someone who was (I believe) 21 years old at the time.
I recommend this CD CD obviously because of "Lily" (which was put onto subsequent reissues of "Saxuality")--a must for anyone who collects Candy--but also because of how it flows. She might be tenative in this first venture, but one can sense an oncoming storm from the girl--and that's been proven out over the years both on media and in concert.

5 out of 5 stars A listening experience like no other.......2005-09-13

The first time I exeperienced Candy Dulfer's music was on the Batman Soundtrack back in 1989. The song was Partyman by Prince and at the time I found myself focusing more on the person playing the sax instead of Prince's singing. Little did I know it was a woman playing sax and boy could she play. I later found out that woman was Candy Dulfer and a few years later I picked up this album after hearing the incredible track Lily Was Here. This track alone is worth the price of the CD but the rest of the album is just as good. Candy Dulfer plays with such passion and sexuality that it stirs up emotions within you. Listening to her music is like being transported to another time and place. Candy Dulfer is a great musician who does not get the attention and respect that she deserves. I highly recommend this CD and her other titles as well.

4 out of 5 stars Did Dulfer's SEX limit her SAX appeal???.......2005-09-05

Dave Koz. David Sanborn. Grover Washington. David Benoit. Kenny G. All names that are recognizable in the world of smooth jazz. Yet, where is Dulfer???

This 1991 release, featuring the hit "Lily was Here," is comparable to anything released by the aforementioned gentlemen, with Dulfer showing her skills on scorchingly fast tunes to mid-tempo "saxual" seductive numbers to downright funky stuff.

Highlights include the title cut, "Jazzid," "Donja," "There Goes the Neighbourhood," "Mr. Lee," and "Home in Not a House."

But, why doesn't Dulfer get the "props" reserved for her masculine competition???

It's too bad that it appears the male-dominated ranks of saxophone players doesn't seem to have enough room for one deserving female!!!

5 out of 5 stars Fine pop jazz album.......2004-05-25

There are so many female sax players in the smooth jazz music industry these days.Candy is the sweetest player among them.Moreover her funkness is strong and pure enough to allure the listeners.Her musical core is the vivid HIP HOP VIBE which can be seen on the street.This album cuts out her best moments.
And her pop sensibility and her sweet & powerful funkness combine with good balance.This is her best album,I guess.Her groove oriented musical prowess is so infectious.Check this out.
Candy Rain
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Every Little Thing They Do
  • Slept on group
  • honest
  • 10 years old and still sounding good
  • THE BOY BAND!
Candy Rain
Soul for Real
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002OU3
Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

  1. Candy Rain
  2. Every Little Thing I Do
  3. All In My Mind
  4. If You Want It
  5. I Wanna Be Your Friend
  6. Ain't No Sunshine
  7. Spend The Night
  8. I Don't Know
  9. If Only You Knew
  10. Thinking Of You
  11. Piano Interlude

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Long Island's Soul for Real is in the tradition of bubblegum soul groups from the Jackson 5 through New Edition to Immature. The title track of Soul for Real's debut release, Candy Rain, broke through as a top-five pop hit and is symptomatic of an album full of bouncy, catchy melodies buoyed by sweet, skillful singing. Like the Jacksons, the four members of Soul for Real are actual brothers who also hand over the lead vocals to the youngest brother, in this case 14-year-old Jason Dalrymple. The Dalrymple brothers get an invaluable assist from producer-songwriter Heavy D, one of the most underrated talents of the hip-hop scene. Heavy D, who has a hand in every track on Candy Rain, fashions songs that are more innocent than his usual seduction fare but no less romantic or sumptuous. The puppy-love sentiments of "Every Little Thing I Do" and "I Wanna Be Your Friend" are delivered with such heartfelt sincerity and melodic ingenuity that anyone who remembers his or her first crush (no matter how long ago) should empathize. And Soul for Real display their gift for sophisticated harmonies with their Take 6-like a cappella version of Bill Withers's "Ain't No Sunshine." --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Every Little Thing They Do.......2006-12-21

Is mad hot and very well done. It was easy to see from the very first note that Soul For Real had the goods and delivered them. With finesse, class and style no bumping and grinding or suggestive lyrics were needed. Just a heartfelt longing and sincerity that they brought into each and every song. Obviously "Candy Rain" was where it all started for these 4 brothers and they let everyone know that Soul For Real had arrived and could get down with the best of them. It's amazing to have someone that young with the vocals that Jason delivers in this song. The next hot joint being "Every Little Thing I Do" which had a very dancable beat to it and featured a SFR member taking the lead vocal reins this time and doing it with a cool and confident swagger with another well done video. The guys showed folks that werent some one hit wonders out for a quick buck.

With other very noteworthy tracks like "All In My Mind" with a heavy beat that resonates throughout the track and superb vocals once again by the guys. "If You Want It" was another hit off the album as well featuring their sisters-Nicole & Desiree on background vocals and Heavy D providing the hot lyrics this album just kept right on rolling. "I Wanna Be Your Friend", Jason delivers heartfelt vocals letting that certain someone know what they mean to him and the guys providing stellar backing vocals as well, its another not to be slept on track. Most interesting track would be their cover of Bill Withers song "Ain't No Sunshine" but you wouldnt know this because its handled with class and integrity. "Spend the Night" is sung and done well by Andre its a slow burner and adds another element to the cd overall.

"I Don't Know" follows the previous song and again. Its one that you can't skip at all. It's the longest song on the cd but you dont feel that at all. Its just enjoyable to listen to and i do just that. "If Only You Knew" is a cover of the Patti Labelle and i know it bears repeating but Soul For Real handle this song with care and breathe something new into and the vocals well you just have to hear them especially Jason towards the end of the song. You'll know what i mean when you hear it. With "Thinking of You" closing out the song its simple and all but well done brings to a close a stellar CD that still gets mad play by me and a worthy purchase for anyone that didnt get "Candy Rain" for whatever reason.

*5 Star Material right here*

4 out of 5 stars Slept on group.......2006-01-31

I remeber back in the spring of 1995, Candy Rain was a huge hit for Soul IV Real. Going to the middle school dances and hearing this song would be the highlight of the night. The follow up song Every Little Thing I Do which sampled The Gap Band was another huge smash, but for some reason their parent label MCA seemed to focus more on Immature.Soul For Real had good production due to Heavy D and Kenny "G-Love" Greene manning the group behind the scenes.

3 out of 5 stars honest.......2005-09-15

what ever happened to this group? They had some good songs. Everyone loved candy rain.

5 out of 5 stars 10 years old and still sounding good.......2005-03-28

This album is 10 years old and to me, it STILL sounds good. I remember when I first heard "Candy Rain" on the radio. I was deeply drawn to it. For one thing, I liked the beat a lot, knowing was Tribe Called Quest's "Check The Rhime" beat. The lyrics were real sweet and I loved it. Then "Every Little Thing I Do" was released as their next single. I remembered how nice the video was, with the people on skates, skating around them as they sang. One of my favorite songs off of this album in addition to the two above is "I Don't Know." This song is soooooo pretty. This album will always be a classic to me.

5 out of 5 stars THE BOY BAND!.......2005-01-09

SOUL FOR REAL HAVE CONQUERED THE CHARTS WITH THEIR SMASH HITS "CANDY RAIN", "EVERY LITTLE THING I DO" AND MANY MORE. WITH THE HELP OF HEAVY D, THEY MADE REAL MUSIC.

MY TOP FAVORITES:
CANDY RAIN
EVERY LITTLE THING I DO
ALL IN MY MIND
IF YOU WANT IT
I WANNA BE YOUR FRIEND
I DON'T KNOW

IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE CHANCE TO HAVE THIS RECORD IN YOUR COLLECTION, GET IT SOON!
Candy Man
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Candy Man
    Christina Aguilera
    Manufacturer: Bmg Germany
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    Release Date: 2007-04-09

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    1. Candyman
    2. Hurt (Snowflake Mix)

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    candyman', the 3rd single from her #1 album 'back to basics', sees christina aguilera bringing the fabulous musical style of the andrew sisters into 2007 in a sexy, sassy style. The single also features the snowflake mix of the previous single 'hurt'.
    Alpacas Orgling
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • L.E.O. is P.P.P.
    • A must-buy for ELO fans
    • Beautiful tribute/cover/rip-off - Whatever!
    • HOLY CR*P! That's ANDY!!!
    • A refreshing listen!
    Alpacas Orgling
    L.E.O.
    Manufacturer: Cheap Lullaby Records
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000HRME6Y
    Release Date: 2006-10-17

    Tracks:

    1. Overture
    2. Goodbye Innocence
    3. Ya Had Me Goin'
    4. Distracted
    5. Make Me
    6. The Ol' College Try
    7. Nothin' Will Ever Change
    8. Don't Let It Go
    9. Private Line
    10. Sukaz Are Born Every Minute

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    If the three letters of this band's name look familiar, just rearrange the first two. That's right--Alpacas Orgling is an homage to the orchestral sweep of '70s hitmakers Electric Light Orchestra. What's so compelling about these ten songs is how they capture the spirit of that earlier music without coming off as retro or nostalgic, even while directly referencing Jeff Lynne's arrangement, production, and writing styles. (The lyric "I can hear the cellos singing" in "Distracted" is certainly a tip of the hat in that direction). LEO have impressive credentials: assembled by Boston-based Bleu, a.k.a. William James McAuley III, the members include Andy Sturmer of Jellyfish, Tony Goddess of Papas Fritas, and Mike Voila of the Candy Butchers, whose past works make them dovetail perfectly. Though all brand-new originals, the set sounds like a greatest-hits collection. (And buried at the end, unlisted, is a cover of ELO's "Don't Bring Me Down.") This is the soundtrack of one decade, updated and right at home in another--braiding the years together, making the world go 'round. --David Greenberger

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars L.E.O. is P.P.P........2007-07-29

    What is P.P.P.? Perfect Power Pop, of course. If you know what I meant, get it now!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars A must-buy for ELO fans.......2007-07-16

    I don't even own this CD yet but I can give this a 5-star rating just from hearing some of these songs on Pandora through my stereo system. "Goodbye Innocence" and "Distracted" should have Jeff Lynne fired up about putting ELO back together again, and he should get Bleu to collaborate! The very best albums are the ones that you look forward to playing again and again because of the way the music grabs you initially - the tunes mentioned above do that in just the same way ELO music did in the mid to late 70's. I'll definitely be getting the disc before it goes out of print - music this great tends to disappear after a while. I sure hope these guys do a second album.

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful tribute/cover/rip-off - Whatever!.......2007-06-24

    Love this album! Yes, it has all the Jeff Lynne touches and that's why I love it. My son would never listen to my old E.L.O. albums. He loves this album and now likes a few E.L.O. songs because they sound like this album - go figure. Loved the extra track after "Sukas" - nice touch. Fast forward and you'll find it.

    5 out of 5 stars HOLY CR*P! That's ANDY!!!.......2007-05-08

    This album is very good. Buy it, you'll dig it. It's like ELO/Wilburys/Harrison/Orbison and everything else that Lynne's ever touched. It's VERY good.

    The main reason I'm digging this record is because it has the return of Andy Sturmer from THE COOLEST band ever- JellyFish. JellyFish should've been absolutely huge, yet they weren't. Great songs. Great vocals. Great players. Apparently lame record company or artist management. Not to mention timing. Right when Jellyfish hit, Grunge reared it's ugly head. After two fantastic albums, Jellyfish fell apart. Then Andy vanished for years. He's only heard briefly on this album, but it's SO great to hear his voice again. I hope to GOD that he keeps recording.

    Seriously great power pop album.

    5 out of 5 stars A refreshing listen!.......2007-03-24

    Okay, I bought Bleu's "Redhead" directly from The Man Himself at a Toad the Wet Sprocket concert at the Myrtle Beach House of Blues several years back. I LOVED it. I enjoyed it so much, I remembered Bleu's opening act more than the actual Toad show. So I had been eagerly anticipating this project. I was not disappointed! The sounds are fresh, fun, and addictive listening. I only wish he would do his "secret" songs as a series of short blanks before the actual music rather than a 20 minute (or so) pause between the last song and the bonus. I generally love the last songs on his album, but don't often add them to my playlists as it just takes up too much time and always throws me off when I'm listening. The quality of the music is FANTASTIC, though. I ripped this album to my computer immediately after getting it, and probably listened to it 10 times in the first day. The kicker though, is that it's still the first album I add to my playlists for day-to-day listening. Now that's staying power!
    Candy Store
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Candy Store
    Candy Dulfer
    Manufacturer: Heads Up
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000QGEVXA
    Release Date: 2007-07-09

    Tracks:

    1. Candy
    2. L.A. Citylights
    3. Music = Love
    4. La Cabana
    5. 11:58
    6. Summertime
    7. Soulsax
    8. Smokin' Gun
    9. Back To Juan
    10. If I Ruled The World
    11. Everytime
    12. My Philosophy (Bonus Track)
    13. Bum Bum (Bonus Track)

    Album Description

    Dutch-born saxophonist Candy Dulfer has been mesmerizing audiences in every corner of the world with the combination punch of jaw-dropping performances, show-stopping musicianship and eye-popping sex appeal. Between her own million-selling jazz-funk albums, she's recorded and toured with Dave Stewart, Maceo Parker, Van Morrison, Beyonce, Pink Floyd, Aretha Franklin, Joey DeFrancessco. Candy Store is her massively funky, high-energy Heads Up debut and a surefire hit.

    Album Details

    2007 Album from the Popular Dutch Saxophonist.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars No one has given this album a review yet?.......2007-07-25

    I will try to not rattle off with superlatives, adjectives, & word-a-...tives when describing this release; but I must say this album is awesome. I'm not sure if it's because I didn't expect much due to the fact that there have been so many lackluster albums released this year, that I was growing tired of the smooth jazz genre. Well, I won't be so harsh because musicians do grow, and their growth may be in a different direction than where my preferences reside. With that being said, me and Candy have a thing going on *winks @ Candy*, because the things I wanted she was able to deliver. This is not an on again off again relationship where you skip tracks, no...you play the whole thing from begining to end and float. I'm a habitual floater by the way. Bravo Candy...Bravo *winks*
    Dreamgirls
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Very pleased! Superior to the movie
    • THE ORIGINAL DREAMGIRLS
    • GLORIOUS
    • Dreamgirls with added tracks from the orginal stage version
    • Dreamgirls
    Dreamgirls

    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000JJRWQC
    Release Date: 2006-11-21

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Very pleased! Superior to the movie.......2007-05-01

    I have to admit, this soundtrack is far superior to the movie's. The only reason why I am not giving this 5 stars is because the only person in the movie who outshines his original counterpart on THIS CD is Eddie Murphy. He outdoes Cleavant Derricks by far as the character "Jimmy Early." But everybody else in the original cast sings with so much more vigor, energy, emotion, etc. The movie cast sounds way too pop, way too produced, too soft. I did not grow up listening to this musical, seeing as how I saw the movie before buying the original soundtrack, but for the first time, I like the original better (except for Eddie Murphy. Eddie is AWESOME and WILD).

    Another reason why this doesn't quite get 5 stars is because this soundtrack is missing quite a few songs that were in the original play but not on here:

    "I'm Looking For Something" (in the movie)
    "Goin' Downtown" (which is in the movie)
    "Takin' The Long Way Home" (in the movie)
    "Party Party" (not in the movie nor the movie soundtrack. This is song where Lorrell begins her affair with Jimmy)
    "I Want you Baby" (in the movie)
    "Heavy" (in the movie)
    "Love Love Me Baby" (in the movie)
    "One More Picture Please" (not in the movie nor the movie soundtrack. Deena tells Curtis she wants to be come an actress. This particular subplot is portrayed in the film.)
    "Got to Be Good Times" (not in the movie nor the movie soundtrack. This is sung by "The Five Tuxedos" right before Jimmy Early goes onstage to do his performance of "I Meant You No Harm" and then "The Rap." "Got To Be Good Times" has been replaced with "Perfect World," which is sung by a Jackson 5 imitation group in the movie).

    So, if you want to experience this musical in it's entirety, you are probably going to have to find a bootleg recording or see it off-broadway or something. I know this soundtrack has an extra 3 songs that they didn't include before, but what about the leftover 9?

    Oh well, I'm sure in about a decade we'll be able to finally listen to the COMPLETE musical, but in the meantime, if you want to experience as much as you can, see the movie, then buy both soundtracks. The movie soundtrack has somethings written that were never in the original play.

    5 out of 5 stars THE ORIGINAL DREAMGIRLS.......2007-04-06

    WHAT CAN YOU SAY? ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL AND IRREPLACEABLE! IF YOU LIKE THEATER, YOU MUST HAVE THIS!

    5 out of 5 stars GLORIOUS.......2007-03-20

    IT IS GREAT TO HAVE IT REMIXED AND WITH SOME BONUS TRACKS AND KARAOKES AS WELL. WISH THE COULD DELIVER THE WHOLE SHOW IN TWO CDS OF THIS VERSION.

    5 out of 5 stars Dreamgirls with added tracks from the orginal stage version.......2007-02-27

    I was surprized and felt very lucky when I saw this special version. YOu get three bonus tracks in this package, and it brings back great memories. The broadway original cast is far superior to the movie cast. In this cd you get that whole 15 minutes during the I'm telling you sequence starting with Jimmy's riding in singing "Driving Down the Strip" all the way through the fight sequence of "it's all over" straight into "And I am Telling YOU". You also get the finale where Effie joins the Dreams to sing Dreamgirls, which was left off the original cast album. One thing that is a joy is to get to hear Lorretta Devine sing "Ain't No Party" which was cut from the movie( Lorrell has no solo in the movie). Unlike the concert version where you get the whole score and show, but other than Lilias White the whole show is miscast, the original cast is the best by far for knowing what the show should sound like. There is a bonus cd with click tracks for singing with certain numbers for the show and a bonus disco version of Jennifer Holiday singing "And I Am Telling You" which was tremedously popular.

    2 out of 5 stars Dreamgirls.......2007-02-19

    the key in which the songs were in was not posted in the description. The quality of the tracks were great except for he fact that there was not possibility of selecting a higher or lower key for the songs.
    Candy Apple Grey
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • My first from these guys...
    • Mixed feelings.
    • Punk Rock Heresy And A Masterpiece.
    • "She buys herself a seat and sits on the floor"
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    Candy Apple Grey
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    Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Ada
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    Tracks:

    1. Crystal
    2. Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely
    3. I Don't Know For Sure
    4. Sorry Somehow
    5. Too Far Down
    6. Hardly Getting Over It
    7. Dead Set On Destruction
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars My first from these guys..........2007-07-10

    ...and from the first blast, it was the best! I admit it was a little noisy hearing Crystal come through the stereo, but by the end, with the lead hook wrapping up the tune, I knew these guys were exceptional. It only got better. I worked back from here, with New Day Rising my second album from these guys; another must have. This is not just punk, this is song writing, performance, and production of the highest caliber from any genre. 10 Stars, from one of my all time favorite bands.

    4 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings........2007-05-01

    Why do I have mixed feelings about this record. Well, when I bought it in 1986 my girlfriend had just dumped me and it's Husker Du's first Warner release. Both were pretty traumatic. I had heard "Sorry Somehow" on the local college radio station and already had two prior Du records (tapes back then) and naturally went to the local Camelot to buy Candy Apple Grey. When I saw Warner Bros. on the box I was shocked. Anyway, I was pretty sure Husker Du was going to make me feel better and they did. There was a song for all my wildly varying moods. Everything from anger to bitterness to melancholy self pity. This is not Husker Du's best work but it is a very solid work that is a clear step in the evolution of Husker Du. I wish they had kicked out another one like this instead of slapping together the totally regrettable Warehouse Songs and Stories.

    5 out of 5 stars Punk Rock Heresy And A Masterpiece........2006-10-08

    Punk Rock Rule No. 1: To ensure credibility never sign to a major label.

    In1986 Husker Du did just that by signing with Warner Bros. and releasing `Candy Apple Grey'. For numerous reason this is the ultimate heresy for any punk rock fan or band. The most significant reason though would be the belief that a band had decided instead to pursue the `almighty buck' instead of their previous musical vision. In almost all cases the music is the first to suffer by the fact the music is toned down significantly in order to shift units.

    Husker Du had been signed to the seminal S.S.T. records, which is quite possibly one of the greatest independent record labels ever. While Husker Du were there they released `Zen Arcade' and `New Day Rising' which is still regarded by hard core fans to be their best and I have no argument with that because it's true. However I differ with most fans when it comes to `Candy Apple Grey'.

    `Candy Apple Grey' is a fine collection of fuzzy pop punk songs. While the album does not contain the same level of hardcore fuzz that previous albums had there is still plenty to ensure no commercial potential. What I feel is always overlooked is the fact that underneath all that fuzz on their original albums is great songs and that is what made them great. The difference is that `Candy' has some of Husker Du's finer crafted pop songs, which you can also hear a bit more clearly. If that makes me a punk rock heretic then so be it because I love this album and think it's criminally neglected. So while it lacks the credibility of previous albums it's still worthy of your attention.

    To those who are not familiar with Husker Du buy this album because I think it is an excellent introduction to the band. After that buy `Zen Arcade' & `New Day Rising' or just buy all three now because all three are worthy of a place in your collection. Grunge and the musical revolution of the 90s would not have happened without Husker Du.

    5 out of 5 stars "She buys herself a seat and sits on the floor".......2006-04-04

    This was Husker Du's first album with Warner Bros., having adopted a totally mainstream sound. I like their later SST material (New Day Rising, especially), and some of their earlier stuff ("In a Free Land," "Diane," "Gravity," "Amusement," "Chartered Trips," "Pink Turns to Blue," "Statues," etc.) but I find the final era of their career incredible! I consider Candy Apple Grey as well as Warehouse: Songs and Stories to be their most solid albums. Pretty much every track here is amazing, especially Grant Hart's songs. Whereas, I tend to prefer Bob Mould's music to Hart's on the early Husker albums, Hart really emerged as a excellent singer-songwriter on Flip Your Wig through Warehouse. Three of my all-time favorite Hart tracks are here. Bob Mould was getting rather introspective on this album, perhaps he was already looking ahead to his brilliant Workbook solo project.

    "Crystal" (Mould) 3:28: One more angry, noisy, pre-Flip Your Wig-style song before diving into the mainstream sound.
    "Don't Want to Know If You Are Lonely" (Hart) 3:29: Excellent single and one of Hart's best. Addictive track! I don't know about the line "I don't want to know if you are less than lonely," but it's such a great sound, who cares?
    "I Don't Know For Sure" (Mould) 2:27: My favorite Mould track on this album. Very catchy. Killer drumming by Hart.
    "Sorry Somehow" (Hart) 4:25: Another excellent Hart track. I love the organ sound and Mould guitar solo. Hart's vocals are great, too.
    "Too Far Down" (Mould) 4:37; "Hardly Getting Over It" (Mould) 6:02: Two slow, depressing tracks by Mould. A nice change-of-pace, but two in a row is a little much, especially considering how long they are. They tend to drag, but they are not bad songs by any stretch. I'm not sure what was going on in Mould's life when he was writing these, but he was certainly getting out some dark emotions: "I wish that I just could die or let someone else be happy by setting my own self free." "Hardly Getting Over It" is so depressing to be almost comical, especially when it gets to the line "Grandma, she got sick, she is going to die." I know it's not meant to be funny, but that line always cracks me up.

    "Dead Set on Destruction" (Hart) 2:59: The title would make one think this song is really hard and heavy, but it's just a straight-forward, light rock song about a guy trying to get to his girlfriend but all the means of transportation are grounded (I'm not sure if he really means he's "dead set on destruction," the sound of the song makes that line seem exaggerated). Not as stellar as Hart's other tracks here, but it's a nice little catchy number.
    "Eiffel Tower High" (Mould) 2:49: I don't know what this song is suppose to be about, but I really like the sound and you gotta love the line "She walked out to the lobby for a box of Junior Mints." I find myself singing along to the chorus "And I scream `Mary Eiffel Tower Hiiiiiigh!'" without having any idea what I'm singing.
    "No Promise Have I Made" (Hart) 3:39: Another Hart masterpiece! A beautiful ballad with piano. Love it!
    "All This I've Done For You" (Mould) 3:09: The album ends with a good, solid rocker. This is definitely an album to set to "Repeat All" without having to skip a track, unless the two middle tracks are too much of a downer.

    5 out of 5 stars Yo..Too..INtelligent.........2006-03-12

    for me.Bob Mould writes with Grant Hart about everything and Grant writEs songs that are so powerful."Dead Set on Destruction" and
    No Promise Have I made" rival Bob's songs in evry way.
    For the Love of You
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • for the love of you
    • The greatest sax player of all time,Candy Dulfer!!
    • Jazz
    • This girl jams...
    • An album that is more than what it appears to be ...
    For the Love of You
    Candy Dulfer
    Manufacturer: Encoded Music
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    Tracks:

    1. Saxy Intro
    2. Saxy Mood
    3. Gititon
    4. For The Love Of You
    5. Smooth
    6. Give Me Some More
    7. Once You Get Started
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars for the love of you.......2007-01-10

    beauiful cd the girl knows how to jam well worth the purchase. This is a play through which means that you don't have to skip through the the songs because every song is good.

    4 out of 5 stars The greatest sax player of all time,Candy Dulfer!!.......2006-06-21

    A long time ago...I went to manhattan to go buy a album from
    the Virgin Megastore in 42nd street.I finally found her music
    album,For the love of you,and I was so happy that I've gotten the last copy.However,the music really sounded good,but only nine of her song tracks were one my most favorites tracks:

    1.Saxy intro
    2.Saxy mood
    4.For the love of you
    5.Smooth
    6.Give me some more
    8.Bird-My favorite music track that I dedicated to a Metal Slug character,Tarma Roving!
    9.Wish you were here-Another song that I also dedicated to another Metal Slug character,Marco Rossi!
    11.Sunday cool
    12.Girls should stick together

    Three of the song tracks which are my least favorite:
    3.Glition
    7.Once you get started
    10.Alright

    This album,For The Love Of You,is a pretty good album
    and Candy Dulfer has some amazing skills for playing
    the saxaphone and she's also THE BEST ALTO-SAX MUSICIAN EVER!

    Peace!

    4 out of 5 stars Jazz.......2005-08-16

    This is a great highway driving CD. Candy puts a lot of energy into her music which can be heard right away

    5 out of 5 stars This girl jams..........2003-04-28

    I find it strange to be writing this review as my wife turned me on to Candy Dulfer. Usually I'm not a big fan of my wife's music (she likes Mariah Carey's type of bubblegum pop a bit too much for me) but over time this album and her Greatest Hits really grew on me. It really does jam and has some great bass lines to boot.

    As for her jazz 'purity' (whatever that is) I don't really know. All I know is it's some good music. A bit funky, a bit fun and she can really wail on the saxophone.

    Her Greatest Hits is also good and she pays tribute to Miles Davis and covers Average White Band's 'Pick Up The Pieces' to give you a sampling of what she plays. Good stuff.

    5 out of 5 stars An album that is more than what it appears to be ..........2003-04-18

    If one wants a hint about what this album is really about, take a look at the cover photo. You'll notice Ms. Dulfer looking happily in the direction of her right hand ... which has a ring on it. In the back of the included booklet, we discover what type of ring it actually is, who gave it to her & what he looks like. The dedication (in the "Thank You" section) next to it says it all:

    "Finally, to Thomas: It's all for the love of you!"

    And who is Thomas? Her husband. Essentially, this album is Candy Dulfer's way of saying "I love you" to him. Pretty cool, isn't it? I sense this is why "For The Love Of You" has that extra speical something to it. It does sound fabulous!! An insightful peek into the mind, and heart, of a great saxophonist.

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