Pulse [Soundtrack]

Pulse [Soundtrack]

Track Listings

1. Talk About Love

2. Inspiration

3. Don't Wanna Lose You

4. Waiting

5. Star

6. Crazy

7. Lady

8. Heartbeat

9. Just for a Moment

10. Believe in Me

11. After Midnight

12. Without You

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2002 debut album for UK based melodic hard rock act featuring guitarist Vince O'Regan (Bob Catley, Kip Winger, Ten) & lead vocalist Simon Abbots. Guests include Paul Hodson (Bob Catley, Ten, Hard Rain) & Lee Small (Native Cain, Lost Souls) with production by Mark Stuart (Dante Fox, Hard Rain). Frontiers Records.

Tracks:

Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Astronomy Domine
What Do You Want From Me
Learning To Fly
Keep Talking
Coming Back To Life
Hey You
A Great Day For Freedom
Sorrow
High Hopes
Another Brick In The Wall (Part Two)

Tracks:

Speak To Me
Breathe
On The Run
Time
The Great Gig In The Sky
Money
Us And Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse
Wish You Were Here
Comfortably Numb
Run Like Hell

Amazon.com

A two-CD live collection from a band left splintered by the departure of bassist-songwriter Roger Waters, Pulse is perhaps best noted for the blinking red light that was set in its spine upon initial release. It contains the remaining band (with guest musicians) performing the entire Dark Side of the Moon album, the novelty of which wears off soon after the crowd noise interrupts any potential intimacy. The crowd also sings along for several songs, which makes this either a great audio-video document or a misguided attempt at replicating the live experience. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Excellent CD.......2007-07-05

This is an excellent CD for all who love live music and specially Pink Floyd, it comes with a 2 CD set and the art in the CD is awesome

Four stars for me.......2007-07-04

Finally I decided to bought this cd. First to say I had listened it a time ago and didn't care about it. So I decided to give a second chance. (Ten years after!!!) I must to say I love it!!!!!!!!.

Possibly the best live recording ever!!!.......2007-06-10

I went to this tour in NJ & NY when they came around. This captures the dynamics and excitement of those shows superbly! Excellent sound & production. Quite possibly one of the best live CD recordings ever. I highly recommend this CD to any current (or future) Pink Floyd fan.

An Excellent Document Of Live Pink Floyd.......2007-05-23

This 1995 live set simply kicks Delicate Sound Of Thunder's butt in documenting live Pink Floyd. The songs performed here try to stay true to their studio originals. As with the previous live set, this one also has a video version. It was recorded in October 1994 at Earls Court in London in support of the Division Bell album. There is also a complete live performance of Pink Floyd's best-seller The Dark Side Of The Moon which is the highlight of the whole set. The songs from the classic 1973 release stay to original form. Another highlight is Comfortably Numb in which David Gilmour probably does his best guitar work ever. The band members here feel more united than ever before doing their best work without having to contend with Roger Waters. The feud with Waters during their late-1980's tour probably marred their live performance as documented on Delicate Sound Of Thunder. Not here. This is pure, unadulterated live Pink Floyd.

Outstanding!.......2007-05-20

A MUST HAVE for any true Floyd phan's collection. Includes songs not on the also incredible DVD. You'll love it!

Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?

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I'm an addict
Absolutely a must own!
So much more than just "poppy"!
Well worth the money.
An easy sell

Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?
Metric
Manufacturer: Everloving
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C236V
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

IOU
Hustle Rose
Succexy
Combat Baby
Calculation Theme
Wet Blanket
On A Slow Night
The List
Dead Disco
Love Is A Place

Customer Reviews:

I'm an addict.......2007-03-29

I hate both Canadians and indie rock, but Metric rules! Don't ask me to explain, 'cause I don't get it myself.

Absolutely a must own!.......2006-12-28

I have to say, this album is just an awesome album all together, I got this album, and listened to it for almost 6 straight hours on a road trip and it quickly became one of my favorites.

She has a very unique flow to her beats, some are slow and mellow, with lyrics that are complicated yet you completely relate, and others are a little faster that you just gotta move too, it's a broad range of style and lyrics and I highly reccomend it to anyone who likes Poe, Garbage, Bjork or even the first Goldfrapp album, just luscious vocals and beats that keep you wanting more..

I give this album a high 5 in rating (scale 1-5)..

It's worth every penny..

So much more than just "poppy"!.......2006-09-15

I was first turned onto Metric a few years ago with the hauntingly beautiful "Hustle Rose". I was immediately hooked, and every song on the cd moved up into the top ten most played songs on my iTunes. I am disappointed to read so many reviews calling this cd "catchy", "dance-able", or "fun". While it is all of those things (for sure), it is so much more. The socio-political undertones found in "I.O.U." and "Succexy" are excellent, if you care to look. If not, you will enjoy this album regardless. While I definitely prefer Old World Underground to Metric's newest album, Live it Out, the best album is their first, entitled Grow Up and Blow Away. The progression of rock is seen in the release of these albums. Due to what I think were contractual disagreements, Grow Up and Blow Away was never widely released, but if you can get your hands on a copy, it's worth any price really. While Live it Out is their hardest music to date, and Old World Underground is pretty balanced between rock/chill, Grow Up and Blow Away is a complete relaxation cd. If you can't get enough of Emily Haines voice (believe me, it is exactly the same live - no doctoring for the albums - crystal clear and perfect), check out her solo album recorded some years ago, entitled Cut In Half and Also Double (a little difficult to find also, but worth the money - very coffee shop/folksy) or her new cd coming out on September 26 (it promises mainly chill music - centered around a piano and the ethereal voice of one Ms. Emily Haines). Hope you end up loving Metric and Emily Haines as much as I do!

Well worth the money........2006-08-30

I accidentally stumbled across Metric. I saw the video for "Monster Hospital" (from their other CD "Live It Out"), and was hooked immediately. From Old World Underground, Succexy, Combat Baby, The List, and Dead Disco became instant favorites of mine. I sometimes have trouble getting the songs out of my head. The songs are catchy and left me wanting more. This CD has made the cut and is one of the CDs I keep on my desk.
I think Emily Haines is a talented singer and I love to hear her voice. I also find what she has done on some songs to be lyrically innovative and interesting. Anyone can sing the words, but what Emily Haines brings to the table is original, interesting, and just plain fun to listen to.
There are three other people in the band as well. I think they all do a great job. The music may seem a bit simple to some, but that doesn't take away from the final product in any way. It's the emotion and energy that really counts, and Metric delivers.

An easy sell.......2006-03-25

I bought the Old World Underground and Live it out CD's after I listening to a couple of songs on the local public radio, however I was somewhat disappointed as most of the songs sounds pretty much the same, not very inovative and quite not deserving the title of being an indie band - mainstream enough as some of the songs could easily pass as being from No Doubt. If Metric had come out on the mid 90's for sure their songs would be populating the radio charts back then.
Said that, they do produce some fun music and have an amazing beat. You probably will enjoy if you do not have very high expectations

Average customer rating:

I love this cd
Great 90s CD
pulse; it made me want to dance again !
Back In Time
Motivational Dance Cd enabled me to lose 30 lbs!!!!

Pulse
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
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Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap!
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Show Me Love - Robin S
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Customer Reviews:

I love this cd.......2007-02-11

When I put this cd on, not even the flu can keep me out of clubs. This is a great dance cd and it brings back lots of memories.

Great 90s CD.......2006-07-17

I played this CD while cleaning and ended up doing more dancing than tidying. It's awesome.

pulse; it made me want to dance again !.......2006-03-19

great CD. plz dont be confused/fooled and buy the one CD edition for $18.00 but get the 2 cd eddition for $22.00 its worth it and very energetic. it brought so many memorys and made me dance infront of my sterio for hours. pulse is a great 2CD album.

Back In Time.......2004-10-21

Listening to this CD was like a trip back in time. I was pleased to find that this album came complete with just about every song I liked to listen to back in the days on the way home from school. I've always enjoyed 80's music and this is the perfect compilation for anyone that wants an assortment of good songs on one CD.

Motivational Dance Cd enabled me to lose 30 lbs!!!!.......2004-02-13

I was a couch potatoe with no drive when I bought this cd awhile back. Since implementing this cd into my life, I have lost a good 30 lbs and still losing! It has motivated me from cleaning up the house to working out. When you have motivation, you keep moving, therefore you burn calories. I believe music changes the way you feel. If you want a great pick me up, I highly recommend Pulse.

Average customer rating:

Great songs on this CD with a lot of different artists...
Ultimate White Christmas??
Searched Over 20 Years For This!
Finally - A White Christmas Soundtrack
This Recording Is All we Have sadly

The Ultimate White Christmas
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pulse
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ASIN: B000A14ORE
Release Date: 2005-09-05

Tracks:

White Christmas - Rosemary Clooney, Mellowmen
Snow - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, ,
Sisters - Betty Clooney, Rosemary Clooney
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep - Bing Crosby, Skylarks
Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army - Rosemary Clooney, Mellowmen
Best Things Happen While You're Dancing - Danny Kaye, Skylarks
Mandy - Rosemary Clooney, Mellowmen
Love, You Didn't Do Right by Me
Suzy Snowflake - Rosemary Clooney
Choreography - Danny Kaye
Winter Wonderland - Rosemary Clooney
Blue Skies - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye
C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S - Rosemary Clooney
What Can You Do with a General? - Bing Crosby
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep - Rosemary Clooney, Mellowmen
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Sisters
Love, You Didn't Do Right by Me - Rosemary Clooney
Mandy - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye
Snow - Rosemary Clooney, Mellowmen
White Christmas - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, ,

Album Description

Together on disc for the first time, the stars of the movie White Christmas including Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye & Rosemary Clooney, with all the great Irving Berlin songs from the film. Contains the original soundtrack album plus Clooney's own White Christmas LP. Songs include 'Count Your Blessings', 'Blue Skies', 'Sisters' and the perennial 'White Christmas'. 22 total tracks. Castle Pulse. 2005.

Album Details

Together on Disc for the First Time: The Stars of the Movie "White Christmas", Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, with all the Great Irving Berlin Songs from the Film. Includes the Original Soundtrack Album (With Peggy Lee Voicing Clooney's Role for Contractual Reasons), plus Clooney's Own "White Christmas" LP - plus Bonus Clooney Christmas Tracks. Songs Include "Count Your Blessing", "Blue Skies", "Sisters" (The Original Version of the Beverly Sisters' Hit) And, of Course, the Perennial "White Christmas".

Customer Reviews:

Great songs on this CD with a lot of different artists..........2007-02-11

This CD is growing on me by the minute! The classic voices of Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby are not to be missed. Mix that with the fun tunes from the movie "White Christmas" and the wonderful voices of Danny Kaye, Peggy Lee, the Mellowmen, and others... and you've got a treasure.

Warning: This is NOT the original movie soundtrack. I don't really think the origninal movie sountrack exists because I have searched pretty extensively. However, all the songs that were in the movie are included (some twice by two different artists, e.g. "Sisters"), most are just not the MOVIE VERSION of the song. Also, there are songs included that are not even in the movie (e.g. "Susie Snowflake", "Winter Wonderland.") All in all this is an excellent CD and well worth the price for the 22 songs.

Ultimate White Christmas??.......2007-01-11

Well I was a bit disappointed with this CD, it does not have many of the original recordings from the movie and the recordings that they do have sometimes lacks one of the artists that sang it originally, for example Rosemary Clooney is absent from the "Snow" number, which I found disappointing. Despite this if you like White Christmas the movie this is still a must have, just don't expect it to meet all your expectations.

Searched Over 20 Years For This!.......2007-01-10

I have searched over 20 years for the orginial soundtrack to White Christmas. While this is not exact to the movie, it is close enough for me, and brings so many happy memories of my mom, who passed away one Christmas when I was young. All I need to stir a warm thought is Bing's "Count Your Blessings". It is the last song my mom sang the night before she died and I just get the chills. ANY fan of this movie, this soundtrack is a MUST for you! Highly recommended!

Finally - A White Christmas Soundtrack.......2007-01-10

This was a difficult disc to find at local stores. Lovely soundtrack - just like the movie. Amazon did the job.

This Recording Is All we Have sadly.......2007-01-08

Each december 1st I wish and hope and pray that the original 1954 soundtrack to this holiday classic would make it's cd debut, but it never does dammit!. I bought this cd and have to say that it's very good, and is the nearest thing we have to a movie soundtrack of this Irving Berlin jewel. I love this cd and have played it many times, even after the holidays are over. We can only hope that a ligit recording comes out someday, but untill then, this is a fun disc. Mike

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Great
A Nice Complication of Donovan's Early Work
donovan doesn't colour by numbers

Catch the Wind
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ASIN: B0000AM786
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

Colours [Original Single Version]
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Candy Man
Jersey Thursday
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War Drags On
Do You Hear Me Now
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Album Description

2003 compilation for the UK's finest 60s folk singer-songwriter. Highlights include 'Catch The Wind' (Original & Single Version With Strings), 'Colours' (Original Single Version), 'The Universal Soldier', & 'Turquoise'. Castle Pulse.

Customer Reviews:

Great.......2007-05-13

I have to confess that I've always loved the old Donovan songs and his suggestive slightly imperfect voice.
If you are like me it is the best CD you can by in the world.

A Nice Complication of Donovan's Early Work.......2006-07-18

This is a folk type record with Donovan accompanying himself on guitar and harmonica. Though many people of the day were heralding Donovan as the British Dylan, his music is really quite different. True he does play the harmonica, but Donovan has a melodic voice that Dylan, and most anyone else for that matter, could ever equal. "Josie" is one of my all time favorite Donovan songs. I heard him sing it when I was sixteen at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, California and was really blown away.

Of course, "Catch the Wind" Donovan's first huge single is everybody's favorite (if it's not it should be) and as a bonus the single version is included on this disc as well as the LP version. But one should not overlook "Colours" when listening to Don's early work. It's one of my favorite songs. "The War Drags On," is an anti Vietnam war song and I wish I was alive back in the day to see how people reacted to it. "Candy Man" is simply outstanding. I've heard Bob Dylan's version on the bootleg "Great White Wonder," and believe me, Dylan may have turned out to be the Poet of a Generation, but Donovan beats him hands down when it comes to performing and interpreting traditional songs. Just something about his Scottish voice I guess.

donovan doesn't colour by numbers .......2006-01-02

i've read in donovan's book "hurdy gurdy man" that he was one of the first singer/songwriters too mix politics with rock or folk
and suceeded jut like bob dylan did with his first 3 or 4 albums
anyway donovan is a talent that goes vasely un-noticed due to the sucession of bob dylan..who wrote excellent lyrics in his sleep.....
donovan also wrote excellent lyrics and beautiful melodies and this album shows where donovan could make abstract songs packed with a punch like "sunny goodge street" and his classic recording "universal solider" this album also features my favorites "the war drags on" "do you hear me now"

a man who had his heart right in the centre of what was going on in the world..a messiah who stands along side bob dylan as a truly great poetic genius

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glaring omission
Jezebel: The Best of Frankie Laine
Review of Jezebel: The best of Frankie Laine
Frankie Laine An American Classic

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Tracks Include: Rawhide, Riders in the Sky, Jezebel, High Noon, Your Cheatin' Heart, Call of the Wild, Blazing Saddles, That's My Desire & More.

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glaring omission.......2007-02-08

Nice collection, but conspiciously missing
is his signature song: That Lucky Old Sun.

And, on this CD at least one of his best
known songs: Moonlight Gambler is a poor
ad-libbed rendition that does no justice
to the original recording on Columbia.

Jezebel: The Best of Frankie Laine.......2005-09-10

It is a very good album containing a number of Mr. Laine's greatest hits and some lesser known.

Review of Jezebel: The best of Frankie Laine.......2004-03-11

This is an awesome recording. I have owned this old LP for many years. If you have ever heard the song Rawhide, you know Frankie Laine. I would highly recommend this music in any format you can find !

Frankie Laine An American Classic.......2003-08-07

This is a wonderful cd excellent selection

Dungeons & Dragons - Official Roleplaying Soundtrack

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Another Dungeon Master's opinion
The coolest Gaming and Riding
A GameMaster's Review
Midnight Syndicate Critique
Only a gamer can make a class act sound track.

Dungeons & Dragons - Official Roleplaying Soundtrack
Midnight Syndicate
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Prelude
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Album Description

MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE brings you the first-ever officially licensed soundtrack to the roleplaying classic that started it all.

Ancient underground temples, dark knights, mysterious labyrinths, sorcerors, forgotten tombs, enchanted forests, and creatures await you on this new release containing over an hour of orchestral music from the masters of gothic/horror soundscape. It's the ultimate musical accompaniment to the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS roleplaying game, and promises to take listeners on an epic adventure through the darkest corners of their imagination.

Working closely with the game designers at Wizards of the Coast, this CD is a simple yet dynamic way for gamers to take their adventuring sessions to the next level.

Customer Reviews:

Another Dungeon Master's opinion.......2005-05-17

This disc really delivers! Not only is it great background for gaming sessions but the music definitely stands on it's own as cool listening/driving music. Dynamic pieces, a lot of instrumental variety, and just enough sound effects to enhance the mood.

As far as it's application to a game situation - I have to say this is the best fantasy RPG soundtrack I've ever heard (that seems to be the general consensus from the other DMs I've talked to on the convention circuit). The other soundtrack attempts before this one really pale in comparison in my opinion.

When I have the time, I like to go through all of my soundtracks and piece together a custom soundtracks for my games. This disc mixed with some Conan and any of the LOTR scores makes for a powerful combo.

More than often I don't have the time to devote to that. I'm pleased to say that in every session where I've JUST played this disc in the background, it's worked very well. A bit on the dark side but for a dungeon crawl I can think of no better music.

The coolest Gaming and Riding.......2005-01-21

I went to Amazon looking for more afordable book than the ones I had just bougth at Hastings and suddenly, I met a CD by the name of Dungeons and Dragons. I was not a Midnight Syndicate fan before mind you, but after hearing this CD in converted and now I am looking forward to gettineg other CDs by them. The tracks in it are great 2/3 of them are not gloomy or rather mysterious. But this makes sence when you are "descending into the depths" or looking in a secret chamber. I love the"Prelude" because it sets the mood of a Fantasy like wolrd, the harp is really cool too. I loved "Craft of the Wizard" and the one also after that. It is like a march and then there is some catapults hurling stones. I also like the sword sound effects. They sound metally but hey most swords are thin (except Claymores):> But the Best song of them all would have to be "City of Sails" It is great, It sounds like Final Fantasy VIII a little but its great. The great thing about this music is that you can picture the action thats going on. I pictured myself riding a horse to victory. It is also great listening to it while in the car, especially in the morning because it wakes you up and puts you in a "triumphant" mood. Also I wrote some poetry while listening to "Ruins of Bone Hill" and when i read it aloud with the music it gave it a great effect.

So all in all This is One of the few great buys that i have loved right off the bat.
I hope you enjoy it as well.

A GameMaster's Review.......2004-10-12

I agree in great part with the review by Ryan Marshall. I'll note that I have not listened to any other Midnight Syndicate works before this one, but I am making an effort to be objective.
My favorite tracks are the two `bonus' tracks, Ruins of Bone Hill and City of Sails.

The quality of this music (if you don't mind that it's synthesized and can appreciate this sort of thing) is a 4/5, which is a fairly high rating from me.

But as far as this music can be applied to roleplaying is a 2/5 at best...

Here's the problems:

1) The music all seems to have the dark/eerie flavor that seems to be the staple of Midnight Syndicate. This severely limits the themes, moods, and instrument sets that were used. The only exception is City of Sails. While this does not detract from the quality of the music itself, it would still be nice to have more variety in a collection that is supposedly `official roleplaying music'.

2) I rarely found that the intended setting for each track actually suited the music, but the sound effects that were included made it unusable for anything else.
For example, Beasts of the Borderland seemed to me to be a great track for an army on the march, until I started hearing strange `beast' noises that seemed out of place.

3) Speaking of out of place sound effects, I found that many of the sound effects were ambiguous, unfulfilling, or outright mood-spoiling.
For example, in both Skirmish and Final Confrontation, you hear the `clash of swords' at certain times. However, these `swords' sound like pieces of tin slapping against one another with minimal force rather than actual swords. Who uses tin swords? Besides, not all `skirmishes' in roleplaying actually involve swords...

Side Note: Many portions of the melodies were familiar and some outright recognizable as being nearly identical to some of those used in older console RPGs. Perhaps it was from such games that they drew their inspiration. It would have to be a very big coincidence otherwise.

If you are a roleplayer and/or enjoy background music and aren't penny pinching or if you are a Midnight Syndicate fan, then you will probably want to buy this anyway. But I would not recommend this collection to anyone else.

Midnight Syndicate Critique.......2004-09-22

I would give this product a 4 1/2 if I could. I will be honest, Its not the most spectacular album in the world, but it does fit its purpose exactly. From the core of your game until its over...You will enjoy this product completely! Th attitude and ambience it creates for RPG gamers (particularly D&D) just what the Master ordered. It fits extremely well into any game, as well as car or relaxation music. Overall: great product!

Only a gamer can make a class act sound track........2004-08-17

Midnight syndicate does it again with their sound track for the D&D game. The music is thoughful, playful, and powerful. Perfect for any campaign or a drive in the car.
Once again it is a great feeling seeing another home grown product from the Midnight Syndicate. After all they started as gamers and have not forgotten their roots.

See them in person at their booth every Dragon Con in Atlanta Georgia.

Best:

David

Stranger on the Shore: The Best of Acker Bilk

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Terrible.
Elegant lyricism
Garden Party
Stranger on the Shores ---CD
Stranger on the Shore

Stranger on the Shore: The Best of Acker Bilk
Acker Bilk
Manufacturer: Castle Pulse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000854S
Release Date: 1998-02-05

Tracks:

Stranger on the Shore
Windmills of Your Mind
Cavatina
Magnificent Mog
If
Bilitis
Amazing Grace
For the Good Times
Lazy Serenade
Shepherd's Song
When I Need You
Pescadores
Aria
As Time Goes By
Love Letters
Pachelbel's Canon in D Major
Skylark
Autumn Leaves
Love Said Goodbye [From "The Godfather, Pt. 2"]
First of Spring
Colours of My Life
Clair
She's Leaving Home

Album Details

Tracks Include: Stranger in the Shore, the Windmills of Your Mind, Amazing Grace, for the Good Times, Love Letters, When I Need You, Autumn Leaves, the First of Spring and More.

Customer Reviews:

Terrible........2007-02-25

Acker Bilk is great but this is a terrible CD and should not reflect upon him. These are reworked cuts that were probably never meant to see the light of day. The best thing about this CD was the case it came in which I can use again because the CD will go missing!

Elegant lyricism .......2006-12-30

For all those who really love the pleasant and unmistakable tunes of the sixties, the emblematic figure and warm charisma of Mr. Acker Bilk will stand for many years.

In this album he displays captivating lyricism and fascinating mood. Ideal for those special moments.

Garden Party.......2006-04-04

Although the songs are done well, "Stranger on the Shore" is not the song that was the number one song of the year in 1963. It reminds me of Rick[y] Nelson's performance at Madison Square Garden; it was not the same! Stranger on the Shore has been made "new and improved [?]" and does not have the Leon Young Corale nor the distictive ending. Ending,what ending! This is not the song that was my closing theme song as a disc jockey.

Stranger on the Shores ---CD.......2005-08-15

Perfect music for any occasion. I play it at my garage sales and the visitors remark how good it is and ask me how they might buy a copy for themselves.

Stranger on the Shore.......2004-07-12

This is a masterpiece. Actually, Stranger on the Shore was always considered "our song" by my ex-husband and myself. Unfortunately, we are now divorced, but the song brings back so many wonderful memories and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it played.

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Top in class Reggae
GOOD COLLECTION OF REGGAE MUSIC
Steel Pulse Smash hits.
Rally Round The Steel Pulse Band With Irie Reggae Music
A Great Compilation from an Underrated Band

Smash Hits
Steel Pulse
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HBN
Release Date: 1993-01-19

Tracks:

Ravers
Roller Skates
Chant A Psalm
Steppin' Out
Your House
Not King James Version
Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)
Dub Murcus Say (Rally Dub)
Earth Crisis
Blues Dance Raid
Save Black Music
Bodyguard
Leggo Beast
Babylon The Bandit
Tightrope
Roller Skates (Dub)

Customer Reviews:

Top in class Reggae.......2007-03-05

Quality reggae music that is easy to groove with..reggae comes in many shades, colors and texures..this is my favorite sound.

GOOD COLLECTION OF REGGAE MUSIC.......2007-02-17

this dc is great i play it almost everyday. you will not regret buying it it worth the money

Steel Pulse Smash hits. .......2007-01-06

Quality of sound was very good, tracks were all good or excellent. I would definately recommend this as product to buy and or sell. I was extremely excited to find that even though I had bought the product used it was more than I could have expected and my apprieciation for the album was enjoyed immensely.

Rally Round The Steel Pulse Band With Irie Reggae Music.......2006-03-02

This cd is great!

Even thou it is missing songs like Hansworth Revolution, Wild Goose Chase, Prediction, Prodigal Son, and Klu Klux Klan, the cd makes it worth having with songs like the awesome: Rally Round, Rally Round Instrumental, the funky, Blues Dance Raid, the mellow, Your House, and the classic, Roller Skates, will make you want to keep playing this cd over and over!

This English Band can throw down when it comes to playing Reggae. Talent just lives in this band. From Rootsy music to Rub-A-Dub Music, this band can jam. Steel Pulse can delivery a message through their music that will leave you spellbound and wanting more.

Yeah Mon! I Love this Cd. A "Make You Wanna Dance" cd that also gives you a long lasting irie vibe! Ya kno'

Add this one to your reggae collection! You won't regret it.

Steel Pulse is currently on tour and I suggest that anyone that has not seen them in concert, go and check these brothers out. They ALWAYS put on a great show!!!

One Love

A Great Compilation from an Underrated Band.......2005-11-29

I don't think any reggae act ever got closer to sounding as Wailer as Steel Pulse did. Many songs sound so Bob that it is not even funny. This complilation tends to focus on more of the dance-hall stuff they did. Quite often these "Best Of" albums are poorly put together with questionable choices and painful omissions, but this one is solid. Good stuff if you want to get a good overview of what Steel Pulse is about.

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King of the borcht belt yiddush parody makers of popular songs
Fair CD

Borscht Riders in the Sky
Mickey Katz
Manufacturer: Pulse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F8NKHC
Release Date: 2006-06-05

Tracks:

Schleppin' My Baby Back Home (Walkin' My Baby Back Home)
Patcha-Me (Botch-A-Me)
Feet Up Pat Him On The Pipick (Ft. Up Pat Him On The Popo)
Borscht Riders In The Sky (Ghost Riders In The Sky)
Gahakta, Mambo
You Belong To Me
Mona Liza
She Walks Past His Window Everyday
Scheherazde (With Bertha Katz)
She'll Be Coming Round The Katzkills (She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain)
Come On -A My House
A Schmo Is A Schmo (A Guy Is A Guy)
Yiddish Mule Train (Mule Train)
Sound Off
The Wedding Samba (With Jack Hillard)
Turkish Lullaby (With Annette Warren)
Geshray Of De Vida Kotchke (Cry Of The Wild Goose)
The Baby The Bubbe & You
(Put Another Nickel In) Music, Music, Music
There's A Hole In The Iron Curtain (With Mel Blanc)

Album Description

Budget priced collection by the enormously popular Jewish entertainer of the '50s. As a former member of Spike Jones' City Slickers, Katz achieved great success with parodies of hit songs of the day. Features appearances from Mel Blanc, Annette Warren and Jack Hilliard. Katz is now best known as actor/entertainer Joel Grey's father and actress Jennifer Grey's grandfather! Castle Pulse. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

King of the borcht belt yiddush parody makers of popular songs .......2007-07-18

Totally unique slice of borcht belt history. Hysterically funny and exremely clever song parodies...Makes the yuppie generation want to brush up on the yiddush words and phrases they never quite "got"

Fair CD.......2007-07-08

Sound quality is not too good and the CD does not contain many of his original songs from the old LPs.

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