Survivors

Survivors

Track Listings

1. It's Not as Easy as It Seems

2. I Wish I Was the Saddle of a Schoolgirl's Bike

3. Big Brother

4. Tomorrow or Yesterday

5. Koz

6. Six Foot Under

7. Inside Out

8. Wrong Side of Time

Tracks:

What's Your Name
That Smell
One More Time
I Know A Little
You Got That Right
I Never Dreamed
Honky Tonk Night Time Man
Ain't No Good Life
Georgia Peaches
Sweet Little Missy
You Got That Right (alternate version)
I Never Dreamed (alternate version)
Jacksonville Kid

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Lynyrd Skynyrd had already fulfilled a good deal of its promise on definitive Southern-rock albums such as Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd and the live One More From the Road when they stepped up their ambition a few more notches for this October 1977 release. Fueled by new member Steve Gaines, the Florida band produced its best album. Gaines, Gary Rossington, and Allen Collins interlocked on guitars as if they'd learned it all in the womb together, while singer Ronnie Van Zant came up with his most evocative lyrics yet. The shadow of death he detected on "That Smell" was closer than perhaps even he thought, however: three days after the record's appearance in stores, he was killed along with five others in a Mississippi crash of the group's tour plane. Street Survivors remains as a classic of American guitar rock. --Rickey Wright

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THE CLASSIC LYNYRD SKYNYRD'S FINAL ACT........2007-04-29

Lynyrd Skynyrd's Street Survivors was released on October 17, 1977. Three days later, on October 20, three members of the band (Ronnie Van Zandt, Steve Gaines, and Cassie Gaines) were killed in a plane crash in Mississippi while touring. Street Survivors is different, in a number of ways, from Skynyrd's earlier albums. Steve Gaines had taken up residence as third guitarist in the band's three guitar lineup. Also a vocalist and songwriter, Steve's contributions would be more than just instrumental. Another difference was the band's collective state of mind. Playing music in the rowdy beer joints of Jacksonville, Florida for just enough money to survive, was just a memory now. Lynyrd Skynyrd were southern rock legends by 1977, playing their special brand of that music on the world stage. The album's first two songs, What's Your Name and That Smell, reveal the band's mental state at the time. What's Your Name is a Lynyrd Skynyrd classic. A song about their rowdy life on the road, it has a familiar guitar riff and lead guitar solo that Skynyrd is famous for, and tells a story of drinking, fighting, and motel room sex (just another day at the office). That Smell kicks things up another notch. It's both a regret and a warning of how drug and alcohol abuse can destroy lives. With Van Zandt singing like he means it, The Honkettes providing impassioned backing vocals, and a fantastic triple attack lead guitar assault, this is one of Skynyrd's best songs ever. I Know A Little is another one of their best songs. It's high energy rock and roll boogie woogie with lightning fast guitar, a slide guitar, and a great Billy Powell piano solo. If this song doesn't get you moving, check for a pulse. You Got That Right is another Skynyrd classic about life on on the road with Lynyrd Skynyrd. This song features something new from the band, dual lead singers. Van Zandt and Gaines trade lines on the verses, and join in to sing harmony on the chourus.

I like to drink and dance all night,
If it comes to a fix I ain't afraid to fight,
You Got That Right, You Got That Right,
You Got That Right, You sure got that right!

That can't be anybody but Lynyrd Skynyrd! One More Time and I Never Dreamed are slower songs, more like ballads, and both have trademark Skynyrd guitar in them. Their cover of Merle Haggard's Honky Tonk Nite Time Man is high energy country complete with dobro and references to Merle, "Here's one for Bakersfield!" and "Sounds like Roy!"(Roy Nichols, Haggard's long time lead guitarist). The album closes with Steve Gaines singing the bluesy Ain't No Good Life. Great vocals, great guitar, and great Lynyrd Skynyrd. The first two bonus cuts, Georgia Peaches and Sweet Little Missy are good, but the last three, which are lesser versions of songs on the original album, are just curiosities. Street Survivors is a very good, energetic Lynyrd Skynyrd album, with great guitar work all over it. While not streetfighter raw and ready as their earlier albums, it's a rowdy testimonial to the life of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977. Sadly, soon after it was released, three of their best would leave our world forever.

An Excellent, Though Tragic, Final Album.......2007-02-11

But now it's common knowledge. A mere three days after the triumphant release of one of their greatest albums, STREET SURVIVORS, Lynyrd Skynyrd would be struck down at their peak by the hands of fate. That we would never again hear from Ronnie Van Zant is a true tragedy, but we can take some comfort in knowing that he went down doing what he loved, traveling and singing his song, and that the band left us with this excellent final masterpiece.

Much praise has been heaped on this album since long before I started reviewing, with undoubtedly more to come, but I have listened to this time and again over the years, and am willing to stand by all the accolades. STREET SURVIVORS is a great album, and in many ways could be called Skynyrd's masterpiece.

From the get-go, STREET SURVIVORS establishes itself as something of a 'fresh start' for Skynyrd. Gone is the road-weariness and exhaustion of GIMME BACK MY BULLETS; in its place is a renewed sense of vitality and creative energy. "What's Your Name" and "You Got That Right" are the most energetic southern boogies Skynyrd has cut since SECOND HELPING, while "That Smell" grabs the dark edginess of "Saturday Night Special." On the flip side, "I Never Dreamed" is one of Ronnie's most poignant and accomplished ballades, as is "One More Time," a revival of a forgotten early gem.

Of course, while Ronnie's songwriting is the anchor of Skynyrd's sound, it wouldn't come to life without the excellent musicians Van Zant surrounded himself with. At the forefront is Steve Gaines, the rookie whose slick guitar picking goes a long way in giving this album its strength and energy. Gaines also proves to be a solid songwriter, collaborating with Ronnie on some of the albums highlights, and even contributing a few of his own songs, not least of which is the excellent honkey-tonk-meets-blues number "Ain't No Good Life." Meanwhile, Rossington and Collins are clearly inspired by the new guy, as their solos here are as fresh and captivating as they've ever been. And, of course Billy Powell submits some outstanding saloon style piano, especially on "Honkey Tonk Night Time Man," while Artimus and Leon manage the task of keeping the beat.

Really, praise of this album at this point is superfluous. But in this case, I feel compelled to contribute my two cents anyway. This is an excellent album, no doubt one of Skynyrd's best. And if the original band had to go out, at least they managed to go out on top. Highly recommended.

From ascendant rise to fiery crash.......2007-01-12

It was tragic that just as Lynyrd Skynyrd was taking off as a group their propeller driven plane crashed in a southern swamp. Who knows how far the band would've gone or how popular they would've become? "Street Survivors" gives us a hint of how good they were and how good they could be.

Lynyrd Skynyrd + Steve Gaines = Aah, what could have been..........2007-01-12

This album is a bittersweet reminder of how much more the band had to offer with the contributions of new member Steve Gaines. "I Know A Little" and "You Got That Right" were a couple of the songs wrote/cowrote for Street Survivors by Gaines. He was the only member besides Ronnie to sing lead on a Skynyrd record ("Ain't No Good Life.")
The rerelease of this CD includes interesting alternate versions of "You Got That Right" and "I Never Dreamed."

Not as good as it's said to be.......2006-11-12

Before I get a lot of negative votes for not bowing to this album, let me say some days I like it but others I put it down. I believe it's slightly overrated because it was released days before the band's chartered plane fell into a Mississippi swamp. Morbidness should not blind people's opinions but I guess it does.

The new package is nice, especially to get original cover back, that was changed right after the plane crash. Also the liner notes are very interesting.

This is definitely a new Skynyrd, partly due to the label's pressures so the group would write short pop songs and also thanks to big Steve Gaines' influence. He is involved in much of the playing and songwriting (Read the credits and listen to the guitar solos and you'll know what I'm talking about). As great player as it was, his songwriting style was more country-flavoured than Skynyrd should have ever been - I know A Little comes to mind. There's some great solos in it and the intro is amazing but the song doesn't sound like Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Now with the rest of the songs:

-What's your name? As catchy as it is, I admit it's a guilty pleasure for me. Sadly that the line 'I'll come back here next year. I wanna see you again' became an epitaph, in view of what happened on 20th October 1977. A thing that's always caught my attention is how the horns that can be heard in the song aren't credited at all. Perhaps somebody should explain this.

-That smell. The best tune on the cd. Written by Collins and Van Zant, the lyrics deal with booze and substance abuse, something the band knew too much about. THe chorus are repeated way too many times yet the lyrics and guitar solos more than make up for it.

-One more time. Strange that they decided to rescue this track from the Muscle Shoals album recorded in 1971. The song itself ain't bad. You can tell by listening to Ronnie's voice that the song is not from 1977. Not that his voice was damaged or anything.

-I know a little. Written by Steve Gaines. Commented above, let me add I'll always like a song with Billy Powell performing on it.

-You got that right. One of the new style songs I most dig. Gotta love that false end after the final chorus.

-I never dreamed. A fine ballad though the lyrics are a bit male chauvinist. Not that I am a feminist either but get what I say.

-Honky tonk night-time man. A country blues song by Merle Haggard, greatly covered by Skynyrd.

-Ain't no good life. The other song only composed by Steve Gaines, a bluesy effort that is actually nice. I love the blues.

There are five bonus tracks on this reissue, none of which are particularly outstanding:

-Georgia Peaches will be known by those that like me, got the Legend album way back then. Feels a bit unfinished because it fades away as soon Billy's piano solo begins.

-Sweet Little Missy. To me, the best out-take. Also included on the Legend album, it's a nice song with great solos by Steve and Billy.

-You got that right. Easy to see why this wasn't included on the original album. It's somewhat lackluster compared to the album version.

-I never dreamed. Same as the other version but without drums.

-Jacksonville kid. Over the Honky tonk night time man arrangement, Ronnie sings an alternative (and autobiographical) lyric about his hometown, his troubles and the new musical trends, like disco, that he disliked. I have to agree with him.

Overall, not a throwaway but not the timeless classic is said to be either. If you're new to this great band (and I do mean the band that died in 1977, not the pathetic travesty that tours under the Skynyrd moniker today) get any of the earlier albums, especially Pronounced... and Second Helping.

3/5.

Soul Survivors : The Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips, 1973-1988

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Superb Collection Of Their Post-Motown Years
Where Peaceful Waters Flow
First-rate Song Selection

Soul Survivors : The Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips, 1973-1988
Gladys Knight & the Pips
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Superb Collection Of Their Post-Motown Years.......2004-01-30

Gladys Knight & The Pips have been one of the most durable groups of all-time. During their Motown/Soul years, they racked up lots of hits, but always seemed to be overshadowed by the likes of The Temptations and The Supremes.

However, this collection during their latter years is just as exceptional as their earlier material. While critics will view their time era (1973-1988) as an "uneven" or "scattered hits from several record labels", this song list should not be taken lightly. "Midnight Train To Georgia", "On And On", "I've Got To Use My Imagination", and "Save The Overtime For Me" are R & B classics.

The packaging is superb: exhaustive, enjoyable liner notes with a few pictures during the time period. They looked very happy in the pictures. This collection works for both the casual fan (who would only want the pop and R & B hits) and for the serious fan (who would have a hard time trying to find their albums on CD). Highly Recommended.

Where Peaceful Waters Flow.......2001-12-11

This song "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" always make me cry with tears of JOY. Gladys Knight is the Singer of singers. And this CD is the Best of Gladys & The Pips of course. I suggest if you're a fan This is THE CD to Buy.

First-rate Song Selection.......2000-01-13

This CD is only the best of the best from the latter half of Gladys & The Pips's career. As it was said when the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, they never let the sound of the times pass them by. Aside from the well-known big hits, casual fans might not be familiar with Van McCoy's disco-era Baby, Don't Change Your Mind. The tune is well-crafted and in a style you don't often hear from Gladys. I just wish they'd omitted Lovin' On Next To Nothing in favor of I Will Fight.

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a surprisingly great Graham Nash set
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Graham just being Graham -- and that's just right
A Wonderful Collection of GN Songs

Songs for Survivors
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With his fifth solo outing, Graham Nash ends a song cycle he kicked off with his 1971 solo debut, Songs for Beginners. Song for Survivors, finished just before his 60th birthday, finds the Hollies/CSNY vet making an uneasy peace with himself and his choices. Nash is still a tiger, but here he rails against growing old and docile and, worse, repeating himself. The brooding "Blizzard of Lies" conveys a churlish exasperation at finding himself on the same well-worn terrain he traveled years before. He returns to the theme again with the atmospheric "Chelsea Hotel," which carries the whiff of decay ("We will carry on / Searching for truth with perpetual youth that will fade and be gone in a blink of an eye / The world will be passing us by"). Salvation for Nash lies in love and enduring friendships, and he celebrates the former with three love songs for his wife and the latter with a paean to pals, "Nothing in the World." --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

Songs for Survivors is the first solo album in 15 years by Graham Nash. Nash is accompanied by a band of veteran West Coast musicians including Russ Kunkel (drums, percussion), Dan Dugmore (pedal steel, acoustic & electric guitars), and Victor Krauss (acoustic & electric bass). The recording experience, Graham explains, has been "one of the most rewarding of my life."

Having played on hundreds of recordings, performed in numerous countries and written over 200 songs including, "Our House", "Teach Your Children", "On a Carousel", "Wasted on the Way" and "Marrakesh Express", Graham is one of the most durable musical figures to have emerged from the 1960s. As one of the founding members of the Hollies, Graham achieved international success as part of the British Invasion in the 60's. Shortly after, he joined Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, who are now in their 30th year of recording and performing together. In May of 1997, Graham (along with Stephen Stills and David Crosby) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his remarkable career. Nash recently finished a 2002 nationwide tour with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and plans to headline a run of solo dates this fall.

Album Description

First solo album in 15 years is a collection of articulate, melodic songs infused with diverse strains of rock, folk and jazz. 10 tracks. 2002.

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a surprisingly great Graham Nash set.......2007-01-05

Graham Nash's fifth solo album, "Songs For Survivors", finds him still on top of his game in the new millenium. Although not released until July of 2002, the liner notes inform us that the entire album was recorded from October 2nd through October 13th of 2000. The liner notes also provide a neat bonus, informing us of what microphones were used on various instruments and vocals, as well as other equipment used.

Simply put, this is an excellent album, providing further proof that Nash is one of the all-time best at writing melodies, not to mention all his other incredible talents.

The opening track, "Dirty Little Secret", has become one of my favorite songs ever. It's a brilliantly-realized cautionary tale written by Nash and drummer Russell Kunkel. The first two verses are about the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921, and then the third brings us up to the '90s and beyond, pointing out that racism is hardly a thing of the past, and that it needs to be overcome in light of all the other overarching threats we face in our lives today. Nash delivers an empassioned, nuanced lead vocal, and the harmonies are also terrific. Plus there's an elastic acoustic bass line, great electric piano, and a spiritually soaring middle-eight. Simply put, a phenomenal recording.

And that's hardly the only great song here. "The Chelsea Hotel" is a sumptuous, beautifully sad, understated piece with superb vocal harmony added by David Crosby (musically, the song recalls "Marguerita" from the 1976 Crosby & Nash record "Whistling Down The Wire"). "Lost Another One" is a moving, brisk-tempoed pop-rocker where Nash reflects on a musician friend that he just learns has died. "Blizzard of Lies" and "Nothing In the World" (the latter of which curiously recalls the Beatles "Don't Let Me Down") each have that gentle Nash charm going for them, to excellent effect. There's an outstanding cover of Richard & Linda Thompson's "Pavanne", done up in a bone-chillingly stark arrangement. The 8+ minute "Liar's Nightmare" finds Nash doing sort of a Dylan/ Leonard Cohen hybrid--it really does hold your attention throughout, thanks to a captivating Jean Ritchie melody, crafty use of dynamics, and the somewhat baffling lyrics which keep you on the edge of your seat. The gentle and fairly-short album closing ballad "Come With Me" is touching, fitting finale to the album.

There are a couple of sugary adult contemporary ballads with "Where Love Lies Tonight" and especially the distressingly cliched, midtempo feel-good tune "I'll Be There For You", but dammit, Nash's incredible melodic skills are able to salvage even these and make them pleasant and even ear-catching.

Whether or not this is intended as a direct sequel to Nash's first album, 1971's "Songs For Beginners", "Songs For Survivors" turns out to be even more satisfying. To call "Songs For Survivors" a pleasant surprise is an understatement--this is clearly a must-have.

Graham Nash is back at his best.......2004-11-17

A classical Nash CD. His best LP/CD for thirty years !!

This CD proves how important Nash (his voice and his compositions) really is for CSN&Y. He's a superb songwriter and he dares to be melancholic and not sell his soul to trends. Some of the songs on this CD are excellent. "Chelsea Hotel", "Nothing in the world" and "Lost another one" are beautiful tunes, but there are no weak songs here.

Personally I prefer Nash in his more soft compositions and "Come with me" is a the perfect ending tune here.

And how is it possible for him to keep his voice in such a pefect shape at his age. His voice hasn't hardly changed since the early 70's ! WE're waiting for his next CD !!

Not the Graham Nash of Young.......2003-09-08

Unfortunately the impressive vocal range evident in his earlier years is missing on his latest work. He whispers most of his songs and he truly only sings on one track.

The song writing while not poor, also falls well short of the introspective quality of earlier work. If you are a fan of Graham from Songs for Beginners...pass on this one.

Graham just being Graham -- and that's just right.......2003-05-04

Altough a long time coming, Graham has finally placed a third masterpiece alongside "Songs for Beginners" and "Wild Tales".
Nash's "Earth and Sky" was nice enough, but, in its production saught too hard for monumental reaches. "Innocent Eyes" (with the exception of "Glass and Steel"), sadly, was nearly worthless and revealed little about the artist.

While "big production" and horrilbe pop synths sunk "Earth and Sky" and "Innocent Eyes", neither of these mistakes is duplicated here. The production of "Songs for Survivors" is just right. Delicate, yet powerful.

The instrumentation on this album is beautiful -- there is just so much for the listener to dig in and listen to. None of it is "in your face" --the listener just notices it slowly.

The lyrics, too, are supurb. "The Chelsea Hotel" are some of the best that Graham has ever written. A lot of wonderful allitteration! "Liars Nightmare" is Dylan-esque in its sweeping reach and approach. The song could have jumped off of "Time Out of Mind"!

"Nothing in the World", though, is the understated gem of this record. It's got that stomping writing technique that Graham learned from Neil Young. When the band kicks in on the third verse, it's just like classic Graham.

It's good for all of us that Graham doesn't try "too hard" on this album. It's relaxed, confident and a joy to hear.

Beautiful music by the "man in the mirror". It's obvious that, these days, when Mr. Nash looks in the mirror in the morning, he likes what he sees. We like what we see, too, Graham!

A Wonderful Collection of GN Songs.......2003-05-03

I loved this CD. Graham Nash has one of the most enduring and distinctive voices in all of pop music. Likewise his writing is always sharp, timely and insightful. "Lost Another One", written, I believe, after hearing of Jerry Garcia's passing, is quite powerful and stays with you. Unlike most of today's pop music which is pretentious, mean spirited and just plain awful, Nash and CSN have produced music that will withstand the test of time.

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check out current songs by the soul survivors
vinny loves soul

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check out current songs by the soul survivors.......2006-01-09

This is some good old school stuff. But check out the new cd by the soul survivors available on cd baby and Itunes. I just saw these guys in AC live with the drifters and Kenny Vance and the Planotones., What a treat and a pleasant surprise.

vinny loves soul.......2003-05-03

expressway is one of the best songs of the 60's and the rest ofrecord is great like the the rascals. if you like them you will love the three lead singers and the drummer come back and make a new record and tour soul sovivours vinny f.

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I still miss em
Survivors of the Street
Not as good as many of these reviews suggest
You Never Get To The Bottom Here
Skynyrd's roots really shine here

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I still miss em.......2004-10-24

The best album of the best band of all time.
The harmony that Steve Gaines and Ronnie Van Zant
put together in You Got that Right is spine tingling.
I saw the band in 1976 with Yes, Peter Frampton, Gary
Wright, and 70,00 screaming people. I went mostly to
see Peter Frampton but came out loving Lynyrd Skynyrd.
One only wonders what could have been since they were
just entering the prime of their music careers.

Survivors of the Street.......2004-08-27

Just after this album is prepared Ronnie Van Zant dies in a plane crash with 3 other band members. What's Your Name? is the first mediocre track. That Smell is one of the best songs of this last masterpiece album of the Skynyrd. After the accident clashing with the issuing of this album the band was torn apart. I Know a Little is a fast one, listen to it. There is a Merle Haggard cover Honky Tonk Night Time Man [Bakersfield Country].

Not as good as many of these reviews suggest.......2004-04-03

Wow - slightly overrated album here. Due to the overly glowing reviews I felt compelled to write one myself. Firt off, while it is a very strong skynyrd album, it does not deserve 5 stars. How about 4? I listened to Nuthin' Fancy and that is a decidedly better album with better songs and a superior sound quality. I like Skynyrd better when they had Ed King instead of Steve Gaines. Don't get me wrong, Gaines is a fantastic player but Nuthin' Fancy is a better "band" album and Gaines tries too hard to purposely outplay Rossington and Collins. But that is understandable considering he literally joined the band off of the street (back-up singer's brother), and he undoubtably was the best guitarist in the group. I believe most talented people probably would have done the same, given the opportunity. He also sings lead on songs and that takes away from the value of having a Van Zant and it seems slightly egotistical on Gaines' part. One may argue that he was expected to showcase his talents, as well as the other members. That's fine but remember, there is a difference between showcase and showboat. First and foremost, Lynyrd Skynyrd was a cohesive band, and secondly, a band that showcased it's members talents. That being said, I must admit his vocal in the song You Got That Right is right on - a true Virgo perfectionist.

However, when things are too perfect in music, it sounds too technical (guitar playing too) and somewhat lacks feeling, that's just my opinion. But again, you must cut some slack here, it was his very appearance with the band on a studio album. It was literally his oppurtunity of his lifetime, he would be the first one to tell you that. But, you can't really take away a guy's effort who obviously was just trying his best. I just think it negatively effected the band and most likely gave the other mates a feeling that this new guy was trying to steal the whole show. You can literally hear it in the music. Maybe they liked it or encouraged it, but I doubt it. These are just personal observations and not really why I'm giving it 4 stars.

The bottom line is that this is a four star album because a couple of songs are noticeably forgettable and plain: I never Dreamed and Ain't No Good Life, although the latter is where Gaines "shows off" his high range vocals, again trying to out-do his band mates. Not really a true critisizm since most everybody else would have done the same thing possessing the enormous talents he held. But it just feels like it lessens the value of having a complete band unity and harmony as well as agreement in feeling/musicianship which, by the way, oozes out of Nuthin' Fancy.

Still a very strong album and I recommend it. Strongest tracks are One More Time, You Got That Right, That Smell, and I Know A Little. Pick it up along with Nuthin' Fancy.

You Never Get To The Bottom Here.......2002-09-09

The heading on this review says it best. The album's centerpiece is the anti-addiction song "That Smell", but other great ones abound here. "What's Your Name" and "You Got That Right" show that Ronnie Van Zant had regained his rock & roll spirit thanks to the addition of guitarist Steve Gaines on ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD, whereas "One More Time" and "I Know A Little" are classic deceit-and-betrayal stories and "I Never Dreamed" speaks of the importance of real relationships with people. The surviving members' advocacies of sanctions against Indonesia in retaliation for that country's trumped-up 2005 drug-smuggling conviction of a young Australian tourist, capital punishment for kidnappers, increased funding for law enforcement, and major federal crackdowns on polygamy, schools and programs afilliated with Scientology (e.g. Mace-Kingsley Ranch), and privately-run "boot camps" for troubled youth make STREET SURVIVORS or any Skynyrd CD/cassette an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.

Skynyrd's roots really shine here.......2002-04-27

The primary change to the Skynyrd lineup on this album is the addition of guitarist Steve "Roy" Gaines, taking the spot left by Ed King after Nuthin' Fancy. Gaine's playing shows a lot of country swing influences, he was a real picker. His playing adds a fine gloss to Skynyrd's sound when combined with Rossington's smokey blues/rock and slide and Allen Collin's blues laced arena rock energy. When you put these three guys together you're in trouble if you're expecting anything other than full blown southern fried music. Steve Gaines sings Ain't no Good Life. His vocals aren't on par with Ronnie Van Zant's, which makes this the weakest track, if there is one. But it's inclusion shows the guys really enjoyed having Gaines in the band. That Smell is the track that sounds most like earlier Skynyrd, and it was the big hit of this record, along with What's Your Name, which has a great understated rhythm guitar feel. I Know a Little (about love) is a high point; a fast, happy, danceable, country swing flavored song that showcases the guitar playing talent in this lineup. If there's a single place to throw in a tastefull guitar lick, they do it and they never miss. And check out Honky Tonk Night Time Man too. This album is so filled with southern influence that you expect sweet mollasses to start running from your speakers; country blues, swing, Dobro, slide, barrelhouse piano, you name it. For the aspiring guitar player wanting to learn about southern style pickin' and songwriting this is a high water mark. Then just TRY and track down all the guys Gaines, Rossington, Collins, Van Zant and the rest listened to.

Heroes & Survivors: The Aura Records Anthology

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Heroes & Survivors: The Aura Records Anthology
Allan Clarke
Manufacturer: Castle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00025OHS4
Release Date: 2004-06-21

Tracks:

Born To Run
If I Were The Priest
I Wasn't Born Yesterday
Hope
New Blood
I'm Betting My Life On You
Man Who Manufactures Daydreams
No Prisoner Taken (Light Brigade)
(I Will Be Your) Shadow In The Street
Light Of My Smiles
Who's Goin' Out The Back Door?
Off The Records
Slipstream
Only Ones
Walls
Brandenburg Plaza
Survivors
Driving The Doomsday Car
Baby Blue
Sanctuary
Imaginations Child
Legendary Heroes
If You Walked Away

Album Description

Anthology release for Hollies co-founder Allan Clarke. Contains the albums recorded for the Aura label-'I Wasn't Born Yesterday' (1978) and 'The Only One' (1980), along with their respective B-sides and additional tracks including the cover of 'Born To Run', released at the same time as Bruce Springsteen's version. Castle. 2004.

Album Details

2004 Collection of Rare Solo Recordings from the Hollies Lead Singer. Includes Bonus Tracks Including a Cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run".

Little Jimmy King & the Memphis Soul Survivors

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Good for woman leavin blues

Little Jimmy King & the Memphis Soul Survivors
Little Jimmy King & the Memphis Soul Survivors
Manufacturer: Bullseye Blues
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music

Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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Something Inside of Me
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Burnin' Up
That's What I Am

ASIN: B00000048R
Release Date: 1991-09-26

Tracks:

King's Crosstown Shuffle
Same Lovin'
Born Again
Wild Woman
Every Night
Another Blues Stringer
Sex Machine
Lovin' Someone Else
Another Man's Cologne
Doin' My Own Thing
My Muscadine Wine

Customer Reviews:

Good for woman leavin blues.......2001-10-05

Great guitar riffs, I found this album easy to listen to and great for on the road cruisin music.

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Serial Survivors
Unshakable Race
Manufacturer: Covenant
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Third World Order
Outta Touch
Follow the Star
Serial Survivor
Can't Handle That
Soulmate
Message Comin'
Bringers of the Dawn
Tender Loving Care
Peaceful Nation
Black and White

Survivors of the Holocaust: Liberation 1945-1995

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Survivors of the Holocaust: Liberation 1945-1995
Meir Finkelstein
Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000015N3
Release Date: 1997-04-15

Tracks:

Main Theme - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Passover - Meir Finkelstein
Train To Nowhere - Meir Finkelstein
No Despair - Meir Finkelstein
Where Shall I Go? - Meir Finkelstein
Everyday Life - Meir Finkelstein
Adagio - Meir Finkelstein
Hatikva - Meir Finkelstein
End Credits - Meir Finkelstein
My Yiddishe Momme - Meir Finkelstein
Day of Liberation - Meir Finkelstein
Final Joy - Meir Finkelstein
Memories - Meir Finkelstein
Awake & Sing - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
May the Words - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Sephardic Melody - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Faith That Never Dies - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Every Day I Will Bless the Lord - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Liberation - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Power in the Universe - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi
Nation Reborn - Meir Finkelstein, Robert Gomez, Alberto Mizrahi

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Street Survivors
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Metal Blade
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music

Product Description

Track listing: 1. Down to the Wire - Little Caesar 2. The Devil in You - Black Cherry 3. Love Injection - Bang Tango 4. Let It Ride - NRG 5. Never Run - Fire 6. Walk in the Woods - Tomorrow's Child 7. Too Late - Sphinx in Cairo 8. Come On - Rain on Fire 9. You Belong to Me - Lunatic Fringe 10. Believe It or Not - Triangle

Customer Reviews:

Track listing.......2005-06-28

1. Down to the Wire - Little Caesar
2. The Devil in You - Black Cherry
3. Love Injection - Bang Tango
4. Let It Ride - HRG
5. Never Run - Fire
6. Walk in the Woods - Tomorrow's Child
7. Too Late - Sphinx in Cairo
8. Come On - Rain on Fire
9. You Belong to Me - Lunatic Fringe
10. Believe It ot Not - Triangle

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