White Sisters [Original recording remastered] [Import]

White Sisters [Original recording remastered] [Import]

White Sisters [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Don't Say That You're Mine
2. Straight From The Heart
3. Love Don't Make It Right
4. Breakin' All The Blues
5. Whips
6. Can't Say No
7. Promises
8. Walk Away
9. One More Night
10. Just For You

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Finally released on CD, this is a true melodic rock classic. Originally released in 1983 and produced by Angel/Guiffria keyboardist and all around AOR icon Gregg Guiffria, this masterpiece has been digitally remastered especially for this release. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

White Sisters,White Sister,Zoom Club,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock
André Rieu - La vie est belle (Life is Beautiful)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Romantic
  • andre rieu
  • Andre Rieu
  • Music is beautiful
André Rieu - La vie est belle (Life is Beautiful)

Manufacturer: Sin-Drome Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Romantic Moments
  2. At The Movies
  3. Tuscany
  4. Fiesta
  5. Dreaming

ASIN: B00005NNOW
Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

  1. La Vie Est Belle
  2. You Are My Hearts Desire
  3. Juliska From Budapest
  4. Danube Love
  5. Ole Guapa
  6. Kalinka
  7. Ramona
  8. Heia In The Mountains
  9. Stenka Rasin
  10. I Want To Dream Of You, My Darling
  11. Lara's Theme
  12. Snowwhite
  13. Amazing Grace
  14. Poliushko Polka
  15. Glenn Miller Melody
  16. The Andre Sisters
  17. Bolero

Amazon.com

The Viennese waltz is never far from violinist Andre Rieu's heart, but you won't find a single work from Johann Strauss on Life Is Beautiful. This time around, Rieu is globetrotting for his hummable, danceable melodies--to solid results. "Ole Guapa" is a tango featuring accordion; "Kalinka" is a familiar Russian tune; and "Amazing Grace," "Snow White," and Rieu's "Glenn Miller Melody" are tried-and-true American. Throughout, Rieu and his orchestra perform these works with plenty of style and polish; it's easy to see why he's such a hit with public-television audiences. His shortened version of Bolero may not be the sexiest available, but it is fun. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Romantic.......2003-09-10

Andre Rieu captures the romantic's heart once again in this, what is for the most part, a passionate album.

I feel the best tracks on this album are the russian-themed ones, like the title track (which I listen to on REPEAT when I am looking through my russian countryside or Romanov family album books). I feel that this and "Lara's Theme" (Maurice Jarre's love theme from the film DR. ZHIVAGO (a wonderful book and DVD)! conveys the passion for homeland which I strongly feel beats strongest in the hearts of all russians, more than than any other people). These compositions are so beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes if one surrenders oneself to them.

5 out of 5 stars andre rieu.......2002-09-04

all i can say about andre,s music is i have over 15 cd,s and love ever one and rate them 5 stars.

4 out of 5 stars Andre Rieu.......2001-09-28

I am a big fan of Andre Rieu but didnot enjoy this as much as several of his earlier recordings. It didn't have quite the zip as "Andre Rieu Live" or "The Holland I Love".

5 out of 5 stars Music is beautiful.......2001-09-11

As soon as I saw Ravel's Bolero performed by Andre Rieu on PBS I wanted to have a copy of this beautiful album.. classical music that makes you get up and dance..
Sisters of the Dream
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Joy!
  • Soft, Rich and Enlightening
  • A soft, rich and spiritual album
  • Developmental
Sisters of the Dream
Lisa Thiel , and Ani Williams
Manufacturer: White Wing Visions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
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  2. Song for My Ancestors
  3. Journey to the Goddess
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  5. Mother of Compassion

ASIN: B00004W1NF
Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

  1. Mothers of All Ages
  2. Secret Canyon
  3. Flowering Earth
  4. She
  5. Child Of The Wind
  6. Star Maiden
  7. Giveaway Song
  8. Rainbow Woman
  9. Blue Heron
  10. In Peace And Beauty
  11. Wolf Chant
  12. Earth Mother
  13. Mother Of All-That-Is-Alive
  14. Golden Flower
  15. Dream Maker
  16. Mother of All Things

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Joy!.......2001-12-23

This album fills me with Joy and the Spirit of Nature, Love and Peace. The voices and music of Lisa and Ani are wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Soft, Rich and Enlightening.......2001-04-25

I'll never forget the first time I heard this album. I had just bought it, and slipped it in my car stereo. I was driving through the city in the rain. It was so beautiful, it was like I had been suddenly transported into a rain forest. Behind the voices there were soft flutes and gentle sounds of nature and rain. Lisa Thiel has a silky, soothing voice and sings spiritual songs oriented toward the Goddess. On this album, she teams up with Ani Williams who has a lighter, crisper voice. And together, they make an album that has almost a Native American feel to it.

Some of the songs here are included on other Lisa Thiel albums like "Rainbow Woman" and "The Giveaway Song". But these are slightly different versions, and there are PLENTY of new songs. The album has a long running time. And you come away from it feeling as though you've just visited somewhere very sacred. I consider this gentle album to be one of the highlights of my collection.

5 out of 5 stars A soft, rich and spiritual album.......2001-04-25

I'll never forget the first night I heard this album. I had just bought it and slipped it into my car stereo, and I was driving through the city in the rain. It was so beautiful, it was like I'd been transported to a rain forest. Lisa Thiel has a silky, soothing voice and sings spiritual songs focused on the Goddess. In this album, she teams up with Ani Williams who has a lighter, crisper voice, and together, they make an album with an almost Native American feel to it. There are soft, haunting flutes, sounds of nature and gentle rain, and of course - beautiful, soothing, enlightening songs.

Some of them are also contained on Lisa's other albums, like the song "Rainbow Woman" and the "Giveaway Song". But the versions here are slightly different. And there are PLENTY of originals. It has a very long playing time. And the whole album is a soothing, moving experience that makes you feel like you've visited some place very sacred. I consider this gentle album to be one of the highlights of my collection.

1 out of 5 stars Developmental.......2000-11-12

This early work of Lisa Thiel only hints at the wonderful songs she's written and sung since. Not the best of investments of either your time or your money. Try Lady of the Lake or Journey to the Goddess instead.
Black & White
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Digital Restoration ?????
Black & White
The Pointer Sisters
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000008JHY
Release Date: 1995-05-23

Tracks:

  1. Sweet Lover Man
  2. Someday We'll Be Together
  3. Take My Heart, Take My Soul
  4. Slowhand
  5. We're Gonna Make It
  6. What A Surprise
  7. Got To Find Love
  8. Fall In Love Again
  9. Should I Do It

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Digital Restoration ?????.......2006-12-27

This 1995 reissue of a classic Pointer Sisters CD is a perfect example of how not to remaster music. It sounds flat and empty. My advice is to pick up a vinyl copy instead, until someone at BMG gets their act together and remasters all the Pointer's Planet material at today's standards. It can't be that hard - just listen to some of the Hip-O-Select reissues of even earlier Pointer material - fantasic full rich sound, that you'd think was recorded today using the best facilities. This CD is a major disappointment.
Little White Lies & 23 More!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • SONG LIST
Little White Lies & 23 More!
Dick Haymes
Manufacturer: Beautiful Music Company
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FO05R4

Product Description

He sang with Harry james, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and many other big band greats. Now in one giant collection, hear the most beautiful songs he ever recorded. Song List You'll Never Know It Can't Be Wrong Man'selle It Might As Well Be Spring Here In My Heart It's Magic Room Full Of Roses Sunday, Monday Or Always What'll I Do Little White Lies AND MANY MORE!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars SONG LIST.......2007-03-14


1. SUNDAY, MONDAY OR ALWAYS W/ VICTOR YOUNG
2. LITTLE WHITE LIES - W/ GORDON JENKING
3. THE NIGHT IS YOUNG AND YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL
4. IT'S MAGIC W/ GORDON JENKINS
5. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU W/VICTOR YOUNG
6. I'LL NEVER SMILE AGAIN W/ KEN DARBY SINGERS
7. LET THE REST OF THE WORLD GO BY
8. TILL WE MEET AGAIN W/ HELEN FORREST
9. LOVE LETTERS W/ VICTOR YOUNG
10. ROOM FULL OF ROSES
11. MAM'SELLE W/ GORDON JENKING
12. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING W/ VICTOR YOUNG
13. IN CAN'T BE WRONG W/ THE SONG SPINNERS
14. A LITTLE BIT INDEPENDENT W/ 4 HITS AND A MISS
15. EASY TO LOVE
16. HOW ARE THINGS IN GLOCCA MORRA W/ GORDON JENKINS
17. OH! WHAT IT SEEMED TO BE W/ HELEN FORREST
18. IF YOU WE'RE THE ONLY GIRL IN THE WORLD W/ THE SONG SPINNERS
19. YOU'LL NEVER KNOW W/ THE SONG SPINNERS
20. WHAT'LL I DO W/ GORDON JENKING
21. HERE IN MY HEART W/ THE ANDREWS SISTERS
22. YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO W/ JERRY GRAY
23. SAY IT ISN'T SO W/ CARMEN CAVALLARO
24. O' MAN RIVER W/ GORDON JENKINS


La Vie Est Belle (Life Is Beautiful)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Life is Beautiful thru music
La Vie Est Belle (Life Is Beautiful)

Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  2. The Homecoming
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ASIN: B00004XQK9
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

  1. La Vie Est Belle
  2. You Are My Hearts Delight
  3. Juliska From Budapest
  4. Danube Love (Waves Of The Danube/Love Live Forever)
  5. Ole Guapa
  6. Kalinka
  7. Ramona
  8. Heia In The Mountains
  9. Stenka Rasin
  10. I Want To Dream Of You, My Darling
  11. Lara's Theme
  12. Snowwhite (Heigh-Ho/Someday My Prince Will Come)
  13. Amazing Grace
  14. Poliushko Polie
  15. Glenn Miller Melody (St. Louis Blues/American Patrol
  16. The Andre Sisters (Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy/South American Way/Bei Mir Bist Du Schon/In The Mood/Rum And Coca Cola/Tico Tico/Say Si Si)
  17. Bolero

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Life is Beautiful thru music.......2006-12-29

This music is wonderful - well done and so enjoyable over and over again. The music flows thru you as you listen and lets your mind float away in dreamland.
White Sisters
Average customer rating: Not rated
    White Sisters
    White Sister
    Manufacturer: Heavy Metal
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
    Hard RockHard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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    1. Fashion by Passion

    ASIN: B00006C2ON
    Release Date: 2006-03-28

    Tracks:

    1. Don't Say That You're Mine
    2. Straight from the Heart
    3. Love Don't Make It Right
    4. Breakin' All the Rules
    5. Whips
    6. Can't Say No
    7. Promises
    8. Walk Away
    9. One More Night
    10. Just for You
    Red White & Rock 1 WQED Pittsburgh and Rhino Entertainment
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Red White & Rock 1 WQED Pittsburgh and Rhino Entertainment
      Chuck Berry , Bill Parsons , The Coasters , Fats Domino , The Everly Brothers , Buddy Holly , Carl Perkins , Johnny Horton , The Champs , and Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano
      Manufacturer: Rhino
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      Rhino RecordsRhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B000EZQS8E

      Product Description

      Red White & Rock 1// 1. Back In The U.S.A. - Chuck Berry 2. The All American Boy - Bill Parsons 3. Yakety Yak - The Coasters 4. I'm Walkin' - Fats Domino 5. Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers 6. Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly 7. Dixie Fried - Carl Perkins 8. The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton 9. Tequila - The Champs 10. Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano 11. Lollipop - The Chordettes 12. Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods 13. Just A Dream - Jimmy Clanton & His Rockets 14. Splish Splash - Bobby Darin 15. Shout-Parts 1&2 - The Isley Brothers 16. Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison 17. Hey! Baby - Bruce Channel 18. Moon River - Jerry Butler 19. Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin 20. Where The Boys Are - Connie Francis 21. I Love How You Love Me - The Paris Sisters 22. Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
      White Sisters
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Typical Eighties Music
      • White Sister's got talent! Another 80's band that rocks!
      • The Best From This Era!!!!!!! (And Others)
      • After Years of Searching, Could it Finally Be Here...
      White Sisters
      White Sister
      Manufacturer: Zoom Club
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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      1. Rock Ain't Dead

      ASIN: B00004WGYZ
      Release Date: 2002-03-09

      Tracks:

      1. Don't Say That You're Mine
      2. Straight from the Heart
      3. Love Don't Make It Right
      4. Breakin' All the Rules
      5. Whips
      6. Can't Say No
      7. Promises
      8. Walk Away
      9. One More Night
      10. Just for You

      Album Description

      Finally released on CD, this is a true melodic rock classic. Originally released in 1983 and produced by Angel/Guiffria keyboardist and all around AOR icon Gregg Guiffria, this masterpiece has been digitally remastered especially for this release. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

      Album Details

      Finally released on CD, this is a true melodic rock classic. Originally released in 1983 & produced by Angel/Giuffria keyboard player & all round AOR icon, Gregg Giuffria, this masterpiece has been digitally remastered especially for this release!

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Typical Eighties Music.......2005-07-31

      I am a big fan of eighties music so I am trying to build up a collection of music I never heard. I took a chance with this one. My opinion of them is they are much like Loverboy and Dokken, but big on the synthesyzers. Their lyrics are a bit weak, but their voices and melodic qualities pull it together. I can remember watching movies from the eighties where kids would be together and this kind of music would be playing. In that way, it did take me back. This is a good contribution to any collection. I just had my hopes up that I would like it as much as I do my Black N Blue cd and I did not. I'm sure I will still be listening to it though. I almost gave it three stars but feel that really wouldn't be fair. Once I listen to it a few more times it will probably live up to a four with me. Anyone big on synthesyzers and angelic voices would really enjoy this. The only way I can describe it is while listening to it with my eyes closed, Loverboy, Dokken and even Warrant came to mind. They have two different singers on alternating songs. They are both very good. If you're going for something different, this is it!

      5 out of 5 stars White Sister's got talent! Another 80's band that rocks!.......2005-03-02

      Righ from the opening track you know what your in for.A fun ride down the fast and wild road of 80's music.Great rhythm and guitar solos,it's here,great 80's sounding keyboards,got it!
      White Sister is a very impressive 80's AOR/melodic hair metal band.
      1.Don't say that your mine(10/10)The guitar intro on this song will have you rockin the house down.Vocals sound great and it wouldn't be complete without the keyboards!Excellent song this is!
      2.Straight from the Heart(9/10)This track has great rhythm guitar use.Totally mindblowingly fun song.I always have fun playin bass and rockin to this track.The chorus is a great sing a long.
      3.Love Don't make it Right(9/10)The guitarist really shows off some more great rhythm talent here.Awesome song.This one always gets play for me on a hot summer night!Another killer chorus line with this one.
      4.Breakin All the Rules(9/10)Great song.This is what real music and the 80's is all about, havin some great fun!Real rockin track!More great guitar work and keyboards are impressive.
      5.Whips(8/10)Filler song,but sounds great.Better than today's music by all standards!
      6.Can't Say No(10/10)intro starts slow then explodes into total fury.A metal song that sounds great!Another contagious chorus on this one.I love it!
      7.Promises(10/10)Excellent song.A real standout.The guitar work and distortion level used is breathtaking,bass,drums,keyboards and vocals sound suberb.A shinning song for this very underrated band.
      8.Walk Away(9/10)Dazzling song.Thses guys can't do no wrong.Very talented.
      9.One More Night(8/10)Solid.Guitar work and vocals.Love it!The keyboard riff in the distant backround sounds great.
      10.Just for You(9/10)Slower song of this album.Done with good style.Excellent tune.Really enjoyed it!Another great keyboard riff in this one with more guitarwork.
      I must say that this is a must own for any 80's or metal fan.It's a crime not to own this!It's an excellent album.It reminds everyone what real music is and will be again very soon!
      Enjoy!

      5 out of 5 stars The Best From This Era!!!!!!! (And Others).......2001-03-01

      These guys know how to deliver the catchiest hottest heavy pop ever written. Every song on this cd is PERFECT!! Unfortunatly this cd was about 3 or 4 years AHEAD of its time. I would go as far as to say that if these guys had released this album in 85 or 86 they would be as much a household name as any other heavy pop band you CAN name (I hate to name names becouse no one I would name is worthy of being a guitar tech for these guys). If you want to hear a very intelligent version of 80's pop metal run don't walk to your mail box to get this after you order it.

      5 out of 5 stars After Years of Searching, Could it Finally Be Here..........2000-11-28

      When I was a kid I loved the show SWAT, some years later they brought the show back in repeats and much to my dismay, the show was terrible! I began to realize that sometimes memories are better than the real thing, happily, that is not always true. The CD release of White Sister's first album shows how good a band they were and how good their music was. It is heavy and crisp, a bit over-produced, but still very solid and inventive. I dare any first time listener not to hear their influence on other bands that came along later. The two vocalists and sharp harmonies still sound great after 15+ years. If you like 80's hair/heavy rock, tight melodies/harmonies, great musicianship and reliving your youth; then this is the CD for you! There be no need for a SWAT team here!
      Southern Songbook
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Southern Songbook
        Jacky Jack White , and Carter Sisters
        Manufacturer: Silverwolf
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00006640R
        Release Date: 2002-05-07
        Southern Songbook
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • This isn't the White Stripes, It's "JACKY" Jack White
        • Totally unique, original..ain't that great !!
        Southern Songbook
        Jack White , and Carter Sisters
        Manufacturer: Silverwolf
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00006JMAL
        Release Date: 2002-11-05

        Tracks:

        1. Old Son
        2. Caney Ridge
        3. If I Didn't Love You
        4. Mary's Heart, Martha's Hand
        5. White Picket Fence
        6. For Today
        7. DOn't Rize Above Your Razin'
        8. Miss Meridian
        9. Whistle Down The Wind
        10. Picture Of Jesus
        11. On That Cloud Up Ahead
        12. Southern Heart

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars This isn't the White Stripes, It's "JACKY" Jack White.......2004-06-07

        Although it shouldn't stop anyone from checking out the album, it should be noted that the singer-songwriter behind this record is NOT the same Jack White as the White Stripes' guitar hero. Since typing "Jack White" into Amazon will give you dozens of Jack "White Stripes" White references with a few scattered mentions of the traditional-country "Jacky Jack" White, it can be confusing, especially since (a) Jacky Jack isn't as well known as Jack White (Stripes) and (b) Jack White (Stripes) is known to play some Southern-influenced and even Carter-Sister-influenced country songs (for instance, he produced, played, and sang on the incredible new Loretta Lynn album, "Van Lear Rose", and appears on the "Cold Mountain" soundtrack).

        Finding a full-blown bio on "Jacky Jack" White can be near impossible, with a Google search resulting in hundreds of Jack White (Stripes) pages for every "Jacky Jack" site. Making it even more impossible: "Jacky Jack" is often referenced simply as "Jack White", without the "Jacky" part of his nickname being mentioned, so his name is indistinguishable from that of the White Stripes' front man. It would be nice if websites like Amazon and Google could find a way of noting which man is which, and who did which album, as a lot of confusion seems to have erupted now and again due to the name situation (and Jack-Stripes' fervent and tremendous output in just a few short years, combined with gaggles of coverage).

        Personally, right now (2004), I prefer the music and producing of Jack "White Stripes" White... but "Jacky Jack" White is an award-winning singer-songwriter in his own right, and even if you haven't heard him sing, you've probably heard a cover or two of one of his songs, since he's been a popular songwriter on-and-off for a couple of decades. And the Carter Sisters, of course, are dynamite -- traditional folk/country from back when Country Music was cool and rebellious, and not just the corporate-radio all-sounds-the-same Red-State Light-Republican-Rock of today.

        "Jacky Jack" is getting back to the roots of country here, and working with the last recordings of the Carter Sisters, so this album is much more in line with the alternative/indie country-roots-rock movement than the "I own a new gas-guzzling off-road pick-up truck even though I work in an office and live in the suburbs" Contemporary Country. And although it's not going to rock you like the White Stripes, devastate you like Johnny Cash, move you like Wilco, or amuse you like Will (Bonnie Prince/Palace Bros.) Oldham or Ryan "I'm not Brian" Adams, it's still worth checking out (if for no other reason than to know firsthand the difference between the two Jack Whites). It's a solid album.

        But after you're done exploring the two Jacks, and admiring Van Lear Rose and old-school Parton and Loretta, check out some earth-shattering Emmylou Harris, mind-blowing Graham Parsons, and criminally-hip old-school Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson for a real taste of honky-tonk country as it was meant to be (one last hint: search for "Mermaid Avenue" as an appetizer, and you'll begin to see just how much country has influenced even the best modern rock. Interestingly, "Jacky Jack" is supposedly a huge Brian Jones fan, so rock is influencing country right back, of course).

        4 out of 5 stars Totally unique, original..ain't that great !!.......2004-06-05

        "Southern Songbook" is an historic C.D. The last recording by the amazing Carter Sisters, Helen, and Anita, minus June.That said, Jacky Jack is an amazingly different,totaaly individual performer. Love his songs about the South.Still, there is just something so unique to his writing, playing, and singing.I saw one of his shows in North Carolina and was so blown away by his humour, pathos, and superb musicianship.The best song on this C.D. is "Don't Rize Above Your Razin." Obviously, Jack's "razin'" insinuates and weaves itself through his magnificently flawed voice, and wonderful lyrics.Jacky Jack is a modern Southern Oracle.

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        Last Recordings: Constant Lambert

        Peter Katin Brahms Recital

        Freak In

        Scarlet and Other Stories [Import]

        Let's Get It on [Import]

        Misfit Toys

        Mozart: Konzertarien

        Paper Flowers [Import]

        Open Letter

        Murray Street [Enhanced]

        Mr. Trumpet

        La Voz Que Usted Esperaba/Aunque Me Duela el Alma, Vol. 5 [Original recording remastered]

        Acoustic Holidays

        Swinging Strings