We Can Swing Together [Import]

We Can Swing Together [Import]

Track Listings

1. I Won't Be Around You Any More

2. Big City

3. So Much To Look Forward

4. Today Tonight & Tomorrow

5. This We Shall Explore

6. Schizoid Revolution

7. Where Is My Sixpence

8. We Can Swing Together

9. Obidiah's Grave

10. Lady Eleanor

11. Poor Old Ireland

12. Winter Song

13. Fog On The Tyne

14. All Fall Down (Live)

15. Court In The Act (Live)

16. Money Game

17. Just Another Sad Song

18. Taking Care Of Business

19. Squire

20. Dan The Plan

See all 40 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This unique, first-ever career overview for the Lindisfarne main man/founder/singer-songwriter Alan Hull. The 2-CD collection spans 1965 to 1995 and includes tracks by The Chosen Few, Alan Hull & Skip Bifferty, Lindisfarne, Alan Hull and Radiator. Castle Music. 2005.

Tracks:

Nice Work If You Can Get It
Isn't It Romantic
Swinging On A Star
Ask Me Again
Rhode Island Is Famous For You
'S Wonderful
Wonder Why
Too Marvelous For Words
Where Do You Start
Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
Easy To Love
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Who Are You Now?
You're An Education
You Are There
Sophisticated Swing
Love Can Change The Stars
Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
Half Of April (Most Of May)
Marianne
They Can't Take That Away From Me
I Love A Piano

Tracks:

That's Entertainment
My Favorite Year
Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
I Never Felt Better
Someone To Watch Over Me
Kiss Her Now
The Ugly Bug Ball
For You, For Me, Forever More
The Mole People
And So To Bed
You're All The World To Me
Old Friend
Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
Pattisserie
Open Your Eyes
For Love Alone
I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
My Romance
Love Is Here To Stay
Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Average customer rating:

don't let it slip away

We Can Swing Together
Alan Hull
Manufacturer: Castle
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007W0KJM
Release Date: 2005-05-30

Tracks:

I Won't Be Around You Any More
Big City
So Much To Look Forward
Today Tonight & Tomorrow
This We Shall Explore
Schizoid Revolution
Where Is My Sixpence
We Can Swing Together
Obidiah's Grave
Lady Eleanor
Poor Old Ireland
Winter Song
Fog On The Tyne
All Fall Down (Live)
Court In The Act (Live)
Money Game
Just Another Sad Song
Taking Care Of Business
Squire
Dan The Plan
I Wish You Well
Run For Home
Jukebox Gypsy
Marshall Riley's Army
Call Of The Wild
Shine One
Heroes
One Hundred Miles To Liverpool
Elis Lives On The Moon
Spoken Like A Man
Soho Square
Day Of The Jackal
We Can Make It
United States Of Mind (Live)
Breakfast (Live)
O No Not Again (Live)
Hoi Poloi
Walk A Crooked Mile
Statues & Liberties
Clear White Light (Live)

Album Description

This unique, first-ever career overview for the Lindisfarne main man/founder/singer-songwriter Alan Hull. The 2-CD collection spans 1965 to 1995 and includes tracks by The Chosen Few, Alan Hull & Skip Bifferty, Lindisfarne, Alan Hull and Radiator. Castle Music. 2005.

Album Details

Kicking off with the Two Singles Alan Wrote and Recorded with the Chosen Few, it Includes Further Pre-lindisfarne Material in the Shape of a Pair of Late 60s Skip Bifferty Demo's, Alongside Various Contemporary Solo Recordings, Notably his Fine 1969 Transatlantic Single, the Ubiquitous `we Can Swing Together'. Lindfisfarne Are, of Course, Well Represented Via the Pick of their Best-known Rabble-rousers, in Stark Contrast with Alan's Rather More Introspective Solo Recordings, which Are Drawn from Albums Like Pipedream, Squire, Back to Basics and the Posthumous Statues and Liberties. To Complete the Story, Radiator were a Shortlived Lindisfarne Spinoff, who Lasted Just Long Enough to Complete One Album.

Customer Reviews:

don't let it slip away.......2006-12-13

Great comp with Lindisfarne ace Alan Hull leading the way. Great late 60's and early 70's stuff. Well worth the $$ for a disc comp.