My Own Little World

My Own Little World

My Own Little World

Track Listings
 
1. Cliódhna
2. My Reincarnated Girl
3. Happy Little Tree
4. Modular People
5. Waterfall
6. Hold You in My Arms
7. Spirit of New Jersey
8. Kings of America
9. Here Come the Aliens
10. Monster Truck Show
11. If I Had My Way
12. Brand New Day

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Folk artist John Manus Gallagher has been writing and playing live for 10 years. He blends clever, humorous, and occasionally sentimental lyrics with kickin' acoustic music featuring fiddle, mandolin, bass and guitar. This is his first cd. He's from New Jersey, but upon adulthood successfully escaped to Washington State.

Product Description
Explores John's unique way of looking at the world. Sure, there's songs about love and finding one's path in the world, but more importantly, there's songs about artist Bob Ross, New Jersey, and monster truck shows. He captures the quirkiness and sensitivity of Jonathan Richman and Greg Brown in his own unique way, and like Greg and Jonathan, he doesn't go overboard. Musically, his band performs an all acoustic sound with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and other various sounds that are made when necessary. There is a wide range of styles from driving folk to talkin' blues, blues, and a love song or two.

My Own Little World,John Manus Gallagher
Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005
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    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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    5. Letters from Iwo Jima (Two-Disc Special Edition)

    ASIN: B000B8I93Q
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
    2. Summertime
    3. I Could Write a Book
    4. It Never Entered My Mind
    5. I Can Cook Too
    6. Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
    7. If I Loved You
    8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
    9. Thou Swell
    10. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen
    11. There's No Business Like Show Business
    12. South American Way

    Tracks:

    1. Shall We Dance
    2. Ohio
    3. Luck Be a Lady
    4. Mack the Knife
    5. There's a Small Hotel
    6. Once in Love with Amy
    7. Yodel Blues
    8. Lazy Afternoon
    9. There Must Be Somethin' Better Than Love
    10. You're Just in Love
    11. Now Is the Time

    Tracks:

    1. Impossible Dream
    2. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
    3. Try to Remember
    4. Put on a Happy Face
    5. I Say Hello
    6. Happiness
    7. She Loves Me
    8. What Kind of Fool Am I?
    9. Shy
    10. Consider Yourself
    11. Poor Little Person

    Tracks:

    1. Magic to Do
    2. They're Playing My Song
    3. I Don't Know How to Love Him
    4. I Won't Send Roses
    5. Good Morning Starshine
    6. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
    7. Hard Candy Christmas
    8. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
    9. Won't You Charleston with Me?
    10. Applause

    Tracks:

    1. Phantom of the Opera
    2. Memory
    3. On My Own
    4. Muddy Water
    5. How Could I Ever Know
    6. American Dream
    7. I Know Him So Well
    8. Dr. Jazz
    9. Me and My Girl
    10. Suddenly Seymour

    Tracks:

    1. Mamma Mia!
    2. Popular
    3. Seasons of Love
    4. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
    5. Whatever Lola Wants
    6. Crazy
    7. How Deep Is Your Love
    8. Stars
    9. People Like Us
    10. I Go to Rio
    Hey Mr. Producer!: The Musical World of Cameron MacKintosh
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      Martin Koch
      Manufacturer: Polygram
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      ASIN: B000023ZUQ
      Release Date: 1998-08-25

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      7. Get Me to the Church on Time [From My Fair Lady] - Peter Bayliss, , Company
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      23. Introduction - Julie Andrews
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      28. Last Night of the World [From Miss Saigon] - David Campbell, Lea Salonga
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      30. American Dream [From Miss Saigon] - Jonathan Pryce, Company

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      17. Poisoning Pigeons in the Park [Tom Foolery] - Tom Lehrer
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      20. At the End of the Day [From Les Miserables] - Company
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      Album Description

      Subtitled the Musical Word of Cameron Mackintosh. Import only 56-track collection. A live recording at the Lyceum Theatre in London, in the presence of her majesty the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. In aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and the combined theatrical charities. Universal.
      Songs by Dory Previn & André Previn
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • An amazing hoot; one of a kind.
      • VERY Pleasantly Surprised
      • Don't Even Go There
      • Great Album! Great Singer!
      • GREAT ALBUM!!!
      		 Songs by Dory Previn & André Previn

      Manufacturer: Lml Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000060PAJ
      Release Date: 2002-03-12

      Tracks:

      1. Diasy (instrumental)
      2. You're Gonna Hear From Me
      3. A Happy Song
      4. The Circus Is A Wacky World
      5. Daisy
      6. Give A Little More
      7. It's Impossible
      8. Come Live With Me
      9. I'll Plant My Own Tree
      10. Theme From Valley Of The Dolls

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars An amazing hoot; one of a kind........2003-12-13

      You gotta be sitting down for this hysterical disaster. Camp entertainment value is a solid 5 stars but as a serious work, it doesn't even register a twinkle. Pascucci's vocal histrionics rival those of Patty Duke's as Neely. Best cut: "I'll Plant My Own Tree" done to a disco beat. Really.

      5 out of 5 stars VERY Pleasantly Surprised.......2002-04-05

      I've loved both movies ("Inside Daisy Clover" and "Valley of the Dolls") ever since watching them in the 60's. I took a chance in buying this record because I had never heard of David Pascucci, but the material really interested me. I listened to the sound clips and was really quite impressed with what I heard, so I bought it. After listening to the Full record, I was VERY Pleasantly Surprised that this was quite a well made and enjoyable recording. Simply stated: ...it made me feel good! It puts me in a good mood. David's voice is quite good. It's a cross between Barry Manilow and Neil Sedaka. except David's acting ability with a song seems to surpass theirs (Eg: "Daisy", "Theme from Valley Of The Dolls"). It was also very exciting to hear songs that were never heard before from the films. My grandkids expecially like "The Circus Is A Wacky World" and dance around the room when they hear it. His liner notes were very funny and enjoyable to read. It's also nice to hear a singer who's getting back to using a real full-live orchestra instead of just synthesizers. A very exciting new artist with a bright singing career ahead of him.

      1 out of 5 stars Don't Even Go There.......2002-04-02

      While it was an interesting idea to record the songs from "Inside Daisy
      Clover" and "Valley of the Dolls" this was a real miss.
      David Pasucci lacks the range to pull this off. I'm sure it
      will be appearing in the bargin bin before it hits the shelf
      of your local record store.
      You'd do better to get the Original Soundtrack album from "Valley" (now available on CD) or even a 1968 version by Patty Duke herself
      released through United Artists called "Patty Duke Sings Songs

      from Valley of the Dolls and other Selections" which may be hard to find but it's worth it.

      5 out of 5 stars Great Album! Great Singer!.......2002-03-26

      This album is a very original idea. And well presented. Mr. Pascucci has a great unique voice. A very comforting voice. His idea to do this material is a first, and what great material it is. I admire his corageousness to venture into obscure material rather than performing over-recorded songs. The last Dory & André Previn collection was an attempt in 1962 by a singing duo "Jackie and Roy Krall Like Sing Songs by Dory and André Previn". This, by far, is superior both in presentation, and interpretation. David really makes these songs come alive and delivers "Theme from Valley of the Dolls" with a realness I've never heard before. The albums high point is the haunting song "Daisy" with never before heard lyrics by Dory Previn. Plus another song called "A Happy Song" which also has never been heard before, is a wonderful dance waltz reminding me of the Cinderella Waltz by Rodgers and Hammerstein. David also does a great disco rendition of "I'll Plant My Own Tree". Couldn't stop playing it. The orchestrations are fantastic! This album is just plain enjoyable!! I highly recommend it!!

      5 out of 5 stars GREAT ALBUM!!!.......2002-03-24

      I LOVED this album. I think it was very daring of this singer (David Pascucci) to attempt to put out material that is as obscure as this simply because he had a great passion for it. He's got a great voice and has a unique sound. Definitely not a "generic" sounding voice like so many of these tenor vocalists have. What he lacks in technique, he makes up for in character, sound, passion and 'realness' with the lyrics. The orchestrations are AMAZING!! Mr. Pascucci and his producer Steven Applegate has brought a fresh new approach to these songs, and has given life to songs never before heard. The song "Daisy" is simply gorgeous as David presents it for the first time ever with lyrics by Dory Previn. I guess she had written them for the film but they were never used. Mr. Pascucci actually wrote to Dory for the lyrics and she sent them to him. I admire his ability to explore this material as much as possible. And then there's "A Happy Song" which again David presents for the first time ever because it was cut from the film. This song really DOES make me happy!! Another great song is his disco rendition of "I'll Plant My Own Tree"....WOW!! Fantastic arrangement. David could have easily made this simply a reproduction of the soundtracks, but he doesn't. He brings a new fresh approach to these songs making it a unique album in its own right. Bravo Mr. Pascucci for going out-on-a-limb and bringing this music to everyone's attention. While all these other singers are "playing it safe" and doing yet another rendition of 'As Time Goes By', Mr. Pascucci is going against the grain and presenting us with songs like "The Circus Is A Wacky World". GET THIS ALBUM!! You will simply enjoy it!! Both Dory AND André Previn must be very proud of this presentation of their work, if they've indeed heard it. Can't wait to hear David Pascucci's future recordings.
      I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Religious music from the 19th century
      • A wonderful listening treat
      		 I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures

      Manufacturer: New World Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0002NY90W
      Release Date: 2004-08-31

      Tracks:

      1. Today, today is my own time
      2. The Coming Day
      3. Rose of Sharon
      4. In this pleasant place I will go
      5. The Earth Is Renewed
      6. I've a spiritual garden to weed
      7. Lord give me of Thy living bread
      8. Redeeming Love
      9. Good Brethren will you receive my love
      10. Round Dance
      11. Compassion
      12. Toil On, Pray On
      13. As Stars and Diamonds
      14. Receive a Father's love
      15. Pearl of Great Price
      16. In love and peace we will increase
      17. Simple Gift
      18. With the lamb on Mt. Zion
      19. The Charms of My Mother
      20. "Great I" Medley: Dismission of Great I
      21. Love Is Little
      22. Harmony of Angels
      23. I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures
      24. Mother's Chair
      25. Let us grow up strength in Zion
      26. My Mother's way's the way for me
      27. Let us sow to the spirit of love
      28. May I see as I am seen
      29. Wake Up
      30. I love to sing and worship God
      31. Move on with the gift
      32. How pretty 'tis to see
      33. Good Elder, dear Brethren and Sisters, I love you
      34. Grateful Remembrance
      35. Learned of Angel
      36. God Is Infinitely Able
      37. God's Blessing
      38. Farewell, farewell our dear gospel friends
      39. Prayer for the Nations

      Album Description

      Shaker music is a unique body of American sacred folk music, created by eighteen American Shaker communities over a period of one hundred and forty years (1780-1920). This rich tradition of song continues to serve the Shaker community in the twenty-first century because it embodies their history, records the testimony of Shakers "who have gone before," articulates the religious principles on which Shakerism is founded, and reflects the faith of the contemporary community. Shaker music was created and nurtured in communities that prized isolation from worldly ways. Shaker melodies, although related to the larger tradition of Anglo-American folk songs, are not bound by their form, tonality, melodic or rhythmic structure.

      The Enfield Shaker singers are a vocal ensemble of adults and children devoted to the study and performance of Shaker music. The group is open to all without audition, and is made up of both trained musicians and amateur singers. We draw heavily on the repertoire received or composed in the two societies that were the New Hampshire Bishopric—Canterbury and Enfield. Since the New Hampshire societies enriched their repertoire with songs from all the other Shaker communities, they also sing songs of the New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio and Kentucky Shakers.

      The Enfield Shaker Singers are drawn to Shaker spirituals that illuminate Shaker communal values and broaden our definitions of the sacred. The songs included on this recording illustrate some of the many ways music served Shaker communities. Most Shaker song texts are theologically direct, emotionally honest, and expressive of our shared humanity.

      On this recording we offer thirty-nine songs we have come to love. Some have special meaning for individuals. We associate others with a particular singer in the group, or an occasion when it was sung. Each song offers us slightly different insights into Shaker aspiration, and Shaker faith. We hope that, through this recording, others will also come to love and sing them too. —Mary Ann Haagen, from the liner notes

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Religious music from the 19th century.......2007-07-07

      If one likes the songs of the Shakers written in the late 18th and early 19 century that were without musical instruments, then you may like this CD. I found 8 songs out of the 30 or more on the CD that I liked, the others I did not care for much. This is no fault of the creators of the Cd, it is simply the style of the Shakers of the past.

      5 out of 5 stars A wonderful listening treat.......2005-01-11

      This CD is a delight! The simple melodies, surprising harmonies, and clarity of the voices makes you want to sing along. Listening makes one smile, regardless of one's religious persuasion. Thank you for giving us these songs and preserving the tradition of this music.
      Trombone Soloist of the Sousa Band
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Important Historical Recordings: the First Great Trombonist!
      • a great find
      • a fantastic example
      • Arthur Pryor Forever
      • One of the greats
      		 Trombone Soloist of the Sousa Band

      Manufacturer: Crystal Records
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      ASIN: B000009M2N
      Release Date: 1997-09-30

      Tracks:

      1. Blue Bells Of Scotland
      2. Intermezzo-Forever
      3. We Won't Go Home Until Morning
      4. Stay In Your Own Back Yard
      5. Parisian Melodies
      6. Prince Of Pilsen: Message Of The Violet
      7. Little Nell
      8. Stabat Mater: Cujus Animam
      9. My Old Kentucky Home
      10. The Patriot-Polka
      11. Stabat Mater: Inflammatus
      12. Love's Enchantment
      13. The Holy City
      14. One Sweetly Solemn Thought
      15. Nancy Brown: Congo Love Song
      16. Non E Ver
      17. Love Thoughts Waltz
      18. The Low Back'd Car
      19. Navajo
      20. Sergeant Brue: Dearie
      21. Aida: Celeste Aida
      22. Come Down From The Big Fig Tree
      23. Oh, Dry Those Tears
      24. Pagliacci Selection
      25. Love Me And The World Is Mine
      26. Polka Fantastic

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Important Historical Recordings: the First Great Trombonist!.......2004-09-17

      This CD is a compilation of only a very few of the literally thousands of recordings Arthur Pryor made as a trombonist during a span of about 20 years. Since they date to the earliest days of recording technology--all of the works here are from 1901-1911--the sound quality is terrible compared to our modern recordings. Although all sorts of manipulations were used to improve the sound, including the combining of two different copies of the same recording, there is still a significant amount of hiss, crackle, and pop--it's more like a bowl of Rice Crispies than a newly recorded CD. If you can think of it like listening to an old Victorola it has a certain amount of charm, but surely some listeners will be immediately put off by the distortion, which admittedly lessens in the later works. Add to this the logistical problems of recording at the turn of the last century--only a limited amount of players could gather around the equipment--and it becomes clear that we aren't really hearing what an audience member at the time would have heard during a live performance of Sousa's Band. In fact, the band comes off quite poorly here--in The Blue Bells of Scotland they can barely keep up with Arthur Pryor, and their ensemble playing is poor in many places to an extent that's hardly credible for what was widely believed to be the best band in the world.

      But of course one doesn't buy a CD like this to hear the accompaniment, or to listen to the sound quality. The only reason is to hear Arthur Pryor, surely the first great trombone soloist, in what is a wonderful piece of turn-of-the-century Americana. Pryor was the son of a bandmaster and learned to play all sorts of instruments (violin, cornet, alto horn, string bass, and valve trombone!) at an early age and was given his first slide trombone some time after his 11th birthday. He became a trombone virtuoso in the face of overwhelming difficulties--not only did a kick from a mule result in partial paralysis of his face, but also the trombone he'd been given was damaged and could only use the first two positions. In overcoming these seeming adversities through an astonishing work ethic he developed many of the features which made his performance so special: his characteristic constant shimmery vibrato created by "waving" his jaw; and an amazing embouchure (lip muscle strength) which allowed him to play every chromatic pitch using only those two positions (normal trombone technique employs 7!). Pryor revolutionized trombone technique and set a new standard, not only at home in America, but also abroad during his many European tours with the Sousa band and his own ensemble. One of his trombones, covered in engraving and with the characteristic unusually small bore he favored, can still be seen on display at the Interlochen School of the Arts outside of Traverse City, Michigan.

      Featured on the CD are 26 Pryor performances, a few with piano, 10 with the Sousa Band, and 12 with Pryor's own ensembles. The music ranges from Italian opera arias (Verdi's Celeste Aida) to American popular songs of the day (Foster's My Old Kentucky Home) and contains a good portion of Pryor's own compositions and arrangements. Among my favorites are Pryor's The Patriot-Polka and Polka Fantastic, both clever pieces with amazing trombone performances. A real oddity is We Won't Go Home Until Morning (known to me as The Bear Went Over the Mountain) "played in four octaves"--it's exactly what it says it is. After a short piano introduction, Pryor plays the melody unaccompanied and unadorned in a high octave, then an octave lower, another octave lower, and finally in pedal tones. The whole thing has a real carny atmosphere, as if P. T. Barnum were hiding just around the corner. Van Alstyne's Navajo also captures this air of a time long gone, when Americans were wide-eyed and innocent and the world was never far from a Saturday afternoon near the bandstand.

      Of special note are the unusually thorough notes in the programme booklet. Daniel E. Frizane supplies terrific biographical notes, from which I gleaned much of the information above; articles about the recordings and the Arthur Pryor performances are supplied, as well as an engineer's note describing the equipment and techniques used to restore the recordings. It's clearly a labor of love from all concerned.

      4 out of 5 stars a great find.......2002-11-10

      If you're a trombonist, you've heard of that crazy song, Blue Bells of Scotland, and you may have noticed the name of the composer, Arthur Pryor. You may not know that he was a trombonist himself(!) and played in the John Philip Sousa band for many years, and then had his own band afterwards. Pryor was a famous name in the trombone world, and he wrote many pieces featuring a solo trombone; most of them are featured here.

      If you want to buy this album to hear fantastic trombone playing so fast it'll blow your socks off or so pretty in a ballad you fall right to sleep, this is not the album for you. It is a recording produced from an OLD master (you may recall the Sousa band was at the turn of the 20th century), and with trombone playing that is not the style thought of as 'pretty' by today's ear. If this describes you, look for some of these same songs (blue bells, thoughts of love, fantasic polka), recorded by some of today's trombone virtuosos - Christian Lindberg, Mark Lawrence, Joe Alessi, etc. to find a more modern sound.

      If, however, you want authentic period music, this is about as authentic as you can get. The trombone style is choppy when fast, and not as connected for slow tunes also, and the band accompaniment is the same way; that was the popular style of the time. It is nice to hear these pieces and realize how the composer intended them to be played (because he's the one playing them).

      So, good for novelty purposes, bad for high quality recording of highest quality trombone playing

      5 out of 5 stars a fantastic example.......2002-07-17

      Arthur pryor's trombone playing in this exellent assortment of pieces recorded in the late 1800's gives both beginner and expert players fastastic insight on how to improve their playing. Arthur pryor will undoubtedly go down as one of the world's greatest trombonists of all time....and to actually hear him play is an awesome experience.

      4 out of 5 stars Arthur Pryor Forever.......1999-12-17

      I play trombone, and I have listened to this album, and I think it's wonderful. The sound is not very good, as it is a VERY VERY VERY old original recording, but it is an absolute must have for any trombonist. What can I say, I love it.

      5 out of 5 stars One of the greats.......1999-12-17

      This is a must buy for any trombonist. I play trombone, and Arthur Pryor is, in my opinion, the all-time best trombone performer, and song writer that I have yet encountered. I have played the Blue Bells of Scotland, and it is wonderful.
      Emily Dickinson Songs
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Emily Dickinson Songs

        Manufacturer: Capstone
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Bolcom, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Hoiby, LeeHoiby, Lee | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by PersichettiAll Works by Persichetti | Persichetti, Vincent | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B0000UJLVO
        Release Date: 2003-11-25
        My Own Little World
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Incredible Lyrics
        • Sincerely great
        • Disarming and Fun
        		 My Own Little World

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00004XPWC
        Release Date: 2000-08-15

        Tracks:

        1. Clia
        2. My Reincarnated Girl
        3. Happy Little Tree
        4. Modular People
        5. Waterfall
        6. Hold You in My Arms
        7. Spirit of New Jersey
        8. Kings of America
        9. Here Come the Aliens
        10. Monster Truck Show
        11. If I Had My Way
        12. Brand New Day

        Album Description

        Explores John's unique way of looking at the world. Sure, there's songs about love and finding one's path in the world, but more importantly, there's songs about artist Bob Ross, New Jersey, and monster truck shows. He captures the quirkiness and sensitivity of Jonathan Richman and Greg Brown in his own unique way, and like Greg and Jonathan, he doesn't go overboard. Musically, his band performs an all acoustic sound with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and other various sounds that are made when necessary. There is a wide range of styles from driving folk to talkin' blues, blues, and a love song or two.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Incredible Lyrics.......2000-10-26

        When I listened to this CD, I found myself laughing out loud. Truly, these lyrics are some of the most clever, most intelligent and most hilarious I've heard in awhile.

        5 out of 5 stars Sincerely great.......2000-10-10

        John Gallagher has accomplished something that most musicians only dream of: He has made a sincere, and sincerely great, record. That's not to say that "My Own Little World" is some kind of overly earnest exploration of Gallagher's zeitgeist. It's catchy, clever, fun, and deserves a wide audience.

        5 out of 5 stars Disarming and Fun.......2000-10-04

        This CD was a real surprise. It's a great collection of straightforward music coupled with clever lyrics. Many of the cuts - especially "Happy Little Tree," "Here Come the Aliens," and "Brand New Day" - are evocative of Jonathan Richman. In fact, I was often reminded of Richman's 1981 "Jonathan Sings!" album when listening to Gallagher's sincere vocals accompanied by a refreshing female backup reminiscent of the Modern Lovers' Ellie Marshall. Unlike Richman, however, Gallagher succeeds in keeping things pared-down and simple. Where Richman included several "group vocals", with the untalented Beth Harrington croaking hideously in the backgound, Gallagher concentrates on his own voice, with more sensitive use of backup vocalists. And though the vocals may seem a bit thin at times, they come through as honest and "unproduced". His lyrics are sometimes sweet, often funny and always intelligent. A real treat if you're into this kind of music!
        Broadway
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Broadway

          Manufacturer: Intersound Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by BernsteinAll Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
          Broadway & VocalistsBroadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B00005YOX8
          Release Date: 1996-03-04
          Original Recordings [remastered with 24 bit process FULLY ANNOTATED]
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Original Recordings [remastered with 24 bit process FULLY ANNOTATED]
            Al Jolson , ***************TRACK LISTINGS*************** , April Showers / Rock-A-Bye Baby With A Dixie Melody / Let Me Sing And I'm Happy / Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away) / (Birdies Sing In Cages) Why Can't You? / Used To You / Little Pal / I'm In Seventh Heaven / Sonny Boy , and Here I Come / Alexander's Ragtime Band There's A Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder / Dirty Hands! Dirty Face! / My Mammy / Back In Your Own Backyard / Golden Gate / Blue River / I'm Sitting On Top Of The World / Pasadena / California
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000R0AE86

            Music Review:

            1. Nadurra [Import]
            2. No Way
            3. Old School Songs [Import]
            4. Putting on the Style [Import]
            5. Ramblin Round
            6. River Town
            7. Route 50: Driving New Roots for Fifty Years
            8. sleep deprivation
            9. Slide Away the Screen [Import]
            10. Something of the Soul

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