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1. Living Backwards
2. I Bleed Black
3. When Emotion Dies
4. Patra (Petra)
5. Ice Monkey
6. Jack Frost
7. Angry Man
8. Mind-Food

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Includes bonus video mpeg: Live @ The Palm Springs Community Center (May = 16th 1986)

1. Saint Vitus 2. Prayer For The (M)asses 3. Clear Window Pane 4. Zombie Hunger 5. White Stallions

V,Saint Vitus,Southern Lord,Doom Metal,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Stoner Metal
Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful Boy
  • John Lennon
  • Lennon fans, fear not
  • Pure pleasure for Cause
  • Excellent CD
 Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
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ASIN: B000PMG9G2
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

  1. Instant Karma -- U2
  2. #9 Dream -- R.E.M.
  3. Mother -- Christina Aguilera
  4. Give Peace A Chance -- Aerosmith with Sierra Leone Refuge All-Stars
  5. Cold Turkey -- Lenny Kravitz
  6. Whatever Gets You Through the Night -- Los Lonely Boys
  7. I'm Losing You -- Corinne Bailey Rae
  8. Gimme Some Truth -- Jakob Dylan Feat. Dhani Harrison
  9. Oh, My Love -- Jackson Browne
  10. Imagine -- Avril Lavigne
  11. Nobody Told Me -- Big & Rich
  12. Jealous Guy -- Youssou N'Dour

Tracks:

  1. Working Class Hero -- Green Day
  2. Power to the People -- Black Eyed Peas
  3. Imagine -- Jack Johnson
  4. Beautiful Boy -- Ben Harper
  5. Isolation -- Snow Patrol
  6. Watching the Wheels -- Matisyahu
  7. Grow Old With Me -- Postal Service
  8. Gimme Me Some Truth -- Jaguares
  9. (Just Like) Starting Over -- The Flaming Lips
  10. God -- Jack's Mannequin feat. Mick Fleetwood
  11. Real Love -- Regina Spektor

Amazon.com

John Lennon would have turned 67 in 2007. If alive, he could well be at the forefront of bringing peace to Darfur, where more than half a million have died from violence and disease during four years of rebel discord. So to create awareness of the ongoing conflict, Amnesty International (with permission from Yoko Ono) has mined Lennon's solo work and rounded up nearly two dozen current artists to reinterpret the music, which spans the ex-Beatle's entire post-band catalog (plus a pair from while the Fab Four were still in business). As with any attempt to cover Beatles-related music, results are hit and miss, with kudos going to Snow Patrol and the Postal Service for capturing the starkness of "Isolation" and "Grow Old with Me," respectively, Mexican rock band Jaguares for uncovering the fear and fury in "Gimme Some Truth," and (surprise!) Christina Aguilera for nailing the complex composition and mood of "Mother." Other highlights include Jackson Browne's piano-led "Oh My Love," Green Day's louder straight take on "Working Class Hero," and the Black Eyed Peas turning "Power to the People" into a gospelly protest. Will resurrecting 30-to-40-year-old messages of peace and love be enough to help end the brutalities in Darfur? That remains to be seen. But selecting John Lennon as the author of those messages will make people listen and, with this collection, may keep them listening. --Scott Holter

Album Description

Featuring songs by the iconic John Lennon newly recorded by some of today's biggest as well as emerging artists, Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur is a major benefit-album project. In an effort to mobilize activism around this catastrophe, musicians unite to save lives. Some of the biggest artists in the world, along with today's emerging artists, all coming together for an unprecedented, brilliant collection of JOHN LENNON "covers." Proceeds from the campaign will go directly to support Amnesty International's urgent work on Darfur and other human rights crises worldwide.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Boy.......2007-07-30

Fantastic cause brings together fine performers who bring to life the intensity and focus of one of our greatest singer/songwriters ever. His insight into the world is amazing. The only negative thing one can say about this album is that it reminds us of the fact that no one can sing his songs the way he did. He was a treasure who a younger generation should be exposed to more often.

3 out of 5 stars John Lennon.......2007-07-29

As a huge Lennon/Beatles fan, I like that today's artists appreciate the genius and talent of Lennon for a good cause. And despite the talents of these artists (with nods to Avril for a great version of Mother, Green Day's excellent rendition of Working Class Hero and a good rendition by REM of #9 Cloud), most of the other cuts make me want to yank out the CD and just go straight for my CDs with Lennon's original work. I didn't care for U2's tempo changes and I didn't care for Watching the Wheels at all, I saw Matchbox 20 cover the song in concert years ago and would have much preferred their excellent version here. I also would have preferred some of the artists not doubling up on some of the songs (Gimme Some Truth), when Jealous Guy and Woman were certainly worth a shot. While I can only hope the CD will open the eyes and ears of today's generation to explore the original music of Lennon (and the Beatles) and become fans of their near-50 year old (gasp!) reign as the greatest Rock and Roll musicians of all time, I find the CD just makes me miss John all that much more and wish he was around to have given us another 25-30+ more years of his genius. Lennon's music and lyrics are so personal, it just pales when done by other artists. I support any humantarian cause and appreciate Lennon's music and message being utilized here, but I think I would have just preferred Yoko turning over the entire wealth of his estate to such humantarian efforts than hear anyone else cover his music.

4 out of 5 stars Lennon fans, fear not.......2007-07-27

Any member of Amnesty International has known for quite some time about this album, and as a Lennon fan, I bought it upon release. It concerned me to see names like Christina Aguilera, Matisyahu and Avril Lavigne as artists covering Lennon songs, but those turned out to be some of the most original and enjoyable interpretations on the album. I expected more creative versions from U2 and R.E.M., but their covers were simply recreations of the originals (not that there's anything wrong with that). Highlights: "Cold Turkey" completely turned out by Lenny Kravitz, "Gimme Me Some Truth" which introduced me to Jaguares and "God" beautifully resurrected by Jack's Mannequin and Mick Fleetwood.

4 out of 5 stars Pure pleasure for Cause.......2007-07-27

I bought this for a lot of reasons.....that is why everyone that enjoys various styles should have this in the collection.....To save Darfur is reason enough, but I am sure everyone would find an artist they enjoy on this album.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent CD.......2007-07-26

We used this as background music for an outdoor picnic -- it created the perfect vibe for the day.
Now, Vol. 25
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • so my mind changed...
  • Better Than Expected
  • Good CD to have!
  • Is Anyone Even Buying These Anymore?
 Now, Vol. 25
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Utv Records
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ASIN: B000QFCD5Y
Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

  1. Fall Out Boy - Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
  2. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
  3. Gwen Stefani w/Akon - The Sweet Escape
  4. Pink - U & UR Hand
  5. Fergie - Glamorous
  6. Beyonce/Shakira - Beautiful Liar
  7. Justin Timberlake - Summer Love
  8. Ne-Yo - Because Of You
  9. T-Pain w/Yung Joc - Buy You A Drank
  10. Lloyd - Get It Shawty
  11. Huey - Pop, Lock & Drop It
  12. Mims - Like This
  13. Bone Thugs N-Harmony w/Akon - I Tried
  14. Bow Wow - Outta My System
  15. Kelly Clarkson - Never Again
  16. Boys Like Girls - The Great Escape
  17. Keith Urban - I Told You So
  18. Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
  19. Elliot Yamin - Wait For You
  20. Daughtry - Home

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars so my mind changed..........2007-07-30

1. Fall Out Boy - Thnks Fr Th Mmrs---9/10
2. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend---10/10
3. Gwen Stefani w/Akon - The Sweet Escape---6/10
4. Pink - U & UR Hand---8/10
5. Fergie - Glamorous---9/10
6. Beyonce/Shakira - Beautiful Liar---7/10
7. Justin Timberlake - Summer Love---8/10
8. Ne-Yo - Because Of You---1/10
9. T-Pain w/Yung Joc - Buy You A Drank---5/10
10. Lloyd - Get It Shawty---2/10
11. Huey - Pop, Lock & Drop It---0/10
12. Mims - Like This---4/10
13. Bone Thugs N-Harmony w/Akon - I Tried---8/10
14. Bow Wow - Outta My System---1/10
15. Kelly Clarkson - Never Again---7/10
16. Boys Like Girls - The Great Escape---10/10
17. Keith Urban - I Told You So---1/10
18. Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats---6/10
19. Elliot Yamin - Wait For You---4/10
20. Daughtry - Home---10/10

some suggestions for now 26...

when you're gone
teenagers
cupid's chokehold

5 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected.......2007-07-18

I am not going to make this a long review of Now! 25, it is a very well rounded collection of songs, put together much better than, Now! 24, 25 has a long of hits on it and I so far have listened to songs 1-7, without skipping also, songs 15, 17 and 18. That adds up to 10 songs in all that I've listened to, which is exactly half of the CD. Much of the same candidates are found , however Carrie Underwood makes her first appearance on a Now Cd, and after a 2 Now! abscence, Keith Urban returns. But like I said very good CD, well worth the purchase, cannot wait for Now! 26 due somewhere in November. A+

1. Fall out Boy B+
2. Avril Lavigne A+
3. Gwen Stefani B+
4. P!nk A+++++++++++++++++++++
5. Fergie C+
6. Beyonce/Shakira A+++++++++++++++
7. Justin Timberlake A++++++++++++++++
15. Kelly Clarkson A+++++++++++++++++++
17. Keith Urban A++++++++++++++++++++++
18. Carrie Underwood A++++++++++++++++++

In future Now! CD's I will no longer review, songs that I have never heard so only songs I know will get reviewed, that's way only 10 appear in this review.

Now! 26

Rockstar
Big Girls Don't Cry
Who Knew
Hey There Delilah
First Time
Get Me Bodied
When You're Gone
Just to name a few.

4 out of 5 stars Good CD to have!.......2007-07-18

I am glad that some of my new favorite songs are on the same CD. It was a good buy and I listen to it all the time.

3 out of 5 stars Is Anyone Even Buying These Anymore?.......2007-07-18

Now That's What I Call Music! Is back yet again with another CD of songs played heavily on radio and hit the most "buy now" buttons on iTunes, which of course defines them as hits. Or are they? Two questions come up when looking at the 25th edition's tracklist. First, is Akon the most popular hook artist out right now? And secondly, more like a statement, why is the tracklist full of commerical hip-hop artists? The 25th edition proves a fair set of songs for the average NOW buyer. Sure, we have hot hits from Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani, P!nk, and Justin Timberlake. We have hip-hop tracks from commerical acts Lloyd, T-Pain, Huey, and Bow Wow, along with mainstays Bone Thugs N Harmony and R&B artists Elliott Yamin and Ne-Yo in the mix. Then the pop-rockers ranging from huge acts Kelly Clarkson and Fall Out Boy to newcomers Boys Like Girls. And for 24 lacking the token country track, you now have both Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban stringing the violins and guitars. Therefore, the disc offers a fair selection, but quite a bit too many newcomers and feels more like a place to put your music to promotion then adding what really is hot. Too often, the newcomers take potiental spots from hot current artists, prime examples being Timbaland, Rihanna, Maroon 5, and especially summer flirt Sean Kingston. And that makes a thought that the disc is more suited to the young teens, as dance craze hip-hop artists such as T-Pain, Huey, and Mims get most of the spotlight. Aside from the hits, the tracklist may feel too empty to the older consumer. Still, Now That's What I Call Music! 25 offers a fair enough amount of hits and shouldn't disappoint too many who venture it, especially for a more summer suited disc, but some earlier editions are more versatile in their selections. 3 stars.
Summer Of Love: The Hits of 1967
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Make love, not war!
  • Great deal
 Summer Of Love: The Hits of 1967
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
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ASIN: B000OLHGUC
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

  1. San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott
  2. Happy Together - The Turtles
  3. Windy - The Association
  4. Creeque Alley - The Mamas and The Papas
  5. Gimme Some Lovin' - The Spencer Davis Group
  6. Incense and Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock
  7. Little Bit O'Soul - The Music Explosion
  8. 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Harpers Bizarre
  9. The Letter - The Box Tops
  10. Heroes and Villains (single version) - The Beach Boys
  11. Reflections - The Supremes
  12. Let's Live For Today - The Grass Roots
  13. Darling Be Home Soon - The Lovin' Spoonful
  14. I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
  15. Pleasant Valley Sunday - The Monkees
  16. Carrie-Anne - The Hollies
  17. Talk Talk - The Music Machine
  18. Sunday Will Never Be The Same - Spanky & Our Gang
  19. Kind Of A Drag - The Buckinghams
  20. A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum

Tracks:

  1. I Feel Free - Cream
  2. So You Want To Be A Rock'N'Roll Star - The Byrds
  3. Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane
  4. I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) - The Electric Prunes
  5. Get Together - TheYoungbloods
  6. I'm A Man - The Spencer Davis Group
  7. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  8. Friday On My Mind - The Easybeats
  9. San Franciscan Nights - Eric Burdon & The Animals
  10. (We Ain't Got) Nothing Yet - The Blues Magoos
  11. Season Of The Witch - Donovan
  12. Wake Me, Shake Me - The Blues Project
  13. You Keep Me Hangin' On - Vanilla Fudge
  14. Down On Me - Big Brother & The Holding Company
  15. Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine - Country Joe & The Fish
  16. Paper Sun - Traffic
  17. Pushin' Too Hard - The Seeds
  18. It's A Happening Thing - The Peanut Butter Conspiracy
  19. Mary, Mary - The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
  20. Stroll On - The Yardbirds

Tracks:

  1. Opening (DVD)
  2. A Communal Experience (DVD)
  3. The Human Be-In (DVD)
  4. An Interactive Event: The Grateful Dead (DVD)
  5. Jimi Hendrix and The Real Foxey Lady (DVD)
  6. Getting Real Experimental (DVD)
  7. Going Against the Grain (DVD)
  8. Cream: Challenging Musical Landscapes (DVD)
  9. The Who: A Distinctive Sound (DVD)
  10. Images of Woodstock (DVD)
  11. Rock 'n Roll's Power (DVD)
  12. Crosby, Stills and Nash Add A Fourth (DVD)
  13. Bad Vibes at Isle of Wight (DVD)
  14. The Pressures on Janis Joplin (DVD)
  15. All My Friends are Dead (DVD)

Album Description

The Summer of Love had a special look and a special feel, but above all it had a special sound. This collection of 40 hits on 2 CDs recaptures that sound and the DVD features performances by some of your favorites like Jefferson Airplane, the Doors, the Rolling Stones and more.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Make love, not war!.......2007-08-03

A nice nostalgic collection of songs from another turbulent time. Too bad they didn't include Country Joe and "1 2 3 What Are We Fighting For" or "California Dreaming."
Conversely, some songs on the CDs like "Reflections" or "Pleasant Valley Sunday" seem out of place.

5 out of 5 stars Great deal.......2007-06-26

This set is terrific! Watched the DVD and loved it. Live performances from the greats of all time.

The CD's are awesome. And for a price of $30...it rocks!
Monterey International Pop Festival
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Monterey International Pop Festival
  • Worth the price
  • The Complete Monterey Pop Festival
  • Consider Purchasing the 3-DVD or 4-CD Box Instead
  • A Truly Magical Moment
 Monterey International Pop Festival
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  5. Just Roll Tape: April 26th, 1968

ASIN: B000PFU9RO
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

  1. Along Comes Mary - The Association
  2. San Francisco Nights - Eric Burdon & The Animals.
  3. Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel (Prev. Unreleased)
  4. Sounds of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel (Prev. Unreleased)
  5. Down on Me - Big Brother & The Holding Company (w/Janis Joplin)
  6. Ball and Chain - Big Brother & The Holding Company (w/Janis Joplin)
  7. Section 43 - Country Joe & The Fish
  8. Born in Chicago - Paul Butterfield Blues Band
  9. Wine - The Electric Flag
  10. Bajabula Bonke (Healing Song) - Hugh Masekela
  11. Chimes of Freedom - The Byrds
  12. So You Wanna Be A Rock Star - The Byrds

Tracks:

  1. Somebody To Love - The Jefferson Airplane
  2. White Rabbit - The Jefferson Airplane
  3. Booker-Lo - Booker T & The MGs
  4. Shake - Otis Redding
  5. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
  6. Duhn: Fast Teental (except) - Ravi Shankar
  7. For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield (Prev. Unreleased)
  8. Summertimes Blues - The Who
  9. My generation - The Who
  10. The Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
  11. Like A Rolling Stone - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
  12. Straight Shooter - The Mamas & The Papas
  13. San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott McKenzie
  14. California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas

Album Description

An unbelievable double-disc collection featuring 26 beloved songs by the artists that wrote the history of rock 'n' roll. The 40th anniversary edition features previously unreleased songs by Simon & Garfunkel and Buffalo Springfield, in addition to classic performances from rock giants The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix and more on this specially priced 2-disc set.

A portion of the proceeds from this release will go to the Monterey International Pop Foundation.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Monterey International Pop Festival.......2007-07-27

I found this by just reading the newspaper here in Georgia. Surprised not to know this was before Woodstock! A very good collectors item. Sound is great and very much LIVE! Good quality and you just can't stop playing.

4 out of 5 stars Worth the price.......2007-07-09

For those of us who remember the Summer of Love and still enjoy the music of that era, this is lots of fun.
You get to hear Eric Burdon sing about Monterey. You also hear a very polished set of Simon and Garfunkel. Simon and Garfunkel play their two best songs of the time, Homeward Bound and the classic Sounds of Silence.
Janis Joplin is also in top forn with Big Brother singing the blues.
The Byrds with David Crosby finish the first CD
On the second CD you hear Grace Slick and the Airplane do their two classic songs, Somebody to Love and White Rabbit.
You get to hear two songs of Otis Redding and his classic performance at Monterey. The real find to me is Buffalo Springfield with Stills and Young doing, For What its Worth. This is the only recording where you can actually hear them live.
The Who seem out of place but sing the Eddie Cochoran standard Summertime Blues and the Classic My Generation.
Jimi Hendrix does The Wind Cries Mary and Bob Dylans' Like a Rolling Stone. I would have liked to see at least one more song included.
I do however have his performance on DVD and hope to purchase the CD when its released once again on CD.
The Mamas and the Papas end the CD with Straight Shooter, which to me is very weak. They do recover with California Dreamin. Scot McKenzie sings If youre going to San Francisco (Be sure to wear flowers in your hair)
For those who remember and love this music I would recommend it.

4 out of 5 stars The Complete Monterey Pop Festival.......2007-07-07

The DVD Disc case said 3 discs, was advertised as a 2 disc set. Disc # 1 had 7 good tunes, Disc # 2 had 4 good tunes, OK for the price if you like Simon & Garfunkel, the Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, The Mammas & The Papas.

Overall, OK

3 out of 5 stars Consider Purchasing the 3-DVD or 4-CD Box Instead.......2007-07-04

First of all, if your interest in this June 1967 concert is only casual, or if you're on a budget, or if you're trying to conserve space in your home, then this 2-CD set will suffice. If so, then consider my rating 4-star. It contains some really great performances, has a total of 26 tracks and clocks in at around 95 minutes. It also boasts 3 previously unreleased on CD tracks (2 by Simon & Garfunkel, 1 by Buffalo Springfield). So, this is a fine compact collection For What It's Worth [sorry, I couldn't resist].

However, for those of you who really dig The Summer of Love sound, then I recommend getting the 3-DVD set The Complete Monterey Pop Festival - Criterion Collection which runs 238 minutes. This DVD set contains Pennebaker's original concert film, a second disk featuring the complete Hendrix and Otis Redding performances (possibly my 2 favorite sets), and the third disk has more than two hours of outtake footage including several major bands that never appeared in the Pennebaker film for various reasons. For details, search DVDJournal.com.

Or maybe if you're got money to burn and want a collectible, consider Amazon Used & New for 1997 4-CD set Monterey International Pop Festival [30th Anniversary Box Set] or the older 4-CD set from 1992: Monterey International Pop Festival. Both 4-CD sets have 70 tracks - close to 3 times what the new 2-CD set contains. Each CD is over 70 minutes with 5 cuts by Big Brother & Joplin, 7 by The Byrds, 5 by Jefferson Airplane, 5 by The Mamas & The Papas, 6 by The Who, 5 classic Otis Redding and 9 stellar Hendrix tracks (also available as Jimi Plays Monterey).

Like I said, the 2-CD set is a bargain for what it is. It's a real shame that Razor & Tie didn't produce two 70+ minute disks since there were so many other performances to include and over 45 minutes left to fill. But my money is on the other options. Still, I bought the 2-CD set anyway for the 3 unreleased cuts which augmented my 1992 set; those cuts are on the DVDs. I don't notice any difference in the sound quality between the new set and the 1992 version. As others who reviewed the original box sets noted, the sound quality isn't the best (generally not as good as Woodstock) and there are some performers who frankly aren't that interesting, even on the 2-CD version.

PS: The 40th anniversary is being celebrated the weekend of July 28th, 2007. Peace!

5 out of 5 stars A Truly Magical Moment.......2007-07-02

... A Truly Magical Moment ... Monterey Pop was a truly magical moment in the history of Rock and Roll. The summer of 1966 was one of the great peaks of "The SIXTIES," which from a musical perspective I believe really began in 1964 and ended in 1975, peaking in the summer of 1971. So much great music came out in this time, it is no wonder we still look back on it in total amazement.

... This double CD is a real gem of a recording, and a real boon and blessing to all of us who lived though those days, enjoying the music firsthand as it happened. This was before Woodstock, before The Concert for Bangla Desh, and before Watkins Glen. This was a rare moment in time before it all exploded like a super nova of sound out into the world; a special moment of graceful, electric, ecstatic excitement that was shared by musicians and fans alike. It was an intimate experience treasured by all who were there. This music is beaming with embryonic beauty and charm. A truly magical moment! ... YOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid
Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Lame
  • Sounds like a cheap plastic toy
  • would make you sleepy..
  • Kid's Music
  • Not soothing
 Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

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ASIN: B0001IXTU4
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

  1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e
  2. Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena
  3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement
  4. Spring Song
  5. Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement
  6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147
  7. Canon
  8. The Moldau
  9. Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune
  10. Sonata No.14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op.27
  11. Symphony No.9, New World
  12. Fur Elise, WoO 59
  13. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV267, 2nd Movement
  14. Orchestral Suite No.3 In D, Air, BWV 1068
  15. Sonata No.8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op.13
  16. Kinderscene, Op.15
  17. Waltz No.15, Lullaby

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The Lullaby Classics A Concert for Little Ears music CD is a 17-track, 35-minute concert featuring a collection of soothing classical melodies perfect to calm little ones as they wind down for nap time, bedtime or a bit of quiet time. Each piece, re-orchestrated for little ears by the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra, was specially selected to lull babies into sweet, blissful dreams. Lullaby Classics opens with ?Ç£Twinkle, Twinkle?Ç¥ variations by Mozart and includes calming and delightful melodies from composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak and Debussy. It ends with Brahms' ?Ç£Lullaby?Ç¥ tucking baby in for a cozy, restful sleep.Musical Selections:1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e, Mozart2. Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena, Bach3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement, Mozart4. Spring Song, Mendelssohn5. Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement, Mozart6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147, Bach7. Canon, Pachelbel8. The Moldau, Smetana9. Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune, Debussy10. Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op. 27, Beethoven11. Symphony No. 9, New World , Dvorak12. Fur Elise, WoO 59, Beethoven13. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV297, 2nd Movement, Vivaldi14. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D, Air, BWV 1068, Bach15. Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op. 13, Beethoven16. Kinderscene Op.15, Schumann17. Waltz No 15, Lullaby, Brahms Age: birth +Awards:* Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award (2005)* National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (2004)* National Parenting Publications Awards (2004)

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Lame.......2007-07-22

I was really disappointed in this CD. I was expecting a toned-down version of real classical music, but it sounds really fake and tinkley and weird. Not soothing at all.

1 out of 5 stars Sounds like a cheap plastic toy.......2007-06-20

I have these DVD's and I can tell you that they will not be a huge part of my baby's development. I received them as a gift from someone that thinks that all you need to do is plunk your child in front of a TV all day without giving the baby any attention. You can see why these DVD's are popular at Day Care Centers or what I like to call, "Concentration camps for baby's with lazy parents", because they know that they can sit their kid/baby in front of the TV and let them turn into a thoughtless zombie while they listen to Baby Einstein totally ruin classics by Bach and DeBussy by playing the music with very cheap midi keyboards. I can get better quality music by whistling Dixie with a mouth-full of saltine crackers.

Also, it has been proven that classical music has nothing to do with the cognitive development of young people. Now, teach them how to play piano or violin and you have yourself an actual YOUNG EINSTEIN, but listening to this kind of music does nothing for the development of the brain. It is just for lazy parents that can't sit down with their kids and play with them or read them a book.

4 out of 5 stars would make you sleepy.........2007-06-15

its a good product with very fine music and my toddler realizes that it is sleep time, if I play it. he goes to bed and sleeps after a couple songs. I have trouble in some songs are some months.. dont know why.

4 out of 5 stars Kid's Music.......2007-06-08

I bought this CD for my grandniece, but after listening to it, I determined that no one would ever play this for her except me. I would have kept it for myself but I have the grown-up versions of each of the classical masterpieces on this CD. So, I ended up returning it for a full refund. If you want your kids to be exposed to classicl music, it's a great buy. But if you don't think they will get to listen to it, don't waste your time.

Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

1 out of 5 stars Not soothing.......2007-06-07

These synthesizer versions of classical songs get really old, really fast. Worse yet, the songs are sometimes not soothing at all, especially the very first song. The song seems to get particularly loud and uptempo, which is precisely what you don't expect in a lullaby. Please listen to the sample of the first song at least before you buy.
Les Paul & Mary Ford - All-Time Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Les Paul & Mary Ford - All-Time Greatest Hits
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ASIN: B000002TF2
Release Date: 1995-11-01

Tracks:

  1. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
  2. Tennessee Waltz
  3. Mockin' Bird Hill
  4. I'm A Fool To Care
  5. Bye Bye Blues
  6. Vaya Con Dios
  7. Meet Mr. Callaghan
  8. I'm Sitting On Top Of The World
  9. Smoke Rings
  10. My Baby's Coming Home
  11. In The Good Old Summertime
  12. Whither Thou Goest

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Greatest Hits? YESSSSSSSSSSSS.......2007-04-16

Perhaps at the time, these were considered their greatest hits. I've had my LP and CD for a very long time. I can't even remember. I love it. She was like an angel singing with herself. They seemed to adore one another on the TV show. She - so beautiful - and he - just beaming at her.
Maybe it's time to do another greatest hits and call it "More Greatest Hits". Other singers do it. And maybe all of us didn't agree with their first "greatest hit". Hey, you guys out there who do these kinds of things, what's taken so long?

5 out of 5 stars great album.......2007-02-09

Every fan of Guitar music will appreciate this Album.
Les Paul is not only a great Guitarist he is an inventor of modern recording technology.
Dual track recording and his use of up to eight tracks made him an music industry icon.
Mary Ford's strong clear voice makes this duo complete.
A great Album!

2 out of 5 stars Some Glaring Omissions!.......2005-08-06

I'm a huge fan of Les Paul and after reviewing the track list on this CD, I don't see how anyone in their right mind could call it an "all time greatest hits" collection.

While tracks such as "Mockin' Bird Hill", "The World is Waiting for the Sunrise", and "Vaya Con Dios" among the duo's best loved and best known songs, I find the omission of "How High the Moon", one the their biggest hits, to be unforgiveable. Equally astonishing is why "Dry My Tears", the theme song of Les & Mary's 50s radio show, and "Cryin'", arguably the best song Mary Ford has ever sung, were excluded. I would much rather have had those tracks included in the disc than the cover version of Patti Page's "Tennessee Waltz", and the ersatz "Meet Mr. Callaghan". It's also hard to understand why the only Les Paul solo instrumental track on this disc is "Bye Bye Blues". "Lover", the song that propelled Les into the spotlight, and "Nola", a song that enjoyed worldwide popularity, were inexplicably left out.

While this is a decent collection of the work of Les Paul and Mary Ford, it is definitely NOT their all time greatest hits. The record label ought to be sued for false advertising.

5 out of 5 stars Refreshing!.......2004-12-31

I've just discovered this pair, and I'm so sorry I haven't heard them until now. Being a jazz vocalist, I'm always looking for challenging material. I have a few CDs in this genre, but the styling, and caliber of the musicians puts my other CDs to shame. I suspect k.d. lang has borrowed styling from the likes of Mary Ford, as their voices seem to lilt in the same fashion. Les Paul's ability makes me wonder if there are more than two or three guitars playing simultaneously. Many of these cuts are very subtle in their exhibition of complicated material. For those so inclined to listen, it's an auditory adventure.

5 out of 5 stars What a great sound.......1999-08-25

I am so happy that Les Paul and Mary Ford records are available. I love this one.
We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Most of us love Ella
  • Fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Notable Tribute
  • This is good, but I love Ella more than the folks trying to sing her
 We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song
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Manufacturer: Verve
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ASIN: B000PA9Q3M
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

  1. A Tisket a Tasket - Natalie Cole
  2. Lullaby Of Birdland - Chaka Khan
  3. The Lady Is a Tramp - Queen Latifah
  4. Dream a Little Dream Of Me - Diana Krall
  5. (You'll Have To Swing It) Mr. Paganini - Natalie Cole
  6. Oh Lady Be Good! - Dianne Reeves
  7. Reaching For the Moon - Lizz Wright
  8. Blues In the Night - Ledisi
  9. Miss Otis Regrets - Linda Ronstadt
  10. Someone To Watch Over Me - Gladys Knight
  11. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me - Etta James
  12. Angel Eyes - K.D. Lang
  13. Too Close For Comfort - Michael Buble
  14. You Are the Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
  15. Airmail Special - Nikki Yanofsky

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Covering songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald is a daunting endeavor, since only Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan challenge her place as the premier female jazz vocalist in history. But the late Fitzgerald inspired and influenced a wide array of talented acolytes--from Natalie Cole to k.d. lang to Dianne Reeves--many of whom gather on this spirited, Phil Ramone-produced tribute to partially benefit the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation. Cole, backed by an eager gaggle of call-and-response male worshippers, breathes fun new life into the swingy "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," while Chaka Khan, showcasing the breadth of her range, delivers a transporting rendition of the enchanting jazz blues "Lullaby of Birdland." (The two also team up for a delicious scat-fest on "Mr. Paganini.") If lang is equally transfixing on the ballad "Angel Eyes," it's newcomer Ledisi who steals the show with "Blues in the Night," her expansive soprano often mimicking a muted or full-tilt trumpet, one of Fitzgerald's hallmarks. Performances from Etta James and Nikki Yanofsky also rivet, even if Diana Krall and Hank Jones's "Dream a Little Dream of Me" comes across as a little too sleepy, and Gladys Knight is probably not the best singer for "Someone to Watch Over Me." The album surprises with a live duet ("You Are the Sunshine of My Life") between Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder, recorded at the 1977 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Although it seems tacked on, it doesn't grate nearly as much as Michael Bublé's "Too Close for Comfort," so slick it would put an eel to shame. Skip over that transgression, and turn to the antidote of Lizz Wright's sultry take on the melancholy "Reaching for the Moon," which plumbs emotional depths not even the ever-joyous Great Lady managed to attain. --Alanna Nash

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A star-studded album from legendary producer Phil Ramone pays tribute to one of the most celebrated female vocalists of all time, Ella Fitzgerald.

This CD includes performers such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Krall, Michael Buble, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Ledisi, Lizz Wright, Queen Latifah, Etta James, Gladys Knight, Linda Ronstadt, Dianne Reeves and more.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Most of us love Ella.......2007-08-01

A very nice collections of songs. It's clear that most performers LOVE Ella, however found that some songs have the singer a little uninspired, and certainly lacking the love for music that Ella had. The Stevie Wonder/Ella duet however makes this a must have CD.

5 out of 5 stars Fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-08-01

Loved it - play it at the office when I do paperwork. I play Ella when I'm happy and Billie Holiday when I'm sad. I play a lot of Ella

4 out of 5 stars We all Love Ella.......2007-07-18

I love Ella but this one some of the artists just don't do her songs justice.

4 out of 5 stars Notable Tribute.......2007-07-16

This CD is a very good tribute to Ella. All the artists added thier own style without losing the essence of the performer they all admired.

4 out of 5 stars This is good, but I love Ella more than the folks trying to sing her.......2007-07-03

My favorite part of this collection was Ella and Stevie Wonder singing "Sunshine of my Life." The blend of their voices was amazing. If it possibly could have been done, I'd love to have seen the video of this performance.

Of the tributes, Ledisi's "Blues in the Night" blew me away. Her vocalese imitation of a trumpet was one of the best impressions I have ever heard.

I also liked hearing Natalie Cole and Chaka Khan in duet on "If you can't sing it, you'll have to swing it." Etta James' alto was definitely refreshing on "Wait til you hear from me." She's the only woman on the CD with a voice in the lower registers and definitely different from the other vocalists.

WOW Hits 2007
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 WOW Hits 2007
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Wow Gospel Hits
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ASIN: B000HOJQYK
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

  1. Lifesong - Casting Crowns
  2. So Long Self - Mercyme
  3. How Great Is OUr God - Chris Tomlin
  4. My Saviour My God - Aaron Shust
  5. This Man - Jeremy Camp
  6. Held - Natalie Grant
  7. Cry Out To Jesus - Third Day
  8. Only Grace - Matthew West
  9. Wholly Yours - David Crowder*Band
  10. What If - Nichole Nordeman
  11. Welcome Home (You) - Brian Littrell
  12. I Am - Mark Schultz
  13. Here I Am - Michael W. Smith
  14. I Am Free - Newsboys
  15. Without You - Big Daddy Weave
  16. Happy - Ayiesha Woods

Tracks:

  1. Let Go - BarlowGirl
  2. Burn For You (Shortwave Radio Remix) - Tobymac
  3. Who I Am Hates Who I've Been - Relient K
  4. We Live - Superchick
  5. Everything You Ever Wanted - Hawk Nelson
  6. Ready For You - Kutless
  7. Dead Man (Carry Me) - Jars Of Clay
  8. We - Joy Williams
  9. I'm Mot Alright - Sanctus Real
  10. Fearless - Building 429
  11. Alive - Rebecca St. James
  12. All That I Am - The Afters
  13. Free - Shawn McDonald
  14. Fire - Krystal Meyers
  15. I Can't Do This - Plumb
  16. Sounds Of Melodies - Leeland
  17. Can't Go On - Group 1 Crew

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DESCRIPTION: The WOW franchise features the most successful gospel singles of the year with a 2 CD set and a companion DVD. WOW Gospel 2007 is the newest addition to this highly-anticipated series, and will no doubt feature the biggest gospel radio singles of 2006. WOW Gospel will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, so it is sure to be the most spectacular yet!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I love this CD.......2007-07-12

I love this series of cds. My favorite in this set is the "pink" cd, which seems to be a little edgier. Even my hubby will listen.

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-06-13

I love it!! I have just started listening to Christian music again and this is full of uplifting songs.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT!.......2007-05-14

Songs are super and inspirational. All artists are great except Natalie Grant, who I personally don't care for! Other than that---exceptional CD!

5 out of 5 stars Great Contemporary Christian Songs.......2007-05-13

Bought for my son. He loves it! This is the fourth year in a row he has asked for the WOW Hits! They are all great.

5 out of 5 stars Great collection!.......2007-04-25

This 2 cd set is a great collection of Christian music. CD 1 has excellent tracks...most of which are heard on KLOVE radio. CD 2 has a lot of "non-mainstream" Christian tracks which are pretty good. Out of the last 4 years of these, this one is the best!
Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Great mucic with great package
  • Stax & back to my youth.
 Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Manufacturer: Stax
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ASIN: B000KP62UM
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. GEE WHIZ (LOOK AT HIS EYES) - Carla Thomas
  2. LAST NIGHT - The Mar-Keys
  3. YOU DON'T MISS YOUR WATER - William Bell
  4. GREEN ONIONS - Booker T. & The MGs
  5. WALKING THE DOG - Rufus Thomas
  6. I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG (TO STOP NOW) - Otis Redding
  7. CANDY - The Astors
  8. RESPECT - Otis Redding
  9. YOU DON'T KNOW LIKE I KNOW - Sam & Dave
  10. I WANT SOMEONE - The Mad Lads
  11. HOLD ON I'M COMIN' - Sam & Dave
  12. LET ME BE GOOD TO YOU - Carla Thomas
  13. YOUR GOOD THING (IS ABOUT TO END) - Mable John
  14. KNOCK ON WOOD - Eddie Floyd
  15. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
  16. TRAMP - Otis & Carla
  17. SOUL FINGER - The Bar-Keys
  18. BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN - Albert King
  19. SOUL MAN - Sam & Dave
  20. (SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY - Otis Redding
  21. I GOT A SURE THING - Ollie & The Nightingales
  22. SOUL LIMBO - Booker T. & The MGs
  23. I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL (TO LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO) - Eddie Floyd
  24. WHAT A MAN - Linda Lyndell
  25. PRIVATE NUMBER - William Bell & Judy Clay
  26. WHO'S MAKING LOVE - Johnnie Taylor
  27. I FORGOT TO BE YOUR LOVER - William Bell
  28. I LIKE WHAT YOU'RE DOING (TO ME) - Carla Thomas

Tracks:

  1. TIME IS TIGHT - Booker T. & The MGs
  2. SO I CAN LOVE YOU - The Emotions
  3. WALK ON BY - Isaac Hayes
  4. DO THE FUNKY CHICKEN - Rufus Thomas
  5. JODY'S GOT YOUR GIRL AND GONE - Johnnie Taylor
  6. MR. BIG STUFF - Jean Knight
  7. NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE - Isaac Hayes
  8. WHATCHA SEE IS WHATCHA GET - The Dramatics
  9. RESPECT YOURSELF - The Staple Singers
  10. THEME FROM SHAFT - Isaac Hayes
  11. SON OF SHAFT - The Bar-Kays
  12. THAT'S WHAT LOVE WILL MAKE YOU DO - Little Milton
  13. I'VE BEEN LONELY FOR SO LONG - Frederick Knight
  14. HEARSAY - Soul Children
  15. IN THE RAIN - The Dramatics
  16. I'LL TAKE YOU THERE - The Staple Singers
  17. STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN - Mel & Tim
  18. DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE - The Temprees
  19. IF YOU'RE READY (COME GO WITH ME) - The Staple Singers
  20. CHEAPER TO KEEP HER - Johnnie Taylor
  21. I'LL BE THE OTHER WOMAN - Soul Children
  22. WOMAN TO WOMAN - Shirley Brown

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When Concord Music purchased Fantasy Records in 2006, the bulging Stax catalog came along for the ride. Not a bad deal, especially since Stax remains one of the richest and most vital sources of '60s and '70s soul, blues, and R&B. The newly reactivated label's debut release is a lavishly boxed double-disc set of 50 highlights--as opposed to hits--from the Memphis label's voluminous vaults to celebrate its 50th anniversary. All the usual suspects appear, including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayes, Johnnie Taylor, Eddie Floyd, Albert King, and the Staple Singers. But the compilers deliver a well-rounded, even eclectic collection by including tracks from such relatively obscure acts as the Astors, Ollie & the Nightingales, the Mad Lads, Linda Lyndell, and Mable John, whose "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)" is one of the great lost soul treasures. Propelled in large part by house band Booker T. & the MGs, the majority of these songs have become integral threads in the fabric of American soul. Even at two and a half hours, there's not a dull moment here. That is a testament not just to the Stax musicians, but to a label whose artists defined a classic sound that remains as timeless, relevant, influential, and electrifying as when it was recorded. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

FIRST TIME EVER! 50 GREATEST STAX HITS IN A SPECIAL 2CD BOXED SET. Set includes chart toppers by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Booker T & the MGs, Isaac Hayes, The Staples Singers, Johnnie Taylor, and more

*Packaged in a UNIQUE HARD COVER BOX with LENTICULAR COVER ART *EVERY MAJOR STAX AND STAX-ATLANTIC HIT from the label's 1960s and 70s heyday. *THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STAX HITS COLLECTION EVER! *Release coincides with the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAX *DIGITALLY REMASTERED *Features a MULTI-PAGE BOOKLET with notes from "Soulsville USA: The Story of Stax" by noted soul music historian Rob Bowman

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Before and After.......2007-07-21

In 1968 there was a changing of the guard at Stax and the results were dramatic. The whole approach to making music so changed (along with so much else in the world at the time) that you hear two almost seperate catalogues. For me, the earlier period just defined "soul" and that music and those musicians hold a very special place in my world. Stax most likely sold a lot more records in the latter period.

It is still a very worthwhile collection as it makes the transition really clear musically and the booklet in the box does a decent job of lending insight into the inner workings of Stax and the folks involved.

I also found it interesting that the best known songs and artists still stood out from the more obscure ones. The public got it right in this reviewer's opinion. The downside to that is that I didn't find many hidden gems.

5 out of 5 stars stax of hits.......2007-07-07

STAX have a reputation for pure soul as opposed to a certain label who
'motored' off in to a commercial watering-down of black music.Here we have
a generous fifty tracks on two cds of real soul music,not all hits,but all
representative of what STAX could do.A great compilation!

5 out of 5 stars Two and a half magic hours.......2007-06-19

When "The Summer of Love" enters the conversation, most of us mean San Francisco, 1967. Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead. Be-Ins. Flower Power. Sgt. Pepper.

If by "love" we mean white kids from all over the country convening in urban crash pads --- well, that sets the bar pretty low, doesn't it? Given the opportunity, we could have done that. A lot of us would, even now. Just tell us where to show up.

A year before Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed there, it was a lot harder to show the love in Memphis. And yet, in an ancient movie theater in South Memphis, black and white musicians made some of the most inspired music we'll ever hear.

Let Motown own the slicker-than-snail-snot "commercial" franchise of urban black music.

And nine bows to Atlantic, with 18 singles on the Billboard Hot One Hundred Charts in the late Spring of 1967 --- ranging from Aretha Franklin doing the unofficial black national anthem ("Respect") to the white Long Island band, the Young Rascals. The only other competition Stax had in this rarified interracial zone in the late `60s: Sly & the Family Stone.

At Stax, something wonderful flourished, and it's in the grooves for all to hear --- starting with an interracial house band backing up such megawatt soul signers as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Rufus Thomas and Eddie Floyd. Their influences were various: rock, pop, country, blues. Mixed together, they produced music that was at once familiar and not --- music that jarred the ear just enough that you had to listen to it.

But "produced" isn't quite the right word. At Stax, they mostly recorded "live." Even when they didn't, the theater's acoustics made music sound "live." As a result, you heard an excitement --- a vibrancy --- in these records that was available nowhere else in American popular music. Just listen to one of the 50 songs on the Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration when the horns --- horns! --- kick in and you'll remember how exciting music could be.

There was so much talent on the label it was able to survive the December '67 plane crash that killed Otis Redding and two-thirds of his backup band. The reason: Stax had the Staples Singers coming on strong. And Stax had Issac Hayes.

You remember "Shaft" --- "can you dig it?" But Hayes also self-produced "Hot Buttered Soul", a record that featured an unlikely 18-minute version of "By the Time I Got to Phoenix." This was as radically different from `60s pop music as Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."

This two-CD boxed set has hits galore: "Green Onions", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", "Knock on Wood", "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "Respect Yourself." It also has songs you don't know, oddities that sure sound like hits.

The through-line: men and women singing one love song after another. The music can be raw --- loss makes for even better songs than happiness --- but I don't think I'm making it up when I say the primary ingredient of that music is love. First, of course, love of music, pure and simple. But more, love of the historical moment, love of the knowledge that when we're creating together, there's no reason we can't get along.

This Stax set is testimony to a grand idea, now honored too often only with empty words. It's also great fun, music that holds its own with the best pop this country has ever produced --- music so enjoyable you can forget the moral it contains.

5 out of 5 stars Great mucic with great package.......2007-05-21

This is terrific music. These 50 songs will be among the best you will own in your life. No fillers.

4 out of 5 stars Stax & back to my youth........2007-05-20

I am one of the original English fans from the 60's era & the music really took me back to my teenage years. Very good double cd & very speedy delivery service.
A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Great introduction to alternative performers
  • half & half
  • Joni Mitchel lovers will really love this one
  • Bad Beyond Belief
  • Who thought this was a good idea?
 A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NJXCG2
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

  1. FREE MAN IN PARIS - Sufjan Stevens
  2. THE BOHO DANCE - Bjork
  3. DREAMLAND - Caetano Veloso
  4. DON'T INTERRUPT THE SORROW - Brad Mehldau
  5. FOR THE ROSES - Cassandra Wilson
  6. A CASE OF YOU - Prince
  7. BLUE - Sarah McLachlan
  8. LADIES OF THE CANYON - Annie Lennox
  9. MAGDALENA LAUNDRIES - Emmylou Harris
  10. EDITH AND THE KINGPIN - Elvis Costello
  11. HELP ME - k.d. lang
  12. RIVER - James Taylor

Amazon.com

Tribute records live or die by the performers' ability to interpret the subject's work in new and inventive frameworks, or by how well they evoke the spirit of the original recordings. Joni Mitchell's poetic folk and jazz offers infinite possibilities for the former, which makes the notion of this collection by indie rockers, pop divas, and country and folk practitioners most appealing. Not surprisingly, for most of the men it turns out to be more of an intellectual exercise than an emotional foray (Elvis Costello's harder take on "Edith and the Kingpin," Sufjan Stevens's jumbled sonic landscape on "Free Man in Paris"). But there are some breathtaking performances from the women, starting with Björk's wide-eyed cover of "The Bojo Dance" and moving on to Cassandra Wilson's mahogany-voiced "For the Roses," Emmylou Harris's devastating reading of "The Magdalene Laundries," and Sarah McLachlan's goosebump-raising "Blue," where her vocals approximate Mitchell's so thoroughly some folks might be fooled. Hands down, the most peculiar track is Prince's doo-woppy "A Case of You," which nearly defies description. The project got started in the late '90s and was finished only recently, which probably accounts for a stilted unevenness and seeming lack of continuity. Think of this as an interesting companion to Mitchell's vast and vital body of work. But the revered Lady of the Canyon doubtless deserves a far more comprehensive and well-executed homage. --Alanna Nash

Album Description

A Tribute to Joni Mitchell features a strikingly eclectic roster of artists who share Mitchell's fierce intelligence, musical sophistication, and boundary-pushing experimentalism. The creative interpretations of some of her best-known songs illustrate Mitchell's breadth as a composer and lyricist while putting something of a unique flavor on the chosen songs.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great introduction to alternative performers.......2007-07-29

I have been a fan of Joni Mitchell's music since the 1970's when my college roommate introduced me to her first album. This album introduced me to some other performers I might like and showed me new ways to interpert some of my favorite works. It also forced me to re-examine some of the songs I had previously neglected. Some of the renditions are not successful but that is OK since Joni Mitchell herself does not succeed 100% of the time.

3 out of 5 stars half & half.......2007-07-25

Skip the opening track - an unpleasant dada-esque rendition of Free Man in Paris. In fact, skip the first 4 or 5 tracks. Once you get to Cassandra Wilson, the CD really takes off. If you download it on iTunes you miss Annie Lennox's "Ladies of the Canyon," which is worth the price of the whole cd. Also beautiful are the tracks by kd lang, elvis costello, sarah mclaughlin, and emmy lou harris.

5 out of 5 stars Joni Mitchel lovers will really love this one.......2007-07-13

This is a great tribute to Joni from artists that understand the true feeling of Joni and her songs. James Taylor ,Katie Lang and Sara capture her the best.

1 out of 5 stars Bad Beyond Belief.......2007-07-10

Amaze your friends with the worst tribute compilation ever recorded. Wow them with a rendition of Free Man in Paris that sounds as if it were arranged and recorded by a first year music student with access to too many horns. See to believe. Bring your camera.

1 out of 5 stars Who thought this was a good idea?.......2007-07-10

A tribute album to Dylan makes sense. After all, Dylan can't sing and it has been proven time after time that his words, in the hands of others, really shine. But Joni Mitchell? It's hard to imagine a more beautiful and original voice. These artists do nothing to add to her body of work. While all talented in their own right, when singing Joni's tunes they offer pale reflections of the original works at best. This album seems like nothing more than a half baked money making scheme and should not be supported.

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