Holding On

Holding On

Track Listings

1. Holding On

2. Send Her My Love [#]

3. Again 2 Be Found [Live]

4. Stand Up [Live]

5. 4 U

6. Holding On [CD-ROM Track]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Taken from the melodic rock vocalist's 2002 album, Prism. The title track is backed with five non-LP tracks, 'Send Her My Love' (prev. unreleased), 'Again 2 Be Found' (recorded live at The Gods Festival 2002), 'Stand Up' (recorded live at The Gods Festival 2002), '4 U' (from the Love Parade album) & the video for the title track. Soto started his career with Yngwie Malmsteen & worked with Axel Rudi Pell, Talisman, Kuni, Eyes, Takara & several other bands. Frontiers Records. 2002.

Tracks:

Shenandoah
Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
Early In The Morning
The Lordly Hudson
At Howard Hawks' House
Holding Each Other
The Lass From The Low Countree
Recuerdo
Nocturne
Sure On This Shining Night
Fur (Murray The Furrier)
Over The Piano
Black Max (As Told By The De Kooning Boys)
Slugging A Vampire
Two Little Flowers
General William Booth Enters Into Heaven
The Lamb
I Wonder As I Wander
At The River
Long Time Ago
Lean Away
American Anthem

Customer Reviews:

okay.......2007-01-05

I heard wonderful things about this recording... but was a little disappointed. It is good, but nothing spectacular.

A promise about to be fulfilled.......2006-12-17

Not all of EMI's Debut seeries make it to the U.S., but since this one features an American singer, it did (as did the one featuring rising pianist Jonathan Biss). Nathan gunn is certainly well kn0wn now, after high-profile Met appearances in The Magic Flute and Harbison's An American Tragedy. The past few years have seen him mature, even though his voice will never be heroic. Gunn is very well suited to songs, although he makes a moving (and physically handsome) Billy Budd.

Her he sounds a little stiff, and he cannot carry off the numbers that re comic (Bolcom's Fur) or popular (Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?), but his straightforward masculinity works extremely well in Gene Scheer's Holding Each Other, he has enough poetry for Barber's Sure on This Shining Night, and just enough savoir faire for Rorem's Early One Morning. The voice itself isn't intrinsically beautiful, which may in the end mean that Gunn falls behind young counterparts like Gerald Finley and Simon Keenlyside, both of whom he resembles. Even so, this is a nice debut, and one can say that gunn's promise is being fulfilled.

Amazing collection - amazing voice........2006-02-22

Nathan Gunn has chosen a collection of mostly obscure songs and has applied his remarkable baritone voice to music not usually in the operatic repetoire. What results is a CD of depth, some humor, and extraordinary listenability. It's nice to see one of my favorite opera stars branch out. Bravo!

Amazing recordings.......2006-01-02

I first listened to this recording at the recommendation of a voice teacher and I am eternally grateful. I strongly recommend this album. Nathan Gunn is an extremely talented singer. As a singer myself (also a baritone like Nathan Gunn) I find much in his voice to model.

Nathan Gunn has an extremely beautiful voice, superb technique and execution, and has a very natural sound. There is an old steriotype of opera as sounding forced or artificial, but Nathan Gunn does a great job of avoiding this. He does a great job of communicating the "story" of the song to the listener, and I frequently found myself taken to the world of the song. Listening to many of his songs are like opening a good book and Nathan Gunn takes you there.

Highly recommended.

First Rate Singing!.......2005-12-20

I only recently discovered Mr. Gunn, but after hearing this recording, it makes me wonder why his name has eluded me for so long. Simply put, Nathan Gunn sings like a god! His voice is pure, and hypnotically beautiful to listen to. Turn on this CD and you will be wrapped in the most luxurious blanket of sound--his phrasing is impeccable, and his dynamics are wonderfully varied without being affected. His recording of Barber's "Nocturne" is haunting. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" shows he isn't afraid of low notes, and the ending has some of the most spectacular high notes I've ever heard from a baritone. The Copland songs are also well done, as are the two John Jacob Niles selections. I wasn't familiar with Gene Scheer's songs prior to this CD, but they are all quite remarkable, though most especially "Lean Away" and "American Anthem." This is the best addition to my CD collection in a long time. I'm only saddened by the fact he doesn't have more recordings available. Mr. Gunn, I know you're busy with your opera schedule, but for those of us who can't make it to New York to see you in person, please record another CD!

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Sir Charles Jones Does It Again

Thank You for Holding On
Sir Charles Jones
Manufacturer: Jumpin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Blues | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000GE78S2
Release Date: 2006-07-11

Tracks:

Lords Prayer
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Thank You for Holding On - LaTocha Scott
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Product Description

13 New Tracks including "Never Miss A Good Thing", "Drop That Thang", "Daddy's Little Girl", "B.A.B.Y Love", 'Running To You", etc

Customer Reviews:

Sir Charles Jones Does It Again.......2006-10-30

I ain't going to write no lengthy review. All I can say is If you've heard of Sir Charles Jones then you already know what he brings to the table. If you haven't heard of him then pick up his VERY first CD "Sir Charles Jones" and I'll guarantee that you will get every CD he has ever released.
"Thanks for holding On" is another outstanding CD since he haven't release one in several years but the man is an exceptional singer, Musician and songwriter and I love every single song on this Cd.
Just put it on and let it play.
Case closed!!!

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Holding on for Brighter Days
27
Manufacturer: Relapse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PMGQX8
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Brighter Days
heaven owes me one
closer to you
1001 gods
a million years
half life
windows and glass
gullfoss
the downfall of the upright
Sorrow's crown(+ 2 videos for "brighter days")

Album Description

Fronted by the enchanting vocals of Maria Christopher, 27's evocative rock/trip-hop/pop fusion exists in the space between dusk and dawn, where dreams and imagination collide. Translucent, ghostly melodies frame gorgeous songs as sublime as they are striking. Housed in extensive new packaging, and featuring new tracks and videos alike, Holding On For Brighter Days is an essential album for the open-minded, contemporary music fan.

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NEW MATERIAL FOR FANS
IT'S NOT THE SAVOY BROWN I EXPECTED
Hold On, I'm Comin'!!!
fanfare
like the good old days

The Blues Keep Me Holding On
Savoy Brown
Manufacturer: Lightyear
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IXUW
Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

Going Down To Mobile
She's Leaving
That's All I Want Baby
The Blues Keep Me Holding On
Bad Shape
Mississippi Steamboat
Ain't No Need To Worry
Headline News
Little Red Rooster
When You've Got A Good Friend
Everybody Says They Want It

Customer Reviews:

NEW MATERIAL FOR FANS.......2007-04-23

If you new to Savoy Brown, I would suggest you get some of their studio albums from the late 60s to middle 70s. At that time, they had a very good keyboard player with some very nice solos, and the material and production was much better than this disc, which sounds like it was recorded on home gear using a computer for mixing. It does list a studio, but that is hard to believe. This offering still sounds ok: has a raw dirty sound, although somewhat muffled. The keyboard is gone except for some crudely added piano. Many songs end abruptly. On one selection, a harmonica keeps on going after the band stops. But the good news is that there are 5 very good blues rock numbers, although they are simple and loose their interest after maybe 10 plays. These tunes are: headline news, going down to mobile, she's leaving, the blues keep me holding on, and when you got a good friend (Not the Carol King song). These are mostly John Lee Hooker, but with good solid rhythm. The lead singer on most songs is the bass player, a black dude, with a fairly good voice: Nathaniel Peterson. Leo Lyons of Ten Years After plays bass on 3 tracks. Kim sings on 3 tracks. There are 2 slow blues. I like, Bad Shape, with some very good blues feeling vocals by Nathaniel, and good guitar by Kim. (On the slow songs, I wish Kim would play less notes, with more melody.) That's all I want baby, is a rockabilly selection. Two jump tunes, but, I can live without the solo acoustic blues song. The CD's artwork is not in color, but has a picture depicting each selection. There is some nice guitar interplay between Kim and Duke Robillard on the last song, a jump blues. Finally, if you are more into straight blues, you will like this CD more than me. I do like the traditional approach, but prefer the blues rock style. I almost forgot; Kim spends most of his time on steel guitar slide backing--less solos--but the audio quality is not so hot. So, if you are a fan, here is new material.

IT'S NOT THE SAVOY BROWN I EXPECTED.......2005-01-28

In 1968 I moved to Berkeley from the LA area where I grew up. The music scene was fascinating; I remember listening to Savoy Brown's recordings in my tiny apartment near the University. I thought the vocals on A Step Further were edgy, creative and powerful. At the time I was also listening to a lot of John Mayall with Eric Clapton in addition to all of the San Francisco Bands (Quicksilver, It's a Beautiful Day, etc. etc.)Now, in 2004 I am re-living my late '60's era. My mistake was not researching the vocalist on previous Savoy Brown albums. What I thought I was getting was the incredible vocal stylings of Chris Youlden. Instead, Kim Simmonds lends his talents to this album, but they just don't move me at all. I hope others will realize this before purchasing this CD. It just doesn't hold up to other recordings by SB.

Hold On, I'm Comin'!!!.......2003-09-30

Released in 1999, The Blues Keep Me Holding On marks the beginning of the Savoy Brown renaissance, meaning that Kim would once again settle for no less than outstanding material, the best musicians, and excellent albums. Nathaniel Peterson's vocals and Tom Compton's tasteful drumming provide a fabulous blues backup to Kim's guitar virtuosity. He chases after "Little Red Rooster" with a cleaver, hacking it to pieces and then magically reassembling the reconstructed bird like a phoenix. (Much better than the acoustic band version on his 1986 effort, Slow Train.) Also, his National steel playing truly shines on "Going Down to Mobile" and he attacks the boogie of "Everybody Says They Want It" with renewed vigor. Petersen, SB's first black lead vocalist since Bryce Portius from the Shake Down days, brims with passion on "Bad Shape" and delivers the message with conviction during the political number "Headline News". Similarly inspired, Kim's own vocals are starting to gain confidence, as "When You've Got A Good Friend" and "Mississippi Steamboat" are sung with authentic fervor. Finally, numerous guest musicians contribute to the record's success, most notably SB (and Foghat) alumnus Roger Earle and Cajun guitar whiz Duke Roubillard on "That's All I Want Baby"; they play while Kim swaggers the vocals. In short, The Blues Keep Me Holding On heralds a renewed committment by Kim and Co to passion and excellence in music. If you love both blues and boogie, then get this album and hold on tight for the ride of your life.

fanfare.......2001-04-15

let me start out by saying this album/CD is essential to those of us who have seen Kim Simmonds live and know his capabilty.the first four cuts in my opinion are teasers and show versatality.then comes Bad Shape which just previews Kims guitar work,a few more versitile cuts and Kim cuts loose a little more with great finger work on Little Red Rooster that still doesn't show his full capabilities as those of us who have seen Savoy brown and know what Kim Simmonds is capable of.its a must have for those who have just discovered this group or are just into blues and music.simply a great rating for a great group who deserve every star.Blue Matter by the way is also up there among others that contain Savoy way back when,Raw Sienna[the album],chris youlden,lonesome Dave among other former Savoy Brown members.all in all its just great

like the good old days.......2001-03-27

I can still remember when I saw savoy brown perform as backup for Led Zepplin along with Jethro Tull.both of which I went out and bought the next day along with Zeps first.the moment I heard kim simmonds do his riffs on guitar I knew thats what I wanted for my own group.the blazing instumentals really rock even though its supposed to be a blues band and dave[aka lonesome dave]is no longer with them.he was also a great guitarist who went on to form the now defunked Foghat.if your a blues or rock fan you'll want this album as kim only proves he gets better with age.hes second to none in a class by himself.stevie ray vaughn came close but kim outdoes himself on this one,shades of old.like mikey says "try it you'll like it"you can take that to the bank.I do not joke when it comes to music seriously!

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Old school melody: old school sentiment; new school style.

Holding On To life
DeYansa
Manufacturer: Silver Kamel Audio
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CNCBES
Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

Holding On To Life
Our Father
Africa Calling
Strong Woman
Prevail
Let Love Reign
I'm Falling
What A Difference A Day Makes
Give You My Love
When We Find Jah
Pain And Sorrow
Good People
Where Do We Go From Here?
Anniversary Dub

Product Description

Deyansa breaks onto the scene with a CD of inner strength and fortitude Deyansa was born Wayne Fearon in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica in 1973 and while he was always singing and writing songs it wasn’t till 12 years ago that he got serious and started to write down his lyrics and working out the songs on his acoustic guitar. Deyansa hooked up with fellow Jamaicans, Keith Senior and Jonathan Ford. The band toured with such reggae dignitaries as Culture, Meditations, Augustus Pablo, Cutty Ranks, and even Gregory Isaacs! Giving their able support on tours that took them throughout the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Keith Senior and Jonathan Ford had been session musicians for Coxsone Dodd, Lee “The Upsetter” Perry, and Ms. Pottinger performing on many hit songs. They also worked on such great projects as “The Black Ark Dub” and “The Upsetters” albums. Keith is a multi-talented musician who is very comfortable in the studio no matter what instrument you place in front of him, keyboards, bass and rhythm guitar, or drums. Jonathan is an accomplished bass player and was one of the original members of the Rhythm 1000 band. Rounding off the core of Riddim Zone is Ian Joseph, a drummer with a passion who hails from the tropical islands of Trinidad & Tobago. He joined the band two years ago after touring in Asia. Deyansa and Riddim Zone are here. Holding On To Life – SKCD025 Produced and Arranged by Silver Kamel 2005 ©

Customer Reviews:

Old school melody: old school sentiment; new school style........2006-05-07

A wonderfully strong old school type debut from rootsman Deyansa. Organic instrumentation including flute and harmonica on stellar, mainly, all original roots and lovers rhythms while the man proclaims in his melodic rough tenor: "now i'm free from oppression/ i rejoice in the light of redemption." even when Deyansa's down: "woman, you tripped me and i'm falling/ now i'm bruised up with all your love." he's still upbeat.
a modern, positive message album, reminiscent in tone and sentiment of some of Bunny Wailer and I Jahman Levi's stuff: of the scene but apart from it.
the best roots album of 2005? easily the best debut.

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Cookin!

Holding on to What Counts
Chip Stephens Trio
Manufacturer: Capri Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MEYJFQ
Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

Cookin' at the Continental
Pretty Little Puppet
Everything I Love
Epistrophy
Smiles Surrender
Passion Dance
Holding on to What Counts
Beans & Weenies
My Little Package
Medley: Up a Lazy River/Sweet Georgia Brown/Dig [Medley]

Customer Reviews:

Cookin!.......2007-06-05

The first cut alone here is worth the price of the album--its what led me to buy it when I heard it on the radio--because unfortunately, I had never heard of Mr. Stephens before. But he plays just the kind of virtuoso, hard-swinging piano that I like to listen to again and again. I knew "Cookin" from Phineas Newborn's version of it, but I think Stephens' version is even better--those opening breaks are amazing. The rest of the songs are good, too, with some nice, complex counterpoint rhythm work on Epistrophy, and some laid back, Benny Green/Oscar Peterson type block chords on "Beans and Weenies." If you are a fan of straight-ahead, in-the-pocket jazz piano played with incredible, but not over the top technique, check this album out.

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Holding On To Hand Grenades

Manufacturer: Midriff Records
ProductGroup: Music
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Question What You Live For
Holding On
Manufacturer: Bridge Nine Records
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ASIN: B00007FE4K
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

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TRICKY! TRICKY! TRICKY!
a smooth elevator ride

Holding on to Love
Various Artists
Manufacturer: K-Tel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Miss You Like Crazy
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All By Myself
Greatest Love Of All
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Customer Reviews:

TRICKY! TRICKY! TRICKY!.......2000-07-06

THIS CD IS VERY DECEIVING. I ALSO BOUGHT THIS CD FOR ONE SONG AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. I KNEW THERE HAD TO BE A REASON THAT THIS CD WAS SO CHEAP. AS SOON AS I REALISED WHAT THIS CD REALLY WAS I PUT THIS CD AWAY. I WILL NEVER LISTEN TO IT AGAIN. A TRUE WASTE OF MONEY.

a smooth elevator ride.......1999-11-19

this album is instrumental... i didn't figure this out until i actually HAD the album in my CD player... i bought it for one song, but i must say, i didn't know Sailing was accompanied by ... i think it's a tuba. it's a good album if you're studying, or working on something, or if you're just cleaning house, or if you're reading... if you want to sing along, pick something else.

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Odd But Compelling

Within Our House

Manufacturer: Friday Music
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No More Fear of Flying

ASIN: B0002VEVYI
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

Intro: Revd. Geoffrey Willis - Gary Brooker, Geoffrey Williams
Pastime With Good Company
Mattachins
Linden Lea
Holding On
Salty Dog
Hide and Seek
Within Our House
Steal Away
Gospel Train
Peace in the Valley
Nothing But the Truth
Long Goodbye
Jesus on the Mainline
Psalm for St. Mary
Whiter Shade of Pale

Album Description

When Procol Harum's Gary Brooker wanted to organize a concert to help raise money for the beautiful 13th Century church of St. Mary & All Saints in rural Surrey, England, he not only chose some of his finest musician friends to help out with the cause, but he also went on to record the event and release it on a fan club cd in a very limited run of 1000 units. This rare release Within Our House went on to become a highly collectable recording when the obvious happened as it sold out in a matter of days. However, with Gary Brooker's blessings, Friday Music is now releasing this fine live recording for the first time in North America, to go along with the extensive Procol Harum Remasters series.

Procol Harum classics like "A Salty Dog" and "Holding On" get the five star treatment from this eclectic group of musicians. Brooker's vocals and piano work are stellar throughout the recording and his emotional readings of the gospel and religious material is second to none, as his interpretation of the classic Elvis Presley hit "Peace in the Valley" really conveys the true meaning of this charitable event.

Other Procol Harum favorites like "The Long Goodbye" and the classic "Nothing but the Truth" are truly inspiring in the church environment, as the album closes with a heart rendering version of their number one classic "A Whiter Shade of Pale."

The applause you will hear from this lucky audience will attest that this was a successful night for everyone involved with this wonderful event. This newly remastered Friday Music disc bring this fine concert to light for the first time in North America. Procol Harum fans rejoice!

Customer Reviews:

Odd But Compelling.......2005-04-25

This benefit concert, recorded September 28, 1996 in a big old stone church, features an odd combination of spirituals, madrigals, old Procol tunes and one Elvis impersonation. Backing Gary Brooker are a gospel choir, string quartet, and the Gary Brooker Ensemble, four musicians who are NOT introduced as the New Procol Harum.

Procol fans will surely enjoy the Procol tunes, but the unabashed religious nature of many of the other tunes may throw them off. The acoustics are grand and Gary sounds great, but one wonders exactly which market this release is aimed for. Hopefully the concert raised all the funds needed, because the program here -- part classical, part Christian, part rock & roll -- seems destined to find few devotees of all three.

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