People Get Ready [Import]

People Get Ready [Import]

People Get Ready [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. You Keep Me Hangin' On
2. Ticket to Ride
3. My World Is Empty Without You
4. Take Me for a Little While
5. Soutgun
6. Eleanor Rigby
7. People Get Ready
8. Golden Age Dreams

People Get Ready,Vanilla Fudge,Hallmark Records,Acid Rock,Experimental Rock,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Psychedelic,Rock
Allure of Sanctuary
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Allure of Sanctuary
  • Allure of Sanctuary
  • A Brilliant Piano Album (reviewed by Stephen Cairns at [...])
  • Allure of Sanctuary
  • from Solo Piano Publications
 Allure of Sanctuary
Karen Marie Garrett
Manufacturer: Karen Marie Garrett Publishing, Waterstreet Records and Publishing Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BGQXKE
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

  1. Tip Toe Dancer (Kathryn's Song)
  2. Lake EWOK Muse (Piano & Cello)
  3. Simple Things
  4. Allure of Sanctuary
  5. Welcome B.
  6. The Green Hills
  7. Gnossienne No 1
  8. Gnossienne No 2
  9. Gnossienne No 3
  10. Will's Song
  11. Toll of War
  12. Lake EWOK Muse Reprise (Piano Solo)

Album Description

A STUNNING CD RELEASE BY KAREN MARIE GARRETT AND LEGENDARY PRODUCER WILL ACKERMAN, creator of Windham Hill Records, gold and platinum record producer, and Grammy Award-Winning recording artist.

Recorded between George Lucas' Skywalker Sound Studios in Marin County, California and Mr. Ackerman's Imaginary Road Studio in Windham County, Vermont.

VICTORY REVIEW; ACOUSTIC MUSIC RESOURCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST; TOM PETERSEN
"Karen Marie Garrett is a top-drawer pianist headed for bigger things. Allure of Sanctuary is the Olympia artist's third release, following a straight classical disc and another in this New Age vein. This new release is as soothing as it's intended, but it's also energizing. Where a lot of New Age is so light it begins to drift and grow unidentifiable, Garrett's compositions are distinct, with melodies for the listener to hook into. It's billed as New Age, but several cuts qualify as Light Jazz - very mellow Vince Guaraldi, perhaps. Thus, Garrett is a distinctive new artist in this field and could, with the right promotion, see herself at the top of the New Age charts (Allure is already getting significant airplay on Easy Listening stations). It won't hurt a bit that she is a pupil of the founder of the New Age genre, Will Ackerman; nor do dead-enders get invited to record their albums at Skywalker ranch, using Lucas's Bluthner grand! Get this album, neighbors - you can say you "knew her when."

Reaches #8 on Top 100 New Age Radio Charts in just FIVE weeks!

TOP 20 ALBUM LIST OF THE YEAR FOR 2005
Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications, New York

Recipient of ENGLAND'S PIANO HEAVEN "GOLD AWARD"
Stephen Cairns, Piano Heaven, England

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Allure of Sanctuary.......2007-06-13

Allure of Sanctuary is an outstanding album. The music seems to draw you in and want to play it over again

5 out of 5 stars Allure of Sanctuary.......2007-05-13

I received this as an Easter present and it is one of the best CD's I have heard in a long time. The music is wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Piano Album (reviewed by Stephen Cairns at [...]).......2006-12-09

What an amazing album! This is Karen Marie Garrett's third album, and it is a real find. I am immensely impressed with the delightful melodies which run consistently throughout this album. Tip-Toe Dancer has to be heard to be believed. It is such a beautiful piece of music, and makes the listener want to stand up and start dancing. This track is just one of an album full of highlights. Welcome B and Simple Things are so delicate. This album is produced by Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman. Consequently, the production is first-class. A joy from beginning to end. Bravo!!

4 out of 5 stars Allure of Sanctuary.......2006-07-19

Soothing, relaxing music to release tension and smooth out those tight muscles.

5 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications.......2005-11-14

"Allure of Sanctuary" is the second CD released by Karen Marie Garrett. It is astounding how much this artist has grown since her 2002 debut, "Pensare Piano." Will Ackerman's gifts as producer certainly helped to make this CD as breathtaking as it is, but if the quality of music isn't there, no producer in the world can give it soul and depth - and this CD has mega-doses of both. A classically-trained pianist from the age of five, Ms. Garrett plays with the strength and emotional clarity that come from years of expressing oneself at the piano, sharing the joys and sorrows of life with the beloved 88's. The twelve pieces include eight original compositions, a lovely arrangement of "The Green Hills" by Brian Gibson, and Erik Satie's "Trois Gnossiennes," performed as originally composed. Most of the pieces are piano solo, but Garrett is joined on two by award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen (I LOVE cello and piano together!). Some of the other tracks have English horn, light percussion, and wordless vocals, but this is truly an incredible piano album.

The CD begins with "Tip-Toe Dancer (Kathryn's Song)," one of the lighter pieces in this collection. It was inspired by a story told by a close friend about a childhood dance performed for friends and family. Graceful yet playful, it is easy to imagine the seriousness of the young dancer and the warm reception of the adults. "Lake EWOK Muse" is an improvisational duet for piano and cello that followed a sunrise meditation beside Lake EWOK at Skywalker Ranch, where the album was recorded. The feeling of serenity envelops you as you listen to the two artists interact seamlessly, creating a perfect sense of peace. "Simple Things" is a celebration that begins in a classical style reminiscent of a children's piano study and evolves, retaining the sweet melody and simplicity of the message but becoming a full and graceful solo. The title track is fascinating. It begins with a mournful piano prelude and becomes a rhythmic dance with a seductive Spanish flavor. Susan Whittle's vocals and percussion provided by Will Ackerman and Derrick Jordan add to the enchantment. "Will's Song" is an improvisational piece that is so deeply felt that it almost sends a chill - what a beauty! "Toll of War (Adagio)" is a wrenching duet for piano and cello. A profound statement of humanity rather than of politics, the sense of loss and pain reach to the depths of the soul. This is a piece that needs to be heard. The gentle, pensive closing track is a solo piano reprise of "Lake EWOK Muse."

"Allure of Sanctuary" is a must-have CD!
Keep on Pushing/People Get Ready
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Old School Impression
  • Double Shot of Brilliance!
  • two superlative albums on one cd
 Keep on Pushing/People Get Ready
The Impressions
Manufacturer: Kent Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000013BQ
Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

  1. Keep On Pushing
  2. I've Been Trying
  3. I Aint Supposed To
  4. Dedicate My Song To You
  5. Long, Long Winter
  6. Somebody Help Me
  7. Amen (J Hairston) Bourne Music Ltd
  8. I Thank Heaven
  9. Talking About My Baby
  10. Don't Let It Hide
  11. I Love You (Yeah)
  12. I Made A Mistake
  13. Woman's Got Soul
  14. Emotions
  15. Sometimes I Wonder
  16. We're In Love
  17. Just Another Dance
  18. Can't Work No Longer
  19. People Get Ready
  20. I've Found Out That I've Lost
  21. Hard To Believe
  22. See The Real Me
  23. Get Up and Move
  24. You Must Believe Me

Product Description

1. Keep On Pushing
2. I've Been Trying
3. I Ain't Supposed To
4. Dedicate My Song To You
5. Long, Long Winter
6. Somebody Help Me
7. Amen
8. I Thank Heaven
9. Talking About My Baby
10. Don't Let It Hide
11. I Love You
12. I Made A Mistake
13. Woman's Got Soul
14. Emotions
15. Sometimes I Wonder
16. We're In Love
17. Just Another Dance
18. Can't Work No Longer
19. People Get Ready
20. I've Found That I've Lost
21. Hard To Believe
22. See The Real Me
23. Get Up And Move
24. You Must Believe Me

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Old School Impression.......2007-01-24

These two albums bring back memories of blues light parties and those after school dances. This is Curtis at his best,after Jerry Butler left;the songs make you think back to those days of no worries and the fun that you had. My favorite song is, "Long, Long winter".

5 out of 5 stars Double Shot of Brilliance!.......2004-10-03

A couple of 1964/65 albums from Curtis Mayfield and company, the trio was at their peak form. "I've Been Trying" is beautiful, the WOO-HOO-00-0 at the end will send chills up the spine (it's also a twin brother of Billy Stewart's "I Do Love You"). They get bluesy for "Sometimes I wonder" and continue the high standards for "Don't Let It Hide." Overall, great stuff.

5 out of 5 stars two superlative albums on one cd.......2001-05-28

what can i say about this disc? How 'bout this: if the only cuts here were the ones we've all heard before, ie People Get Ready, Keep on Pushing, Amen, I've Been Trying, et al, it would, of course, be a must have. But, just for a moment, forget about those classics, and realize you're getting stuff here you are probably going to be hearing for the first time. And let me say, you'll be in heaven...Long Long Winter, I Thank Heaven, I've Found That I've Lost, Hard to Believe, and See the Real Me. If only there were someone around these days who could make music one one-hundredth this enjoyable.
Now/People Get Ready
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A Decent Album
  • Time
 Now/People Get Ready
The Chambers Brothers
Manufacturer: Repertoire
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00000ILN7
Release Date: 1999-02-17

Tracks:

  1. Introduction To
  2. High Heel Sneakers
  3. Baby Please Don't Go
  4. What'd I Say
  5. Long Tall Sally
  6. Bony Maronie
  7. It's Groovin' Time
  8. You Don't Have to Go
  9. C.C. Rider
  10. So Fine
  11. Yes, Yes, Yes
  12. Tore Up
  13. Reconsider Baby
  14. You've Got Me Running
  15. Family Story
  16. People Get Ready
  17. Money (That's What I Want)
  18. You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)
  19. Hooka Tooka
  20. Call Me
  21. Summertime
  22. Your Old Lady
  23. It's All over Now

Album Description

The hit '60s soul group's first two albums together on one CD, from 1965 & 1967 respectively. Both were originally released on the Vault label. A combined total of 23 tracks. 1999 release.

Album Details

Remastered Twofer of their 1965 Debut Release and 1966 Second Album.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A Decent Album.......2000-01-29

If you are buying this CD for the song "Time Has Come Today" don't bother. That song is not on this album. You may want to look at the Chamber Brothers greatest hits, which is also available on Amazon. Still this cd does have some good tracks on it like "Money, and Long Tall Sally". Overall just a decent cd.

5 out of 5 stars Time.......1999-09-17

Time has come today, Young hearts go that way, Dont put it off another day This is the best cd If you like the chamber brothers, youll like this if you like that time song youll like this If i could pick one of my cd's to review about the chambers brothers, it would be this I think their time song is better than the no talent rolling stones and the one hit wonder band, Pink Floyd This band had sooooo many more hits than that P.F. garbage. GET IT!!!!
People Get Ready
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • rock n' roll!
  • Why the Hype?
  • What's not to like?
  • MOONEY SUZUKI ROCK
 People Get Ready
The Mooney Suzuki
Manufacturer: Estrus Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004WH9X
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

  1. Singin' A Song About Today
  2. Make My Way
  3. Half Of My Heart
  4. I Say I Love You
  5. My Dear Persephone
  6. Oh No
  7. Right About Now
  8. Make You Mine
  9. Everything's Gone Wrong
  10. Do It
  11. Yeah You Can
  12. Everytime

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Bottom Line.......2004-07-11

From the distorted guitar start of "People Get Ready" to its soulful finish, the Mooney Suzuki proves beyond the shadow of doubt that great American rock still exists. What this album lacks in depth in more than makes up for with attitude. This is roots rock the way it was originally created. After giving this one a listen you can list about 100 bands that they remind you of, yet borrow absolutely nothing. The Mooney Suzuki have a very distinct sound in a somewhat cloned genre. I believe most reviewers are a little too liberal with the 5 star rating, but I feel I can deem this one an "underground" classic.

5 out of 5 stars rock n' roll!.......2003-05-22

in my opinion this album is better than electric sweat... it is more representative of their awesome live show. whenever i need a mooney fix and they're not in town i pop this cd in and it eases my pain. this band is the greatest rock n roll band of recent time, maybe its because they sound so much like the oldtimers. if you like mc5 and no gimmicks rock n roll- buy it!!

1 out of 5 stars Why the Hype?.......2003-04-17

I expected great things from this album after buying the "Your love is a gentle whip" 7". I listened to this album one time and never picked it up again. I don't know why this band is being hyped now, there is better "garage rock" out there, like Supercharger, The No-talents, and Teengenerate. If you are new to the whole garage rock thing go elsewhere.

4 out of 5 stars What's not to like?.......2003-04-06

No, it's not as good as 'Electric Sweat'; yes, it's self-consciously retro, even (dare I say it) kitschy -- but that doesn't stop 'People Get Ready' from working as an exercise in balls-out rock'n'roll that's also a lot of fun. And don't write these guys off as a novelty nostalgia act, either. 'A Song About Today' is one of those absolutely flawless songs that has everything in exactly the right place -- the vocals border on hysterical, the guitars feed back at the right pitch, the bassline drops an octave at exactly the right moment. Best of all, it's exactly what it claims to be: a song about today. Some tracks here are a little weak, but who cares? Not only do these guys pair unpretentious rock (no grunge-era navel gazing or punk-era angst here) with old fashioned rock attitude (as if there were anything wrong with a little showmanship), for the last track they trot out and honest-to-god organ. Point to the Stooges, the MC5, the New York Dolls and even the Flamin' Groovies as primary influences all you want; but that organ is pure Faces.

4 out of 5 stars MOONEY SUZUKI ROCK.......2002-11-06

A good disc by a really good band, but not a great one. If you want to really hear GREAT ROCK N ROLL, go and buy the THE FLAMING SIDEBURNS disc "SAVE ROCK N ROLL"! They played with MS last week and totally blew them away... A much better investment of your money and a MUCH BETTER BAND.
People Get Ready: A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Delbert McClinton
 People Get Ready: A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield
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ASIN: B000000DUJ
Release Date: 1993-03-30

Tracks:

  1. Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um - Don Covay, Angela Strehli
  2. He Will Break Your Heart - Delbert McClinton
  3. Choice of Colors - Jerry Butler
  4. People Get Ready - David Sanborn, Jonathan Sanborn
  5. Got a Right to Cry - Angela Strehli
  6. It's Alright - Huey Lewis & the News
  7. We People Who Are Darker Than Blue - Michael Hill, Vernon Reid
  8. I Gotta Keep on Moving - Bunny Wailer
  9. You Must Believe Me - Don Covay
  10. I'm So Proud - Steve Cropper, Lani Groves
  11. Gypsy Woman - Kim Wilson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Delbert McClinton.......2006-12-04

He Will Break Your Heart by Delbert McClinton is what love and breaking up is all about in life. If you are a man and have ever been hurt by a woman leaving for another man, you can hear it in Delbert's voice...

Soul. Period.
People Get Ready
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		People Get Ready
    Jeff Beck
    Manufacturer: Epic
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000KK2E8Q
    People Get Ready: Curtis Mayfield Story
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The Definitive Curtis Mayfield Collective...Minus One!
    • People - Get Ready For The Great Curtis Mayfield
    • We're a Winner
    • about the title speechless
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    		 People Get Ready: Curtis Mayfield Story
    Curtis Mayfield
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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    ASIN: B0000033PX
    Release Date: 1996-02-27

    Tracks:

    1. Gypsy Woman - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    2. It's All Right - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    3. I'm So Proud - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    4. Keep On Pushing - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    5. Amen - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    6. People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    7. Woman's Got Soul - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    8. We're A Winner - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    9. I Loved And I Lost - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    10. Fool For You - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    11. This Is My Country - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    12. Choice Of Colors - Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions
    13. The Makings Of You
    14. (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
    15. Move On Up
    16. We People Who Are Darker Than Blue
    17. Check Out Your Mind
    18. Mighty Mighty (Spade And Whitey)
    19. Stone Junkie

    Tracks:

    1. Beautiful Brother Of Mine
    2. Get Down
    3. We Got To Have Peace
    4. Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)
    5. Superfly
    6. Give Me Your Love
    7. Pusherman
    8. Future Shock
    9. If I Were Only A Child Again
    10. Can't Say Nothin'
    11. Kung Fu
    12. Sweet Exorcist
    13. To Be Invisible
    14. Mother's Son
    15. Billy Jack
    16. So In Love

    Tracks:

    1. Only You Babe
    2. Party Night
    3. Mr. Welfare Man
    4. Show Me Love
    5. Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here
    6. You Are, You Are
    7. Do It All Night
    8. You're So Good To Me
    9. Between You Baby And Me
    10. Love's Sweet Sensation
    11. Love Me, Love Me Now
    12. Tripping Out
    13. She Don't Let Nobody (But Me)
    14. Baby It's You
    15. Homeless
    16. Do Be Down

    Amazon.com

    How many harmony groups took their cue from the Impressions? How many songwriters forged a worldview from the compassionate commentary penned by Curtis Mayfield, the group's mouthpiece? People Get Ready! The Curtis Mayfield Story is a three-disc celebration of the immeasurably influential singer, songwriter, and guitarist as an Impression and as a solo artist. People tend to associate him with Superfly, the seminal blaxploitation flick for which he composed the groundbreaking score. What's striking, however, is how timely Mayfield remained over the course of three and a half decades. Want to understand the mind of a middle-aged African American who's lived through Jim Crow, the civil rights, Vietnam, black power, street crime, homelessness, and even crippling injury (Mayfield was paralyzed in the early '90s)? Listen to these discs. What's striking, though, is that, through all that, he never stopped writing love songs. --Steven Stolder

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The Definitive Curtis Mayfield Collective...Minus One!.......2006-05-24

    The only reason I am giving ths box set of the great
    Curtis Mayfield 4 stars is because it is missing two
    jams that I love and that's..."Right On For The Darkness",
    which was used in the 1995 film classic "Dead Presidents"
    as well as "Little Child Runnin' Wild" which set the opening tone
    of his classic soundtrack "Superfly", which is where most of the
    young-headz know about him from!
    Other than that oversight, this is the definitive
    portrait of a great artist whose music was influential
    to alot of people and whose songwriting and
    lyrical skills inspired everyone from
    Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen...Stevie Wonder,
    Marvin Gaye & Sly Stone to Bob Marley!!
    Not to mention countless of millions who are
    discovering and rediscovering his genius today!

    5 out of 5 stars People - Get Ready For The Great Curtis Mayfield.......2005-12-30

    This 3-CD anthology is a fitting and thorough tribute to an often overlooked master. Curtis Mayfield was a complete package. His pure and fragile falsetto put The Impressions on the map. His songwriting ability was striking, especially his socially aware and brutally honest lyrics. His guitar playing was always fresh and very influential. Any one of those would have been enough to build a career.

    But the real magic of Curtis Mayfield was the man himself, his vulnerability, his soul, his sincerity. In a cynical age such as ours, the depth of feeling required to write a song like My Country is almost unknown. And a song like I'm So Proud Of You, well, if that doesn't melt your heart, you ain't got one. The big hits from Superfly are here, because they have to be. They're good, especially Pusherman. But this compilation lets you stretch out and get a full appreciation of Mayfield, as generous and brave as any artist I've ever experienced.

    5 out of 5 stars We're a Winner.......2003-12-26

    When I hear the music of Curtis Mayfield in this three-disc box set (51 songs), especially the early stuff, I feel really uplifted. The first 13 songs alone-all gems-are worth the price. To my knowledge, they are not available together on any other recording.

    In thinking about the contribution he's made to music, it occurred to me that Curtis had all of the rare qualities that made the Beatles so great. He was: (1) a fabulous songwriter; (2) a stone soul singer; (3) a crack musician; (4) a music pioneer; and, (5) politically conscious. Indeed, born in '42, he was a contemporary of the Beatles and was perhaps ahead of them in many ways. While the Beatles were singing, to teenaged girls, "I Want to Hold Your Hand," (early '64), Curtis was telling a woman "I'm So Proud of Being...Loved by You."

    His music had a maturity and political consciousness ahead of its time. By 1965, for example, he had penned "Woman's Got Soul"
    "She may not be the best-lookin' woman, I ever did see,
    or have the charms of the ladies of high society.
    But the woman's got soul,
    worth all the...gold"

    As large corporations increasingly dominate our politics, media, and culture, Curtis's words from 1968 are still right on the money:
    "Some people think, we don't have the right,
    to say, "It's my country'.
    Before they give in,
    they'd rather fuss and fight,
    than say, `It's my country'".

    I guess what I like the most about Curtis Mayfield is the honesty of his songs and the pure, sweet expression of his voice. He could really do a heartbreak song, as shown in
    "I Loved and I Lost...and I might as well confess"

    Probably my favorite song of all is the single "The Makings of You," which, apparently (incredibly), did not chart in 1970.

    "Add a little sugar,
    Honeysuckle Lamb,
    a great big expression of happiness...
    The joy of children laughing around you,
    these are the makings of you."

    Actually, it doesn't matter what he's singing on this song. The purity and soulfulness of his voice is apt to bring a tear. And the music is so pretty; it could be on the soundtrack to a movie.

    Many people enjoy the "Superfly" era of Curtis Mayfield (roughly 1970-73)-with it's funk-like rhythms and orchestration on songs such as "Move on Up" "Freddie's Dead" "Get Down" and "Pusherman". In fact, that's the music most people probably think of when they hear his name. That period is well represented in this set, mostly on disc two. My favorites are "We Got to Have Peace," "If I Were Only a Child Again" and 1975's "So in Love."

    There are three live songs at the end of disc one, "Check Out Your Mind," "Mighty Mighty (Spade and Whitey)", and "Stone Junkie" which shows a different side of Curtis-as the leader of a band that could funk and groove, and connect with a live audience.

    On disc three ('76-`90), Curtis exhibits a more laid-back approach, including a return to love songs such as "Between You Baby and Me" (with Linda Clifford), "Love Me, Love Me Now" and "Tripping Out". He never lost his social conscious, however, as represented in the songs "Mr. Welfare Man" and "Homeless"

    I enjoy discs two and three but, overall, I'm partial to the stuff did with the Impressions (12 songs), and his earliest solo stuff (on disc one). This disc, by itself, is worth every dime you pay for the set.

    This box set includes a well-written booklet about Curtis's music career, with many great photos.

    5 out of 5 stars about the title speechless.......2001-08-25

    i'll try to keep this short as i can, curtis was a leader in soul, a funk pioneer, rock legend, a street scholar, ghetto prophet, and more we lost a great man in 1999-curtis predicted these things back in the 70's and i'll be damn if these things are not being fulfilled now.if there's a hell brlow is deep with lyrics saying everybody snorting use the pill and the dope, or everybody praying and everybody saying but when it comed time to do everybody's laying, deep, curtis is talking about times then and now for not much has changed, the song we the people who are darker than blue is deep where curtis tells all black people dark, and light skinned that we are in the same boat. kung fu is dope, future shock dope, freddie's dead is where a junkie gets murdered, lyrics saying everybody's misused him ripped him off and abused him another junkie plan pushing dope for the man a tyerrible blow but that's how it go ooh freddie's on the corner now if you wanna be a junkie wow. deep deep,yes drugs continue to destroy the black community. please get this to hear some of the best soul music ever recorded.young kids should check this out to see where real hip hop came from not the mainstream ... you hear on bet, amd mtv, and vh1.

    5 out of 5 stars Very Black&Strong R.I.P.......2000-04-12

    Curtis Mayfield's Music Is Very Uplifting&Strong.His Genius Spoke&Face Race,Sex,Class&Everyday Struggles Upfront without Pulling any Punches.As A Writer,Arranger,Producer,Instrumentalist,Vocalist&As A Man He was A Powerful Brother.From The ImPressions to His Solo Career Curtis Mayfield never stopped Challenging&Asking Questions.He Is One Of The Baddest Artists That the Music World Has Ever Known.
    People Get Ready: A Musical Collection Inspired by The Left Behind Series
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A definate ad-on
    • Inspired collection inspires me!
    • AWESOME CD!
    • Can't Do It Much Better Than This
    • Can't Do It Much Better Than This
    		 People Get Ready: A Musical Collection Inspired by The Left Behind Series
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Forefront / Emd
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian AlternativeChristian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Contemporary ChristianContemporary Christian | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Left Behind: The Movie Soundtrack
    2. Left Behind Worship: God Is With Us
    3. Left Behind 2: Adult Contemporary

    ASIN: B00000DMGR
    Release Date: 1998-11-17

    Tracks:

    1. People Get Ready - Crystal Lewis
    2. UFO - Geoff Moore
    3. Come Quickly Lord - Rebecca St. James
    4. I Wish We'd All Been Ready - DC Talk
    5. Horses - Margaret Becker
    6. Eve of Destruction - Barry McGuire
    7. People Get Ready - The Impressions
    8. Thief In the Night - Big Tent Revival
    9. Elijah - Rich Mullins
    10. New Body - Audio Adrenaline
    11. I'll Lead You Home - Micheal W. Smith
    12. Jesus Is Waiting - Al Green

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A definate ad-on.......2002-06-28

    This CD collects together a lot of good songs written over the past few decades, as well as some songs written just for the CD.At least three of these songs date back to the 60's or 70's, "I wish we'd all been ready" was the theme song to the 1972 movie "A Thief in the Night"; "Eve of Destruction" has Viet-Nam refrences, but if you were to change a few words around it could be apropos for today.Anyway the songs that are being presented are timeless, and when are strung together create a possible vision of things that could happen when the Biblical rapture may occur.

    4 out of 5 stars Inspired collection inspires me!.......2001-11-13

    What I found so great about this cd, besides the great music and even greater message, was the variety of artists that are featured here. There is literally something for (just about) every musical taste here. From sweeping ballads ("I Wish We'd All Been Ready" - dc Talk), to alternative pop-rock ("New Body" - Audio Adrenaline) to R & B gospel-soul ("People Get Ready" - The Impressions and "Jesus is Waiting" - Al Green). Barry McGuire adds a gritty Bob Dylan flare to his rendition of "Eve of Distruction" and Cyrstal Lewis lends her beautiful vocals to the opening and title track "People Get Ready" (a different song from the one The Impressions do later in the disk).
    The hugely popular book series has already inspired many with it's gripping and exciting end-times story line and spiritual message. This collection is a fitting tribute indeed.

    5 out of 5 stars AWESOME CD!.......2001-06-05

    It's a great CD, fits in quite well with the book series it was inspired by. For those that do not know this CD was inspired by the Left Behind Series, which I HIGHLY recommend to EVERYONE.

    4 out of 5 stars Can't Do It Much Better Than This.......2001-05-31

    People Get Ready is all about songs about God's return. It does that with every angle of singing.

    4 out of 5 stars Can't Do It Much Better Than This.......2001-05-31

    People Get Ready is all songs about God's return. It does that with every angle of singing.
    People Get Ready: 24 Soul Legends
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		People Get Ready: 24 Soul Legends
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Bcd
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
      R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 Jazz4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 R&B4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B0000E6EGT
      Release Date: 2006-04-21

      Tracks:

      1. Can I Change My Mind
      2. You Send Me
      3. Power Of Love
      4. Love On A Two-Way Street
      5. Lookin' For A Love
      6. If You Need Me
      7. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
      8. Rainy Night In Georgia
      9. Please Please Please (Live)
      10. Why Can't We Live Together
      11. Clean Up Woman
      12. Oh Girl
      13. Turn Back The Hands Of Time
      14. Got To Get You Off My Mind
      15. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
      16. People Get Ready
      17. I've Got To Use My Imagination
      18. When A Man Loves A Woman
      19. Yes I'm Ready
      20. Stand By Me
      21. Lonely Teardrops
      22. Midnight Train To Georgia
      23. He Will Break Your Heart
      24. Tonight Is The Night
      People Get Ready: Best of 1961-1968
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		People Get Ready: Best of 1961-1968
        The Impressions
        Manufacturer: Mca Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
        NorthernNorthern | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
        Doo WopDoo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
        R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000026DZA
        Release Date: 2004-07-20

        Tracks:

        1. Gypsy Woman
        2. Little Young Lover
        3. I'm The One Who Loves You
        4. It's All Right
        5. Minstrel And Queen
        6. Girl, You Don't Know Me
        7. Thats What Love Will Do
        8. I'm So Proud
        9. Talking About My Baby
        10. Long Long Winter
        11. I've Been Trying
        12. Keep On Pushing
        13. You Must Believe Me
        14. Amen
        15. Woman's Got Soul
        16. We're In Love
        17. People Get Ready
        18. Meeting Over Yonder
        19. I Need You
        20. You've Been Cheatin'
        21. You Always Hurt Me
        22. We're A Winner
        23. We're Rolling On

        Music Track:

        1. Pleasure to Burn
        2. Private Conflicts and Suicides
        3. Punk Goes Metal
        4. Rainbowride [Import]
        5. Reason [Import]
        6. Rock'n'roll [Import]
        7. Run to the Hills [CD-single] [Import]
        8. Saltrubbed Eyes
        9. See You in Hell/Second Attack [Import]
        10. Sense Your Darkness [Import]

        Music Track

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        Blues and Soul Years V.8 82-83 [Import]

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        Catastrophe Ballet

        Brimful of Asha

        Beautiful Life! [Import]

        Bomb the Twist

        BBC Sessions [Live] [Import]

        Blockbuster: 18 Smashes of the 70's

        Circulatory System

        Amanda Querida

        Beg for Mercy [Explicit Lyrics]

        Pavarotti in Central Park

        With Thelonious Monk (Mlps)