Tribute [Live] [Original recording remastered]

Tribute [Live] [Original recording remastered]

Track Listings

1. I Don't Know

2. Crazy Train

3. Believer

4. Mr. Crowley

5. Flying High Again

6. Revelation (Mother Earth)

7. Steal Away (The Night) [With Drum Solo]

8. Suicide Solution [With Guitar Solo]

9. Iron Man

10. Children of the Graave

11. Paranoid

12. Goodbye to Romance

13. No Bone Movies

14. Dee [Randy Rhoads Studio Out-Takes] [Randy Rhoads Studio Outtakes]

Editorial Reviews
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Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist Randy Rhoads was a technical genius on his instrument, but that's only half the story. Rhoads shaped the direction of Osbourne's first two post-Sabbath recordings, Diary of a Madman and Blizzard of Ozz, which still stand as his best solo studio albums. Rhoads also was capable of pulling the best out of Osbourne onstage, a notable accomplishment in itself. This live set was released five years after Rhoads's death in a bizarre plane accident, and it's still a striking reminder of what was lost. Osbourne and company run through the Blizzard album in its entirety, adding a few tunes from Diary plus the Sabbath classics "Iron Man," "Children of the Grave," and "Paranoid." The highlights are Rhoads's guitar freakout on "Suicide Solution" and studio outtakes of his solo acoustic showcase, "Dee." --Daniel Durchholz

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Excellent CD.......2007-07-26

We used this as background music for an outdoor picnic -- it created the perfect vibe for the day.

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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:

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

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anchored in Love: A Tribute To June Carter Cash

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Great Tribute to a Great Lady
June Carter Cash :Remarkable, Admired, Rare, & Legendary

Anchored in Love: A Tribute To June Carter Cash
Various
Manufacturer: Dualtone
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Compadres: An Anthology of Duets
Wagonmaster
We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song
Standard Songs for Average People

ASIN: B000P2A6B6
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

If I Were a Carpenter ~ SHERYL CROW & WILLIE NELSON
Jackson ~ CARLENE CARTER & RONNIE DUNN
Wildwood Flower ~ LORETTA LYNN
Far Side Banks of Jordan ~ PATTY LOVELESS & KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
Keep on the Sunny Side ~ BRAD PAISLEY
Wings of Angels ~ ROSANNE CASH
Ring of Fire ~ ELVIS COSTELLO
Road to Kaintuck ~ BILLY BOB THORTON & THE PEASALL SISTERS
Big Yellow Peaches ~ GREY DE LISLE
Kneeling Drunkard's Plea ~ BILLY JOE SHAVER
Will the Circle Be Unbroken ~ RALPH STANLEY
Song to John ~ EMMYLOU HARRIS

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Because family values and devotion were so fundamental to June Carter Cash, it was inevitable that this tribute album--produced by her son, John Carter Cash--would encompass the legacy of the Carter Family and her marriage to (and musical partnership with) Johnny Cash. The pairings that revive the June-and-Johnny duets are a mixed bag, as Willie Nelson never really meshes with Sheryl Crow on "If I Were a Carpenter," but daughter Carlene Carter and Ronnie (of Brooks and) Dunn absolutely nail "Jackson" with their rambunctious interplay. Among the other highlights, stepdaughter Rosanne Cash gives a luminous spirituality to "Wings of an Angel," while Emmylou Harris will bring a lump to every throat with the closing "Song to John," a testament to eternal love and the afterlife. As June's signature instrument, the autoharp figures prominently in many of the arrangements, including Elvis Costello's rendition of "Ring of Fire." As for June's legendary lineage, Ralph Stanley's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," Loretta Lynn's "Wildwood Flower," and Brad Paisley's "Keep on the Sunny Side" all attest to the Carter Family's seminal influence not only on daughter June, but on country music as a whole. --Don McLeese

Album Description

This all-star tribute album was conceived and produced by John Carter Cash, the only child of Johnny and June, and features songs written by or associated with the beloved singer, and performed by an eclectic collection of family and friends such as Elvis Costello, Billy Bob Thornton, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, and more. This release will coincide with the publication of John's book, "Anchored In Love: An Intimate Portrait Of June Carter Cash". The only biography of June available, it chronicles her life from childhood to the early days of touring with the Carter Family band, her marriages before Johnny Cash, her early fame, her romance with Johnny, and the ups and downs that followed. It paints a dramatic, never-before-told portrait of struggle and success, and how the power of true love eventually overcomes all obstacles.

Customer Reviews:

Great Tribute to a Great Lady.......2007-07-08

I love the songs John chose to include in this album. His choice of performers is excellent, too.

June Carter Cash :Remarkable, Admired, Rare, & Legendary .......2007-06-10

4.5 stars
"To describe the late June Carter Cash as remarkable, admired, rare, and legendary would accurately express the responses she evoked both from the public and from those who knew her well. Yet to simply heap superlatives and ignore the multiple dimensions to a life which inspired such words would do a disservice to such an endearing woman's memory. When one considers that June Carter Cash was a member of the preeminent family in American roots music, on her own merits a talented singer-songwriter who penned one of country music's most enduring hits ("Ring of Fire") and, perhaps what she will be longest remembered for, served as the muse and deliverer for one of the most charismatic performers in the history of both country and rock music, such words suddenly seem less encompassing than they once did." Arik Danielson

Since June Carter and Johnny Cash died there have been several memorials to them. The movie 'Walk the Line' portrayed their life together. There have been several albums of Johnny Cash, but to this date none to celebrate the life and legend of June Carter Cash. June Carter is a member of the legendary Carter family. Her parents Ezra and Maybelle were credited for inventing country music. June Carter was country music even before marrying Johnny Cash.

John Carter Cash, June and Johnny's son,was as an executive producer on 'Walk the Line'. He has penned the book, 'Anchored in Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash' and serves as producer for the collection of 12 musical songs on this CD. John's involvement gives this CD a family touch, which separates the record from typical tribute albums.

In his autobiography Cash, "Johnny Cash, speaking of his wife's musical talents and achievements, lamented, "Sadly, I think her contribution to country music will probably go under recognized simply because she's my wife; it certainly has been up to now. That's regrettable--my only regret, in fact, about marrying her". The songs featured on 'Anchored in Love' run the gamut of June Carter Cash's career. The album features six songs she either wrote or co-wrote,or made famous.

The CD begins with two of June and Johnny's duets. Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow start with an country take of "If I Were a Carpenter" followed by Carlene Carter and Ronnie Dunn singing "Jackson". Carlene sounds remarkably like her mother, June. The CD features "Far Side Banks of Jordan", a Kris Kristofferson/Patty Loveless duet that is one of my favorites. The "Road to Kaintuck", subg by the Peaseall Sisters and Billy Bob Thornton. Loretta Lynn gives a beautiful semblence to 'Wildwood Flowers'. EmmyLou Harris sings 'Song To John',with a loving and gentle voice. Grey Delisle brings a fresh voice to 'Big Yellow Peaches. Roseanne Cash's rendition of 'Wings Of Angels' is etheral at times. A poignant moment on the CD. June Carter Cash wrote 'Ring of Fire' and Elvis Costello sings a toned down version to "focus more on June's rendition" as stated by her son John Carter Cash.

"This CD is a must have for anyone that loves the songs June Carter Cash sung over her long career. The cast of performers is as compendious as the list of musicians that have played at the Grand Ole Opry. And the performances are all flawless and enthralling." John Gilbertson

I remember June Carter Cash as a vivacious woman always by Johnny Cash's side. She obviously had a life of her own, but she is intertwined within that of her beloved husband. This tribute to his mother, by John Carter Cash, reminds us that June Carter Cash was a woman to be loved and admired for her intelligence and artisitic ability.
Highly Recommended. prisrob 06-09-07

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Black Crowes - Greatest Hits 1990-1999: Tribute Work in Progress

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Great Music
Insane that "Sometimes Salvation" isn't on here.
Great CD
top notch
Love the Black Crows

Black Crowes - Greatest Hits 1990-1999: Tribute Work in Progress
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000062XAZ
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

Jealous Again
Twice As Hard
Hard To Handle
She Talks To Angels
Remedy
Sting Me
Thorn In My Pride
Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye
A Conspiracy
Wiser Time
Good Friday
Blackberry
Kickin' My Heart Around
Go Faster
Only A Fool
By Your Side

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Like the Black Crowes themselves, the greatest-hits collection A Tribute to a Work in Progress hearkens back to the good old days of best-of collections: you get a bunch of songs you've probably heard on the radio a million times and that's it. These are arguably the group's best songs, but there are no unreleased outtakes or remixes to force rabid collectors to purchase the disc for the sake of two songs. This straightforward document of a straightforward band is also the best entryway to the group's fabulous, swaggering, ballsy, bluesy rock & roll--that is, next to their 1992 breakthrough, Southern Harmony & Musical Companion. While arranged chronologically, what one hears here is the Atlanta-based group playing great, unpretentious Stones-, Faces-, and Zep-influenced rock. This music was made for pure, visceral enjoyment, so play it really loud and dance around. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Great Music.......2007-06-27

I love this CD. The music is not too heavy or too bubblegumish, it's just plain rock music. A great buy.

Insane that "Sometimes Salvation" isn't on here. .......2007-06-23

That's easily one of their best songs (from their best album "Southern Harmony and Musical Companion"). Wasn't that a single? even if it wasn't, it's a perennial favorite among fans.

Great CD.......2007-05-16

I love this album...its an excellent addition to your collection. Its got the soul of souther rock with an edge.

top notch.......2007-03-18

I am a huge black crowes fan....and this is the definitive collection for black crowes junkies AND newbies...you won't regret picking this one up...just stay away from their live albums

Love the Black Crows.......2007-03-08

I purchased this CD on Feb 5, was supposed to receive by Feb 8. Unfortunately, the delivery system is definitly not as good as the cd. I finally received it March 1st. It was well worth the wait and aggravation of calling a few times to find out where it was. I can say I like every single song on the cd. Usually, I skip ahead to this song or that one. No need to here. Great songs, great cd....have to admit great price, just really lousy shipping. Better luck with that part next time.

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Bowie fan
I <3 Bowie
Seu Jorge
"Repeat All"
a little miffed....

The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions
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Release Date: 2005-11-22

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Rebel Rebel
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Lady Stardust
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Queen Bitch
When I Live My Dream
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Untitled Track

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While The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou movie got mixed reviews, the soundtrack was universally hailed as excellent. The standout was Jorge, who not only had a role as an actor but also played a handful of Bowie songs solo with acoustic guitar, singing them in Portuguese it was a perfect combination of beautiful songs laid bare with a bit of exotic Brazilian spice to add fresh flavor. This collection features the whole of that Bowie session, which means Jorge's six songs from the soundtrack, seven other Bowie tunes and one playful Jorge original entitled "Team Zissou." Even though 2005 saw the release of his domestic debut Cru (which mostly featured his own songs and a band), Jorge found himself touring the U.S. in front of large crowds of 20-somethings who patiently waited for those Bowie songs. This album obviously gives the people what they want, and the good news is that the other versions are just as good as the ones that are on the original soundtrack. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Bowie fan.......2007-06-26

A must for any true Bowie fan. If you love Bowie, you will love this. The only thing better would be for David to do it himself.

I <3 Bowie.......2007-06-06

Today I purchased an album and I have not done this in months if not years. As a result of my love for David Bowie, covers, and Life Aquatic I purchased The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions by Seu Jorge. As Bowie puts it in the liner notes - thanks to Jorge he now knows how "beautiful" his songs are. Sung in Portugese a new melodious (nearly a lullaby feel) version of Bowie's classics are available. It has made my week.

Seu Jorge.......2007-05-12

I like this CD. The songs sound really cool with the classical guitar and the portuguese lyrics and his voice. I try to cover the songs but I haven't got a nylong string guitar and of course I'm singing Bowie's lyrics (but his versions are easier to learn, you know, one guitar so...). Just nice to listen to.

"Repeat All".......2007-04-17

Great CD! Bought both the soundtrack (David Bowie fan) and this. Found the porteguese versions of Bowies songs beautiful. Very melodic! This is a CD you want to put on repeat all and listen to for any occassion!

a little miffed...........2007-03-21

I recently purchased this CD SOLELY because it was my understanding it had a "hidden" track, noted on this page by "15. Untitled Track", SUPPOSED to be Space Oddity, one of my all-time favorite songs & again, the SOLE reason I wanted the CD in the first place... well, its not there. Did I miss something?!!!

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Cure

Average customer rating:

Here's to being timeless....
My Baby loves it
I love this CD!
Lullabyes you can listen to
Soothing tunes

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Cure
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Baby Rock Records
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ASIN: B000I2ISSG
Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

boys don't cry 4.57
just like heaven 4.16
friday Im in love 4.36
Love Song 4.42
one more time 4.30
in between days 4.07
high 4.51
close to me 4.12
homesick 3.51
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plainsong 4.03

Album Description

Lullaby. A whisper. The Cure's music is just like heaven to their fans. Beautiful, infinite and captivating, The Cure's best work captures a dreamy sense of love and longing. This album is a mesmerizing and serene take on the kind of quirky, romantic songs that The Cure helped make famous. If only tonight we could sleep as soundly as your child will after hearing these interpretations of The Cure.

Customer Reviews:

Here's to being timeless...........2007-04-03

I'm glad I read the reviews below, which persuaded me to buy this cd. I absolutely love this cd, as does my 3 month old son. It lulls him to sleep on daily basis since we received this from Amazon. Although my husband is not a Cure fan, he really enjoys this lullaby rendition of their music. Highly recommended!!!

My Baby loves it.......2007-03-09

this cd lulls her to sleep every time. the only thing that could make it better would be if The Cure actually did the music for it.

I love this CD!.......2007-03-06

This is my favorite of the "Lullaby Renditions" series. Unlike some of the other CDs (like the Nine Inch Nails one), the Cure songs are completely recognizable.

I bought this for the baby, but I also like to have it in the background at work. It's very calming and makes me happy.

Lullabyes you can listen to.......2007-01-27

Our 3 month old daughter seems to like it. We use it as part of her "sleep-time regimen", and we don't mind listening to it. It's better to get this stuck in your head than the other music in her life. We figure some day when she's 22, she'll ask us why she loves The Cure so much.

Soothing tunes.......2007-01-24

I have been a huge cure fan for many years and was excited to get this as a gift when my baby was born. What I love about this CD is that the songs are recognizable as the cure, but done is a very baby friendly way. To my husband's dismay, I had this CD going nonstop for a while since it was quiet enough to play as the baby fell asleep but also nice to listen to while feeding him.

That's not to say that my son won't also be hearing the original versions of the songs, but for those 3am feedings, this is just the thing!!

Average customer rating:

Perfect for a baby's room
Gave up on this after 3 tracks
Great for Baby and You
Absolutely AWESOME!!
A favorite in our house

Bedtime With the Beatles (Blue Cover)
Jason Falkner
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Release Date: 2001-10-30

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I'm Only Sleeping
If I Fell
The Fool On The Hill
Mother Nature's Son
Michelle
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In My Life
The Long And Winding Road

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for a baby's room.......2007-07-29

This music is perfect to put a baby to sleep or even to calm an adult. I bought one for my mom and my niece! They both love it! :)

Gave up on this after 3 tracks.......2007-07-29

My girls, who are 5 now, have listend to Robin Speilberg's Beautiful Dreamer since birth (along with some classical selections), which they really like. I was looking for something else to try and thought what better choice than classic Beatles songs set as instrumentals. These are poor renditions of beetles songs. I'm not a musical expert, but it sounds as if the musicians themselves are falling asleep. Any bedtime music for kids should be interesting while relaxing, and this just sounds boring. Makes Beautiful Dreamer sound even better after hearing this. Unfortunately for those trying to find it, it's not currently sold on Amazon.

Great for Baby and You.......2007-06-25

Not your typical lullabye -- fantastic to listen to at 1 month or 100 years.

Absolutely AWESOME!!.......2007-06-10

I am a huge Beatles fan, and so my children listen and enjoy them as well. My 2 1/2 year old absolutely hates to sleep. This CD has been so helpful because it is so soothing and relaxing. My son lays down now and sighs a few times until song #3 comes around (And I Love Her), listens to it, hums along, and then he falls asleep. Never fails!! I can't believe it!! I recommend this CD for all the Beatles fans and all those who have babies that refuse to sleep!!

A favorite in our house.......2007-05-17

This CD is GREAT!! We received it as a shower gift, and have been using it as part of our 2 year old son's bedtime routine since he was born. We dim the lights, put on this CD and read stories before nap time and bed time. The music is very soothing and relaxing. I even get a little sleepy when we're listening to it. I now buy it for all my friends who are expecting. I highly recommend it.

Average customer rating:

Very well done...not too over-the-top
Way More than a Joke Band
A Gene-Splicing Experiment Gone Horribly Right
Excellent Mash-Up Music!

Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band

Manufacturer: Oglio Records
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Circus Diablo
Lez Zeppelin
The Lost Tracks Of Danzig (2CD)
United Abominations
Era Vulgaris

ASIN: B000QUU4XM
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band
Revol-Ooh-Tion
Blackened the U.S.S.R.
Sandman
Helvester Of Skelter
A Garage Dayz Nite
Anestesia (I'm Only Sleeping)
Leper Madonna
Ktulu (He's So Heavy)
For Horsemen
Hey Dude
Sgt. Hetfield's
...And Justice For All My Loving

Album Description

2007 debut full length from this band who liberally mix Beatles and Metallica musical milestones together into one stew. Yes, it sounds like Metallica doing Beatles songs (and not the other way around). It's a parody, but it's also a party! Oglio.

Customer Reviews:

Very well done...not too over-the-top.......2007-07-19

There was a time when the mere suggestion of this would have seemed like a sacrilege to me. I guess I've matured to the point where my deep love of the Beatles (and Metallica, too) allows me to accept, and enjoy, the idea of someone trying something new with the music.

It helps that this is exceptionally well done. It's not merely a metal band doing Beatles songs, nor is it a band doing Beatles songs in the style of Metallica...it is a carefully crafted homage to both bands and their songs. Yes, the underlying songs are mostly Beatles songs, however they manage to incorporate so many parts of Metallica songs fairly seamlessly into them. The lyrics are also altered considerably, with a suitably metal edge (lots of mentions of beer, too). They have fun with it, not taking it too seriously (but not to the point of flippancy).

Believe it or not, there are a lot of fairly nuanced references here. Some Metallica flourishes executed perfectly and merged into the songs so naturally that they are, for all intents and purposes, brand new songs. There are also a lot of Metallica 'cliches' in here as well...the heavily reverbed, twinkling acoustic guitar in the slower passages, the Hetfieldesque "UuuAH!" at the end of nearly every verse, the wild bass solo here or there, etc. There are also Beatlesque touches, with excellent backing vocals on some songs (which call to mind Kings X as much as the Beatles). There are also a few great little straight Beatles lifts...like the 10 seconds of perfect Ringo drumming in "...And Justice for All My Loving" (followed shortly thereafter by a section with pounding double-kick...I love it!).

So, does it all work perfectly? Well, there are a few awkward moments, but no more than a few. There are some places where the lyrics are a bit...stretched (Helvester of Skelter?). But, for the most part, it really, really works well (and again, the awkward moments are mostly lyrical, not musical). Again, it's only because they execute it so perfectly that it works at all...just doing the Beatles songs plain in the style of Metallica wouldn't have worked nearly as well as the way they work in lyrical and musical Metallica-isms.

So far, I've listened to this disc fairly closely 3 times. Each time I am discovering new musical and lyrical references I missed before. No doubt, I will continue to find more. It's also holding up well to repeated listening...something that couldn't really be said of Dread Zeppelin (which people insist on mentioning with this), which was far more 'novelty' than this.

Best song so far, for me..."Ktulu(He's So Heavy)". "I Want You" was pretty, well, 'heavy' to begin with, so it really lends itself to this treatment. But they do this SO well, with all of the multiple parts of the Beatles original suitably Metallica-ized. The soft bridge in the middle, done in that reverby acoustic style (think "One"), is especially great.

Pop and metal haven't sounded this great together since the "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" era of Kings X. If you love the Beatles and Metallica, you will find a lot here to interest you...if you are more fan of one than the other, maybe this will picque your interest in that other band. If you don't like either, well, you'll probably find a lot to ridicule (but you'd be wrong).

I got it because I thought it might be interesting. I will listen to it again and again because it is just plain good.

Way More than a Joke Band.......2007-07-19

I saw this band with friends two years ago in Chicago. It was pure luck that we saw the listing in a local entertainment weekly rag and it caught our attention. It ended up being one of the highlights of a great weekend getaway.

Unfortunately, at the time, the band's unique smash-up could only be heard live or online, and they primarily play live in the Midwest, and I'm in the Northeast. Now, with the release of Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band, everyone can hear this band, and I hope everyone does. This is WAY more than a joke or novelty band. The songs do make you laugh the first time you hear them, simply because of the brilliant way they twist the melodies of the Beatles into the stylings of Metallica and then rewrite the lyrics to be a perfect smash up of both.

What ends up happening is that once you get past the initial bizarreness, you find yourself genuinely enjoying the songs, all of which rock hard. If you like the energy of heavy metal but want a little more melody, Beatllica is a legitimate option for you, since that is basically what they turn out: melodic heavy metal that sounds just like if Metallica covered the Beatles, but without the pretentiousness.

A Gene-Splicing Experiment Gone Horribly Right.......2007-07-14

What can I say, except that in some strange, bizarre way, I think this whole concept works. Beatallica basically sounds like music from a parallel universe, where the Beatles were a metal band fronted by James Hetfield. Sort of something you have to hear to get. Call it genre surgery. I first heard of the album on an XM radio show, and just couldn't resist. Glad I picked up the album.

I think the surprising thing about the record is that it's actually something you might want to listen to over and over again. Projects like this can fall into the one-trick-pony category very easily: good for a couple laughs, but beyond that, who cares. But this album is founded on great songs, and just like the Easy Star All Stars' reggae/dub versions of OK Computer and Dark Side of the Moon, the genre fusing just comes of as an alternate way of experiencing great music.

If you like Metallica, and you like the Beatles, it's a no-brainer.

Excellent Mash-Up Music!.......2007-07-10

Don't be too quick to write these guys off as a parody/novelty/joke band. Like the masters of mash-up, Dread Zeppelin, Beatallica are truly talented musicians who reinvent the music and lyrics they're performing and don't just make fun of them. Sure it's tongue in cheek and they're having a great time, but that doesn't take away from its listenability.

You can sample some of their stuff on their MySpace page, then once they've won you over, come back here and show them some support!

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

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Red Hot & Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
red hot and sometimes, not!
A CD I still listen to regularly after years
Interesting tribute developing now it's own classic status.
FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS THE BEST SONG

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
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Red Hot + Rhapsody: The Gershwin Groove
Red Hot + Rio: Pure Listening Pleasure
Glory of Gershwin
Ultra-Lounge: Cocktails With Cole Porter
De-Lovely

ASIN: B000008JUM
Release Date: 1990-09-25

Tracks:

I've Got You Under My Skin - Neneh Cherry
In The Still Of The Night - Neville Brothers
You Do Something To Me - Sinead O Connor
Begin The Beguine - Salif Keita
Love For Sale - Fine Young Cannibals
Well, Did you Evah! - Debbie Harry/Iggy Pop
Miss Otis Regrets/Just One Of Those Things - Kirsty Maccoll/The Pogues
Don't Fence Me In - David Byrne
It's All Right With Me - Tom Waits
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - Annie Lennox
Night And Day - U2
I Love Paris - Les Negresses Vertes
So In Love - K.D. Lang
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? - The Thompson Twins
Too Darn Hot - Erasure
I Get A Kick Out Of You - The Jungle Brothers
Down In The Depths - Lisa Stansfield
From This Momment On - Jimmy Somerville
After You - Jody Watley
Do I Love You? - Aztec Camera

Amazon.com

There's a long tradition of artists banding together for a noble cause, but--needless to say--good intentions are no guarantee of good art. Fortunately, the twain do meet and the project even succeeds with creative flair in this compilation. It kicked off the Red Hot AIDS Benefit series back in 1990 and in fact launched its own sort of minigenre, including theme albums devoted to George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. In fact, this eclectic mix of Cole Porter covers interpreted by a wide swath of contemporary artists unfurls a pretty ambitious agenda in addition to its message of AIDS awareness and compassion. Here, the legacy of this ultra-sophisticated, closeted master of the popular song from the era of the "lost generation" is presented as a source of rejuvenating inspiration. Porter's craft seems validated by the very flexibility of the original songs as they get retrofitted to encompass styles ranging from U2 and Tom Waits to Jungle Brothers. There's an occasional miscalculation (Debbie Harry and Iggy Pop's didactic "updating" of Porter's bon vivant wit doesn't compare well with the original), but moments of stunning fusion abound (Sinéad O'Connor and Annie Lenox contribute especially memorable gems). Instead of getting lost in translation, Red Hot + Blue adds a whole new dimension to the art of swellegance. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Red Hot & Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter.......2007-07-25

Awesome CD, used to have the cassette tape. We decided we had waited long enough to here this grouping of music again....so bought the CD. Especially as it was sold as a money raiser for AIDS. Wonderful songs, fab groups singing them. We love it.

red hot and sometimes, not!.......2007-05-14

this is the red hot that started the whole affair. this collection of cole porter covers was recorded as a way to let the world know that the music industry cared about aids awareness and raising money to bring about a cure.

the representation of artists is a cross section of who was hot in 1990 with few exceptions (prince, janet jackson, madonna and cyndi lauper immediately comes to mind--madonna would pay her dues soon though). some of them are gloriously up to doing the cole porter songs justice.

for example, lisa stansfield's 'down in the depths' is elegantly jazzy and a perfect showcase for her sweet honeyed mezzo. and, kd lang can do wrong working her way through 'so in love'. it's brilliant. as is annie lennox's 'ev'ry time we say goodbye'.

others bring their stamp to the songs and make it happen for the pop market. u2's 'night and day' is a great success, david byrne takes 'don't fence me in' on a great romp and fine young cannibals take 'love for sale', which has an unshakeable identity with women from billie holiday to aretha franklin, and makes it a randy boy-toy cruise that porter would have loved!

now, while sinead o'connor and iggy pop made be the last two singers one would expect to take on cole porter, o'connor's whispery boop-a-doop approach to 'you do something to me' is a definite change of pace and pop just says 'so what!?' he and debbie harry give 'well, did you evah?' the punked out once over that again would have tickled porter to no end.

now, if he wouldn't lose his sense of humor on some of the rest, as a listener i do. jody watley has one of the toughest tunes to do in 'after you--who?'. and a sense of humor or a little help from elton john might have saved her. as is her apporach is too studied and careful. and i don't get salif keita's 'begin the beguine'. this is one of the songs that needed to be sung because of its lusicious melody. and i like rap as much as the next person but i have to concede the point that porter's lyrics don't need reconception as raps.

A CD I still listen to regularly after years.......2007-02-19

This collection of Cole Porter songs performed by different contemporary artists came out in the early 90's as a fundraiser to benefit AIDS research.

The artists have different styles, so you'll probably like some tracks much more than others. I think they're uniformly good with some standouts, such as Annie Lennox's Everytime We Say Goodbye.

Interesting tribute developing now it's own classic status........2006-07-18

The beautiful elements of all Porter's work are that the songs he penned are elegant, witty, refreshingly verbose, timeless and can, in effect, be sung by anyone to anyone. They are loving, sexy and sexless at once; which reveals much about the great man's character and genius.
The songs and artists here are a sound spread of genre. Sung in either classic form or as refreshing reworkings. On the whole it works well with a few unfortunate exceptions.
It is well worth adding to a discerning collection. My personal favourites are those which by and large retain their classic quality, Annie Lennox, K D Lang and Lisa Stansfield do beautiful interpretations of their chosen songs. Andy Bell and David Byrne add twists which work to great effect. It is a certainty that the album is developing it's own classic status as time moves on, it was origianlly released in 1990. The perfect tribute at the time and a mark of how far we have come in an effort to fight HIV. The songs howevr in my opinion need little tinkering or adjustment since they were and are beautiful, it is a shame some of the artists chose to rework certain songs so heavily.

FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS THE BEST SONG.......2006-05-21

I BOUGHT THIS CD FOR ONE SONG AND ONE SONG ONLY.
LOVE FOR SALE BY THE FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS. THE CANNIBALS
NOT ONLY DO JUSTICE TO COLE PORTER'S LEGACY, THEIR PERFORMANCE
ILLUSTRATES PORTER'S SONGWRITING BRILLIANCE. ROLAND GIFT NAILS THE SONG'S MOODS AND THE ACCOUSTIC TOUCH IS ON TARGET FOR THIS SONG. IT IS A SHAME THAT THE CANNIBALS ONLY MADE A COUPLE ALBUMS, BUT LOVE FOR SALE IS ARGUABLY THEIR FINEST SONG, AND REASON ENOUGH TO BUY THIS CD.

I Am Sam - Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture

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Awesome!
I Am Sam CD
I AM SAM SOUND TRACK IS GREAT!
Disc of Beatles Covers Offers Lots of Room for Reinterpretation, Some Quite Wonderful
Strawberry Fields Forever!...FIVE STARS PLUS for this music!

I Am Sam - Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
Various Artists
Manufacturer: V2 Ada
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Let It Be

ASIN: B00005TT77
Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

Two of Us - Aimee Mann & Michael Penn
Blackbird - Sarah McLachlan
Across the Universe - Rufus Wainwright
I'm Looking Through You - The Wallflowers
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - Eddie Vedder
Strawberry Fields - Ben Harper
Mother Nature's Son - Sheryl Crow
Golden Slumbers - Ben Folds
I'm Only Sleeping - The Vines
Don't Let Me Down - Stereophonics
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Black Crowes
Julia - Chocolate Genius
We Can Work It Out - Heather Nova
Help - Howie Day
Nowhere Man - Paul Westerberg
Revolution - Grandaddy
Let It Be - Nick Cave

Amazon.com

Jessie Nelson's poignant tale of a mentally challenged man named Sam (Sean Penn) who recruits a lawyer to help him regain custody of his young daughter leans heavily on the lead character's obsession with Beatles songs, and his innocent trust in their wisdom and emotional truth. It's an artistic gambit that shrewdly lends itself to this mostly rewarding collection of Beatles covers by a wide range of contemporary artists, many of whom no doubt leapt at the chance to record a treasured song by their own musical heroes. The renditions are by and large faithful, and inform the elemental genius of the originals by the strength and variety of the artist's voices alone. The husband-wife team of Aimee Mann and Michael Penn (Sean's brother) can't help but find resonance in "Two of Us," just as Nick Cave's latter-day, heart-on-his-sleeve crooner infatuation makes "Let It Be" all his own. It's the reinterpretations that are riskier. While Paul Westerberg's stripped-down, nasal reading of "Nowhere Man" perceptively underscores Lennon's inherent Dylan fetish and Howie Day turns "Help!" from anxious plea to desperate dirge, Grandaddy smugly alt-rocks the energy right out of "Revolution." The Beatles hardly need anyone to burnish their reputation, but this album goes a long way toward underscoring their most undersung legacy as rock's most transcendent melting pot. -Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2007-07-26

I love this CD! It's fun to hear the remakes of familiar Beatles hits done by contemporary artists, in a respectful and classy way. Puts a new spin on an old favorite.

I Am Sam CD.......2006-11-10

Beatle's lyrics combined with today's musical talent. A great combination! If you love the Beatles, you'll love this CD. I keep ordering "one more", it's taking care of a lot of people on my holiday gift giving list!

I AM SAM SOUND TRACK IS GREAT!.......2006-11-04

I REALLY ENJOYED THE MUSIC WHEN I WATCHED THE VIDEO AND FELT INCLINED TO BUY THE SOUND TRACK. I AM GLAD I DID. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTD.

Disc of Beatles Covers Offers Lots of Room for Reinterpretation, Some Quite Wonderful.......2006-07-21

I have to admit I have never seen the 2001 movie from which this soundtrack is based, nor do I know the significance of the Beatles music to the characters. However, once I heard Rufus Wainwright's acoustic cover of "Across the Universe", a touching performance that puts his yearning, mournful voice to good use, I was curious what other surprises could be in store on this disc. I later found out the reason these musicians were recruited for the recording was a matter of economics. Producer Andy Gershon wanted to use the original Beatles recordings, but apparently, Michael Jackson, who owned the rights to the Lennon-McCartney catalogue, was charging $300K for each song they recorded. As it turns out, the resulting disc is pretty solid, offering a great variety of reinterpretations of familiar songs - some quite wonderful, others less so but none too painfully.

Husband-and-wife folk rockers Aimee Mann and Michael Penn kick things off with a pleasing version of the optimistic "Two of Us". Pleasing also describes Sarah McLachlan's take on "Blackbird", which is greatly aided by Sean Ashby's delicate strumming. The pace picks up with the Wallflowers' jaunty "I'm Looking Through You" complete with Rami Jaffee's Austin Powers-sounding keyboards and Jackson Browne providing harmony vocals. Eddie Vedder's uniquely scratchy vocal delivery is well served by "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" where he accompanies himself ably on guitar and harmonica. Ben Harper gets into an appropriately psychedelic mood for "Strawberry Fields Forever" with particularly lush strings and fulsome horns, though he gets carried away with the bombastic ending.

Things start to fluctuate at this point in the disc. Sheryl Crow sounds somnambulant and rather constricted on a country-twanged "Mother Nature's Son", a sub-par choice for her slick performing style; and the plaintive Ben Folds barely registers on the too-brief "Golden Slumbers". In the one track that sounds like a Fab Four impersonation (or more accurately, a Beatlemania facsimile), the Vines cover "I'm Only Sleeping" in a comparatively generic manner. The Stereophonics make "Don't Let Me Down" sound like a mid-1970's Rod Stewart pop-rocker, while the Black Crowes put their familiar blues-oriented stamp on the most psychedelic of Beatles songs, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds".

Chocolate Genius, led by Marc Anthony Thompson, refashions John Lennon's touching paean to his mother, "Julia", into a hazy dirge that actually brings a surprising resonance to the song. However, sounding a bit too much like MacLachlan, singer-songwriter Heather Nova lends little distinction to her version of "We Can Work It Out", granted one of the most lightweight songs in the Lennon-McCartney canon. Howie Day effectively slows down "Help!" into an atmospheric, almost halting plea of quiet desperation. Dylan sound-alike Paul Westerberg croaks through "Nowhere Man" with little flair; and in perhaps the biggest departure from the original, the now-defunct indie band Grandaddy turns "Revolution" into a chugging slow-poke rocker. On the final track, Aussie musician Nick Cave lends his recognizably barren style to a somewhat desultory "Let It Be". It's a mixed bag for sure, but what really comes across is the unbeatable craftsmanship and magical yin-and-yang perfection of Lennon and McCartney.

Strawberry Fields Forever!...FIVE STARS PLUS for this music!.......2006-05-09

It will always be incredibly challenging to match the artistic talent that The Beatles possessed. Nevertheless, this set of songs by the artists on this CD is as good as it gets to achieving a proper, respectful tribute to The Beatles with thoughtful and passionate cover songs.

The CD has a whopping 17 tracks for almost an hour of music from the movie (or inspired by the movie) I Am Sam. The music was beautifully woven into the movie; but even with just this CD you'll be blown away! It's a must-have for fans of The Beatles, the artists here, and fans of great rock everywhere.

The CD starts off strong with a rendition of "Two Of Us" by Aimee Mann and Michael Penn. I think their personal relationship helped make them harmonize so well for this song. The Black Crowes do an excellent job with the musical arrangement for "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds;" the drums are first-class! Sheryl Crow injects a great country music accent to "Mother Nature's Son." Sarah McLachlan performs a very sensitive rendition of "Blackbird;" and the CD ends beautifully with one of my very favorite Beatles songs, "Let It Be" performed by Nick Cave with Chaz Jankel on piano. Awesome!

Amazon writes that some of the "reinterpretations (on this album)...are riskier." I don't agree. While risks were taken, you won't know it! For example, Grandaddy does a great job of adding their own spice to "Revolution" and Paul Westerberg's voice was rather pleasing to my ear on "Nowhere Man."

The quality of the sound is excellent; and all of the musical arrangements are very thoughtfully produced. The liner notes come with a few color pictures from the motion picture I Am Sam; and you also get the song credits.

Overall, this CD is the product of an exceptionally talented group of artists who perform a noticeably sensitive suite of covers of great Beatles songs. This album will touch a nerve in you and leave you wondering why they couldn't have recorded even more. The singers expressed even the finest of nuances in the meanings of every word in every song; and I treasure this album as one of my preferred CDs. If this were a vinyl album I would have worn the grooves off of it long ago.

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