Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam

Track Listings

1. Can You Feel It

2. You Make Me Feel Like

3. Throw Your Hands in the Air

4. Leave Well Enough Alone

5. Without Lovin' You

6. Someone Like You

7. Tender Love

8. Think About Me

9. Baby You Are

10. Stop Foolin' Around

11. I Don't Ever Want to See You Again

Tracks:

Can You Feel It
You Make Me Feel Like
Throw Your Hands In The Air
Leave Well Enough Alone
Without Lovin' You
Someone Like You
Tender Love
Think About Me
Baby You Are
Stop Foolin' Around
I Don't Ever Want To See You Again

Customer Reviews:

R&B at it's best.......2006-02-13

Uncle Sam was a very talented singer who never fully got the recongtion he deserved. With his self titled debut Sam took it back to what true R&B should be. Standout tracks include Someone Like You,his cover of Tender Love and the lead single I Don't Ever Want To See You Again.

Need some of this R&B Back........2005-09-27

We definately need some of this R&B back. Some of that ol' skool. Great ol' R&B is like Boys 2 Men, Jodeci (K-Ci & JoJo), Next, Tyrese, Case, RL, etc. Slow Jams R&B is really great, some of the up-tempoed R&B songs are good, but I love the Slow beats, y'know. Get's you really thinking.

What Happened to Uncle Sam?.......2005-03-26

I really liked the album. I wish he would've came up with another one. I guess he was a one hit wonder.

The Project's Production Coordinator..........2004-09-18

I was actually looking up something online when the reviews from Amazon came up during my search... I went ahead and read them and it touched me that this album has not only touched a few of you, but became what many of the writers had hoped... timeless... Here we are seven years later and you are still buying it. Although the label (Stonecreek Recordings) is now no more, and from what I understand Sam tried with an independent label since (I am not sure on what is happening), this was an amazing experience for me... I know it was for Sam... and especially Boyz II Men. I was just talking to one of my best friends about the MANY tracks that did not make the album... there are so many that supercede the eleven tracks on here... "Can You Feel It"... "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again"... and "Baby You Are" were all great singles and again, I would like to thank you all on behalf of those involved for your positive feedback. No I am not still working with the guys, but again, this project was one we were very, very close to. There were a few artists to come out of the Creek through Boyz II Men, but Uncle Sam kicked it off... and it was amazing how the second single "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" took off! I remember the first time we all saw Sam perform it... there was not a dry eye in the place... We wanted to find whoever sparked that emotion out of him and beat her down! LOL And Nathan Morris did an OUTSTANDING job with this particular song. Well I could spend forever going down memory lane, but I won't. I just wanted to let you all know that people do read these reviews and again, on behalf of everyone involved... THANKS! (and no I don't get a penny from the product or endorsing it, LOL... I just thought it was good too! I STILL listen to my copies! LOL)

Bring Out A Second Album.......2004-05-21

This album is tight. Had this album since it dropped in '97' and it still gets played. Just keep the album on for every track. No weak links here. Hot tracks are #1 #2 #4 #5 #7 #9 #11. My favourite song is #9 Baby You Are which is a Boyz 2 Men type love ballad. Bottom line is, that if you like Boyz 2 Men then I promise you will love this joint. Buy it if u aint got it!

Homespun America: Mid-19th Century Brass Band, Social Orchestra & Choral Group Music

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Sensory Reliving of a Lost Time
Makes me smile.

Homespun America: Mid-19th Century Brass Band, Social Orchestra & Choral Group Music
Gioachino Rossini , Ferdinand Herold , Anonymous , New Hutchinson Family Singers , Hosea Ripley , Gary William Friedman , Stephen Foster , James Sanderson , Gary Bordner , and Allen Vizzutti
Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001K3V
Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

Eaton's Grand March
Giorno D'Orrore (Semiramide)
Free And Easy
Les Rendezvous Waltzes
Galop
Serenade - Departed Days
Waltz
Quickstep - Blues
Congo's Quickstep - Manchester Cornet Band (Concert Of July 1, 1858)
Crossing The Grand Sierras - New Hutchinson Family Singers
The Famous Quadrilles
The Fireman's Polka - New Hutchinson Family Singers
Uncle Sam's Farm
King Alcohol
Don't Stay Away
The Vulture Of The Alps
The Old Granite State - New Hutchinson Family Singers

Tracks:

Hope Told A Flattering Tale - Manchester Cornet Band
The Pauper's Funeral - New Hutchinson Family Singers
Calomel
The Peri Waltzes
Felina Redowa de Salon
The Guards Waltzes
The Quaker Medley Set Quadrilles
The Hand Organ Polka
The Old Folks Quadrille
Peter's Quickstep - Manchester Cornet Band
Get Off The Track - New Hutchinson Family Singers
Excelsior
The Fourth Of July Overture
May Heaven's Graces - Manchester Cornet Band
Hail To The Chief

Customer Reviews:

Sensory Reliving of a Lost Time.......2007-04-03

I bought this originally because I play trumpet and saw Vizzutti's name on the list of artists. Of course, he's excellent, but what's really special here is that you can close your eyes and be back in the town park in small town America of the 2nd half of the 19th century when every town had a band while they waited for TV to be invented. I have a photo of my ancestors posing with the Mount Pleasant Mills (PA) band in the early 20th century and feel I'm there when I hear this music.

Makes me smile........2004-09-03

This is a 2 Disc set of charming 19th Century American music of the "everyday" variety: polkas, quadrilles, waltzes...tunes like "Pop Goes the Weasel" played sweetly and without a hint of irony. If you're looking for sophisticated concert music, look elsewhere. This is the music Americans were playing and hearing in park bands, "social orchestras", etc. Highlights include stunning performances by trumpet virtuoso Alan Vizutti on E-flat cornet. Also notable are the vocal quartet recreations of the spiritual songs and abolitionist anthems of the Hutchinson Family Singers. This collection is like a lively little piece of American history on disc, elegantly performed by all invloved. The 27-page booklet is crammed with interesting information.

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Remember When Rap Was This Good?!?
Classic rap songs....
Lyrical and experimental g-funk (4.5/5)
Skip Proof Material {5 Stars}
I have this on cassette in near mint condition.

Uncle Sam's Curse
Above the Law
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003C3N
Release Date: 1994-07-12

Tracks:

Return of the Real Shit
Set Free
Kalifornia
Concrete Jungle
Rain Be for Rain Bo
Everything Will Be Alright
Black Superman
'G' in Me
Uncle Sam's Curse
One Time Two Meny
Who Ryde
Gangsta Madness

Customer Reviews:

Remember When Rap Was This Good?!?.......2007-05-30

1994 certainly was an awesome year on all coasts (west, east, south), and up north. Uncle Sam's Curse was horribly slept on, and thanks to the internet and a much more commercialized hip-hop scene, now everybody wants to buy this one. Cold 187um serves you with some experimental and original beats drawing upon that G-Funk sound that the Pomona Playas helped popularized a few years ago (Was it Dr. Dre or Cold 187um who started G-Funk? The debate remains) Many of the beats are hella different than the other G-Funk of the time, and some are different period (but in a lovable way)!! Lyrically, the album is less pimpin and more political. "Uncle Sam's Curse," the title track is prime example, analyzing the plight of the brotha and sista in the U.S. "Black Superman" is definitely the joint here. I love the lyrics depicting a brotha getting his mother out of the ghetto and trying to make a better life. It is moving when they dropped a line about a mother calling her son her black superman! They discuss the gang truce and drug dealing and hustling from a much different perspective than most rappers do. The beat is hot with a slick whiny synth and a tight vocorder. I also love "One Tyme Two Meny." The beat is bouncy, and the hook features a wierd, but dope vocal. Listen to the dude's hella raspy voice as he recites "you don't know why one time's always trippin." They bring up a scenario where a homie has a hot girl in his car and he brags about the drugs he and his cuddies has, and to his surprise, she is an undercover cop, and he is busted. They take on a social stance on how police officers always assume the worst about black folks, and how it upsets these Pomona playas (hence the slang term for police (one time)). Above The Law kills each track with relentless flows and spits discussing social issues. Definitely, this is a lyrical album. They discuss the proverbial fork in the road in "Rain Be For The Rain Bo." They rap about choices in people's lives and discuss the trappings in the hood life and make references to the government as having a part in that cycle, and Kokane adds his moany hook vocals as he does in much of the album. Tone Loc steps in with ATL on "Who Ryde." "Concrete Jungle" is a little more gangsta with some harder lyrics. There is a couple of pimpin type songs though, like "The "G" In Me" with a nice old-school inspired funky beat. Definitely more of a lyrical album than many other G-Funk albums. The beats are different, and a few may take some time to get used to, but they will grow on you and you will recognize Cold 187um's real talent.

Classic rap songs...........2007-02-04

but holy smokes, over $100 for a used cd...cmon people who really wants to pay that? Good thing I still have the ripped songs I liked off it from about 10 years ago. Too bad the studio doesn't remaster and re-release it...I'd definately buy it again.

Lyrical and experimental g-funk (4.5/5).......2006-12-03

Above the Law is one of the best and most underrated rap groups from the west coast, and "Uncle Sam's Curse" may be their best album. Both the group and the album have been totally slept-on for years, so much that this album has gone out of print. Ruthless dropped this in 1994, and it really was a level above the other gangsta rap being released at the time. "Uncle Sam's Curse" is some really lyrical hip hop, sometimes politically fueled and very socially conscious. Musically it is very experimental. Producer Cold 187um, one of the west coast's best beatmakers, uses some electronic instrumentals with his usual heavy bass and whiny synths to create an almost futuristic sound, aided by frequent movie samples. Kokane sings hooks on lots of the songs, and this adds to the experimental feel, Kokane is the weirdest and most entertaining hookmen in hip hop. The Pomona trio of Total K-Oss, KMD, and Cold 187um don't really make any tracks worth skipping on this release either. I highly recommend "Uncle Sam's Curse," it is really multiple steps above the vast majority of west coast rap, and it's disgustingly slept-on.

The album starts with an intro that sets the scene for the album, oppressed and hungry people ready for a change in the city. This goes into the entertaining "Return of the Real...," a funky start to the album announcing the return of Above the Law. The next song is the soulful, well-produced "Set Free," which has a great chorus and wishful, sad lyrics. "Kalifornia" is a straight west coast anthem, with a beat laced with horns and a whiny synth, and a good chorus. "Concreat Jungle" is lyrically one of the highlights, discussing the pitfalls of living in the ghetto. "Rain Be for Rain Bo" has a head-nodding beat and good lyrics and hook. "Everything Will Be Alright" is a happy, upbeat, funky track, and a showcase for Kokane. "Black Superman" is my favorite song on the album, an absolute classic. The beat is awesome, perfect to ride to, and the lyrics are some of the best, exploring being a "black superman" for poor people in urban life. "Uncle Sam's Curse" is a middle finger to America, talking about the struggles and inescapable trials of poverty, it's very powerful. "One Time Too Meny" and "Who Ryde" are both wild, laidback kinds of g-funk tracks. "Gangsta Madness" may be the most stunning track on the album, speaking of judgment and death, and the beat and Kokane's chorus match it perfectly.

"Uncle Sam's Curse" is a very unique album and one of the best from an era of strong hip hop from California. I highly recommend it to fans of g-funk artists but also to fans of strong lyricists, because this album has both. Unfortunately, this release is nearly impossible to find now, but if you come across it do yourself a favor and make the purchase.

Skip Proof Material {5 Stars}.......2006-09-22

This is one of the best albums from Above The Law. The group is so heavily underrated that not many even know who they are anymore, but those that know who they are know that nothing coming out of the west compares to them -- they're in their own category. The album itself is full of gems that a lot of people were bangin' in their systems back in '94. Joints like "Kalifornia", "Uncle Sam's Curse", "Gangsta Madness", and "Black Superman" are classics in my mind. Almost every song features Kokane on the hook (he was on Ruthless records at the time and dropped the classic "Funk Upon A Rhyme" LP in '94, check that LP out too) and he brings even more flavor to already solid cuts like "Everything Will Be Alright", "Gangsta Madness", "Return Of The Real Sh**", "Who Ryde", and "Rain Be For Rain Bo". There's no need for the skip button when you're listening to this album.

As far as flaws, none come to mind. This is your typical west coast banger -- gangsta lyrics over laid back, funked out beats. You can't really ask for much more than that. As a matter of fact, if I could change anything about this album, I'd make it even longer (it clocks in at just over an hour long). Otherwise, you can pop this in and let it ride.

Uncle Sam's Curse is a classic joint from the left coast. If you want that classic ryder music, then go ahead and grab this. Most albums from '94 are dope anyway, and you know that Above The Law doesn't make bad music. I'm not sure if it's worth any more than $25 (it's definitely not worth the $75 bucks it's being listed for -- nationally distributed records never are), but it's still an excellent album. I recommend making this one a collection piece. You'll be glad you did.

Standout Tracks: Uncle Sam's Curse, Kalifornia feat. Kokane, Black Superman, One Time Two Meny, Rain Be For Rain Bo feat. Kokane, Set Free, The G In Me, Everything Will Be Alright, Gangsta Madness (My Favorite), and Concrete Jungle

I have this on cassette in near mint condition........2006-01-03

If anyone is interested contact my ebay id: nuso.
I wont charge $50.

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Moving traditional music
Splendid program, beautifully done!
Attention Hardcore Reenactors
This is always going to be one of my favorites!

Union & Liberty

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Songs of the Civil War

ASIN: B000001QAA
Release Date: 1994-12-21

Tracks:

The Battle-Cry Of Freedom
The Star-Spangled Banner
Uncle Sam's Farm
Vaillance Polka Militaire
Drums And Trumpets (Or, A Parade In Broadway)
Weeping, Sad And Lonely
The Columbian Quadrilles
The Girl I left Behind Me
Beauregard's Retreat From Shilou
We Are Coming, Father Abraham
Kingdom Coming, (Or, The Year Of Jubilo)
Grafted Into The Army
The Picture On The Wall
Daniel Webster's Funeral March
Tenting On The Old Camp-Ground
The Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Customer Reviews:

Moving traditional music.......2004-02-05

Music of the period performed in the style of the period and with great feeling. Don't be afraid that the music is "stuffy" or academic. It is funny, sad, and rousing. It gives the feeling of immediacy that never goes out of style.

Splendid program, beautifully done!.......2002-06-01

A splendid program of varied, contrasting pieces for voice and
instruments. All performers are complete masters of this music
and its idiomatic performance style, and they execute it with skill, wit and (where appropriate) real depth of feeling.

This is an album which everyone who loves Civil War music,
or who is meeting it here for the first time, will cherish.

Attention Hardcore Reenactors.......2000-09-14

I am a campaign-style Union reenactor in the Eastern US who has emphasized Civil War-era music in my knowledge base. I was also a musician for several years. DC Hall's New Concert ensemble has done a first-rate job of recreating our Northern ancestors' music. From my reading, their efforts have approximated the small, live music groups that were popular before and during the War. The liner notes are well-written, and historically accurate. Perfect for background music when having your pards over to count threads or make up rounds. I recommend it without hesitation.

This is always going to be one of my favorites!.......1999-05-08

D.C. Hall's NC&QB is a wonderful small ensemble that really adds new light to the Civil War genre. At times, it is so tender in feeling (The Picture on the Wall)and then rowdy in spirit (The Year of Jubilo). The familiar Star Spangled Banner is done in a wonderful unique rythme. Get this recording!

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Several Nice Melodies Here for those Who Enjoy 19th Century Song

Hand That Holds the Bread

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

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Release Date: 1997-06-17

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The Hand That Holds The Bread
The Anti-Monopoly War Song
The Pacific Railroad
The Song Of The Red Man
The Future America
Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill
A Laborer You See, And I Love Liberty
Out Of Work
Eight Hours
The Chinese, The Chinese, You Know
Little Ah Sid
No Irish Need Apply
Uncle Sam's Farm
Jim Fisk, Or He Never Went Back On The Poor
Kick Him When He's Down
We Never Speak As We Pass By
When The Girls Can Vote
The Fatherhood Of God And The Brotherhood Of Man
Ma! Ma! Where's My Pa?
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Father's A Drunkard, And Mother Is Dead
Crooked Whiskey
After The Fair
Ta-Ra-Ra Boom-De-Ay

Customer Reviews:

Several Nice Melodies Here for those Who Enjoy 19th Century Song.......2006-04-02

The theme of this album is songs of social consciousness, which means that the compiler was looking for historical relevence, rather than overall good tunes. But there are at least two songs here that any fan of the 19th century popular song must have: "The Song of the Red Man," by Henry Clay Work, and "The Hand that Holds the Bread" by Root. Work's piece is simple, but driving and compelling, like all his best songs. The song by Root is just another fine, rousing melody by this exellent pop composer. Performance-wise, the soloists are a mixed bag, but they are sincere, and the chorus is superb throughout.

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Letters From London
Uncle Sam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000OOV9NY

Product Description

1990, Skelter records USA. Out of print glam/sleaze debut from Uncle Sam. 10 tracks in total, including: Dreams of money, Whiskey slick, Stranger, Room for one, Ain't no Valentino, and more.