Compaq Presario SR1120NX Desktop PC (2.66 GHz Celeron, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-ROM Drive)

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The music is good but the movie is better
A grand sountrack...
Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3
Awe inspiring!
It is the best of the three CDs!!!

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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ASIN: B00005QZWI
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

The Prophecy
Concerning Hobbits
The Shadow Of The Past
The Treason Of Isengard
The Black Rider
At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
A Knife In The Dark
Flight To The Ford
Many Meetings
The Council Of Elrond [featuring the song "Aniron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen)" composed & performed by Enya]
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A Journey In The Dark
The Bridge Of Khazad Dum
Lothlorien
The Great River
Amon Hen
The Breaking Of The Fellowship
May It Be [composed & performed by Enya]

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Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, this epic is infused with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to the score's sense of mystery and magical place are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquility, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that should long be cherished by admirers of film music and hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley

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The music is good but the movie is better.......2007 Compaq Presario SR1120NX Desktop PC (2.66 GHz Celeron, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-ROM Drive)

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The Basics
Compaq's new and exceedingly wide-ranging Presario SR1100NX series of desktop PCs targets most every segment of the computer buyer market -- from financially strapped students to high-power business executives. This particular unit, the Presario SR1120NX, is one of the least expensive yet most cost-effective models in the lineup, offering superior multitasking performance and quite a bit more storage space than its entry-level sibling, the Presario SR1110NX, for just a few dollars more. Demanding users and those who deal primarily in high-end multimedia or games will want to look at one of Compaq's upscale models, but anyone who prioritizes their budget should find the Presario SR1120NX exceedingly appealing.

Processor
Intel's cost-effective Celeron processor often forms the basis for budget-priced machines, and the Presario SR1120NX is no different. What is different is the configuration of this particular Celeron. Intel's newest Celeron is named the Celeron D, a tricked up version of the venerable chip that offers 256KB of level-two cache (twice that of standard Celeron chips) and a 533MHz Quad Pumped Bus, a 33% improvement over the norm. The Celeron D in the Presario SR1120NX operates at 2.66 MHz, which would be considered a fast Celeron even without the new and improved configuration. Though it doesn't offer the power of Intel's Pentium chip, this is a strong entry-level CPU.

Memory
Computers typically store information on their hard drive, though frequently accessed and recently accessed information is stored for faster retrieval in Random Access Memory. With more installed memory, your PC operates faster and permit more efficient multitasking. The Presario SR1120NX features 512 MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM main memory (expandable to two full GB), which is considered an average allotment in today's desktop market. As such, it is perfectly satisfactory for most single task and multitasking assignments.

Video
An Intel Extreme Graphics video controller is integrated on the motherboard, featuring just 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory. While quite capable of accurately displaying most any 2D application such as word processing, Internet surfing and 2D graphic design, the system will struggle to smoothly display advanced 3D graphics, animations, and many mid-to high-end games.

The system does not include a display screen, thus allowing you to continue using your current monitor or select from today's many alternatives.

Sound
The Presario SR1120NX produces sound via an audio chip integrated on the motherboard. This is a typical setup for inexpensive PCs. Speakers are not included.

Hard Drive
The unit's internal 80 MB hard drive is double the capacity of that in the entry-level Presario SR1110NX, sporting enough storage space for an average allotment of files and applications and a substantial music or multimedia collection too. But if you consistently work with jumbo-size video, 3D graphic and audio files, you'll may need to upgrade this drive or add another.

Optical Drive
The system features dual optical drives - a fast 48X32X48X CD-RW drive for playing and burning music CDs and archiving files to CD, and a DVD-ROM drive for playing DVDs. DVD writing, often used to backup extremely large amounts of data or copy home movies to long-lasting DVD format, is not possible unless you add a DVD burner.

Connectivity and Expansion
With five high-speed USB 2.0 ports at your disposal -- one of which is conveniently located on the front -- you'll have plenty of room for plug and play gadgets such as digital cameras and printers. Compaq has not included IEEE 1394 FireWire ports (most commonly used for fast data transfer from digital camcorders), though it has equipped the system with a built-in 9-in-1 memory card reader for accessing information stored on a wide variety of removable memory cards. This is a surprise find on a budget-priced PC. Communication options include an integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface for fast Internet and network communication and a V.92 data/fax modem for low-speed dial-up connections. The system's two available PCI slots may be used for add-on audio cards, video cards, and the like.

Operating System and Software
Considering its affordable price point, the Presario SR1120NX features an impressive software package headed by Microsoft's Windows XP operating system. Compaq will also pre-install Microsoft's Works 7.0 word processing and productivity suite, Microsoft Money Standard 2004, Quicken New User Edition 2004, a one-year subscription to the MSN Encarta online information center, and a variety of multimedia and Internet utilities.

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The Intel Celeron D processor 330 teams up with 512MB SDRAM and separate CD-RW and DVD-ROM drives to make your daily computing experience a breeze. When the work is done, let Apple iTunes for Windows help you import your favorite songs and organize your music collection. Or take in a few movies, right at your desk!

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Trading Twilight for Daylight
The Reminder
Icky Thump
Writer's Block
Our Love to Admire

ASIN: B000OPOAGG
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

You're A Wolf
The Garden You Planted
I Made A Resolution
Ses Monuments
I Don't Know If I'll Be Back This Time

Customer Reviews:

Promising.......2007-06-13

I just heard You're a Wolf on the radio. Wow, great song; catchy yet deep. Brings to mind Fastball & Toad the Wet Sprocket. Looking forward to hearing the rest.

What an incredible debut EP!.......2007-05-11

Alex Church, the lead singer and founder of Sea Wolf, was a founding member of my favorite band, Irving. His songwriting skills are amazing, and this EP, Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, showcases his ability to write beautiful and engaging songs perfectly. My personal favorite is You're a Wolf, but every song he writes finds a way to burrow into my subconscious. While I lament the fact that he is no longer with Irving, I rejoice in the beauty that is Sea Wolf and am so thankful he is still bringing new songs into the world. I can't wait for the full album that will be released this year! In the meanwhile, I'm so excited to see Sea Wolf play live - they blew me away when I saw them play the noise pop festival.

DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy

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A promise about to be fulfilled
Amazing collection - amazing voice.
Amazing recordings
First Rate Singing!

DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy
Nathan Gunn , and Kevin Murphy
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Highly recommended.

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

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

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The Stage Names
Okkervil River
Manufacturer: Jagjaguwar
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000SINSVM
Release Date: 2007-08-07

Tracks:

Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe
Unless It Kicks
Hand To Take Hold Of The Scene, A
Savannah Smiles
Plus Ones
Girl In Port, A
You Can't Hold The Hand Of A Rock And Roll Man
Title Track
John Allyn Smith Sails

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This record dynamites the moss-covered castle walls of 2005's "Black Sheep Boy" to let in the glaring sun. Riddled with characters real and fake, with the relics of high culture and the crumpled up trash of low culture, "The Stage Names" is a cinemascopic take on the meaning of entertainment in the modern world. Reverberant with echoes of Motown snap and girl group pop, redolent with ripe whiffs of dirty rock 'n' roll, shining with the shimmy of Bo Diddley, with the shimmer of the Velvets, with the swagger of the Faces, and with a glittery sprinkling of cheap perfume to disguise the stink, "The Stage Names" is a relentlessly paced and ruthlessly thrilling journey.

The double CD deluxe edition contains solo demos of each of the songs from the proper album and is limited to only 1500 copies.

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A wacky classic
Marvelous
music
Interesting
Should have won an Academy Award!!!

Everything Is Illuminated

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ASIN: B000AYEIMW
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

Paul Cantelon--Odessa Medley
Leningrad--Zvezda Rok-N-Rolla
Csokolom--Amari Szi Amari
Leningrad--Dikiy Muzhchina
Paul Cantelon--Prologue/Babushka
Paul Cantelon--Little Jonathan/The Wall
Gogol Bordello--Bublitschki
The Con Artists feat. Peter Miser Ya-takoy
Leningrad--Malen'kiy Mal'chik
Tin Hat Trio--Fear of the South
Paul Cantelon--River Of Collections
Paul Cantelon--Tank Graveyard/Valse de Suzana/Dee-yed
Paul Cantelon--Sunflowers
Paul Cantelon--War Is Love/eta-Ya
Paul Cantelon--Trachimbrod/Ressurection/Requiem
Paul Cantelon--Inside-Out
Gogol Bordello Start Wearing Purple

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"Everything Is Illuminated" is the directorial debut of actor Liev Schrieber and an adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's best-selling novel. A blend of high comedy and great tragedy, the film tells the story of a young American man, played by Elijah Wood (The Lord of The Rings trilogy), who journeys to the Ukraine to find the woman whom he believes saved his grandfather from the Nazis all those years ago.

The soundtrack features two new songs from high energy New York City based gypsy punks Gogol Bordello, including one track not on their current cd. (Note: Gogol Bordello's lead singer plays a role in "Everything Is Illuminated"). Also included are gypsy folk songs from Russia and the Ukraine by Leningrad, Arkadie Severmie, Csokolom and Tin Hat Trio. And finally, Paul Cantelon's ethnic score ties together this nicely cohesive soundtrack.

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A wacky classic.......2007-07-18

Passionate, inspired and exotic, this soundtrack truly captures the spirit of the movie as well as Safran Foer's brilliant first novel; it resonates with longing, heartbreak, and a totally unique se Seagate HD CERTANCE DAT 72 432GB AUTOLOADE ( CDL432LW2U-SS )

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Overall, one of my favorite soundtracks out there. Whether you've seen the (remarkable) movie or not, get this! It is gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic, powerful, uplifting, and itching to tell you something you've known all your life but just can't quite grasp. In short, a brilliant piece of work.

music.......2007-06-02

does anyone know who sings the last song that plays on the movie trailer?

Interesting.......2007-03-18

Elijah Wood was surprising in his portrayal of the main charecter, who is a bit of a "nebish" or dweeb, and a collector of multitudenous often unthinkable items. His search of his family's past which takes him to the Ukraine, and the people he meets are
funny, amusing and often very moving. It's got a shocking thread to it,
but not without humor. I also liked the surprise ending. The music was great!

Should have won an Academy Award!!!.......2007-03-15

Funny, insightful, emotionally a rolling coaster and a must see.
Anita in Albuquerque Nm ....also a collector

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This River Hasn't Aged Well
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Bruce's Bestest Album Ever
down to the river
2 discs of buzzsaw rock 'n roll and beginning dark romance.

The River
Bruce Springsteen
Manufacturer: Sony
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Nebraska
Born in the U.S.A.
Born to Run
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle

ASIN: B0000025KI
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

The Ties That Bind
Sherry Darling
Jackson Cage
Two Hearts
Independence Day
Hungry Heart
Out In The Street
Crush On You
You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
I Wanna Marry You
The River

Tracks:

Point Blank
Cadillac Ranch
I'm A Rocker
Fade Away
Stolen Car
Ramrod
The Price You Pay
Drive All Night
Wreck On The Highway

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Despite the acclaim accorded Born to Run and Darkness on the Edge of Town, this is the album that broke Springsteen into the big leagues, thanks to "Hungry Heart," then his most pointedly commercial song; it had new fans swooning but some old ones grumbling for the "poetic" Springsteen of days gone by. Not to worry--though more economical lyrically, The River had something to offer nearly everyone: There's old-time frat rock ("Sherry Darling"), empathetic character studies ("The River," "Stolen Car," "Independence Day"), passionate rockers ("Out in the Street"), dramatic ballads ("Point Blank"), and even a couple of good-natured goofs ("Cadillac Ranch," "Crush on You," "Ramrod"). A sprawling double-disc set, The River offers proof that Springsteen could do it all and could do it better than virtually anyone else. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

This River Hasn't Aged Well.......2007-06-03

I remember when this 2-record vinyl album came out in 1980. I was still in college and thought it was just an awesome progression from Darkness On the Edge of Town and Born to Run. But listening to The River today, some 27 years later, I've got more mixed feelings.

Bear with me while we go down memory lane, track by track!

Ties That Bind -- It's a pretty good song for an album opener. Clarence (remember him?) gets off a swell sax solo.

Sherry Darling -- a kinda fun tune; frat rock indeed.

Jackson Cage -- Yeah, Boss, being in jail sucks. Weak choice for your #3 song. Danny's (Farfisa?) organ makes a big appearance here, 1 of MANY...

Two Hearts -- Starts out promising. Max's drumming almost saves this fun albeit commercial tune. "Two hearts are better than one/Two hearts girl get the job done." Okay...what about 3 hearts?

Independence Day -- Not bad; a classic Bruce lament.

Hungry Heart -- Bruce celebrates leaving "a wife and kids in Baltimore..." and going "out for a ride and I never went back." Okay, it's just a story. Clarence gets to blow again here. Cut from the same cloth as Two Hearts. Another of many organ-dominated tunes here. Yawn.

Out In the Street -- The first 5-star tune on this album imho. Classic Bruceian imagery. Looks back; moves forward to the next level.

Crush On You -- another Sherry Darling-type of "party" tune. Clarence gets to make an appearance, but can't bring the tune out from beyond it's numbing repetitiveness.

You Can Look -- Fun Bruce at his best. Why didn't Chuck Berry get a co-writing credit here?

I Wanna Marry You -- No, Bruce, no you don't! But since you will record the amazing divorce album, Tunnel Of Love some 7 years after this, go ahead, get married! Forgetable dreck here. Cheesy organ.

The River -- The 2nd amazing 5-star song on this record. Bruce refines his vivid storytelling taking it to the next level.

Point Blank -- Now he's talking. Bruce played this at Winterland in 1978 right after the Moscone and Milk assassinations. Still chilling.

Cadillac Ranch -- You gotta have a Car Song on any 2 record set and this 1 is still kinda fun.

I'm a Rocker -- Nice beat, Max, but forgetable lyrics, Boss...

Fade Away -- Typically uber-Sincere Bruce lament about not wanting his woman to ditch him. Yawn. Move on, Bruce. Sorry, Boss. Danny's damn organ playing is getting to me.

Stolen Car -- Nebraska-like, but in a boring contrived way. Where's Clarence?

Ramrod -- Another Car = Sex song. Cadillac Ranch was enough. Oh here's BIG MAN... And that damn organ again, droning on...

The Price You Pay -- Sounds like Bruce can use some No-Doz on this one. Or this listener.

Drive All Night -- This was actually a pretty good song, but at 8:33 probably 4 minutes too long.
Bruce sounds so sincere...um, you can end the song now..."through the wind, through the rain, through the snow, the wind, the rain..." Just like your friendly US Postal Delivery Man.

Wreck On the Highway -- Strange Bummer choice to end the album. Another tune that didn't make it on Nebraska. Zzzzz.

Conclusion: With a few exceptions, The River today simply sounds tired and dated. There's more life in the Seeger Sessions, which I don't get totally, but I can tell Bruce was having fun there. But here? He was in another time and space, and for that matter, so am I.

ReMaster Date?.......2007-02-14

SOMEBODY! Please, Please, Please get to the label executives and get these early Bruce CD's remastereed...Especially this one! Great music but terrible sound.

Bruce's Bestest Album Ever.......2006-03-14

I don't know about you but when I listen to my Dad's cd's of Springsteens earlier albums I sure get bored. That stuff is so depressing. Why would you want to listen to stuff like Born to Run or Darkness On the Edge of Town when you can get songs here like Crush on You (OOH OOH I GOT A CRUSH ON YOU!!) or Out in the Street (WHEN I'M OUT ON THE STREET OH OH OH OH!) or Sherry Darling (HEY HEY HEY WHATTYA SAY SHERRY DARLING OH OH OH!) Classic Stuff, right! No big, hard to understand words and this thing rocks! Sure there are some duds here like the song The River (What the heck is Bruce talking about here?) but sooner or later it gets back to stuff we can all understand - like LITTLE GIRL I WANNA MARRY YOU, CADILLAC CADILLAC! Bruce, keep up the good work and stick to stuff like this that us 12 year olds can enjoy. YOU ROCK BUDDY (OOH OOH OOH, OH OH OH!!)

down to the river.......2006-03-04

Great album. When is this (and the rest of Springsteen's catalog for that matter) going to be remastered and be available with a decent sound?

2 discs of buzzsaw rock 'n roll and beginning dark romance........2006-02-19

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Customer Reviews:

not funny.......2007-07-25

I'd heard such rave reviews about this musical, but kept passing on chances to see it. I was turned off by the title -- and this is strange for me, a person not afraid of scatological humor. But maybe I knew something I could not say.

The funniest thing about the musical, I am now convinced, is the premise. Urinetown is a place where you have to pay to pee. A conglomerate has taken over all toilet facilities, and if you don't pay, you don't pee -- unless you go into the bushes, and risk getting arrested.

But it's just not funny. It's supposed to be a satire, but it just doesn't work. Why? I don't know. But I listened to many songs on the CD, and none of them had that true spark that makes you want to laugh. The opening number is "Too Much Exposition" making fun of musicals that open by explaining too much with words instead of action. And perhaps this song is in there to deflect criticism for the main reason this musical doesn't work -- it's too busy explaining, instead of getting on with the business of being funny.

My humor tastes: I watch the Daily Show, Colbert Report, South Park, Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook (so-so), Frasier reruns. Never watched Friends, or Everybody Loves Raymond, or Family Guy, but did watch Seinfeld (although it's not funny to me anymore). The two most recent things I saw that made me laugh out loud were 1) Larry Wilmore doing his n*gg*r skit on Daily Show and 2)an early Chappelle episode where Sesame Street characters talk about drug use

An Amazing Find.......2007-04-03

I just recently discovered this gem of a musical. It's a stand out show with a unique touch. If heard a few outside musicals (The Rocky Horror Show, Hedwig and the Angry Inch...) but this one stands out from them. The music is amazing, the lyrics are creative, and the humor is ripe.

With a chamber music-esque overture, the tone is set. 'Too Much Exposition' is a great introduction to Urinetown (the musical). Officer Lockstock addresses the audience about what they should expect from the show. Little Sally wants to let the audience in on the water shortage but Lockstock stops her. ("You're too young to understand it now, but nothing can kill a show like too much exposition." "How 'bout bad subject matter? Or a bad title, even? That could kill a show pretty good.")

I've read what others have written: you don't get the whole humor of the show unless you've seen it. I haven't seen it, but this recording is enough to get me see it. (That is, if a production nearby, even a high school production, is put on.)

The songs that I find myself listening to over and over are:

Too Much Exposition (not really a song, but still...)
Urinetown
It's A Privilage to Pee
Mr. Cladwell (a wonderfully sweet villain song)
Cop Song (a wonderfully fun villain song)
Follow Your Heart
Don't Be the Bunny
Act 1 Finale
What Is Urinetown?
Run, Freedome, Run!
Why Did I Listen to That Man?
We're Not Sorry (a great 20's sound, reminds me of 'Chicago')
I See A River (I really love this song... the feeling gotten across, before Lockstock comes out to comment, is 'Oh, everything is going to be okay', but Lockstock informs us that all is NOT well)

With a cry of "Hail Mathus!" the show ends. I just have to listen again, after making a trip to the bathroom.

Urinetown the Musical.......2007-03-10

This CD has all the songs from the show. The show is great and this rendition is about the best.

Not for Everyone.......2006-12-28

This musical is a great piece for the 21st century no doubt, that being said it takes some getting used to. The musical cannot be taken at face value, there are lots of things happening under the surface and it takes some bites at things musical theater doesn't usually take, like itself. On the surface it is strange, and not really something people would listen to over and over. However, once you figure it out, it's fun to listen to it again to find all the things that are really going on. It is very funny, and says some good things about the current state of the world. For musical theater fans this is questionable, if you just like the toe-tapping happy go lucky feel, this isn't it. But if you like the social commentary that goes along with that toe tapping, this is a must. NOT FOR FIRST TIME BROADWAY LISTNERS. Favorite Song: "Look at the Sky"

"DON'T BE THE BUNNY!".......2006-12-04

My son, a high school senior, told me his first show of this year's theatrical season was going to be "Urinetown". My response was something like ... No, really, what shows are you doing this year? Then he brought home a recording of it, and I was hooked right away by the lyrics. Over the years my son has been involved in many performances, but he and the rest of the cast had a real blast preparing for, and performing, this show! He wanted Lockstock, but was cast as Cladwell ... Owned it ... Loved it!
I am no Broadway expert by any stretch of the definition, but this show is wonderfully entertaining! You will see (and hear) snippets from other shows, you will pick up on some of even the more subtle stabs at musicals as a whole, you will groan, you will laugh and you will enjoy ... But only if you try not to take it too seriously.
Get past the title (in this case I certainly think it did not "...kill a show pretty good"), relax, and be entertained. And for goodness sake, if you have a chance to see it performed live, do so! A musical that pokes fun at itself? Yes, a refreshing departure from the norm, and worth the price of admission.

Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1985 Original Broadway Cast)

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Wonderful
Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
AMERICAN GOLD
Best Musical - 1985
One of the Greats

Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1985 Original Broadway Cast)
Roger Miller
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002O4T
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Overture
Do Ya Wanna Go To Heaven?
The Boys
Waitin' For The Light To Shine
Guv'ment
Hand For The Hog
I, Huckleberry, Me
Muddy Water
The Crossing
River In The Rain
When The Sun Goes Down In The South
Entracte
The Royal Nonesuch
Worlds Apart
Arkansas/How Blest We Are
You Oughta Be Here With Me
Leavin's Not The Only way To Go
Waitin' For The Light To Shine (Reprise)
Free At Last
Muddy Water (Reprise)

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This unjustly forgotten masterpiece was in many ways the last great creative gasp for the late, great country songwriter-singer Roger Miller, who died in 1992. After he wrote countless country gems like "Invitation to the Blues," "King of the Road," and "Dang Me" during the 1950s and '60s, Miller's creative muse ran dry in the early 1970s. The drought continued until he made a remarkable comeback by penning the 20-song score and contributing vocals to the soundtrack of this 1985 Broadway adaptation of Mark Twain's literary classic. Big River still stands as a dazzling, heartwarming slice of musical Americana and the final crowning achievement in one of country music's most celebrated careers. --Bob Allen

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2007-03-24

This is a very cute musical. Do not be fooled this is a mark twain book, not your Dr.Suess. So use caution and don't buy this unless you can listen to the quality of music and not nessicarily the lyrics. But I love the story and it is a great buy. But seeing it live is really good. I enjoyed it. The best song is the Royal Nonesuch.

Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn .......2007-03-10

This is one of the best musical i have heard. wide range of music plus some that you will want to sing everytime. This is a must get

AMERICAN GOLD.......2007-03-06

Many people probably only know Roger Miller from the somewhat goofy songs that he wrote, but he was truly a genius who wrote and performed a variety of songs. There is such a variety of songs here written in Seagate HD CERTANCE LTO-1 1.6TB AUTOLOADER ( STUL816001LW-SS )

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Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics f the few songs this disc that's not angry. Even then, it's melancholy. Same with Lodi, a song about a musician payin' dues. Commotion is another warning song, and it's also first-rate. Plus we get a couple of the group's best album tracks: Tombstone Shadow and especially Wrote a Song for Everyone, the latter being my second-favorite on the disc. The album does fall apart on a couple tracks, though: Cross-Tie Walker is at the level of some of Bayou Country's fillers; Night Time is the Right Time throws off the mood and showcases awful faux doo-wap backing vocals that must be heard to be believed. But whatever - this is still CCR's best.

Creedence Hit the Big Time .......2006-08-30

When I first heard this album in 1969. it was on vinyl. A friend had just purchased it and had just unwrapped the plastic that was on it. He placed it on the turntable and within three notes of the first track (Green River) the place was rocking.

This album was a keeper then and still is today.

Other stuff to check out.......2006-06-21

I am a huge fan of John Fogerty's solo music and his music with CCR. If you enjoy his roots-rock style then I strongly recommend that you check out the following:
1) 24 Hours A Day by The Bottle Rockets
2) Chooglin': A Tribute To The Songs Of John Fogerty
3) Banjos and Sunshine by Sixty Acres
4) Trace by Son Volt

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