Prairie

Track Listings

1. Prairie

2. Grouse Dance

3. Wind Cave Canyon

4. Sand Lake

5. Elk Walk

6. Prairie Spring

7. Des Lacs

8. Dakota Horizon

9. Lostwood

10. Prairie Reprise

Prairie,Dennis Hysom,North Star,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Prairie

Tracks:

Only The Young
Don't Stop Believin'
Wheel In The Sky
Faithfully
I'll Be Alright Without You
Any Way You Want It
Ask The Lonely
Who's Crying Now
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
Lights
Lovin',Touchin',Squeezin'
Open Arms
Girl Can't Help It
Send Her My Love
Be Good To Yourself
When You Love A Woman

Customer Reviews:

Great Album.......2007-07-23

I always enjoyed the Journey song "I Believe". I purchased this album mostly for this song. The rest of the album is great also.

Living in the 80's again.......2007-07-13

This is a fabulous album of Journey's greatest hits and cannot figure out why I didn't have this album already, in my collection, because I like Steve's singing so much. When I heard it at the end of the Soprano's it brought back nice memories.

It's the Journey, not the destination.......2007-07-12

Once Steve Perry joined Journey for the "Infinity" album, the band's course was inevitably reset. They changed direction from being a progressive rock band to an arena rock juggernaut. Perry's main contribution was a strong melodic sense coupled to his more soulful vocals. The hits started almost immediately, as "Lights" and "Wheel In The Sky" became FM Rock Radio staples.

That is what this greatest hits focuses on, the songs that became the standards by which the public remembers the band. If you were interested in the albums BEFORE "Infinity," I suggest "Time 3," which adds material from the years when Neal Schon was still aping his jazz-Rock tenure with Santana and Gregg Rollie was doing standard rock keyboard boogie. Personally, I liked them better when Perry got on board. The sound focused and the songwriting tightened. Songs like "Separate Ways/Worlds Apart" and "Any Way You Want It" could add a jolt of adrenaline to a day of radio. When Jonathan Cain replaced Gregg Rollie on "Escape," Journey took on a romantic bent from Cain's songwriting. "Open Arms" came first, then "Faithfully" (on "Frontiers") solidified it. These were pop radio songs without peer, and they make Journey's "Greatest Hits" an essential document of 70's and 80's radio rock. (The updated version includes the best song from the 90's reunion "Trial by Fire," "When You Love A Woman.")

The other reason you might be looking at this is not because of Steve Perry's voice or Neal Schon's guitar heroics, but because of Tony and Carmella. It was Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" that echoed out of the final minutes of "The Sopranos" closing episode. It was funny that Tony passed over Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra for Journey and inspire a million parodies in the process. (Including Hilary Clinton...where the best moment is when she and President Bill Clinton are flipping through songs and Bill says "My money's on Smash Mouth...") Talk about cementing your place in pop culture...who could have asked for better?

This best of offers a pair of soundtrack rarities in "Only The Young" (from "Vision Quest") and "Ask The Lonely" (from "Two of a Kind"). Missing are a few crucial singles like "Suzanne," "Stone In Love" and "Walks Like A Lady." If you really want them, go for the box sets or individual CD's.

Complete.......2007-07-09

This is how you do a greatest hits collection. You put ALL of them on there. Not a mix of half greats, and half "other", then release the rest on another "greatest hits" CD.

Get the Infinity album too........2007-07-07

Unfortunately, it does not include my favorite song tandem Feeling That Way/ Anytime. For that you need to buy The Infinity album. It does include some great songs, a good mix of rockers and ballads. Definitely worth the price to anyone who loves classic rock and roll or was a teen in the late '70s. But do yourself a favor and get the Infinity album too.

A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Deluxe Limited Edition CD + DVD]

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Awesome Country Music
Excellent music!
Delightful
A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION REVIEW
The Marvelous Meryl Streep

A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Deluxe Limited Edition CD + DVD]
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ASIN: B000F3AAXY
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

Tishomingo Blues Garrison Keillor
Gold Watch & Chain Garrison Keillor & Meryl Streep
Mudslide The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
Let Your Light Shine On Me Garrison Keillor, Robin & Linda Williams, Prudence Johnson
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Old Plank Road Robin & Linda Williams
My Minnesota Home Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
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Red River Valley / In The Sweet By And By Cast Ensemble
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My Minnesota Home Meryl Streep & Lily Tomlin
WHOOP-I-TI-YI-YO Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly
Slow Days Of Summer Garrison Keillor
Coming Down From Red Lodge - The Guys All-Star Shoe Band
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At long last, Lindsay Lohan and Meryl Streep sing on the same CD. Okay, so they don't actually duet, but both do perform on the soundtrack to Robert Altman's take on Garrison Keillor's popular radio show. (Keillor fans will know exactly what to expect, as the film is scrupulously faithful to his universe, and Keillor and his Shoe Band wrote a good deal of the songs.) As anybody who's seen Postcards from the Edge knows, Streep can really sing, and she sounds great in the rootsy, old-style country vein that makes up most of this soundtrack. Her rollicking duets with her screen sister Lily Tomlin, "My Minnesota Home" and "Goodbye to My Mama," are priceless. Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly are beyond crusty on "Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo," which sounds like both an outtake from and a parody of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, while "Bad Jokes" is, well, just that. As for Lohan, who plays Streep's daughter, her version of "Frankie & Johnny" is a little shaky but heartfelt and kinda adorable. Purists, you can start hollering now. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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A Prairie Home Companion: 25th Anniversary Collection (CD)

Album Description

Garrison Keillor's long running public radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion" is now the center of a Robert Altman film of the same name starring Keillor, Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Kevin Kline, Lindsay Lohan, Virginia Madsen, Maya Rudolph, and Tommy Lee Jones. The story is a fictional one of what happens on and off stage during the last broadcast of the beloved radio show. The soundtrack showcases the spectacular onstage performances by the cast. Offered here is a regular audio-only version and a CD + DVD deluxe version packed with performance footage and film outtakes.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Country Music.......2007-05-22

I love the music to this movie. The band is superb and the instrumentals are great!! The words are upbeat and heartfelt. It brought back wonderful memories of growing up and thinking of all my family and relatives. I only wish I could find more CD's that the band plays together on.

Excellent music!.......2007-05-12

If you like Bluegrass music, the soundtrack of the Prairie Home Companion is a must-have. I recommend watching the movie first and then getting the soundtrack.

Delightful.......2007-03-22

Nice to listen to. The DVD has a few, but not all, of the most entertaining songs from the movie.

A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION REVIEW.......2007-03-12

I bought the soundtrack since I enjoyed the music when I watched the movie.You can listen to the excellent deliveries of country music songs from Garrison Keillor,Woody Harrelson,Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin.In my opinion the best reason to buy the CD is to hear Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin singing the "My Minnesota Home".They are just fantastic!Pleasant suprise is the well prepared DVD that complements the CD and contains some songs that you don't find in the CD.

The Marvelous Meryl Streep.......2007-03-09

This is a wonderful collection of songs, sung with warmth and heart - a true treasury of music.
The highlight has to be, though, the beautiful voice of Meryl Streep. Not only is she the world's greatest living actress, but she is a profoundly talented and gifted vocalist. Her grace, warmth, depth, and beauty give a gorgeous elegance - and eloquence - to the songs she performs. I challenge anyone to listen to "Goodbye to My Mama" without becoming teary-eyed. Streep is, in every way, quite simply...extraordinary.
A highly recommended collection of entertaining and touching songs.
Great album!

Bernstein Century - Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO

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What more could one ask for?
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Bernstein Century - Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO

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Release Date: 1997-10-28

Tracks:

Appalachian Spring: Very Slowly
Appalachian Spring: Allegro
Appalachian Spring: Moderato
Appalachian Spring: Fast
Appalachian Spring: Subito Allegro
Appalachian Spring: As At First (Slowly)
Appalachian Spring: Doppio movimento
Appalachian Spring: Moderato - Coda
Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday - Allegro con spirito
Rodeo: Corral Nocturne - Moderato
Rodeo: aturday Night Waltz - Introduction - Slow Waltz
Rodeo: Hoe-Down - Allegro
Billy The Kid: Introduction. The Open Prairie
Billy The Kid: Street In A Frontier Town
Billy The Kid: Mexican Dance And Finale
Billy The Kid: Prairie Night (Card Game At Night)
Billy The Kid: Gun Battle
Billy The Kid: Celbration (After Billy's Capture)
Billy The Kid: Billy's Death
Billy The Kid: The Open Prairie Again
Fanfare for the Common Man: Molto deliberato

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Happy is the composer who has an advocate as passionate and talented as Leonard Bernstein. These Copland performances have been the preferred versions since they were first issued--better even than the composer's own, later recordings. Originally they were spread over two discs, but thanks to the extended playing time of the compact disc, you can now get all three great Copland ballets together, along with the ever popular Fanfare for the Common Man. Bernstein brings to this music the right sharpness of rhythm but also a typically open-hearted warmth. He coaxes a virtuoso response from the New York Philharmonic, which knows this music as well (or better) than anyone. Self- recommending. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

What more could one ask for?.......2007-06-27

Aaron Copland's masterful works are here interpreted by Bernstein. Nothing says the American sound like Copland, and there is no better interpreter than Bernstein. This recording is one of the best in my collection. I would recommend this to anyone (even non-classical music fans).

Definitive Is Right.......2007-02-27

I have the SACD version of these recordings (except for the "Fanfare" which, in this case, is the version taken from Bernstein's recording of Copland's Third Symphony) and I must agree with others here that the performances are definitive. The "Rodeo" has more energy than any other recording I know of, in fact it can almost go over the top! "Billy the Kid" is quiet and tender, dramatic and bold and "Appalachian Spring" is dead-on. The last section of this ballet is one of my very favorite pieces of music and Bernstein's tempo and phrasing here could well be called perfect.

Definitive Recordings of Copland's Popular Ballet Scores From Bernstein, NYPO.......2007-02-11

Without question, this splendid CD is my favorite recording of some of Aaron Copland's most popular orchestral ballet scores. In Leonard Bernstein he had both a good friend and a devout ally, who successfully championed Copland's music, helping to ensure his reputation as one of the greatest - if not the greatest - 20th Century American composer. Sony has done a superb job in digitally remastering this recording, offering some of the best sound I've heard from a vintage Leonard Bernstein/New York Philharmonic recording. But more importantly than the recording's superb sonic quality is the quality of these performances of Copland's scores. Bernstein leads in New York Philharmonic in these virtuoso performances, replete with lush, vibrant playing from the winds, horns and strings. His warm, truly heart-felt interpretation of "Applachian Spring" is truly mesmerizing, and the best I have heard from a recording. And yet, I am am just as impressed with his conducting of both "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid"; the latter replete with superb solos from the orchestra's timpanist. An elegant performance of "Fanfare for the Common Man" closes out this CD recording. Fans of Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra shouldn't hesitate in acquiring this superb CD.

American Music at its Highest .......2007-02-04

If I was forced to recommend one CD of American music, I would feel very safe in backing this one. These interpretations have yet to be surpassed, and not even Copland himself could muster the same type of perfection that Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic did in this recording. Bernstein's way with Rodeo is unbelievable, and this alone is worth the price of the disc. The music on this recording has a lot to do with why, as Americans, we can all be proud of our place in the history of western music.

With 39 reviews under me, I will dispense with the adjectives to try and describe each interpretation of each piece on this disc, and simply say that these performances have been recommended by almost everyone (professional critics included of course) since they appeared; get it and find out why.

The best of Copland.......2007-01-09

For the Aaron Copland fan, this CD has the essentials: the most popular and easy listening of the Copland body of creations. Enjoy!

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Prairie Wind
Great Album
PRAIRIE WIND IS THE ONE WE HAVE WAITED FOR !
Typical Neil
Prairie wind blowing through the harvest

Prairie Wind
Neil Young
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Tracks:

Painter
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Far From Home
It's A Dream
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Here For You
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An artist for all musical seasons, Neil Young returns to autumnal harvest mode on Prairie Wind, with homespun material and sing-song melodies that renew the spirit of some of his most popular releases. Yet the mood here is darker in its maturity than on Harvest and Harvest Moon--the previous releases in what now sounds like a trilogy--and the arrangements have greater range and aural depth, with Wayne Jackson of the soulful Memphis Horns, the Fisk University Jubilee Singers gospel choir, and a string section employed to striking effect. This is a song cycle of dreams, memories, family ties, and the passage of time--what is lost and what endures. The elliptical, epic "No Wonder," with its evocation of 9/11, ranks with the most ambitious songs of Young's career, while "Falling Off the Face of the Earth," "It's a Dream," and the bluesy title cut combine childlike innocence with unsettling experience. Spooner Oldham's church keyboards and coproducer Ben Keith's steel guitar reinforce the sound's sturdy simplicity. Young has released a lot of albums in different musical styles, but Prairie Wind feels like a homecoming, and ranks with his very best. --Don McLeese

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Album Description

Prairie Wind is quintessential Neil Young, a masterpiece that completes the trilogy of his best-selling albums Harvest and Harvest Moon-direct yet poetic, country and folk yet rock. Recorded in Nashville, and with longtime collaborators, Prairie Wind is a moving series of songs reflecting Young's journey through life.

Customer Reviews:

Prairie Wind.......2007-06-19

Like Johnny Cash, Neil's been everywhere, man. Which means that the occasional quiet, unassuming, unpretentious country-folk record is perfectly welcome. This happens to be a quiet, unassuming, unpretentious country-folk record. Draw your own conclusions. This is a good record for sure, but it's a couple songs short of being a crowning achievement like, say, After the Gold Rush. It's not overproduced, it's melodic, it's relaxing, there's a horn section that sounds good but slightly out-of-place. Really, what else do you need to know? Oh yeah, what songs are good and what songs aren't. My favorite is the intense "No Wonder", followed by the longish, reflective title track and the depressed "Painter" - I also enjoy the quiet, brief "Fallin' off the Face of the Earth" and the hymnal "When God Made Me" (though the choir is a bit much). I suppose that, if I was a jerk, I could slag "Far from Home" for being exaggerated and syrupy, but the truth is I like that one too. It's just exaggerated and syrupy, that's all. Now when Neil opens up a bottle of Aunt Jemima and pours it everywhere, like he does on the Elvis tribute "He Was the King", "It's a Dream" and "Here for You", that's where the problems start to set in. I hope you like cheese, because between those three songs there's a lot of gorgonzola. Good thing that he mostly forgets about the aforementioned metaphorical dairy products and pancake toppings, and chooses instead to go for a quiet, subdued, genuinely heartfelt album in a day and age where self-centered angst means money in the bank.

Great Album.......2007-05-31

This is a great CD to add to your Neil Young collection. His songs are very well written and preformed.

PRAIRIE WIND IS THE ONE WE HAVE WAITED FOR !.......2007-05-01

He finally did it! Neil Young has recorded another masterpiece to stand alongside his 1972 album, Harvest. Full of honest emotion, beauty, and variety, the colorful Prairie Wind (2005) is an ambitious work of art that reflects the life of Neil Young at 60. During the recording of Prairie Wind, Young's famous Canadian sportswriter dad passed away, and Neil himself had brain surgery to repair a life threatening aneurysm. Thoughts of his own mortality show up in various songs on the album, such as This Old Guitar, an acoustic guitar duet with Emmylou Harris.

This old guitar ain't mine to keep,
It's mine to play for a while,
This old guitar ain't mine to keep,
It's only mine for a while.

The song is performed on Hank Williams' old Martin guitar, and the singer realizes his guitar will outlive him, just as it has outlived it's other famous owner. Here For You is a father's touching letter to a daughter who has just left the nest, and like myself, many fathers of daughters will recognize themselves in this song, even if their daughters are still at home. The Painter is a song that would have fit well on Harvest or Harvest Moon, and offers the advice, "If you follow every dream, you might get lost". No Wonder includes some solid acoustic guitar work from Young, while an electric slide guitar wails, and Neil sings of an "old church on the hill", a "fallen soldier bell", and a senator that "took his money just like all the rest". Musically, the album features acoustic guitars, harmonica, pedal steel guitar, fiddle, electric guitars, a horn section, a church choir, piano, dobro, and an orchestra. He Was The King is a fun, rollicking, half satire, half tribute to Elvis, and the last song adresses a subject Young has been reticent about most of his career, his faith. In the hymn When God Made Me, Young sings about the world's and his own relationship with God.

Did He give us the gift of love,
To say who we could choose,
When God made me
When God made me.

Prairie Wind satisfies at every level. Musically, lyrically, emotionally. The prevailing theme is what Neil Young has on his mind at 60 years old, and as it turns out, these are the same things that most of of us have on our minds, too, whether we're 60 or not. Come to think of it, quite a few of Neil Young's albums are like that, but Prairie Wind also has images of Canadian geese, buffalo, Indian spirits, a weathered train station, old guitars, dreams, and a girl cousin that sings harmony.

Typical Neil.......2007-04-29

I've spent my whole life listening to this guy, and he never dissapoints.
Friends, times and places come and go, Neil never fails to deliver. God bless
Canada for sharing Neil with us all these years. I first was made aware of Prarie Wind by watching the DVD of the Nashville concert with Emmylou. It
was spectacular by the way and I had to have the CD. It's the easiest five stars I've ever given out. The songs rattle around in my brain along with Neil's signature hardscrabble guitar riffs. There's not a bad song to be found on here. Prarie Wind (Blowing Through My Head) just makes me shake my head and wonder how Neil does it. No Wonder and Falling Off The Face Of
the Earth are outstanding.

Prairie wind blowing through the harvest.......2007-04-19

People rave about this being a latter-day masterpiece for Neil; sadly, while it's a good album, it falls far short of his true masterpieces, and it doesn't quite reach the level of Harvest Moon. The words no longer seem to flow from the heart, but from the mind, and there's a certain sameness to the sound that belies an awkward self-awareness. Still, Neil the chameleon deserves a lot of credit, even if he's not reinventing but revisiting.

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Needs Some More Tunes
Pure Prarie League
Great Music But..
Truly The Best Of Pure Prairie League
Missing something

Pure Prairie League: Greatest Hits
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Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

Tears
You're Between Me
It's All On Me
Woman
Falling In And Out Of Love
Amie
Jazzman
Early Morning Riser
Angel #9
Boulder Skies
Call Me, Tell Me
Angel
She Darked The Sun
Just Can't Believe It
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Goin' Home

Customer Reviews:

Needs Some More Tunes.......2007-05-01

I'm a PPL fan from way back, and recently a tune stuck in my mind and I had to spend an hour going through the samples to finally find it. The tune, "Son Shone Lightly" is on "If The Shoe Fits," their 4th album. Why is it not included here? And ditto as another reviewer suggested for "Country Song"? Other than omissions, this is a decent collection. If you're a true fan, just get the albums.

Pure Prarie League.......2006-03-18

It's a good CD and I got it mostly for a song that is on it that I really love.

Great Music But.........2005-11-11

The sound quality is the worst of any post-70's CD in my collection. I have CD's recorded in the forties that sound better than this! Either the master tape has been lost or someone won't part with it long enough for a digital transfer to be made. This sounds like a copy of a copy of a copy of the master, and made on poor equipment to boot. This, however, is our reality, like it or not, and if you're like me and you must own it "for better or worse", then you'll pull out your wallet and be happy with it because the individual CD's that this is culled from don't sound any better. (sigh)

Truly The Best Of Pure Prairie League.......2005-07-18

GREATEST HITS contains 17 great songs by Pure Prairie League, a country-rock band out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Most of the songs feature Craig Fuller on vocals, and the rest feature Michael Reilly. All but one song from BUSTIN' OUT are featured as well as four from the debut and the rest from TWO-LANE HIGHWAY and IF THE SHOE FITS. The fact that the current band members, including several originals, believe that the young Australian tourist jailed in Indonesia since 2005 for drug-smuggling was unjustly convicted makes this CD an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.

Missing something.......2005-05-25

There's certainly some good stuff on this record, but there's
something missing. Why the hell was 'Country Song' omitted? It's
probably one of the best songs of this genre ever written. Any
way. I'd still buy this but.....I guess it's about the money.
What would sell the most. Guess I can't blame them. But, damn!
That's a great song! Can't we do something? I still give this one
3 stars.

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Pure Country-Rock Perfection!
Sets the standard for country rock
Craig Fuller's Masterpiece
Bustin Out is absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!
The Beginning Of A Legend

Bustin' Out
Pure Prairie League
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Tracks:

Jazzman
Angel #9
Leave My Heart Alone
Early Morning Riser
Falling In And Out Of Love
Amie
Boulder Skies
Angel
Call Me, Tell Me

Customer Reviews:

Pure Country-Rock Perfection!.......2006-11-10

In mid 1972, `Pure Prairie League' busted out with an impossibly likable song called, "Amie", which shot up the charts. The album soon became a classic country-rock favorite. With breezy acoustic ballads and gentle harmonies, Pure Prairie League was on its way to pop stardom. The opener, "Jazzman" glides along with slide guitar and ample guitar hooks. "Early Morning Riser" and "Amie" are simple upbeat melodic tunes that beg repeated listens. The ballads, `Falling In And Out Of Love", Boulder Skies" and "Call Me, Tell Me" are incredibly imotive with sparse strings that carry that emotional sentiment right to the end of the last song. If anything, this set is too short, but it's sweetly short and an instant classic.

Sets the standard for country rock.......2005-12-11

Bustin' Out (1972.) Pure Prairie League's second album.

INTRODUCTION:
In 1972, there was a new country rock group breaking into the musical mainstream. The Pure Prairie League, a Cincinnati group featuring Craig Lee Fuller, George Ed Powell, Jim Lanham, John David Call, and Jim Caughlan, released their debut album in that year. The band's fusion of country and rock alike didn't take off right away, but it definitely hinted at the band's potential. Following the release of the debut album, Lanham, Cal, and Caughlan left the band, and they recruited replacement drummer William Frank Hinds. The quartet had been shaven down to a trio. On the band's second album, Bustin' Out, released later in 1972, they featured the song Amie - the song that would be their biggest hit, and the one that would often plague the band with a one-hit wonder status. So, how is the group's second album? Is Amie the only noteworthy thing here, or is it full of underrated masterpieces? You're gonna have to keep reading to find out!

OVERVIEW:
The Pure Prairie League released Bustin' Out in 1972. For the band's second album, the group consisted of Craig Lee Fuller on bass, vocals, and guitar, George Ed Powell on guitar and vocals, and William Frank Hinds on drums. This was the first album the band did as a trio - All of the original band members other than Fuller and Powell left. It was the first album Hinds did with the band. Tracklist consists of Jazzman, Angel Number Nine, Leave My Heart Alone, Early Morning Riser, Falling In And Out Of Love, Amie, Boulder Skies, Angel, and Call Me Tell Me.

REVIEW:
I bought this album out of sheer curiosity. Because I loved the song Amie, I was eager to check out some of the other stuff the group did. And I don't like compilations, so the album with Amie seemed like the idea place for me to start. It was hard to know what to expect, but I must say, I was rather impressed by the final result. THIS is the way country rock is supposed to sound! It's rather amazing that the group is only known well for the one song, because every one they serve up here is fantastic. Let's take a look at the tracklist.

-SIDE A-

-Jazzman: The band starts the album with an excellent tune. This is more along the lines of traditional country music than country rock, but that doesn't make it any less excellent. They started things off with a song that beautifully shows off their musical diversity - a smart love. Nice opener.

-Angel Number Nine: On the second track, the band cracks out the electric guitars. The group stays true to country roots on this song, but definitely gives it a country rock edge at the same time. A solid track through and through, and certainly one of the strongest cuts here.

-Leave My Heart Alone: We move onto another excellent track. Although dominantly acoustic, the band does shell out some electric guitar, particularly in the chorus. The acoustic and electric fusion works better than you might think. It's a song well worth checking out.

-Early Morning Riser: This one is straightforward, acoustic-intensive country rock. One frequent comparison I see is people comparing the group to the Eagles, who started out as a country rock band. This song sound a good deal similar to early Eagles, particularly the Desperado period. If you like the early Eagles, you'll like this song.

-SIDE B-

-Falling In And Out Of Love: Slow, melodic, acoustic, and short. This track is really more of an introduction to the song Amie than a full-fledged song on its own. Not a bad song by any means, but definitely more of a companion piece than anything else.

-Amie: And here we have the song that gave the Pure Prairie League what little recognition they have gotten over the years. The country-flavored rock ballad is a true classic, and the song deserves all of the credit it gets. I wish other songs by the band would get similar recognition, but if one of their songs is going to get all the credit, I'm glad it's this one.

-Boulder Skies: An excellent country rock ballad. Taking traditional country elements and lighter, folk rock elements, the song also employs backing orchestral instrumentation. In the end, it stands as one of the finest things this album has to offer its listeners. It should have been a bigger hit!

-Angel: Another slower song, and another good one as well. However, unlike the previous track, this one is more acoustic-intensive, and sticks closer to the traditional country elements. Every song on this album is great in its own way and this one is no exception to the rule.

-Come And Tell Me: We close out the album with another excellent, acoustic-intensive song. Combining acoustic guitars with cymbal-heavy percussion, the results are very good. All in all, the band finishes the album on a high note.

OVERALL:
In the end, the sophomore album from the Pure Prairie League is one of the strongest in their extensive catalogue. The band has many excellent albums, and due to the success of Amie, this is the most popular one of the lot. And why not? It's definitely one of their finest works. If you're a fan of country rock, check these guys out. The Pure Prairie League knew how to do country rock right, and they demonstrate it nine times over on this album. Don't hesitate to check these guys out if you're a country rock fan! Highly recommended!

EDITION NOTES:
This album was only released on CD once, and the version that is available is tough to come by, implying it is no longer in print, or is just in limited quantities these days. It's tough to find, so most likely you'll just have to order it online.

Craig Fuller's Masterpiece.......2005-08-15

This, the second album for the group, is dominated by Fuller's presence: vocals, songwriting, guitar playing and arranging. It's clearly his masterpiece, building on his work on the first album, which was more electric and countryfied, and coming before the maturation of things (a more acoustic-dominated sound) which would be measured in American Flyer and Fuller-Kaz.
This album is clearly a good companion for a road trip, with moving music made for the highway.
As far as mood music, it's all happy. Despite the sorrows penned in this collection of songs, the overall effect is "I've been hurt but I'm getting over it," never a downer in mood but propelled by the masterful music.
As an acoustic guitarist Fuller is unbeatable, creating lush textures in his softer material (note the interplay of guitars on each channel on "Angel" as they sashay in and out) and masterful leads on "Amie" and "Angel."
Whether or not George Ed Powell's material for this project was up to snuff or not or whether Fuller's domination forced other compositions out, "Leave My Heart Alone" belongs on the album. The guitars are once again playing off each other and make a great track even though the vocals are buried almost to the point of unintelligibility. This song has great slide guitar work. Powell's songwriting prowess, first seen on PPL's first album, would mature later in the group's recorded history. Here he's just along for the ride, and ride is just fine.
"Bustin' Out" never grows old, never sounds dated, and the studio quality is unsurpassed for it's time. Too bad engineer/producer Bob Ringe didn't produce more albums but went back to artist representation with William Morris Agency.

Bustin Out is absolutely AWESOME!!!!!! .......2005-05-06

Rarely do you stumble into a fourteen year old teenager named Colin who truly appreciates the words, voices, guitars and the awesome talent inside of 1970's music. This exceptionally bright, talented and funny teenager with a heart of gold turned me on to Pure Prairie League's "Bustin Out" a few weeks ago. I love each and every song on this CD and when you find yourself at fifty nine years old discovering this group of musicians for the first time, you come away feeling like you've missed something special along the way. I will be buying this CD for all of my friends. Hey Colin, music like this will continue to bring sunshine into your life... Let no one break your spirit!!

The Beginning Of A Legend.......2005-02-25

A long standing classic from one of the great country rock groups ,PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE , Craig Lee Fuller put himself at the forefront of not just country rock but music in general and cemented himself permanently as one of the great singer/songwriters of our era with this classic. Fuller's prior work with J.D Blackfoot on THE ULTIMATE PROPHECY and PPL'S self titled debut LP already had established him as an immensely gifted songwriter with an unforgettable voice- one that is perfectly at home in rock , country , blues , or any type of music he applies it to. Fortunately for music fans, he has done just that throughout his career. On this CD, Fuller takes things to a whole new level , and brings the listener on an emotional roller coaster while doing so.PPL is known for incredibly tight harmonies and superb musicianship along with superior songwriting.his CD has it all.
For a variety of reasons, not the least of which was RCA's dismal effort in bringing PPL's first two LP's in 1972 to the public's attention , this music didn't achieve the accolades it so richly deserved until a few years after it's release. Fuller left in early 1973,and PPL caught fire with TWO LANE HIGHWAY, it's first gold LP,in 1975.The first two LP's were reissued and incredibly,Bustin'Out went gold almost three years after it's release.There is no doubt bands like The Eagles took more than a page from PPL's book. On this CD, Fuller surpasses anything done by Henley, Frey , Browne ,or anyone else from that genre you would care to mention. The versatility , complexity and overall depth displayed in his songwriting was unmatched by those who received far more publicity .Much the same can be said for his vocals.Even today,to try and categorize his music on this effort is fruitless; his music transcends a particular genre and it`s timeless.
There is no point in trying to pinpoint which tracks standout; that is strictly personal opinion , a matter of taste. You can read several reviews and find different choices on each one .That is testament to caliber of this CD.
AMIE , with it's lead in FALLING IN AND OUT OF LOVE , needs no introduction. Over 30 years later, the song has a life of it's own , one that shows no signs of slowing down. It's been covered by many covered by some of today's country stars , and is still standard airplay on many radio stations. The song and it's rise to fame is an amazing story in itself. The quick picking , rich , tight harmonies of PPL are flawless and AMIE exemplifies it. A Craig Fuller classic. LEAVE MY HEART ALONE , by George Ed Powell , is an indication of things to come from him. A terrific country rocker, Powell shows here his songwriting and singing would also be a major force in country rock with an uptempo song featuring some great vocals and driving guitar work.
JAZZMAN ( one of two tracks not written by Fuller ) is a slow, easy tune put across in a very effective almost hypnotic , melancholy blues type way. ANGEL also is of the laid back variety but this one takes on an almost haunting , spiritual type aura. That's no surprise, since Fuller originally did it in 1969 on THE ULTIMATE PROPHECY with JD Blackfoot. EARLY MORNING RISER moves along in a more upbeat country rock type mode - wrapping up with a terrific guitar picking session. On BOULDER SKIES , Fuller creates a sense of imagery , with a you-are -there feel ,a part of the story. A superb effort. CALL ME , TELL ME again features some very crafty lyrics in which you are taken through snapshot view of a relationship going bad and ultimately fails. The songs builds throughout both musically and emotionally.In ANGEL # 9 , Fuller unabashedly pushes the emotional envelope to the extent you can't help but feel his anguish. This is a very personal tune to Fuller , dealing with an ongoing situation in his life. He manages to capture his thoughts and emotions in this song in an extremely powerful gut wrenching effort. He doesn`t hold back his feelings , he lets then all out -the confusion , frustration and the anger which clearly turns to rage by the songs end . Incredible. The guitar work is just as explosive , perfectly complimenting the powerful vocals.
Much has been made of how slickly this was produced but the solid music , lyrics and vocals are what this CD is really all about.The pedal steel is quite good, although I do miss the more powerful , imaginative presence of John David Call 's steel which lit things up like nobody else on PPL's debut LP. Fortunately Call's magic would return for the next 4 LP's after Bustin' Out.
Powell would showcase his terrific singing/songwriting on the next 5 LP's, establishing himself as a country rock great in his own right. The versatile , outstanding keyboard work of Mike Connor would become a permanent fixture in the unique sounds of PPL.Drummer Billy Hinds would provide PPL with a strong foundation,driving PPL's sound until the group's end in 1988. Bassist and singer Mike Reilly joined PPL when this was being recorded although he does not appear on it. He would become PPL's frontman,leading PPL to the pinnacle of country rock right into the 80's.
Fuller proved BUSTIN' OUT was no fluke. He would return in 1975 to record two LP's with AMERICAN FLYER ,once again showcasing his superior songwriting/songwriting. These are available now as a two for one and certainly are a must in any collection. He then released an LP, Fuller - Kaz,after Flyer (Kaz was a member of Flyer). In the mid 80's he returned to PPL and released MEMENTOS, his vocals perhaps even stronger than ever. He performed a truly amazing Feat in the late 80's and early 90's when he spearheaded a huge comeback for LITTLE FEAT, who had been missing in action for ten years.Incredibly,and against a very strong bias,Fuller's singing and songwriting brought Feat back from the dead,leading them to their first gold LP in their history , Let It Roll. Like I said in the beginning- Fuller may not have gotten the publicity, but he didn't need it - his music generated the attention.

***EDIT NOTE : PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE IS BACK !!***
They have just released a sensational new CD, ALL IN GOOD TIME. They have received rave reviews on their recent national tour. The band is led by Reilly and Fuller, who are joined by Nashville award winners Fats Kaplin, Curtis Wright and Rick Schell.It's classic PPL-incredible singing and songwriting. It's a must ! Check out their website for details, you'll love this CD !!

A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Release Date: 2006-05-23

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At long last, Lindsay Lohan and Meryl Streep sing on the same CD. Okay, so they don't actually duet, but both do perform on the soundtrack to Robert Altman's take on Garrison Keillor's popular radio show. (Keillor fans will know exactly what to expect, as the film is scrupulously faithful to his universe, and Keillor and his Shoe Band wrote a good deal of the songs.) As anybody who's seen Postcards from the Edge knows, Streep can really sing, and she sounds great in the rootsy, old-style country vein that makes up most of this soundtrack. Her rollicking duets with her screen sister Lily Tomlin, "My Minnesota Home" and "Goodbye to My Mama," are priceless. Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly are beyond crusty on "Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo," which sounds like both an outtake from and a parody of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, while "Bad Jokes" is, well, just that. As for Lohan, who plays Streep's daughter, her version of "Frankie & Johnny" is a little shaky but hea! rtfelt and kinda adorable. Purists, you can start hollering now. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack .......2007-03-22

Loved the movie and the CD is just as enjoyable. Makes me dance,sing along, at times sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and just dream . . . music reminds me of my younger, more relaxing days. My husband and I laugh at Bad Jokes every time we hear it. In fact, I'm going to put the music on right now to start my day just right.

Next best thing to the movie.......2007-01-21

Since VHS of the movie is not available, I had to settle for the CD.
Not hard to settle for!

Wonderful music.......2007-01-11

Thoroughly enjoyed the DVD but enjoyed the CD even more. Have played most tracks over and over again. Anyone who has watched and enjoyed PHC should enjoy this CD

Endearing Artifact.......2006-10-09

I loved the movie, and part of its charm is that it doesn't try to epitomize the institution it portrays by presenting perfect, canned performances. In the dialog and the music, both, you get the spontaneity and rough edges of live broadcast. For a soundtrack recording, that both works for and against it.

It was certainly nice to have the music in full ... During the movie itself much of it is only heard in the background, in snippets, or in passage.

Not every performance is treasurable -- "Red River Valley" is pretty pedestrian, and Jearlyn Steele's solo ("The Day is Short") didn't grab me either. Keillor's solo, "Slow Days of Summer," is a little homespun for even my tolerant tastes.

"Goodbye to My Mama" is one of the highlights of the disc and the movie -- a paean to motherhood touchingly sung by Meryl Streep, with Lily Tomlin offering scratchy harmonies. It starts as a lullaby, ends as a hymn. But their other duet, "My Minnesota Home," while performed with style (Tomlin's voice works better here), is an odd conceit -- Keillor has reworked the lyrics of Foster's "Old Folks at Home" a/k/a "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River," hijacking them north. Given his occasional sly jab at the South, this struck me as a little graceless.

It's wonderful fun to have the novelty numbers: 3 nifty commercials, and the zesty cowboy duos featuring the talents of Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly. Lohan's number is a novelty, too, but it only makes sense in the context of the entire film; here it's a throwaway.

Apart from Streep's songs, the other standout vocal performance is the rousing "Old Plank Road" from Robin and Linda Williams! The eight instrumentals, all heard in the film, bridge the hodgepodge of vocal numbers with consistent excellence. These are études in jazz, blues, dixie, bluegrass, and ragtime. The band, through its crack musicianship and spirit of fun, comes across as a vivid character in the film. They are spot-on in capturing, or adjusting, the mood of the moment.

All in all, this is a CD worth enjoying apart from the film. I actually bought it first, and it was good enough to whet my appetite for seeing the movie itself.

Music and Humor - A Winning Combo!.......2006-08-26

What a treat to hear the memorable music, zany commercials, and smile-producing jokes! If you enjoyed the movie, your pleasure is going to double as you hear those familiar voices whenever you choose to listen!

Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grofé:Grand Canyon Suite

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Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP
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Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP.......2007-01-05

Close your eyes and be transported to the Canyon. In this remastering of a 1960 recording, Morton Gould shows his chops as a superlative conductor and interpreter of this Grofe classic. The work itself is wonderful, but Gould and his orchestra provide nuances that absolutely delight. Of the five movements of "Grand Canyon Suite", the final, "Cloudburst", ceases becoming music and is elevated to pure sensory experience. It is no longer notes on a page finely executed; it IS the sky, the wind, the sheets of rain (a sheer, shimmering slide of sound), the thunder, and it is perfect. The four prior movements are nearly as excellent, with the second, "Painted Desert", casting an eerie shadow over the listener's mind with spellbinding brush strokes. This is a performance delivered with painstaking care.

Gould's treatment of Copland's works, recorded three years earlier, were of great personal interest, as one of my earliest exposures to "serious" music was the great Bernstein recording of "Rodeo", and "Buckaroo Holiday" in particular. Surprisingly, Gould and company give the NYPO a run for its money. They are just as energized, brash and even raw (hear the horns, and it's fitting) as New York; ditto the "Gun Battle" episode of "Billy". Gould threw himself into Copland's scores and whipped his musicians into a frenzy when called for, and the results place Gould's readings of these two pieces of Americana right behind Bernstein.

This CD - beautifully remastered - is a bargain.

Superb recordings of American classics........2004-04-27

I thoroughly agree with all other reviewers (though I wish some would spell Copland's name right!) Morton Gould conducts with great verve and sensitivity. "Rodeo" is terrific and it also includes the seldom heard "Honky-Tonk Interlude" which is a delight in itself.
The Grand Canyon Suite is a highlight with its marvellous orchestration and melodic richness. Although the score is influenced by a number of composers such as Dukas, Ravel, Respighi and even Richard Strauss, it nevertheless feels entirely
original. "On the trail" is beautifully rhythmical,one can really feel the trotting
of the donkeys, and the sound effects are pure joy. Note the
ee-ah-ing of the donkeys, so superbly part of the music. (somewhat reminescent of Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream overture.) The Cloudburst is a sonic triumph.
This recording comes from 1957, but digitally remastered. Sound is demonstration quality. Still probably the best available, highly recommended.

Copland and Gould - LSC-2195.......2004-02-12

I've heard Copland conducting these two works on recordings and I've heard the famous NYPO/Bernstein's 1960 recording of these two works on Columbia Records, yet Gould and his Orchestra fills in the blank spaces that was left out in previous and recent recordings.

He takes his troup to NYC to Manhatten Center, in Oct of 1957, and have the legendary RCA producer, John Pfeiffer and Lewis Layton, produce and engineer this recording session to be encaptured on 3-track tape (where the "Billy the Kid" was released on RCA "New Orthophonic tape recording" - the BCS-130), then to eventual vinyl (LM/LSC-2195). Gould, being somewhat of an arrangement conductor in the 50's, manage to pull the stops out in how these two Copland pieces are to be presented-to where the listener can feel that they themselves are back in the Wild, Wild West of the 1880's. He doesn't rush through these two pieces like some other conductors do. Gould takes his time trying to tell the story within the music. He uses emphasis, emotion, tempo and dynamics where it should be per each chapter in a story. Excellent listening for all!

This BMG "Living Stereo" release of the LSC-2195 Copland/Gould is a faithful reproduction as it can be of the original vinyl release.

Gould conducts Copland and Grofe.......2003-11-21

It may surprise some to discover that American composer/conductor Morton Gould conducted such fine performances of other American composers' music. These RCA Victor "Living Stereo" recordings are vivid, excellent proof that Gould was a really fine conductor and not just of his own music.

The performances of the suites from Copland's ballets "Billy the Kid" and "Rodeo" are among the best ever recorded. They benefit not only from Gould's wonderful sensitivity and appreciation but from excellent playing by the "pickup" orchestra and the still remarkable "Living Stereo" recording process, in which RCA used only three microphones and advanced mastering techniques.

Ferde Grofe's "Grand Canyon Suite" was a "labor of love" as the skilled composer/arranger spent considerable time carefully depicting his impressions of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Grofe had been a very successful arranger for Paul Whiteman and is still remembered for the very first orchestration of George Gershwin's "An American in Paris," premiered by Gershwin at the piano with Whiteman conducting in New York's Aeolian Hall in February 1924.

Grofe composed a number of original orchestral works in later years and the "Grand Canyon Suite" is probably his best. It contains memorable melodies and is skillfully orchestrated throughout. It so impressed Arturo Toscanini that he recorded it in 1945 for RCA Victor, under the supervision of the composer. Grofe himself conducted a recording of the suite for Everest Records in 1960. Gould's recording is excellent. The final movement, depicting a spectacular thunderstorm, is absolutely awesome. I think this recording may surpass an earlier favorite, also recorded for RCA Victor, by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston "Pops" Orchestra.

This is all very fun and very exciting American music.

Superlative performance of Copeland.......1999-12-26

Billy the Kid & Rodeo were both etched in my soul when as a young boy I listened along with my mother. This performance by Morton Gould remains for me above any other that I have heard and I have heard many given my love for them. This is a re-issue of an original 3 microphone/3 track TRUE stero recording made by RCA in their 'Living Stero' series and originally recorded in 1957. A must have for Copeland listeners. It is a bonus that it also contains 'Grand Canyon Suite.'

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Great Music - mediocre remastering
In a "League" of their own...
Classic Albums - Good Mastering
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I Beg to differ!

Pure Prairie League/Bustin' Out
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Tracks:

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2006 Issued Digitally Remastered Edition that Combines the Tracks of Two Original LP Classics on to a Single Compact Disc. The First Two Albums from Pure Praire League Are Two of the Best of the Country-rock Era and More Than Match the Artistry of their Contemporaries. Craig Fuller (Who Would Later Replace the Late Lowell George in Little Feat) and George Powell Composed Solid Classic Tracks for These Albums. But it was "Bustin' Out" that Achieved the Band's Biggest Success, with It's Rich Harmonies and the Commercial Acceptance of the Group's Hit "Amie", a Top 30 Chart Hit and Now a Popular Standard for Countless Cover Bands.

Customer Reviews:

Great Music - mediocre remastering.......2007-06-17

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this CD as it combined the two wonderful Pure Praire League releases from the early Craig Fuller era. The bad news is that this is not the CD to buy if you really want Bustin' Out. Get the RCA Bustin' Out CD instead. It's a tad thin sounding, but both it and the original LP sound FAR better than this CD. But if what you're after is a CD of their self titled LP, this is it (unfortunately at twice the price).

The remastering is just awful on the Bustin' Out half. As with much of today's engineering, it is heavily compressed, sacrificing all to achieve more volume. Fuller's wonderful voice becomes mildy distorted and a band with a great clean acoustic/electric sound somehow actually winds up sounding muddy. Any sense of dynamics or nuance is pretty much gone from this mix. It's actually hard to see how this could happen... when a beautiful little quiet reflective vocal in a mellow rocker like Jazzman gets distorted, isn't it a sign that it's gone a little too far?

The remastering on the self-titled half of the CD isn't all that bad. It doesn't quite match up to the original record, but I would never have noticed if the Bustin' Out half wasn't so bad that I compared the other half. Anyway, I really wanted the self titled half so I'll take what I can get and I'm happy for it.

I guess that I just don't understand this current sound engineering compression fad. There is so much more to mixing and mastering than making it as loud as possible. All we really want to do with these 70's reissues is to replace our record collections, and we can all adjust the loudness with the volume knob. But what do we do when the mix has been wrecked?

p.s. pick up the All In Good Time Fuller/PPL CD. It's great to hear them back together and sounding fantastic. Purchase quickly... before it gets remastered!

In a "League" of their own..........2007-03-16

When country met rock Pure Prairie League was there to answer the call. Although I am a fan of all their work, these two albums with Craig Fuller and the original line up are the best albums. It's a gem to have them both on the same cd. So if you are an old fan of the League or just getting started this cd is a must for you collection. The quality is great by the way...

Classic Albums - Good Mastering.......2007-02-26

Both albums have been previously released in the USA - Bustin Out has been long available on RCA, in a thin and tin-box sounding CD that is one of the worst mastered CD's I've ever heard. The original LP was far superior. The Bustin Out tracks on RCA's PPL Greatest Hits (1999) were much better, and this CD's mastering is equal to that compilation's. The first PPL album was previously available on CD on the Renaissance label (1997) in a 2-fer with "If The Shoe Fits", and the mastering here is basically the same. A nice reissue of 2 essential and terrific 70's country rock albums by the definitive Pure Prairie League - with Craig Fuller up front.
~~~Also find the reissue of Craig's next 2 albums (with "American Flyer") on the Collector's Choice label, his work with Little Feat on "Let It Roll"/"Representing The Mambo"/"Shake Me Up" and the great new PPL album with Craig - "All In Good Time" (2006).

No Horsing Around.......2006-12-30

One thing about getting old, you can look back on your life and realize which recordings had the biggest impact. It is a personal journey, one that may or may not make sense to anyone else. With that in mind, I am listing my five favorite albums of all time:

1. Buffalo Springfield (self-titled)
2. Poco - "Pickin' Up the Pieces"
3. John Stewart - "Cannons In the Rain"
4. Matthew's Southern Comfort - "Later That Same Year"
5. Pure Prairie League (self-titled)

When reviewing an album, it is important to give the reader a glimpse of where your musical tastes lie . . . or the review is somewhat pointless. I am not saying that these are the five best albums ever recorded, but I am saying that these recordings are the ones that had the biggest impact on me personally. I prefer the first Pure Prairie League album over the second, but they are both here for you to listen to and enjoy. I cannot imagine you not liking this CD, as it helped define what is truely great about country rock . . . rough edges and all. So yeah, I think it would definately be worthwhile to saddle-up, ride into the past, open-up those saddlebags, and dust these guys off.

I Beg to differ!.......2006-12-12

I have to offer a rebuttal to A. Cushman's review of this release. Yes, I do agree that it's wonderful music. In fact, these two albums represent two of the finest country-rock albums ever made, and that's saying something considering some of the competition that would put them up against. But where Andy and I part company is on the sound quality of this disc. It is absolutely, definitely, far superior to the earlier domestic RCA release. I know, because I have both. Two years ago I wrote another review of the domestic version, in which I blasted RCA for turning out such a thin, tinny sounding piece of crap. When I first listened to this new remastered release, it was like a breath of fresh air. Unless RCA has remastered the newer domestic pressings without telling anyone (which I seriously doubt), there is no way you can listen to both and say that they sound alike. With all due respect, Mr. Cushman, what kind of system do you own? Maybe it's time for an upgrade!

That having been said, let me re-emphasize that this disc does indeed contain two very fine albums. The better of the two is "Bustin' Out", which contains what has to be the group's best known song, "Amie", bookended by the very beautiful, acoustic "Falling In And Out Of Love". My other personal favorite is "Early Morning Riser"-- a great song for cruisin down the highway on a warm sunny day with the windows down. This album is simply great, in my opinion. Their debut album, simply titled "Pure Praire League", is also included and also excellent-- though not quite as polished-- and contains a number of really great songs as well (my personal favorite being the melancholy "Harmony Song").

After those two albums came the very unfortunate departure of Craig Fuller, and the group and their music were never quite the same from that point on. Not genuinely bad, please understand, but definitely not the equal of what you'll hear here. This disc represents this band at its finest, the price is right, and it sounds great too. By all means, pass on the vastly inferior domestic version of "Bustin' Out" and go for this excellent 2-fer import. It's a far better value, and just plain more enjoyable to listen to. And enjoy it you will. If you're a fan of bands like Poco or the Eagles-- or quality country rock in general-- this is a must-have!

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A DEFINING MOMENT IN COUNTRY ROCK ; A CLASSIC
GOSHORNS GREATEST
This is a classic album...
Elegant Country Rock CD Filled with Memorable Tunes
A Country-Rock must have

Two Lane Highway
Pure Prairie League
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Bustin' Out
Pure Prairie League/Bustin' Out
The Adventures of Panama Red
Pure Prairie League: Greatest Hits
It'll Shine When It Shines

ASIN: B000002WF3
Release Date: 1993-02-09

Tracks:

Two Lane Highway
Kentucky Moonshine
Runner
Memories
Kansas City Southern
Harvest
Sister's Keeper
Just Can't Believe It
Give Us A Rise
I'll Change Your Flat Tire, Merle
Pickin' To Beat The Devil

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A DEFINING MOMENT IN COUNTRY ROCK ; A CLASSIC .......2004-09-25

In 1975 , the country rock movement was at something of a crossroads. The Eagles soared with One Of These Nights, but later in the year would drastically change their sound and personnel.The New Riders Of The Purple Sage were, in essence, finished.The Byrds had already disbanded.The Flying Burrito Brothers had again reorganized and were clearly on the downside of their career.Poco again was dealing with personnel changes and was struggling to recapture what they had established in the early 70's.

Pure Prairie League was also at a crossroads. Craig Fuller had been gone for a few years, the band's first two LP's, despite some terrific music, failed to generate the enthusiasm it so richly deserved.RCA did a miserable effort promoting them and dropped them when Fuller left.The band, just resigned by RCA, had toured for two years without a contract and built up a strong fan base. New lead guitarist ,singer/songwriter Larry Goshorn was added to the band joining George Ed Powell , John David Call, Mike Reilly ,Mike Connor and Billy Hinds, all of whom had been together for years and were well aware of Goshorn ,who had the reputation of being the premier guitarist in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. He previously recorded with THE SACRED MUSHROOM.

On TWO LANE HIGHWAY , the band draws heavily on it's diversified musical roots: rock ,country, bluegrass and the blues,all superbly fused into one exciting and invigorating sound. PPL's tight , rich harmonies are always present. The musicianship is exceptional on all levels.In addition to Goshorn , George Ed Powell emerges here as a extremely crafty and gifted singer/songwriter after being in Fuller's shadow the first two LP's. Reilly lays down some strong ,imaginative bass lines and also establishes himself as a vocalist , while Hinds shows a versatility and professionalism on the drums that all to often is taken for granted , given the exceptional music here. Connor adds a creative touch on the piano, a forceful rock approach when called upon or seamlessly blending in at times with a much more eloquent touch. He can do it all-and he does it here. Call serves notice , for those who were still unaware after the debut LP, that he is the premier pedal steel man in country rock. Simply amazing, he can almost single handedly turn any song into something truly special.His "twin leads " with Goshorn became a PPL trademark as they scorched their way to success. At times , they almost blended into one ,an approach above and beyond their country rock peers.

Goshorn's addition proved to be a major factor in the extreme change of fortune for PPL. It was make or break time for PPL when they entered the studio in late 1974. This time PPL would not be denied. Goshorn's title cut exemplified what PPL was all about: driving country rock with superb musicianship all the way around. The song generated huge airplay and catapulted PPL into the national spotlight-the LP went to # 24 on Billboard ,no easy task for country rockers,and would be PPL's highest charting LP. Goshorn's title tune and the LP itself provided the spark which rekindled the past and lit up the future for PPL ,as they were now at the forefront of country rock scene where they would remain until they disbanded in the 80`s. Goshorn came up huge, with 5 top flight songs. The title cut , TWO LANE HIGHWAY ,captures you at your first listening and stays with you. In this case it stays 30 years , a classic country rocker. JUST CANT BELIEVE IT ( with Emmy Lou Harris ) found it's way to the country charts , opening another avenue of fans, the vocals superb. HARVEST has a harder edge to it , with Call's steel a driving upbeat force. It's another example of PPL's ability to shift gears and lose nothing while doing it. In KENTUCKY MOONSHINE , Goshorn's love of the blues rings through.Written with Chet Atkins in mind , PPL brings him in for some terrific guitar work. MEMORIES is an easy going ballad sung with passion by Goshorn and is another fine example of the band's tight and appealing musicianship.

Powell's RUNNER AND SISTER'S KEEPER put him up front and center. The secret was out as Powell emerged on this LP. He showcases his penchant for strong , crafty lyrics and proves to be equally adept as a vocalist. Both songs are of the laid back variety , excel musically , and are beautiful productions. GIVE US A RISE has Powell in a more upbeat tempo , as the harmonies ,guitars and steel blend in seamless efforts extremely effectively. PICKIN' TO BEAT THE DEVIL has the band in a rousing bluegrass mode, with Powell's vocals ,Goshorn`s guitar, Connor's piano all ripping it up. Call forsakes the steel on this one, treating us to some fine banjo pickin' in this fast moving ,top notch effort.

This album also unleashed yet another weapon in PPL's vast arsenal: Mike Reilly.The driven ,charismatic leader of PPL since early '73 ( he hired Goshorn and later would bring in an unknown youngster, Vince Gill), Reilly's business acumen was exceeded only by his vocals/musicianship.Like Powell and Goshorn , he also could easily be lead singer in almost any band. His lead and harmony vocals were yet another example of PPL's diversity and originality. On I'LL CHANGE YOUR FLAT TIRE MERLE , Reilly takes his turn on lead vocals and PPL again comes out swinging. A humorous , tongue in cheek tribute to Merle Haggard , PPL gives a wonderful rendition , and again, all band members have their moments. KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN ( PPL's opening at every concert ) blazes from the start and picks up speed. With Reilly again on vocals, Call's steel ,simulating a train whistle , roars right at you and wails throughout the entire song.Unforgettable.Goshorn and Call again forcefully drive their sound home in this one. Hinds has it all going behind the drums, cymbals crashing , providing an opening which grabs you and doesn't let go. Superb. Just another PPL song which demonstrates why these guys rose to the top of the genre.

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE featured PPL after this release, calling TWO LANE HIGHWAY " a worthy companion to the likes of the Byrds' SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO and other gems of the genre. " Goshorn , Powell and Call were singled out as PPL emerged as a major force in 1975. As stated earlier ,PPL was at the crossroads when they entered the studio to record this album. When they exited, they had put together a classic, not to mention putting to rest the question of whether PPL would succeed without Fuller. The answer was obvious as TWO LANE HIGHWAY become PPL's first gold LP. In the process it also resurrected the first two LP's , pushing BUSTIN' OUT and AMIE onto the charts a few years after their original release.

It takes some special music to do that, and that is exactly what we have here. You can't miss with this classic from PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE. This belongs in your collection.

The Goshorn Brothers, Larry and Tim ( who joined PPL on JUST FLY,departed with Larry then rejoined PPL in the 80's ) are still going strong. They have two excellent CD's out and are starting a third , their guitars, singing and songwriting still blazing the trail they pioneered as members of PPL. Check out their website and their music, it`s well worth the effort.

GOSHORNS GREATEST.......2004-06-16

THIS ALBUM HAS ABOUT THE BEST YOU CAN GET FROM PPL, LARRY AND TIM GOSHORN WHO WROTE AND PERFORMED MOST OF THIS ALBUM ARE STILL AT IT, PLAYING IN THEIR HOMETOWN OF CINCINNATI, AS THE GOSHORN BRO'S. THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL CD RELEASES UNDER THIS NAME, AND ALSO HAVE A WEBSITE. IF YOU EVER ENJOYED PPL, CHECK OUT THE GOSHORN BRO'S ALSO. AS IT HAS BEEN SAID BEFORE, THESE GUYS SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHART-TOPPERS IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY. I WOULD NOT COMPARE THIS ALBUM WITH ANYTHING FOR GREAT SOUTHERN ROCK.

This is a classic album..........2004-01-08

Bubblegas? You're full of gas AND hot air. You wouldn't know a good album if it popped one of your bubbles... Two Lane Highway, the album AND the song is one of the all time greatest songs for that time and now. You are very young and obviously don't appreciate good music. Your review doesn't even make sense! How many albums have you recorded that makes you an expert? I thought so...

Elegant Country Rock CD Filled with Memorable Tunes.......2003-08-23

Great, great album, about 7 or maybe 8 of the songs could have been big hits if the record company had given them the kind of a push the Eagles got. I recall so clearly the first time I bought this as a vinyl album when it first came out (I think that was about '75 or '76), and I played it at a rather high volume in my parents' living room in La Verne, California, and then "Kansas City Southern" came on. My Dad came rushing in from the back yard with an ear-to-ear smile and his eyes opened as wide as manhole covers and yelled "Whoo-whoo, who are those guys?" Every time the pedal steel player plucked out that railroad train horn sound, my Dad smiles broadly and yells out "Whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo." He was so incredibly happy; he'd been a signal maintainer for about 15 years on the Boston & Albany and after that on the New York Central railroad back in New England, and that tune struck a very resonant note in his memory. He had previously not been too impressed with the kind of rock n' roll I liked, but from that point on we got a lot closer on a lot of music. That day we sat down together and listened to this entire album and were stunned by its awesome combination of beautiful original ballads ("The Runner") and great up-tempo tunes ("Two-Lane Highway" and "Pickin' to Beat the Devil") and funny songs ("I'll Fix Your Flat Tire, Meryl") and sneaky shuffles ("Kentucky Moonshine"). We marvelled at the splendid musicianship (matchless harmony lead guitars and harmonies between lead guitar and pedal steel), the great lead voices (George Ed Powell, Michael Reilly, Larry Goshorn), and always the sweet high lonesome harmony vocals. I think we listened to "Kansas City Southern" at least 10 times that day. No matter what the "in vogue" recording medium might be, I'll always possess and love this album. You definitely have to buy this one. The harmonies are as good as any Byrds, CSN&Y, Eagles, or Poco. In the 80's I had the 8-track, in the 90's the cassette, and now I have 2 CDs, one for the car and one for home. My Dad passed away last March of 2002, but every time I put this album on my CD player, he comes back to visit me for a few moments and then I'm driving down the road going "Whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo."

A Country-Rock must have.......2002-03-17

This is a very overlooked and underrated album. If your a country-rock fan you have to have this one in your collection. Many people think Craig Fuller was PPL. Larry Goshorn and George Ed Powell prove here that they were capable of carrying on without Fuller. If you like Poco,Gene Clark,Rick Roberts,the early Eagles (before they [stunk]) you'll love this one.

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