Dreamer

Track Listings

1. Dreamer

2. Always Something There To Remind Me

3. I'm Still Waiting

4. Take Me For A Little While

5. I Don't Want To Go On Without You

6. Tender Words

7. Danny Boy

8. That's How Heartaches Are Made

9. One Phone Call

10. Down The Aisle

11. Where Are You

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This second album on the Atlantic label from Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles offers a really exciting agenda of songs, ranging from "Londonderry Air" and "Danny Boy" to the extremely modern "Always Something There To Remind To Me" and showcases some of the best works from songwriters Curtis Mayfield, Trade Martin and Burt Bacharach.

Dreamer,Patti & Bluebelles Labelle,Collectables,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B

Dreamer

Tracks:

School
Bloody Well Right
Hide In Your Shell
Asylum
Dreamer
Rudy
If Everyone Was Listening
Crime Of The Century

Customer Reviews:

A new direction with a new lineup.......2007-05-18

This isn't Supertramp's first album although it was the first that most people heard. What might surprise people was that Supertramp started off as a prog band. Their first album had four members and no horns. Their original guitar player Rick Palmer would quit over the band's musical direction and end up as King Crimson's lyricist from Larks Tongues thru Red. Their first album Supertramp wasn't even available in the US until 1976. This is their third album and finds the band headed in a different direction and doing quite well at it. This was a monster hit album and ended up making the band one of the most popular band's of the '70's. To try and pick out any song would be tough as the whole album recieved a lot of airplay back in 1974 and 1975 and 1976...well, you get the idea. I have to admit I don't listen to it that often but when I do, I enjoy it.

Crime of the Century.......2007-05-16

One of our favorite cd's.Some of the best music of the 70's or better yet "EVER!" Every song is classic and will never get old. Super Tramp lives on!

Memories of City Hall Glasgow.......2007-05-13

Saw Supertramp perform this album in full at Glasgow City Hall, November 1974. They blew me away. The support act was a newcomer - Chris De Burgh. Every track is a gem. Typical of the best '70's progrock, this album is best listened in total and in begining to end sequence. That night I new I was at the begining of something special. The next few albums were all five star performances. Their live shows were note perfect and and enthraling. They can sound a little dated now. However the memories are magic. The line from Supertramp leads through current bands such as Coldplay and Snow Patrol.

This Is One Underrated Piece Of Goodness.......2007-04-29

The first Supertramp song I heard was Take The Long Way Home(great song). After that, I brought Breakfest In America. I liked it alot. Then one day, I was searching around on ITunes and I found this album. I read the reviews and all of them said this album was Supertramp's best. So I decided to buy 3 songs: School, Bloody Well Right, and Dreamer. That was a mistake. I should have brought the whole album because when I listened to those, I quickly became addicted to Supertramp. After listening to those, I had to buy the whole thing. After listening to the whole album without interruption, I had to ask myself: Why haven't I ever heard of this album? This could be the most underrated album in rock history. It's that good. The only negative I have about this album is the songs don't really connect that smoothly(think Pink Floyd).
SONGS:
School: Sounds alot like Pink Floyd. At first, I didn't like it. Then after listening to it again, I loved it.
Bloody Well Right: A song so catchy, it should be illegal. Keyboard work is crazy good in this song.
Hide In Your Shell: Just listen to it. It will blow your mind.
Asylum: A song thats haunting yet comical at the same time.
Dreamer: Great pop song. Listen carefully to the words.
Rudy: A pretty sad song. Great sound effects. Takes alittle getting used to.
If Everyone Was Listening: Very odd song. Many hooks to be found in this gem.
Crime Of The Century: Fantastic song. Fits well in today's world.
OVERALL: I didn't love any of these songs the first time I listened to them. Now I do. Give it time. It will touch you(in the good way).

Stranded on a island good!.......2007-03-07

Wow! This is Supertramp's 3rd album and how they have grown! The first two albums Supertramp and Indelibly Stamped were good and leaps and bounds ahead of what others were doing at that time. Something apperently clicked and a super band was born! Every song stands strong on its own merit here. If you are looking to start a Supertramp collection, buy this first. So if you end up stranded on an island and some genie grants you musical wishes, well now you know what to wish for.

Mythic Dreamer: Music For Native American Flute

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soothing and wonderful
GREAT MUSIC!
An absolute must have
Mystic Dreamer by Carlos Naki
Mythic Dreamer: Music For Native American Flute

Mythic Dreamer: Music For Native American Flute
R. Carlos Nakai
Manufacturer: Canyon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Changes: Native American Flute Music
Inner Voices

ASIN: B00000136V
Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

Corn Grinding Song
The World How Fair
See The Rainbows
Fox Song
Elk Dreamer's Song
The Great Mystery Hears Me
Summer Solstice
Antelope Song
Begging Song
Victory Song
Eagle Flute Song
Ealges Gathering
Silver Salmon Bear
Rocks And Rills
Coyote Wind
Swallows And Night Hawks
Inner Voices
Lake That Speaks

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Nakai's most recent outing finds him returning once again to the simple under-produced style that he pioneered on Changes. This program includes 10 traditional tunes from the Kiowa, Lakota, Dakota, Zuni, and Cheyenne; seven of his own compositions; and "Lake That Speaks," from the second movement of James DeMars's "Two World Concerto." On this album the Native melodies sound forceful, almost triumphant, partially due to the short, staccato bursts that Nakai often uses to begin a melodic line--sounds that bring to mind a child's laughter or the contented chirping of a dawn bird. For the Cheyenne "Victory Song" and the Dakota/Lakota melody "The Great Mystery Hears Me" Nakai uses more sustained notes than usual, and the clear, piercing tone of his flute illuminates the heart like a ray of midday sunshine. --j. poet

Product Description

01. Corn-Grinding Song; 02. The World How Fair; 03. See the Rainbows; 04. Fox Song; 05. Elk Dreamers Song; 06. The Great Mystery Hears Me; 07. Summer Solstice; 08. Antelope Song; 09. Begging Song; 10. Victory Song; 11. Eagle Flute Song; 12. Eagles Gathering; 13. Silver Salmon Bear; 14. Rocks and Rills; 15. Coyote Wings; 16. Swallows and Night Hawks; 17. Inner Voices; 18. Lake That Speaks

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

soothing and wonderful.......2007-03-26

I have several Nakai CD's and this is another beautiful work. I play it at work all day long.

GREAT MUSIC!.......2007-03-12

Another wonderful addition to my cd library.
I like the sound of Carlos Nakai and the far West.

Thank you.

Highly recommended!

An absolute must have.......2006-03-28

I heard this beautiful music in the Cliff Dwelling museum in Colorado Springs (Manitou), CO and immediately had to purchase it. You can hear the history and be taken back in time with this music. It's theraputic and even the kids calm when it's played.

Mystic Dreamer by Carlos Naki.......2006-03-25

What can i say he is the master of the Native American flute

Mythic Dreamer: Music For Native American Flute.......2006-02-27

If you have any imagination at all this music will bring you back to a more peaceful time. Very relaxing.

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Wonderful CD
Sensuous smooth jazz
Life was meant to hear something like this
Awesome
So Nice!

Dreamer
Eliane Elias
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Sings Jobim
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Eliane Elias Plays Jobim

ASIN: B0001LYF22
Release Date: 2004-05-04

Tracks:

Call Me
Baubles, Bangles And Beads
Photograph (Fotografia)
Movin' Me On
So Nice (Samba De Verao)
That's All
Tangerine
Dreamer (Vivo Sonhando)
Time Alone
Doralice
A House Is Not A Home

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On Dreamer, São Paulo-born, Manhattan-based pianist Eliane Elias performs bossa novas and brush-stroked ballads by North and South American composers from Johnny Mercer to Antonio Carlos Jobim. This project is a sort of musical homecoming for Elias, who once worked with bossa nova pioneer Vinicius de Moraes. Elias's pretty pianisms complement her breathy Portuguese/English contralto, especially on the '60s hit "Call Me," "Photograph (Fotografia)," and "So Nice (Samba de Verão)." Elias's two compositions, "Movin' Me On" and "Time Alone," can be considered smooth-jazz-friendly, but the Bahia bounce of "Doralice"--where Elias quotes Stan Getz's well-known tenor solo--and her instrumental rendering of Burt Bacharach's "A House Is Not a Home" are highlights of this masterpiece of soft syncopation. Rob Mathes's elegant, Claus Ogerman-style string arrangements enhance the mood. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful CD.......2007-08-05

I saw Elaine in concert and immediately bought this record. Her voice and her piano playing are superb, and these subtle versions of well-known Brasilian music are superb

Sensuous smooth jazz.......2007-03-03

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"Dreamer presents a sensuous blend of strings, singing and deft piano playing....her singing drifts above the melody in a sexy cloud. .... With its many moods and lovely turns, this record is the aural equivalent of a beautiful and graceful woman dancing in the dark."

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Life was meant to hear something like this.......2006-10-09

lazy sunday afternoons, or in the rush hour after work, there is something that will be soaked by your body and soul, life afterall, is it not to be enjoyed by something beautiful?

What a voice, what a piano, what arrengements... and it all there for the taking, this is for your special collection.

Awesome.......2006-08-27

One of the best CD's I've purchased. Eliane has a soft magical voice. The perfect choice for escapism, relaxation, romance or just day dreaming. There's not a bad song here.

So Nice!.......2006-06-28

I took a break from the SmartMarriages conference I was attending in Atlanta and slipped over to the Peachtree Mall looking for a quick snack. While I was there I happened upon a little shop called International Records. Since my wife was born and raised in Brasil I'm always looking for new music with a Brasilian flavor that we can share.

As I flipped through the row of Brasilian/Portuguese cds the shop owner recommended the new release by Elaine Elias. Within moments of Dreamer beginning I know that this was for me.

The music in Dreamer by Elaine Elias is smooth, sensual, and luscious. Elaine sings beautifully and her piano playing is magical. My favorite song is "So Nice."

So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me

I can foresee many romantic evenings spent with my wife Joy, the Joy of my life, enjoying candlelight, wine, and the music of Elaine Elias. Maybe we'll even samba too.

Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me

I highly recommend you get a copy of Dreamer and create a romantic evening for you and your sweetie! Maybe you'll be inspired to try a little samba too!

Kevin Decker

Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs of Stephen Foster

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Moving Modern Update to Classic American Songs
Beautiful Album
One hundered sixty years melted away.
Missing one song
Wonderful eclectic collection

Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs of Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Emergent
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Duhks

ASIN: B0002M64Z6
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

Beautiful Dreamer-Raul Malo
Slumber My Darling-Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor featuring Alison Krauss
Don't Bet Money on the Shanghai-BR5-49
Nelly Was A Lady-Alvin Youngblood Hart
No One To Love-Judith Edelman
Camptown Races-The Duhks
My Old Kentucky Home-John Prine
Autumn Waltz-Henry Kaiser
In The Eye Abides The Heart-Beth Nielsen Chapman
Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)-David Ball
Oh! Susanna-Michelle Shocked & Pete Anderson
Willie We Have Missed You-Grey DeLisle
Hard Times Come Again No More-Mavis Staples
Gentle Annie-Ollabelle
Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair-Roger McGuinn
Ah, May The Red Rose Live Always!-Suzy Bogguss
Holiday Scottisch-Will Barrow
Comrades Fill No Glass For Me-Ron Sexsmith

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Stephen Collins Foster is sometimes called America's first great songwriter, but you could make the case that he was also the country's first real pop star. Writing songs such as "Camptown Races" and "Oh! Susanna," Foster, a college dropout, was self-destructive, couldn't keep a marriage together, and ended tragically. Living on the Bowery, he gashed his throat in a fatal fall in 1864 at age 37, dying with only 38 cents in his pocket. The idea of a Foster tribute record may seem staid and archaic, particularly as his lesser known tunes are parlor and stylized minstrel songs. But minstrelsy was a lot like rock & roll, and the Pittsburgh native left behind an impressive body of work that draws upon the diverse branches of music brought to America by settlers and slaves from Europe and Africa. Beautiful Dreamer, on which 22 artists celebrate 18 of his compositions, surprises with its breadth of subject matter, tempo, and interpretation, including the use of the glass armonica and santour. Most of all, the album is uncommonly soulful--Mavis Staples's dignified but heartbreaking performance of "Hard Times Come Again No More," David Ball's elegiac "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)," and the feathery rendition of "Slumber, My Darling" by Alison Krauss, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Mark O'Connor resonate in both the heart and the head. If Foster, the pop star, were alive today, he'd likely sit at the piano in shades and gelled-up hair. But he'd be playing these same songs, timeless and achingly poignant. --Alanna Nash

Album Description

Although America's first great songwriter, Stephen Collins Foster, died 140 years ago, his legacy lives on in the hundreds of songs he left behind. Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster was recorded to celebrate his enormous gift to American culture. Foster's compositions (including "Oh! Susanna," "My Old Kentucky Home," "Camptown Races," "Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair" and "Hard Times Come Again No More") are woven into the fabric of our national identity, yet most music fans today know little about him. Foster has been unjustifiably overlooked in recent decades. No collection of his music recorded by contemporary artists has existed until now. Although tribute albums have become much too common, this project's historical significance distingusihes it from a crowded field.

Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs Of Stephen Foster is a collection of Foster's most beloved compositions - and lesser-known exquisite parlor songs of his day - sung by some of today's most respected musical artists. The album includes songs by: Raul Malo, Alison Krauss with Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor, BR549, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Judith Edelman, The Duhks, John Prine, Henry Kaiser, Beth Nielsen Chapman, David Ball, Michelle Shocked & Pete Anderson, Grey De Lisle, Mavis Staples, Ollabelle, Roger McGuinn, Suzy Bogguss, Will Barrow and Ron Sexsmith.

All of the proceeds from Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster will benefit American Roots Publishing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving American regional culture through literature and art. Goals are accomplished by supporting artists who honor regional culture through their work and by linking them with communities in focused educational programs.

Customer Reviews:

Moving Modern Update to Classic American Songs.......2007-05-11

This collection is a thrilling and moving presentation of the core of American music, uniquely updated with new rhythms and insturments. The "Hard Times Come Again No More", by Mavis Staples, alone is worth the price. The rest of the songs are free.

Beautiful Album.......2007-04-05

This is a beautiful piece of work, obviously a labor of love for all involved. You can hear for yourself that Stephen Foster practically invented the modern song. How incredibly far ahead of his time he was. What other 19th century songwriter has received this kind of reverent modern tribute in the past 50 years??

My favorite track is No One to Love, which will break your heart.

One hundered sixty years melted away........2007-03-20

The songs of Stephen Foster are as pertinent today as they were when he originally wrote them. "Beautiful Dreamer" and "I Dream of Jeannie with the light brown hair" float you away on a cloud of delight. In most instances, the powerful melodies and charming lyrics are not dated at all. The perfomers are some of the best around from our national treasure and keeper of the folk art, Roger McGuinn to the lesser known Raul Malo everyone brings to the CD the best of their wonderful abilities. The Duhks version of "Camptown Races is great and belies its Civil War era origins and Michelle Shocked and Pete Anderson's "Oh, Suzanna" makes you think it was just written. Buy this one for your collection or just to listen. J.Micheal Lelis

Missing one song.......2007-01-17

This is a very easy album to hear. I do wish "Old Black Joe" had been included. It is such a mournful song.

I read somewhere the short lifetime of Steven Foster's earned him about $15,000.00 for his song writing!

Wonderful eclectic collection.......2007-01-11

I am thoroughly enjoying this CD. Some of the songs are Stephen Foster classics, but others I had never heard before. The artists are quite diverse--again, some are well known (e.g. Allison Kraus) but most are new to me. Many of the arrangements are interesting and original. I especially recommend Mavis Stapleton's rendition of "Hard Times" which is very moving. I bought the CD because I heard this track on the radio.

Morelenbaum (2)/Sakamoto: Casa (Tribute to Jobim)

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Celestial music -
Gentle Magic to Free Your Soul
Some of the Best Music ever!
jazzman
absolutely amazing....

Morelenbaum (2)/Sakamoto: Casa (Tribute to Jobim)
Antonio Carlos Jobim , Ryuichi Sakamoto , and Jaques Morelenbaum
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Elis & Tom

ASIN: B00006FIBO
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

As Praias Desertas
O Amor em Paz
Vivo Sonhando-Dreamer
Inutil Paisagem
Sabia
Chanson pour Michele
Bonita
Fotografia-Photograph
Imagina
Estrada Branca
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Cancao em modo menor
Tema para Ana
Derradeira Primavera
Esperanca perdida-I Was Just One More For You
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Samba Da Aviao
Improvisation (Live)

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"Casa" is the Portuguese word for "house." It's also the title of this melodic and moving tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim by the Oscar® and Grammy award-winning pianist-composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, and his vocalist wife, Paula. The Morelenbaums, who cofounded Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum, both worked with the maestro, and almost all of the tracks here were recorded in Jobim's Rio home. The CD contains fluid and florid renditions of bossa nova-era classics from the Jobim canon, from "Amor em Paz"--with Jobim's son Paulo on guitar--and "Bonita" to "Vivo Sonhando." It also unveils rare songs like "Chanson pour Michelle," a short and sweet composition written for a soap opera, and a never-before-heard work, "Tema para Ana," an intimate piano/cello duet. Sakamoto's spare and splendid pianisms ring from Jobim's piano. Morelenbaum's singing cello tones complement his wife's angelic Portuguese and English vocals. Together this talented trio--with occasional accompaniment by percussionist Marcos Suzano, guitarist Luiz Brasil, vocalist Ed Motta, and bassist Zeca Assumpçao--beautifully exposes the French influences of Satie, Ravel, and Chopin in Jobim's music. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Celestial music - .......2007-05-07

My Profile: 43 yo - no music qualifications whatsoever-

I got this fine cd last year in my first time in Buenos Aires.. though my trip was for widenning my musical horizons.. what can I said that has not been adequately commented by more knowledable reviewers than I?.. the music is serene, celestial, non-strident...he piano, the cello and that voice!! you know you are prividledged in life to have a chance to comtemplate on this type of beauty... whatever scars we have in the soul and body, take a moment to soothe yourself..

Gentle Magic to Free Your Soul.......2007-03-28

I just love love love this CD. Everything about it is so artfully rendered, it takes my soul away to gently float free in a most beautiful place. Ms. Morelenbaun has a voice that, of all female vocals in the world, is often my most favorite to hear. Virtually no vibrato, just clean and clear exquisite and delicate classic femininity. Mr. Morelenbaum, Mr. Sakamoto and all supporting musicians provide the most sensitively interwoven instrumental skills that there could ever be; they perfectly ride, complement and contribute to the magical musical moment that is always now, in flowing pieces such as these. Of course, the ineffably beautiful heart and soul of the basic songs to start with are indispensible (thank you now and forever, o-most revered JC Jobim!). Honestly, this CD places in my top 10 of all time, especially now, in my more relaxed and gentle mature years... ;)

Some of the Best Music ever!.......2007-02-03

I came by the Morelenbaums by 'A Day in New york'. It was love at first
sound. I checked out to see if anything else was available. I found 'Casa'
and immediately ordered it. It has been in my CD player since I got it.
This from a Classical music buff and a college music degree. This music
defies description (I do like bossa nova and Jobim especially). This group is so together, it sounds like the members know exactly what each
other is thinking. It is all so right that it appears precision and class
like this is not possible. Paula's voice has a simple (without vibrato) beauty that is mesmerizing. The arrangements are exquisite. The Cello and piano never over-do and the whole is something you must hear to believe. I can only add to this - GET IT!!

jazzman.......2007-01-17

Absolutely fabulous renditions of Jobim. Paula's voice is so pure and
gentle, along with Jacques' cello gliding through the sketches. And the
pianist Sakamoto is perfect as well. I just love this cd. I quickly
obtained their other Jobim tribute cd "A Day in New York" (the Japanese
enhanced version with 5 bonus tracks), which is even further proof that
there is a musical heaven on earth. So sophistocated, cool, and gentle.
I eagerly await their next release. 5 million stars.

absolutely amazing...........2006-01-16

So much to say about this wonderful recording. As I write this, there are 27 reviews posted for Casa and not one of them is less than 4 stars, with the vast majority as 5 stars. That speaks volumes in itself. But the quality of the words and the thought behind them is truly a tribute to Jobim. If we were all lucky enough to have him with us now, the words of these reviews would surely either make him smile or bring tears of joy to his eyes. This truly is music that soothes...reflects...and makes us all appreciate either finding it or being introduced to it by someone. Introduce only your best friends to this, those that would appreciate it as much as you and I do.

American Dreamer: Songs of Stephen Foster; Thomas Hampson; Jay Unger; Molly Mason

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It's Dreamy
My Favorite Composer of all time
An American classic from Hampson that brings smiles and tears
OMG!!! More than 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars, one of the best album in the world!!!
It's simply lovely

American Dreamer: Songs of Stephen Foster; Thomas Hampson; Jay Unger; Molly Mason
Thomas Hampson , Jay Ungar , Molly Mason , Garrison Keillor , David Alpher , Mark Rust , Michael Parloff , Peter Ecklund , John Kirk , Arnold Kinsella , and Stephen Foster
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B000002SK7
Release Date: 1992-10-20

Tracks:

Opening Solo Violin
Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
Hard Times Come Again No More
The Voice Of Bygone Days
Foster Favorites Medley (Ring, Ring The Banjo (1851) Oh! Susanna (1848) Camptown Races (1850)
Open Thy Lattice, Love (1844)
Beautiful Dreamer (1864)
That's What's The Matter
Old Home Medley (Old Folks at Home (1851) My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night (1853)
Molly! Do You Love Me? (1850)
Sweetly She Sleeps, My Alice Fair (1851)
Comrades, Fill No Glass For Me (1855)
Dancing On The River (Nelly Bly (1850) The Glendy Burk (1860) Angelina Baker (1850)
My Wife Is A Most Knowing Woman (1863)
Gentle Annie (1856)
Linger In Blissful Repose (1858)
Ah! May The Red Rose Live Alway (1850)

Customer Reviews:

It's Dreamy.......2007-01-10

This is a very wonderful recording of Stephen Foster by a master singer.
Foster's songs are of a more innocent and naive time in the American psyche, a time that it would not hurt us to remember, given the wretched brutality of American culture today (something you'll appreciate after listening to this recording).

The songs are beautifully sung by Mr. Hamspon, and the musical accompaniment with piano, mandolin, tuba, banjo, etc. seems a perfect setting for this period music. I enjoyed the musical interludes of Foster songs (not sung by Mr. Hampson), such as "Oh, Suzanna", "My Old Kentucky Home", and "Camptown Races." They are foot-stompin' and finger-snappin' good in a non-syncopated way.

Mr. Hampson's voice is so beautiful, and he has done such a wonderful job with these song's you'll just have to hear it, and when you do, tell me that you're not dreaming.

I remember reading a quote by John Phillip Sousa that decried the use of syncopation in American popular music. I never understood it until listening to this recording. The richness and intensity of American popular music (as experienced in the work of Stephen Foster) has been lost.
Everything has to be so cool today, thanks to syncopation, and "cool" really means no emotion.

If emotion is what you want, emotion is what you'll get with Stephen Foster's songs. It was a time when the death of loved ones (especially those who died in their youth) was experienced more often (see "I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair" and "Gentle Annie"). And we were not protected from the vicissitudes of fate by myriad government programs, modern medicine and universal prosperity (see "Hard Times").
Husbands and wives had their differences then, as today, (see the amusing song "My Wife is a Most Knowin' Woman") The passion of the Civil War (Foster was a Unionist),is reflected in a wonderful, fun song, "That's What's the Matter."

If you love good music, and you have heart which can be stirred, and you love your country, this is for you.

I love this recording. It has opened up the door to my "beautiful dreams," dreams of bygone days, lost love, and whatever else we pine for.

I wanted to buy several copies for my friends, but somehow I felt that the impact of this recording was so personal, that it could not be shared with others. Not that they couldn't enjoy it, but that I could not begin to share the intense emotion and reverie stirred in my heart by these beautiful songs.

My Favorite Composer of all time.......2006-08-20

Growing up playing his stuff on piano, I love the instrumentality of this CD..the violins give off that wail that he speaks of..I am not sure what it is about Stephen Foster but these verses..grab me like no other..there is so much sensitivity to it..

I dream of Jeannie with the light brown hair
Born like a vapor on the summer air
I see her tripping where the bright streams play
Happy as the daisies that dance on her way
Many were the wild notes her merry voice would pour

but the violins in this CD make this CD the best out there..
FYI should you be into astrology Stephen Foster is definition of Cancer...Sun and Moon conjunct in Cancer with mars in Scorpio..i love his lyrics..almost to the point of obsession..

An American classic from Hampson that brings smiles and tears.......2006-07-17

Stephen Foster was the greatest American composer of sentimental parlor ballads--he so perfectly imitated folk songs that his music wound up turning into them. In an age of home music-making and later of families sitting around the radio, Foster's songs were a staple, often performed by crossover artists from opera like Lawrence Tibbett. Those were plump, ripe styles of singing, highly flavored by church hymns.

In this 1992 collection of 17 Foster favorites, plus a few rareties, Hampson drops the platform manner and goes straight for heartfelt sincerity. His tone is plain yet sweet, his expression intimate. He is accompanied by instruments redolent of the Victorian drawing room (guitar, fiddle, upright piano), and the mood they create brings tears and smiles of remembrance. This music is embedded in America's genes, and it's wonderful to realize that every note is still alive and throbbing with feeling.

OMG!!! More than 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars, one of the best album in the world!!!.......2005-11-25

Simply one word, WOW!!!
Thomas Hampson's voice is simply fantasic. His voice is very different from regular operatic baritone voice, very sweet, and rich. I really cant believe an operatic baritone can sing folk song like THIS good, in my opinion he sounds even better than his opera works in this album. His voice and the background music matches perfectly, the outcome would move u to tears, and u can feel the origin of MUSIC. This album really shows what the word MUSIC means, and the songs simply just ALL beautiful. I like his "beautiful dreamer", "my life is well knowing woman", and "jeanie with the light brown hair" the most. When I listen the songs I would just imagine that I am in the world of past USA, and I can feel the life of the ppl in the past USA~ just like watching an old classic movie, it would touch ur heart and fall in love with this album.

It's simply lovely.......2004-12-14

I didn't know Stephen Foster (I thought): wrong: Oh Susanna, etc, I knew, but had no idea who the composer was.

This CD is a revelation. The melodies are so beautiful, as are the poems, and Thomas Hampson just brings them to life as wonderfully as ever. I especially love "Beautiful Dreamer" - it gives me butterflies - and "My wife is a most knowing woman" - the way he makes the voices and the indignation is just brilliant. If one needed reminding what a brilliant singer Mr Hampson is - this disk does it.

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Hidden Gem
Shorters first Milestone
Wayne's First, One of His Best

Night Dreamer
Wayne Shorter
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007M23A6
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Night Dreamer
Oriental Folk Song
Virgo
Black Nile
Charcoal Blues
Armageddon
Virgo (Alternate Take)

Album Description

Wayne Shorter's first Blue Note album remains a masterpiece. Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman and Elvin Jones interpret his unique compositions beautifully and they generously add their own creative depth to his creations.

* bonus track, not part of the original LP

Recorded on April 29, 1964 at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

LEE MORGAN, trumpet; WAYNE SHORTER, tenor sax; McCOY TYNER, piano; REGGIE WORKMAN, bass; ELVIN JONES, drums

Customer Reviews:

Hidden Gem.......2006-04-18

This is Shorter's first Blue Note album and it is without a doubt a classic. It definitly has a Coltrane influence in its virtuosity. However, you can really see Shorter developing his own voice: one that really takes off on his next series of albums on this same label. Also, unlike Coltrane, he lets another horn compliment and shine, especially on this album. You really cant go wrong with any of the albums that followed, such as "Speak no Evil" or "Ju Ju". However, the reason I would choose this one first is the lineup that accompanies him. Lee Morgan is one of the most underated trumpet players. He and Shorter really hit a stride together. The combination of McCoy Tyner(piano) and Elvin Jones (drums) round out a premier band. It has more of a mellow feel than his next few albums. I would also add that I totally disagree with the assesment in another review that Shorter is "better" than Coltrane. I think such comparisons are silly. Coltrane was going for a totally different feel; more experimental and spirtual, for a lack of better terms. Shorter is seeking more of a mood. Both are valid expressions. Shorter is much more acessible. You will love this album on the first listen. That shouldnt dissuade you that its not a great work, however. It really is great jazz listening. I never grow tired of this album.

Shorters first Milestone.......2005-03-05

Although not getting interested in music until the age of 16, Wayne was to become one of the most important sax players in the history of jazz. Shorter was the main sax player in three of the most popular jazz groups ever. Starting off with the Hard Swinging Art Blakeys Jazz messengers. Althouh his main influence was still coltrane, Shorter began to develope his own style and to improvise more fluidly. Once when Coltrane had had enough of the Miles Davis Quintet he told Shorter of the open spot in the quintet. He went for the chance and soon became not only Miles best running mate but a brilliant composer in the group too. His stint with the fusion based Whether Report, lasted from 1970 until 85.

Night Dreamer was the first of 9 bluenote albums that the saxophonist was to record. You can see the major influence of Coltrane in Shorter, not only in his playing but his rhythmn section of McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, Elvin Jones which was basicly Coltranes working trio. The first and title track starts off with Tyner, then workman and Jones join in to set the groove. Shorter and Morgan deliver excellent solos and Tyner with his masterful right hand lines. Shorter, as I said, was to become a brilliant composer but his most celebrated work are his ballads. "Virgo" (two takes), is a definite masterpiece and ranks among some of Shorters best ballad pieces including "Infant Eyes" from "Speak no Evil" and "Lady Day" from "Soothsayer". The tunes are powerful and this session is much more than just a organized jam. "Armageddon" has a misterious feeling which is present in a lot of Shorters work. Night Dreamer was Wayne Shorters first milestone, and not his last.

Wayne's First, One of His Best.......2005-03-02

Wayne Shorter's "Night Dreamer," his first album as a leader for Blue Note, briefly drifted out-of-print on CD over the past year, but now is back in all its remastered glory with this RVG reissue. And it's a good thing too because this is not only one of Wayne's best efforts, but one of Blue Note's all-time Top 50 discs. The tenor-saxophonist is joined on this April 29, 1964 session by Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner (listed amusingly as "Etc" on the cover for contractual reasons), Reggie Workman and Elvin Jones. On "Night Dreamer," Shorter takes the composition and playing talents that he honed with the Jazz Messengers to a new level. (In fact, Miles Davis was impressed enough by Wayne's growing stature to offer him a spot in his second great quintet later that year.) The songs featured here, especially "Black Nile," "Virgo" and the title track are as good as anything Shorter penned, and that's saying something considering how many classic tunes he wrote during the 60s and beyond. But as good as the writing is, the playing is even more remarkable. In my opinion, Wayne has forged a cleaner sound, and a more distinctive yet somewhat ethereal voice since his earlier days with Blakey's group. His musical understanding with his colleagues, particularly frontline partner Lee Morgan, is unparalleled. And speaking of chemistry, the rhythm trio of McCoy, Elvin and Reggie Workman certainly have it after all the time they spent together with John Coltrane. Personally I still find "Speak No Evil" to be Shorter's best BN outing, but "Night Dreamer" is a very close second (as in 2nd place in the 100m dash at the Olympics!). Thanks to the RVG series, those who have previously neglected to get this classic jazz album, no longer have to dream about buying "Night Dreamer."

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Terrific CD
One Song Album?
Baby
good stuff
Blake`s Dreamer

The Dreamer
Blake Shelton
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-02-04

Tracks:

Heavy Liftin'
The Baby
Asphalt Cowboy
In My Heaven
The Dreamer
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Underneath The Same Moon
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Playboys Of The Southwestern World
Someday

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This young Oklahoman suffers no sophomore jinx, as his second album boasts more power, command, and range than the debut that spawned his breakthrough hit, "Austin." With another hit ballad, "The Baby," Shelton again displays his mastery of the heart-tugging story song, while anthems such as "Heavy Liftin'" and the madcap adventure of "Playboys of the Southwestern World" demonstrate his affinity for more muscular fare. "In My Heaven," "My Neck of the Woods," and "Georgia in a Jug" confirm that his country roots run deep, with the production by veteran songwriter Bobby Braddock combining banjos and fiddles with screaming rock guitars and the most contemporary studio technology. The title song and centerpiece of the collection is Shelton's bittersweet reflection on his career, the dream that he wasn't quite prepared to see come true. Yet the confidence he displays on the rest of the CD suggests that he's learning to live with success just fine. --Don McLeese

Album Description

With his 2001 gold debut album and the #1 country hit 'Austin', Blake Shelter helped lead the back-to-country movement. Now R&R's 2001 breakthrough artist of the year once again sings earnestly and passionately about family and best friends, hard work and dreams on his 2nd album. Featuring 'The Baby'. Warner. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Terrific CD.......2007-06-01

Really enjoy Blake Shelton. His song "The Baby" reminds me of my younger son.I would recommend this cd.

One Song Album?.......2005-08-30

The only reason I gave this album two stars is "The Baby." As a Blake Shelton fan, I was very let down by this album.

Baby.......2004-02-02

If you want something with a twang and you love Country music this is the Cd for you.

good stuff.......2003-09-07

nuthin gets better than heavy liftin. i guess i can thank blake for my speeding ticket i just received. listenin to that song pumps the heck out of me which made me drive fast, haha. Playboys is another great tune.

Blake`s Dreamer.......2003-07-30

Blake Shelton with his charm, Good Looks and sexy voice has once again proved to the world he has what it takes to keep at the top. This album has what it takes and I knew i had to have it! Check it out its one of the best CD`s out! You won`t be disapointed

Stephen Foster Songs: Parlor & Minstrel Songs, Dance Tunes & Instrumentals

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Amid fine work, a new star!
Stephen Foster Would Be Proud
Foster at his simple best
Well-rounded and convincing

Stephen Foster Songs: Parlor & Minstrel Songs, Dance Tunes & Instrumentals

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000049NP
Release Date: 1995-07-28

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Amid fine work, a new star!.......2004-09-28

Baird, Russell and Van Buskirk give fine performances in a splendid
program, but tenor Frederick Urrey [his Foster recording debut?] is a sensation! A glorious voice, with a perfect command of style in
operatic, ballad, ensemble and even comic scenes, his Melinda May is breathtaking, his Beautiful Dreamer is the best on records, his
duets charm and his drunken husband is a gas! He has it all!! In my 25 years of total immersion in Foster and his era, I have never
even dreamt of hearing an artist of such stature. Foster was said to have a fine voice and to sing his music better than any other.
I pray we now hear more of SF's songs as he must have sung them!

Stephen Foster Would Be Proud.......2004-02-26

Linda Russell is a remarkable woman. I have every CD she has done and I've never been disappointed in the high quality recordings she releases. I consider her every bit of an historian as the authors of history books.
This collection of Stephen Foster tunes, one of two that Russell has partaken in, is a rousing collection of the musical sounds of the mid-19th century. Soprano Julianne Baird and tenor Frederick Urrey join in with Ms. Russell's alto vocals to make a truly remarkable ensemble (including the musicians playing the mountain dulcimer, fortepiano, fiddle, hammered dulcimer, recorder, and accordion - all on authentic antique instruments). All combined show off the genius that Stephen Foster was - the 19th century's top songwriter who wrote music for ALL time, not just his time.
But if it wasn't for the musical reenactors (on CD at least) of Russell and company many of these long lost gems might have stayed hidden, sadly unheard. Some choral music, a feel of opera, a bit of traditional folk all mixed together to make what I feel is an authentic piece of musical history.
Here's hoping that Linda Russell and friends continue in the making of traditional music - Christmas and popular.
Ms. Russell, do you ever tour? We'd love to see you here in Michigan!

Foster at his simple best.......2002-01-22

What a delicious surprise this little album is, and from the ..... date, it appears to have been around for a few seasons, but is utterly new to me. I am a Julianne Baird fan from the get-go, but was pleasantly taken aback at her appearance on an album of American songs with folk balladeer Linda Russell (who plays dulcimers, mountain fiddles and all manner of country instruments and sings with the earthy texture of Judy Collins). But as usual Baird finds a way to integrate her own exquisite sensibilities and artistry into the assignment and makes a touching case for the simple and heart-rending Foster tunes--this is, after all, "early music" in which she excels--American "Early Music." Tenor Fred Urrey is another find and he likewise blends wonderfully into the surroundings. In fact, the three diverse artists hit their stride in a haunting trio rendition of Old Black Joe. Keyboard and string instruments have a ghostly and authentic ring to them as well. indeed, after the pompous and overblown Foster CDs of better-known opera singers in the bins today, this is so welcome. A treasure!
Get it today.

Well-rounded and convincing.......2000-10-27

This is an excellent rendition of Stephen Foster's songs, capitalizing on the duality inherent in the repertoire: the beautiful parlor ballads and the rowdy folk-inspired tunes. Especially remarkable is the fact that the performers bring to the music the "early music" sensibility (Julianne Baird is renowned as a performer of Elizabethan lutesongs)--this sensibility urges the performers to be as historically accurate as possible, performing on original/reproduction instruments. Also of note is the fact that it is a collaboration between classical and folk musicians: soprano, alto, tenor, fortepiano, fiddle, mountain and hammered dulcimers, harmonica, recorder, and accordian. Linda Russell (alto, mountain dulcimer) is lyrical and moving with her "folkie" voice, perfectly complementing the other "cultivated" voices and grounding them on the occasions they come together in poignant harmony.

I only wish that they had incorporated a 19th c. parlor guitar to round out the ballads. Overall, however, one can well imagine that this is indeed the way the music sounded. As one of America's first "popular song" writers, the present performers succeed in doing him justice by incorporating many styles of 19th c. popular musics, avoiding the anachronistic "bluegrass" sound often used in performances of this repertoire, and never succumbing to waves of overly self-indulgent nostalgia.

Are You a Dreamer?
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Singer-songwriter makes music of empathy, compassion, and spirituality.

Music for Soothing

Solid Release...

just what we need

capable of more

Are You a Dreamer?
Denison Witmer
Manufacturer: Militia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

From Pitchforkmedia.com:

Denison Witmer Album to Feature Sufjan Stevens David Nadelle reports: Years toiling in dive bars and incessant journal-writing are starting to pay off for Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Denison Witmer. While often compared to 70s classic songwriting relics like James Taylor and admitted influences Jackson Browne and Graham Nash, his earnest, idiosyncratic style has matured and now is more akin to Damien Jurado, Pedro the Lion or even Elliott Smith at times. His new album Are You a Dreamer? will be released on July 26 and will be his first album on the Militia Group.

The album is loosely conceptual, themed around all the aspects of dreams and the sense of hope that can be derived from them. Are You a Dreamer? benefits from contributions by a gifted cast of contributors, with Sufjan Stevens, the Innocence Mission's Don and Karen Peris, Ester Drang's James McAlister, and Shara Worden filling out the sound of Witmer's personal narrative tales.

Customer Reviews:

Singer-songwriter makes music of empathy, compassion, and spirituality. .......2006-01-14

This is music to rest your spirit in, pure and simple. For me this album is like a meditation-- I feel rested and rejuvenated every time I play it. In today's slamming beat-driven music market (which has produced some wonderfully wild arrangements), that makes it the ultimate outsider album. Yet I have a feeling that with the added push of record label Militia Music, Witmer could certainly claim the cult audience he deserves. I'm a child of the 1970s, so my tendency is to compare the songs on ARE YOU A DREAMER? to the gentlest efforts by Cat Stevens (think "The Wind"), Donovan (ie "Catch the Wind" or his work on the film Brother Sun Sister Moon), James Taylor at his sweet baby jamesiest, and even Jackson Browne ("Our Lady of the Well"). Witmer's voice is serenity and sensitivity personified, while his lyrics embrace and intertwine both secular and spiritual themes so that you hardly notice or care where one ends and the other begins (dare I say it, like a dream)-- he infuses all topics he tackles with hope and possibility, which is a rare artistic niche. Musically, his finger-picking guitar style gently paces the musical approach which is rooted in the post-folk music singer-songwriter genre. His producer and accompanist, guitarist/keyboardist Don Peris (Innocence Mission), adds even more space and ambiance, and finishing touches are provided by guests like indie-rock fave Sufjan Stevens (vocals, keyboards, guitar, recorders), James McAlister (whose drumming is a surprise standout for such a gentle album), and beautiful harmony vocals by Karen Peris among others. If you resonate with these comments, I don't see how you can go wrong with this album-- it's a classic of its genre and one of the best albums of 2005.

Music for Soothing.......2005-11-23

This album is perfect as a soft folk driven release. Any fan of indie-folk will enjoy this solid collection of personal songs about life; it's not to be underestimated. This album wraps you up in comfort and leaves you quietly content, wanting more. I reccomend this album to anyone looking to just feel good as they listen.

Solid Release..........2005-10-13

As another reviewer said, "Music is such a subjective transient experience!" Truer words have never been written! My experience with Are You A Dreamer? has been the polar opposite of their 2 star review. Are You A Dreamer, Denison's tenth album, has not left my stereo since I purchased it a month ago. I become more attached to it with every listen and it has become a well-loved, if not revered, record in my circle of friends.
Dreamer is a very underestimated album. Although it takes some a few listens to fully enjoy, even the less catchy tunes eventually sink their teeth in and don't let go. Don Peris's (of The Innocence Mission and Denison's debut Safe Away) production is very shimmery and clean. The songs while very basic in structure, are layered with arrangements which bring out the best of each song without getting in the way of Denison's folksy songwriting. The arrangements mostly consist of finger style acoustic guitar, dreamy (almost jazzy) electric guitar, female harmony vocals (Karen Peris of "The Innocence Mission" on a few songs), organ, piano, and even light drums on a few tracks. Denison's vocals are up front and his voice evokes emotion like few other records of the past several years. His vocals seem to be getting better and more mature with each record he releases. Lyrically Denison has improved as well. He seems a bit less caught up in himself and able to write from a larger, perhaps older, worldview. Songs like Little Flowers, California Brown and Blue, and Grandma Mary are my favorites. I was especially excited to see Sufjan Stevens (Sufjan's reaching HUGE popularity with his own record Illinois right now) as a guest musician. He plays banjo and sings on a few of the songs.
Most of my favorite records are one's with moments that didn't necessarily strike me the first time through, yet had an element that kept me coming back until I became completely hooked on them. "Are You A Dreamer" is no exception to this rule.
If you like Paul Simon, Iron and Wine, Sufjan Stevens, Gillian Welch or even Ryan Adams, I highly recommend this record.
Denison is constantly on tour and with his warm and gracious stage presence he keeps people coming back and buying albums (very few artists are as prolific). My friends and I maintain that he translates best live, but this record has really captured the warmth in what he does best - sharing his honest, heartfelt songs about every day life. If after reading this review you are still on the fence about it check out his myspace site @ www. myspace.com/denisonwitmer to hear a couple of tracks.

just what we need.......2005-09-27

With the spectrum of crap available to customers out there, it's nice to see Denison consistently producing music that is what it is...sincere, simple, touching, and not bowing to the preference for cheese like many of the musicians he gets grouped wtih. Though this c.d. seems more complex than other Witmer albums, it still carries a soft, comforting component that he seems to have perfected over the years. And like you might expect, his music seems to go unnoticed due to its lack of bells and whistles. For those of you like me, who have failed at writing your own music, you will truly appreciate what Denison is able to do...he gives the listener a glimpse of real human emotion without becoming a greeting card commercial. And, his finger-picking guitar style really out-does most singer-songwriter stuff that's out there right now...it really is unfortunate that he hasn't gotten more exposure...I think this is one of Denison's best abulms and I can't immagine anyone being disapointed with this listen...

capable of more.......2005-09-16

Music is such a subjective transient experience! With that being noted, I am always hesitant to take the time to write a review or comment about a recording ( actually this is a first). This disc starts out with a fairly well crafted moderate-yet mellow, poetic tune that had me initially believing this was going to be a great disc. Unfortunately there are only glimpses of what I like to hear-this recording lost my attention. Mellow, laid back and reflective is fine (ie iron and wine -old elliot smith, nick drake)... Im still searching for something more.

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