Wild Child [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Track Listings
1. Crazy
2. Da Doo Rendezvous
3. What's Become Of Us
4. Taking The Long Way Home
5. Lady In The Dark
6. Story Of Love
7. Blue Side
8. Change In Luck
9. Trying To Get To You
10. Wild Child

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Limited edition Japanese pressing of the remastered 1978 album features the 10 original tracks packaged in a paper sleeve. CBS. 2005.

Wild Child,Valerie Carter,Sony/CBS,Pop,Soul/R & B


Wild Child [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Wild Child [Import] [Original recording remastered]
The John Rutter Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Rutter Christmas Album
  • Unique and Beautiful!
  • Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album
  • Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review.
  • John Rutter and Cambridge Singers
The John Rutter Christmas Album
Cambridge Singers , Rutter , and City of London Sinfon
Manufacturer: Collegium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JJ4T
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Wexford Carol
  2. Jesus Child
  3. There Is a Flower
  4. Donkey Carol
  5. Wild Wood Carol
  6. Angels' Carol
  7. Nativity Carol
  8. Mary's Lullaby
  9. Star Carol
  10. Candlelight Carol
  11. Shepherd's Pipe Carol
  12. Christmas Lullaby
  13. Dormi, Jesu
  14. Love Came Down at Christmas
  15. Sans Day Carol
  16. I Wonder as I Wander
  17. What Sweeter Music
  18. Joy to the World
  19. I Saw Three Ships
  20. Deck the Hall
  21. Very Best Time of Year
  22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  23. Silent Night

Album Description

Top of the British Classical Charts for 10 Weeks! Billboard Top Ten Classical Recording - December 2002! This album gathers together most of the carols I have composed over the years, plus a sprinkling of my arrangements of traditional carols, grouped to form a program which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story. I have always enjoyed carols ever since I first sang them as a member of my school choir, and it was not long before I began to write carols of my own-in fact my first two published compositions were the Nativity Carol and the Shepherd's Pipe Carol. For any musician involved in choral music, Christmas is an especially joyous time, and I am indeed happy that it has played a part in my musical life for so many years- JOHN RUTTER

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Rutter Christmas Album.......2007-05-14

Great selection of music, and well presented. This is however older recordings that do not match the quality of Rutter's latest recordings such as the Te Deum or the Gloria.

5 out of 5 stars Unique and Beautiful!.......2007-03-09

John Rutter, and his beautiful music, is such a gift to the world. This unique Christmas CD is magnificent! Especially touching are two of Rutter's original carols, "Christmas Lullaby" and the joyful "Angels' Carol." The musical selections speak to the soul, helping the listener connect to emotions of joy, peace, faith, hope, and love. This is a worthy addition to your collection of Christmas CDs.

5 out of 5 stars Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album.......2007-02-19

If I were to choose only one Christmas album to ever own, this would be the one. John Rutter is an exceptional composer of religious music, with unusual harmonies. The music is difficult to sing, and because this is his own choir and he is directing it, the performance is flawless. Gives you goosebumps.

5 out of 5 stars Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review........2007-02-07

Great music by John Rutter: Great performance!

5 out of 5 stars John Rutter and Cambridge Singers.......2007-01-18

This is quintessential English cathedral music; beautifully sung. Reminds one of the English Christmas -- warm and serene -- that we've only experienced in our dreams!
Ras Mek Peace
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The recording environment matched Midnite's pure music playing
  • Sound quality gives it 3.5 stars
  • The only Reggae review I'm going to do
  • "Who feels it knows it." - Bunny Livingston
  • Greatest Roots Reggae Album Ever Made!!!!!
Ras Mek Peace
Midnite
Manufacturer: Wild Child Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001ZT0D
Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

  1. Pagan, Pay Gone
  2. In The Race So Far
  3. Banking In The Pig
  4. Hieroglyphics
  5. Empress
  6. Lion Wears The Crown
  7. Natty Watching You
  8. Rasta Man Stand
  9. Love Right (Live Right)
  10. Foolish And The Wise

Album Description

"A feast of heavy, pulsing reggae ... next to any vintage record from the likes of Spear, Marley or Tosh, you'll find it on par with those noble predecessors." -- CMJ New Music Report

Overwhelmingly authentic, Rasta-inspired reggae with crushing grooves, mesmerizing lyrics, and razor-sharp social commentary. Reissue of the most acclaimed, rootsy album from Midnite's plethora of releases. Includes three of Midnite's greatest hits: "Lion Wears the Crown," "Love Right, Live Right," and "Foolish and the Wise." The first-ever reggae CD recorded entirely without artificial enhancements--no overdubs, EQ, or electronic reverb.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The recording environment matched Midnite's pure music playing.......2006-12-20

I personally got a chance to visit the recording studio in Upper Marlboro, Md. where this production was created. Oh my god! - Yes, I sweared! The strive for perfection in capturing the moment, and the dedication to capturing the true, honest, live, and closeup club environment sound was definitely achieved. I pray that Midnite requests that Maple Shade Records record again for them. Amazon's previews do not serve justice to the quality of sound. Someone commented here that the bassist appeard to be playing mostly on the left side of the soundstage/speaker. I guess you are saying that all of the sound should come from the middle of the stage, or two speakers? I think the sound should appear to come from where the actual player was standing? Maple Shade is serious about capturing their live recordings as they visually appear on the stage (capturing the true moment). Maple Shade Records has relocated to Baltimore, Md., due to development sprawl getting too close to their quiet rural wooded recording location. Midnite recorded this CD without any edits. With Maple Shade you have to get it correct the first time because it is going straight to the old school reel to reel tape. Maple Shade uses tube amps, speaker cables lifted off of the floor and some more. The simple heavy, tight, mesmerizing tones in this CD causes you to listen while in a continuous trance. Thanks Pierre for recording such a great hit.

4 out of 5 stars Sound quality gives it 3.5 stars.......2006-11-03

The most unique thing about this CD is the recording and sound. Very simple, 2 channel to analog. The natural ambience is palpable, with a pronounced stereo effect. Lovely sounding. That said, it is a bit disconcerting that they panned the bass guitar almost completely to the left. You would never get such an effect hearing a live band. And the drums sound too acoustic really. They should have used a kick drum mic inside a damped shell, IMO.

In terms of the music, the vibe is solid. Mostly one-drop style, with nary a bridge or chorus to be found. The songs are overly simplistic...there could be more contrast in this album. The drummer needs to accentuate, using cymbals more. The bass and guitar are the best instruments. Still, a very interesting sound.

5 out of 5 stars The only Reggae review I'm going to do.......2006-01-12

This is Midnite's only CD done with Wildchild, a very small but very good independent label. The sound is clear and uncluttered, without the usual audio tricks found on almost all audio tracks. It seems to have inspired the band to do something special. The lyrical content, the instrumental and vocal delivery, make this the best release Midnite has done yet. I consider Ras Mek Peace to be one of the top ten Reggae CDs of all time. This is not hyperbole. Amazon allows you to preview the CD through Windows Media Player. Judge for yourself. I would not normally review a popular music CD, but some ignorant comments were made about this group that required a response. If your are trying to find this CD, try Ernie B's Reggae site. The prices are fair and the service is excellent. (The sellers at Amazon appear to be stocking the gold-plated versions of Ras Mek Peace.)

5 out of 5 stars "Who feels it knows it." - Bunny Livingston.......2005-10-23

In light of their prolific output of consistently moving roots reggae, their creative genius, precise musicianship, and inspiring message, one can only guess that the only two reasons Midnite has not achieved global superstardom are (1) they are from St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and not Jamaica, and (2) they do not want global superstardom. True to their religious beliefs, they realize that global superstardom is empty and not worth their aspirations. I feel certain that the more juvenile reviews ("They're great! "No, they're not!" "You suck!") posted here do not reflect the tenets of the music its "supporters" claim to appreciate. Universal peace and love is the way. Respect for all. To each his own. Make your choice and move.
"Ras Mek Peace" (and the rest of this band's work) demonstrates musically the Rastafarian faith in its purest essence, unashamedly. Dark brown wood roots grow from the soles of the feet of the artists who make up Midnite, digging deep into the sands of St. Croix, trees of truth whose fruits are falling slowly, one by one, on all the lands of this desperate Creation.

5 out of 5 stars Greatest Roots Reggae Album Ever Made!!!!!.......2005-03-10

My review title says it all. I own thousands of reggae cd's dating back to Count Ossie, Lord Creator, Judge Dread and even young man you may have heard of: Bob Marley.
Anyway. Midnite is the greatest thing to happen to the reggae movement in years. Groundation is: Incredible, John Brown's Body is: Phenomenal, But Midnite is: Biblical!!!!!!
So the guy down below Jaco Roesch, that calls Midnite insipid, and claims that Groundation is a better reggae band, just remember this, I've met Harrison Stafford, the lead singer of Groundation, at 3 different Midnite shows, and he considers Midnite to be one of the best.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is, well, if Amazon.com will let me sat it: Jaco, you're an idiot.
Respect.
The Classical Child At Play
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Bright, original treatment of classics...perfect for kids.
The Classical Child At Play

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ASIN: B00000AF6S
Release Date: 2002-08-01

Tracks:

  1. Four Seasons: Spring
  2. Butterfly, Op.43, No.1
  3. Son No.24 in D: Allegro
  4. Golliwogg's Cakewalk
  5. March in G
  6. Fant in g
  7. Son No.3 in C: Allegro
  8. Ov No.3 in D: Air
  9. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
  10. Hornpipe
  11. March Militaire, Op.51, No.1
  12. Ste C: Courante
  13. Ste No.2 Ov: Allegro
  14. Prld No.7
  15. Son No.12 in A: Andante
  16. To A Wild Rose

Album Description

A delightful introduction to the classics for young children. Perfect music to go with creative play or relaxation. Filled with the joyful exuberance of a child's day!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bright, original treatment of classics...perfect for kids........1999-05-14

Bright, original treatment of classics...perfect for kids. Love the lighthearted approach.
Wild Child
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Rollicking good ska
  • Retro 80's. Nice flashback vibe of ska & soul, Like no other.
  • Great collection - horrible quality
  • Excellant UT cd!
  • Ahh...to be a college freshman again.
Wild Child
The Untouchables
Manufacturer: Cherry Red UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000630VU
Release Date: 2004-03-22

Tracks:

  1. Wild Child
  2. I Spy (For the FBI)
  3. Freak in the Streets
  4. What's Gone Wrong
  5. Free Yourself [Long Version]
  6. Piece of Your Love
  7. Soul Together
  8. Mandingo
  9. Laser Show
  10. Lovers Again
  11. City Gent
  12. Free Yourself [7'' Version]
  13. Lebanon
  14. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone [Live]
  15. Whiplash
  16. Shine On
  17. What's Gone Wrong [Long Version]
  18. Lonely Bull
  19. My Kind of Girl [#]

Album Description

UK compilation for the southern California ska band. Includes all of the material recorded for Stiff Records, including the album, 'Wild Child' (1985), single B-sides & extended versions. As a bonus, it also includes the previously unreleased track 'My Kind Of Girl', a lovely soulful song that stands comparison to the original material. Highlights include, 'Free Yourself' (Long Version), '(I Spy For The) FBI' & 'What's Gone Wrong'. 2002.

Album Details

This Compilation Includes all of the Material Recorded for Stiff Records Including the Album, Single, B-sides and Extended Versions. As a Bonus, it also Includes the Unreleased Track "my Kind of Girl", a Lovely Soulful Song that Stand Comparison to the Original Material.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Rollicking good ska.......2007-05-07

Oddly, this one was a sleeper. High-energy, but not frenetic like Save Ferris or others, this album really packs a punch. Hard to compare, but warmer melodies than most, maintaining the infectious pace. Very good stuff. An essential for any ska collector.

4 out of 5 stars Retro 80's. Nice flashback vibe of ska & soul, Like no other........2006-07-27

This is a super album. Not to diss the British but The UNTOUCHABLES master that soul/ska sound better than THE ENGLISGH BEAT. "I Confess" is the only song I can deal with by them. The UNTOUCHABLES are far more intelleGENT with their sound selection. Favorites "I Spy For The F.B.I.", "Freak In The Streets", "What's Gone Wrong", "Free Yourself" etc. I'm not dissing the BEAT but with that beat, they need some UNTOUCHABLE soul..like this!!!!

1 out of 5 stars Great collection - horrible quality.......2006-07-09

As much as I love The Untouchables and was dying for someone to put all their classics to CD, this is not what I thought I'd be typing here. Cherry Red's remastering has terrible sound quality. Compared to the original vinyls, it sounds like you're listeing to these songs through giant ear muffs. None of the edge and liveliness, neither the great guitar kicks nor the low beaty thumps, that IS the distinct Untouchable sound gets conveyed here.

5 out of 5 stars Excellant UT cd!.......2006-03-03

For all of you LA based ska-brothers this is an excellant CD! This CD has almost all of UT's good songs! The only songs missing are The General, Tropical bird, Twist & crawl and Dance beat (the singles). This is a "can't miss" cd!

4 out of 5 stars Ahh...to be a college freshman again........2006-01-06

Man, these guys were so happenin'. A little Ska, a little reggae, a little Stax/Motown. What might have happened if these guys got the shine they deserved...

The CD puts a smile on my face every time I play it.

Buy it. Play it loud. Dance around like the kid you know is still inside.
Brainy Music: Sleepy Baby
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolute BEST music for rocking a baby to sleep!!!!
  • relaxing music
Brainy Music: Sleepy Baby

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ASIN: B00009IAYG
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Rockabye Baby
  2. Bedtime
  3. Sleep, Little Child
  4. Sleep On, Little One
  5. All Through The Night
  6. Lullaby
  7. Golden Slumbers
  8. Ave Maria
  9. Pavane
  10. The Swan
  11. Little Children
  12. To A Wild Rose
  13. Sleepytime

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolute BEST music for rocking a baby to sleep!!!!.......2006-01-25

I received the Sleepy Baby CD as a shower gift from a friend for our first child 2 1/2 years ago. We played the CD every night since she was an infant while rocking her to sleep and it worked LIKE A DREAM. It'll even put the parent to sleep!! We used the CD until she was about 20 months old. There's no need to try other music out there...this is by far the best. We're expecting our second child in March and have ordered another copy. (The first one was used so much it now skips on a couple of the tracks.) I hope soon to try the other titles in this series since I've been so happy with this one.

5 out of 5 stars relaxing music.......2006-01-13

I was looking for a good sleeping/nap time CD for my 1 year old daughter. Actually her sister (she is 3 years old) loves this CD and called "Quiet time" music. So, now we can sit down and relax together with this CD!
Not for driving--coz make you sleepy!!
Electric Proclamations of the Wild Child
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Astonishing colection in Jim's memory
Electric Proclamations of the Wild Child
Jim Morrison
Manufacturer: Ozit Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FDG6
Release Date: 2006-01-09

Tracks:

  1. Strange Territory
  2. Trespass
  3. This Place Has Everything
  4. Beach Town
  5. Mixed Up Voyeur
  6. Enter The Hot Dream
  7. Sensuos Mood
  8. Psychology Of The Voyeur
  9. Somethings Wrong
  10. Here To Have Fun

Album Description

Morrison's poetic readings backed by dance tracks, remixed by major remix artists from around the world, including Mark Pistel, Transmutator, Darl Morgan, DJ Christian B, Matt Green, The Fog & Morgan And Grean. 1999 release. The full title is 'Electronic Proclamations Of The Wild Child'.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Astonishing colection in Jim's memory.......2000-07-17

It's really a very good and pleasurable peace of The doors music,and Jim's messages are thoughtful and penetrating as always.
Wild Child
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Superb, timeless, gorgeous
  • Overlooked, underpraised from '78
  • not BAD, but marred by Valerie's overwrought vocals
  • Thank God for the Japanese...
  • James Newton Howard produces VAL!
Wild Child
Valerie Carter
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007TYG
Release Date: 1993-12-27

Tracks:

  1. Crazy
  2. Doo Renedezvous
  3. What's Become of Us
  4. Taking the Long Way Home
  5. Lady in the Dark
  6. Story of Love
  7. Blue Side
  8. Change in Luk
  9. Trying to Get to You
  10. Wild Child

Album Description

Japanese exclusive reissue of the soft-rock singer/songwriter's 1978 sophomore album. Ten tracks. Sony. 1993.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb, timeless, gorgeous.......2007-03-16

This album was originally released in 1978, and was a vast improvement on her 'Stone's Throw' album of the previous year. Carter's vocals, which were satisfactory on 'Stone's Throw', are even better here, and this time are complemented by material worthy of her talents.

The CD kicks off with the up-tempo 'Crazy', which is followed by a blend of mellow ballads, moving love-songs and the notably rocky 'Change in Luck'. There's a remarkable consistency here, but I'd have to tag 'The Blue Side' as a stand-out track.

The album also benefited from superb production (by James Newton Howard) and is an absorbing listen - it's warm, mellow and compelling, and has retained these qualities in the transition from vinyl to CD.

I love this album, and play it again and again.

5 out of 5 stars Overlooked, underpraised from '78.......2005-08-08

How stupid and overpaid are record executives? Well, this has been allowed to be out-of-print for years and years, for beginners. No, it's not a perfect album, and people like below who make critiques such as "overwrought vocals," well go record your own darn album, jack. The excesses of an artist sometimes define them. I'm looking for essence and soul, not perfection, and Valerie supplies it here. Lots of solid tracks, and, yes, it's a bit blue at turns, but Wild Child and The Blue Side, well, gotta find 'em again. This LP and Lonette McKee were the overlooked gems of the year. I suppose everyone was busy with the Bee Gees and such and the only dull stretch of the Eagles.

3 out of 5 stars not BAD, but marred by Valerie's overwrought vocals.......2005-06-16

Valerie Carter's second album, 1978's "Wild Child", is a frustrating listen. The album was produced by James Newton Howard and is simply loaded with big name players--Jeff Porcaro, Steve Lukather, Victor Feldman, Jay Graydon, Chuck Rainey, Davey Johnstone, Fred Tackett, Lenny Castro, and the list goes on--and a valiant effort was made to make this a quality pop-rock album. Also, Valerie herself did co-write a couple catchy pieces of material with the uptempo, somewhat disco-ish album opener "Crazy" and the riffy, mid-tempo pop-rocker "Lady In The Dark", the latter of which was co-written by Lukather. Also a standout track is David Batteau's supremely haunting ballad title track which closes the album. However, Valerie's vocals are a problem--they do have an appealingly husky quality which is, in part, nicely lent to the lyrically naughty "Crazy", but they tend to be annoyingly pretentious & overwrought. In hindsight, at times, she actually sounds like Britney Spears in a late '70s pop-rock context. On the annoyingly whiny Carter/ Howard-penned ballad "Taking the Long Way Home", she also brings to mind the excruciatingly pretentious vocals of Paula Cole. Adding to the annoyance level are beamed in layers of 'soulful' background vocals. Plus, a lot of the material, though not awful, is certainly a long way off from greatness--there's "Da Doo Rendezvous" with its limp melodicism and excessive repetition; the drippy "What's Become Of Us"; a rather forced-sounding attempt at funk with "The Story of Love"; "Change In Luck" which starts off as a respectable groove but has weak lyrics, not to mention those annoying vocals; and there's the soul ballad "Trying To Get To You" which is rote filler. Carter's version of the David Lasley/ Allee Willis-penned ballad "The Blue Side" is decent, but for a great version, check out Crystal Gayle's masterful vocal treatment of it on her 1979 "Miss The Mississippi" album. There's certainly some enjoyment to be had on "Wild Child" for big time fans of that '70s "L.A. pop-rock sound", but the album sure does leave a lot to be desired and feels like a real missed opportunity.

5 out of 5 stars Thank God for the Japanese..........2003-01-26

...who seem to treasure our artists far more than we do. This is one of the great "chick albums" of the late '70s, but it is singular because instead of being a country/folk/rock excercise, it is a *soul* album. Carter may have looked like a beautiful air-headed model, but her songwriting and singing are solid and superb. To this day, I don't think I've heard a better blue-eyed soul performance than those on "Crazy" and "Story of Love." The woman had a spectacular voice, and I've always been at a loss as to why she wasn't a monster star. I've heard that the death of her mentor Lowell George sent her into seclusion, but still... She should have been huge. Oh well. We have this CD, which is wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars James Newton Howard produces VAL!.......2001-06-13

With great results, the genius producer James Newton Howard writes songs with and coaches awesome vocals out of L.A.'s Valerie Carter. The songs here are more jazz, rock & R&B-influenced than on her folkier tinged debut. Did anyone know that there is another good song titled "Crazy?" It's the lead-off here and has an L.A. jazz/car driving energy to it. David Batteau's "Wild Child" is a moody classic and although Valerie does it justice, why hasn't someone else covered it? "Taking the Long Way Home" is so theatrical it sounds like it could come from Broadway's "Rent." Except it's way better than anything in that. Valerie's voice is flexible and fits almost any style and that is proven here. "The Blue Side" is a good, commercial pop tune and David Lasley's brilliance comes out. I wish SONY would release this one domestically. From what I've read on the internet, they could have a good seller on their hands.
Steamy
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    Steamy
    Heaven Davis
    Manufacturer: Wild Child Davis
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000FSMQIG
    Release Date: 2006-08-15

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    Wild Child
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Enya Again
    • The price is my only complaint
    • Wild Child
    • THREE BEAUTIFUL SONGS !
    • Nice, but only 1 song
    Wild Child
    Enya
    Manufacturer: Msi Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005AFQW
    Release Date: 2002-07-24

    Tracks:

    1. Wild Child (Radio Edit)
    2. Midnight Blue
    3. Song Of The Sandman

    Album Description

    Second single off the 2000 album, 'Day Without Rain'. Three non-LP tracks, 'Wild Child' (Radio Edit), 'Midnight Blue' and 'Song Of Sandman (Lullaby)'. No U.S. release exsists. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

    Album Description

    Second single off the 2000 album, 'Day Without Rain'. Three non-LP tracks, 'Wild Child' (Radio Edit), 'Midnight Blue' and 'Song Of Sandman (Lullaby)'. No U.S. release exsists. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

    Album Details

    The Infectious Song from her 'a Day Without Rain' LP. Also Includes 'midnight Blue' and 'song of the Sandman', Unique to this Single.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Enya Again.......2007-02-08

    This Lady Realy Know How To Make Me Feel Great. I`ll Be So Relaxed When I Listen To It, ANd So Will You...

    4 out of 5 stars The price is my only complaint.......2002-12-20

    I've gotten a pretty complete collection of Enya's work, just bought this one for the extra song or two on it. I like the radio edit of Wild Child but think maybe that there's something about #3 Song of the Sandman that I like better.
    Anything by Enya is great, this little CD is no exception, I just wish that the price was lower.

    5 out of 5 stars Wild Child.......2002-08-21

    I just ordered this cd, I haven't listened to it yet, but I have a feeling it will be good. I have all of her albums and they're all great. I've heard "Wild Child" play on the radio and it caught me, I thought "wait a minute, this sounds different". And it does sound different than the one on "A Day Without Rain". But after I heard this one on the radio, I liked it better than the one on the album. One differences is, that it adds procussion (drums) to it, and I like that, it seems to make it more dramatic. So I looked everywhere for this single. I love listening to her music. I would listen to her while I was reading "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, it really blends right in and it also gives the books more drama (though they still have plenty of drama in them even if you don't listen to enya while reading them). Anyway, I hope she comes up with another album and some more songs to the other two "Lord of the Rings" films coming out.

    5 out of 5 stars THREE BEAUTIFUL SONGS !.......2002-06-12

    There is not alot I can say about this album.The music speaks for its self.There are 3 great songs on the CD.Wild child,midnight blue(a beautiful instrumental)and the best one of all,song of the sandman.This song sounds like a lull-a-by.It is so soothing,if I am too relaxed when I listen to it,I fall sleep every time.I always said no song will ever top'exile'.Then I heard-song of the sandman.Both songs are so beautiful,I'D never be able to pick between them.I gave this CD a 5 but Enya will always be a 10 in my book!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Nice, but only 1 song.......2001-12-19

    This single costs almost the same as the "A day without rain" album with 11 songs. The song is great, but not sure it is worth buying unless you collect every recording made by Enya.
    Scarlet and Blue: Music by Robert Ward
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      Scarlet and Blue: Music by Robert Ward

      Manufacturer: Albany Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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