Golden Years
Track Listings
|
1. Letter Full of Tears
|
|
2. Goodnight My Love
|
|
3. One More Lonely Night
|
|
4. How Do You Say Goodbye
|
|
5. Operator
|
|
6. Every Beat of My Heart
|
|
7. I Can't Stand By
|
|
8. I Want That Kind of Love
|
|
9. Trust in You
|
|
10. Morning, Noon and Night
|
|
11. Guess Who
|
|
12. Running Around
|
|
13. Come See About Me
|
|
14. Before Now After Then
|
Golden Years,Gladys Knight & The Pips,Cleopatra,Doo Wop,Pop,Pop-Soul,Quiet Storm,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues
Golden Years
Average customer rating:
- Outstanding
- Al Jolson sings with unfailing honesty and warmth...
- A Trip Back in Time
- Jolson fan
- Good overview
|
Golden Years of Al Jolson
Al Jolson
Manufacturer: Soho
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Nostalgia
| Miscellaneous
| Styles
| Music
General
| Comedy
| Miscellaneous
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Pop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Tin Pan Alley
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Vocal Pop
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
Broadway & Vocalists
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Pop
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- The Jolson Story
- Bing Crosby Meets Al Jolson
- Jolson Sings Again
- Let Me Sing and I'm Happy
- 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Al Jolson
ASIN: B00076SJL4
Release Date: 2005-02-14 |
Tracks:
- When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along
- I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
- There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
- Sonny Boy
- Swanee
- By the Light of the Silvery Moon
- Give My Regards to Broadway
- Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye
- Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody
- April Showers
- My Mammy
- I Wish I Had a Girl
- Pretty Baby
- Is It True What They Say About Dixie?
- I'm Just Wild About Harry
- Waiting for the Robert E. Lee
- For Me and My Gal
- Some Enchanted Evening
- I'm Crying Just for You
- California, Here I Come
Tracks:
- When You Were Sweet Sixteen
- Back in Your Own Backyard
- Chinatown, My Chinatown
- (Just One Way to Say) I Love You
- No Sad Songs for Me
- Paris Wakes Up and Smiles
- Dirty Hands! Dirty Face!
- Hallelujah! I'm a Bum
- Spaniard That Blighted My Life
- About a Quarter to Nine
- Are You Lonesome Tonight?
- Here Am I (Broken Hearted)
- I'm Sitting on Top of the World
- Ma Blushin' Rosie
- You Made Me Love You
- Avalon
- I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad)
- Let Me Sing and I'm Happy
- Alexander's Ragtime Band - Bing Crosby, Al Jolson
- Golden Gate
Tracks:
- If I Only Had a Match
- Anniversary Song
- Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)
- Tonight's My Night With Baby
- After You've Gone
- Little Pal
- I Only Have Eyes for You
- My Mother's Rosary
- God's Country
- Let's Go West Again
- In Our House
- It All Depends on You
- Four Walls
- Blue River
- Carolina in the Morning
- I'm in Seventh Heaven
- Down in the Sheltering Palms
- Mother of Mine, I Still Have You
- At Peace With the World
- You Are Too Beautiful
Album Details
60 Track Retrospective of the ''great Entertainer of the World", a True Show Business Legend. Includes all his Hits and Encompasses all Periods of his Career from Stage to Film.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding.......2007-08-02
Easy to see why he was the greatest entertainer of all time. The songs are classic. Been looking for this kind of collection for a long time and only [...] had any kind of selection WELL DONE.
Al Jolson sings with unfailing honesty and warmth..........2007-07-18
This three CD set of songs by Al Jolson will delight any Jolson or vaudeville fan. The three CDs total up to a whopping 60 tracks although, as some have noted, these are not the original recordings Jolson made of these classic numbers. Sure, they're not the original recordings--they probably do come from the 1940s and they've been remastered. However, they shine because they have been remastered; this lets us hear what Jolson really sounded like when he performed. Moreover, these recordings from the latter part of his life give us a more mature, seasoned Jolson which compensates for the absence of any older recordings for this set.
The first CD starts with the relentlessly upbeat number "When The Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along." Love those horns! Al's voice is clear and he delivers this one with strength and style. "Swanee" was a frequent favorite with Al's audiences; Al sings this with an electric amount of energy to make this song his very own. Al's excellent diction enhances his performance. Al also gives a rousing performance of "Give My Regards To Broadway;" "Toot Toot Tootsie (Goo'bye)" and "California Here I Come." The chorus on "Give My Regards To Broadway" harmonizes to perfection and this bolsters the number.
In addition, the first CD features Al singing "My Mammy," a tune made famous by Al's singing it in the The Jazz Singer, the first major "talkie" film ever. Al's spoken introduction is flawless and when he breaks into song Al positively takes flight! Awesome!
The second CD continues to showcase Al Jolson's talents. "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" charms me with its beauty and simplicity. The melody relies on the violins and this works well for this ballad. "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face" appears to be one of the earlier recorded tracks for this set. "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face" allows Al to croon in his own special way as he sings of the joy his young son gives him. Great! "You Made Me Love You" gets the royal treatment as Al croons this, his voice swinging gently all the while. The musical arrangement enhances "You Made Me Love You" as well. Love those strings! Al also does an impressive duet with Bing Crosby for "Alexander's Ragtime Band." Their initial banter sweetens the number and they then sing it without a superfluous note! There's some minor surface noise on "Alexander's Ragtime Band" but you'll enjoy this one very much anyway.
The third CD only serves to improve this experience. "Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away" features Al at the top of his game; and Judy Garland often sang this song to refer to her daughter Liza. The melody is infectiously happy, too. "After You've Gone" gets a slower than normal tempo as Al swings lightly to make this song a masterpiece. "I Only Have Eyes For You" has Al singing this passionately with all his heart; and "Carolina In The Morning" continues in the same vein. Excellent!
The liner notes include an informative uncredited essay; and the black and white photos of Al reflect good artistic judgment.
Al Jolson deserves to be remembered more than he is for his excellent ability to reach out to his adoring audiences and lead them wherever he wanted them to go. He touched the hearts of millions of people with his great performances and records.
I highly recommend this three CD set for fans of Al Jolson. If you are new to Jolson and you wish to get to know about his artistry, this three CD set is an excellent place to start.
Enjoy!
A Trip Back in Time.......2007-06-08
Great reproduction of these old and beloved tunes. A real bargain with three cds, sixty songs at the price of one. His famous tune "If I Only Had A Match" is worth the price. This truly is "A Trip Back in Time".
Jolson fan.......2007-06-05
Al Jolson was a phenomenal success as an entertainer during the vaudville years and in early films (app 1915-1935). He had a voice and style that was youthful and energetic. This was the hallmark of the great Al Jolson. You get very little of that Jolson in this boxed set. Most of the songs (47 in this set of 60) were from recordings made in the late '40's after his film biographies. The voice is an octave lower than the original Jolson voice and the style is a bit tired. Add a third star if you like the songs. But if you want to hear the style and voice that made Jolson great you'll find very little of it in this set.
Good overview.......2007-04-20
"Golden Years of Al Jolson" presents the listener with a good overview of the work of the great Al Jolson.
The sound quality of these CDs is first-rate.
Many of these tracks don't appear to be the original hits but they are very well done and a real pleasure to listen to.
Jolie even teams up with Bing Crosby for a couple of tunes!
Average customer rating:
- The finest set of western swing ever. Timeless fun!
- Good Luck in trying to find something better !
- A Great Overview Of Western Swing
- Musical history that is alive and well today
- Western Swing is Western Folk Jazz no Hillbillies here!
|
Doughboys, Playboys and Cowboys: The Golden Years of Western Swing
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Proper UK Boxed Sets
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Cowboy
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Country
| Styles
| Music
Honky-Tonk
| Country
| Styles
| Music
Western Swing
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Traditional Country
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Compilations
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Bluegrass
| Country
| Styles
| Music
Bebop General
| Bebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Modern Postbebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Swing General
| Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Jazz General
| Traditional Jazz & Ragtime
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Smooth Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
Philly Soul
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Alternative Styles
| Alternative Rock
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
General
| Country
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
R&B & Soul
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
General
| Rock
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
Classic Rock
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
Country
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Bargain Box Sets
| Country General
| Country
| Today's Deals in Music
| Formats
| Music
All Bargain Titles
| Country General
| Country
| Today's Deals in Music
| Formats
| Music
Similar Items:
- Stompin' Singers & Western Swingers: More from the Golden Age of Western Swing
- Take Me Back to Tulsa
- Hillbilly Boogie
- Daddy of Western Swing
- From Boppin Hillbilly to Red Hot Rockabilly
ASIN: B00005EQQE
Release Date: 2001-07-05 |
Tracks:
- Sunbonnet Sue - Fort Worth Doughboys
- Nancy Jane - Fort Worth Doughboys
- Oh You Pretty Woman - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- Brownie's Stomp - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- Osage Stomp - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
- Who Walks In When I Walk Out - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
- Boyd's Blues - Bill Boyd & Cowboy Ramblers
- I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart - Patsy Montana & Prarie Ramblers
- Sadie Green (The Vamp Of New Orleans) - Roy Newman & His Boys
- Who's Sorry Now - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- Down By The O-H-I-O - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- Barn Dance Rag - Bill Boyd & His Country Ramblers
- Never No More Blues - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
- Too Busy - Bob Wills & Texas Playboys
- Rambler's Stomp - Doug Bine & His Dixie Ramblers
- The Eyes Of Texas - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- The Yellow Rose Of Texas - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- Red's Tight Like That - Tune Wranglers
- Buster's Crawdad Song - Tune Wranglers
- Big Daddy Blues - Jimmie Revard & His Oklahoma Playboys
- Feather Your Nest - Washboard Wonders
- Dirty Dog - Jimmie Revard & His Oklahoma Playboys
- My Galveston Gal - Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies
- El Rancho Grande - Tune Wranglers
- Texas Sand - Tune Wranglers
Tracks:
- Women Women Women - Shelly Lee & His Alley Cars
- Mean Old Lonesome Blues - Buddy Jones
- Bring It On Down To My House - Derwood Brown & His Musical Brownies
- Corrine Corrina - Cliff Bruner's Texas Wanderers
- One Sweet Letter From You - Cliff Bruner's Texas Wanderers
- Fort Worth Stomp - Crystal Spring Ramblers
- The Women ('Bout To Make A Wreck Out Of Me) - Buddy Jones
- Streamlined Mama - Buddy Jones
- Blue Guitars - Light Crust Doughboys
- Dirty Dog Blues - Modern Mountaineers
- Mississippi Sandman - Modern Mountaineers
- Hot Tamale Pete - Bob Skyles & Skyrockets
- Married Man Blues - Nite Owls
- There'll Be Some Changes Made - W. Lee O'Daniel & His Hillbilly Boys
- Dirty Hangover Blues - W. Lee O'Daniel & His Hillbilly Boys
- Lose Your Blues & Laugh At Life - Jimmie Revard & His Oklahoma Boys
- Range Rider Stomp - Range Riders
- Hold That Critter Down - Sons Of The Pioneers
- Chicken Reel Stomp - Tune Wranglers
- Playboy Stomp - Bob Wills & Texas Playboys
- Moonlight In Oklahoma - Smokey Wood & The Wood Chips
- Keep On Truckin' - Smokey Wood & The Wood Chips
- I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) - Brown's Musical Brownies
- Just Once Too Often - Light Crust Doughboys
- Loud Mouth - Modern Mountaineers
Tracks:
- Kangaroo Blues - Cliff Bruner's Texas Wanderers
- Pine State Honky Tonk - Claude Casey & His Pine State Playboys
- Better Quit It Now - Adolph Hofner & His Texans
- Pussy Pussy Pussy - Light Crust Doughboy
- I'll Keep My Old Guitar - Adolph Hofner & His Texans
- Cowboy's Swing - Hank Penny & His Radio Cowboys
- Lonesome Road Blues - W. Lee O'Daniel & His Hillbilly Boys
- Liza Pull Down The Shades - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
- Truck Driver's Blues - Cliff Bruner & His Boys
- My Untrue Cowgirl - Jewel Cowboys
- San Antonio Rose - Cliff Bruner & His Boys
- Gonna Get Tight - Sunshine Boys
- Let's Make Believe We're Sweethearts - Light Crust Doughboys
- Mississippi Muddle - Hank Penny & His Radio Cowboys
- Billy Boy - Louise Massey & Her Westerners
- Good Gracious Gracie - Light Crust Doughboys
- Mean Mean Mama (From Meana) - Light Crust Doughboys
- Jones Stomp - Port Arthur Jubileers
- Rockin' Rollin' Mama - Buddy Jones
- Blue Steel Blues - Ted Daffan's Texans
- New San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills & Texas Playboys
- Bob Wills Special - Bob Wills & Texas Playboys
- Pussywillow - Port Arthur Jubileers
- Tobacco State Swing - Hank Penny & His Radio Cowboys
Tracks:
- Draftboard Blues - Cliff Bruner & His Boys
- Whatcha Gonna Do - Hi-Flyers
- Cotton Eyed Joe - Adolph Hofner & His San Antonians
- Sally's Got A Wooden Leg - Sons Of The West
- What's The Matter With Deep Elem - Sunshine Boys
- Lil Liza Jane - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
- Pistol Packin' Mama - Al Dexter & His Troopers
- Forgive Me One More Time - Spade Cooley & His Orchestra
- Shame On You - Spade Cooley & His Orchestra
- Steel Guitar Stomp - Hank Penny
- Boogie Woogie Boy - Porky Freeman
- That's What I Like About The South - Cliff Bruner
- Stay A Little Longers - Bob Wills & Texas Playboys
- Oklahoma Blues - Zeke Clements & His Western Swing Gang
- Oklahoma Stomp - Spade Cooley & His Orchestra
- Nails In My Coffin - Jerry Irby & His Texas Ranchers
- Bob Wills Two Step - Luke Wills Rhythm Busters
- I Got Texas In My Soul - Tex Williams & His Western Caravan
- Wildcat Mama - Hank Penny
- Betty Ann - Jesse Ashlock
- One Year Ago Tonight - Don Churchill & Texas Mavericks
- Oakie Boogie - Johnny Tyler & Riders Of The Rio Grande
- Smoke Smoke Smoke (That Cigarette) - Tex Williams & His Western Caravan
- Square Dance Boogie - Johnnie Lee Wills & His Boys
- Humpty Dumpty Heart - Hank Thompson
Album Description
Budget-priced four disc set with 99 tracks from the golden years of Western Swing, including cuts by Light Crust Doughboys, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Bill Boyd & His Cowboy Ramblers, Tex Williams, Adolph Hofner, Hank Thompson and Cliff Bruners Texas Wanderers. Tracks include 'Pussy, Pussy, Pussy', 'Smoke, Smoke, Smoke'. 'Humpty Dumpty Heart' and 'Kangaroo Blues'. The tracks tell the story of this vibrant musical form that blended jazz with string bands, took in pop music & the blues, and pioneered amplification. Beautifully packaged, each disc also includes an illustrated booklet with a discography, photos and extensive liner notes. Each disc comes in a separate standard jewel case & together they are coralled up in a colorful & sturdy CD-sized slipcase box. 1999 release.
Album Details
4CD 99 track collection that covers the history of classic Western Swing. Includes extensive liner notes. A must for true fans of this artform!
Customer Reviews:
The finest set of western swing ever. Timeless fun!.......2006-07-07
Western swing fans will be dancing in the streets over this brilliant box set. It features 99 cuts dating from 1932 through the late 40's. They run chronologically and features all the great architects of western swing: Milton Brown & his musical Brownies, Bob Wills & his Texas Playboys, Light Crust Doughboys etc. Even if you're not a fan of country music, you may enjoy this one. It is genuine feel-good, stomping music with honkytonk pianos, fiddles, drums, guitars and even saxes. This is without a doubt the best buy for any fan of this genre. It is timeless fun! Crank it all the way up, pop open a cold one and all of sudden it's 1938 and you're in a Dallas honky tonk. By the way, the liner notes in the booklet are outstanding with dates, pixs, stories. Most interesting was that the Crystal Springs Ramblers from Ft. Worth were a favorite of Bonnie and Clyde's at a popular dance hall down there. Great job by Proper Records!
Good Luck in trying to find something better !.......2006-06-21
I read some of the other reviews and I can apperciate a lot what other folks are saying. I really agree with the one who said that todays Country Music makes them sick. What in the name of God does a naked Faith Hill rolling around a bed under the sheets singing some half baked so called Modern Country have to do with the music that I was raised on and grown to love. As the Great Bill Monroe stated "That junk ain't part of nothing",(I saw that on a FH video that was being played on cabel TV). What a moral let down, instead of appearing as one of our Country Stars she looks a lot more like a B-girl- that's where we are today. I said all that to say this: If you love WesternSwing like I do then you will love this set - it really has a lot of good stuff and takes you back to the days of Bob, Milton,Tommy,Leon, Spade and many other outstanding Western Swing artists. This set was a real welcome to my Swing Collection.
Keep in mind that this music ain't for everybody.If you like spending time listening to the likes of a feuding Toby with the Dixie Chicks then this real Roots Music ain't for you. But if you would be willing to sell your top coon hound to get the money to get tickets to see "Asleep at the Wheel" then you might be a fan that can apperciate what was started by Bob & Milton way down in Texas back in the early 30's.
While I type this review I'm listening to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys perform "Faded Love" on my computer so I'll cut it short. Buy this set - at this price you can't afford not too. While you are at it do what I did and get the "Proper Records - Bob Wills/Take Me Back To Tulsa" also - you will be Blessed !
"ENJOY" Joe Kopeck / Parkville,MD.
A Great Overview Of Western Swing.......2005-06-16
This 4 volume box set by Proper is a fantastic overview of that great American musical art form Western Swing.
It's not country, it's not cowboy, it's not swing, it's just great toe-tapping fun music!
The songs in this album are presented in chronological order thus allowing the listener to experience the growth and progression of this great music.
The songs are remastered originals and the sound quality is first rate.
There's also a booklet containing liner notes about all the artists and a discography.
I own several box sets by Proper and every single one is a bargain, well worth far more than the asking price.
Musical history that is alive and well today.......2004-09-13
My first exposure to Western swing was the first Asleep At The Wheel Bob Wills tribute CD, and I have been hooked ever since. However, up until I bought this collection, I have only heard Bob Wills. I was pleased to buy this in a local branch of Half Price Books. In addition to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, it also has selections from Milton Brown, Patsy Montana, the Light Crust Doughboys, Spade Cooley - just to name a few. This vibrant blend of cowboy/fiddle music and black blues/swing has yet to wander far from my CD player!
Western Swing is Western Folk Jazz no Hillbillies here!.......2003-12-12
This is a great panorama of Western Swing from its origins with Bob Wills and Milton Brown working together inthe Original Light Crust Dough Boys in the early 1930s to Tex Williams' great electric swing band from just after WWII. I've had these sides since Columbia issue an earlier version on LP more than 20 years ago.
This music has little to do with what was considered Country music at the time or its emasculated mutant descendants in Nashville.
This was not marketed as Country music. In fact in 1945 when Bob Wills, the acme of Western SWing, was the biggest grossing public attraction in the entertainment business, he had his sole invitation to the Grand Ole Opry, and then he almost walked out of there before he played a song because the hayseeds wouldn't let him bring on his drums and horns (not allowed onthe Opry until the late 1950s!).
Western Swing comes from Jazz from the pop Jazz of the 20s and early 1930s, included people who went back and forth between bands like Wills and Spade Cooley to the white big bands (though Bob Wills once tried to hire a black alto player[against the law in Oklahoma] and of late Les Paul has taken to claiming he saw Charlie Christian sit in with the Playboys at Cains and there are pictures of the Playboys having drinks in Chicago with black Jazz greats like Ben Webster!!). Townsend Wills' biographer interviewed many Playboys and none of them felt they were part of Country, but part of Jazz.
Basically it begins with people trying to play Jazz and Blues influenced music with the instruments of the old Southwestern Barn dance bands: guitar, fiddle, piano, adding in drums, and in many bands all the instruments of the Jazz orchestras. Very quickly Bobby Dunne added in the electric Hawaii, pedaless steel guitar and Leon McAuliffe who replaced him in the Doughboys and went with Wills was so well known that Bob Wills' introduction to him "Take it Away Leon" became a catch phrase in the whole country and beyond in the 1940s!
At its most hyperbolic height (captured here in the Space Cooley Orchestra's Oklahoma Stomp, a recording anyone with a set of ears should treasure) you had 16 and 18 piece orchestras with full fiddle sections (in the early 1960s Wills even rounded his fiddles with a violist from the Lawrence Welch band!), complete reed sections, and more brass than they needed, and exotic additions like the Harpist who kicks off The Oklahoma Stomp.
Further on than these recordings go, you would have players like Tiny Moore and Johnny Gimble who incorporated Bebop styles in their solos.
Along the way, mostly during that war time period when recording bans and players going in and out of the army and different bands make following a little harder, the straight western swing style of combining a guitar, steel guitar, and sometimes electric mandolin trio alternating with fiddle choirs took hold as the paradigm for Western Swing. For some reason in most bands the horns seemed to disappear or roll down to just one after WWII.
One thing about this music is that a very high level of musical technique and education became more and more part of the Western Swing environment. We know that European Jazmen like Stephan Grappelli followed the recordings of Hugh Farr who played with the sons of the pioneers and later Spade Cooley, and that Down Beat magazine described Eldon Shamblin out of Bob Wills' band as the best rythm guitar player in the country (slighting Freedie Green who even Eldon probably acknowledge was better).
The other thing in contrast with much of what was being presented as country music contemporaneously is that this was not being presented as "old time music," craddling close to old conventions, but a new hot dangerous music, drawn as close as comfort would allow from Black sources, from the dangerous white swing bands, and from the part of down home music involved in drinking, dancing, cheating, and other things not permitted in the Baptist Southeast.
WSM Grand Old Opry Stars toured the deep South playing in school auditoriums, church houses, and public squares. From the beginning Western swing belonged in barrooms, in dance halls, and other places where "the wine and liquor flow." Even Hank Williams wasn't allowed to use the word "beer" when he sang "My Bucket's got a hole in it" on the Opry. Meanwhile Western Swingers like Wills and Brown were singing about Cocaine and Opium, whiskey and beer back in the early 1930s.
And Smokie Woods wasn't called smokie cause he liked Tobacco. LOL. In fact his tune here called "Everybody's Trukin," about what is done "up in Harlem" includes much use of a word that does sound like truckin', but does not contain an r or a T but does start with an F!!
No this is not Nashville Country or even old time country music. This is Western guys and gals trying to be jazzy, bluesy, wild, whiskey soaked, drug high, hip to the secrets of Negroid nights of "truckin," playing their hearts out fast hot and heavy!
Anyone with ears should own this collection!
ps another wierd side note to this is on the great Hit\
"Smoke, Smoke, Smoke (That Cigarette)" both Tex Williams who sang it and Merle Travis who wrote it died of lung cancer!
Average customer rating:
- Every song from the first half of her career
|
50 Golden Greats: The Complete Early Years
Patsy Cline
Manufacturer: Empire Musicwerks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Country
| Styles
| Music
Nashville Sound
| Traditional Country
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Traditional Country
| Country
| Styles
| Music
Classic Vocalists
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
Rockabilly
| Oldies & Retro
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Patsy Cline - The Definitive Collection
- Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits
- 25 All-Time Greatest Recordings: The 4-Star Years
- Live at the Opry
- Live at the Cimarron Ballroom
ASIN: B000EMGAE4
Release Date: 2006-03-28 |
Tracks:
- Hidin Out
- Turn The Cards Slowly
- A Church, A Courtroom, And Then Goodbye
- Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round
- I Love You Honey
- Come On In
- I Cried All The Way To The Altar
- Stop, Look And Listen
- Ive Loved And Lost Again
- Dear God
- He Will Do For You
- Walkin After Midnight
- The Heart You Break May Be Your Own
- Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
- A Poor Mans Roses
- Today, Tomorrow And Forever
- Fingerprints
- A Stranger In My Arms
- Dont Ever Leave Me
- Try Again
- Too Many Secrets
- Then Youll Know
- Three Cigarettes In An Ashtray
Tracks:
- That Wonderful Someone
- In Care Of The Blues
- Hungry For Love
- I Cant Forget
- I Dont Wanta
- Aint No Wheels On This Ship
- Stop The World
- Walking Dream
- Cry Not For Me
- If I Could See The World
- Just Out Of Reach
- I Can See An Angel
- Come On In
- Let The Teardrops Fall
- Never No More
- If I Could Only Stay Asleep
- Im Moving Along
- Im Blue Again
- Love Me, Love Me Honey Do
- Yes I Understand
- Gotta Lot Of Rhythm In My Soul
- Lifes Railway To Heaven
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee
- Lovesick Blues
- How Can I Face Tomorrow
- There She Goes
- Crazy Dreams
Album Description
Perhaps the greatest voice that ever graced a country record, Patsy Cline left her unique impression on the music world and inspired reverence in her millions of adoring fans. Her popularity has only grown over the years - new artists have covered the songs that she made famous and each year more music lovers of all genres are turned on by her incredible voice.
Presented here are the legendary Everest / Four Star recordings in their un-altered entirety finally available on a superbly remastered 2 CD set. These classic recordings will also be a big hit among the alt-country set as they are the rootsiest recordings Patsy ever made.
Classic country - pure Patsy.
Customer Reviews:
Every song from the first half of her career.......2006-10-19
Please note that this is a re-issue of a long-out-of print double CD (Crazy dreams - the Four Star years) with exactly the same track listing but different packaging.
Patsy's recording career lasted from 1956 to 1963 and was divided between two record labels - Four Star and Decca, the switch occurring in 1960. Most of her success came with Decca but this collection focuses on the Four Star recordings, for which this is the best ever released, containing every song she ever recorded for the label, superbly re-mastered. There are extensive liner notes including session details for these recordings, even including an outline of her career with Decca. The style of Patsy's music on Four Star was solidly traditional country with none of the strings that were used on her Decca recordings.
Patsy's only hit during her time with Four Star was Walking after midnight, a song that Patsy later re-recorded for Decca. Part of the reason for Patsy's limited success (and the main reason that she eventually left Four Star) was that she was only allowed to record songs for which the record label held the publishing copyright. Despite this limitation, there are many excellent songs here.
Apart from Walking after midnight, the most famous original song here is the classic ballad, Just out of reach, a song that has often been covered by country, pop and soul singers. Now, why wasn't Patsy's recording a hit? Among the other great songs here are Pick me up on your way down, A poor man's roses (later covered by Reba McEntire, a huge fan of Patsy's music), In care of the blues and Come on in.
Towards the end of Patsy's contract with Four Star, the label relented and she was able to record some other songs including covers of Lovesick blues, Life's railway to heaven and Just a closer walk with thee. It was too late. Patsy moved to Decca and suddenly became a major star by recording some of the best original songs available.
If you are new to Patsy's music, I recommend that you should first look for a collection of her Decca music including such classics as I fall to pieces, Crazy and She's got you. If you want to explore further, you will enjoy this.
Average customer rating:
- music
- BARKING DOGS, WALTZING CATS, AND A RIDE WITH ROCCO!
- Sleigh Ride: The Best of Leroy Anderson
- Leroy Anderson rings a bell .. and wood blocks .. and
- Wonderful Lite Classical Composer
|
The Best of Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General Modern
| Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General Contemporary
| Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Strings
| Instruments
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Orchestral Pop
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Greatest Hits
- The Leroy Anderson Collection
- Leroy Anderson Christmas
- Sleigh Ride! Classic Christmas Favorites
- The Typewriter: Leroy Anderson Favorites
ASIN: B000003N4R
Release Date: 1997-11-18 |
Tracks:
- Blue Tango
- The Syncopated Clock
- Jazz Pizzicato
- Jazz Legato
- Plink, Plank, Plunck
- Fiddle-Faddle
- A Trumpeter's Lullaby
- The Typewriter
- The First Day Of Spring
- Song Of The Bells
- Summer Skies
- Forgotten Dreams
- The Waltzing Cat
- Bugler's Holiday
- Sandpaper Ballet
- Serenata
- Sleigh Ride
- Arietta
- The Golden Years
- Clarinet Candy
Customer Reviews:
music.......2007-01-27
The CD arrived on time and was new condition. It was all i expected.
BARKING DOGS, WALTZING CATS, AND A RIDE WITH ROCCO!.......2006-12-05
Every year about this time, I like to add some new Christmas related item to my collection of Ammyland Reviews, Lists, or Guides. This year it was between reviewing The Jingle Dogs album, where they bark holiday favorites, or THE BEST OF LEROY ANDERSON, where the composer conducts his own miniature orchestral compositions, including the classic version of his original instrumental, SLEIGH RIDE. If you're reading this, then you already know that the annoying canines got the boot. And they ran all the way to the Spring of 2007 with their tails between their legs. "And don't come back! Shut them dawgs up, April!"
OK, where were we? Oh, yeah: It was in December of 1996 when I kept hearing this particular instrumental version of Sleigh Ride played on the radio station I listened to every day while delivering fresh squeezed organic juice to a grocery store or health food store near you. This was the most imaginative, briskly paced, and snowy version of Sleigh Ride I'd ever heard: the horses were clip-clopping, the whip was cracking, and I was bundled up warmly with a lovely lady friend at my side in this imaginary Santa suit-red sleigh polished to a high sheen after twelve coats of wax and a Laurie Partridge in a pear tree. (Yeah, I know I get a little carried away, but what are ya gonna do?)
Soon I was obsessed with that musical piece. "Who does THAT version, Mr. DJ Man? Who does it?" Finally, on the thirteenth day of Christmas, my DJ said to me, "That was Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson." I was about to yell at the radio, "I know it was Sleigh Ride, and my name's not Leroy Anderson!" when all of a sudden, the light bulb lit up above my head... in the same moment that the light bar on the police car behind me lit up. (When the cop finally managed to catch up to me, he found me at the counter of my local music store, paying for a copy of THE BEST OF LEROY ANDERSON.)
To this day, my four favorite instrumentals of all-time are MOONLIGHT SERENADE; THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS BE; BUMPIN' ON SUNSET; and SLEIGH RIDE. But not just any version of Sleigh Ride. No! It must be THIS recording, the one found on THIS disc, conducted by Anderson himself. I believe that Anderson may have recorded Sleigh Ride more than once, but THIS 1950 version is the one you want. Hey, would I lie to you about something so important this late in the season, and risk finding only lumps of coal in my stocking again?
Of course, there's other "stuffs" here that you might like also. As the informative liner notes say, "Many of these pieces have become part of the musical fabric of American life. Most everyone knows one or more of his tunes, though they may not know the name of the composer [*It's Leroy Anderson, remember?*] or even the title of the composition." For instance, there's BLUE TANGO, the first instrumental piece ever to sell over one million copies. And THE SYNCOPATED CLOCK, used as the theme for "The Late Show" on WCBS-TV in New York for over 25 years.
Anderson was incredibly imaginative and he composed each piece almost completely in his head. He stated, "When I'm making something up I never play a melody on the piano, because your fingers are used to falling into familiar patterns. You don't give your imagination free rein that way. In other words, your fingers are holding you back." I find his brief musical pieces to be very evocative. For instance, when I hear SUMMER SKIES, in my mind I seem to see images of Lee Remick romping in a bathing suit at the beach as if in a black and white montage from some classic movie of the 1950s. Or when I hear THE WALTZING CAT, I always seem to imagine a cat waltzing in my mind. THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING always makes me think of the first day of Spring ("Shut them dawgs up, April!"), and FORGOTTEN DREAMS always reminds me of... hmmm... I forget. But anyway, SLEIGH RIDE takes me for a ride in a sleigh in my wintry mind. And just how imaginative WAS Leroy Anderson? Get this! He composed Sleigh Ride during a 1948 July heat wave in Woodbury, Connecticut! OK? Uh-huh. That's what I'M talkin' `bout! So, what else ya wanna know?
For me, Christmas season begins the day after Thanksgiving every year, when I pull out my copy of THE BEST OF LEROY ANDERSON and blast the one piece of music that says "Christmas" to me like no other Christmas song does - this 1950 recording of Sleigh Ride. And I usually play the song at least once a day up through and including the 25th of December. Then I put the compact disc away for another year (after all, who really wants to hear about a waltzing cat? I mean really?!) Get into the swing of the Holiday spirit with THE BEST OF LEROY ANDERSON. Otherwise, I may just have to send Rocco over there to take you for a little (sleigh) ride... if you catch my (snow)drift.
Sleigh Ride: The Best of Leroy Anderson.......2006-03-09
Excellent CD. Got here very quickly.
Leroy Anderson rings a bell .. and wood blocks .. and .......2006-02-01
I have been a fan of Leroy Anderson ever since I played his music in middle school band in the 1950's. His classics were very inventive: imitating a typewriter (remember those?), a cat on a piano, a sleigh ride with bells and whips cracking, bugle calls, and so much more, most of it composed for highlighting specific instruments: trumpet, wood block, sandpaper block, pizzicato violin. Anderson is truly an accomplished, American composer. In this CD he conducts his own compositions. And the CD insert also taught me more about Anderson, the man, and his involvement with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Buy it, read it, and listen to it.
Wonderful Lite Classical Composer.......2005-09-23
Leroy Anderson was one of the best Lite Classical American Composers of the mid 20th Century and this CD won't dissappoint you. Taken from original recordings that Anderson conducted you'll hear the orchestrations as he wanted them to be heard. There's a mix of familiar and unfamiliar pieces that are all satisfying to listen to.
Average customer rating:
- A Collector's Item
- STUPENDOUS!!!!
- a great partial overview of an extraordinary career
- What a beauty!
- He answered my SOS - with his soul
|
José Carreras: The Golden Years
Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
All Works by Bernstein
| Bernstein, Leonard
| ( B )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Donizetti
| Donizetti, Gaetano
| ( D )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Giordani, Giuseppe
| ( G )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Handel
| Handel, George Frideric
| ( H )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Lehár, Franz
| ( L )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Leoncavallo
| Leoncavallo, Ruggiero
| ( L )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Massenet
| Massenet, Jules
| ( M )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Puccini
| Puccini, Giacomo
| ( P )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Ramirez, Ariel
| ( R )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Rossini
| Rossini, Gioacchino
| ( R )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
All Works by Verdi
| Verdi, Giuseppe
| ( V )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Baroque (c.1600-1750)
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical (c.1770-1830)
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Chamber Music
| Forms & Genres
| Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General Modern
| Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Vocal & Song
| Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
| ( B )
| Featured Performers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
London Philharmonic Orchestra
| ( L )
| Featured Performers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Romances
| Classical (c.1770-1830)
| Historical Periods
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
Baroque (c.1600-1750)
| Historical Periods
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
Romantic (c.1820-1910)
| Historical Periods
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
General
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
French
| Languages
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
Italian
| Languages
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
General
| Songs & Lieder
| Vocal Non-Opera
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Classic
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Pop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Musicals
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Vocal Pop
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Passion
- Very Best of
- Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ Favorite Arias by the World's Favorite Tenors
- Bravo Domingo
- José Carreras Sings Catalan Songs
ASIN: B00000J9GN
Release Date: 1999-06-15 |
Tracks:
- La Boheme: Che gelida manina
- TOSCA: Recondita armonia
- TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
- Manon Lescaut: Donna non vidi mai
- Turandot: Nessun dorma
- L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
- Un Ballo in Maschera: Forse la soglia attinse
- Rigoletto: Parmi veder le lagrime
- Ernani: Come rugiada al cespite
- II Trovatore: Di quella pira
- La Battaglia di Legnano: La pia materna mano
- Pagliacci: Vesti la giubba
- Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee
- Werther: Je ne sais si je veille
- Das Land des Lachelns: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
- II Tedesco: Plaisir d'amour
- Serse: Ombra mai fu
- Rinaldo: Lascia ch'io pianga
- Caro mio ben
Tracks:
- Misa Criolla: Kyrie
- A vucchella
- La Serenata
- Marechiare
- Malia
- L'ultima canzone
- Ideale
- Non t'amo piu
- Good-bye
- Mattinata
- O sole mio
- Core 'ngrato
- Funiculi, funicula
- Torna a Surriento
- Granada
- La Danza
- You Belong To My Heart
- Because
- West Side Story: Tonight
- Be My Love
- Because You're Mine
- Cats: Memory
Customer Reviews:
A Collector's Item.......2007-03-09
This is a different voice than you hear on recordings of "The Three Tenors." Of course, it's his earlier years, but the light, lyrical quality of his voice is amazing. Thank goodness for recordings, and digital remastering. I love this CD.
STUPENDOUS!!!!.......2005-06-20
I have a Carreras-recording of Tosca from 1980 and up till now I thought it was the ultimate recording of "Recondita armonia" and "E lucevan le stelle". I honestly thought that no one could sing these arias better. And in a way I'm right. The only one that did it was himself - a few years earlier.....(The two arias in this "golden years cd" are taken from a -76 recording of Tosca). And after listening to these songs I can't imagine that anyone dare say that he is/was the weakest of the three tenors. In my opinion he possesses something that the others don't. (I won't tell you what it is - listen and find out yourself). Even if his voice has changed over the years (and I mean changed, not declined..) something remains unchangeable and that is his ability to evoke emotions. No one can deliver a line like him. And that's something that's going to stay with him forever, because what makes his singing so special comes from within. It's not dependent on the quality of the voice. But in the songs on this cd his voice is pure gold.
Even though I like the whole album, some of the songs on the first cd (which consists of operatic arias) stand out to me - like "Una furtiva lagrima", "donna non vidi mai", "vesti la giubba" and "nessun dorma" (Sorry Pavarotti - José is way ahead of you interpreting this song. It's not enough to sing it on full blast....) Here's also the loveliest rendition of "Forse la soglio attinse". In 1975 the audience at La Scala in Milan went absolutely crazy after he had sung this aria. I have a recording from that night and it sounds as if they are standing on their seats, cheering and applauding. And it's almost like I want to do the same myself after listening to his singing on this album. And in the song "dein ist mein ganzes hertz" he makes me believe that his whole heart really is mine......In my opinion Carreras has the best rendition of this song ever. No one else comes even close to this one. And I mustn't forget his "che gelida manina" from La Bohême. I have the -79 recording it's taken from and it's the ultimate Bohême ever.
The second cd has a "lighter" repertoire with songs from composers like Tosti, Cardillo, Lara and others. My personal favourites here are "Core n'grato", "Ideale" and "Granada". In my opinion no one sings these songs like Carreras. Or rather - no one sings like Carreras. Period!
His singing will no doubt give you goosebumps all over and make your hair stand on end. If not, I bet you're either a Pavarotti or Domingo-fan....
a great partial overview of an extraordinary career.......2005-04-09
Now a household name by being one of the Three Tenors alongside Pavarotti and Domingo, Carreras' finest recordings were actually done in the 1970s, when his voice had a brilliance and luster that few singers have equaled. Born in Spain in '46, Carreras was a child prodigy, and by his late 20s was a shining star in all the major opera houses. Tragically, in '87, he learned he had leukemia, a disease he battled and won, going on to greater fame than ever before.
Though his voice is powerful and full of beauty, those with keen ears will detect his voice losing a tiny bit of its magnificence starting in the early 80s, and one wonders if the stress and exhaustion of stardom contributed to this as well as to the illness, or whether it was because the seeds of leukemia were taking root.
CD One is the operatic disc, and the two most sublime cuts are both from '76, Puccini's "E lucevan le stelle" (Tosca), and Verdi's "Forse la scoglia attinse" (Un Ballo in Maschera). Another track I adore is the heavenly Lehar "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" (Das Land des Lachelns), from 1978, and few have performed this popular piece with more loveliness.
CD Two is in a lighter vein, and starts with a stupendous rendition of Ariel Ramirez' "Kirie" (Misa Criolla), sung softly and with extraordinary tenderness and artistry.
There are lots of heavenly melodic Italian songs, like "O Sole Mio", and a few in English like the song made famous by Lanza (who according to the liner notes, inspired Carreras to be a singer when he saw "The Great Caruso" at the age of six) "Be My Love " (Brodszky/Cahn).
The foldout insert has complete track list info and liner notes, and mention must be made of the incredible, sensitive sepia portrait of this handsome singer on the cover. Total playing time for CD One is 75'32, and for CD Two 75'47.
A must for Carreras fans, and anyone who appreciates the finest in operatic voices.
What a beauty!.......2005-01-13
This great double CD set shows us the true Carreras. All the great songs and arias are on this(although I would've liked to hear pourquoi me reveiller) and in pure Carreras style.
Some of the opera recordings are live, and that adds a lot to them. Both sides of the CDs have fantastic repetoire.
Definately a worthy buy!
He answered my SOS - with his soul.......2004-02-07
I came upon the genius of Mr. Carrera quite accidentally. I was in Warsovie (Warsaw), Poland. My purse was stolen, so I lay miserable and penniless and alone in the home of my Ex, with a copy of the Vampire Chronicles and Dostoevsky's Notes from the Underground (only books in English). The maddening drone of the hydro-dam nearby moved me to turn on the radio to my favorite college station. I was no opera buff, so when they announced that they would cover some Enrique Caruso songs, I was panicked to find a station that I could relate to.
Jose Carrera covered the full gambit of Caruso's classics. They must've played him for 2 hours straight. I was mesmerized. I could have touched him and put his hand to my face, his voice was so close. He sang with such emotion and outcry that I wanted to take him into my arms and console him. "Damn" is all that I could verbalize, when the program ended.
I'm not into Jose Carrera singing pop tunes, but he completely blows me away when he's in his own element. I was never feeling the three tenors, and although I remember Pavarotti and our school taking us to the Met in the 80's, Jose Carrera, is an animal of an entirely different species. He's one of a few artists that I can only listen to on my Bose, all alone, to fully appreciate the gravity of talent.
Average customer rating:
- Best yet
- I love this stuff!
- A wonderful musical document
- Greatest Collection Ever!
- The Golden Years
|
The Golden Years: 1938-1942
Glenn Miller
Manufacturer: Proper UK Boxed Sets
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Swing General
| Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Classic Big Band
| Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Contemporary Big Band
| Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
Big Band
| Jazz
| Box Sets
| Stores
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Jazz
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Bargain Box Sets
| Jazz General
| Jazz
| Today's Deals in Music
| Formats
| Music
All Bargain Titles
| Jazz General
| Jazz
| Today's Deals in Music
| Formats
| Music
Similar Items:
- The Very Best of Benny Goodman
- Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey - Ultimate Collection
- I've Heard That Song Before: Hits of Harry James
- Tommy Dorsey - Greatest Hits [RCA]
- Songs That Got Us Through WWII
ASIN: B00005K3N2
Release Date: 2001-05-28 |
Tracks:
- King Porter Stomp
- And The Angels Sing
- Moonlight Serenade
- The Lady's In Love With You
- Wishing (Will Make It So)
- Sunrise Serenade
- Little Brown Jug
- But It Didn't Mean A Thing
- Pavane
- Runnin' Wild
- Stairway To The Stars
- Blue Evening
- We Can Live On Love (We Haven't Got A Pot To Cook In)
- Moon Love
- Sliphorn Jive
- Oh! You Crazy Moon
- Ain't Cha Comin' Out?
- Wanna Hat With Cherries
- Pagan Love Song
- Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead
- Over The Rainbow
- The Man With The Mandolin
- Blue Orchids
- Glen Island Special
- Farewell Blues
Tracks:
- In The Mood
- My Isle Of Golden Dreams
- My Prayer
- Blue Moonlight
- Bluebirds In The Moonlight
- Indian Summer
- Johnson Rag
- Careless
- It's A Blue World
- When You Wish Upon A Star
- The Rhumba Jumps
- Stardust
- Rug Cutter's Swing
- The Woodpecker Song
- Tuxedo Junction
- Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
- Imagination
- Shake Down The Stars
- Polka Dots And Moon Beams
- Say It
- April Played The Fiddle
- Fools Rush In
- Slow Freight
- Pennsylvania 6-5000
- Bugle Call Rag
Tracks:
- The Nearness Of You
- Mister Meadowlark
- My Blue Heaven
- When The Swallows Come Back To Capristrano
- Blueberry Hill
- Be Happy
- Five O'Clock Whistle
- Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar
- Make Believe Ballroom Time
- A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
- Along The Santa Fe Trail
- Yes, My Darling Daughter
- Anvil Chorus, Pts 1 & 2
- Frenesl
- Ida! Sweet As Apple Cider
- Song Of The Volga Boatmen
- You Stepped Out Of A Dream
- I Dream't I Dwelt In Harlem
- Sun Valley Jump
- The Spirit Is Willing
- Perfidia
- It's Always You
- Spring Will Be So Sad (When She Comes This Year)
- Boulder Bluff
Tracks:
- Chattanooga Choo-Choo
- The Booglie Wooglie Piggy
- I Know Why (And So Do You)
- You And I
- Adios
- The Kiss Polka
- Elmer's Tune
- A String Of Pearls
- Moonlight Sonata
- Slumber Song
- (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover
- Moonlight Cocktail
- Skylark
- When The Roses Bloom Again
- Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me)
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- American Patrol
- I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo
- Serenade In Blue
- At Last
- Caribbean Clipper
- That Old Black Magic
- Moonlight Becomes You
- Juke Box Saturday Night
Album Description
UK budget-priced 4 CD compilation for the big band legend. Featuring 98 tracks including all his most popular tunes of the period. Includes 44 page booklet with his story, discography, session details & many rare photos. The CDs are Moonlight Serenade, In The Mood, Blueberry Hill & Chattanooga Choo Choo. Standard jewel cases houdes in a slip-box. 2001 release.
Album Details
Between 1938 and 1942 Glenn Miller led what was probably the most popular big band of the era. This 4 CD compilation features 98 tracks including Miller' most popular songs and a 44 page booklet with an extensive biography, discography, session details and rare photos.
Customer Reviews:
Best yet.......2007-05-14
This is the best collection of Glenn Miller! It doesn't sound "tinny" like so many remastered CDs. The only one you need.
I love this stuff!.......2007-03-22
I think I was born in the wrong time! I love this old stuff.
A wonderful musical document.......2007-03-12
This box-set is an wonderful musical document, and an exceptional value for the money. The 40-page booklet of bio, session & discography info makes for pleasant reading while listening. I'm going to enjoy this for a long time. The only minor disappointment was that the compiler was unable to find room for "St. Louis Blues March", a personal favorite & memorable selection from Hollywood's The Glenn Miller Story (1953) -- an excellent film, the DVD of which is also available here on Amazon.
Greatest Collection Ever!.......2007-03-12
If you love Big Band, This set is a must have.! Definitely worth the money!
The Golden Years.......2006-11-10
This CD is just wonderful. If you like Glenn Miller, this is the CD to get.
Average customer rating:
- True Ethiopian nostalgia
- Don't miss this one.
|
Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Buda Musique
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Ethiopia
| Africa
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Africa
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| International
| Styles
| Music
Africa
| Compilations
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| International
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Africa
| International
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
International
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Ethiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale, 1969-1974
- Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music
- Ethiopiques, Vol. 8: Swinging Addis
- Ethiopiques, Vol. 14: Negus of Ethiopian Sax
- Ethiopiques, Vol. 13: Ethiopian Groove
ASIN: B000001N74
Release Date: 1998-02-03 |
Tracks:
- Hedetch Alu
- Wetetie Mare
- Ete Endenesh Gedawo
- Gizie Degu Neger
- Yeqer Memekatesh
- Aynotche Terabu
- Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh
- Tezeta
- Mela Mela
- Bemgnot Alnorem
- Gara Ser New Betesh
- Yezemed Yebaed
- Mot Adeladlogn
- Hasabe
- Heywte
- Tezeta (Slow)
- Tezeta (Fast)
Amazon.com
The introductory album to what is an ongoing series on the music of Ethiopia from the '60s and '70s features a variety of vocal and instrumental tracks from artists mostly unfamiliar to Western audiences. This brief period of liberated creativity before a military shutdown yielded an astonishing burst of creativity, melding the traditions of Ethiopia (geographically and culturally straddling Africa and the Middle East) with R&B and European pop in unexpected ways. Loping rhythms merge with Memphis-style horns, wheezy Farfisa organs, and quavering but passionate vocals that at times shimmer with brilliance. Early tracks by superstar Mahmoud Ahmed merge with rarities like the stunning Teshome Meteku, whose career spanned only four tracks total. Ending with the biggest ever hit, Getatchew Kassa's "Tezeta" (5,000 copies sold), this will leave you wanting more, as will the wonderful and comprehensive liner notes. --Derek Rath
Customer Reviews:
True Ethiopian nostalgia.......2000-02-03
This collection presents songs from what to me are the best years of Ethiopian music (1969-1975). The first three songs are by Muluken Melesse, who enjoys some kind of a legendary status among Ethiopians. These songs justify his reputation. His voice is really extraordinary, and the band plays in what was then a new style in Ethiopian music, which was more rythmic and smooth than the earlier "police orchestra" style. Muluken is followed by Mahmud Ahmad, in songs that are well known and sound as good as any. The two songs by Seyfu Yohannes are very special "Mela Mela" and "Tizita". These are arranged and performed so well that you wonder why he did not become a star. Four songs by Teshome Metuku are in the highest standard - Jazzy arrangements and mellow singings. There is the classic Tizita by Getachew Kassa, which to me is one of the best two versions ever recorded (the other is Muluken's version). Three instrumentals by Mulatu Astatke's band add to this classic CD, especially "Hewete" which should be recognized as one of the most beautiful Ethiopian instrumentals ever recorded. This collection makes you wonder where has all this talent disappeared, and sure makes you ask for more of the same.
Don't miss this one........1998-12-14
Wild, beautiful Ethiopian Deep Soul music - this album is sublime. Definitely in the same league of ethnic R&B as the great Intensified Ska reissues, but with the conspicuous presence of middle eastern and eritrean melodies and innovation. I would recommend this to any sensitive person who loves authentic music of any sort.
Average customer rating:
- FIVE STAR COLLECTION
- * FOUR DISCS! ESSENTIAL!! BRILLIANT!!! *
|
I Am the Upsetter: The Story of Lee "Scratch" Perry: Golden Years
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Jamaica
| Caribbean & Cuba
| International
| Styles
| Music
Dub
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
| Music
Rocksteady
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Reggae
| Compilations
| International
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Arkology
- Heart of the Congos
- The Complete Upsetter Collection
- People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Revised Edition
- Dub-Triptych
ASIN: B00082ZSIE
Release Date: 2005-04-19 |
Tracks:
- I Am the Upsetter - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Set Them Free - Defenders of the Ghetto, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- People Funny Boy - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Django Shoots First - Sir Lord Comic, , The Upsetters
- What a Botheration - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- You Crummy - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Return of Django - The Upsetters
- Check Him Out - The Bleechers
- Prisoner of Love - David Barker
- Return of the Ugly - The Upsetters
- Rightful Ruler - U-Roy
- Clint Eastwood - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Medical Operation - The Upsetters
- Kill Them All - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Shocks of the Mighty - David Barker
- Sipreano - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Duppy Conqueror - Bob Marley, , The Wailers
- Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying - David Barker, , The Wailers
- Son of Thunder - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Place Called Africa - Junior Byles
- Give Me Power - King Iwah, Roy Lee
- Small Axe - Bob Marley, , The Wailers
- Beat Down Babylon - Junior Byles
- All Over - Clancy Eccles, Neville Hinds,
- Small Axe Version 2 (aka Shocks '71) [Version] - David Barker
Tracks:
- Public Enemy Number One - Max Romeo
- Professor Ironside - Lloyd Parks,
- Hot & Cold - Augustus Pablo
- Back Biter - Dennis Alcapone, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Preacher Man - The Stingers
- Blackman Time - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Babylose Burning - Maxie, , Niney the Observer, Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Justice to the People - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Cow Thief Shank - Charlie Ace, , The Upsetters
- Black I.P.A. - The Upsetters
- Jungle Lion - The Upsetters
- Bathroom Skank - The Upsetters
- Words - The Gatherers
- Dub Organiser - Dillinger
- Better Days - The Carltons
- Station Underground News - King Koba
- Rebels Train - The Upsetters
- To Be a Lover - George Earl
- Herb Vendor - Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
- Hurts So Good - Susan Cadogan, The Mighty Diamonds
- Curley Lock - Junior Byles
- Golden Locks - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Woman & Money - Denzil Dennis
Tracks:
- Bury the Razor - The Upsetters
- Woman Gotta Have Love - Jimmy Riley
- Stay Dread - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Fire fe the Vatican - Max Romeo
- Roots Train Number One - Junior Murvin
- Ital Corner - Prince Jazzbo
- Thanks & Praise - Junior Ainsworth
- Forward With the Orthodox - Mistic I
- I Was Appointed [Alternate Cut][Alternate Take] - Junior Murvin
- Groovy Situation [Dub Plate Mix][Dub] - Keith Rowe
- Words [12" Disco Word][Version] - Anthony "Sangie" Davis, Sangie Davis, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Know Love [12" Disco Love][Version] - Twin Roots
- Sons of Slaves [12" Disco Cork][Version] - Junior Delgado
- Bad Weed [12"] - Junior Murvin
- City Too Hot [12"] - Lee "Scratch" Perry
Tracks:
- Cloak & Dagger - Tommy McCook, , The Upsetters
- Rude Walking - Tommy McCook, , The Upsetters
- Caveman Skank - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Black Panta - The Upsetters
- Flashing Echo - The Upsetters,
- Kojak - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Bush Weed - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Enter the Dragon - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Fungea - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Judgement Day - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Voodoo Man - Vin Gordon, , The Upsetters
- Kingdom of Dub [Dub] - The Upsetters
- Dubism - The Upsetters
- Lizard Stick - The Upsetters
- Dub fu Ye Rights - The Upsetters
- Foundation Solid [Alternate Mix] - The Upsetters
- Babylon Thief Dub [Dub] - Augustus Pablo
- Vampire [Horns][Version] - The Upsetters
- Lover Dub [Dub] - Augustus Pablo, , The Upsetters
- Huzza Hana - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
Customer Reviews:
FIVE STAR COLLECTION.......2005-06-22
Lee Perry has already been the source of an excellent three disk retrospective, Island's ARKOLOGY. One must wonder how much would be leftover for this four disk set. Lots. I AM THE UPSETTER provides a vivid portrail of the eccentric Reggae producer/artist/singer, that may even illuminate his work more than the already stellar ARKOLOGY collection. While ARKOLOGY provides most of the higher profile songs that Perry was involved with (JUNIOR MURVIN-POLICE AND THEIVES, MAX ROMEO-WAR INNA BABYLON, ETC), this set delves deeper into Perry's work, including more of his early solo work and numerous rare sides, as well as a number of his "hits" not included in the earlier set (THE WAILERS-SMALL AXE, I AM THE UPSETTER and PEOPLE FUNNY BOY by LEE PERRY, CURLY LOCKS, BEAT DOWN BABYLON-JUNIOR BYLES).
The set also seperates the dub tracks into an intoxicating single disk, that shoud please any Perry fan. This highlights the amazing sounds that Perry was able to get out of basic four track production. He weilded a low-fi studio like a true virtuoso. It also includes a taste of the fine work that Perry performed with the Wailers, just as the band was finding it's true voice (Check out AFRICAN HERBSMAN by the Wailers for the whole story).
I would not recommend this instead of ARKOLGY, but as an excellent companion piece that should create the cornerstone in any serious Reggae fans collection. Though there are a few overlaps in the two, they both are essential and I highly recommend them both.
* FOUR DISCS! ESSENTIAL!! BRILLIANT!!! *.......2005-06-16
Quality and quantity reign on this mind-blowing set. First of all, Lee "Scratch" Perry truly is a musical genius, and all the proof is here. This four disc set gives a comprehensive, compelling overview of Perry's golden years, displaying a wide range of artists and styles in a carefully organized manner. We are treated to many Scratch solo works, as well as plenty of wildly creative production for other artists. We see Scratch's production talents grow from brilliant to absolutely mind-blowing (check out the eight minute "City Too Hot," for example). There is an entire disc devoted to highlighting Perry's dub works, but there is even more great dub spread throughout the entire collection, and Perry's work is profoundly creative and engaging no matter what the medium. Here we have dub, roots reggae, soul, rocksteady/proto-reggae, grooving instrumentals, and all-around wild, unbridled sonic creativity.
The packaging here is beautiful, and the liner notes (really a small hardcover book) are thoroughly researched and enlightening. There is overall commentary on Perry's career, as well as information and commentary for each individual track, and also historical perspective for the musical styles and formats represented. Importantly, sonic quality is absolutely excellent, usually improving significantly upon tracks which are duplicated on existing releases. The price is almost ridiculously low.
I unreservedly and enthusiastically recommend this set to Perry beginners and experts alike. Long story short, this is absolutely essential Upsetter music. Thank you, Trojan Records.
Get it!
Average customer rating:
|
Zanzibara 2: Golden Years of Mombasa Taarab
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Buda Musique
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Africa
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| International
| Styles
| Music
International
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Zanzibara 1: A Hundred Years of Taarab in Zanzibar
- Zanzibara, Vol. 1: A Hundred Years of Tarab in Zanzibar
- Lagos Chop Up: Fuji & Afrobeat, Highlife & Juju
- Roots of Rumba Rock: Congo Classics
- Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music
ASIN: B000B6GFG6
Release Date: 2006-04-11 |
Tracks:
- Sister - Matano Juma
- My Bird, Sit And Consider - Yasseen Mohamed
- Thinking Of The Past - Zuhura Swaleh
- My Poor Eyes - Ali Mkali
- Don't Be Amazed - Zein L'Abdin
- Letter - Matano Juma
- Things Transplanted - Maulidi Juma
- My Precious Love - Zuhura & Zein Musical Party
- I Have Had My Darling - Yasseen Mohamed
- Send To My Beloved - Matano Juma
- Comfort Of The Eye - Zuhura & Zein Musical Party
- It Is You - Yasseen Mohamed
- The Heart Cries - Yasseen Mohamed
- Jealous - Ahmed Bin Brek
- I Am Tired Of Cultivating My Fields - Zuhura Swaleh
- The Rule Forbids Us - Maulidi Juma
Album Description
"Prepare to be blown away! The second volume of the excellent new Zanzibara series focuses on taraab music recorded on the tiny island-city of Momabasa ... for the Mzuri label between 1965-1975. Unlike the more traditional, languorous taraab made in nearby Zanzibar, Mombasa taraab reveals a stronger African rhythmic attack and a diminished Arabic feel. But the real charm is the strong Bollywood influence!" - CHICAGO READER
Golden Years of Mombara Taarab, which features Mzuri Records' sixties and seventies recordings, was curated by Werner Graebner, one of the foremost authorities on this music who has been documenting it for decades - including a series of work for Globestyle and releases on his own short-lived Dizim imprint.
"Evocative, popular taarab recordings made by M.J. Sha's Mzuri label...here, electric guitars, bass, organs and kit drums were gradually replacing the orchestral instruments in slimmer units, and one particular trademark was an amplified version of a Japanese instrument...used in Indian film music. Sound restoration is excellent..and along with exellent notes this really bodes well for the series to come." -fRoots Curated by Werner Graebner, one of the foremost authorities on this music who has been documenting it for decades - including a series of work for Globestyle and releases on his own short-lived Dizim imprint. Volume two, 1965-1975: Golden Years of Mombara Taarab, features Mzuri's `60s and `70s recordings.
Average customer rating:
- "Golden" Indeed!
- Great Price, Great pressings
|
Golden Years of Dick Haymes
Dick Haymes
Manufacturer: Jasmine Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Britain
| British Isles
| Europe
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Pop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Vocal Pop
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
Broadway & Vocalists
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Pop
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Complete Capitol Collection
- The Life of Dick Haymes: No More Little White Lies (Hollywood Legends Series)
- The Ultimate Collection
- The Best of Dick Haymes
- I Had the Craziest Dream
ASIN: B00009WVXG
Release Date: 2003-08-11 |
Tracks:
- I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) - Dick Haymes, Harry James & His Orchestra
- Lament to Love - Dick Haymes, Harry James & His Orchestra
- Sinner Kissed an Angel - Dick Haymes, Harry James & His Orchestra
- I Guess I'll Have to Dream the Rest - Dick Haymes, Harry James & His Orchestra
- Wait for Me, Mary - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- You'll Never Know - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- In My Arms - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- It Can't Be Wrong - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- Long Ago (And Far Away) - Camarata and His Orchestra, Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes
- How Blue the Night - Dick Haymes, Emil Newman
- Our Waltz - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- It Had to Be You - Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Together - Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Jesse Colin Young
- Great Day - The Andrews Sisters, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- By the Old Corral - Dick Haymes, Victor Young & His Orchestra
- Let the Rest of the World Go By - Dick Haymes, Victor Young & His Orchestra
- More I See You - Dick Haymes, Victor Young
- I Wish I Knew - Dick Haymes, Victor Young
- Where or When - Dick Haymes, Victor Young
- They Didn't Believe Me - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Love Letters - Dick Haymes, Faron Young
- Laura - Dick Haymes, Eldee Young
- I'll Buy That Dream - Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Victor Young & His Orchestra
- Some Sunday Morning - Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Victor Young & His Orchestra
Tracks:
- It Might As Well Be Spring - Dick Haymes, Victor Young
- Slowly - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- That's for Me - Dick Haymes, Victor Young
- Till the End of Time - Dick Haymes, Victor Young & His Orchestra
- How Deep Is the Ocean? - Dick Haymes, Lyn Murray and Orchestra
- I'm Always Chasing Rainbows - Helen Forrest, Earle Hagen and His Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Oh! What It Seemed to Be - Helen Forrest, Earle Hagen and His Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- It's a Grand Night for Singing - Earle Hagen, Dick Haymes
- In Love in Vain - Earle Hagen and His Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Two Sleepy People - Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- People Will Say We're in Love - Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did? - Judy Garland, Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- For You, For Me, For Evermore - Judy Garland, Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Mi Vida - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Girl That I Marry - Charles Dant and Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- How Are Things in Glocca Morra? - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Stella by Starlight - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins
- Mam'selle - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins
- Anything You Can Do - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- There's No Business Like Show Business - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- I Wish I Didn't Love You So - Dick Haymes, ,
- And Mimi - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- What'll I Do? - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- You Do - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
Tracks:
- Little White Lies - Four Hits & A Miss, Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins
- Teresa - The Andrews Sisters, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen
- My Sin - The Andrews Sisters, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- It's Magic - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins
- By the Way - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Say It Isn't So - Carmen Cavallaro, Dick Haymes
- Lady of the Evening - Carmen Cavallaro, Dick Haymes
- Girl on the Magazine Cover - Carmen Cavallaro, Dick Haymes
- All Alone - Carmen Cavallaro, Dick Haymes
- Say It With Music - Carmen Cavallaro, Dick Haymes
- Soft Lights and Sweet Music - Carmen Cavallaro, Dick Haymes
- I'd Love to Call You My Sweetheart - The Andrews Sisters, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- What Did I Do? - The Andrews Sisters, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- Golden Earrings - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- You Can't Be True, Dear - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- Nature Boy - Dick Haymes, Song Spinners
- Room Full of Roses - Dick Haymes,
- Maybe It's Because - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins, Tattlers
- Let's Take an Old Fashion Walk - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Little Fish in a Big Pond - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Hush, Little Darlin' - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Keepsakes - Sonny Burke & Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- I'm in Love - Jerry Gray, Dick Haymes, Evelyn Knight
- You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To - Jerry Gray, Dick Haymes
- Why Won't Ya? - Patty Andrews, Jerry Gray & His Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Wunderbar - The Andrews Sisters, Jerry Gray, Dick Haymes
Tracks:
- Old Master Painter - Sonny Burke & Orchestra, Four Hits & A Miss, Dick Haymes
- I Surrender, Dear - Carmen Dragon and Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- You Stepped Out of a Dream - Carmen Dragon and Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Can I Come in for a Second - Patty Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- I Oughta Know More About You - Patty Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
- Did You Ever See a Dream Walking? - Carmen Dragon and Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Wishing (Will Make It So) - Carmen Dragon and Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone) - Carmen Dragon and Orchestra, Dick Haymes
- Little Bit Independent - Four Hits & A Miss, Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Count Every Star - Dick Haymes, Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
- Don't Be Afraid - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Your Eyes Have Told Me So - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Can Anyone Explain? - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Empty Saddles - Dick Haymes, Victor Young
- You're Just in Love - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- Once Upon a Time Today - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
- It's a Lovely Day Today - Dick Haymes, Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, Eileen Wilson
- I Guess I'll Have to Dream the Rest - Dick Haymes
- Everything Happens to Me - Tommy Dorsey, Dick Haymes
- Too Late Now - Dick Haymes, Dave Young
- Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year - Four Hits & A Miss, Dick Haymes, Al Lerner and Orchestra
- Sunday, Monday or Always - Dick Haymes, Victor Young & His Orchestra
- It Could Happen to You - Dick Haymes, Reggie Young
- Adieu - The Andrews Sisters, Jerry Gray, Dick Haymes
Customer Reviews:
"Golden" Indeed!.......2006-05-08
Dick Haymes had one of the most mellow voices of the early bona fide crooners, and this collection is "golden" indeed! It is virtually a "complete" collection of his very best work. He was among the best crooners of an era that brought forth many, such as the early Sinatra and the great Buddy Clark. If you enjoy great baritones, rank Dick with the two named above, and such true crooners as Jack Jones, Matt Monro, Steve Lawrence, Perry Como, Don Cherry, and John Gary. For those of you who are too young to recall these super male singers, you have no idea what you are missing - like, real music.
Great Price, Great pressings.......2004-01-06
This Jasmine Music collection of Dick Haymes on 4 cds with over 100 tracks is a great price!
For collectors of Haymes some of the tracks are duplicated on other recordings but this is definitely worth the price.
Duets with Helen Forrest, Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters (I guess that counts as a quartet !) are all represented.
The pressings are clean and the sound is wonderful.
Highly recommended.
R&B Music:
- Got Latin Soul
- Greatest Hits
- Hardcore Jollies
- Hey Kandi... [Enhanced] [SACD]
- Home
- I'm Coming Home
- I'm Still in Love With You [CD-single]
- I'm Still in Love With You [CD-single]
- I Still Love You
- I Wanna Make Love to You
R&B Music
r&b music
Recommended Music:
Blow It Up Y'all [CD-single] [Import]
Lady Susan
Mahler: Symphony No. 1/ Lieder
Music CD: Llevame Contigo
IV [Import]
L'heure D'ete [Import]
Holiday: A Collection of Christmas Classics
Lounge Candelas Version II
Album Review: #1's
Grupero a la Mexicana
Live at Village West [Import] [Limited Edition] [Live] [Original recording remastered]
Live
Modern Sound of Chilling
You Better Believe It
State of Grace