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1996 Japanese pressing from the Warner Archives series. The 15 tracks were originally recorded in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 & 1980 from the albums Stuff, More Stuff, Live Stuff, Stuff It & Live In New York. The band is an amalgam of different styles and influences, featuring an almost orchestral approach to R&B, gospel and the blues.

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Al Green - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • it's been stated by so many others...
  • Perfect Package for Al Green's Hits
  • A Greatest Hits Masterpiece
  • Very good
  • Oh, Al Green...Never fails to please!
Al Green - Greatest Hits
Al Green
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ASIN: B000002TTP
Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

  1. Tired Of Being Alone
  2. Call Me (Come Back Home)
  3. I'm Still In Love With You
  4. Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
  5. Love And Happiness
  6. Let's Stay Together
  7. I Can't Get Next To You
  8. You Ought To Be With Me
  9. Look What You Done For Me
  10. Let's Get Married
  11. Livin' For You
  12. Sha La La (Make Me Happy)
  13. L-O-V-E (Love)
  14. Full Of Fire
  15. Belle

Amazon.com essential recording

One of the must-own soul albums, Greatest Hits is fattened with five extra tracks in this reissue. Al Green brought the Memphis Sound into the '70s by slightly softening it, melding smooth funkiness with his miraculous voice and innate sensitivity: his love songs, while perfect for the bedroom, are as conversational as they are blatantly seductive. By adding the likes of "Belle," a 1977 single that's a near-goodbye to the pop life, to the original lineup of "Let's Stay Together," "Look What You Done for Me," "Call Me," and the others, this edition of Greatest Hits also intriguingly fills out the story. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars it's been stated by so many others..........2007-07-01

No one, but no one, is better than Al Green when it comes to heart-wrenching, gut-churning tales of heartbreak and woe.
I call it singing that is absolutely emotionally honest and believable and easy to relate to (if you've ever been in any of these situations--and who hasn't?)

The man (with his voice) has the ability to heal/mend when it comes to matters of the heart. It certainly seems that way.
Can't praise him enough.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect Package for Al Green's Hits.......2007-05-16

All the best known Rev. Green songs are here, along with several lesser known, but still enjoyable, selections. This is must-have music for rock and rhythm and blues fans. You will find yourself trying to sing along.

5 out of 5 stars A Greatest Hits Masterpiece.......2007-03-29

A lot if not most greatest hits collections have some hits and some padding.Not this album.This is one great collection.The five songs tacked on at the end made this album a must own masterpiece.If you like Al Green's 70's output,you WILL like this CD.Every single song is a classic.Ol Skool Al Green fans (like myself) might already have at least a couple of his albums already,but this CD sums up why he's soul legend.


P.S.:Do yourself a favor and pick up some of his 70's era albums starting with "I'm Still In Love With You" if you haven't already.

5 out of 5 stars Very good.......2007-01-25

I've heard his music but never owned a CD of his, this one is really good and I enjoy it very much. Happy to add to my music collection.

5 out of 5 stars Oh, Al Green...Never fails to please!.......2007-01-19

This CD is great! His music is so soulful and every song has a certain sound to it. It is pretty hard to not love Al Green. The compilation of songs chosen for this particular album are some of his greatest!!
Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Maze CD
  • Best Ever!!!!
  • best cd ever
  • James rates Maze's Greatest Hits
  • Frankie Beverly and Maze
Greatest Hits
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
Manufacturer: The Right Stuff
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002JP2WU
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

  1. Workin' Together
  2. Golden Time Of Day
  3. Feel That You're Feelin'
  4. Southern Girl
  5. Running Away
  6. Joy & Pain
  7. Before I Let Go
  8. Love Is The Key
  9. Never Let You Down
  10. We Are One
  11. I Wanna Thank You
  12. Back In Stride
  13. Too Many Games
  14. I Wanna Be With You
  15. Happy Feelin's (Live)
  16. Can't Get Over You
  17. Silky Soul
  18. The Morning After

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Maze CD.......2007-07-24

I was a first time person ordering from the web and I got the CD within
the time specified on line. I really enjoyed the CD. I will be ordering from Amazon a lot more. Thanks

5 out of 5 stars Best Ever!!!!.......2007-04-05

This is the finest collection of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly that I have ever heard!!! It is the best selection of hits especially if you are a true fan or even if you are not. Any and everyone would love it. I am definitely enjoying it. I am from the south so of course "Southern Girl" is my favorite song.

5 out of 5 stars best cd ever.......2007-01-23

I love this cd its my favorite cd from maze it has all the best songs like we are one,i cant get over you and golden time of day

5 out of 5 stars James rates Maze's Greatest Hits.......2007-01-21

This CD is a winner! Anyone who likes Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly will love this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Frankie Beverly and Maze.......2007-01-12

I love the CD and I am a die hard Frankie Beverly fan and I just like the oldie goldie music. I can't relate to the new music. The CD is crisp clear and I am a very satisfied customer. I am so satisfied until I ordered some more oldie goldie music.
Retrospective
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITER
  • Retrospective......Leon Russell
  • Retrospective
  • LEON RUSSELL RETROSPECTIVES
  • Leon Lives! Leon Rocks!
Retrospective
Leon Russell
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ASIN: B000002UP2
Release Date: 1997-11-04

Tracks:

  1. A Song For You
  2. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
  3. The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen
  4. Delta Lady
  5. Roll Away The Stone
  6. Tight Rope
  7. Out In The Woods
  8. Shootout On The Plantation
  9. Stranger In A Strange Land
  10. Hummingbird
  11. Lady Blue
  12. This Masquerade
  13. Back To The Island
  14. Magic Mirror
  15. Crystal Closet Queen
  16. Bluebird
  17. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
  18. Queen Of The Roller Derby

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITER.......2007-06-23

EVEN THE FABS ADMIRED THIS GREAT AMERICAN POP SONGWRITER. WHO EVER WRITES OR LOVES GOOD SONGS THIS IS INSPIRING.

5 out of 5 stars Retrospective......Leon Russell.......2007-05-08

Very well done intro to Leon Russel's library of work. A collection of all of his better known work. If you find that you like this, try any of his other cd's and you will not be unhappy.

5 out of 5 stars Retrospective.......2007-05-08

Leon Russell, is there anything else? His voice, piano, guitar that Leon uses, he's the master. The CD goes back to the begining and thru the present. Marvelous! Gif


5 out of 5 stars LEON RUSSELL RETROSPECTIVES.......2006-07-14

I FOUND THIS TO BE A GREAT SAMPLING OF GOOD OL'TULSA ROCK N ROLL AT IT'S FINEST.

I WAS ALSO PLEASED AT THE EFFICENT SERVICE I RECIEVED IN PLACING THIS ORDER.

I WILL BE BACK TO ORDER MORE PRODUCTS FROM AMAZON.

SINCERELY,

LINDA LUTTON

5 out of 5 stars Leon Lives! Leon Rocks!.......2006-03-16

This CD is a "Best of" better than Leon's previous selections of favorites. Featured are my favorites, his incredibly fine ballads, now multi-genre classics: "A Song for You", "Lady Blue", "This Masquerade". From the great "Carney" album also come more ballads, "Magic Mirror", "Tightrope", "Out in Woods". "Back to the Island" is achingly yearning, and hypnotically atmospheric. But there's lots of hard-rocking stuff, too. The recordings are the originals, and sound quality is excellent.

Leon Russell was at the epicenter of the rock world when he came on the scene in the 60s, playing keyboards with many other rock greats, not least of whom was Joe Cocker -- Leon headed up the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour band. Though Cocker was better known, Leon had the ultimate 'chops.' When you listen to his own music, you can see that he is a composer and player of greater depth and sophistication than most of his peers. And he can boogie like no one else.

I had the good fortune to stumble upon a small concert by the new Leon Russell band last year at The Cutting Room in New York. What a thrill to be so close up to this old idol after so long! It was impossible to sit still! Surrounded by his huge mane of now-white hair, the ole "Master of Space and Time" is infirm, he walks with difficulty. But his fingers are totally alive, and he seems to be doing well. Two of his daughters are in the band, which is tight as can be -- raising hopes for more recordings beyond this retrospective.

This is a fine introduction to the music of this rock legend. It's as fresh now as it was then!
Leon Russell and the Shelter People
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Sing it one more time...I didn't hear ya!
  • Arguably Leon Russell's Best studio album.
  • A pure primal bluesy rock n' roll voice and the funkiest of rock n' roll piano players.
  • Top class remix with bonus tracks
Leon Russell and the Shelter People
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ASIN: B000002TYO
Release Date: 1995-07-03

Tracks:

  1. Stranger In A Strange Land
  2. Of Thee I Sing
  3. It's A Hard Rain Gonna Fall
  4. Crystal Closet Queen
  5. Home Sweet Oklahoma
  6. Alcatraz
  7. The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen
  8. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
  9. She Smiles Like A River
  10. Sweet Emily
  11. Beware Of Darkness
  12. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
  13. Love Minus Zero/No Limit
  14. She Belongs To Me

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars An Old GEM.......2007-03-09

Buy this and Asylum Choir II and you will have a taste of Make Love Not War Boogie from the mid 60s to the early 70s. Two of my favorite albums back then. They haven't lost a thing over 40+ years.

5 out of 5 stars Sing it one more time...I didn't hear ya!.......2007-01-05

This follow up to Leon's self-titled debut album finds the Master of Space and Time in a more focused songwriting mood than before, and a slightly more polished overall sound. I wouldn't say it's better than his first one, since that had too many great songs to be truly topped, but Shelter People is certainly an album that grows on you. It is more consistently interesting than its predecessor. The songs are longer and more thoughtful. Leon Russell was an amazing album with a lot of awesome songs, but there's no doubt Russell was using the shotgun approach when it came to song styles. Just about everything plus the kitchen sink made it on the album. This is not the case on Shelter People. It starts with what is probably my all-time favorite ballad, "Stranger in a Strange Land." This unlikely album opener is the best song on the album, mostly due to Leon's outstanding vocal work. I have often wondered how a voice as unique and awesome as his could really exist, but every time I listen to his albums there it is again. "Of Thee I Sing" is another great song, much more upbeat (might have been a better opener than the ballad but whatever). The compelling piano work and backup singers give it loads of energy. The album moves along very solidly with one rockin tune after another until after "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen." Things get a little less solid after this lovely tribute to the infamous Joe Cocker Rock and Roll road show of the same name. The songs are still good, but it just seems to lose some of its focus with a lot of experimental sounding cover songs from Dylan and Harrison. Regardless of its faults, Shelter People is, along with Leon Russell, one of the two "must have" Leon Russell studio albums.

5 out of 5 stars Arguably Leon Russell's Best studio album. .......2006-05-09

During the time period of this album (1970 - 1972) Leon Russell was the top rock concert act in the world. Back in the day when most rock groups had four or five members, Leon Russell hit the road with no less than ten top of the line performers, including Derek and the Dominos bassist Carl Radle, and Rev. Patrick Henderson and Black Grass.

On Leon Russell and The Shelter, you get a studio recording that captures much of Leon's concert feel - but where you can understand the words, and the instruments are balanced well. I don't remember if the the personnel are the same, but the feel is right there! Starting with "Of Thee I Sing," and through to the end of the album you'll be looking for a flat peice of ground so you can dance. The piano work is awesome, combining Leon's Black Gospel style (he also played on some of Andrae Crouch's albums) with a bit of blues, honky and country.

If you're a musician, you'll want this album for the "utility licks" and turn arounds and the gold nuggets of playing that Leon throws out there. This album is the one I learned to play pianq from, by listening to it over and over and picking it out bit by bit.

All in all, it's a great selection of a genre of music that is timeless and will make you feel good - and you definitely won't get an inferiority complex as you sing along with Leon! It's about the feeling rather than having a velvety smooth David Gates (Leon also played with him, in the sixties, prior to Bread) voice. Get it!

5 out of 5 stars A pure primal bluesy rock n' roll voice and the funkiest of rock n' roll piano players........2006-03-20

He has the insight, the purity of rhythm, the soul, the inspiration, the voice, and the musical sensibility to place him up there with the greats: Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hank Williams. Check him out on George Harrison's "The Concert for Bangla Desh" (where he steals the show).

5 out of 5 stars Top class remix with bonus tracks.......2006-02-28

I had a tape of the original recording in the 70's that is now long past its use by date. This remix is excellent, each instrument is bright and clear with no loss at the bass end (and no tape hiss). The liner notes list the performers on each track and the recording details. Not important for everyone but necessary for those who are interested in the music makers. This CD is a must for Leon Russell fans and comes with three bonus tracks each performed in Leon Russell's unmistakable style.
The Absolute Best
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Al Green's Best!
  • Al Green At His Best
  • Have I been asleep?
  • Minister of Soul...
  • saved my life
The Absolute Best
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ASIN: B00015YVCW
Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

  1. Strong as Death, Sweet as Love
  2. Love and Happiness
  3. Let's Stay Together
  4. I'm a Ram
  5. I've Never Found a Girl
  6. Driving Wheel
  7. La La for You
  8. I Can't Get Next to You
  9. So You're Leaving
  10. Tired of Being Alone
  11. Look What You've Done for Me
  12. I'm Still in Love with You
  13. Sweet Song (previously unreleased in U.S.)
  14. Love Is Real (previously unreleased in U.S.)
  15. Funny How Time Slips Away
  16. You Ought To Be with Me
  17. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

Tracks:

  1. Love Ritual (remix)
  2. Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
  3. Call Me, Come Back Home
  4. Livin' for You
  5. Rhymes
  6. God Blessed Our Love
  7. Let's Get Married (LP version)
  8. Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
  9. Take Me to the River
  10. Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
  11. L-O-V-E (Love)
  12. Got to Be More (Take Me Higher)
  13. Together Again
  14. Full of Fire
  15. Belle
  16. Keep Me Cryin'
  17. Simply Beautiful

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Al Green's Best!.......2007-02-14

This CD has it all. The very best of Al Green is just that. If you want a great CD this is it. I love this CD. Do not hesitate to buy it!

5 out of 5 stars Al Green At His Best.......2007-01-24

This album gets most of the best of Al's early recordings,but it missed a few. All in all this is a good collection of the best of Al Green.

5 out of 5 stars Have I been asleep?.......2006-07-24

Just seen him live in Brooklyn NY,which compelled me to go out and buy this timeless Jewel. The show was pretty awesome as well. I've always heard the usual radio tracks and knew he was probably someone very special,musically,but after seeing him then picking up this double disk, I now realize that of course his voice is like silk but the bands music was just pure Brillance.
As I listen to these timless great tracks it's easy to get lost in either his voice,the words,the organ,the rhytym guitar,the horns or the Drums. It like their either all working or theirs a standout instrument,the Voice and the words are always their.
Like in "I'm Still in love with you" it's possible to get lost in any one of these elements
but what really stands out is the Drums,the way he sets the tempo,changes it then comes back to it,while everyone else comes in and out one at a time is just something to marvel at.an audiophiles dream,their's just so much to listen to in this one track catching it once in a while on the radio could never do it justice,and I'm sure you could say that about anyone of these 34 tracks,they each have something special about them and Al is always just right there, steady and smooth.
In concert this past week his vocal was strong and steady and on few occasions while he was singing songs like "Lets get Married" and "Simply Beautiful" he looked like he took a short trip to that other place, the place few of us get to,while alive.
He was still in total control of the voice,mic and the crowd.
It's not just my Farthers music anymore.
I"m so glad he's still with us.

5 out of 5 stars Minister of Soul..........2005-04-20

I grew up on a steady diet of Al Green and I always said when I got my own place, I would never listen to an Al Green song, nor would I eat okra! Well at least, I kept to one of those promises I made myself! I refuse to eat okra but as far as Mr. Green, well he's down in my bone marrow, so I have no choice. It's amazing as much as I cried about Saturday morning house cleaning while listening to Al Green, it turns out that I have become my mother! I do exactly as she did...I wake up on Saturday mornings put on my Al Green and commence to cleaning my house, from top to bottom. The only difference is that its not an 8 track and I don't use Pine Sol or Ajax! Isn't it strange how we come full circle!

Anyway..this is a classic collection of great soul music...treat yourself..bring in something new, or visit something tried and true! This CD contains great rare hits like "Belle" and "Full of Fire", most compilations don't usually include those 2 tracks. I'm glad they finally did a two disc set of his music...that has all the great radio hits and plenty of rare and off the beaten path tracks too! I love Al Green, and as much as I tried to get away from him, it's amazing how I ended up happily with him, just like an old trusty blanket!

Oh and this CD also has two of my all time favorite Al Green songs..,"Livin' For You," and "You Ought To Be With Me." They could have added his version of "Pretty Woman," but this set doesn't lack because it isn't here, just a personal choice of mine. Other classic rare cuts: "I've Never Found A Girl," and "I Can't Get Next To You."

Please, please, take my advice: Run...don't walk to purchase these classic gems! You will never regret the decision to add Mr. Soul Man himself in all his splendid glory to your music collection. He personifies Gritty Soul!

5 out of 5 stars saved my life.......2005-02-10

i have been in a world of darkness now since al showed me the light he has saved my life and kept me happy instead of sad. i used to try to kill myself but this cd helped me out alot
Leon Russell
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Master of Time and Space
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Leon Russell
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ASIN: B000002TYM
Release Date: 1995-07-03

Tracks:

  1. A Song For You
  2. Dixie Lullaby
  3. I Put A Spell On You
  4. Shoot Out On The Plantation
  5. Hummingbird
  6. Delta Lady
  7. Prince Of Peace
  8. Give Peace a Chance
  9. Hurtsome Body
  10. Pisces Apple Lady
  11. Roll Away the Stone
  12. Masters of War (Old Masters) (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Master of Time and Space.......2007-05-15

I didn't discover this album until about 5 years ago. I heard him on Mad Dogs and Englishmen but had not thought of buying his solo albums.
This is his debut solo album and its great.
This isn't surprising since the list of guest musicians is a whos who from the 60s and 70s:
George Harrison
Eric Clapton
Steve Winwood
Chris Stainton
Klaus Voorman
Bobby Whitlock
etc...

The star though is Leon himself.
I've got to honest here, his voice may not be to everybodys taste, but I like it.
A Song For you has been covered by many people - this remains the best version.
Delta Lady is better known for the Joe Cocker version - but its Leon's song and this is great version.
Shoot out on the Plantation features Leon's distinctive Piano work (as indeed a lot of the album does) and is my favourite track. This and Dixie Lullaby are great rock 'n' roll tracks.

Theres also some great Gospel influnced Rock on this album. Such as Give Peace a Chance (this is not the Lennon song).
In the same way I Put a Spell on You is not the song Nina Simone made famous. Leon wrote all the material except the bonus track which is a slightly odd Dylan cover.

This is the album I have played the most over the last few years and at the moment I show no signs of getting bored with it!

5 out of 5 stars Leon Russell and the Shelter people.......2007-02-09

Not many studio albums ever made make you feel like you are at a live concert. This is a true gem. Great piano!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Leon Russell's First Album Contains Some Timeless Gems.......2007-01-16

Leon Russell, despite having cerebral palsy, wrote some timeless gems, several of which appear here. These include his original version of "Delta Lady", which Joe Cocker made into an FM standard (with Russell playing guitar), and "Hummin'bird", covered by Bob Seger on SMOKIN' OP'S. In addition, this album paved the way for the whole Tulsa, OK rock scene, as well as for Adult Contemporary star Rita Coolidge and disco group the Gap Band. Russell's advocacies of sanctions against Indonesia in retaliation for that country's trumped-up 2005 drug-smuggling conviction of a young Australian tourist, and increased funding for law enforcement, make this album an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.

5 out of 5 stars Master of Time and Space? Seems like an understatement........2006-12-02

Like many others, I first discovered Leon on Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen album. Although the entire album is great, Russell's performance of "Hummingbird" was an instant favorite. I liked his voice so much I had to get this album, and it was certainly money well spent. "Hummingbird" is even better here, complete with the spirited outtro chorus that really makes the song. One of the surprises was the opening track, "A Song For You," which has become something of a standard in its own right. This is truly one of the most beautiful and heartfelt love ballads I've ever heard, and an amazingly low-key way to start an album. Many people are familiar with the song "Delta Lady," which was written by Leon but originally recorded by Joe Cocker. I think it's safe to say that the Master's own amazing version of "Delta Lady" is actually better than Cocker's by a long shot (although I love both). Being his signature song, it embodies almost every style he has become known for. "Delta Lady" is not only Leon's best song, it is one of the all-time greatest songs in popular music. Another highlight is "Pisces Apple Lady," although I wish it was a little longer!

As for the rest of the album, the raucous tunes are tons of fun to listen to, and Russell is clearly a very skilled musician and songwriter. There is an equal blend of rock, blues, and gospel styles, all tinged with a bit of slightly inebriated country (the inebriation being most pronounced during "Give Peace A Chance"). It's obvious that everyone involved (many of them very famous and respected in their own right) had a blast making this album. I don't really know why some people say he's an acquired taste...if you can't acquire a taste for this there must be something wrong. A very great album, highly recommended to all.

5 out of 5 stars hank wilson returns.......2006-11-08

i had this album when it first came out in the early 70's but it got lost. glad to have it back in my collection.
Phoebe Snow
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • a gentle listen
  • Phoebe Snow
  • like new
  • For my mum.
  • A Timeless Gem
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  3. Something Real
  4. Natural Wonder
  5. Between the Lines

ASIN: B000002TVF
Release Date: 1995-07-03

Tracks:

  1. Good Times
  2. Harpo's Blues
  3. Poetry Man
  4. Either Or Both
  5. San Francisco Bay Blues
  6. I Don't Want The Night To End
  7. Take Your Children Home
  8. It Must Be Sunday
  9. No Show Tonight
  10. Easy Street ('B' Side Of Single)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a gentle listen.......2007-08-01

Phoebe's voice reminds me a stream with ripples flowing over and around the rocks. A very pleasing album.

5 out of 5 stars Phoebe Snow.......2007-07-22

An underrated, all but forgotten classic. If you only buy one Phoebe Snow album ever, buy this one. Then buy all her other albums. Includes, of course, "Poetry Man", but also has incredible songs like "either or both", "it must be Sunday" and "Harpo's Blues". Norah Jones, cover some of these songs!

5 out of 5 stars like new.......2007-05-14

it's great to be able to buy some of my old classic favorites from others who no longer listen to them

5 out of 5 stars For my mum........2007-02-27

I remember listening to the vinyl version of this with my mother. I remember hazy sunlight filtering through our hippy curtains, the flared jeans and tight tops, the feeling that something wonderful was about to happen. I remember (barely) Watergate and my dad's Monte Carlo and the constant sound of music my young parents played. That Phoebe Snow had a miserable career (and life) after this album (perhaps before) breaks my heart because it so epitomizes a time in my life and a feeling in the air from say 73-76 that there was a mellow, meloncholy force of good in the world that is now of course no where to be found.

5 out of 5 stars A Timeless Gem .......2006-07-13

I've had this CD awhile (first owned as a cassette) and played it often for years. In going through my music to see what treasures are so essential that they must be replaced, this was way high on the list. (So was another of the incomparable Snow's work, Something Real.)
Snow's VOICE is impossible to easily characterize, so I won't try. But she is, simply put, a unique and brilliant interpreter of songs, not a mere singer. Whatever the emotion of the song, she captures it completely and conveys it so intensely that you experience it as your own.
That is artistry.
The Ultimate Movie Music Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Relive you movie experiences
The Ultimate Movie Music Collection
Erich Kunzel
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
Orchestral PopOrchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
Star WarsStar Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000BFH26Y
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

  1. The Imperial March: The Empire Strikes Back
  2. Main Theme: Jurassic Park
  3. Main Title: Shakespeare In Love
  4. Themes: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  5. Main Title: The Last Of The Mohicans
  6. Theme: The Godfather
  7. Unchained Melody: Ghost
  8. Theme: Goldfinger
  9. We're Losing Him: Somewhere In Time
  10. Space Camp
  11. Opening And Closing Titles: Henry V
  12. Theme: The Thorn Birds
  13. Suite: Moonwalker
  14. The Time Of Your Life: A Bugs Life

Tracks:

  1. Batman Theme: Batman
  2. Bicycle Chase: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
  3. Suite: Independance Day
  4. Love Theme: Romeo & Juliet
  5. Theme: Back To The Future
  6. End Credits: Contact
  7. Theme: Breakfast At Tiffany's
  8. Main Theme: Star Trek
  9. May It Be And Themes: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Ring
  10. Love Theme: Cousins
  11. Sean's Theme: Minority Report
  12. I Will Wait From You: The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
  13. Theme: Rocky
  14. The Sand Volcano: The Mummy
  15. The Raider's March: Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Tracks:

  1. Theme: Mission Impossible
  2. Casablanca Suite
  3. Book Of Days: Far And Away
  4. Love Theme: Superman
  5. Tara's Theme: Gone With The Wind
  6. Don't Mess With: Z
  7. Main Title: The Mask Of Zorro
  8. Finale: Victor / Victoria
  9. Carol Ann's Theme: Poltergeist
  10. Love Theme: Star Wars: Episode ll: Attack Of The Clones
  11. Main Theme: Willow
  12. Main Title: Star Trek ll: The Wrath Of Kahn
  13. MAin Theme: On Golden Pond
  14. Theme: A Summer Place
  15. Theme: Chariots Of Fire

Tracks:

  1. Iceberg!
  2. Back To Titanic
  3. Main Themes: Hook
  4. Theme: Pink Panther
  5. Lara's: Doctor Zhivago
  6. Theme: Love Story
  7. Right Stuff
  8. Theme: Jaws
  9. When You Believe: The Prince Of Egypt
  10. Smile: Modern Times
  11. The Apollo 13 Mission
  12. Re-Entry And Splashdown: Apollo 13
  13. Main Title: Beetlejuice
  14. War: Pearl Harbor
  15. Cavatina: The Deer Hunter
  16. Throne Room And End Title: Star Wars: Episode lV: A New Hope

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Relive you movie experiences.......2006-01-24

This collection of movie themes, will allow you to relive the chilling experiences from practically all (4 CDs)of the great movies. Great movies would not be great without great music. The Cincinnati Pop with Eric Kunzel are unbeatable recordings. Every minute is more beautiful and inspiring to the next. If you love Pops music, this is the begin all, end all.
The Love Songs Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Teddy P....
  • strong collection
The Love Songs Collection
Teddy Pendergrass
Manufacturer: The Right Stuff
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Quiet StormQuiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music
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  5. Love Songs

ASIN: B00011V8B8
Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

  1. Come Go With Me
  2. When Somebody Loves
  3. Love TKO
  4. Can't We Try
  5. I Miss You
  6. Turn Off The Lights
  7. Close The Door
  8. Do Me
  9. Is It Still Good To Ya
  10. All I Need Is You
  11. The More I Get, The More I Want
  12. You're My Latest Greatest Inspiration
  13. Heaven Only Knows
  14. The Love I Lost
  15. Only To You
  16. It's You I Love
  17. It's Time For Love

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Teddy P...........2005-04-21

His deep-rooted soul and sexy singing burst onto the scene when others were still doing 4 part harmonies, wearing galactic costumes and practicing cheographed steps! He gave to women what no other male solo performer had ever given them; hot, melting, dripping raw sensuality on wax! His "For Women" only concerts were bold, legendary and always Sold Out! Not many artists present or past can touch that! His "Live" shows were something to behold!

This is a nice collection of his "love-making jams" and well worth the investment of your money! It's one solid song after the other...and further illustrates what's missing today with so many soul singers! Good music, good writing and good delivery! His performance on the Ashford and Simpson penned "Is It Still Good To Ya" is enough to make you stop what you're doing and turn the volume all the way up! And my all time favorite TP song is here too "Can't We Try." This CD goes beyond enjoyable, it's just plain necessary for any real soul collection!

5 out of 5 stars strong collection.......2004-02-02

Teddy Pendergrass brought flavor to these cuts.His voice truly is smoking on these cuts. they are as fresh now as when they dropped back in the day.the production&Instrumentation go hand in hand with the Gritty vibe that Teddy Pendergrass brings.
The Whispers - Greatest Hits [Capitol]
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • expect the best
  • The Mighty Whispers
  • Magnificent collection!!!!!!!
  • The Whispers Greatest Hits
  • solid soul
The Whispers - Greatest Hits [Capitol]
The Whispers
Manufacturer: The Right Stuff
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002UMJ
Release Date: 1997-06-03

Tracks:

  1. One For The Money (Part 1)
  2. Living Together (In Sin)
  3. (Let's Go) All The Way
  4. (Olivia) Lost And Turned Out
  5. And The Beat Goes On
  6. Lady
  7. It's A Love Thing
  8. This Kind Of Lovin'
  9. In The Raw
  10. Tonight
  11. Keep On Lovin' Me
  12. Contagious
  13. Rock Steady
  14. Just Gets Better With Time
  15. Innocent
  16. My Heart Your Heart
  17. Is It Good To You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars expect the best.......2007-06-26

This is the whispers, what do you expect. CD packed with nice tracks. What else can you say about this group-they just get better and better with time.

4 out of 5 stars The Mighty Whispers.......2006-03-13

These guys have a ton of hits.
Full of power, high energy and soul. Great dance music, even for my two daughters of 2 and 3 1/2 years of age!

5 out of 5 stars Magnificent collection!!!!!!!.......2005-03-07

I have gotten several copies of this album, the CD and cassette collections, to play at home and in my car, the past several years! But this is a magnificent representation of their music career of 2 decades of hits! The Whispers were willing to update their sound every album they did according to the trends of the moment, yet pulled it off. And The Beat Goes On is still funky, but so are underrated songs like Olivia, All The Way, Contagious, Innocent and others. Rock Steady still rocks a strong 18 years later! Lady is still a beautiful love ballad. I still like the dramatic yet funky instrumental section of Keep on Lovin' Me after the second chorus, which provides body to the song. Even the 3 offerings from 1990's More Of The Night showed the Whispers still in top form, a rarity that they can match with longtime groups The Temptations, the Four Tops and Kool and The Gang. Capitol did a fine job collecting their Solar and Capitol Records hits for this 75-minute album!

5 out of 5 stars The Whispers Greatest Hits.......2004-05-17

This is my favorite cd. The whipers have good beats and sing very good as well, how come they are thought of very little. They deserve much more for this musical masterpiece.

Highlights of this cd are: Living together(In sin), And the beat goes on, Its a love thing, Tonight( my favorite song on here) and Rock steady.

The Whispers changed musical styles all the time but never failed to get me dancin. There are no bad songs on here. If you like R and B you will love this. I am only fourteen and I like this music. Pick this up right away. You wont be dissapointed.

5 out of 5 stars solid soul.......2003-01-16

For those who may only know R&B legends The Whispers from the Babyface-penned hit "Rock Steady," circa 1987, this collection will be an eye-opener. The Whispers have been making consistent, soulful music for over three decades. The "Greatest Hits" collection covers a good chunk of their best material from the mid 1970s up to the early 1990s. The vocals are always smooth and the musical styles range from Philly soul to disco to electro-funk to quiet storm. It's a historic and excellent look back at what music sounded like before hip-hop became the grammar of R&B music.

Highlights include "(Olivia) Lost and Turned Out," a live concert favorite (and possibly the smoothest vocals ever on a song about prostitution), "And The Beat Goes On," a 1980 disco hit sampled by rapper Will Smith in his hit "Miami," the aforementioned "Beat," and the Gary Taylor-penned "Just Gets Better With Time."

Some of the tracks are a little dated ("Contageous," "One For the Money") but all possess the careful craftsmanship and understated but soulful vocals that have made The Whispers popular over the years. If you're a casual fan, buy this without hesitation. If you're a serious fan, this is a good place to start.

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