Doo Wop (That Thing) [CD-single]

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1. Doo Wop (That Thing)
2. Lost Ones

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Doo Wop (That Thing) [CD-single]

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Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • good as i remember
  • The Greatest!
  • Drity Dancing the orginal
  • A Nice Album.
  • Still love the movie ... still love the soundtrack
 Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000002W9Q
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. (I've Had) The Time Of My Life - Jennifer Warnes
  2. Be My Baby - The Ronettes
  3. She's Like the Wind - Patrick Swayze
  4. Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen
  5. Stay - Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs
  6. Yes - Merry Clayton
  7. You Don't Own Me - The Blow Monkeys
  8. Hey Baby - Bruce Channel
  9. Overload - Zappacosta
  10. Love Is Strange - Mickey And Sylvia
  11. Where Are You Tonight? - Tom Johnston
  12. In The Still Of The Night - The Five Satins

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If film and music fans sometimes wonder why soundtracks are often little more than pastiches of past pop hits and chart flavors of the moment, it's largely due to the blockbuster success of releases like this collection from 1987's surprise Patrcik Swayze/Jennifer Grey romantic hit. The film's retro-romantic concerns came shrewdly wrapped in a (largely manufactured) dance craze conceit tailor-made for such pop chestnuts as the Ronettes' "Be My Baby," the Zodiacs' "Stay," and the Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night." Mickey and Sylvia once again argued that "Love Is Strange"--if not quite as strained as Swayze's own attempt at balladry, "She's Like the Wind." Eric Carmen's "Hungry Eyes" showcased the former Raspberries leader to good effect, but the real soundtrack sweepstakes winner here was the Jennifer Warnes/Bill Medley duet "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." That performance not only won the Best Original Song Oscar the following year, but became one of the era's most performed songs and a ubiquitous radio staple. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars good as i remember.......2007-05-04

brings me back to my teen years - the music is as good now as it was then.

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest!.......2007-04-11

This is an all time classic! I love all of the songs on here and can think of what part of the movie they were played at.This is a must have for any Dirty Dancing fan!

5 out of 5 stars Drity Dancing the orginal.......2007-01-30

great movie and great soundtrack."Remember nobody puts baby in the corner"

5 out of 5 stars A Nice Album........2007-01-26

It really feels good to have this album. I know this should come with the hits not included in the first volume but it's nice. This is a nice addition to the soundtracks collection.

2 out of 5 stars Still love the movie ... still love the soundtrack.......2006-11-03

"Dirty Dancing" is still one of my favorite movies of all time. It managed to have a plot and wonderful music. You just can't sit still when this music is playing.
The Ultimate Rock & Roll Collection: The 50's
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • OK cd but not exactly what I was looking for
  • the ultimate rock and roll collection of the 50's
  • Tarot Card Collector
  • Another great CD
  • The best single CD of 50s Rock. Well worth the price.
 The Ultimate Rock & Roll Collection: The 50's
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Manufacturer: Collectables
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ASIN: B00005JG86
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

  1. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
  2. Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
  3. Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners
  4. At The Hop - Danny & The Juniors
  5. Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
  6. Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home) - The Impalas
  7. Tell Me Why - Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
  8. It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
  9. For Your Love - Ed Townsend
  10. Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
  11. Sea Of Love - Phil Phillips
  12. Chances Are - Johnny Mathis
  13. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
  14. Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
  15. This I Swear - The Skyliners
  16. It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
  17. Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
  18. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  19. Pledging My Love - Johnny Ace
  20. La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
  21. Shout! (Parts 1 & 2) - The Isley Brothers
  22. Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny
  23. Love Potion #9 - The Clovers
  24. Chapel Bells - The Fascinators
  25. Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars OK cd but not exactly what I was looking for.......2007-07-13

I wanted a really upbeat mix from the 60s and even though the songs on this cd aren't bad, most of them are slower which wasn't what I was looking for for myself.

5 out of 5 stars the ultimate rock and roll collection of the 50's.......2007-05-15

A very good mix of songs and artists. Good to listen while travelling.

5 out of 5 stars Tarot Card Collector.......2006-07-10

I loved adding these to my collection. The 50s theme is delightful. I sent a deck of these to my sister as part of a 50s birthday package. She said, "Sorry I haven't worked much with tarot for some time but I'll give them a try." She found the cards,instruction book, and recipes to be delightful. I feel these are a prize for collectors and a great gift.

5 out of 5 stars Another great CD.......2006-06-30

It was a 50th anniv. gift. The couple enjoyed the music and then danced to the music.

5 out of 5 stars The best single CD of 50s Rock. Well worth the price........2003-05-12

The best single CD of 50s Rock, and 25 songs too! Well worth the price.

All songs are original hits by original artists.

Of 55 CDs of 1950s songs that I own, this is easily the best.

1/4/06 Update: Whoever put this collection together did more than simply pick songs based on sales charts, because two of my personal favorites that didn't chart very high ("Love Potion No. 9" and "Shout") are included.
41 Original Hits From The Soundtrack Of American Graffiti
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Music of an Entire Era
  • Gets the Party Going !
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  • 41 original hits from ameican graffiti
  • The Greatest Movie Soundtrack of 50s & early 60s Classics
 41 Original Hits From The Soundtrack Of American Graffiti
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ASIN: B000002O81
Release Date: 1993-06-22

Tracks:

  1. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley And The Comets
  2. Sixteen Candles - The Crests
  3. Runaway - Del Shannon
  4. Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
  5. That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly
  6. Fanny Mae - Buster Brown
  7. At The Hop - Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids
  8. She's So Fine - Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids
  9. The Stroll - The Diamonds
  10. See You In September - The Tempos
  11. Surfin' Safari - The Beach Boys
  12. He's The Great Imposter - The Fleetwoods
  13. Almost Grown - Chuck Berry
  14. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
  15. Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
  16. Peperment Twist - Joey Dee & The Starlighters
  17. Barbara Anne - The Regents
  18. Book Of Love - The Monotones
  19. Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly
  20. Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey
  21. The Great Pretender - The Platters

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  1. Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino
  2. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  3. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
  4. Get A Job - The Silhouettes
  5. To The Aisle - The Five Satins
  6. Do You Wanna Dance - Bobby Freeman
  7. Party Doll - Buddy Knox
  8. Come Go With Me - The Del-Vikings
  9. You're Sixteen-You're Beautiful (And You're Mine) - Johnny Burnette
  10. Love Potion No. 9 - The Clovers
  11. Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners
  12. Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
  13. Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
  14. Crying In The Chapel - Sonny Till & The Orioles
  15. A Thousand Miles Away - The Heartbeats
  16. Heart And Soul - The Cleftones
  17. Green Onions - Booker T. & The M.G's
  18. Only You (And You Alone) - The Platters
  19. Goodnight, Well It's Time To Go - The Spaniels
  20. All Summer Long - The Beach Boys

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For those of us who grew up in the '70s, this drive-in compilation of '50s and '60s rock and doo-wop, complete with Wolfman Jack introductions, was our introduction to this music. There are 41 jukebox hits here, and every one of them is a classic of its time (although two tracks--"At the Hop" and "She's so Fine" are covers by the revival band Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids). In his 1973 movie, director George Lucas used the music (and the presence of mysterious deejay Wolfman) as the AM-radio soundtrack to one night in suburban California, 1962. The idea was to capture and sustain an end-of-summer, end-of-innocence mood that's in the air throughout the picture-- not as a shortcut to establishing a period (as in Robert Zemeckis'Forrest Gump). There's an awful lot of spontaneous energy in these tunes--from Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, to the Platters and the Clovers and the Del-Vikings, to the Crests and the Beach Boys--and also just a hint of melancholy that goes down very nicely with a burger, shake, and fries. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Music of an Entire Era.......2007-05-03

I loved the movie and I love the soundtrack. It's amazing to hear so many great songs and bands of the past all together at once.
The soundtrack truly embodies an entire era of music, the mood and feel of which anyone who listens can feel. You are drawn into it by listening and just plain feel good during it, the songs are some of the most remembered and loved of all time.
This movie started or at least kept alive that trend of letting music be another character and being a significant part of the story. George Lucas, i and I'm sure everyone else believe, accomplished his goal. To make a movie that dealt with, among other things, coming of age; and to let music be a huge part of that story. You wouldn't have American Graffiti without all of these great songs of the olden days. They made that movie great.

5 out of 5 stars Gets the Party Going !.......2007-04-23

Great fun in this collection of great Classic songs.

Getting right to the point, this CD is an essential addition to any music lover's collection.
Buy it and get the party mood going ! :)

5 out of 5 stars Classic.......2007-01-21

This is a fantastic soundtrack. The oldies are fading away from every day radio. Now is the time to buy CD's like this to keep that era alive.

5 out of 5 stars 41 original hits from ameican graffiti.......2007-01-12

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL..it makes the movie come to life in the car...it brings Wolf Man Jack back into our lives...he is missed

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest Movie Soundtrack of 50s & early 60s Classics.......2007-01-09

41 original hits from the soundtrack of American Graffiti, every song in the movie on 2 CDs, excellent classic Rock 'n' Roll & R/B from the 50s & early 60s, featuring Bill Haley & the Comets, Buddy Holly, The Platters, Chuck Berry, The Monotones, Del Shannon & many more
The Very Best of the Drifters
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Excellent compilation but not remastered
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  • All mono recordings
 The Very Best of the Drifters
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Release Date: 1993-04-20

Tracks:

  1. There Goes My Baby
  2. (If You Cry) True Love, True Love
  3. Dance With Me
  4. This Magic Moment
  5. Save The Last Dance For Me
  6. I Count The Tears
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  10. When My Little Girl Is Smiling
  11. Up On The Roof
  12. On Broadway
  13. I'll Take You Home
  14. Under The Boardwalk
  15. I've Got Sand In My Shoes
  16. Saturday Night At The Movies

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A by-the-numbers, chronological collection that hits all the commercial highlights of the Drifters' Golden Era (1959-64)--after the frequently dazzling early records with Clyde McPhatter, but featuring the consummate vocal stylings of Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis, Johnny Moore, and more on 16 memorable hits. Among the pinnacles: "There Goes My Baby," the record whose unsettling, soaring strings launched the soul era; the romantic perfection of "Save the Last Dance for Me," "This Magic Moment," and the contagiously catchy, Latin-bouncing "Sweets for My Sweet;" and the eternally evocative cityscapes of "Up on the Roof," "Under the Boardwalk," and the stark, gritty "On Broadway." Sleepers include the heartrending Bacharach ballad "Please Stay," "I Count the Tears" (ripped off later on the Grass Roots hit "Let's Live for Today"), and "When My Little Girl Is Smiling," on which strings foreshadow the folk-rock movement. An ideal starter kit on these seminal uptown soul pioneers; those seeking further revelations (and there are plenty of them) are referred to Rockin' & Driftin': The Drifters Box. --Ken Barnes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful Music.......2007-08-01

As far as I'm concerned songs numbered 1, 4, 5, 11, 12, and 14 are, in themselves, enough to make this CD a bargain for the listed price. Anything else you may like is an added bonus. Great voices and great music to play over and over again.

4 out of 5 stars GOOD SONGS AND VALUE.......2007-01-12

this cd has a good sound and variety of their greatest hits. you must be a drifter's fan to enjoy this one.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation but not remastered.......2006-09-20

The sound is excellent but this is not a remastered compilation as some reviewers have claimed. It is an AAD recording made from the original singles masters.

5 out of 5 stars The joy of being 'up on the roof '.......2006-06-12

The Drifters have a number of very good songs, including 'Under the Boardwalk' and 'Broadway'.But they have, and this is the reason I am writing this review one of the greatest of all songs of their time, the incredible 'Upon the Roof'.
This song is one which simply lifts the spirit up in tremendous joy. And it is one of those songs which can be heard over and over again without ever seeming to lose its freshness.

3 out of 5 stars All mono recordings.......2006-04-10

I was quite disappointed with this CD and Ben E King's " The Best
Of" because both are mono records. Except when I heard the songs
back then on the radio, on most LP's- released in the 60's-
all of their recordings were in full stereo. The songs are
great, no doubt, but should I have known this before I would
have chosen other "greatest hits" compilations in stereo.
The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • What a waste of money this was......
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 The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968
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ASIN: B000002IQU
Release Date: 1991-04-30

Tracks:

  1. Fool In Love - Veltones
  2. 'Cause I Love You - Carla & Rufus
  3. Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
  4. You Make Me Feel So Good - The Chips
  5. A Love Of My Own - Carla Thomas
  6. Last Night - Mar-Keys
  7. I Didn't Believe - Rufus & Friend
  8. I'm Going Home - Prince Conley
  9. (Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck - Carla Thomas
  10. Morning After - Mar-Keys
  11. The Life I Live - Barbara Stephens
  12. About Noon - Mar-Keys
  13. Burnt Biscuits - Triumphs
  14. I Kinda Think He Does - Carla Thomas
  15. Foxy - Mar-Keys
  16. You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bel
  17. Formula Of Love - William Bell
  18. Goofin' Off - Macy Skipper
  19. Wait A Minute - Barbara Stephens
  20. Sunday Jealous - Nick Charles
  21. That's The Way It Is With Me - Barbara Stephens
  22. No Tears - The Tonettes
  23. Pop-Eye Stroll - Mar-Keys
  24. The Three Dogwoods - Nick Charles
  25. Why Should I Suffer With The Blues - The Canes
  26. Whot's Happenin'! - Mar-Keys
  27. Just Across The Street - The Del-Rios
  28. There's A Love - The Del-Rios
  29. Can't Ever Let You Go - Rufus Thomas

Tracks:

  1. Green Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
  2. Behave Yourself - Booker T. & The MGs
  3. Any Other Way - William Bell
  4. I'll Bring It Home To You - Carla Thomas
  5. Sack-O-Woe - Mar-Keys
  6. These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
  7. Teardrop Sea - The Tonettes
  8. The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  9. Jelly Bread - Booker T. & The MGs
  10. I Told You So - William Bell
  11. Bo-Time - Mar-Keys
  12. Home Grown - Booker T. & The MGs
  13. My Imaginary Guy - Deanie Parker & The Valadors
  14. Just As I Thought - William Bell
  15. What A Fool I've Been - Carla Thomas
  16. The Hawg, Part One - Eddie Kirk
  17. Don't Be Afraid Of Love - Oscar Mack
  18. That's My Guy - Cheryl & Pam Johnson
  19. Chinese Checkers - Booker T. & The MGs
  20. Somebody Mentioned Your Name - William Bell
  21. What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
  22. That's What My Heart Needs - Otis Redding
  23. What Can It Be - The Astors
  24. Bango - Billy & The King Bees
  25. Them Bones - Eddie Kirk
  26. Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  27. I'll Show You - William Bell

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  1. Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding
  2. Gee Whiz It's Christmas - Carla Thomas
  3. Mo' Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
  4. Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman
  5. Can Your Monkey Do The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  6. You Won't Do Right - Bobby Marchan
  7. Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home) - The Drapels
  8. Each Step I Take - Deanie Parker
  9. The Honey Dripper - The Van-Dells
  10. Who Will It Be Tomorrow - William Bell
  11. Come To Me - Otis Redding
  12. Don't Leave Me This Way - Otis Redding
  13. I Don't Want You Anymore - Eddie Jefferson
  14. Restless - The Cobras
  15. Somebody Stole My Dog - Rufus Thomas
  16. Big Party - Barbara & The Browns
  17. That's Really Some Good - Rufus & Carla
  18. Night Time Is The Right Time - Rufus & Carla
  19. Security - Otis Redding
  20. Dream Girl - Oscar Mack
  21. Closer To My Baby - Dorothy Williams
  22. I've Got No Time To Lose - Carla Thomas
  23. Young Man - The Drapels
  24. Soul Dressing - Booker T. & The MGs
  25. After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene
  26. Can't Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter
  27. Bush Bash - Mar-Keys
  28. Please Return To Me - The Fleets

Tracks:

  1. Jump Back - Rufus Thomas
  2. Chained And Bound - Otis Redding
  3. In My Heart - Barbara & The Browns
  4. Spunky - Johnny Jenkins
  5. Bar B-Q - Wendy Rene
  6. The Sidewalk Surf - Mad Lads
  7. Can't Be Still - Booker T. & The MGs
  8. A Woman's Love - Carla Thomas
  9. Yank Me (Doodle) - Baracudas
  10. That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
  11. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
  12. Don't Let Her Be Your Baby - Del-Rays
  13. Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
  14. My Lover - Barbara & The Browns
  15. Got You On My Mind - The Admirals
  16. How Do You Quit (Someone You Love) - Carla Thomas
  17. Biggest Fool In Town - Gorgeous George
  18. Banana Juice - Mar-Keys
  19. Little Sally Walker - Rufus Thomas
  20. A Place Nobody Can Find - Sam & Dave
  21. Goodnight Baby - Sam & Dave
  22. Boot-Leg - Booker T. & The MGs
  23. Outrage - Booker T. & The MGs
  24. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
  25. I'm Depending On You - Otis Redding
  26. Candy - Astors
  27. Give You What I Got - Wendy Rene

Tracks:

  1. Stop! Look What You're Doin' - Carla Thomas
  2. Willy Nilly - Rufus Thomas
  3. Don't Have To Shop Around - Mad Lads
  4. Crying All By Myself - William Bell
  5. I Take What I Want - Sam & Dave
  6. When You Move You Lose - Rufus & Carla
  7. Respect - Otis Redding
  8. Make It Me - The Premiers
  9. The World Is Round - Rufus Thomas
  10. In The Twilight Zone - The Astors
  11. Blue Groove - Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads
  12. You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam & Dave
  13. Grab This Thing (Part 1) - The Mar-Keys
  14. Be My Lady - Booker T. & The MGs
  15. Comfort Me - Carla Thomas
  16. I Can't Turn You Loose - Otis Redding
  17. Just One More Day - Otis Redding
  18. I Want Someone - The Mad Lads
  19. Birds & Bees - Rufus & Carla
  20. Philly Dog - The Mar-Keys
  21. I Had A Dream - Johnnie Taylor
  22. Satisfaction - Otis Redding
  23. Things Get Better - Eddie Floyd
  24. I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson
  25. Hot Dog - Four Shells
  26. Let Me Good To You - Carla Thomas
  27. Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam and Dave

Tracks:

  1. Laundromat Blues - Albert King
  2. Sugar Sugar - Mad Lads
  3. Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) - William Bell
  4. Marching Off To War - William Bell
  5. My Lover's Prayer - Otis Redding
  6. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) - Mable John
  7. I Got to Love Somebody's Baby - Johnnie Taylor
  8. I Want A Girl - Mad Lads
  9. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
  10. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
  11. My Sweet Potato - Booker T. & The MGs
  12. Booker Loo - Booker T. & The MGs
  13. Oh, Pretty Woman - Albert King
  14. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody - Sam & Dave
  15. Never Like This Before - William Bell
  16. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) - Otis Redding
  17. Patch My Heart - Mad Lads
  18. Sisters' Got A Boyfriend - Rufus Thomas
  19. Come To Me Darling - Ruby Johnson
  20. When My Love Comes Down - Ruby Johnson
  21. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  22. Crosscut Saw - Albert King
  23. Little Bluebird - Johnnie Taylor
  24. Toe Hold - Johnnie Taylor
  25. Jingle Bells - Booker T. & The MGs

Tracks:

  1. You Got Me Hummin' - Sam & Dave
  2. You're Taking Up Another Man's Place - Mable John
  3. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Carla Thomas
  4. Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man) - Charmels
  5. Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You) - Carla Thomas
  6. Raise Your Hand - Eddie Floyd
  7. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Johnnie Taylor
  8. I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Mad Lads
  9. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave
  10. Let Me Down Slow - Bobby Wilson
  11. Hip Hug - Her - Booker T. & The MGs
  12. Everybody Loves A Winner - William Bell
  13. Mini-Skirt Minnie - Sir Mack Rice
  14. When Tomorrow Comes - Carla Thomas
  15. The Spoiler - Eddie Purrell
  16. I Love You More Than Words Can Say - Otis Redding
  17. If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) - Ruby Johnson
  18. Same Time Same Place - Mable John
  19. Tramp - Otis & Carla
  20. Soul Finger - Bar-Kays
  21. Knuckelhead - Bar-Kays
  22. Shake - Otis Redding
  23. Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
  24. Soothe Me - Sam & Dave
  25. I Can't Stand Up - Sam & Dave
  26. Don't Rock The Boat - Eddie Floyd

Tracks:

  1. My Inspiration - Mad Lads
  2. Love Sickness - Sir Mack Rice
  3. Sophisticated Sissy - Rufus Thomas
  4. I'll Always Have Faith In You - Carla Thomas
  5. How Can You Mistreat The One You Love - Jeanne & The Darlings
  6. Love Is Doggone Good Thing - Eddie Floyd
  7. Groovin' - Booker T. & The MGs
  8. Slim Jenkins Place - Booker T. & The MGs
  9. Glory Of Love - Otis Redding
  10. I'm A Big Girl Now - Mable John
  11. Wait You Dog - Mable John
  12. You Can't Get Away From It - Johnnie Taylor
  13. Eloise (Hang On In There) - William Bell
  14. Knock On Wood - Otis & Carla
  15. I'm Glad To Do It - C.L. Blast
  16. C.L. Blast/Double Up - C.L. Blast
  17. You Can't Run Away From Your Heart - Judy Clay
  18. I'll Gladly Take You Back - Charmels
  19. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  20. Daddy Didn't Tell Me - Astors
  21. Give Everybody Some - Bar-Kays
  22. On A Saturday Night - Eddie Floyd
  23. Don't Hit Me No More - Mable John
  24. Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed - Johnnie Taylor
  25. Winter Snow - Booker T. & The MGs
  26. Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday - William Bell
  27. What'll I Do For Satisfaction - Johnny Daye
  28. Pick Up The Pieces - Carla Thomas

Tracks:

  1. Down Ta My House - Rufus Thomas
  2. As Long As I've Got You - Charmels
  3. Soul Girl - Jeanne & The Darlings
  4. Cold Feet - Albert King
  5. Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
  6. Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
  7. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  8. Don't Pass Your Judgement - Memphis Nomads
  9. Lovey Dovey - Otis & Carla
  10. I Got A Sure Thing - Ollie & The Nightingales
  11. Big Bird - Eddie Floyd
  12. A Hard Day's Night - Bar-Kays
  13. Next Time - Johnnie Taylor
  14. A Tribute To A King - William Bell
  15. Every Man Ought To Have A Woman - William Bell
  16. Able Mable - Mable John
  17. The Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
  18. I Think I Made A Boo Boo - Rufus Thomas
  19. What Will Later On Be Like - Jeanne & The Darlings
  20. Hang Me Now - Jeanne & The Darlings
  21. Soul Power - Derek Martin
  22. Bring Your Love Back To Me - Linda Lyndell
  23. A Dime A Dozen - Carla Thomas
  24. Whatever Hurts You - Mad Lads
  25. The Happy Song (Dum Dum) - Otis Redding
  26. (I Love) Lucy - Albert King
  27. I Ain't Particualar - Johnnie Taylor

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Do you really want this?.......2007-04-17

If you're reading this, you probably don't need me to tell you about how great the music was that came out of Stax records in the 60s. What you probably do want to know is if you should plunk down $100 of your hard-earned money for this box set.

If you're not already a fan of Stax or 60s soul, this probably isn't the best place to start. Check out the 4-disc Stax Story, which includes 3 discs of primo Memphis soul and a disc of killer live tracks. If you're left wanting more, this singles collection is the next step.

Next, you should know that you're not getting nine discs of solid gold. There is some filler, but amazingly little. If you enjoy discovering obscure or hidden nuggets, there's a whole gold mine waiting for you here. During the years covered here, the quality control at Stax seems to have been set at an incredibly high level.

Finally, note the dates in the title. This set ends in 1968, when Stax records dissolved its partnership with Atlantic. This box is released by Atlantic, so it also ends in 1968, although Stax continued releasing music into the mid-70s. This is something that will drive completists crazy, although it's not a deal-breaker, at least in my opinion. Following Otis Redding's death in 1968, the music coming out of Stax gradually became smoother and more orchestrated, so the music collected here is mostly the grittier, hard-grooving Stax. That said, though, this set won't get you the gems that did come out of late period Stax, so if you're looking for classics like the Staples Singers' "Respect Yourself" or "I'll Take You There," Jean Knight's "Mr. Big Stuff," Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft," or Linda Lydell's "What a Man"--all classic, well known songs--you won't find them here.

5 out of 5 stars Stax/Volt is monumental!.......2006-06-05

"Knock On Wood", "Soul Man", "Gee Whiz", "Green Onions,"
"Last Night", "Hold On I'm Comin'", "Walkin' The Dog" and
"Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay." What do all these songs have in common? Sure, they're great soul and rhythm & blues tunes, but something more. What do Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding and Albert King have in common? Rhythm & blues and soul superstars, yes, but that same something is also true. These songs and these artists all recorded for the "little label that could": STAX. In the '60s, Stax became a local R&B music giant in Memphis. The company was founded and ran by Jim Stewart, a country fiddle player and former banker, who was first exposed to R&B when he recorded a local doo-wop group called the Veltones with their song, "Fool In Love." As Rufus Thomas a local disc jockey heard the song, he and daughter Carla cut "Cause I Love You", a great R&B gem for Jim. When the record got out, Atlantic Records heard this fresh new sound and got in on the distribution deal with Stax that would exist as a handshake deal to a documented deal up until May 1968. What also happened during that time? Musical history.

At nine CDs, this set offers the complete history of what made Stax absolutely phenomenal. As you listen all the way
through, hopefully not all in one sitting since it's quite exhaustive unless you end up loving it that much, you'll notice as you start from disc one the experimental stages at trying to find and develop a distinct sound and progressing towards it. Some of the songs on disc four display it and from there on all the way to disc nine, it's there and ever-driving as can be. This is the ultimate example at what a box set is all about: covering as much material as possible. That doesn't even begin to describe what's presented here; it's too good because it is what it is: complete. There are 244 tracks in all and each CD has 25+ tracks clocking in with 70+ minutes of music on each.
It's complete all right for it features every A-side released by Stax and the subsidiary Volt along with a few well-known B-sides. That means every Stax or Volt record released by the stars like Rufus Thomas, ("Walkin' The Dog", "Can Your Monkey Do The Dog", "Jump Back", "Sophisticated Sissy", etc.), Carla Thomas ("Gee Whiz", "B-A-B-Y", "Stop! Look What You're Doin'", "Pick Up The Pieces", etc.), Otis Redding ("These Arms of Mine", "Mr. Pitiful", "Respect", "Try a Little Tenderness", etc.), Booker T. & the MGs ("Green Onions", "Jelly Bread", "My Sweet Potato", "Hip-Hug Her", etc.), Sam & Dave ("You Don't Know Like I Know", "Hold On! I'm Comin', "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby", "Soul Man", etc.), Eddie Floyd ("Things Get Better", "Knock On Wood", "Raise Your Hand", "Big Bird", etc.), William Bell ("You Don't Miss Your Water", "Never Like This Before", "Share What You Got", "Eloise Hang On In There", etc.), Albert King ("Laundromat Blues", "Crosscut Saw", "Born Under A Bad Sign", "Cold Feet", etc.) plus so many, many more. So if you know that those artists who were very consistent at Stax, there's pratically a full CD's worth of their songs here spread throughout the nine discs. Whether they were hits or not, everything is here including some unusual numbers that seem to break the normal Stax scheme like Macy Skipper's "Goofin' Off" which is humorous dee-jay kind of track, Cheryl and Pam Johnson's "That's My Guy", which sounds like a show-bizzy, TV commercial kind of tune, Nick Charles' "Sunday Jealous" and "The Three Dogwoods" which sound like soft, dry pop songs of that era,
and the Del-Rays' "Don't Let Her Be Your Baby" which tries to emulate the Beatles or the Dave Clark Five. This has got everything, so calling all collectors! It comes with a little 80-page book that could be worth about $15 separately so getting this with music is a bargain. The book has liner notes about the artits, the music, some real nice photos of the stars plus a track by track listing including the original catalog number and chart position (for those applicable) for each song.

Is it worth it? Absoultely. Pricey, but worth it. Finding this kind of music is getting rarer and rarer. Especially considering that about less than of these tracks didn't chart at all. Sure, the well-known hits can be found on smaller collections. This is the only collection that I know that has all the other stuff with it. Don't worry about parting with that kind of money. Being a musician and music fan, I can't think of a better investment, and if it's something you really enjoy, that makes it even more worthwhile. Here they are preserved on CD forever.

It's more than music to listen to. It's music you can dance to and groove to. Just listen to the sizzlin' guitars, the deep, pumping bass, the tight drums, the soulfulness of the vocalists and just the whole formula of each song. The sound quality is not good...it's perfect! Though everything is in big fat mono, since these were from the master tapes used on the original 45s (hence "singles" in the name), the sound is crisp and crystal clear. It sounds amazing on a system with adjustable bass output. Just crank that bass up, baby; it's practically what makes R&B. Every song is worth listening to for they help tell the story of Stax. They are all little gems. If a record didn't chart at all or it charted very low, so what? These people made music at leisurely paces and were great improvisers and just wanted to get out there, jam and do their own thing. If it sold and it was a hit, fantastic. If not, well, it was worth a shot. There is a good balance of the fast songs as well as the slow ballads. These are practically the unsung heroes of soul music; absoultely raw, gritty, rock-solid, vital and energetic they were. It was the opposite of Motown, their seemingly unbeatable giant of a competitor that was more slick and stylized in soul music. What's important lies in the musicality of the musicians and singers. Truly, this is what soul music is all about; it tells a story and expresses every human being's innermost and outermost feelings. Musicians can learn so much from this, for everyone involved here shows true musicianship. The thing was to make people appreciate and, yes, make them move to it. You can laugh with it, cry with it, and feel absolutely "soulified." It could make everyone, young and old, black and white, get up and dance and throw their cares away. It didn't matter what they were singing like Rufus Thomas on songs that have silly-sounding titles or lyrics like "Somebody Stole My Dog", or "I Think I Made A Boo Boo", you can just get up and let the driving music move you. You can laugh, but you'll find that you're laughing because it makes you feel good. So, they weren't Dylan or Lennon & McCartney. One listen to this entire set is all it takes, and you're hooked. Give this to a six year old and he or she will be a fan for life. Really, you'll never get tired of this music. The '60s were a time of social change and civil rights awareness. If only this music could have been more well-known and all these songs could have been hits, this would have brought everyone together to dance the day and night away. There's nothing like soul music. What more is there to say except that if you would like to have just one box set for your music collection, you just found a gold mine. That being said, if American music was the equivalent of a jewelry collection, all these songs would be the rare, precious and priceless gems.
So, to quote from a Mar-Keys' song, "grab this thing" because you'll want to keep it forever. It is thee essential and complete relevance of why Stax was the "little label that could"...and did!

1 out of 5 stars What a waste of money this was.............2005-11-07

Having been a casual fan of Stax records for a few years; I decided earlier this year that I should go all out and splurge on this 9-CD box set. Big mistake.

I have many, many complaints about this set; but what it basically boils down to is that this whole set is an absolute mess. It misses many key B-sides such as Otis Redding's "Hard To Handle" and Booker T & The MG's "Tic Tac Toe"; and doesn't even include every a-side the label released, despite the title of the compilation (where are the sides that Hoyt Johnson released for the label?). The linear notes by Steve Greenberg (the man who gave us that phony "Soul Queen" Joss Stone; and the headache-inducing Baha Men) are horrible, mostly focusing on his personal opions of the artists and/or songs rather than the stories behind them. And within the sections for each disc in the booklet; they entries aren't actually arranged in any particular order (least of all the order of the tracks on the CDs, that would make too much sense). And there should've been more photos, too.

Add to this the set's main problem: the music. The fact is that most of the songs on here are really lame. Seriously. "Why did you buy it, then?" I hear you say. Well; the Stax songs I was familiar with (such as "Green Onions"; "B-A-B-Y"; "You Don't Miss Your Water"; "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"; "Soul Man"; "Born Under A Bad Sign" etc) are all great songs. "Well, why don't you like this set then" you're thinking. Answer: because the 30-or-so great songs on here are sandwiched between over 200 filler songs over 9 discs.

If you think I'm being harsh on these songs, I'm not; I can appreciate songs like Wendy Rene's "Bar-B-Q" and the Memphis Nomad's "Don't Pass Your Judgement"; but aside from a few good numbers and a few pleasent-but-dull numbers, most of the non-hits on here are pretty bad.

Basically, if you really like a Stax artist then go and buy a best-of for that artist; if your looking for a sampler of Stax's best songs, then go and buy the 4-CD Stax Story; don't bother with this one.

5 out of 5 stars AN EDUCATION IN SOUL MUSIC 101.......2003-07-09

I bought this set originally as individual CD's but thankfully was able to trade them in once I found out it had been boxed and got it with the Atlantic 8 CD box. They complement each other quite well with very minimal repition between the two sets. Originally this Stax/Volt set was released as a LP Sized box set with an appropriately sized booklet, so my review is based on that format. This set contains all of the Stax/Volt single "A" sides and key "B" sides to boot between the years 1959 and 1968 when Stax/Volt & Atlantic parted ways. The book is extremely informative, with great colour photos of original labels and the artists in question. I'm assuming it has maintained the same level of thoroughness in it's smaller format judging by the photo above. Like the Atlantic box this is an essential collection that serious music collectors should have and an incredible education on the roots of black soul music. Being Australian I hadn't heard 95% of this or the Atlantic stuff before with the odd Otis Redding, Booket T. & The MG's & Sam And Dave tracks reaching the airwaves or record shelves here. It's only with adult hindsight that I was able to delve backwards to investigate further.. I was in "Time Warp" mode back in the late 80's/Early 90's thanks to a similarly named Record store here in Sydney. This set is lovingly compiled and most of the tracks reveal a gritiness missing from today's so-called version of R & B (don't start me on that!) There isn't a lot I can add that my fellow reviewers haven't already stated. From one stand point this music is probably very personal to those who grew up listening to it (like the Beatles for me). But I love soul music too and to hear the grooves put out by that Stax/Volt house band puts so many others to shame for sheer quality and toughness. There are probably those who don't understand the difference between Motown & Stax/Volt/Atlantic. From an Aussie view, it's like comparing the Beatles & the Stones.. The Beatles would be Motown (slick & professional, great sounding records but tough when need be - they were fans of and influenced partly by that label) while the Stones would Stax/Volt/Atlantic (not as slick in appearance, rough on the edges but bluesy & gritty - most of their influences came from the deep south & Chicago blues). I hope that make sense. I've wanted to get the other 2 Stax sets for a while and maybe down the track I will..it's on my 5 year wishlist plan! That said buy this set for some thoroughly great music and an insight into a great label's massive but very important legacy.

5 out of 5 stars Whew!.......2003-03-23

Probably the greatest box set there is. Out of all the tracks there are only two out and out duds - the Nick Charles ones. What is so amazing about this set is the incredible continuity of quality. Booker T. and the MG's....this truly is their legacy. What fabulous musicians...the tastiest that ever scratched their sound into vinyl. All of the Stax classics are here (Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Bookert T.,Albert King, Bar Kays, etc.) but the real treat are the ones that I was never aware of (William Bell, Mable John, The Astors, Gorgeous George). This is maybe the only huge box seat that is worth the dough.
Dion & Belmonts - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Dion & Belmonts - Greatest Hits
Dion & the Belmonts
Manufacturer: Repertoire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025AZ7
Release Date: 1999-09-27

Tracks:

  1. The Wanderer-
  2. A Teenager In Love
  3. Runaround Sue
  4. Where Or When
  5. Lonely Teenager
  6. I Wonder Why
  7. Lovers Who Wander
  8. No One Knows
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  14. Drip Drop
  15. Ths Little Girl
  16. Sandy
  17. In The Still Of The Night
  18. Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw
  19. The Majestic
  20. Abraham Martin And John

Album Description

20 of the teen idol's biggest chart hits for the Laurie & Columbia labels from 1958-68, both with & without his group The Belmonts. All tracks are digitally remastered & include 'The Wanderer', 'I Wonder Why', 'Runaround Sue', 'Donna The Primadonna', 'A Teenager In Love' & 'Abraham Martin And John'. 1999 release.

Album Details

Superior digitally remastered collection that has all his greats from 'The Wanderer', 'Teenager in Love' and 'Runaround Sue' to 'Abraham, Martin & John'.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Dion.......2007-07-31

Dion, Dion & the Belmonts always made our Sock Hop playlist in the 60's. Romantic and very jiveable.

5 out of 5 stars Dion & the Belmonts CD.......2007-05-12

I have very much enjoyed listening to this CD. It has a variety of music by the group and I would recommend to anyone who likes to listen to music of their youth.

5 out of 5 stars Dion CD a hit!.......2007-04-05

If you're a Dion fan don't miss this CD. All the hits including my favourite - Donna the Prima Donna.

5 out of 5 stars Dion & the Belmonts Greatest Hits.......2007-03-16

Excellent quality and music. I grew up to the sounds of the 50's and 60's and this is the real stuff. I've always been a big fan of Dion and I find myself singing and moving around in the car while I'm listening to this CD. Highly recommend it for fans of this music.

5 out of 5 stars A "must have" for any Dion fan.......2007-03-14

Great songs. Great quality sound. A fantastic value! I just wish "That's My Desire" had been included.
The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
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 The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
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Manufacturer: Shout Factory
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00074CBFQ
Release Date: 2005-01-18

Tracks:

  1. Why Do Fools Fall In Love - The Teenagers, featuring Frankie Lymon
  2. I Wonder Why - Dion & The Belmonts
  3. Come Go With Me - The Dell Vikings
  4. In The Still Of The Nite - The Five Satins
  5. Since I Dont Have You - The Skyliners, With Lenny Martin & The Orchestra
  6. Sincerely - The Moonglows
  7. The Great Pretender - The Platters
  8. Trickle, Trickle - The Videos
  9. 16 Candles - The Crests
  10. Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - The Penguins
  11. When You Dance - The Turbans
  12. Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite - Spaniels
  13. Speedoo - The Cadillacs, With Jesse Powell Orchestra
  14. Get A Job - The Silhouettes
  15. Island Of Love - The Sheppards
  16. For Your Precious Love - Jerry Butler & The Impressions
  17. Little Star - The Elegants
  18. So Fine - The Fiestas

Tracks:

  1. A Teenager In Love - Dion & The Belmonts
  2. Theres A Moon Out Tonight - The Capris
  3. Remember Then - The Earls
  4. Daddys Home - Shep & The Limelites
  5. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
  6. At My Front Door - The El Dorados
  7. My True Story - The Jive Five, With Joe Rene & Orchestra
  8. Hushabye - The Mystics
  9. Little Darlin - The Diamonds
  10. Rama Lama Ding Dong - The Edsels
  11. You Belong To Me - The Duprees
  12. Unchained Melody - Vito & The Salutations
  13. I Do - The Marvelows
  14. Step By Step - The Crests
  15. Blue Moon - The Marcels
  16. Denise - Randy & The Rainbows
  17. Over The Mountain, Cross The Sea - Johnnie & Joe With Rex Garvin & His Orchestra
  18. Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
  19. Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You) - Little Caesar & The Romans

Album Description

This CD lives up to its name, offering 37 of doo-wop's greatest hits and most memorable artists. Everyone from The Dell Vikings to The Platters and The Crests to The Mystics are included. This 2-CD set strikes the perfect balance for fans of oldies and doo-wop!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars There's a Moon Out Tonight..........2007-06-01

This is a wonderful collection for those who remember the term "golden oldies". There are plenty of memories--whether real or perceived--in this extensive set. The perfect musical gift for that 60 year-old uncle you never thought could have been cool once. If you liked the soundtrack for "American Graffiti", this is right up your street.

5 out of 5 stars outstanding.......2007-03-09

covers all the best doo wop ever made I could't have made it better myself

4 out of 5 stars The Only Doo-Wop collection you'll ever need.......2007-02-16

This is a fantastic overall collection of Doo-Wop groups/songs i have heard.
This covers most of the variations of songs let alone the big hits of the day many years back

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding !.......2007-01-18

I ordered this for my husband's birthday. Now he plays it in his truck on the way to work. It's a fabulous selection of all the great songs he grew up with! Service was excellent. Many thanks - I'll order again from Amazon!

5 out of 5 stars Doo-Wop at its best........2007-01-04

After reviewing several oldies doo-wop;I chose this one because of quality of sound and artists and the great memories that it evokes.Buy it,you won't regret it.
Jersey Beat: Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
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 Jersey Beat: Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NA2AJ6
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

  1. Sherry [Disc 1]
  2. Big Girls Don't Cry [Disc 1]
  3. Walk Like A Man [Disc 1]
  4. Ain't That A Shame [Disc 1]
  5. Candy Girl [Disc 1]
  6. Marlena [Disc 1]
  7. Peanuts [Disc 1]
  8. Alone (Why Must I Be Alone) [Disc 1]
  9. Stay [Disc 1]
  10. Little Boy (In Grown Up Clothes) [Disc 1]
  11. Dawn (Go Away) [Disc 1]
  12. Big Man's World [Disc 1]
  13. Marcie [Disc 1]
  14. Silence Is Golden [Disc 1]
  15. Huggin' My Pillow [Disc 1]
  16. Ronnie [Disc 1]
  17. Rag Doll [Disc 1]
  18. Save It For Me [Disc 1]
  19. Big Man In Town [Disc 1]
  20. Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye) [Disc 1]
  21. Betrayed [Disc 1]
  22. Toy Soldier [Disc 1]
  23. Girl Come Running [Disc 1]
  24. Let's Hang On! [Disc 1]
  25. Don't Think Twice (It's All Right)[Disc 1] -- The Wonder Who?
  26. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore) [Disc 1] -- Frankie Valli
  27. (You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself [Disc 1] -- Frankie Valli
  28. Pity [Disc 1]
  29. You're Ready Now [Disc 1] -- Frankie Valli
  30. Cousin Brucie Go Go [Disc 1]

Tracks:

  1. Working My Way Back To You [Disc 2]
  2. Can't Get Enough Of You Baby [Disc 2]
  3. Everybody Knows My Name [Disc 2]
  4. Comin' Up In The World [Disc 2]
  5. Beggars Parade [Disc 2]
  6. Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'bout Me) [Disc 2]
  7. I've Got You Under My Skin [Disc 2]
  8. The Proud One [Disc 2] -- Frankie Valli
  9. Tell It To The Rain [Disc 2]
  10. Beggin' [Disc 2]
  11. Can't Take My Eyes Off You [Disc 2] -- Frankie Valli
  12. C'mon Marianne [Disc 2]
  13. Lonesome Road [Disc 2] -- The Wonder Who?
  14. Around And Around (Andaroundandaround) [Disc 2]
  15. I Make A Fool Of Myself [Disc 2]-- Frankie Valli
  16. Watch The Flowers Grow [Disc 2]
  17. Raven [Disc 2]
  18. To Give (The Reason I Live) [Disc 2]-- Frankie Valli
  19. Will You Love Me Tomorrow [Disc 2]
  20. Good-Bye Girl [Disc 2]
  21. Saturday's Father [Disc 2]
  22. Electric Stories [Disc 2]
  23. Something's On Her Mind [Disc 2]
  24. Idaho [Disc 2]
  25. Genuine Imitation Life [Disc 2]

Tracks:

  1. And That Reminds Me (My Heart Reminds Me) [Disc 3]
  2. The Girl I'll Never Know (Angels Never Fly This Low) [Disc 3] --
  3. She Gives Me Light [Disc 3]
  4. Patch Of Blue [Disc 3]
  5. Heartaches And Raindrops [Disc 3]
  6. Lay Me Down (Wake Me Up) [Disc 3]
  7. Where Are My Dreams [Disc 3]
  8. Sleeping Man [Disc 3]
  9. The Night [Disc 3]
  10. My Eyes Adored You [Disc 3] -- Frankie Valli
  11. Swearin' To God (Single Version) [Disc 3] -- Frankie Valli
  12. Who Loves You [Disc 3]
  13. Our Day Will Come (Single Version) [Disc 3] -- Frankie Valli
  14. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) [Disc 3]
  15. Silver Star (Single Version) [Disc 3]
  16. Fallen Angel [Disc 3] -- Frankie Valli
  17. Rhapsody [Disc 3]
  18. Grease [Disc 3] -- Frankie Valli
  19. East Meets West [Disc 3] -- with the Beach Boys
  20. Streetfighter [Disc 3]
  21. Hope And Glory [Disc 3]

Tracks:

  1. Big Girls Don't Cry [DVD] -- from The Steve Allen Show (2/14/63)
  2. 1964 Medley: Sherry/Walk Like A Man/Big Girls Don't Cry/Dawn (Go
  3. Working My Way Back To You [DVD] -- from Hullabaloo (2/7/66)
  4. Can't Take My Eyes Off You [DVD] -- Frankie Valli from The Bitter End
  5. Let's Hang On! [DVD] -- from Top Of The Pops (2/25/71)
  6. Saturday's Father [DVD] -- from The Kraft Music Hall (7/3/68)
  7. (You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself [DVD] -- Frankie Valli from The Joey
  8. I've Got You Under My Skin [DVD] -- from Top Of The Pops (2/25/71)
  9. Dawn (Go Away) [DVD] -- from Los Angeles Coliseum Concert (11/25/72)
  10. Who Loves You [DVD] -- Promo Film (1974)
  11. Rhapsody [DVD] -- Promo Film (1976)
  12. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) [DVD] -- Promo Film (1975)

Amazon.com

As the music and legacies of various rock legends--Elvis, the Beatles, the Stones, Dylan, the Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen--have been thoroughly celebrated, analyzed, and overanalyzed by rock critics, fans, and reissuers, the Four Seasons--New Jersey's premiere pop act before Springsteen or Bon Jovi--remained grossly overlooked and underappreciated. To the uninformed, their pre-Beatles roots--stretching back to the doo-wop era--or sure slickness might have fostered the misconception they were somehow less "hip." Musicians, however, knew better. Dylan, Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, and Brian Wilson among them thoroughly understood and appreciated the Seasons' vision, centered around their harmonies, Frankie Valli's vocal virtuosity, and the stellar work of songwriter-organist Bob Gaudio who, with producer Bob Crewe, created the now-classic Seasons sound, which withstood Beatlemania and everything afterward. The recent Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys helped sweep aside those decades of neglect by reintroducing the Four Seasons to a new audience. Rhino's magnificent package--four CDs on 84 tracks and a DVD of rare performances--explores the music that inspired it all, beginning with their 1962 debut hit "Sherry," through magnificent, timeless mini-dramas like "Dawn," "Rag Doll," and "C'mon Marianne" and tongue-in-cheek efforts like their version of Dylan's "Don't Think Twice (It's All Right)" by the "Wonder Who." Along with various rarities, the collection includes Valli's solo hits. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and "Swearin' to God" reaffirm his stature as one of that era's great vocalists. The DVD includes performances from a 1963 Steve Allen show and a 1971 appearance on Britain's Top of the Pops. --Rich Kienzle

Album Description

Featuring their biggest hits and highlighting their most interesting television performances, this compilation of Franki Valli & the Four Seasons hits is a collector's dream. The Jersey Boys were masterful musicians with unforgettable harmonies and it's all captured here.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nearly there .......2007-07-23

Great compilation box which is for me only let down by omission of 2 UK top 40 hit singles - We Can Work it out & Down the Hall

5 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!.......2007-07-21

This is one of the most comprehensive boxed sets by the Four Seasons. Not only are the well-knowns hits in this collection, but some hard-to-find gems as well...

5 out of 5 stars A master class in the legacy of The Four Seasons........2007-07-17

This is all you will ever need. This has everything you want.
"Jersey Beat" is a perfect box set covering the careers of The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli. Like many people, after seeing the remarkable "Jersey Boys", I sought out some Four Seasons music, and ordered THIS.

Jackpot.

All important (and many peripherally interesting) songs are here, remastered as good as they're probably ever going to get. Big hits, B-Sides, those weird "Wonder Who" songs...they sound glorious.

The three CD's cover "Sherry" all the way to an unusual Four Seasons-Beach Boys "duet." And it's one heck of a ride. Those early singles have not lost an ounce of their power. The 70's songs...like "Who Loves You" and "December 1963"...also hold up surprisingly well.

Classic singles abound..."Walk Like A Man", "Dawn", "Rag Doll"...even slightly cheesy material like the solo "Swearin' To God" comes to life here. I discovered other tunes to love...like "Alone" and "Opus 17".

The fourth disc is a 40-minute video compilation of a bunch of their songs, performed on various TV shows over the 60's and 70's. I promise you that you will laugh out loud watching the strange, stilted choreography, the hilarious haircuts and riotous "fashions" of the era.

But those songs still hold up.

A terrific, thick booklet accompanies the set, with great liner notes.

This box set is a master class in the legacy of The Four Seasons.

5 out of 5 stars Information needed.......2007-07-14

I know I am not using this particular forum for its intended purpose, but I hope I can be forgiven. I am writing because I want to find a website or message board where I can communicate with Frankie Valli/Four Seasons fans. I have a particular question that I want to be able to post to a large number of fans at one time. So can someone please provide a website address or link where I can find such a message board. Thanks!

5 out of 5 stars Five star collection, with one gripe.......2007-07-14

"Jersey Beat...The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons" is a wonderful, thoughtfully put together box that finally gives the boys their long overdue credit. My only gripe with the box is that Disc One contains far too much mono where I know stereo exists, since I have owned other Rhino collections. At least they found the single version of "Save It For Me" rather than the underdub that appeared on their "Anthology" and the "Definitive Pop Collection". And the single version of "Swearin' To God" is the original single master, not the crudely done edit of the LP master that was on the other collections (where is Frankie Valli's "Close-Up" album on CD, with the 10- minute version of "Swearin' To God"????) And they finally found the stereo "Let's Hang On". But I have stereo versions of "Rag Doll" , "Walk Like A Man", "Big Girls Don't Cry", and other early hits, on earlier Rhino discs, as well as the Curb reissues of their albums from the early 90s. Why doesn't a label like Warner Brothers do proper tape vault research? (Rhino is now for all intents and purposes, Warner Strategic Marketing) Otherwise, this is probably the best compilation of their work I have ever heard, and, stereo quibbling aside, everyone should own it, and even if you're not a fan, after hearing this amazing collection, you will be.
The Platters - All-Time Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Platters
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 The Platters - All-Time Greatest Hits
The Platters
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ASIN: B0001XAQUA
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

  1. Only You (And You Alone)
  2. Great Pretender
  3. (You've Got) The Magic Touch
  4. My Prayer
  5. Heaven on Earth
  6. You'll Never, Never Know
  7. It Isn't Right
  8. On My Word of Honor
  9. One in a Million
  10. I'm Sorry
  11. He's Mine
  12. My Dream
  13. Twilight Time
  14. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
  15. Enchanted
  16. Harbor Lights
  17. I Love You 1,000 Times
  18. With This Ring

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Platters.......2007-03-13

Great music if you enjoyed the 50's like I did. Brings back a lot of old and fine memories.

5 out of 5 stars a little background on the Platters.......2007-03-07

The Platters were perhaps the top group of the 50s with such huge hits as "Only you," "Smoke gets in your eyes," "the Great Pretender," "Red sails in the sunset," "Smoke gets in your eyes," etc. Those of you who loved American Graffiti probably noticed the presence of Platters hits on the radio as the teenagers drove around the California town all night long.

The personel has changed over the years. Only 4 people are now allowed to bill themselves as the Platters. Herb Reed ( a bassist), Sonny Turner,(lead vocalist), Zola Taylor (female vocalist) and Monroe Powell (vocalist)

According to the Herb Reed and the Platters web site, the Platters have recorded almost 400 songs. How many were hits? A large number to say the least. The Platters, of course, are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have appeared in many movies.[...]

5 out of 5 stars old timer in Alabama.......2007-01-09

This is an exceptional album if you grew up in the 60's and 70's. Brought back many memories and is an excellent dance record. I play quite a bit and thoroughly enjoy every time I play. Great Selection!!!
I had to buy one for my sister and a friend.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Memory ! ! !.......2006-11-10

Wow, what great memories with this music......1955/56 in the army listening to "The Great Pretender" and others in the local pubs around Hackensack, N.J.....if you could only go back in time.

5 out of 5 stars Excellente!.......2006-03-12

'p d harris' said everything there is to say.... but I'd just like to agree with him.

Fabulous fabulous cd. I can't stop listening to it. *swoon*
Freak Out!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A gem of the late sixties
  • The album that made me a Zappa freak
  • The first step in Zappa's amazing world....
  • What can one say?
  • One of the most ambitious (not to mention greatest) debuts of all time
 Freak Out!
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
Manufacturer: Zappa Records
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ASIN: B0000009RT
Release Date: 1995-05-02

Tracks:

  1. Hungry Freaks, Daddy
  2. I Ain't Got No Heart
  3. Who Are The Brain Police?
  4. Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder
  5. Motherly Love
  6. How Could I Be Such A Fool
  7. Wowie Zowie
  8. You Didn't Try To Call Me
  9. Any Way The Wind Blows
  10. I'm Not Satisfied
  11. You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here
  12. Trouble Every Day
  13. Help, I'm A Rock
  14. It Can't Happen Here
  15. The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet

Amazon.com essential recording

"This is the voice of your conscience, baby..." The recording debut of the Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention is a brilliantly wicked counter-strike to the flower power sensibilities prevalent at the time of it's release in 1966. Arguably rock music's first true "concept album," Zappa's aural collage mashes together chunks of psychedelic guitars, outspoken political commentary, cultural satire, and avant-garde musical sensibilities, and then hides it all under cleverly crafted pop melodies. Not diminished in the slightest by the passage of time, Freak Out! remains as vital and relevant today as it was in the 1960's. --Andrew Boscardin

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A gem of the late sixties.......2007-04-12

This is just one of those classics that you could never get enough of, no matter how many spins it gets. A bizzarre and delightfully off-kilter assault on the ears.

'Freak Out' is one of the more unconventional albums of its time. It has that unmistakingly late 60's acid trip vibe to it that really adds a nice touch to the Zappa insanity. 'Freak Out' is full of unconventional, off-kilter, mock-pop songs that really indulge in Zappa's bizzare sense of humor, such as 'Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder', but then it also has its 'moments of clarity' as well. This album really reminds me of Pink Floyd's 'Saucerful of Secrets' except with more humor and less LSD. Even though the music is aimed in different directions, the production and mix are really similar in my opinion. Everything on this album is completely, delightfully, off the wall.

From the almost instrumental arrangments of vocalizations that would later be the foundation of Mike Patton's Mr. Bungle, to the extremely long sound samples twords the end, everything fits together perfectly in its own, strange, Zappatastic way. The sound samples are really a key part to this album rather than simple filler. Zappa prove to be absolutely and completely original by preforming magnificant pieces of avant-garde art with seemingly mindless noise.

'Freak Out' is truly a gem of the late sixties, and an absolute must have for anyone who considers himself the slightest Zappa fan. Scratch that, for anyone who considers himself a fan of avant-garde music itself, this album is totally classic.

5 out of 5 stars The album that made me a Zappa freak.......2006-12-19

My first Zappa album was the Grand Wazoo and I thought it was pretty good. I didn't think it was that great though. But I am happy that it gave me just enough interest in Zappa to buy this album. This album attacks pop music so well you would think that it was serious and not a joke. A few songs on here have music that is not ironic (Hungry Freaks Daddy, I ain't got no heart, Who are the Brain Police, Trouble Every Day, and Help I'm a Rock) most of the songs are simple pop songs with cliche lyrics and thats what makes them so funny. A concept album is an album that has a theme the entire time or tells a story, and this was the first rock album that had a concept (yes it even preceded Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band)I have since bought one other album by Zappa (You are What You Is) and I can't choose which of the two I like better. I have really connected with his music recently and I plan on buying many of his albums. The lead work is very good for its time, but his later albums definately have WAY better guitar solos. He doesn't satire every form of life on this album like he does on later albums, but he definately satires sappy made for radio pop songs. The songs I listed above are more expirimental and those are my favorites on this album and they will hint at what Zappa will create later. It's hard to belive that so many great albums can come from one man, C'ya latter Zappa Rules!

5 out of 5 stars The first step in Zappa's amazing world...........2006-12-05

In many cases, when an artist puts out a great debut album (or film, book, TV programme), it is quite often a pain in the butt, as they have an enormously difficult time coming up with something greater. Orson Welles's Citizen Kane is considered the greatest film of all time by many critics, how do you top that? Welles was never really able to. Zappa did. Freak Out is an amazing album, yet, Zappa was able to constantly do work that was even better than this album, one of the greatest debuts in rock history. Zappa made interesting and artistic work up until his death (which is the day I'm writing this review). This is one of my favorites, especially the last track, the originally side long song The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet. The producer, Tom Wilson, was on acid when Zappa recorded it, so God only knows what the hell transpired in his mind that night. The social commentary on here is still valid, and this is one of the greatest debuts of all time. Zappa never disappointed....

5 out of 5 stars What can one say?.......2006-12-03

I leave the brilliant musical commentary to the other reviewers who are obviously better qualified.
My review consists of one sentence:

I heard it in 1967; never recovered, never wanted to.

5 out of 5 stars One of the most ambitious (not to mention greatest) debuts of all time.......2006-12-02

Frank Zappa's debut is a bizarre, eclectic, hilarious piece of work that's one of the man's best. To be fair, I'm not at all familiar with Zappa. But the Zappa I've heard, I like a lot. Here he divides his time between sarcastic pieces of social commentary (Hungry Freaks, Daddy; Who are the Brian Police?; You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here; Trouble Every Day) and hilarious love song parodies (I Ain't Got No Heart; Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder; Motherly Love; Anyway the Wind Blows; How Could I Be Such a Fool?) and he pulls it off either way. Oh, and the twenty-minute sound collage that ends the disc is bizarre, but it's also friggin' hilarious and so ahead of its time, it's jaw-dropping. Wowie Zowie and You Didn't Try to Call Me aren't all that good, but the rest is awesome. At LEAST buy it for the hilarious liner notes.
Best tunes: Hungry Freaks, Daddy; I Ain't Got No Heart; Who Are the Brain Police?; Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder; You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here; Trouble Every Day; Help I'm a Rock/It Can't Happen Here; Return of the Son of Monster Magnet

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