Only You

Track Listings
1. Soul Sister, Brown Sugar - Sam & Dave
2. I Second That Emotion - The Miracles
3. Endlessly - Brook Benton
4. Only You - The Platters
5. I'll Be Good to You - The Brothers Johnson
6. Just Because - Lloyd Price
7. It's a Cryin' Shame - The Ohio Players
8. Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
9. Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites
10. Searchin' - The Coasters

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Only You

Only You
The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • There's a Moon Out Tonight...
  • outstanding
  • The Only Doo-Wop collection you'll ever need
  • Outstanding !
  • Doo-Wop at its best.
 The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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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.
Man of La Mancha: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (Original 1965 Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Check out Other Versions. Don't be swayed by Others' Reviews.
  • beautiful music for a haunting story.....
  • Man of LaMancha As Good As Ever
  • Don Quixote
  • Magnificent voices
 Man of La Mancha: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (Original 1965 Broadway Cast)
Mitch Leigh , Joe Darion , Richard Kiley , and Joan Diener
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A8KE
Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
  3. It's All The Same
  4. Dulcinea
  5. I'm Only Thinking Of Him
  6. I Really Like Him - Joan Diener
  7. What Do You Want of Me - Joan Diener
  8. Little Bird, Little Bird
  9. Barber's Song/Golden Helmet
  10. To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dulcinea)
  11. The Impossible Dream
  12. The Combat (Previously Unreleased Reissue Track)
  13. Dubbing (Knight of the Woeful Countenance) - Joan Diener
  14. The Abduction
  15. Aldonza - Joan Diener
  16. A Little Gossip
  17. Dulcinea (Reprise) /The Impossible Dream (Reprise) /Man of Mancha (Repr - Joan Diener
  18. Finale (The Impossible Dream) - Joan Diener

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Man of La Mancha, the show that introduced "The Impossible Dream" to the world (and lounge singers everywhere), was the hit of the 1965 Broadway season. Richard Kiley is magnificent in his career-defining performance as the deluded wannabe knight Don Quixote. His leading lad Joan Diener sings the role of the kitchen wench Aldonza with just the right balance of dignity and vulgarity. Irving Jacobson turns in a fine comic performance as the Don's faithful squire, Sancho Panza. The score, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, was revolutionary in its time. The orchestra had no violins--just brass, woodwinds, percussion, and flamenco guitars. Man of La Mancha is one of Broadway's most inspiring musicals and it well deserves its high reputation. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Check out Other Versions. Don't be swayed by Others' Reviews........2007-06-09

I've never seen this show on stage and my first exposure to the music was the Sony CD Man of La Mancha featuring Placido Domingo, Pandy Patankin, and Julia Migenes-Johnson. Despite lackluster reviews of the disk, I enjoy it, and when I saw this version at a second hand book/music store, I decided check it out too. My initial impression was that the Sony version was the better disk but decided to compare both versions by setting up a playlist in Media Player, playing tracks from both version back-to-back.

After that test, I have to agree with the reviews here that Richard Kiley is the superior Don Quixote. Domingo's voice is, of course wonderful, but Kiley acts the role better on the CD and Domingo's accent is a major distraction.

In the role of Aldonza - no contest. Julia Mingenes-Johnson's singing and performance on the Sony version is far superior to Joan Diener's. I didn't have to hear the tracks back-to-back to realize that. Ms. Diener's performance just grated on my ears from the beginning.

Bucking the crowd, I prefer Mandy Patankin's Sancho (Sony version) to Irving Jacobson's. I may be biased, having had more exposure to the Sony version, but Patankin seemed to be trying to inject a bit more feeling into the character. Jacobson, singing in an annoying, scratchy voice, came across almost like a cartoon trying to fit in among live characters. It seems like most people either like Patankin or hate him. Guess I'm one of the former.

The Orchestration does seem brighter/clearer in this version compared to the Sony version, but, in general, the tempo on most tracks seems slower than the same tracks on the Sony version. I preferred the up-tempo, Sony versions of "The Barber Song", "Little Bird, Little Bird", "The Dubbing" and "A Little Gossip".

In Summary: For Kiley's Don Quixote, you'll probably want this version, but for tracks featuring Aldonza (and maybe Sancho) you'll want to check out the Sony version. Since I have both disks, I will probably come up with a mix of my favorite tracks, in general, favoring the Sony disk but substituting the tracks that feature Richard Kiley's Don Quixote where I can.

5 out of 5 stars beautiful music for a haunting story............2007-06-07

I remember reading excerpts from Cervantes' DON QUIXOTE, as a Spanish student, way back in junior high school. The saga of the madman fighting windmills and pursuing his illusions [and delusions] was very sad, but very romantic at the same time. When the musical adaptation, MAN OF LA MANCHA, was brought to the stage in 1965, Richard Kiley (as the title character, Don Quixote) absolutely transfixed the audience with his sensitively heartfelt portrayal of the tragic madman. The plight of Don Quixote, who travels on horseback, with his faithful companion, Sancho Panza (Irving Jacobson), and absolutely lovestruck by kitched wench Aldonza (Joan Denier), is alternately pathetic and profound. Perhaps one of the best known (and most remade) songs in the repertoire from LA MANCHA, is "The Impossible Dream." Richard Kiley really make it his own, here, and after you hear his version, it's hard to listen to others' versions of it. It's just not the same. Though, this story is anything but joyful, the music will glide through your ears and carry you on a surrealistic journey through attempted triumph and (ultimately) tragedy.

5 out of 5 stars Man of LaMancha As Good As Ever.......2007-05-07

Very pleased with ourchase of this item. Quality is great as was the price. Delivery was timely. Easy transaction! A++++++++

5 out of 5 stars Don Quixote.......2006-09-14

Back in High School my band leader, Mr. DeYoung, decided (agianst much opposition from those of us in the band let me tell you) to have us perform select pieces from this musical

I hated the idea. But when we began to play, he even had us watch the musical, I fell in love with the melody. The many songs of a man who believes the best in the world. YOu find that in Dulcinea, The Impossible Dream, etc.

From one maginificently rendered song to another, you can be lost in its melodic elegance.

My favorite song is the initial rendition of 'Little Bird, Little Bird'. It's a soft song, sung as a love ballad. In the musical you discover it's being sung to a local whore by a bunch of randy men. Despite that, I still like it.

This along with others are among the great works of the stage!

5 out of 5 stars Magnificent voices.......2006-07-05

Voices and music make a revival of this beautiful play. Full of passion.
Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Musical, But Product Quality - Eh
  • MODERNIZE your music collection!!!
  • A must to add to your collection
  • Delightful
  • YOU WILL LOVE IT
 Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Original Broadway Cast)
Jeanine Tesori , Dick Scanlan , and Sutton Foster
Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
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ASIN: B000066B4Y
Release Date: 2002-06-11

Tracks:

  1. Overture (Orchestra)
  2. Not for the Life of Me (Sutton Foster)
  3. Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sutton Foster and Ensemble)
  4. Not for the Life of Me (Sutton Foster, JoAnn M. Hunter, Alisa Klein, Jessica Grove, Megan Sikora, Catherine Brunell and Kate Baldwin)
  5. How the Other Half Lives (Angela Christian and Sutton Foster)
  6. Not for the Life of Me (reprise) (Ken Leung and Francis Jue)
  7. The Speed Test (Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan and Ensemble)
  8. They Don't Know (Harriet Harris)
  9. The Nuttycracker Suite (Orchestra)
  10. What Do I Need with Love? (Gavin Creel)
  11. Only in New York (Sheryl Lee Ralph)
  12. Jimmy (Sutton Foster)
  13. Back at Work (Orchestra with Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan and Ensemble)
  14. Forget About the Boy (Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan and Ensemble)
  15. Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life/I'm Falling in Love with Someone (Marc Kudisch and Angela Christian)
  16. I Turned the Corner/I'm Falling in Love with Someone (quartet/reprise) (Gavin Creel and Sutton Foster, Marc Kudisch and Angela Christian)
  17. Muqin (Harriet Harris, Francis Jue and Ken Leung)
  18. Long as I'm Here with You (Sheryl Lee Ralph and Male Ensemble)
  19. Gimme Gimme (Sutton Foster)
  20. Finale (Thoroughly Modern Millie) (Gavin Creel, Angela Christian and Ensemble with Sheryl Lee Ralph and Sutton Foster)
  21. Final Bows (Entire Company)

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Although it's based on the 1967 movie of the same name, Thoroughly Modern Millie is almost thoroughly new. Composer Jeanine Tesori (Violet) and lyricist Dick Scanlan wrote a whole batch of songs, while retaining a couple from the movie--including the Jimmy van Heusen-Sammy Cahn title tune--and recycling even older material (look for Victor Herbert's "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" and the inventively arranged "Nuttycracker Suite"). Miraculously, the show, set during the jazz age, doesn't feel stitched together, and Tesori does a great job cranking out swinging melodies. Sutton Foster is appropriately brassy as Millie, but she can also tone it down, as in the beginning of "Gimme Gimme" (of course, she then proceeds to project up to the last rafters as the song builds to its climax). Harriet Harris, as nasty Mrs. Meers, steals the show with "They Don't Know." Close your eyes, listen to her, and you'll be back in Broadway's golden age. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Musical, But Product Quality - Eh.......2007-07-15

I absolutely love the musical so I'm thrilled with the cd.

My problem was not with the quality of the cd, but with the plastic case. The cd cases always come cracked. Although it doesn't affect the quality of the cd itself, it's rather disheartening that Amazon charges customers for its poor shipping.

5 out of 5 stars MODERNIZE your music collection!!!.......2007-07-13

This is an AMAZING musical and great album. It is sure to jazz-up any music collection! BUY THIS ALBUM NOW!

5 out of 5 stars A must to add to your collection.......2007-05-18

I was very fortunate enough to see this on Broadway. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen! The music has just enough jazz and contemporary vive that any musical lover would enjoy! It's also got tapping in it! Sutton is simply awesome in this role and all of the cast can really belt out their songs. Harriet Harris is phenominal in her role as Mrs. Meers. I highly recommend this to all broadway lovers! It's one to add to your collection!

5 out of 5 stars Delightful.......2006-06-12

The music takes a little bit to grow on you, but boy, does it! It's wonderful, charming, romantic, funny--just like the play itself. I loved almost every song and I was really impressed with "Long As I'm Here With You"-- I thought it was an old song written back in the twenties, because it so sounded like one. The cast is absolutely energetic and endearing, and Sutton Foster just *rocks*. Definitely worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars YOU WILL LOVE IT.......2006-02-17

If you like musicals, you will NOT REGRET purchasing this musical soundtrack. JUST DO IT. It's so great, you will be listening to it forever. I also saw the show at the Kennedy Center in D.C. and it's one of the best I've ever seen. (And I've seen A LOT.)

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You're Only Lonely
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointing - so middle of the road
  • Beautiful singing
  • superb
  • Beautiful.
  • Lori Virginia
 You're Only Lonely
Raul Malo
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
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ASIN: B000G1R37G
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

  1. You're Only Lonely
  2. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
  3. Feels Like Home
  4. So Sad
  5. At Last
  6. Games That Lovers Play
  7. For You
  8. Secret Heart
  9. Run To Me
  10. Tomorrow Night
  11. Remember
  12. Feels Like Home

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As the frontman for the Mavericks and a member of Los Super Seven, Raul Malo has applied his Orbison-like delivery to an eclectic array of material. On this, his latest solo effort, the warbler enlists veteran producer Peter Asher to focus on romantic balladry, as string-laden arrangements surround Malo's tremulous voice on the opening title track (a '70s hit for songwriter J.D. Souther) and the soaring "Feels Like Home" (reprised as the closer in a duet with Martina McBride). The song selection highlights Malo's vocal range, as he finds the bittersweet essence in a slowed-down rendition of the Everly Brothers' "So Sad," a dramatic reading of the Bee Gees' "Run to Me," and a lilting take on Ron Sexsmith's "Secret Heart." He even tackles Etta James's signature tune, "At Last," its jazzy, smoky sophistication punctuated by a trumpet solo. The cover of Willie Nelson's "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" provides the album's main link to country, but even here the bedrock organ and soul choir sound closer to the church than the roadhouse. The stellar selection provides a superb showcase for Malo's shimmering voice. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointing - so middle of the road.......2007-07-31

I love Raul Malo's voice - so plaintive, so sexy, so very expressive. But the longing and emotion he's capable of showing is not in evidence on this CD. Other than "For You," this album transported me right to the Holiday Inn Airport Lounge and watered-down cocktails. So blah.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful singing.......2007-05-12

We love this cd and have given it to several friends who feel the same way.Beautiful singing and arrangements of classic songs.

5 out of 5 stars superb.......2007-05-07

He leaves me speechless. I just discovered him a few months ago. He has the most unique, engaging voice and interpretive approach to music that I have heard in my lifetime. I am 60 years old and love all kinds of music. Comparing him to Frank Sinatra is an insult. He can sing rings around him and every one else ...What a talent.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful........2007-04-09

One could wax poetic about Raul Malo's voice, never doing it justice. His voice is amazing...whether he is singing a standard, rock, country, or Latin; he sings with grace, and infectious enthusiasm.
I highly recommend his two other solo efforts too. "Today" is so much fun! "Nashville Acoustic Sessions" just terrific.

Peter Asher's production is so "clean" nothing out of place or excessive. I hope Malo and Asher team up again soon.

5 out of 5 stars Lori Virginia.......2007-04-03

I love this Cd and I have played it over and over again because of his soothing style of music
The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • i remember
  • The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need
  • Great Introduction and Great Toe-Tapping Listening
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  • Great Songs - Poor Recording Quality
 The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need
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ASIN: B00004NKAB
Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

  1. Chattanooga Choo-Choo - Glenn Miller
  2. Stompin' At The Savoy - Benny Goodman
  3. Take The 'A' Train - Duke Ellington
  4. Four Brothers - Woody Herman
  5. Tempo And Swing - Lionel Hampton
  6. Begin The Beguine - Artie Shaw
  7. Song Of India - Tommy Dorsey
  8. In The Mood - Glenn Miller
  9. Margie - Cab Calloway
  10. Bill's Mill - Count Basie
  11. King Porter Stomp - Benny Goodman
  12. Ya Gotta Try - Buddy Rich
  13. It Don't Mean A Thing - Duke Ellington
  14. Variety Stomp - Fletcher Henderson
  15. Cherokee - Charlie Barnett
  16. (I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo - Glenn Miller
  17. I'm In The Mood For Love - Tommy Dorsey
  18. Frenesi - Artie Shaw
  19. Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins
  20. Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars i remember.......2007-07-31

I love the songs and the speed with which I recevied it. Thank you

5 out of 5 stars The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need.......2005-08-30

It's a great cd to listen to while my students are doing math.

4 out of 5 stars Great Introduction and Great Toe-Tapping Listening.......2003-05-01

Someone who knows the era better than I will have to tell how well-chosen the tracks are, but I've really enjoyed listening to this. The recording quality is indeed low but you need to regard that as akin to the tool marks in fine leather; they are proof of its authenticity. What do you expect for a track recorded in 1927? It's not going to be DDD. If you've ever heard some old tune that you wanted to hear again, and never knew its name, there's a good chance you'll find it on this CD

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Sampler.......2002-08-12

The CD name is a little ambitious, but if you want an excellent sampler of the best in big band, this is a great choice. True, some songs are not up to current recording standards, but the quality is very good for recordings made back in the 30s and 40s. I don't care much for the Buddy Rich and Woody Herman songs (too "Las Vegas" sounding) but everything else is first rate. Totally appropriate that it ends with "Sing Sing Sing", which I consider the best big band song ever recorded.

2 out of 5 stars Great Songs - Poor Recording Quality.......2001-09-02

Although the song titles are great, the music sounds very flat. these songs are all likely original recordings. If you want to hear the original sound and imagine your stereo systems as one of those old horn-type record players, you'll love this CD. Otherwise, find something else.
Only You
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Harry, Harry, Harry
  • Go Harry!
  • for our wedding song
  • Wonderful!
  • Kind of blah...
 Only You
Harry Connick Jr.
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000127EUQ
Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

  1. More
  2. The Very Thought Of You
  3. Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. My Blue Heaven
  5. You Don't Know Me
  6. All These Things
  7. For Once In My Life
  8. Only You
  9. My Prayer
  10. Other Hours
  11. I Only Have Eyes For You
  12. Good Night My Love (Pleasant Dreams)

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Having long been unfairly dismissed as an ingenious Sinatra impersonator in some critical quarters, it's easy to see why Harry Connick, Jr., has been reluctant to record the sort of pop standards cover album that's become the career refuge of rock artists as diverse as Bryan Ferry and Rod Stewart. But that's exactly what the New Orleans pop revivalist has done here on a slate of familiar chestnuts from the 1950s and '60s. But there's a notable conflict at work between Connick the arranger/conductor and Harry the pop crooner. The former seems eager to infuse his charts with the sort of restless, reinventive musicality he's displayed on recent works as diverse as the stage foray Thou Shalt Not and the neo-bop jazz instrumental collection it inspired, Other Hours, bringing to bear arranging influences as diverse as Ray Charles and Nelson Riddle. But the oft Sinatra-smitten vocalist cruising over those masterfully stripped-down arrangements and bluesy, laconic tempos still seems sometimes reluctant to step out of The Chairman's long shadows--and occasionally basks in them, as on the repeated "Jilly" references in "My Blue Heaven." Still, it's artistically head and shoulders above most marketing-driven retro collections, an album that should delight the Connick faithful with its jazzy arrangements and bittersweet takes on the title track and "I Only Have Eyes For You"--and maybe win a few new converts willing to forgive the periodic genuflection to Sinatra. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Harry, Harry, Harry.......2007-07-27

Now I've been a Harry Connick, Jr. fan for well over a decade...and have just about all of his albums. This album was a nice surprise...especially since he rarely did renditions of songs from the 50's and 60's. I think the way the music was arranged made the songs uniquely his own...and not a cheap imitation of the original artist. "I Only Have Eyes for You" is given a jazzy update...and it sounds just lovely. "My Prayer" and "My Blue Heaven" are also given delightful updates...as are the rest of the songs on this album. 50's and 60's flare with a jazzy modern feel.

5 out of 5 stars Go Harry!.......2007-01-08

I love this CD. My daughter (8), son (2) and I know every word to every song. They love making up moves to My Blue Heaven, while I swirl around the kitchen cooking dinner. This song is great for mellowing out, or a classy evening of entertainment at home. Something about this CD just invites candlelight and a glass of wine. This is my first HCJ disc, and I was so excited to peruse his collection. Honestly I don't like anything else he's put out as much as I adore this album! And hey, I was born in the 70s too. I can dig it.

5 out of 5 stars for our wedding song.......2006-12-09

After we played "for once in my life" from this CD as our "first dance" at our wedding, I had not only my entire family, but my 5 year old niece singing/dancing/playing this song 24/7!! A nice alternative to Britney Spears for a while.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful! .......2006-09-05

Harry Connick is amazing on this CD! It's soft and romantic and jazzy all at the same time! It makes you want to marry him!! :) I can't wait to buy another of his CDs!!

3 out of 5 stars Kind of blah..........2006-04-12

I am a huge Harry Connick fan, have seen him in concert... own many of his recordings... listen to his Christmas albums to the point of annoyance...

That being said, I wasn't all that thrilled with this album. I purchased it for my wife for Valentine's Day but it's taken a backseat on the shelf for us.

Maybe I'm just used to the remakes of a lot of these songs, but the tempo that HC uses here is just way too slow and boring. The arrangements are nondescript and overall it's just kind of blah.

Personally, I'll stick with his other big band albums like Songs I Heard, We Are in Love, Come by Me, When Harry met Sally (soundtrack) and the Christmas albums.
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

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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.
Music for Lovers Only/Music to Make You Misty
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • favorite music
  • Memories of Jackie
  • Irresistible mood!
  • SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT
  • Watch Out For Mono Tracks
 Music for Lovers Only/Music to Make You Misty
Jackie Gleason
Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I9FK
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

  1. Alone Together
  2. My Funny Valentine
  3. But Not For Me
  4. Love (Your Spell Is Everywhere)
  5. I'm In The Mood For Love
  6. Our Love Is Here To Stay
  7. I Only Have Eyes For You
  8. Body And Soul
  9. It All Depends On You
  10. The Man I Love
  11. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
  12. When Your Lover Has Gone
  13. I'm Thru With Love
  14. Dark Is The Night (C'Est Fini)
  15. Say It Isn't So
  16. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
  17. You Were Meant For Me
  18. Prelude To A Kiss
  19. Jealous
  20. Thinking Of You

Product Description

1. Alone Together
2. My Funny Valentine
3. But Not For Me
4. Love (Your Spell Is Everywhere)
5. I'm In The Mood For Love
6. Our Love Is Here To Stay
7. I Only Have Eyes For You
8. Body And Soul
9. It All Depends On You
10. Man I Love, The
11. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
12. When Your Lover Has Gone
13. I'm Thru With Love
14. Dark Is The Night (C'est Finis)
15. Say It Isn't So
16. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
17. You Were Meant For Me
18. Prelude To A Kiss
19. Jealous
20. Thinking Of You


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars favorite music.......2007-01-10

Excellent CD--brought back memories of my childhood as my Dad played it all the time.

5 out of 5 stars Memories of Jackie.......2006-07-17

I remember this album Music For Lovers Only. But the version my parents had was the two 45-RPM records in the mini double jacket. Easy listening music expanded through the 1960s like 101 Strings and other orchestras plus more and more FM radio stations played the music in stereo through the 1970s. They were slowly replaced with rock and roll stations in stereo. Its sad to see things change but people will keep up with the times regardless. Some of this music may be found on AM radio stations today where rock and roll was once before. At least I'm happy to know that such music is being released on CD.

5 out of 5 stars Irresistible mood!.......2005-09-11

Jackie Gleason was more than simple name to become a status reference. Somehow this ensemble was the American response in the 60's to Frank Pourcel, and Paul Mauriat in France, Norrie Paramor and Acker Bilk in U.K or Bert Kaempfert from Germany.
The musical legacy of this fabulous ensemble will be a milestone in the music. The magnificent arrangements and the exquisite good taste will endure as long there is passion for the light music in some corner of the planet.

5 out of 5 stars SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT.......2003-11-05

AS I WAS READING SOME OF THE REVIEWS FOR THIS WONDERFUL JACKIE GLEASON ALBUM, I WAS APPALLED AT SOME REVIEWERS TOTAL LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECORDINGS OF THIS PERIOD. I WILL TRY TO OFFSET THAT CONFUSION.

FIRST OF ALL, ALL POPULAR ALBUMS PRIOR TO 1955 WERE OF THE 10 INCH VARIETY....SO THE MOST ANY ALBUM COULD HAVE WERE 8 TUNES.

THE JAZZ ALBUMS OF THE TIME, HAD EVEN LESS BECAUSE OF THE LENGHT OF THE TRACKS. ONLY THE CLASSICAL ALBUMS WERE OF THE 12 INCH VARIETY, AND THAT WAS BECAUSE OF THE OBVIOUS EXTENDED LENGHT OF THE COMPOSITIONS. I WILL EXPAND MORE ON THIS LATER AS FAR AS THIS CD IS CONCERNED.

NO 2, I AM SICK AND TIRED OF LISTENERS WHO BY ALBUMS OF THIS PERIOD OR EARLIER AND COMMENT THEY WERE DISSAPOINTED IT WAS IN MONORAUL AND NOT STEREO.
WELL, STEREO WAS NOT PUT IN POP ALBUMS UNTIL 1956 AT THE EARLIEST AND THEY WERE MOSTLY EXPERIMENTAL(SOME OF THE EARLY STAN KENTON TRACKS OF THE MID 50'S WERE IN STEREO BUT NEVER RELEASED UNTIL ONLY A FEW YEARS AGO). STEREO WAS NOT REALLY UNLEASHED TO THE MASSES UNTIL 1958. SO PLEASE DON'T TAKE STARS OFF BECAUSE YOUR EARS CAN NOT TAKE MONO. DEAL WITH THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE TIME PEOPLE.

THE FIRST LP "MUSIC FOR LOVERS ONLY" WAS THE 10 INCH LP. WITH 8 SONGS ONLY. THE LADY FROM GA WHO SAYS SHE HAS THE FULL 16 SONGS ON HER ALBUM, HAS A CAPITOL RE-ISSUE. IT'S NOT THE ALBUM AS ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED. SO WHEN YOU GET THIS LP , YOU WILL GET THE EXACT 10 INCH VERSION. THE REMAINDER OF THE CD IS THE "MUSIC TO MAKE YOU MISTY" AND THAT IS THE ORIGINAL 12 INCH RECORDING. NOW THAT LP MAY HAVE HAD 16 SONGS ON IT. IF SO, CC SHOULD HAVE ADDED THE EXTRA 4 TRACKS, HOWEVER, BEING THAT THE LP WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 1959, I AM PRETTY SURE THAT THE LP HAD ONLY 12 SONGS ON IT(WHICH WAS THE STANDARD BY THAT TIME). SO , IF INDEED THAT WAS THE CASE,CC WAS FAITHFUL TO BOTH ORIGINAL LPS.

THE MUSIC OF COURSE IS TOP NOTCH, IT IS NOT MUSZAC OF ELEVATOR MUSIC. UNFORTUNATELY, NO ONE UNDER 40 WOULD EVEN KNOW ALBUMS LIKE THESE EXIST ...IT'S TO THEIR DETRIMENT AND OF COURSE, I BLAME THE RADIO PROGRAMERS....BUT THAT'S ANOTHER STORY.

2 out of 5 stars Watch Out For Mono Tracks.......2003-11-04

Unless you're especially enamoured of the 1952 monaural edition of Music For Lovers Only, you'll find the first album disappointing. Neither Amazon, Collectors' Choice, nor EMI Music make it clear that Music For Lovers Only (the more desirable of the two album set) is completely monaural, in spite of the fact that Capitol actually released the same album in stereo in 1959.
The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very disappointing, considering what it could have been
  • Always a pleaser
  • JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music
  • Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia
  • John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music
 The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
  2. Jaws-Main Theme
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
  4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
  5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
  6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
  7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
  8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
  9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
  10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

  1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
  2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
  3. Hook-Main Themes
  4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
  5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
  6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
  7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
  8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
  9. Minority Report
  10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

  1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
  2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
  3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
  4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
  5. The Cowboys-Overture
  6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
  7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
  8. Family Plot-End Titles
  9. The Fury-Main Titles
  10. Superman-Main Theme
  11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
  12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
  13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

  1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
  2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
  3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
  4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
  5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
  6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
  7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
  8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
  9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
  10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
  11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
  12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

5 out of 5 stars Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

5 out of 5 stars JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!
Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • where is all the music
  • Terrific, except for....
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 Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need
Various Artists
Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000008UPO
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

  1. Showboat: Old Man River - William Warfield
  2. Anything Goes: Anything Goes - Patti LuPone
  3. Oklahoma!: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - Laurence Guittard
  4. Carousel: You'll Never Alone - Kathrine Hilgenberg
  5. Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business - Ethel Meman/Bruce Yarnell/Rufus Smith/Jerry Orbach
  6. Brigadoon: Almost Like Being In Love - David Brooks/Marion Bell
  7. Guys And Dolls: Lucky Be A Lady - Peter Gallagher & Company
  8. The King And I: Shall We Dance - Yul Brynner/Constance Towers
  9. West Side Story: America - Charlotte D'Amboise/Debbie Gravitte (Shapiro)/Barbara Yeager/Nancy Hess/Elain Wright/Renee Stork
  10. Gypsy: Everything's Coming Up Rose - Angela Lansbury
  11. Bye Bye Birdie: Rosie - Jason Alaxander/Vanessa Williams
  12. Oliver!: Consider Yourself - Michael Goodman/Bruce Prochnik & Company
  13. Hello, Dolly!: Hello, Dolly! - Carol Channing & Company
  14. Fiddler On The Roof: If I Were A Rich Man - Zero Mostel
  15. Man Of La Mancha: The Impossible Dream - Colm Wilkinson
  16. Cabaret: Money - Alan Cumming/The Kit Kat girls
  17. Chicago: All That Jazz - Bebe Neuwirth & Company
  18. 42nd Street: Lullaby Of Broadway - Jerry Orbach & Company
  19. Titanic: The Proposal/The Night Was Alive - Brian d'Arcy James/Martin Moran
  20. Ragtime: Wheels Of A Dream - Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald

Amazon.com

Could any single disc live up to the title The Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need? Of course not, though this 76-minute disc gives it a good try. Out of the RCA vaults come original cast performances such as Zero Mostel's "If I Were a Rich Man," Carol Channing's "Hello Dolly," and Oliver's "Consider Yourself." From topnotch revivals come Patti LuPone's "Anything Goes," Peter Gallagher's "Luck Be a Lady," Alan Cumming's "Money," and Bebe Neuwirth's "All That Jazz." Also included are selections from newer shows Titanic and Ragtime. The collection starts to get thin when it has to hunt for available versions of classic songs, ending up with an "America" from Jerome Robbins' Broadway, "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" from the 1979 Oklahoma! revival, and an "Impossible Dream" from Colm Wilkinson's solo album--all fine recordings, but nothing that could be considered a first choice. And of course there are many omissions, most notably the shows of Stephen Sondheim (a longtime RCA artist, even!). A follow-up, The Only Other Broadway CD You'll Ever Need, proved what everyone expected--the original's title was indeed an impossible dream. But it got your attention, didn't it? --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars where is all the music.......2001-11-05

Okay all of those songs are great but I have a question. Where is Andrew LLoyd Webber on this CD? Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, Evita and CATS? How can you manage to make a CD of Broadway with out Andrew Lloyd Webber? They need to re-do this cd.

4 out of 5 stars Terrific, except for...........2000-01-08

The CD only had one problem. Where's Annie? It's one of the best musicals out there with some of the best songs. Where's TOMORROW or HARD KNOCK LIFE? Other than that, it's a great CD

5 out of 5 stars I LUV this CD.......1999-12-27

This CD (and her new one THE ONLY OTHER BROADWAY CD YOU'LL EVER NEED) contains some of the the greatest hits of the broadway musicals, from the very beguinning to this years smash hits. If you want a great collection of songs, this collection is for you. The recordings are all very good and nothing is fake. You won't be sorry for buying this CD! I knew very little of the songs when I got it, and now I know them all by heart! Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars I LUV this CD.......1999-12-27

This CD (and her new one THE ONLY OTHER BROADWAY CD YOU'LL EVER NEED) contains some of the the greatest hits of broadway musicals. If you want a great collection of songs, this collection is for you. The recordings are all very good and nothing is fake. You won't be sorry for buying this CD! I knew very little of the songs when I got it, and now I know them all by heart! Enjoy!

4 out of 5 stars A Good Promotion for RCA Victor.......1999-10-31

This CD may not be the only Broadway CD you'll ever need because it leaves out songs from many high profile and popular musicals, but it does have a wide variety from what RCA Victor produced. It is a nice CD with some sound choices of music ... I enjoy listening to it.

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