Someone to Love You

Track Listings
1. Someone to Love You
2. Will You Be Mine
3. You
4. Cash, Money, Cars, Clothes
5. Bigger
6. Shake It
7. Would U Leave Me
8. Sure Thing
9. Kamasutra
10. Threesome
11. If It Wasn't For...
12. You Mean the World to Me
13. Don't Stop
14. Look to the Hills

Someone to Love You,Ruff Endz,Sony,Contemporary R&B,Pop,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban


Someone to Love You

Someone to Love You
Jerry Hadley - Golden Days - Tenor hits from the Golden Age of Operetta
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    Jerry Hadley - Golden Days - Tenor hits from the Golden Age of Operetta

    Manufacturer: RCA
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    ASIN: B000003FQQ
    Release Date: 1994-08-16

    Tracks:

    1. Song of the Vagabonds
    2. I'm Falling in Love With Someone
    3. Streets of New York
    4. Neapolitan Love Song
    5. Desert Song/One Alone
    6. Every Day Is Ladies' Day with Me
    7. Donkey Serenade
    8. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
    9. Drinking Song
    10. When You're Away
    11. I Love to Go Swimmin' With Wimmin
    12. I Might Be Your Once-In-A-While
    13. Marianne
    14. Serenade
    15. Indian Summer
    16. When I Grow Too Old to Dream
    17. Gypsy Love Song
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    Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
    • Top Shelf
    • TERRIFIC CD'S
    • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
    • Great Compilation!
    Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

    Manufacturer: Sony
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00064ADMK
    Release Date: 2004-10-19

    Tracks:

    1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
    2. Swanee- Al Jolson
    3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
    4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
    5. My Man- Fanny Brice
    6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
    7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
    8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
    9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
    10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
    11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
    12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
    13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
    14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
    15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
    16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
    17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
    18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
    19. Summertime- Anne Brown
    20. September Song- Walter Huston
    21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
    22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
    23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
    24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
    25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

    Tracks:

    1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
    2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
    3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
    4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
    5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
    6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
    7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
    8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
    9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
    10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
    11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
    12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
    13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
    14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
    15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
    16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
    17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
    18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
    19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
    20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
    21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
    22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

    Tracks:

    1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
    2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
    3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
    4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
    5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
    6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
    7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
    8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
    9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
    10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
    11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
    12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
    13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
    14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
    15. People- Barbra Streisand
    16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
    17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
    18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
    19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
    20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
    21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

    Tracks:

    1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
    2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
    3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
    4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
    5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
    6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
    7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
    8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
    9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
    10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
    11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
    12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
    13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
    14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
    15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
    16. Come Follow The Band
    17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
    18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
    19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

    Tracks:

    1. Memory- Betty Buckley
    2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
    3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
    4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
    5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
    6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
    7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
    8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
    9. With One Look- Glenn Close
    10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
    11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
    12. Seasons Of Love-
    13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
    14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
    15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
    16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
    17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
    18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
    19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

    Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

    5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

    This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

    5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

    THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

    This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

    5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

    If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
    Pure Gershwin
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • you cant beat an Ira lyric.
    • A Wonderful CD
    • Quiet and elegant
    • Disappointed
    • they can't take that album away from me
    Pure Gershwin
    Michael Feinstein
    Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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    ASIN: B000002H4W
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. S' Wonderful
    2. Our Love Is Here To Stay
    3. Liza
    4. The World Is Mine
    5. They Can't Take That Away From Me
    6. Isn't It A Pity?
    7. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
    8. Embraceable You
    9. What Causes That?
    10. He Loves And She Loves/How Long Has This Been Going On
    11. They All Laughed
    12. The Girl I Love
    13. Someone To Watch Over Me

    Amazon.com

    Pure Gershwin was Michael Feinstein's first album, and it remains one of his best. It may not have the production values of his later Gershwin tributes, Nice Work if You Can Get It (1996) and Michael & George (1998), but it simply and directly presents Feinstein in his piano-bar days, singing to his own tasteful accompaniments with occasional contributions from bass and drums and a second piano. Establishing the patterns for his later albums, he sings unjustly neglected verses to familiar songs, uncovers some never-before-recorded gems ("The World Is Mine," "What Causes That"), and provides song-by-song notes. Longtime friend Rosemary Clooney guests on "Isn't It a Pity?" --David Horiuchi

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars you cant beat an Ira lyric........2007-01-05

    this is good...and just to hear a REALLY GREAT "Isn't A Pity" duet with Rosie is well worth the price of admission. I REPEAT: just to hear a REALLY GREAT "Isn't A Pity" duet with Rosie is well worth the price of admission. listen & enjoy some great american music. you cant beat an Ira lyric.

    5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful CD.......2005-05-19

    PURE GERSHWIN is just that, pure!. Feinstein interprets Gershwin the way it was meant to be performed. This is pure delight!

    4 out of 5 stars Quiet and elegant.......2003-04-20

    Michael Feinstein's thin voice is compensated by his apparent enthusiasm for the material and a spare arrangement of piano, bass, and drum that gives this recording the ambiance of an intimate piano bar. Before hearing this disc, I knew only Gershwin's biggest hits, so many of the numbers here were new to me and increase my appreciation of that great American composer.

    2 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2003-04-10

    I bought this cd because I am a huge Gershwin enthusiast and am always on the lookout for versions of one of my favorite pieces, "Liza". I'd heard a lot of buzz about Feinstein and the supposed wonderfulness of his Gershwin interpretations, so I thought I would give this album a shot.

    I was extremely disappointed. Feinstein seems to suck the life out of Gershwin's compositions, a feat I would have previously thought impossible. Though I concede that vocalists are free to reinterpret songs (many to a great success, as in Louis Armstrong's and Ella Fitzgerals's enjoyable versions of Gershwin), I think Feinstein's lazy tempos "loungy" voice make the tracks on this album boring and annoying.

    I have loved to listen to and sing these songs my entire life. I just wanted to warn listeners who perhaps, like myself, enjoy George Gershwin's music for its beautiful clarity and energy (as easily experienced through Gershwin's own recordings, early interpretations by artists such as the Astaires, and even recent broadway "Crazy For You") that they will not experience any feeling of the sort from Michael Feinstein.

    Amidst all the gushing that has recently been done over him, I found Michael Feinstein to have attempted to murder "Liza" and the other songs on this album. He merely displays a very unexceptional voice and poor interpretive taste. Fans beware, Feinstein proves that it is possible to make a bad cd of Gershwin songs. I'd recommend listening elsewhere.

    5 out of 5 stars they can't take that album away from me.......2002-05-09

    they say the third time's a charm, but in this instance, it is the first time -- michael feinstein's first gershwin album -- that is the charm. this album is by far better and more listenable than the next two -- "feinstein sings gershwin" and "nice work if you can get it".

    the listenability of this album may stem from the fact that it is a bare-bones arrangement, with two pianos, a bass and drums, a la a jazz trio, with no embellishment, so michael feinstein's then sincere and unsophisticated voice is the featured instrument.

    i heartily recommend this album, as every song on it is a gem and feinstein's voice is more appealing than on the two later albums, when he jazzed it up with what sounds like an echo chamber and other electronic enhancements and he seems to be doing the songs by the numbers.

    feinstein's version of "liza," slowed down to ballad form and plaintively phrased, is the best i have ever heard. the duet with rosemary clooney on "isn't it a pity," again brings out the best of feinstein's then-new voice and shows why george's (clooney) aunt is rightfully considered a jazz legend.

    the combined "he loves and she loves/how long has this been going on" is another melodic/poignant highlight, while the album's finale, "someone to watch over me," is a stirring anthem to wanting and needing someone and is done with vocal and instrumental passion; it brings this collection of songs to a fitting crescendo.

    for a lawyer's kid from columbus, ohio who started out cataloguing gershwin estate material for the reclusive ira and then began singing the songs for family and friends, michael feinstein has done all right for himself. he has become the recognized interpreter of the gershwin legacy, sort of the same way his pseudo-cousin, john, jr. feinstein, has become the recognized interpreter of the bob knight legacy... .

    michael feinstein may have hit a home run his first time up with this album, and it may be his best, as it is the purest and most joyful celebration of gershwin tunes, while the others are fancier, more jazzed up and ponderous and less appealing.

    the other albums are certainly not bad, though, and i recommend buying them to fill out a feinstein or gershwin collection, but this one is by far the best one to get if you are only going to get one as a sample of either's work. it is nice work, and you can get it.
    Someone to Love You
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A few rough ends, but all in all a good cd
    • It's not as bad as people set it out to be...
    • This CD is great!!
    • one of the best r&b albums of all time
    • Come smoother fellas!
    Someone to Love You
    Ruff Endz
    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B000066AUO
    Release Date: 2002-05-14

    Tracks:

    1. Someone To Love You
    2. Will You Be Mine
    3. You
    4. Cash, Money, Cars, Clothes (feat. Memphis Bleek)
    5. Bigger
    6. Shake It
    7. Would U Leave Me
    8. Sure Thing
    9. Kamasutra
    10. Threesome
    11. If It Wasn't For...
    12. You Mean The World To Me
    13. Don't Stop
    14. Look To The Hills

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A few rough ends, but all in all a good cd.......2005-08-12

    Some might say these two are better than K-Ci & JoJo, to be completely honest, I would have to say they are about the same. Both groups have fabulous songs and such. Both have awesome and yet horrible songs as well.

    I know music, been writing music for years now. Music is my life. I Never really heard of Ruff Endz untill one day I found a cd single in my car, which ive never seen in my life, so I pop it in and its the single for the song "Someone To Love You". I was surprised that it was good.

    All in All a GREAT cd and a GREAT group. Not the best but who is, seriously now, its all opinion. If you like K-Ci & Jojo you'll like Ruff Endz. If you DO NOT like K-Ci & Jojo you'll still most likely enjoy Ruff Endz.

    The best songs on the cd is:

    Someone To Love You
    Will You Be Mine
    You
    Bigger
    Sure Thing

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    3 out of 5 stars It's not as bad as people set it out to be..........2003-06-15

    Okay, I like Ruff Endz for the simple fact that they do have some real vicious songs on their sophomore CD, (and they're from MD), but for real, they actually have a good CD. What would have made the CD better is if they would have cut the serious filler tracks, (i.e., "Cash, Money, Cars, Clothes", "Would U Leave Me", "If It Wasn't For", and "Dont Stop") and replaced them with some actual good songs. It's not all about being in the club and "sweatin like a muh-fu..." like they make it out to be, but on the other hand, the remainder of the CD is damn good. My favorite songs on here are: (in no order)

    1. Will You Be Mine
    2. Kama Sutra
    3. Threesome
    4. Bigger
    5. Shake It

    Get the album, you wont be disappointed...

    4 out of 5 stars This CD is great!!.......2003-03-25

    I purchased this CD for the single "Someone to Love You" and was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the songs! These guys sound so good . . . very sexy . . . You won't be disappointed by this one.

    5 out of 5 stars one of the best r&b albums of all time.......2003-02-11

    i knew they had a first cd but i really never cared for it but when i bought this cd i bought it for the song "someone to love you" but as i listened to it i noticed that i like just about every song on the album. a couple of my fav's are "bigger", "you mean the world to me" and "will you be mine". i dont like them just for the melody but how they word their songs and that they use poetry a lot in their songs. i recommend this album for any fan of r&b

    2 out of 5 stars Come smoother fellas!.......2002-12-07

    RUFF ENDZ: SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU

    Ruff Endz first dropped in 2000 with the "No More" joint. That song was pretty hot but what alot of people didn't know is that the CD was even hotter. These dudes are true R&B crooners, a refreshing change to the Neo Soul falsetto voices that seemingly all new male artists today run with. Definitely molded in the K Ci and JoJo mold, although they are not as good. Their first CD was littered with nice slow grooves, from songs of apologies to deep songs dependency.The lead single on their new CD "Someone To Love You" is getting heavy rotation and, needless to say, it's the best cut on the CD, falling in the same pattern as the first CD. Unfortunately they don't stick to what they do best. The first 3 tracks are pretty good, with "Someone" being followed by "Will you Be Mine" and "You". Both of those songs are ok but nothing spectacular. Where these CD's mess up is in their effort to prove that they can be just as hard as they are gentle. There is only one "R&B Thug", and even he probably is regretting going overboard with that persona. Track 4 on this CD is purely "thug" mess, with a collaboration from Memphis Bleek of THE R O C(what has he ever done????).Track 6 "Shake It" is kinda catchy, but it just uses the down south "bounce" groove that everybody is latching on to now. Why don't people just do what they do well, stop tryin to front? Their voices are too good to waste tryin to sing/rhyme abt "clockin dollars"(btw, i official denounce using this phrase anymore. It went out with Flavor Flav's clock!!). The only other interesting cut here is track 10 "Threesome". The title is self explanatory but the groove is good, and it gets back to their style of song. Away from all the crazy rappin and thugism on this CD. Another thing I didn't like is Track 12, "You Mean The World To Me". It's a beautiful song. BUT IT WAS ON THE FIRST CD!! They just changed the title. How wack is that?? The CD only has 14 tracks so there is no excuse for that. My suggestion would be to skip this CD and buy the first one! That CD is bangin....
    Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992 Concert Cast)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great CD
    • Simply the Best
    • Inconsistent, but mostly excellent
    • "Celebration" is not strong enough a word
    • A maginificent evening, a magnificent album
    Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992 Concert Cast)
    Stephen Sondheim , Betty Buckley , Paul Gemignani , Patti LuPone , Liza Minnelli , and Bernadette Peters
    Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
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    ASIN: B000003FDW
    Release Date: 1993-02-23

    Tracks:

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    2. Evening Introduction--Bill Irwin
    3. Loveland/Getting Married Today--Ensemble, Jeanne Lehman, Mark Jacoby, Madeline Kahn
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    7. Good Thing Going--The Tonics
    8. Losing My Mind/You Could Drive a Person Crazy--Dorothy Loudon
    9. Our Time--Boys Choir of Harlem/Children Will Listen--Betty Buckley
    10. Anyone Can Whistle--Billy Stritch
    11. Water Under the Bridge--Liza Minnellli, Billy Stritch
    12. Back in Business--Liza Minnellli, Billy Stritch, Ensemble

    Tracks:

    1. Symphonic Sondheim: Comedy Tonight--Bill Irwin, orchestra
    2. Sooner or Later--Karen Ziemba
    3. Pretty Lady--Mark Jacoby, Eugene Perry, Herbert Perry
    4. Green Finch and Linnet Bird--Harolyn Blackwell
    5. The Ballad of Booth--Patrick Cassidy, Victor Garber
    6. Broadway Baby--Daisy Eagan
    7. I Never Do Anything Twice--BETTY
    8. With So Little to Be Sure Of--Jerry Hadley, Carolann Page
    9. Not a Day Goes By--Bernadette Peters
    10. Remember?--Ron Baker, Peter Blanchet, Carol Meyer, Bronwyn Thomas, Blythe Walker (Quintet)/A Weekend in the Country--Kevin Anderson, George Lee Andrews, Mark Jacoby, Beverly Lambert, Maureen Moore, Susan Terry, Quintet
    11. Send in the Clowns--Glenn Close
    12. Old Friends--Liza Minnelli
    13. Sunday--Bernadette Peters, Broadway Chorus

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2006-08-06

    This is a wonderful double CD of fabulous musical numbers performed by theatre greats and directed by a legandary musical director.

    5 out of 5 stars Simply the Best.......2005-06-29

    First, to the person who criticizes the recording b/c of "Broadway Baby." Daisy Egan (who sings in in this recording) sounds like she's 10 becuase she IS young. She had just appeared on Braodway in Secret Garden and won a Tony for it. It's a joke...Broadway BABY...hello, it's a joke.

    In a compilation of songs like this you're always going to have tracks that you prefer over others, but the majority of the renditions in this CD are great. This is simply one of the best collections of Sondheim out there. You get interpretations that span from "classical" (Green Finch), to bordering on insane (Anything Twice). This is to demonstrate how versatile this composer really is.

    In my opinion, some of the best renditions are "Not a Day Goes By," "Anyone Can Whistle", "Girls Upstairs Medley," "Losing My Mind/Drive a Person Crazy," and "Weekend inthe Country." Makes me wish I had been there to witness it first hand.

    If you love Sondheim and enjoy hearing Broadway performers, get this CD. A great recording.

    4 out of 5 stars Inconsistent, but mostly excellent.......2004-03-21

    I am sure no knowledgeable person would deny how absolutely perfect all these songs are. However, the performances on this album are extremely inconsistent. It will go from an excellent rendition (Waiting for the Girls medley, Sunday, With So Little To Be Sure Of, Sooner or Later, Green Finch, Send in the Clowns, Pretty Lady) to the weird (I never Do Anything Twice), to the bad (Broadway Baby, Our Time). I still have absolutely no idea how they managed to butcher one of the best songs ever written--Good Thing Going--and turn it into smooth jazz elevator music. Why would they give Broadway Baby to someone who sounds like she's 10? That said, Liza Minelli, Glenn Close, Karen Ziemba, Dorothy Laudon and the "Waiting for the Girls" performers are all very good. And ending with Bernadette Peters and "Sunday" ends the set on a absolutley fabulous note.

    5 out of 5 stars "Celebration" is not strong enough a word.......2003-04-30

    This review is by Crosley.

    I have been a major Sondheim fan for quite some time, and I finally obtained a copy of this album. I was blown away by the excellent cast and phenomenal selection of music. It is obvious how much work went into this production, considering that this is the live recording of a one time show, and it's flawless. The songs cover all of his shows with the exception of "Passion," which was released 3 years after this show. Also, the shows for which he wrote only lyrics are ommited, like West Side Story, Gypsy, etc. Thus, you can find material from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone can Whistle, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Merrily we Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Assassins.

    There are two striking things about this CD (besides the music and performers themselves). First of all, some of the songs are completely stylistically reworked. The most obvious are "Good Thing Going" and "I Never do Anything Twice." Both are traditionally very ballady with a piano accompaniment, but here they have been redone as jazzy tunes. The result is excellent. Such reworkings demonstrate that Sondheim writes music for virtually any style, and in these cases, across several styles. It's a great example of his variety. The other interesting thing is how many songs have overlapping melodies of songs from different shows. Case in point, "Our Time" and "No one is Alone" are sung seperately by the Harlem Boys Choir and Betty Buckley (the original Grizabella in Webber's atrocious "CATS," although Buckley was excellent) respectively, and then combined. Putting these two songs together offer different meanings to each, and the music is only enhanced. Another example, the trio of "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs," "Love, I Hear," and "Live Alone and Like It" are sung in that order, and then the latter two are combined. Again, the meanings of the songs change, this time in an almost narrative style, and offering different takes on love in the same montage. Lastly (at least for this review, there are more), Dorothy Laudon's (the original Ms. Hannigan in Annie) combination of "Losing my Mind" and "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" is brilliant. Those who are familiar with these songs will wonder how exactly they fit, but trust me, they do. She swtiches back and forth between melodies to create a number that starts poignant and beautiful, and soon moves to become uproariously funny. Both the song reworkings and overlapping melodies of unrelated songs are all for the better.

    I recommend this recording to anyone wanting to get better acquainted with some of Sondheim's best work, or those already familiar who want to hear a tour de force of phenomenal music. It has been said that Sondheim is a masterful lyricist (which he is), but lacks real talent for music. This CD is the final proof that such critics are wrong. His music may take a few listenings to get into, contrary to Webber or Wildhorn, but unlike those two, he doesn't cater to the audience. He challenges them to think outside of traditional musical theater in a glorious repertoise of shows that reach for a smarter, more sophisticated form.

    5 out of 5 stars A maginificent evening, a magnificent album.......2001-12-16

    There's something to be said for the first concert you ever see at Carnegie Hall. I was fortunate enough to have this be my first. This entire evening was devoted to his genius and the performers did not disappoint.

    This wonderful double CD shows off the best and brightest of the musical theatre composer and it is, as one person put it, "an embarassment of riches." With songs from his finest works done in amazing arrangements (listen to that harmony in "We Had a Good Thing Going"!) combined with fabulous performers this is a Sondheim lovers delight.

    My favorite song is, without a doubt, Dorothy Louden and her wonderful medley of "Losing My Mind" into "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" followed very closely by the recently departed Madeline Kahn singing "Getting Married Today."
    Kiri
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Kiri
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    ASIN: B00005O83O
    Release Date: 2001-11-20

    Tracks:

    1. Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim - Kiri Te Kanawa/Crispian Steele-Perkins
    2. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Dove Sono
    3. Vesperae Solennes De Confessore, K.339: Laudate Dominum - Kiri Te Kanawa/Chor Of St Paul's Cathedral
    4. Ave Maria
    5. La Traviata: Attendo, Attendo... Addio Del Passato
    6. Tosca: Vissi D'arte
    7. Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro
    8. Adriana Lecouvreur: Ecco: Respiro Appena. Lo Son L'umile Ancella
    9. La Rondine: Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta
    10. Louise: Depuis Le Jour
    11. Requiem: Pie Jesu
    12. Chants D'Auvergne: Bailero
    13. West Side Story: Tonight - Kiri Te Kanawa/Jose Carreras
    14. Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Kiri Te Kanawa/New York Choral Artists
    15. Oh, Kay!: Someone To Watch Over Me
    16. Roberta: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
    17. Follow The Fleet: Let's Face The Music And Dance
    18. High Society: True Love - Kiri Te Kanawa/Jim Hughes
    19. Liverpool Oratorio: The World You're Coming Into
    20. World In Union

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great representation of music from a great singer.......2007-01-07

    A terrific album by a great singer. This album represents the considerable territory that Kiri Te Kanawa covers in here repertoire. She moves easily from Handel to Puccini to Jerome Kern. The insertion of classic show tunes as a part of this CD is a nice little plus. Some opera stars absolutely kill popular music by overwhelming it with operatic technique (listen to Richard Tucker singing "What now my love"; this is a pleasant little tune, but it can't stand up to Tucker's voice of steel, using all the power at his command). Te Kanawa sings these songs, for the most part, nicely and does not overpower them with operatic conventions.

    She does a wonderful job on Handel's "Let the bright seraphim," displaying good coloratura technique, as a matter of fact. This cut nicely illustrates the clean sound of her voice. Her version of "Dove sono" (from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro) is a reflective rendering of this aria. The smoothness of her vocal line is wonderful to hear. Her version of "Vissi d'arte" (from Puccini's Tosca) also illustrates the art of Dame Kiri.

    The popular tunes that follow are very interesting. She and Jose Carreras, at the outset, begin to overwhelm "Tonight" (from "West Side Story," with--by the way--Leonard Bernstein himself conducting this cut), making it appear that this might be one of those dismal pieces where opera singers wreck songs. However, shortly thereafter, the song becomes more Broadway than Metropolitan Opera, and that is to the good. Better still are Te Kanawa's versions of classic songs such as "Summertime" (from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess), where singing in a higher register works nicely and where she treats the song on its own terms; just so, Jerome Kern's "Smoke gets in your eyes" is sung so well. It is a poignant version of this song.

    All in all, for those who are curious about Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, this is one interesting entrée. Well worth acquiring and listening to.

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful voice, great collection.......2005-11-21

    I think Kiri has a beuatiful voice, she is never overtly dramatic, but the people who call her the "church soprano" should hear this album. She can sing sacred music better than many other opera stars, but she is so great as Countess in Mozart's Figaro. This is a great collection of many different pieces, from operas, sacred works, musicals, all sung with lots of feeling. Let The Bright Seraphim is the aria she sang at the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, it is such a splendid performance. My favourite piece on this album is probably Mozart's Laudate Dominum, but there are no disappointing songs here. Her voice is so warm, and she really gets involved with the text. If you are a big fan of Kiri, you should get this collection, it is such a nice selection of her greatest hits, and it is a very good introduction for new fans.

    5 out of 5 stars Magnificent.......2005-02-20

    I admit straightout to know nothing of opera - the cd is my first of its kind. Knowledge, however, is not required to enjoy this cd, only the ability to listen and feel.

    Hearing her voice used as an instrument so beautifully I cannot but fall a little in love with her whenever listening to it.

    The selection of tracks is varied; I probably prefer the classical tracks, but all are well performed in my opinion.


    5 out of 5 stars Kiri Te Kanawa Is Peerless.......2004-07-11

    She looks and sounds so beautiful. The first time I ever heard the inimitable voice of Kiri Te Kanawa was on a recording of Salaambo's aria from CITIZEN KANE for the RCA film classics series on vinyl. It was one of the most haunting and beautiful pieces of music ever composed by Bernard Herrmann. It was Kiri Te Kanawa performance of this piece that was so incredible. I had seen the film several times, but to hear a high fidelity recording of Kiri Te Kanawa on this particular piece really demonstrated not only the raw talent but also a depth of intuitive emotion that she brought to Herrmann's composition. Anyone that could interpret the inner struggle behind Herrmann's music so precisely demonstrated an uncommon ability to become one with the music. Her performance of "Ave Maria" on this CD is referent and exquisite. I love Leonard Bernstein's piece from WEST SIDE STORY that Kiri performs so vibrantly with Jose Carreras. I still can't pronounce her entire name correctly but Kiri Te Kanawa is the epitome of a well-honed talent. The selections on this CD are appreciably diverse demonstrating her phenomenal range and abilities. Kiri Te Kanawa has been and still is a gift to us all. This CD is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars I stood up also!!.......2003-07-31

    Yes, Kiri at 59 is something special indeed. The great moment for me in Edinburgh was Reynaldo Hahn's à Chloris - I always thought Susan Graham owned this song, but Kiri's version from that moment on was the one I will always remember.

    Do catch her & the wonderful Julian Reynolds with a similar program at the Royal Festival Hall on november 24th. If you have any money left buy this album from amazon.com. Great cover!
    The Maury Yeston Songbook
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • a wonderful surprise
    • What!? How is this possible?
    • Beauty and grace, charm and wit - Maury's got it all
    • A perfect marriage of music and lyrics
    • The Maury Yeston Songbook
    The Maury Yeston Songbook
    Maury Yeston , Christine Andreas , Brent Barrett , Betty Buckley , Liz Callaway , Alice Ripley , Sutton Foster , Brian d'Arcy James , and Philip Chaffin
    Manufacturer: P.S. Classics
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    ASIN: B00008H2LJ
    Release Date: 2003-04-08

    Tracks:

    1. Please Let's Not Even Say Hello - Alice Ripley
    2. Only with You - Brent Barrett
    3. I Want to Go to Hollywood - Sutton Foster
    4. Danglin' - Johnny Rodgers
    5. I Had a Dream About You - Betty Buckley
    6. My True Love - Philip Chaffin
    7. A Call from the Vatican - Alice Ripley
    8. Now and Then - Laura Benanti
    9. You're There Too - Christopher Fitzgerald
    10. Is Someone Out There? - Eden Espinosa
    11. New Words - Brent Barrett
    12. My Grandmother's Love Letters - Christine Ebersole
    13. By the River - Christine Andreas
    14. I Am Longing - Philip Chaffin
    15. Home - Laura Benanti & Robert Cuccioli
    16. Another Day in the Modern World - Michael Holland
    17. Simple - Liz Callaway
    18. Unusual Way - Brian d'Arcy James
    19. Be On Your Own - Betty Buckley
    20. No Moon - Howard McGillin

    Amazon.com

    Despite racking up Tony nominations and/or box-office success with Nine, Grand Hotel, and Titanic, Maury Yeston remains a relatively unknown Broadway auteur. And yet, what a fabulous songwriter he is. Listen to "Home," for instance: This excerpt from Phantom (the other adaptation of Phantom of the Opera) has great melodic hooks, along with natural sweep and unrestrained emotion. Like every song on this CD, it also has such dramatic drive that it easily stands on its own outside of its regular narrative frame. This collection of new recordings provides an excellent overview of Yeston's talent, juxtaposing numbers from his three best-known scores (though there's only one from Titanic) with rarities and a generous selection from his 1991 song cycle December Songs. Christine Ebersole, Liz Callaway, and Betty Buckley turn in expectedly strong performances, but watch also for Laura Benanti (the star of the 2003 revival of Nine), Christine Andreas, and Foster Sutton, who completely make the material theirs. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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    The Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist -- who's given us the smash hit musicals Titanic, Phantom and Grand Hotel, and whose first stage show, Nine, is currently being revived in New York with Antonio Banderas -- is celebrated in song by the best stars o

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars a wonderful surprise.......2007-07-22

    Like others, I bought this CD primarily for Sutton Foster's rendition of "I Want to Go to Hollywood." And while that's wonderful, the real surprises here are the songs from Yeston's song cycle "December Songs." Christine Ebersole and Christine Andreas give absolutely lovely, technically proficient, completely heartfelt renditions of "My Grandmother's Love Letters" and "By the River", respectively. I'd heard Andrea Marcovicci's recording of "December Songs" and was seriously underwhelmed. These two tracks just prove that Yeston might have over-estimated Marcovicci's range and technical ability. "By the River" is a revelation in the right hands, and Ms. Andreas's rendition is just four minutes of wonderful. I also want to mention Howard McGillin's "No Moon". This little song from "Titanic" is just so moving. Pulled out of context, it becomes a little jewel of metaphor.

    The CD as a whole is beautifully recorded, with an intimacy and clarity that makes you feel like you're in the first row of a very small theatre. If you come across this and you're on the fence, take a chance. I bet that you'll be as pleasantly surprised and deeply moved as I've been.

    3 out of 5 stars What!? How is this possible?.......2007-01-20

    How could one put together a Maury Yeston Songbook cd without a track from Andrea Marcovicci? He wrote a song cycle for her. Granted there are some great singers here but a grave oversight to not include Ms Marcovicci.

    5 out of 5 stars Beauty and grace, charm and wit - Maury's got it all.......2006-11-14

    Maury Yeston may be musical theatre's unsung genius to the public at large, but I've heard his praises sung many times. A friend convinced me to buy the original Broadway cast of "Nine", and while there were some fantastic songs and an undeniable melodic gift throughout, it left me lukewarm. The same with "Grand Hotel". And I couldn't stand "Titanic" - too big, too self-important, too reliant on booming low brass and bombastic orchestral swells.

    "Phantom" was the only one of his scores that touched something other than distanced admiration in me. It was everything Sir Lloyd Webber's popera travesty could never quite aspire to - epic yet human, beautiful and touching, with songs that showed actual details and emotions. So it was with that in mind that I purchased this, figuring that maybe Maury could prove me wrong, shorn from the restrictions of a book musical format.

    And by God, did he prove me right and then some.

    Maybe it's the singers. Maybe it's the perfect orchestrations. Maybe it's just the absence of a plot to follow. More than likely, it's all three, but this is one of the most gorgeous, enjoyable, heartbreaking albums I've ever purchased. Yeston has assembled an impressive cast to give voice to his music - such heavy Broadway hitters as Alice Ripley, Brent Barrett, Betty Buckley, Christine Ebersole and Howard McGillin mix with up-and-comers like Eden Espinosa, Sutton Foster, and Brian d'Arcy James. But the most impressive turns are given by people I'd never heard of before - Johnny Rodgers (who?) has a voice spun from gold, and he's absolutely perfect in "Danglin'", a simple and powerful song despite some odd lyric choices by Yeston. Likewise Philip Chaffin in "My True Love" and "I Am Longing", and Michael Holland displays a warm and untrained performance of "Another Day in the Modern World". These three men, who I'd never heard of before, absolutely stole the show. It doesn't hurt that they're given some of the best songs from the album.

    Of course, the rest of the ensemble uniformly turns in worthwhile performances. The professionalism of Broadway is gloriously evident here, each singer making their song uniquely theirs. Brent Barrett made me hear "Only With You" as if for the first time. Betty Buckley is surprisingly vulnerable in "I Had A Dream About You". Alice Ripley is her usual bundle of raw emotion in "Please Let's Not Even Say Hello", and turns in a rare comic performance in "Call From The Vatican" to great effect (listen to that surprise high note near the end! Wow, Alice!). Christine Ebersole is heartbroken, elated, vulnerable, and tough all in the course of "Grandmother's Love Letters"' 4 minutes.

    There are some weak spots - Eden Espinosa is mostly one-note during her song, and while it's certainly a high note, it's nothing you haven't heard her do better elsewhere. Laura Benanti's "Now and Then" goes by without much notice, which is a shame for this talented actress. And Betty Buckley goes back to her usual high-volume stridence in "Be On Your Own", which despite its chilling music deserves a more nuanced performance than Buckley gives here. But these songs would be standouts on any other album, and it's only the company they keep that prevent them from being excellent.

    Oh, and "Unusual Way", possibly Yeston's best-known song, is so beautifully performed here by Brian d'Arcy James and a three-piece band that I nearly cried hearing it. And that's quite a feat for a song that I swore never to listen to again after the seventeenth girl in a day auditioned with it (badly). But the gender swap works perfectly, and d'Arcy James' golden Irish tenor swings through the music effortlessly.

    As for the band - there are no missteps here. Each song is given exactly what it needs, from the Romantic-with-a-capital-R string section on "Home", to the jazzy saxophone on "Letter From the Vatican", to "Be On Your Own", which is given a Herrmann-esque string section. Some particular touches stand out - that lovely acoustic guitar on "Danglin'", the simple piano line on "Modern World", and the sublime cello/piano outro in "Unusual Way" really stuck with me after the album stopped playing. And the recording is without fault - crisp, encompassing, personable and expansive as the mood requires. The whole album sounds fantastic.

    There is such a wide range of style and substance here that each song would deserve purchasing individually. As a collection? It's bliss. If you're a fan of theater music, appreciate great vocals, or just need something to keep you company on long nights, this is required purchase.

    5 out of 5 stars A perfect marriage of music and lyrics.......2006-09-07

    I think Yeston must be the most underrated talent in music theatre. And not just music theatre ... for as far as I know, "Danglin'" is not from a show - a jewel of a song ... and a disarmingly honest rendition from Johnny Rogers (what a beautiful voice! Why hasn't he made more CD's?) Some other favourites are "New Words" (not enough parent-child love songs out there ... and I can't imagine it could be sung any better than this), "You're there too" (with a charming and unexpected twist), "Simple" (Callaway is superb), "Only With You" (loveable rogue!) ... to name but a few. Inspired music theatre writing. A must for any musical buff, composer or singer seeking repertoire that will help them stand out from the crowd.

    3 out of 5 stars The Maury Yeston Songbook.......2006-08-30

    A good album sung by good singers. I have been an admirer of Maury Yeston for a number of years . I am a great fan of "Nine"
    which I consider his best work.(If possible try to listen to the
    Australian Cast Recording with John Diedrich) I enjoy listening to artists like Alice Ripley, Brent Barrett, Sutton Foster,and my very favourite singer Liz Callaway. All in all a great CD to just sit back ,relax and enjoy Les Breen
    Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life: The Songs of Victor Herbert
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Some old favourites, and some unfamiliar, enjoyable voices and songs
    Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life: The Songs of Victor Herbert

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    Release Date: 2000-08-22

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    1. Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life! - Richard Crooks
    2. Gypsy Love Song - CHARLES KULLMAN
    3. Romany Life - Jeanette MacDonald
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    7. Italian Street Song - Florence George/The Max Terr Choristers
    8. I'm Falling In Love With Someone - CHARLES KULLMAN
    9. 'Neath The Southern Moon - Nelson Eddy
    10. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! - Nelson Eddy
    11. Paul's Address: (My Commander As Envoy Bids Me Come...) No Country Can My Own Outvie - John McCormack
    12. I List The Trill In Golden Throat - Alma Gluck/Charles Schuetz
    13. The Cricket On The Earth - Christie MacDonald/Reginald Werrenrath/Howard Ratty
    14. Sweethearts - Richard Tauber
    15. To Land Of My Own Romance - John McHugh
    16. When You're Away - Richard Tauber
    17. Neapolitan Love Song - Richard Crooks
    18. Ireland, My Sireland (When Shall I Again See Ireland?) - John McCormick/Dominic Melillo
    19. Eileen Alannah Ashthore - John McCormick/Dominic Melillo
    20. Thine Alone - CHARLES KULLMAN
    21. A Kiss In The Dark - Amelita Galli-Curci
    22. Indian Summer - Richard Tauber
    23. Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life! - Jeanette Macdonald/Nelson Eddy

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Some old favourites, and some unfamiliar, enjoyable voices and songs.......2007-03-11

    This compilation has the usual songs that immediately bring the name of composer Victor Herbert to mind - Ah, sweet mystery of life, I'm falling in love with someone and Tramp, tramp, tramp - with such well known voices as those of Macdonald, Eddy and the famous tenors, Richard Crooks, Richard Tauber and Charles Kullmann.

    Perhaps of greater interest to many listeners will be the relatively seldom heard artists, such as John McHugh, Florence Easton and Florence George. All three have very pleasant voices and aural personalities.

    It is a somewhat mixed delight to hear Amelita Galli-Curci, John McCormack, Alma Gluck and Richard Werrenrath in recordings from the acoustic era. My personal favourite from that group is Galli-Cutci's charming version of A kiss in the dark.

    Altogether, a well chosen mixture of the familiar and the out of the way, carefully and well re-recorded.
    Someone to Love You
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Smooth Jazz At It Best
    • Sweet Sounds
    • Drift away with that special soemone!!!!
    • Senuous Smooth Sax
    • Put it on Kim Waters Put it on
    Someone to Love You
    Kim Waters
    Manufacturer: Shanachie
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00006GOEN
    Release Date: 2002-09-24

    Tracks:

    1. You Know That I Love You
    2. Waterfall
    3. Heaven Sent
    4. The Ride
    5. Someone to Love You
    6. Riverside Drive
    7. In the Mood
    8. You Are the One For Me
    9. Strollin'
    10. Bonus Track: In the House (Davey D's Penthouse Remix)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Smooth Jazz At It Best.......2006-12-10

    Kim Waters delivered some of his best work on his Someone to Love You disc. The CD features two amazing cover songs the first being the self-titled song and Donell Jones's You Know That I Love You. There's also a two killer slow jams. In The Mood and Heaven Sent blend this dreamy seduction ability with the slickest in modern-meets-retro-soul grooves and ambience.

    5 out of 5 stars Sweet Sounds.......2005-04-30

    Kim Waters is a musician whose artistry is very fine. He epitomizes the term "smooth jazz". His technique is smooth as silk. Kim takes a que from the "old school" of jazz artists. While not relying heavily on his band, you will enjoy the purity of the instrument.

    "Waterfall" is an uptempo song with Kim on alto sax that is infectious. "Heaven Sent" is a soft, soulful sound that drifts away to the sounds of Kim's soprano sax. "The Ride" is just that! It will carry you on a musical journey. This is one of Kim's most popular songs and returns on a later cd as a bonus track with a different tempo remix. "In The Mood" is a deeply sensuous song. This is the remedy for a relaxing evening. "In The House" is a bonus track from an earlier recording with a remix sound. It is upbeat, funky, and fun. Chuck Loeb's contribution on guitar makes this one just that much special.

    Kim Waters wrote most of the songs on this cd and they are the stand-out numbers. Kim in concert is a rousing experience. His sound will blow you away. He has that infectious feel and loves what he does. This is a must for smooth jazz sax lovers.

    5 out of 5 stars Drift away with that special soemone!!!!.......2004-10-15

    When you want vocals, turn to Luther. When you walk no vocals, turn to this CD. Every track is a solid track for a laid back sexy and sultry groove. I particularly like Strollin although every track is great. When you find a copy for good cost, buy it.

    5 out of 5 stars Senuous Smooth Sax.......2004-01-24

    This is Kim Water's finest creation ever. He knows how to hone his tenor and soprano sax to reach and relax us with "In the Mood" "Strollin'" and "Someone to Love You." He then elevates the mood with "The Ride," "Waterfall" and bonus tune, "In the House---Davey D's Penthouse Remix." Congratulations Kim on such an excellent music collection!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Put it on Kim Waters Put it on.......2003-02-25

    he be blowing up on this album i gotta get this one.
    Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow "
    Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)

    Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00009KHY2
    Release Date: 2003-09-02

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow ".......2006-09-12

    This is the "Merry Widow" with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved this rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as some others. And, you can understand almost every word sung. Plus, the famous song, "Vilja" has some wording that moves me every time I hear it: The soprano sings, "Love me and I'll DIE for you!" with the word "die" somewhat emphasized. I don't know, there's just something "powerful" about someone saying they'd "die" for love! AND, at the end of "Vilja" the chorus and soprano raise to a crescendo hitting a high note together. In many renditions the chorus is heard but not the soprano on the final high note. In THIS version, the soprano, June Bronhill, can be heard rising to the final high note with an incressing crescendo and fortissimo louder than the chorus and holding the final high note---which gives a very thrilling effect as she holds that final note, I assure you!

    The "problem" is that this June Bronhill, Reid, and Hassel version is hard to find on CD. For example, this CD is made in Holland and "there is one left" so it says on Amazon. But, if you can find it, I think it would be very much worth a listen. Then, after hearing it, if you think there's a "better" Merry Widow, please let ME know! Thanks. Email:boland7214@aol.

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