I'll Always Love You

Track Listings

1. Pretty Please

2. I'll Always Love You

3. Easy in Love

4. Nature Boy

5. Crazy for Your Love

6. Everything Reminds Me of You

7. Let's Get Back the Magic

8. Do You Ever Wonder

9. Friends Again

10. Brand New Love

11. Until the End

I'll Always Love You,Joe C. Jones,USA Music Group,Alternative Pop/Rock,Pop,R&B

Tracks:

Main Title
Overture
"I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Billie Holiday
"Alabamy Home" Performed by Duke Ellington
Allie Returns
House Blues/The Porch Dance/The Proposal/The Carnival
Noah's Journey
"Always And Always" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
"A String Of Pearls" Performed by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
On The Lake
"Diga Diga Doo" Performed by Rex Stewart And The Ellingtonians
"One O'Clock Jump" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
"I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Jimmy Durante
Noah's Last Letter
Our Love Can Do Miracles

Amazon.com

Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, director Nick Cassavetes film spins the bittersweet tale of a 60-year romance, as seen from the polar perspectives of its promising youth and the travails of an old age cursed by Alzheimer's. Its soundtrack effectively echoes those polar dramatic concerns, with composer Aaron Zigler's gentle orchestral score largely giving voice to the character's melancholy present, while a rich, well-chosen slate of vintage material by Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller imparts a restless energy to their youth. There's a certain schmaltz to much of Zigman's work here, yet cues like "House Blues/The Porch Dance.." and "Noah's Journey" argue he's achieved something more elusive than mere melodramatic wallpaper with the deceivingly difficult task at hand; it can't be easy to have your work seasoned with the likes of Ellington's sassy "Alabamy Home" and Goodman's still-vibrant "One O'Clock Jump." Sharply contrasting versions of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Holiday and Jimmy Durante bookend the soundtrack, perfectly evoking the story's alternating shades of hope and fading nostalgia and framing Zigman's understated work in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks ("A Walk To Remember", "Message In A Bottle"), "The Notebook" is the story of Noah and Allie, teenage lovers torn apart by WWII and Allie's parents' demands to marry a respectable lawyer. After 14 years apart, they meet again and rekindle their true love. Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. The soundtrack is a propelling force. In addition to classic WWII era pieces, Aaron Zigman's score suites enhance the record with beautifully dramatic themes. Score performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony.

Customer Reviews:

Touching.......2007-07-04

There isn't much I can say about this beautiful movie, except that it was so touching!
It say's go for the "true love", settle for nothing else no matter what may be in store, because love that is "true" and as beautiful as their's was, is a rare thing!
I absolutely loved the ending.
I also loved that a movie CAN be truly wonderful, beautiful and touching WITHOUT grafic "sex scenes!" Also sadly a rare thing in movies today.

Ever seen "Hanover Street?" Equally beautiful. No SEX scenes either!

Angelfish

Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces!.......2007-05-27

I do not have the soundtrack to The Notebook, but I do have the movie itself. Having said that, every song is wonderful. Some music carries with it, a wealth of emotion and a sense of timelessness. I love all of the classical pieces , perhaps the best, in this particular movie. Classical has never been my speed when it comes down to music, but something about this movie's classical masterpieces struck a chord in me...made me smile and maybe even sniffle a bit. If you are a fan of the movie, I'm sure you would love its soundtrack too. Music like this is ideal for a romantic evening or just for pleasure listening. You don't know if you'll like something until you give it a chance! So give this a chance!!

the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD).......2007-05-13

This is a beautiful collection of music from the movie, The Notebook. Most is instrumental, very relaxing, as well as lively at times. Two renditions of "I'll Be Seeing You" are included.

Very Nice.......2007-03-30

I really enjoyed listening to the soundtrack, but I'm also a big fan of background music and this cd was great for both. Listening to the cd took me back to the movie and reminded me how much I enjoyed it, but I also put the cd on during a nice meal with friends and it worked out very well, they all enjoyed the music.

A sweeping, emotional standout!.......2007-01-11

The music from The Notebook brings you right back to the film, capturing your heart and soul. It's music will roll live waves through your soul and bring you from nostalgia to your own feelings of love and desire. The selections, arrangements and orchestrations are to be admired, and Mr. Zigman is to be praised. This soundtrack truly completes the legacy of "The Notebook".

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Irving Berlin at his best
Get's my vote!
Jazzy and Beautiful
I love it!
Simply Dreadful

Kiri Sings Berlin
Irving Berlin , Jonathan Tunick , Abbey Road Ensemble , and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Let's Face The Music And Dance
I Got The Sun In The Morning
How Deep Is The Ocean?
What'll I Do?
Blue Skies
It's A Lovely Day Today
They Say It's Wonderful
Say It Isn't So
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Isn't This A Lovely Day?
Always
The Song Is Ended
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
It Only Happens When I Dance With You
Easter Parade

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After several recordings of American popular music, Te Kanawa has become a very effective crooner, phrasing with heretofore missing panache. The easy, jazzy Riddle-like arrangements are bouncy and appealing. But after 15 selections, the mysterious dissatisfaction of eating Chinese food and feeling hungry an hour later remains. Tunick writes in his program notes that "the waltz ballads ... are poignant and moving, but never stray into sentimentality." But why not? A little mushiness would serve this recording well, and also contribute to a desperately lacking variety of interpretation. Still, the voice is consistently gorgeous; it would just be nice to distinguish the happy songs from the sad. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

Irving Berlin at his best.......2007-06-26

Kiri's glorious voice interprets Irving Berlin masterpieces beautifully with expression and respect for these American favorites.

Get's my vote!.......2004-04-03

OK. Full disclosure: I'm one of those helpless souls who is just madly in love with the sounds that emanate from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's vocal chords. I suppose there are many artists who can interpret Irving Berlin's songs with more, what's the word, authenticity?

And I've heard many of them, and I love their work.

But Kiri Te Kanawa is different. She was given one of the most beautiful instruments in the history of sound recordings. Thank God the recording companies figured out what they had and put her in front of a microphone early and often.

We have had a rare opportunity to experience a great artist from almost the start of her career clear through to what now must be it's final stages.

I, for one, feel privileged.

Thank you, Dame Kiri. The world is a little better place because of you.

Jazzy and Beautiful.......2002-09-01

This album exemplifies Kiri's amazing, vast dose of talent for musical interpretation. Though I tend to enjoy mostly classical music, this album has opened doors to a wonderful world of classical-jazz, which I find quite beautiful! Perhaps for some, it is an aquired taste...yet I was hooked the moment I heard track one...and have since become quite the "modern Kiri" fan!~Brava once again~

I love it!.......2002-05-14

If you like Irving Berlin and Kiri Te Kanawa you'll probably enjoy this album as much as I do!

I can imagine Nick and Nora Charles listening to this at one of Nick's favorite dives! It will transport you to a sophisticated time and place that may have never existed except in literature and debutante coming out parties.

Gatsby would have loved it, and surely would have invited Kiri to all his parties!

Simply Dreadful.......2001-01-17

Just terrible! Although her voice has mellowed and is quite beautiful, Ms Te Kanawa has absolutely no instinct or feel for this distinctly American music. She's just lost in her own peculiar Kiwi wonderland. She is not aided but what have to be some of the worst arrangements of this music ever recorded.

Tracks:

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Wonderful, Wonderful
A Star Is Born: Everything
Springtime In The Rockies: (I Had The) Craziest Dream
Broadway Rhythm: Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet
High, Wide & Handsome: Two Folks Who Live On The Hill/Two Sleepy People
That Night In Rio: Carmen Miranda Medley
Calamity Jane: Secret Love
It's Always Fair Weather: Thanks A Lot But No Thanks
Hello, Frisco, Hello: You'll Never Know
Easter Parade: Shakin' The Blues Away
The Blue Angel: Falling In Love Again
Bright Eyes: On The Good Ship, Lollipop
Ginger & Fred Medley: I Won't Dance/Cheek To Cheek/Never Gonna Dance...
Goodbye, Mr. Chips: You And I

Customer Reviews:

GET OUT OF A BAD MOOD!!!!!!!.......2006-01-17

THIS CD PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE EVERYTIME I HEAR IT! JUDY KAYE IS A MOST UNDERUTILIZED TALENT ON THE BROADWAY SCENE, AND THIS CD PROVES IT. CLICK THIS RECORDING INTO YOUR CART THIS INSTANT!

Pure Energy.......2000-09-17

What an incredible recording! What energy, what a fantastic voice! The songs, many of which are rarely recorded, are presented in a wonderful upbeat and stylish mood. It's almost impossible not to love this CD. Her tributes to the greats of the silver screen are very witty and yet not overly campy. Judy manages to almost one up Carmen Miranda, with her Carmen Tribute. I must say I never really liked the song "Thanks alot, but no thanks" until I heard Judy's version. This CD will leave you exhausted but with lots of happy memories. It will also leave you wishing that Judy Kaye recorded more often!!

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The Cream of the Crop
Country pop at its best from the best
Please DON'T Do ANY More Beatles!
Anne at her very best!
Simply Beautiful and Dreamy!

I'll Always Love You/Somebody's Waiting
Anne Murray
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056KR8
Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

You've Got Me To Hold On To
I'll Always Love You
Stranger At My Door
Good Old Song
Why Don't You Stick Around
Broken Hearted Me
Easy Love
Daydream Believer
Wintery Feeling
Lover's Knot
Lucky Me
You Set My Dreams To Music
What's Forever For
Do You Think Of Me?
The French Waltz
I'm Happy Just To Dance With you
Moon Over Brooklyn
Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)
Beginning To Feel Like Home
Somebody's Waiting

Customer Reviews:

The Cream of the Crop.......2006-07-29

The album "I'll always love you" was something I had been waiting most of my life to get on CD and finally it became available.For me it is definately the best of all her albums, although the others are also excellent, this would be the one I just couldn't do without. "You've Got Me To Hold On To", "I'll Always Love You" & "Lovers Knot are my top 3 from this album.

Country pop at its best from the best.......2006-06-23

Grab you partner and a good glass of wine and put this CD on. Anne Murray has a special way with a song and no one to this day can imitate or hope to achieve what Anne has in her long and storied career. The mega-hits are here : "Broken Hearted Me" a delicate yet heart wrenching number that no one today can touch or even come close to the class this song has. "Daydream Believer" again is pure pop perfection. Anne makes the song her own without taking away from the original. Hidden gems are "Stranger at My Door" (perfect for breakups), "Lucky Me" (perfect after a breakup) and "Wintery Feeling"-the perfect song to cuddle up to. Finally the ancient "Nevertheless" is brought back to life by Anne and she sounds as classy as any vocalist from the era the song came from. There are also upbeat and sassy numbers like "Lover's Knot" and "Good Ol' Song" which are neither Country nor Pop but just about the best music ever made.

Please DON'T Do ANY More Beatles!.......2005-03-13

Never a fan of Anne Murray, one can objectively understand why many people are drawn to her soft, soothing voice. She clearly is very talented, but that talent does not extend to Beatle songs.

Her version of the 1964 classic, "I'm Happy Just to Dance With You" was horrendous. That is an excellent song and Murray's gross mistreatment of this Beatle classic was upsetting.

Anne at her very best!.......2003-08-09

These were the first two Anne Murray albums I ever bought, and they sound as fresh today as they did when they were new. I was so happy to see them both offered as one unit.

"Somebody's Waiting" is definitely my favorite of the two albums, but they are both excellent. Unfortunately commercial success eluded the album, but I feel it was due more to the fact that it followed too closely behind "I'll Always Love You" and it's megahit singles "Broken Hearted Me" and "Daydream Believer" than to any lack of quality of the material included in "Somebody's Waiting". In fact, I think its highest charting single, "Lucky Me", is a much better song than either of the hits from "I'll Always Love You". Moreover, none of the songs on "Somebody's Waiting" have that "filler" feel of songs that are there just to meet the quota of tracks for an album of its day; every song is unique and very good. "Moon Over Brooklyn" is marvelous and "Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)" is an excellent version of an old standard and undoubtedly inspired Anne to record her later album of standards, "Croonin'".

Overall, these are two albums that I sorely missed and am so happy to finally have on CD.

Simply Beautiful and Dreamy!.......2002-11-23

I bought the vinyl, "Somebody's Waiting" when I was 16 and the songs remained playing in my head over and over again for more than 20 years without listening to the album (my record player broke down since I was 18 and the vinyl format, as we all know, became obselete more than a decade ago)!

That is how powerful this album is for me. The melodies are beautiful and lyrics meaningful! This is one of Anne's best album ever (the other ultimate albums of hers that I can't live without are "Lets Keep it That Way" and "New Kind of Feeling"). I spent years looking high and low for it and praying that someday it will be released on CD and one can imagine the joy when I saw it offered on Amazon!

Tracks:

Wedding Chorus from "Lohengrin"
Matrimonial Benediction in F Major, Op. 9 - Joseph Berger
Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
Wedding March, Mazurka, Op. 20a - London Festival Orchestra
Champagne Polka from "The Bat, " Op. 211 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Flower Waltz: Op. 71a/8 - London Festival Orchestra
String Quartet, Op. 13, Minuet in a Major - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
Radetzky March, Op. 228 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
Minuet in D Major - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
Ave Maria - Ernst Riedlinger

Tracks:

Moment Like This
You and I
Unbreakable
Forever and for Always
All About Loving You
Come Away With Me
Thank God I Found You
Could I Have This Kiss Forever
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
There You'll Be
When I Said I Do
If I Didn't Have You [Duet Version]

Body Talk: The Language of Love 1965-1995 - Just for You

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Body Talk: The Language of Love 1965-1995 - Just for You
Various artists , Whitney Houston (S)/The One That You Love - Air Supply (S)/If Ever You're In My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson (S)/Without You - Harry Nilsson , Slow Hand - Pointer Sisters (S)/Even Now - Barry Manilow (S)/Suddenly - Billy Ocean (S)/Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson , 4:52 edit)/Midnight Blue - Melissa Manchester (S)/Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor (S)//I'll Always Love You - Taylor Dayne (S)/A Woman Needs Love Sailing - Christopher Cross (S)/All By Myself - Eric Carmen (S , Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio (S)/Living Inside Myself - Gino Vannelli (S)/La La Means I Love You - Delfonics , Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - Gladys Knight & Pips (S)/Songbird - Kenny G (S)/I Knew You Were Waiting , Aretha Franklin & George Michael (S)/Seasons Change - Exposé (S)/Sara Smile - Daryl Hall & John Oates , and This Way Again - Dionne Warwick (S)/Dream Weaver - Gary Wright (S)/Biggest Part Of Me - Ambrosia
Manufacturer: Arista Special Products
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NHUFF0

Product Description

R834-02 (Arista Special Products 14511) - Body Talk: The Language of Love 1965-1995 - Just for You - Various Artists [1996] (2-CD set) Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston (S)/The One That You Love - Air Supply (S)/If Ever You're In My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson (S)/Without You - Harry Nilsson (S)/Slow Hand - Pointer Sisters (S)/Even Now - Barry Manilow (S)/Suddenly - Billy Ocean (S)/Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson (S)/Sailing - Christopher Cross (S)/All By Myself - Eric Carmen (S, 4:52 edit)/Midnight Blue - Melissa Manchester (S)/Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor (S)//I'll Always Love You - Taylor Dayne (S)/A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) - Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio (S)/Living Inside Myself - Gino Vannelli (S)/La La Means I Love You - Delfonics (S, original stereo mix)/Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - Gladys Knight & Pips (S)/Songbird - Kenny G (S)/I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin & George Michael (S)/Seasons Change - Exposé (S)/Sara Smile - Daryl Hall & John Oates (S)/I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick (S)/Dream Weaver - Gary Wright (S)/Biggest Part Of Me - Ambrosia (S

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Entire production by Mary (boring) Martin!

Anything Goes/The Bandwagon

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Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

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You're The Top
All Through The Night
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Anything Goes
I Get A Kick Out Of You
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Overture - Orchestra
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Customer Reviews:

Entire production by Mary (boring) Martin!.......2004-01-25

This CD reissues two ancient 10" Lps from the early 1950s of selections from ANYTHING GOES and THE BANDWAGON.

ANYTHING GOES - with so many other better recordings this collection is little needed. Mary Martin was a poor choice for the album since the show was written for Ethel Merman, and just a Ethel would not have been appropriate in SOUND OF MUSIC or PETER PAN, Mary should not have been cast in this recorded version of ANYTHING GOES. Also with no one else in the cast the duets lack theatrical context. The orchestrations are not the originals from 1934, and now sound very dated.

THE BANDWAGON - This collection seems better suited to Mary Martin, although again the original theatrical context is lost since it's just her and the chorus performing. Those familiar with the 1953 movie THE BANDWAGON may be surprised that only 3 songs from the revue were used in the film, so this disc offers a chance to hear the opening chorus:"It Better Be Good"; the delightful "Hoops"; and "Where Can He Be?" This last number is perfectly suited to Ms. Martin's voice and talents. She also makes the most of "Dancing in the Dark" and the slightly risque "Confession." But, a little Mary goes a long way!!!

I'll Always Love You
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I'll Always Love You
Tyrone Davis , and Tyrone Davis
Manufacturer: Ichiban
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000060OW3
Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

I'll Always Love You
Prove My Love
Talk To You
Let Me Love You
Do U Still Love Me
Can I Change Your Mind
A Woman Needs To Be Loved
Mom's Apple Pie

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Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa
Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes

Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
Leos Janacek , Iva Bittová , ¿kampa Quartet , Vladimír Godár , and Skampa Quartet
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ASIN: B00061X9YC
Release Date: 2005-03-01

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Tuzba (Desire)
Stst'/Steadiness
Lavecka (Bench)
Stesk (Woe) - Skampa Quartet
Obrk Mileho (Lover's Likeness)
Svatba Kom (Gnats Wedding)
Kouzlo (Charm)
Slib (Promise)
Orisek Lovy (Hazel Nut) - Skampa Quartet
La (Love)
Jablunka (Apple Tree)
Jabucko (Sweet Apple)
Co Je to Za Nebe (What Sky)
Safva C (Alderman's Daughter)
Cervenab(Little Red Apples)
Dobr(Good Hunt)
He Warden)
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Kv MilodejnLove Herbs)
Pcko (Posy)
LoucenMilou
Jindy a NynThen and Now)
T (Uneasy)
VzknMessage)
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Milenec Vrah (Lover Killer)
Pomluva (Calumny)
LoucenParting)
Sirota (Lonely Soul)
Osamel Alone)
Komu Kytka (For Whom the Posy)
Z Od Mil (Love Shining)
Polajka (Thyme)
Kol(KolTown)
Psano (Love Letter)
Karafi(Carnation)
Rozmarsemary)
Pamy (Mementos)
Zpevulenka (Tender Little Tune)
Nejistota (Uncertainty)
Kukacka (Cuckoo)
Zahrcka (Fence)
Muzikanti (Musicians)
Vernost' (Faithfulness)
Bolavlava (Headache)
Osud (Fate)
Daleko ProvdanWedded Far Away)
Budk (Wakening)
Dobrada (Sound Advice)
Slzy echou (Tears of Comfort)
Koukol (Corncockle)
Kalina (Guelder Rose)
Pohreb Zbojnv

Customer Reviews:

Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa.......2006-05-09

This is a unique recording of Janacek's transcriptions of Moravian folk songs. Originally for piano and voice, they have been transcribed by Slovak composer Vladimir Godar for string quartet and (occasionally) three-voice male chorus. Here they are performed by renowned Czech singer and violinist Iva Bittova, accompanied by the Skampa Quartet and chorus. The effect is not so much of classical liede, but of authentic eastern European "popular" songs - the sonority of the string quartet adds to this in no small part. Janacek would be proud.

Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes.......2005-07-28

I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I bought this CD. I love Janacek, I love folk songs... how could I go wrong? Iva Bittova! I was concerned that she would have a 50yr old woobly voice, but instead what exists is a thin VERY nasal tone... perhaps she should be singing traditional Bulgarian music! The voice is expressive, just ugly.
The recording quality is not very good, either. On many of the tracks, Iva seems to be muffled and in the background of the recording.
Really - dont waste your time and money, unless you really would just like to have a recording of over 50 Janacek songs.